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Plenty has happened in the world of politics recently that have spilled over into sports. From the MLB moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta to Denver, to the unfortunate death of Daunte Wright. As a way to peacefully protest, some athletes have taken it upon themselves to kneel during the National Anthem before the […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the mix for a potential playoff spot as they are currently ranked ninth in the Western Conference. To make their final push for the postseason, the front office went and snagged Gary Payton II out of the G-League to boost their roster. After signing a 10-day contract, Payton II […]

The stock market, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been a hot commodity as of late. Stock market craziness swept the nation during the GameStop debacle where Robinhood and other broker sites closed the stock from being purchased temporarily. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Dogecoin have been two of the most popular cryptos on the market all thanks to […]

Jamal Murray has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL. He’s also likely to be sidelined for a good chunk of next year as well. It puts the Denver Nuggets in a rough spot, as they’ve been playing so well with Murray acting as one of their main […]

Luka Doncic hit an astounding game-winner that rocked the NBA world. It put the Dallas Mavericks 2.5 games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference, increasing the Mavs’ chances of securing a playoff spot this year. What happened after the game only Luka Doncic endeared himself to Mavs fans even more. After hitting […]

One of America’s favorite couples is breaking up and this time it seems to be for real. Former New York Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, are calling it quits after just about four years, per TODAY. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in TODAY exclusive https://t.co/vGHfmC78X7 — TODAY (@TODAYshow) April 15, […]

In a thriller on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks edged the Memphis Grizzlies by just one point. In the closing 1.8 seconds remaining in the game, Luka Doncic was given the ball and made an acrobatic 3-pointer to give the Mavs a 114-113 win. It was a shot heard ’round the world, as NBA players […]

After a four-year absence from the NFL, Aldon Smith made his return with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and played better than anticipated. Although the Cowboys struggled as a whole defensively, Smith was able to produce 48 total tackles (five for a loss), 14 quarterback hits, and five sacks. He also picked up two fumbles, […]

This year, the NBA has introduced a play-in game scenario for the playoffs. For both conferences, seeds 7-10 compete in said play-in game. The winners of those matchups earn the seventh and eighth seeds in their conference. Naturally, whenever something new comes to fruition, there will be some criticism. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took to Twitter […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald is facing assault charges after an alleged altercation with a man at an after-hours club in the early hours of April 11, according to Mick Stinelli of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh attorney Todd Hollis is representing DeVincent Spriggs, who was reportedly left with a concussion and other injuries. A […]

Julian Edelman announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after failing his physical. The New England Patriots felt it was for the best he’s no longer on the roster, as Edelman has been dealing with a serious knee injury for quite some time. After Edelman announced his retirement, social media went into a frenzy […]

It’s no secret the New York Knicks had some level of interest in New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball before the NBA trade deadline. The Knicks obviously didn’t bring him in, but they will reportedly revisit the pursuit when Ball becomes a restricted free agent this offseason. The Knicks need help at point guard, […]

Everybody knows Aaron Rodgers has been the guest host for Jeopardy! the past couple of weeks now. There have been some seriously funny clips during Rodgers’ stint as the host. During Tuesday’s episode, the contestants were given a rather easy question with the answer being, “Who are the Green Bay Packers?” Instead, the contestants have […]

UFC 257 took place back on January 23rd, 2021. It was the first pay-per-view event the UFC held this year, which was a highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. During the contract negotiation stage of the fight, McGregor’s team was the first to reach out and ask Poireir’s team to make it […]

Although some NBA teams have allowed fans back into the stadiums, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few that have not. However, that is all changing as the Lakers take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Lakers will have some fans in attendance at Staple Center for the first time since […]

It has been a while since we last saw Evander Holyfield in the ring, but it seems he’s making a return soon. We’ve seen speculation that Holyfield would face off against Mike Tyson in a rematch, but that fight is slipping into uncertainty the more time goes on. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, Evander […]

On Sunday, April 11 at approximately 3:10 p.m. ET, Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela was put to rest after Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges annihilated him for one of the sickest dunks we’ve seen this year. Everyone loves to watch posterizing jams, and Bridges delivered in a big way on this one. Bridges elevated above […]

It’s no question that Eddie George is a legendary player in football. He dominated at the running back position throughout his career. He’s considered to be one of the best running backs in Ohio State’s school history, while also holding that same regard for the Tennessee Titans franchise. Eddie George is now taking on a […]

The Brooklyn Nets surprisingly lost to the shorthanded Los Angles Lakers in a heated contest on Saturday night. Without LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, or Anthony Davis in the rotation, the Lakers reserves were able to cap off a 126-101 win over the Nets. However, during the game both Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder were ejected, […]

UFC Vegas 23 was a spectacular event that showcased many rising stars in the UFC. One fighter who took the internet by storm was none other than Julian Marquez. “The Cuban Missle Crisis” pulled off an incredible submission finish during his bout, but it was his post-fight interview that got everyone buzzing. Marquez challenged Kansas City […]

