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The Los Angeles Lakers have found themselves in fifth place in the Western Conference after LeBron James and Anthony Davis fell to injury in the middle of the regular season. Luckily for them, Davis is already back in the lineup and once LeBron is healthy, Los Angeles will be good to go in the postseason. […]

The Charlotte Hornets have been a surprise team, for the most part, this season. The addition of LaMelo Ball sparked the Hornets into becoming a competitive team in the Eastern Conference. However, due to his injury, Charlotte has dropped a tad in the rankings. Even so, that hasn’t stopped this team from competing at a […]

Jon Jones has been in the headlines ever since his last bout in February 2020. The Lightheavyweight champion has made the move up to the Heavyweight division but has yet to have a fight scheduled. It was speculated that Jones was going to face off against the winner between Stipe Miocic and Francis Ngannou, mainly […]

UFC 261 is stacked with three title fights on the night. The co-main event is going to be a heated contest between Weili Zhang and Rose Namajunas, as the two women fight for the Strawweight belt. Zhang is looking for her third title defense in a row, while Namajunas is aiming to reclaim the belt […]

UFC 261 is one of the biggest cards of the year, as Kamaru Usman takes on Jorge Masvidal in a highly anticipated rematch. The main event can be seen on ESPN+ via pay-per-view, starting at 10 pm Eastern. The first time these two fought, Usman walked away victorious after controlling the Octagon throughout the match. […]

The Golden State Warriors sit .500 with a record of 30-30. They’re in the mix to participate in the play-in game this year. With just 12 games left in the season, the Warriors are doing everything they can to make the postseason this year. Within the last week, Golden State faced off two of the […]

The NFL made some noise on Friday when the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens struck a blockbuster deal involving Orlando Brown and six draft picks. The Ravens are getting the No. 31 pick as part of the trade, giving them two first-round picks in the 2021 NFL Draft. They also have the 27th pick. […]

On Friday morning, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Justin Layne was arrested, per ESPN. He’s facing a felony gun charge after police pulled him over in Lake County, Ohio. Layne was visiting his hometown during the offseason, as he apparently was arrested “less than 20 miles northeast of Cleveland, where he went to high school.” The felony […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have had quite the interesting approach to building their roster this offseason. After dishing away most of their offensive linemen, who were pretty solid for the most part, the Raiders now are potentially looking to make a big splash in the NFL draft this year. According to Ian Rapoport, the Raiders […]

The highly anticipated 2021 NFL draft is due to start on April 29th. This year’s class is stacked with defensive talent, especially with pass rushers. It’s been nearly impossible to project where each pass rusher will go, as they’re all so close talent-wise. For that reason, there will be some very happy franchises this year […]

It’s not uncommon for the TNT Halftime crew to make headlines the day after a broadcast. With Shaquille O’Neal, Ernie Johnson, Kenny “The Jet” Smith, and Charles Barkley, the four of them usually provide hilarious commentary that entertains NBA fans that tune in. However, every so often, a joke will go too far, and that […]

The Toronto Raptors are just outside of the playoff picture to make the play-in game at the moment. Currently, in 12th place and half-game behind the 10th place Washington Wizards, the Raptors are doing everything they can to make the playoffs. Before the trade deadline, the front office made a trade with the Portland Trail […]

With the NFL Draft taking place in less than a week, Dallas Cowboys owner/general manager Jerry Jones is still drooling over Kyle Pitts. The Florida Gators tight end is entering the draft as one of the most talented prospects at the position in years. Jones can’t help but imagine what the Cowboys’ offense would look […]

The Milwaukee Bucks sit comfortably in third place in the Eastern Conference with a 36-22 record. With just 14 games left in the regular season, the playoffs are nearly a foregone conclusion for this organization. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, the Bucks have a shot to beat anyone on any given night. However, Jrue […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, so each franchise is putting together their last-minute scouting reports in preparation. This year’s class is stacked with talent throughout, as it seems to be a well-rounded group of prospects entering the league. One position that has been gaining much attention this offseason is the running back group. […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Geno Hayes is currently in hospice care fighting for his life due to liver disease, per Jenna Laine of ESPN. She provides some detail explaining that Hayes has been awaiting a liver transplant for several weeks now. Geno Hayes played seven years in the NFL, four of them with the […]

Donovan Mitchell’s injury came at a poor time for the Utah Jazz, as they’re attempting to clinch first place in the Western Conference. Only 1.5 games ahead of the Phoenix Suns, the Jazz are doing everything they can to maintain the top seed. Even so, one player who has really stepped up is Jordan Clarkson. […]

The New Orleans Saints star cornerback Marshon Lattimore made headlines back in March after being arrested after a traffic stop. He was found with a loaded gun hidden in his waistband and was arrested as the gun was allegedly stolen, per CBS News. Recently, bodycam footage of the incident has been released, showing the entire […]

DeVonta Smith enters the NFL draft as one of the most polarizing players available. After becoming just the fourth wide receiver in college football history to win the Heisman trophy, some general managers are still nervous about his potential at the pro level. It’s no question Smith dominated college football last season, posting a ridiculous […]

