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James Dolan, the owner of the New York Knicks, is essentially the Emperor Palpatine of the Knicks organization. Dolan’s ongoing feud with Knicks’ former superstar Charles Oakley doesn’t seem to be dying down anytime soon. In an altercation back in 2017, Oakley was arrested and thrown out of the arena. Since then, he’s had bad […]

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft takes place on April 29, and the New York Jets are likely to draft a new rookie quarterback. It seems that might be a forgone conclusion after the front office traded Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers, with general manager Joe Douglas essentially confirming as much on […]

For the Golden State Warriors, they need everything to go smoothly from here on out. The Warriors are fighting for their lives as we enter the final stretch of the regular season, currently in 10th place in the Western Conference. However, former NBA player Andrew Bogut, claims that Kelly Oubre Jr. has created a stir […]

The news coming out of the Houston Texans organization is heating up, as Deshaun Watson’s sexual assault allegations continue to pile up. Now, with 22 women accusing Watson of the exact same crime, Watson’s lawyers have gone back and forth in a heated exchange with Tony Buzbee, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “After […]

With the NBA playoffs just around the corner, the Brooklyn Nets aim to win their first NBA championship since 1976. The front office has done a tremendous job in obtaining superstar talent and a plethora of rotational players to make the roster as strong as possible. After garnering a super team, one would think Brooklyn […]

With the NFL offseason in full swing, each franchise is budgeting and trying to improve their rosters simultaneously. Building a Super Bowl-caliber team is beyond difficult, but to do so, each organization has to stay within the budget the NFL allowed. Looking ahead past this offseason, the Buffalo Bills are going to have to make […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Philadelphia 76ers made a move to upgrade the point guard position. However, after the Sixers acquired George Hill via trade, the 13-year veteran is apparently still not close to returning from the thumb surgery that has sidelined him since late January. Sixers head coach Doc […]

With vaccines for COVID-19 slowly being released to the public, sports arenas and public events are becoming more open. The state of Texas has already allowed full attendance to the MLB teams that play in that state. Additionally, the UFC is set to have a live crowd at UFC 261, the first event to do […]

It’s no doubt that Stephen Curry is one of the best players in the league. The guy has almost single-handedly changed the way the game is played these days with his brilliant shooting from beyond the arc. At 32 years old, the Golden State Warriors superstar doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon, as […]

The NBA playoffs loom in the near distance and the postseason picture is shaping up nicely. In the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Hawks have played as one of the better teams, as they currently reside in fourth place. The team is led by star point guard, Trae Young, who is averaging a sterling statline of […]

The New York Jets currently hold the second overall selection in the upcoming 2021 NFL draft. It’s speculated the front office chooses a quarterback with their first pick, causing trade rumors around Sam Darnold’s availability. The Jets face a peculiar situation, as the team could opt to build around Darnold rather than draft a new […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers star guard, Collin Sexton, was a guest on JJ Reddick’s podcast, The Old Man and the Three. They spend time conversing about what it’s like to play in the NBA, and Reddick picks Sexton’s brain about his transition into the league, including a moment with a certain Spurs legend. During the interview, […]

The New York Giants have been busy so far this offseason, as they’ve acquired numerous players to help improve the roster. Considering they’re in a weak NFC East division, they have a legitimate shot at making the playoffs next year. So far, the front office has made some aggressive moves, signing Kenny Golladay, and reeling […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves currently reside in last place in the Western Conference. Holding a 12-38 record at the moment, it’s safe to say they won’t be making the playoffs this year. However, with Anthony Edwards, D’Angelo Russell, and Karl-Anthony Towns on the roster, this team has a bright future ahead. With that said, Towns is […]

At 25-25, the New York Knicks currently own the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference. They’ve been able to put it together a little bit this year and the team is shaping up to be a problem in the future. They’re due to play the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, a team that has stacked itself […]

With the NBA postseason closing in, teams across the league are making their push for the playoffs. Some have been luckier than others, as teams like the Brooklyn Nets and Portland Trail Blazers are getting healthier at the right time. However, for the Charlotte Hornets, they’re trending in the wrong direction. Luckily for them, they […]

The NFL offseason has been filled with news this year. Between free agency and the NFL draft, there is plenty to gossip about. However, with Aaron Rodgers aging, the future of the Green Bay Packers franchise is up in the air. During an interview on ESPN, Rodgers speaks with Kenny Mayne. When asked about staying […]

The NFL offseason has hit a slow patch during this offseason. Most of the top names in the free-agent market have found a home, and the NFL draft doesn’t take place until April 29th. However, it seems Tyreek Hill, star receiver of the Kansas City Chiefs, has caught some attention after grabbing some dinner Friday […]

The NBA regular season is coming to an end soon, with the playoffs just around the corner. The Brooklyn Nets are now at the top of the Eastern Conference with an impressive 34-15 record, even with superstar Kevin Durant sidelined. Durant’s been out since mid-February nursing a hamstring strain, but it sounds like he’s set […]

