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The 10th ranked Rutgers take on the second-ranked Houston Cougars on Sunday, in the round of 32. This should be a great game, as both teams are hungry and motivated to make a deep run in the tournament. With that said, it’s time to continue our NCAA odds series with a Rutgers-Houston prediction and pick. […]

The sporting world is at an outrage after it was brought to light how much different the NCAA treats their athletes during March Madness. We’ve seen pictures and images of the men having state-of-the-art training equipment and all of the food they could eat while in the bubble. For the women, however, the NCAA gave […]

UFC Fight Night should be an exciting one, as Derek Brunson and Kevin Holland are the headliners. The main event has some serious title contentions, as Brunson is ranked seventh, and Holland 10th in the Middleweight division. It’s not likely the winner receives a title shot just yet, but this can give one of them […]

Brian Ortega is set to take on the Featherweight Champion, Alexander Volkanavoski at UFC 260 on March 27th. Before that fight though, Ortega was interviewed where he answered questions about his journey to a title shot. Having only fought twice in the last three years, Ortega has earned the second-place ranking in the Featherweight division. […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been a surprise team in the Eastern Conference. They currently sit in sixth place with a record of 20-20. Rookie LaMelo Ball has taken the league by storm so far and seems to be the main catalyst of the Hornets’ success. He’s currently averaging 16 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.9 rebounds […]

While the nation was busy watching March Madness, the NBA hosted a few games itself. One of those being a surprise loss for the Brooklyn Nets, as they couldn’t get it together to defeat a struggling Orlando Magic team. Kyrie Irving led the game with 43 points, however, it seemed to be a waste, as […]

With the NFL offseason in full swing, teams around the league are doing their best to improve their rosters. Some are faring better than others, as there have been some solid and questionable signings so far during free agency. However, the Los Angeles Chargers have done a great job so far, making the offensive line […]

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, teams around the league are making some last-minute offers before March 25th. With multiple playoff-caliber organizations for ways to improve their roster, there may be a few trades in the coming days and the Los Angeles Clippers might be active. Lonzo Ball of the New Orleans Pelicans has […]

Currently holding a 16-24 record in the Western Conference, it’s not likely the Sacramento Kings make the playoffs this season. For that reason, multiple other teams have inquired the Kings about potentially trading for Harrison Barnes or Buddy Hield. However, the Kings have stayed firm with maintaining their current roster. It seems the owner, Vivek […]

Last season during the NBA bubble, it was announced the Milwaukee Bucks superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo had won the MVP for that season. He won by a substantial amount over Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. However, James had the last laugh after winning the NBA championship. Lakers’ guard, Alex Caruso recalls the moment he heard […]

Bradley Beal has been on a tear this season for the Washington Wizards. Currently averaging 32.5 points, 4.6 assists, and 5.2 rebounds per game, Beal is making a case for being considered the best shooting guard in the league right now. However, that all seems to come at a cost, as whenever he scores 40 […]

Currently ranked in second place in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Lakers are making their push for the playoffs. They’re 28-13 and only 1.5 games behind the first-place Utah Jazz as the top-seeded Jazz continue to falter after the All-Star break. Although the first seed is given home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, it appears […]

It seems the woes of the Golden State Warriors continue, as Stephen Curry has been listed as doubtful for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies, per ClutchPoints’ Mark Haynes. Curry took a hard fall during Wednesday night’s game against the Houston Rockets and looks like he needs some time to rest. Stephen Curry (tailbone) is […]

The extremely popular hockey film, The Mighty Ducks, is trending again after some of the original cast posed for a reunion photo nearly 30 years after the release of the first film. As for someone born in the year 1991, I believed I was young, and getting a start on my career. But after seeing […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson finds himself dealing with multiple lawsuits, and allegations continue to pile upon him. Tony Buzbee, the lawyer taking up the cases against Watson, already has three lawsuits filed, and claims there are more on the way. Watson has denied all allegations and claims the lawyer is attempting to help, “score […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, as the final day for trading is March 25th. Spencer Dinwiddie of the Brooklyn Nets has been swimming around the rumor mill as a potential trade target for a while now. Even though he’s been sidelined with an injury this season, he’s still a solid player who can […]

Phillip Lindsay and the Denver Broncos have mutually agreed to part ways on Thursday morning. The Broncos had placed a restricted free agent tag on Lindsay, making teams hesitant in making any offers. Lindsay’s departure will be missed by Denver, as Lindsay finished with 2,550 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in his three-year career for […]

Anyone who follows the NBA is aware of how much the game has changed in recent years. The game is played on the perimeter, and it has become a game where everyone on the court has to be capable of shooting the ball. There have been debates about who is the best 3-point shooter. Some […]

The NFL free agency pool just gained a Pro Bowl running back, as the Denver Broncos and Phillip Lindsay have mutually agreed to part ways, per Mike McCartney. Lindsay has been a solid running back for the Broncos throughout his career and finished last season with 502 rushing yards and one touchdown in an 11 […]