With the playoffs right around the corner, Russell Westbrook and the Washington Wizards have gotten hot at the right time. Currently, on a six-game win streak, the Wizards have forced their way into 10th place in the Eastern Conference, giving them a chance to partake in the play-in game for a spot in the playoffs. […]

Alex Smith is officially retired following a miraculous comeback to the NFL after suffering one of the worst injuries in sports history. After the Washington Football Teams had their season end, Smith hit the free-agent market where he had hoped to find a starting spot somewhere in the league. Before hanging it up, Alex Smith […]

Alex Smith had the absolute best comeback story in recent sports history this past year. In fact, it was such an impressive feat, many are claiming the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year award be named after him. However, after 16 years in the NFL and making the spectacular comeback after his gruesome leg injury, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers currently reside in first place in the Eastern Conference. At just half a game ahead of the Brooklyn Nets, the Sixers are doing everything they can to secure the number one seed for the playoff race. Joel Embiid has been a monster this season, to say the least. Currently, he is averaging […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the hottest teams in the league right now after securing their fourth straight win on Wednesday night. Even with the loss of Jamal Murray, the Nuggets are still finding ways to win. Recently the Nuggets brought in Austin Rivers to play point guard as a way to fill in […]

With the playoffs right around the corner, the Portland Trail Blazers have found themselves in a rut the last few games. They’re currently on a three-game losing streak after suffering a tough loss to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. They’ve lost five of their last six games, all of which have been by nine […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are in a bit of turmoil at the moment. Since winning the Super Bowl back in 2018, the franchise has nearly dropped off the face of the earth. They’ve traded away Carson Wentz, making room for Jalen Hurts to grow and prosper. However, according to Adam Schefter, Nick Sirianni is not willing […]

The Seattle Seahawks are one of the best teams in the NFC West right now. Even though there was some turmoil between Russell Wilson and the coaching staff, it seems the two have settled their differences. The franchise has high hopes for the 2021 season, and so does Tyler Lockett. The Seahawks receiver recently inked […]

With a 16-43 record, D’Angelo Russell and the Minnesota Timberwolves are not going to make the playoffs this year. They’ve struggled all season long, as they’re a relatively young roster still trying to figure things out. However, they’ve won four games in their last 10 games. Not the best, but it’s at least an improvement […]

Oh boy. Here we go again. Jake Paul just isn’t capable of keeping his mouth shut. We all knew after he (supposedly) knocked out Ben Askren in the first round, Jake Paul would become even more annoyingly arrogant. He’s taken his trash talk to UFC Legend Daniel Cormier, per TMZ Sports. “Daniel Cormier, I’ll beat […]

Things got weird on NBA Twitter on Monday after a well-known Los Angeles Lakers writer, podcaster, and personality named Vivian Flores turned out to be a catfish… Or maybe not. It’s still not clear whether she actually exists or doesn’t. As I said, things got weird on NBA Twitter, per USA Today. Either way, it […]

It appears that an NBA fan has found a doppelganger of LeBron James, who happens to play in the league right now. Sharing his take on the popular site, TikTok, Adam Faris provides a highlight reel of a current NBA player during his high school basketball days. @adampfaris 😳😳 #nba #lebron #fyp ♬ Blue Blood […]

The Miami Heat are dealing with some notable injuries as they fight for a playoff spot. Jimmy Butler is out for Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, while Victor Oladipo has been out with a knee injury. It has been unclear as to when exactly Oladipo will return to the lineup for Miami, with Heat […]

The Atlanta Hawks sealed their victory on Sunday after a close battle with the Indiana Pacers. The Hawks had four players score 23 or more points, with Trae Young leading the way with 34 points, 11 assists, and five rebounds. Although Young put on a great performance to help his team secure a win, he […]

The matchup between the New York Knicks and New Orleans Pelicans is a game that contains serious playoff contentions for both sides. Both teams are doing everything they can to stay alive, as the NBA playoffs linger in the near distance. Lonzo Ball has had his name swirling around the rumor mill throughout most of […]

The Miami Heat are due to challenge the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, however, they’ll be without Jimmy Butler because of an ankle injury. Butler tweaked his ankle back on April 13 during their game against the Phoenix Suns. According to the Miami Herald’s Anthony Chiang, Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra claims the ankle has not […]

The New York Knicks are facing the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, and they had to deal with an early injury scare to Nerlens Noel. With starting center Mitchell Robinson already out, losing Noel too would be a detrimental loss. Lucky, it appears Noel is going to be okay after hurting his hand in the […]

The Golden State Warriors are currently fighting to stay alive in the Western Conference, as they have a shot at partaking in the NBA’s play-in game this year. The front office has done its part in finding depth to the roster, and it seems they’re rewarding Gary Payton II for his efforts on his 10-day […]

On Saturday night, people tuned in to watch the pay-per-view boxing event between Jake Paul and Ben Askren. There was some hype built up around the fight, as a lot of people wanted to see Paul finally lose. Instead, we witnessed Paul win via knockout in the first round. Askren took to Twitter soon after […]

It has been a rather rough couple of years for Jabari Parker, who has been on a number of different teams since he started his career with the Milwaukee Bucks. Parker started last season with the Atlanta Hawks before getting traded to the Sacramento Kings a month before the season was postponed due to COVID-19. […]