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Facing desperation at home against the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant had to dig deep into their bag of tricks to will the Phoenix Suns to victory Sunday night. That included a Hail Mary-like play at the end of the first quarter. Trailing 34-30, Booker […]

Although it was not met with quite as much hoopla or fan fare as his father LeBron James‘ big “decision” more than a decade ago, Bronny James’ committing to USC basketball turned an already busy sports day into absolute bedlam. Twitter reacted accordingly. “Congrats Bronny. Lebron is throwing up a 60 burger tonight isn’t he,” […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has a made a big name for himself because of his tendency to speak his mind regardless of who he offends. He held nothing back when LeBron James was shown to be taking warmup jump shots more than five hours before the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 3 clash with the Golden […]

Tensions were high between the New York Knicks and Miami Heat in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, as Julius Randle was shoved by Cody Zeller. Both teams got a little chippy, per ClutchPoints (originally Erik Savage). The postseason comes with extra physicality, but sometimes that means boiling tension among players. Randle and Zeller […]

The 2023 Kentucky Derby has yet to start, but the event has already been tarnished by the death of another horse early Saturday, according to Beth Harris of AP News. Chloe’s Dream competed in the second race of the day as part of the undercard at the big spectacle before injuring his right knee on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals (10-23, worst record in National League) are in panic mode right now. The starting pitching staff is getting hit hard, bright prospects are being sent down to the minors and now expensive catcher Willson Contreras is being moved out of position. This team needs a familiar face to hold this house […]

When a team is struggling with no sign of hope in sight, the organization has to get creative. The St. Louis Cardinals (10-23) continued their free fall in the National League, dropping their seventh game in a row to the Detroit Tigers Friday. Now, big changes are coming, starting behind the plate with catcher Willson […]

The Phoenix Suns earned a must-win against the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals Friday night. Devin Booker and Kevin Durant had the type of monster games one would expect them to have if a victory without Chris Paul was going to be pulled out in the Footprint Center. Actually, they […]

Desperation has a way of making people a lot less picky. When expectations dramatically fail to meet reality, a team cannot just stick to the plan that helped get them to this undesirable position. No, risks have to be taken. The St. Louis Cardinals were a popular pick to repeat as National League Central winners, […]

Everyone is guilty of being too hard on themselves sometimes. In sports, self-critique can be crucial. There is always someone elevating to the next level, forcing others to keep pace with them. Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla gave himself some tough love after his press conference Friday ahead of a Game 3 matchup with […]

There is immense pressure for the Philadelphia 76ers to finally reach the Finals during these 2023 NBA Playoffs. So much of that appears to be placed on the shoulders of James Harden. However, it is necessary to step away from that legacy talk sometimes and focus on the things that truly transcend the Sixers’ quest […]

Following a turbulent week for the Milwaukee Bucks, there is now speculation emerging about the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The new ownership group could have differing views from the backbone of the franchise. If the Greek Freak decides not to sign a contract extension (player option after 2024), then the NBA world will descend into […]

Jimmy Butler is a gladiator. Give a gladiator extended time to recover, and he should be ready to do battle again for the next bout in The Colosseum. The Miami Heat are hoping their Maximus will be able to take on the New York Knicks for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals Saturday night. […]

Lionel Messi officially issued a response after being suspended two weeks by Paris Saint-Germain for taking an unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia instead of reporting to training earlier in the week. He offered an apology along with an explanation for his absence. “I want to apologize, of course, to my teammates, to the club. I […]

Masataka Yoshida may be a 29-year-old rookie for the Boston Red Sox with a well-established track record in Japan, but he long imagined making a name for himself in the MLB. And the star he aspired to emulate was Bryce Harper. Yoshida wore the two-time MVP’s No. 34 (Washington Nationals days), has “bh”  in the […]

Draymond Green has his share of detractors. His sometimes brash style can open the door for criticism, but his authenticity and passion have a way of balancing out the backlash he gets with plenty of fan appreciation. His moment with his children following the Golden State Warriors Game 2 victory versus the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Golden State Warriors have been busy being the best NBA team of this era, with four championships in eight years. Naturally, that means less time for other things like reading the Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Day. Draymond Green was caught off guard by some big vocabulary used by Isiah Thomas in a postgame interview […]

Despite an unquestioned spot in Springfield, Klay Thompson still inevitably gets overshadowed by his Golden State Warriors Splash Brother Steph Curry. However, he just achieved some exceptional postseason 3-point history that stands above even the greatest shooter in NBA history. Thompson was lights out from the floor, scoring 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting and 8-of-11 […]

The NBA is becoming an increasingly impatient kingdom where the ruling owners harshly overlook the recent accomplishments of their “fall guy” head coaches. That is not jarring for anyone who followed the George Steinbrenner New York Yankees or are familiar with soccer’s wild coaching carousel. But the firing of Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer […]

The drought is over. After what felt like an eternal wait, Napoli has officially been crowned Serie A champions for the first time in 33 years. And in doing so, they have awakened the city from its slumber. The party may never end, as a glorious and thunderous fireworks display sounds the streets of Naples. […]