On Wednesday night, the Miami Heat took on the Memphis Grizzlies. It was a close game throughout that ended in spectacular fashion. Ja Morant came up in the clutch, taking it all the way down court for a layup over Jimmy Butler to give the Grizzlies a two-point lead with just over one second left […]

It has been an up-and-down career so far for Lonzo Ball, but he has shown steady improvements despite some criticisms. He’s having a solid season so far, averaging 14.2 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 38.9% from beyond the arc. For that reason, it sounds as though the New York Knicks are interested […]

A few weeks after the highly-anticipated bantamweight title bout between Aljamain Sterling and Petr Yan, the two UFC fighters have taken their rivalry to Twitter. The fight ended disappointingly after Petr Yan delivered an extremely illegal knee to Sterling’s head. The fight was close and it’s unknown how the fight would have gone had it […]

It’s no secret the Chicago Bears have been pushing for a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Russell Wilson. However, Pete Carroll has the final say on trades and prevented the deal from getting done despite the Bears making an all-in push. The Bears need help at quarterback, and they made a huge offer in […]

Teams have been allowed to agree to trades, but those deals become official on Wednesday at 4 pm. Deshaun Watson has been a hot commodity this offseason as he has demanded a trade from the Houston Texans. The Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers have been rumored to be making a push for the superstar […]

The Los Angeles Lakers presumably have a star on their hands not named LeBron James or Anthony Davis. Talen Horton-Tucker’s name continues to be mentioned, and this time, Kyle Kuzma offers his take on Horton-Tucker’s potential, per Ryan Ward. Kyle Kuzma if there is something special about THT: "He's a great player … If he […]

During Tuesday night’s game between the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bulls star guard, Zach LaVine, set an NBA record you didn’t know existed. LaVine went off during the game, putting up 40 points, four rebounds, and two assists. It’s a stat line you’ve seen before, but taking a deeper look, LaVine impressively […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions made a big splash earlier this offseason when they swapped quarterbacks, and now they just made another deal. This time, it’s Michael Brockers going from the Rams to the Lions. The move didn’t come without a little drama. Before dishing him away, the Rams’ front office apparently asked […]

Like many people around the world, Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James saw the news of the horrific Atlanta shootings, which reportedly involved the shooter’s point of emphasis being the Asian community. After a horrific event took place on Tuesday, people around the world sent out their condolences to the victims, and the families involved […]

On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Minnesota Timberwolves and came away with a 137-121 victory. Of course, LeBron James had himself quite the game, finishing with a triple-double that pleads his case for an MVP award. He finished the game with 25 points, 12 assists, and 12 rebounds, leading Los Angeles […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is celebrating his 33rd birthday on Sunday, and he revealed a special gift he received from his family. His three children came together and collaborated on a unique colorway for one of Curry’s signature shoes. Check it out, courtesy of Stephen Curry’s own Twitter account: My kids came through in […]

The NFL offseason is in full swing as NFL teams alike are looking to improve their rosters for the 2021 season. For the Philadelphia Eagles, they’ve already traded Carson Wentz away to the Indianapolis Colts, but it seems the front office is looking for a trade partner for tight end Zach Ertz. They refuse to […]

March Madness is quickly approaching, as the tournament is set to start Thursday, March 18th. It’s what has been a thrilling weekend of conference championships, the big tournament will be finalized soon. Basketball fans won’t want to miss the selection process, as the seeding could potentially predict the outcome for some of the schools involved. […]

The ongoing quarrel between Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans continues, as it appears both sides are sticking to their guns. Watson has said multiple times he wishes to be traded, but the Texans refuse to follow through with his demand. They reportedly have “no contingency plan,” in place, per James Palmer. Several teams have […]

The NFL world is buzzing after a surprise trade between the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins. No, Deshaun Watson wasn’t involved. Instead, the Texans traded away Pro-Bowl linebacker Benardrick McKinney to Miami for Shaq Lawson, per Adam Schefter. Some late-round draft picks were also included, but it seems the important part of the trade […]

Bill Walton is a national treasure and must be protected at all costs. The Hall of Fame basketball player has been an announcer for Pac-12 basketball on ESPN for quite some time now. However, it’s not his clarity or fantastic description of the game that captures our interests, rather, it’s his hilarious antics. You never […]

The AFC South will be a tight race again between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans. For the Colts to secure a division championship, though, they’ll need to improve their roster for the 2021 season. The front office has already been busy, trading with the Philadelphia Eagles for quarterback Carson Wentz. There are a few […]

If you ever thought Kristaps Porzingis would be mentioned in the same sentence as Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard, this is the post for you. The game of basketball has evolved beyond the three-point line. We’ve seen a plethora of talented shooters through the years. Reggie Miller and Ray Allen are two of the greatest […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the middle of the regular season, currently ranked third in the Western Conference. Even with Anthony Davis sidelined, this team is still making a strong push for a potential NBA title for the second year in a row. Additionally, LeBron James is making a bid to win the MVP […]

With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning the Super Bowl, the rest of the NFC South will be busy this offseason attempting to knock them down from the top of the hill. The Carolina Panthers are a long shot to win their division next year, but they have some solid pieces to build around. During the […]