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UFC legend Andrei Arlovski takes the cage again for the second time this year. This time he’ll be fighting against Chase Sherman, who has been slowly climbing the ranks of the Heavyweight division. Arlovski looked good in his last fight until Tom Aspinall took his back and finished the fight by submission. As for Sherman, […]

The co-main event of UFC Fight Night on ESPN should be one for the ages. Fan-favorite Jeremy Stephens takes on one of the UFCs rising stars, Drakkar Klose. This Lightweight bout should be exciting, as it’s likely it ends with a spectacular finish. Let’s dig into our Jeremy Stephens vs Drakkar Klose prediction. It’s been […]

With another installment of UFC Fight Night, Robert Whittaker and Kelvin Gastelum lead as the main event of the evening. Catch the fights on Saturday night, 10 pm Eastern on ESPN. Whittaker enters the Octagon as the number one ranked fighter behind champion Israel Adesanya. As for Gastelum, he’s currently ranked eighth in the Middleweight […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, but teams will be allowed to trade once again after the season comes to an end. Steve Kerr, the head coach of the Golden State Warriors, was asked point-blank about James Wiseman’s possible availability this offseason. The Warriors rookie center has had an up and down season […]

We’re in the back end of the NBA regular season with the playoffs right around the corner. Most teams are making that final push for a spot in the postseason, but there are a few bottom-feeders likely already preparing for the NBA draft. The reason being, USC star Evan Mobley has officially declared to take […]

Shaquille O’Neal has quite a way with words sometimes. In his most recent viral clip from Inside the NBA, Shaq dished the scoop on “Usher Bucks.” Usher, the famous R&B singer, recently made news after social media roasted him for getting caught handing out fake $100 bills with his face printed on them at a […]

The New York Jets have been one of the worst teams in the league for quite some time now. They seem to be the butt of the joke lately, especially since the Cleveland Browns have finally turned things around. However, the Jets are in a great position to rebuild the roster and put themselves back […]

The Brooklyn Nets are just one game back from being in first place in the Eastern Conference. They’re currently making their final push for home-court advantage, as they only have 17 games left on the schedule. The roster is absolutely loaded, and they have Steve Nash and Mike D’Antoni drawing up plays. However, according to […]

In the early 2000s, the Phoenix Suns changed the way the game was played. At the time, Mike D’Antoni was the head coach and Steve Nash was the starting point guard. The Suns ran what was known as the “7-seconds-or-less” offense. The goal was to score every offensive possession in seven seconds or less every […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki is a part of a rare group we don’t see much of in the NBA these days. He spent 21 years in the league, all as a member of the Mavs. Sticking with one organization used to be the norm, with stars like Dirk, Kobe Bryant, and Tim Duncan the […]

The Boston Celtics have slowly but surely been climbing the ranks of the Eastern Conference. The Celtics now have a 30-26 record and are sitting in fifth place thanks to a five-game win streak, getting on a hot streak at the right time. During Thursday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Celtics were […]

The Chicago Bulls are struggling as they try to keep the No. 10 spot in the Eastern Conference, and now they’ve been hit with more bad luck. Bulls All-Star Zach LaVine is set to miss some time after entering into the NBA’s health and safety protocols, per Adrian Wojnarowski. With just 18 games left in the […]

LaMarcus Aldridge has officially announced his retirement after playing 15 years in the NBA. He played nine of those seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers. He was originally drafted by the Chicago Bulls as the second overall pick in the 2006 draft. However, on draft night the Trail Blazers were able to strike a deal […]

On Thursday morning, long-time NBA veteran, LaMarcus Aldridge surprisingly announced his retirement from the league. After recently inking a deal with the Nets after being let go by the San Antonio Spurs, Aldridge walks away from the game after announcing he’s suffering from an irregular heartbeat. After his announcement, the NBA world reacted with heartfelt […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been all over the place this offseason, but on Thursday, the front office made a solid decision after signing Aldon Smith to a one-year deal, per Mike Garafolo. Smith can provide some consistency in the Seahawks’ pass rush, improving the defense to help the team overall. Another one: The #Seahawks and […]

The Cleveland Browns made a splash in free agency as they just signed Jadeveon Clowney. Pairing him up alongside Myles Garrett, the Browns are shaping up to have one of the best defenses in the league next year. We finally received details of Clowney’s deal, thanks to Ian Rapoport sending a comprehensive breakdown on Clowney’s […]

In recent news, Mark Cuban and Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks criticized the NBA’s play-in game for the postseason this year. Cuban was later on record for clarifying his reasoning, blaming the COVID protocols as his justification for not accepting the play-in game. He went as far as to say, “In a normal year […]

Plenty has happened in the world of politics recently that have spilled over into sports. From the MLB moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta to Denver, to the unfortunate death of Daunte Wright. As a way to peacefully protest, some athletes have taken it upon themselves to kneel during the National Anthem before the […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the mix for a potential playoff spot as they are currently ranked ninth in the Western Conference. To make their final push for the postseason, the front office went and snagged Gary Payton II out of the G-League to boost their roster. After signing a 10-day contract, Payton II […]