The official trailer for Space Jam 2 was released Saturday morning, and people can’t get over how many easter eggs there are in the trailer. It appears as though LeBron James enters a virtual world once he enters Looney Tune land. For that reason, the pop culture world can be seen throughout this film, in small […]

The Final Four of the March Madness Tournament takes place on Saturday, April 3rd. Jalen Suggs and the undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs take on the 11th seed UCLA Bruins, where the winner will play in the coveted championship game. The Bulldogs have been the favorites to win it all this year, as they play as a […]

The NFL free agency market has been open for a couple of weeks now, and most of the big-name targets have been signed. The NFL draft is also right around the corner, as the first round takes place on April 29th. The Tennessee Titans have been busy so far, making aggressive moves to bring in […]

Everyone remembers the classic Michael Jordan movie Space Jam, right? Well, the highly anticipated sequel featuring LeBron James is finally set to release on July 16th. Space Jam 2 will have all of your favorite Looney Tune characters returning to play a game of basketball with LeBron James. The film has been rather silent about development, however, […]

During this NFL offseason, Aaron Rodgers is taking a short hiatus to be a stand-in host on Jeopardy!. He’s been a host before, but this time it’ll be a longer stint. During this short break away from football, Aaron Rodgers has been hard at work, preparing for his hosting gig for the popular television show, per […]

Video games have become an essential part of competition within the last decade now. Back in 2017, it was announced that the popular video game franchise NBA 2K, had created a professional league. It’s continued its popularity, as it’s one of the most engaged video competitions to date. It appears to have become so popular […]

Hollywood has been infatuated with the world of boxing, creating multiple different films featured around the violent sport. One of those beloved storylines is none other than Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky franchise. The first Rocky film was released in 1976. It won an Oscar in three separate categories: Best Picture, Best Director (John G. Avildsen), and Best Film […]

The Houston Texans saga continues. As the sexual assault allegations have piled up to 20 civil suits, the Texans front office is still receiving trade offers for Deshaun Watson. However, it seems Houston is still hesitant to negotiate a trade for the time being, per Tom Pelissero. Pelissero doesn’t let it slip on which franchises […]

It’s been just over a year since the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, Gianna Bryant, and the seven others involved in the helicopter crash. Two years ago, however, a California-based shoe company, Undefeated, conjoined with Nike to create a special Kobe 4 Proto Collection. In a surprising announcement, Undefeated has restocked […]

The Chicago Bears made headlines during their search for a new quarterback to replace Mitchell Trubisky. The front office made a valiant effort to obtain Russell Wilson from the Seattle Seahawks via trade, only to fall short. This ultimately led to the Bears signing Andy Dalton instead. At first glance, acquiring Andy Dalton in free […]

The COVID-19 pandemic shut down sports momentarily. However, every major sports league has returned (nearly) to full swing. With the vaccine slowly being released, more events will be open to the public once again. However, it has been quite a while since Ice Cube’s BIG3 league has played due to the virus. But that is changing […]

Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers are right in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, currently residing in sixth place with a 29-18 record. Lillard has been red hot this season, carrying his team throughout most of the year as CJ McCollum and Jusuf Nurkic dealt with injuries. Lillard is averaging 29.8 […]

The NBA Playoffs are just around the corner and the clock is ticking for the Golden State Warriors. They currently rank 10th in the Western Conference with a 23-25 record. The Warriors are still in the mix for the playoffs. However, they just lost a crucial matchup against the Miami Heat. Decreasing their chances of […]

The Western Conference is quite the gauntlet, and Thursday night offered a thriller between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. The Nuggets walked away victorious after holding off a Clippers comeback late in the fourth quarter. It seemed like a tiring game, but the Nuggets gave it their all. Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic were […]

LeBron James is easily one of the most popular sports stars in the world. He has dominated the NBA since 2003, and at 36 years old he doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. However, he has been planting his roots outside of basketball, paving a way for a busy retirement whenever he does […]

April Fools day is the one day a year where everyone finally approaches the internet with caution. However, sports stars enjoy having fun at the fans’ expense on this day. On Thursday, it appears the San Francisco 49ers superstar tight end, George Kittle, made 49er fans’ hearts drop for one second after sending a simple […]

April 1st is famously known as April Fools Day. You know, the day where a lie is passed off as a joke? Anyway, April 1st is a rough day for media, as nothing can really be taken seriously. However, some still are capable of finding some fun within the day, especially in the sports world. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a bright future ahead of them after Justin Herbert showed out during his rookie year. The team has the 13th pick overall in the upcoming draft and has a real opportunity to build a playoff-caliber team in the AFC West. However, in recent news, the upper management of the Chargers […]

The Brooklyn Nets have dominated the media with their recent signings of LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin, creating a super team in their push for a championship. However, the team has been without Kevin Durant for quite some time, and James Harden recently suffered a hamstring injury as well. However, according to Stadium, Harden is […]

Troy Hill left the Los Angeles Rams and joined the Cleveland Browns this offseason, leaving big shoes to fill in the Rams’ secondary. He finished last year with his best season yet, putting up 77 total tackles, 10 pass deflections, and three interceptions. It’s been speculated that David Long Jr. will take over Hill’s role […]