The news coming out of the Houston Texans organization is still growing, as sexual assault allegations against Deshaun Watson continue to pile up. In fact, Deshaun Watson’s value in the league is dwindling as well. The Carolina Panthers were originally all-in on the superstar quarterback, but instead, they traded for Sam Darnold. Since then, Deshaun […]

The Miami Heat are in the thick of it as the race for the playoffs continues. They’re currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference while holding a 27-25 record. To make their push into the postseason, the front office made a big move before the trade deadline, acquiring Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently tied for first place with the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers have been extremely consistent this season with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Tobias Harris leading the way. They have a great shot at earning the first seed in the postseason, giving them home-court advantage for their […]

The NFL Draft is just around the corner and the Dallas Cowboys continue to make the headlines with rumors. It’s no secret the Cowboys’ offense is stacked while the defense is lacking. Many believe the smart move for Dallas is to focus on the defensive side of the ball in this draft, however, one player […]

UFC Vegas 23 was one of the better cards as of late, with impressive performances from many fighters. However, Julian Marquez stole the show during his post-fight interview, calling out some prominent Kansas City Chiefs players for his next venture, per ESPN MMA. Marquez finished his fight with an impressive submission and then had the […]

Everyone remembers the insane game that took place between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns right? You know, the Week 14 matchup that had the playoffs on the line for both franchises? Or better yet, the famous “cramp” game for Lamar Jackson, where everyone speculated he left the field to go number two? Well, John […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some noise Saturday by defeating the Brooklyn Nets, with Talen Horton-Tucker playing a starring role with 14 points and 11 assists in his return from a one-game suspension. Horton-Tucker was one of three players who received a suspension for leaving the bench while Dennis Schroder and OG Anunoby got tangled up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers competed against the Brooklyn Nets in a national TV affair on Saturday night. In a game where LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Kyle Kuzma were sidelined, it was believed the Nets would stroll through this game for an easy win, even with James Harden out himself. Instead, the shorthanded Lakers took […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone. But before it ended, the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers reached an agreement. In the deal, the Raptors sent Norman Powell and received Rodney Hood and Gary Trent Jr. Since the trade, Trent Jr. has been going off. In the nine games he’s played so far, […]

Paul Pierce was recently let go by ESPN after displaying a questionable live stream of himself partying with strippers. It was an incident that came out of nowhere that caused a stir of reactions from across the NBA world. Pierce’s analyst career is up in the air for now, as it’s unsure whether another sports […]

The Brooklyn Nets are primed to win the NBA championship this year. With a lineup that includes Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Blake Griffin, Deandre Jordan, and LaMarcus Aldridge, one can only assume they’re going to dominate. However, the team hasn’t had much playing time together as each of the big three has missed […]

The Master’s Tournament has been going on throughout the week. Saturday, April 10th, marks the start of the third round. This means we’re closing in on the winner of the tournament, as the fourth and final round takes place on Sunday, April 11th. There are multiple big-name golfers in the tournament this year. Justin Rose […]

The Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown have put it together recently, producing four wins in their last five games. They currently reside in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, increasing their chances of making the playoffs this year. Thanks to Jayson Tatum’s hot hand, the Celtics were able to close out the Minnesota […]

Jorge Masvidal is set to take on Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight title on April 24th. It’s a highly anticipated rematch that hopefully contains more fireworks than their first bout. Masvidal is focused on facing Usman for the belt for now, but that hasn’t stopped him from firing shots at Colby Covington, per MMA […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost quite a bit of talent this offseason, however, they still aim to be one the best teams in the AFC North. The NFL draft will fill some holes on the roster, but they have some legitimate talent on the offense fans should be excited about. JuJu Smith-Schuster decided to stay […]

Kevin Durant has had a roller coaster of a career the last few years. The Brooklyn Nets superstar was recently in headlines due to his comeback from injury, while also making the news for his ugly interaction with Michael Rapoport over social media. Even so, Kevin Durant seems unbothered by the criticism and lack of […]

The Cleveland Browns have been one of the most active teams this offseason. The front office has gone out of its way to acquire top talent to improve the defense. After Baker Mayfield went ballistic in the final half of the season last year, this franchise is not too far away from becoming a Super […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner. The first round takes place on April 29th and until then, each franchise is conducting thorough studying of the rookie class. This year, NFL scouts are chomping at the bit to acquire some of the high-level talent available. This year’s group of rookies is deep in multiple […]

After the horrific events that transpired in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Phillip Adams’ brain is going to be studied after his killing spree. The former NFL player killed five people, and injured one more, on Wednesday, April 7th. Adams took his own life away via gunshot and was found Thursday night, per ClutchPoints. Adams’ father […]