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With the Tampa Bay Buccaneers winning the Super Bowl, the rest of the NFC South will be busy this offseason attempting to knock them down from the top of the hill. The Carolina Panthers are a long shot to win their division next year, but they have some solid pieces to build around. During the […]

The AFC South could be top-heavy as we head into the 2021 offseason. However, since this time last year, the Houston Texans have been the laughingstock of the NFL. After former head coach, Bill O’Brien traded away DeAndre Hopkins and couldn’t even receive a first-round selection out of the transition, it seemed everything went downhill […]

The ongoing feud between Leon Edwards and Jorge Masvidal continues to grow ahead of Edwards’ UFC bout against Belal Muhammad. Back in 2019, Masvidal and Edwards got into a skirmish backstage at an ESPN+ post-show. Leon Edwards claims it was nothing but cheap shots, while Masvidal describes the encounter as giving him a “three-piece and […]

The NBA released the MVP ladder on March 5th, however, one missing name caught Duncan Robinson’s attention. The Miami Heat guard was shocked to see that his teammate, Jimmy Butler, was left off the list completely, per Anthony Chiang. Butler has been having a spectacular season, as he’s currently averaging 21.1 points, eight assists, and […]

On March 13th, Leon Edwards will be taking on Belal Muhammad in highly anticipated Welterweight bout. Edwards aims to maintain his top three ranking in the division, while Muhammad plans to shake things up and climb the ranks from 13th. Today, though, we’re looking at Leon Edwards Net Worth In 2021. In his last fight […]

Joel Embiid is undoubtedly a superstar in the NBA, however, it seems that’s come with a price. During Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards, the Philadephia 76ers star center landed awkwardly on his left leg. It was a scary moment watching Embiid fall, as his injury history raises concern for himself, the organization, and […]

Midway through the third quarter of Friday night’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Washington Wizards, superstar center, Sixers big man Joel Embiid, suffered an injury after landing awkwardly on his left leg. The injury looked much worse than it actually turned out to be, as Embiid is ruled out for the next 2-3 […]

With UFC Fight Night taking place Saturday night at 8:00 pm Eastern on ESPN+, Leon Edwards vs. Belal Muhammad headline the main event of the evening. Both fighters are currently on win streaks and aim to climb the ranks of the Welterweight division. Let’s dig into our Leon Edwards vs Belal Muhammad prediction. Leon Edwards […]

The first place Philadelphia 76ers took on the Washington Wizards on Friday night, winning the game 127-101. However, it wasn’t without a scare, as Joel Embiid fell awkwardly on his left leg. It looked incredibly painful as his leg bent in a way it shouldn’t and it was feared he had torn something in his […]

After finishing with a 1-15 record, the Jacksonville Jaguars enter the offseason with the most cap space, and the number one pick overall in the upcoming draft. After hiring Urban Meyer as their head coach, the franchise is setting itself up for future success. This is a crucial offseason, as each decision will depict the […]

With the AFC South coming down as a tight battle between the Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans, Tennessee was able to pull away and secure an AFC South Championship. However, if they plan to repeat that performance the front office will need to maintain the successful offense while improving the defense. Tennessee has two main […]

Last month, it came to fruition that Jeremy Lin experienced racism in the NBA G League after someone had called him “coronavirus” as a slight. Since then, Lin has appeared on CNN and has been heavily involved with raising awareness around Asian-American racism. The NBA has been investigating the incident with the help of Jeremy […]

After the season ended, it was speculated that Cam Newton would be playing for a new team next year, mainly due to the fact the New England Patriots organization said so themselves. However, in a recent turn of events, Cam Newton is coming back to New England on a one-year deal, per Jim McBride. BREAKING: […]

After going 8-8 and missing the playoffs in 2020, the Las Vegas Raiders aim to improve the roster and make the postseason in 2021. They’ve already been busy this month, trading away Trent Brown to the New England Patriots. For the Raiders, they’ll need to beef up their offensive line to get Josh Jacobs going […]

Recently as a guest on, “The Chris Collinsworth Podcast,” star cornerback Richard Sherman spoke about some of his teammates on the San Francisco 49ers and recalling his time with the Seattle Seahawks. One of his ex-teammates, Marshawn Lynch, is considered to be on the NFL’s greatest running backs during his time. Not does his personality […]

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: […]