The whole country of Serbia is mourning after eight children and a security guard were killed in a tragic school shooting in Belgrade on Wednesday. A dismayed Nikola Jokic shared some heartfelt words for the victims’ families at a Denver Nuggets practice. “I’m really sorry for everything families are going through,” he said, via ClutchPoints […]

When two name-brand franchises clash in the NBA Playoffs, you better believe their rabid fan bases will, too. Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors featured an interesting contrast of styles, plenty of thrills and even some controversy. Twitter zeroed in on that last part. The […]

Baseball is in a very strange spot right now. The new MLB rule changes that were implemented to speed up the pace of play and increase the amount of action have objectively been a success based on fan reaction. There are some players, however, who vehemently oppose them. This disconnect between athlete and fans is […]

New York Knicks fans are truly one of a kind. History and context never get in the way of their good time. If they are coming off a decade of futility or a devastating loss, memories reset. Championship aspirations are envisioned and the Big Apple swagger returns to full effect after a momentous victory. All […]

Rapper, pop culture icon and Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg is amped up for the the team’s Western Conference semifinals showdown with the Golden State Warriors. He doled out praise for both sides when speaking with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s First Take, but had a devious message for Jordan Poole. “We gonna probably […]

Joel Embiid is the face of the Philadelphia 76ers, one of the best big men in the last two decades and a self-proclaimed Twitter troll. And now he is an NBA MVP. And he might also be Nostradamus reincarnated. The Sixers juggernaut envisioned his MVP coronation when he was a wide-eyed rookie recovering from a […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul will be re-evaluated next week for his groin injury and could miss the next three games of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup with the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Although Paul is no longer an offensive powerhouse, this news is devastating for the […]

Notre Dame football is determined to solidify their position among the elites in the sport. There was likely some concern after Brian Kelly abruptly left for LSU in November of 2021. Although they were unable to win a National Championship, they enjoyed consistent prosperity and high-level bowl games. The Marcus Freeman era, though, is pulling […]

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez has seen his prominence significantly rise after a breakout 35-home run 2022 and strong start to this season (eight homers, 20 RBIs), but he is still far from the MLB apex. That doesn’t stop him from boldly addressing the game’s biggest stars like Mike Trout and Bryce Harper, though. […]

After 20 years of being subjected to a lackluster basketball product, Sacramento Kings fans desperately wanted to shout out their celebratory chant one more time. At least one more time. Then there would be no more room for mockery. The long-perceived jesters would be on their way to a true royal coronation. The Golden State […]

An embattled Memphis Grizzlies season came to an unceremonious end Friday night versus the Los Angeles Lakers. The 125-85 shellacking in Game 6 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs leaves the franchise in need of serious soul-searching and much better luck with injuries. It is difficult to not let frustration creep in when […]

Hypothetical scenarios will do the Miami Heat no good vs. the New York Knicks. Everyone knows what their prospects are if postseason hero Jimmy Butler is sidelined for the remainder or even a portion of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Kyle Lowry is not going to just wait by Butler’s bedside until he gets an answer […]

With the 2023 NFL Draft now behind us, the day of reckoning for the 2020 NFL Draft class has arrived. Ahead of the May 2 deadline for teams to pick up the fifth-year option for those former first-round picks, the New Orleans Saints made a move that might surprise some of their fans and possibly […]

Although still several months away, the 2023-24 season can at least be envisioned now that the NFL Draft is officially in the books. Hopefully, any lingering roster questions will be answered by these new faces. The Carolina Panthers charged proudly into a new era by selecting No. 1 overall pick QB Bryce Young, but there […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry, much like New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, has always been a reserved leader who leads more by example rather than rah-rah locker room enthusiasm. He exhibits greatness on the court and has the championship rings to back it up. But sometimes a little extra flare is necessary. It […]

There is no better time to indulge in some good old fashioned pettiness than Day 3 of the NFL Draft. While starters can be found in late rounds and dreams realized, the proceedings will inevitably drag. Cincinnati Bengals Fan of the Year Phil Amrein gave everyone a much-needed jolt and laugh when announcing his favorite […]

Just when it seemed like all the pieces were falling into place for that elusive Philadelphia 76ers’ NBA Championship run, the prognosis for MVP-favorite Joel Embiid has taken a potentially devastating turn. The Sixers superstar injured his knee (sprained right LCL) in the first round of the NBA Playoffs versus the Brooklyn Nets. He was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are determined to not just be another flash-in-the pan, Super Bowl runner-up. They are doing everything in their power to settle their unfinished business from last season and set the franchise up for long-term success. That mission entails a lot of deft maneuvering and NFL Draft-day hysteria. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman […]

The Las Vegas Raiders, true to their location, decided to gamble a bit at the 2023 NFL Draft and waited until the end of the fourth round to add some depth at quarterback behind top offseason acquisition Jimmy Garoppolo. They traded a fifth (No. 144) and sixth round pick (214) to the New England Patriots […]