The stock market, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have been a hot commodity as of late. Stock market craziness swept the nation during the GameStop debacle where Robinhood and other broker sites closed the stock from being purchased temporarily. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and Dogecoin have been two of the most popular cryptos on the market all thanks to […]

Jamal Murray has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL. He’s also likely to be sidelined for a good chunk of next year as well. It puts the Denver Nuggets in a rough spot, as they’ve been playing so well with Murray acting as one of their main […]

Luka Doncic hit an astounding game-winner that rocked the NBA world. It put the Dallas Mavericks 2.5 games ahead of the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference, increasing the Mavs’ chances of securing a playoff spot this year. What happened after the game only Luka Doncic endeared himself to Mavs fans even more. After hitting […]

One of America’s favorite couples is breaking up and this time it seems to be for real. Former New York Yankees third baseman, Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez, are calling it quits after just about four years, per TODAY. Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez announce breakup in TODAY exclusive https://t.co/vGHfmC78X7 — TODAY (@TODAYshow) April 15, […]

In a thriller on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks edged the Memphis Grizzlies by just one point. In the closing 1.8 seconds remaining in the game, Luka Doncic was given the ball and made an acrobatic 3-pointer to give the Mavs a 114-113 win. It was a shot heard ’round the world, as NBA players […]

After a four-year absence from the NFL, Aldon Smith made his return with the Dallas Cowboys in 2020 and played better than anticipated. Although the Cowboys struggled as a whole defensively, Smith was able to produce 48 total tackles (five for a loss), 14 quarterback hits, and five sacks. He also picked up two fumbles, […]

This year, the NBA has introduced a play-in game scenario for the playoffs. For both conferences, seeds 7-10 compete in said play-in game. The winners of those matchups earn the seventh and eighth seeds in their conference. Naturally, whenever something new comes to fruition, there will be some criticism. Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took to Twitter […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald is facing assault charges after an alleged altercation with a man at an after-hours club in the early hours of April 11, according to Mick Stinelli of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pittsburgh attorney Todd Hollis is representing DeVincent Spriggs, who was reportedly left with a concussion and other injuries. A […]

Julian Edelman announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday after failing his physical. The New England Patriots felt it was for the best he’s no longer on the roster, as Edelman has been dealing with a serious knee injury for quite some time. After Edelman announced his retirement, social media went into a frenzy […]

It’s no secret the New York Knicks had some level of interest in New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball before the NBA trade deadline. The Knicks obviously didn’t bring him in, but they will reportedly revisit the pursuit when Ball becomes a restricted free agent this offseason. The Knicks need help at point guard, […]

Everybody knows Aaron Rodgers has been the guest host for Jeopardy! the past couple of weeks now. There have been some seriously funny clips during Rodgers’ stint as the host. During Tuesday’s episode, the contestants were given a rather easy question with the answer being, “Who are the Green Bay Packers?” Instead, the contestants have […]

UFC 257 took place back on January 23rd, 2021. It was the first pay-per-view event the UFC held this year, which was a highly anticipated rematch between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. During the contract negotiation stage of the fight, McGregor’s team was the first to reach out and ask Poireir’s team to make it […]

Although some NBA teams have allowed fans back into the stadiums, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the few that have not. However, that is all changing as the Lakers take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. The Lakers will have some fans in attendance at Staple Center for the first time since […]

It has been a while since we last saw Evander Holyfield in the ring, but it seems he’s making a return soon. We’ve seen speculation that Holyfield would face off against Mike Tyson in a rematch, but that fight is slipping into uncertainty the more time goes on. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, Evander […]

On Sunday, April 11 at approximately 3:10 p.m. ET, Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela was put to rest after Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges annihilated him for one of the sickest dunks we’ve seen this year. Everyone loves to watch posterizing jams, and Bridges delivered in a big way on this one. Bridges elevated above […]

It’s no question that Eddie George is a legendary player in football. He dominated at the running back position throughout his career. He’s considered to be one of the best running backs in Ohio State’s school history, while also holding that same regard for the Tennessee Titans franchise. Eddie George is now taking on a […]

The Brooklyn Nets surprisingly lost to the shorthanded Los Angles Lakers in a heated contest on Saturday night. Without LeBron James, Kyle Kuzma, or Anthony Davis in the rotation, the Lakers reserves were able to cap off a 126-101 win over the Nets. However, during the game both Kyrie Irving and Dennis Schroder were ejected, […]

UFC Vegas 23 was a spectacular event that showcased many rising stars in the UFC. One fighter who took the internet by storm was none other than Julian Marquez. “The Cuban Missle Crisis” pulled off an incredible submission finish during his bout, but it was his post-fight interview that got everyone buzzing. Marquez challenged Kansas City […]

The news coming out of the Houston Texans organization is still growing, as sexual assault allegations against Deshaun Watson continue to pile up. In fact, Deshaun Watson’s value in the league is dwindling as well. The Carolina Panthers were originally all-in on the superstar quarterback, but instead, they traded for Sam Darnold. Since then, Deshaun […]

The Miami Heat are in the thick of it as the race for the playoffs continues. They’re currently ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference while holding a 27-25 record. To make their push into the postseason, the front office made a big move before the trade deadline, acquiring Victor Oladipo from the Houston Rockets. Unfortunately […]