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Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is typically perceived as being stoic, but rest assured, there is a savage side simmering within him. He made sure to unleash it on Tuesday, at the expense of 2008 champion and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins. Before the C’s defeated the Indiana Pacers, 129-124, to improve to an […]

Whenever there is a hint of doubt surrounding the Houston Astros, the franchise tends to respond in a big way. With multiple relievers entering MLB free agency and respected catcher Martin Maldonado joining the Chicago White Sox, the club faces some uncertainty. Any concern, however, was greatly alleviated with the huge signing of Josh Hader. […]

The Chicago Cubs took their time, but they are now making moves in MLB free agency. Japanese ace Shota Imanaga and veteran reliever Hector Neris could be impactful additions to a pitching staff that fell off a bit near the end of the 2023 season. The front office will have to address its lineup at […]

Luka Doncic put together one of the most efficient and dominant offensive performances the NBA has ever seen last Friday, recording 73 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists on the road versus the Atlanta Hawks. And yet, it was not enough for the Dallas Mavericks superstar to earn Player of the Week honors in the […]

There was hope that Wednesday night would feature a star-studded showdown in the Target Center between the Dallas Mavericks and Minnesota Timberwolves, but fans might instead be witnessing a one-sided walloping. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have already been ruled out for the contest, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. This is disappointing news for a […]

The Atlanta Hawks are running out of time to save their season, with their 19-27 record and 10th-place standing in the East making a fire sale increasingly more likely. The organization knows its options are limited, and fans must come to that unpleasant realization as well. That is not an ideal situation for Quin Snyder, […]

Anthony Edwards is naturally earning a tremendous amount of praise for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ success this season, but the selflessness exhibited by Karl-Anthony Towns has been instrumental to the team taking such a big leap in the standings. He might also indirectly lead to the formal return of a franchise legend. Kevin Garnett, who spent […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s logic-defying catch versus the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship jump-started a marvelous double-digit comeback for the San Francisco 49ers and ultimately crushed the dreams of an entire Super Bowl-starved city. Apparently, though, it wasn’t impressive enough to grab the No. 1 spot in SportsCenter’s Top 10 Plays. The amazing display of awareness […]

Tyrese Haliburton has played just one game with Pascal Siakam since the Indiana Pacers (27-20) acquired the 2019 NBA champion from the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 17. That could change on Tuesday, however. ‘There’s optimism” the sensational point guard will return to action against the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Haliburton has missed […]

Memphis basketball has fallen on hard times in the American Athletic Conference, dropping their third-straight game on Sunday to the UAB Blazers. However, it is more the manner in which Penny Hardaway and his Tigers are losing that is causing concern throughout the fandom and some frustration on the team. Senior center/forward Malcolm Dandridge, who […]

Will the real Baltimore Ravens please stand up? The No. 1 seed in the AFC did not look remotely like the team that bulldozed its way through the league for the last several weeks, but momentum started to change in the second half of Sunday’s conference championship game. Kansas City Chiefs cornerback L’Jarius Sneed had […]

Immortality may be priceless, but witnessing it is definitely not. Although a matchup pitting two of the NFL’s biggest brands against each other was naturally going to command high market value, many fans will have to make a significant financial sacrifice to see the Kansas City Chiefs duke it out with the San Francisco 49ers […]

In a season that includes a stunningly early players-only meeting and perpetual injury problems, the biggest nightmare of the Chicago Bulls’ 2023-24 campaign has undoubtedly been the disrespect shown towards deceased executive Jerry Krause and his widow, who accepted the six-time NBA champion’s induction into the team’s Ring of Honor on his behalf. Those who […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver is working to finalize a contract extension that will keep him in the big office “through the end of the decade,” according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. There have been many new innovations during his tenure, with plenty more likely to come following this news. Silver has served the role since 2014, […]

The Miami Heat and New York Knicks continue to head in opposite directions, as both squads extended their respective but very different streaks on Saturday. Miami disappeared in the fourth quarter, falling 125-109 for its sixth loss in a row. Fluctuation is a key characteristic of this franchise, but this type of skid demands some […]

Mikaela Shiffrin avoided disaster after a scary crash on Friday during a World Cup downhill run in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. The Alpine skiing legend addressed the accident and provided a brief and encouraging update on her health status. She will not be hitting the slopes again for the time being, however. “Thank you everyone for […]

In case it wasn’t clear after a historic losing streak, Detroit Pistons fans are solidly in football mode. During a Saturday afternoon game featuring the worst the NBA has to offer, Little Caesars Arena turned its attention to the Super Bowl-seeking Detroit Lions, more specifically their quarterback. When Washington Wizards big man Marvin Bagley III […]

The Kansas City Chiefs’ offense will remain shorthanded against the Baltimore Ravens and their smothering defense when they roll into M&T Bank Stadium for the AFC Championship. Wide receiver Kadarius Toney has been ruled out with a hip injury and personal reasons, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This will be the sixth consecutive game the […]

Despite being the reigning American League Cy Young, Gerrit Cole is not content. He is focused on improving his pitching repertoire and becoming truly unstoppable. Such dominance is not typically found in today’s game, but the New York Yankees ace is still determined to ascend to the next level of greatness. There is one pitch […]

Michigan football fans are rejoicing Friday night, as the program officially pulled off the smoothest transition plan possible following Jim Harbaugh’s decision to jump back to the NFL and coach the Los Angeles Chargers. Sherrone Moore is a head coaching choice that the Wolverines community is firmly behind, as a new but familiar day dawns […]

