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The NBA trade deadline and come and gone, and the Philadelphia 76ers were unable to obtain Kyle Lowry from the Toronto Raptors. It wasn’t a total loss though, as the Sixers did acquire George Hill in a three-team trade. Hill isn’t at the same level as Lowry, but he should suffice as the point guard […]

The NBA trade deadline has surpassed, and it seems as though there is some more information on one of the trades. In the trade between the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics, it seems the Magic will be receiving Jeff Teague as well as two second-round picks after sending Evan Fournier to Boston, per Josh Robbins. […]

The NBA trade deadline is nearly upon us, and the Miami Heat have struck a deal with the Houston Rockets at the buzzer. This is one of the biggest trades to happen this year and likely elevates the Heat to a new level in the Eastern Conference. As for the Rockets, they acquire some nice […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have finally gotten involved in a trade right before the NBA trade deadline. They’ve been searching for a playmaking point guard and seem to have found one after agreeing to a trade with the Atlanta Hawks. The Clippers were rumored to be interested in Lonzo Ball, but after this acquisition, it’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have been searching to upgrade their roster in some way before the NBA trade deadline, and it seems they’ve finally completed that task. Meanwhile, for the Toronto Raptors, they pick up some youth and roster depth, as the team might be looking to rebuild right now. After becoming a solid scorer […]

Teams are in full swing of moves as the NBA trade deadline quickly approaches. The Denver Nuggets got involved with their second trade of the day, acquiring one of the bigger names available. Meanwhile, the Orlando Magic have been one of the busiest teams on Thursday, as they’ve acquired numerous new players onto their roster. […]

The Boston Celtics have been swirling around the NBA trade deadline rumor mill for what seems like forever. They’re finally getting involved with a trade before the deadline with the Orlando Magic. The Celtics are acquiring Evan Fournier in the hopes it will help them space the floor moving forward. As for the Magic, they’re […]

Another trade has come through before the NBA trade deadline, this time between the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic. With the Bulls in 10th place and making a playoff push, they acquire Nikola Vucevic and Al Farouq-Aminu from the Magic. On the other hand, Orland walks away with Otto Porter, Wendell Carter Jr., and two […]

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, some teams are shuffling around players in an attempt to either improve the roster or gather draft picks for the future. Between the Denver Nuggets and Cleveland Cavaliers, that’s exactly what these two teams did. with the trade involving JaVale McGee. The Nuggets are receiving McGee, while the […]

The NFC East has been one of the busier divisions in the NFL this offseason, and for good reason. Considering the Washington Football team won the division with a 7-9 record, this division has plenty of room for improvement. However, the Philadelphia Eagles still have one glaring weakness that has to be addressed soon. So […]

The NBA trade deadline is Thursday, March 25th at 3 PM Eastern. We should be seeing a few trades before then, so buckle up, grab some popcorn, and pay close attention to news sources. One trade that recently has gone down was between the Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons. The two teams have swapped point […]

The New England Patriots have been dominating news sources due to their aggressive action during free agency. However, on Wednesday, March 24th, a Patriot player made waves for another reason. Right tackle Justin Herron hit the news cycle in Arizona after stopping an attempted sexual assault, per ESPN. Police said a 30-year-old suspect was seen […]

The NBA trade deadline is on the 25th of March, meaning it’s right around the corner. The rumor mill has been buzzing for weeks, but no big trades have been made as of yet. One name that’s been floating around recently is the Toronto Raptors star point guard, Kyle Lowry, who the Lakers are reportedly […]

It’s no doubt the Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is considered a great influence. He’s been a role model for children to look up to throughout his career, as he’s been at the forefront of changing the way basketball is played in the NBA. Additionally, his wife Ayesha Curry has been busy making a […]

The New York Knicks took on the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night that turned out to be a solid game for New York. The game ended in a 131-113, boosting the Knicks to a 22-22 record. However great the game was for the team, it seems the night ended early for one fan. Apparently, a […]

Drew Brees is now retired and seems to be enjoying his time. He’s spending more time with his family, still rooting for the New Orleans Saints, and apparently, has picked up a crazy hobby. Hobbies are the epitome of retirement, but Brees seems to have taken that to an entirely new level. While being a […]

The NFL free agency has been packed with big signings and interesting decisions. However, for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, they’ve been able to maintain their Super Bowl-winning roster this offseason. Having brought back Chris Godwin, Shaquil Barrett, and Lavonte David, the front office has secured most of their roster for next year. Another name can […]

The Loyola-Chicago Ramblers have done the impossible and are moving onto the Sweet 16 after upsetting the number one seed Illinois Fighting Illini. Entering the tournament as the eighth seed, Loyola-Chicago wasn’t given much of a chance. Some pegged them as a possible Cinderella team after proceeding past the first round. But now, Cameron Krutwig […]

Most of the top names in the NFL free-agent market have found a new home, and for the Jacksonville Jaguars new head coach, Urban Meyer, it’s been an experience he wishes was different. Meyer has been a coach at the college level for quite some time, and there, recruiting is rather personal. He gets to […]

The New England Patriots have been quite aggressive this offseason. After signing two new tight ends, two new receivers, and multiple others, it’s clear this franchise is doing everything they can to improve. This isn’t something we typically see from Bill Belichick’s front office. The Patriots are more known to sit back and make sleeper […]

The NFL free agency is fully underway and it appears the Cincinnati Bengals have a secret weapon to help them sign available players. For some franchises, they sell the idea they’re a playoff-caliber team. Others can offer a ton of money or an increased role. But the Bengals? They have steak dinners with Joe Burrow, […]

The 11th ranked Syracuse Orange surprisingly dominated the San Diego State Aztecs in the first round and will now face the third-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers on Sunday, March 21st. It’s time to continue the NCAA odds series and make a Syracuse vs. West Virginia prediction and pick. The Orange (17-9) didn’t look like an 11th […]

The 15th ranked Oral Roberts Golden Eagles shocked the world after upsetting Ohio State in the first round. They move on to face the seventh-ranked Florida Gators in a matchup that will have the nation on the edge of their seats. The game takes place on March 21st, at 7:45 pm Eastern. It’s time to […]

After securing victories in the first round of the tournament, the Texas Tech Red Raiders will be taking on the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday, March 21st. It should be a great game, as the two teams match up well against each other. Here’s another rendition of our NCAA betting preview series and make a Texas […]

After each winning their first-round game of March Madness, the Loyola Chicago Ramblers will take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Sunday, March 21st. It’s time to continue the NCAA odds series and make a Loyola-Illinois prediction and pick. Loyola finished the season with a 25-4 record that earned them the eighth seed in the […]

After Sedona Prince, the forward for the Oregon Ducks women’s team showed off the weight room, or lack thereof, to the world via social media, the sporting world uproared about the noticeable differences. Prince’s video has sense, gone viral, and after multiple athletes and sports analysts called out the NCAA, it seems the college organization […]

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner and teams around the league are searching for ways to improve their rosters. The latest name to hit the rumor mill is Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors. With the Raptors currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, the chances of making the postseason are […]

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 […]