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With Deshaun Watson still a part of the Houston Texans franchise amid his trade demands, head coach David Culley is in a weird spot trying to navigate the media. Thursday, Culley seemingly sent some mixed messages on Watson’s status, and this situation continues to be a debacle. As a guest on Jim Trotter’s podcast, Culley […]

With the free-agent market opening up on March 17th, NFL franchises alike are making roster cuts to ensure themselves more money this offseason. The Philadelphia Eagles have been quiet since trading away Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, however, they could be making some moves. The Eagles may have a completely different offensive line next […]

With the NFL free-agent market opening up on March 17th, rumors of new faces on new rosters are heating up. The latest is Pittsburgh Steelers star receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who seems to have hinted he’s departing from the coveted franchise. Smith-Schuster is known for his dancing antics in the NFL and also being recognized as […]

The NFL rumor mill is heating up as the Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is upset with the franchise. He’s been vocal since the start of the offseason, as he’s displeased with the coaching decisions to take the ball out of his hands, and the lack of pass protection. This is something that’s been boiling […]

With the NFL cap being set at $182.5 million this year, NFL teams alike are busy making roster cuts to maintain their financial situations. It’s not an ideal situation, as the cap has gone higher every year until now due to COVID-19. One cap casualty was John Brown, the wide receiver for the Buffalo Bills. […]

Back in January, Shaquille O’Neal criticized Utah Jazz star, Donovan Mitchell, claiming, “[Mitchell] doesn’t have what it takes to get the next level.” Mitchell’s response was short and sweet, saying, “Aight.” It was a weird way to approach the post-game interview, however, it seemed Shaq had a different idea for what type of answer he […]

With the Golden State Warriors currently residing in 10th place in the Western Conference, head coach Steve Kerr is apparently switching up the rotation as a way to spark some much-needed energy. Kerr didn’t go into detail about the lineup changes, but we should be seeing Jordan Poole and James Wiseman get more involved in […]

This time last year, Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert became the first NBA player to contract the coronavirus, leading to the suspension of the NBA season. At the time, Gobert made it a point to touch everything, mess with his teammates, and purposely do the exact opposite of what one should do during a pandemic. […]

It seems as though the UFC continues to expand at a rapid pace. Since becoming UFC president in 2001, Dana White has grown the brand from the bottom of the barrel to the top of the combat sporting world. Now, it seems as though the UFC will be reaching new heights sometime in the near […]

Conor McGregor may have lost his last fight to Dustin Poirier, but he’s strutting like a winner right now. His Irish whisky company, Proper 12, was recently bought out, essentially doubling the former double champion’s net worth. McGregor launched Proper 12 back in 2018. It became an instant success, as McGregor himself was featured in […]

Having fought last back in 2012, MMA fighter Dan Hardy had been working as an analyst for the UFC for quite some time. However, it seems that has all come to an end, as Dana White and the UFC have let the 38-year-old veteran go. Apparently, during UFC 258, Hardy found himself in an argument with […]

In the latest news of combat sports, UFC president Dana White made sure his opinion on Jake Paul was clear while having a conversation with the legendary Mike Tyson. Paul is set to fight MMA fighter Ben Askren on April 17th, where the two will battle it out in a boxing match. While being a […]

After much speculation and rumors over the past two years, the Dallas Cowboys finally pulled the trigger in signing Dak Prescott to a long-term deal. Prescott agreed to sign a four-year, $160 million deal on Monday, per ESPN. The owner of the Dallas Cowboys, Jerry Jones, also seems excited about the deal as well. He […]

With the NBA All-Star break officially over, the regular season resumes on Wednesday. For the Boston Celtics, they play their first game after the break against the Brooklyn Nets with some significant news. Marcus Smart plans to return to the lineup after an 18-game absence due to a calf injury, giving the Celtics the boost […]

Last season was a spectacular one to watch for Alex Smith, as he made his way back to the league after suffering one of the worst injuries in history. He earned the Comeback Player of the Year award for his efforts, but not without the Washington Football Team coaching staff not wanting him under center. […]

With the NFL salary cap announced to be set at $182.5 million, franchises around the league are making their roster cuts to ensure they have enough money to improve their rosters. The latest cut victim is John Brown, wide receiver of the Buffalo Bills, per Jeremy Fowler. Bills have released wideout John Brown, per source. […]

It seems as though the NBA is rewarding the 16 teams that made the 2020 playoffs last season with some new uniforms. The league has been at the forefront of releasing different styles of jerseys, as what seems to be a daily occurrence. This brings us to the NBA Earned Jerseys reveal. The latest to […]

The AFC North might just be the best division in football. Last season, they had three of the four teams make the playoffs, and it looks like this division will repeat that performance next year.After being NFL bottom feeders for decades, the Cleveland Browns have finally risen to the top of the league. The past […]

The NFC North is one of the more competitive divisions in the NFL. Even though they struggled at times through the 2020 season, the Chicago Bears found themselves in the playoffs. However, they were bounced out early, and now have the 20th overall pick in the upcoming draft. The Bears have already been busy this […]