The Texas Rangers’ biggest weakness going into the 2023 postseason was supposed to be their bullpen, but pitchers like Josh Sborz, Jose Leclerc and Aroldis Chapman came through in multiple clutch situations and helped the franchise clinch its first World Series title. Relievers can be volatile by nature, though, so gaining an extra boost in […]

The Golden State Warriors are aging, wounded and falling behind in a young, star-heavy Western Conference. The dynasty is fading. That appeared to be the case a few years ago, and then the Dubs won another championship in 2022. It was considered indisputable during last year’s adversity-ridden season, but they rallied to upend the Sacramento […]

In November of 2023, Zach Ertz was losing significant playing time to Arizona Cardinals breakout tight end Trey McBride and ultimately requested his release at the end of the month. Now, he could be taking the field for the Detroit Lions in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game with a chance to win his second Super Bowl […]

While LeBron James is devoted to lifting the Los Angeles Lakers (23-23) out of the NBA Play-In Tournament conversation, he is also keeping an eye on the major news that hit Liverpool F.C. on Friday. Beloved manager Jurgen Klopp announced he is leaving the iconic club at the end of the season, eliciting strong responses […]

The Golden State Warriors community is still mourning the abrupt passing of assistant coach Dejan Milojevic, making it understandably difficult to focus on the basketball product and other questions concerning the future of this team. Most of those matters will be categorically addressed this offseason, though. The future of head coach Steve Kerr ranks near […]

The Los Angeles Lakers (23-23) treated the home crowd to a scoring palooza Thursday night, as they overpowered the Chicago Bulls for a 141-132 victory. D’Angelo Russell led the team with 29 points, giving general manager Rob Pelinka more reasons to second-guess trading him. He made sure to share the attention with a notable role […]

On the heels of a third consecutive losing campaign, the Chicago Bears will be hyper-scrutinized for every decision they make this offseason. Fans recognize and appreciate the steps they are taking to gradually become a better football team, but indisputable results are eventually demanded. Until that comes to fruition, confidence can only be so high. […]

Many of us look for any excuse to delay the unpleasant and inevitable, whether it be something mundane like spring cleaning or  significant like a break-up. We live in our bubble until it abruptly bursts, leaving no other alternative but to face the task head-on. The Atlanta Hawks should not wait until the last possible […]

One of the future faces of the sport has come of age in Melbourne. Jannik Sinner vanquished the world No. 1 and greatest tennis player of all-time, Novak Djokovic, in four sets (6-1, 6-2, 6-7, 6-3) to advance to the finals of the Australian Open. The 22-year-old Italian is the first player to defeat Djokovic […]

After trading for one of the best offensive players in baseball and signing a multi-time All-Star starting pitcher in MLB free agency, are the New York Yankees tightening their belt? A recent report appears to indicate an air of frugality in the Bronx, at least in the organization’s pursuit of relief pitching. “The Yankees, currently […]

Pittsburgh Steelers fans are still gritting their teeth knowing that Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett is probably going to prevail over TJ Watt in the race for Defensive Player of the Year, but they might explode after hearing where Rich Eisen has the premier linebacker in his ranking. “It would be between Myles Garrett […]

Luka Doncic continues to build a case for being the future face of the NBA after his historic NBA All-Star achievement. Those positive feelings might not be shared by referees, however, as dealing with the Dallas Mavericks superstar can sometimes be an exhausting task for them. In the modern game, complaining about a foul call […]

The Boston Celtics earned a statement win, 143-110, on the strength of a historic shooting performance on the road versus the Miami Heat. The good vibes dampened a bit, however, after one of their core players sustained a potentially concerning injury. Kristaps Porzingis suffered a left ankle sprain while contesting a shot in the third […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic had a rough Wednesday night after being thumped by Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns, with many accusing him of being overly sensitive and too preoccupied with a fan. Fortunately, his Thursday is going great. Historically so, actually. Doncic beat out Anthony Edwards and Steph Curry to be named one […]

When a season is essentially over by the midway point, fans need a reason to get emotionally invested while players look for motivation beyond a postseason berth. For the woefully-disappointing USC and UCLA basketball teams, bragging rights is everything.https://twitter.com/UCLAMBB/status/1750627892437110873 And when the official NCAA Tournament brackets are unveiled in March, it might be the only […]

The main questions that should be hovering above Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott right now is how he intends to slow down Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and how he plans to break through the NFL’s stingiest defense this Sunday in the AFC Championship. But that scenario only resides in fantasy land, with McDermott […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have yet to reach the top spot in the Western Conference like they did last season, but they are holding steady and potentially positioning themselves to peak at the right time. Such a surge, however, hinges on the health and consistency of Zion Williamson. Although he is not enjoying the production […]

Although many will talk about the controversial moment that preceded it, an exhilarating ending ensued in the Paycom Center as rising talent Jalen Williams clinched a 111-109 victory for the Oklahoma City Thunder with a game-winning shot in the final seconds. He is not allowing the heroics to get to his head, though. “I shot […]

Dak Prescott silenced many doubters during a career regular season campaign that included 4,516 passing yards, 38 total touchdowns and only nine interceptions. They came roaring back after the Dallas Cowboys’ playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers, however, with plenty of football fans believing that the organization should move on from the veteran signal-caller. […]