As the NFL offseason is in full swing, some questions and concerns have come up involving New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones. He has been subpar through his first two seasons of his career, but it seems the Giants’ front office has his back. Even with a noticeable drop in play compared to his rookie […]

The Denver Broncos finished last in the AFC West with a 5-11 record, which means they should have a busy offseason. They seemed to struggle all year long, specifically at the quarterback position. For this reason, the franchise has been linked to rumors about potentially trading for Deshaun Watson. With an exciting, young roster on […]

With vaccines for the coronavirus slowly being distributed across the world, the closer we get to having COVID-19 protocols loosed in the NBA. With the elderly and frontline workers receiving the vaccine first, we’re now trickling our way to even more of the population. For this reason, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was asked if […]

The NBA All-Star game takes place on Sunday night, however, there have been two players in the league who have been ruled out due to contact tracing. Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons will not be participating in the All-Star game, raising concerns about safety protocols, and questioning whether or not the All-Star game should even […]

With the NBA All-Star Game tipping off Sunday night, multiple players participating are displeased with the league choosing to have these festivities, including LeBron James. Brooklyn Nets star James Harden is also among this list of unhappy superstars participating in the All-Star Game. Harden let his feelings be known during his All-Star media session: James Harden: […]

The NBA All-Star game takes place Sunday night despite receiving some mixed feelings from players around the league. Paul George being one of the more vocal athletes about playing the All-Star game during a pandemic, shared his opinions amid the news of Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons getting ruled out for the contest. Back in […]

The NBA All-Star weekend is finally upon us, as the activities take place on Sunday, kicking off at 6:30 pm eastern. Everything is being packed into one eventful night before resuming the season later in the week. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is just one All-Star playing this weekend, while also participating in the […]

The New York Knicks are currently making a playoff push in the Eastern Conference. Despite that, it seems as though the Knicks have no interest in signing Detroit Pistons buyout player Blake Griffin. New York is ranked 5th in the East right now and believes they’re a player away from becoming a potential contender. However, […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers playing as one of the best teams in the NBA, the team is close to having CJ McCollum rejoin the roster alongside Damian Lillard. When the two are healthy and on the court together, they are arguably the best longstanding backcourt duo in the league. Between Lillard’s leadership and McCollum’s […]

Jan Blachowicz vs. Israel Adesanya lead the way as the main event in UFC 259. Both fighters are coming off impressive victories, as they each enter the octagon Saturday night to continue their impressive runs. Blachowicz’s last fight was a highly anticipated matchup against Dominick Reyes. The bout ended after the Polish fighter knocked out […]

It’s time! One of the most highly anticipated fight cards this year, UFC 259 aims to be packed with action throughout the entire evening. A belt is on the line in three of the five fights on the main card. Petr Yan looks to win his first title defense against Aljamain Sterling. Amanda Nunes will […]

UFC 259 takes place Saturday, March sixth, and it’s the biggest card of the year so far. With Jan Blachowicz vs Israel Adesanya leading the way as the main event, it seems as though Blachowicz has a secret weapon he believes will give him the edge. Per TMZ Sports, Blachowicz revealed his secret weapon during […]

The NBA trade deadline is March 25, meaning trade rumors will continue to heat up in the coming weeks. As usual, the Boston Celtics are in the middle of plenty of these rumors, and president Danny Ainge has openly talked about the possibility of upgrading the roster. We’ve seen names like Nikola Vucevic and Jerami […]

The Utah Jazz suffered a tough 131-123 overtime loss to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week. There was plenty of controversy with the officials coming down the stretch, with Donovan Mitchell getting ejected in overtime. While leaving the game, Mitchell was seen slapping a water cooler, hitting a security guard on the way out: Donovan […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal reached out to Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard in 2019, asking him a question to better understand Lillard’s mindset a bit more. Having played his entire career with the Wizards, Beal sought advice from Lillard, another superstar guard who has a similar playing style as himself and who […]

The NBA trade deadline is quickly approaching, and the buzz surrounding Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker has grown much louder. With the Rockets out of contention, a number of contenders are reportedly interested in the veteran. TrueHoop’s Tom Haberstroh talked to some executives around the league, and there are some who have an idea where […]

On Thursday night, Chicago Bulls star shooting guard Zach LaVine was forced to call police after a crazed fan refused to get off his property. LaVine was apparently home when the woman arrived, demanding to talk with him, per TMZ Sports. We’re told Zach did not know the woman — but she had traveled from […]

With the All-Star Game on Sunday, players around the league are preparing to show off their skills, or enjoy a nice break if they’re not involved with any of the contests. After the Boston Celtics clinched their fourth win in a row, Jayson Tatum was asked about playing alongside Bradley Beal, the superstar shooting guard for […]

The sporting world continues to create more roles for women with the NFL hiring Maia Chaka as an official. She’s the first Black female official in NFL history and the second woman to be hired after Sarah Thomas. Chaka has quite a bit of experience, making her more than qualified to be an official in […]

After losing in a blowout to the Phoenix Suns, the Golden State Warriors have found themselves in a three-game losing streak heading into the All-Star break. They’re just over the .500 mark with a 19-18 record, so if this team wants to make the playoffs, they have to find a way to improve during the […]