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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 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently tied for first place with the Brooklyn Nets in the Eastern Conference. The Sixers have been extremely consistent this season with Joel Embiid, Ben Simmons, and Tobias Harris leading the way. They have a great shot at earning the first seed in the postseason, giving them home-court advantage for their […]

The NFL Draft is just around the corner and the Dallas Cowboys continue to make the headlines with rumors. It’s no secret the Cowboys’ offense is stacked while the defense is lacking. Many believe the smart move for Dallas is to focus on the defensive side of the ball in this draft, however, one player […]

UFC Vegas 23 was one of the better cards as of late, with impressive performances from many fighters. However, Julian Marquez stole the show during his post-fight interview, calling out some prominent Kansas City Chiefs players for his next venture, per ESPN MMA. Marquez finished his fight with an impressive submission and then had the […]

Everyone remembers the insane game that took place between the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns right? You know, the Week 14 matchup that had the playoffs on the line for both franchises? Or better yet, the famous “cramp” game for Lamar Jackson, where everyone speculated he left the field to go number two? Well, John […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made some noise Saturday by defeating the Brooklyn Nets, with Talen Horton-Tucker playing a starring role with 14 points and 11 assists in his return from a one-game suspension. Horton-Tucker was one of three players who received a suspension for leaving the bench while Dennis Schroder and OG Anunoby got tangled up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers competed against the Brooklyn Nets in a national TV affair on Saturday night. In a game where LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Kyle Kuzma were sidelined, it was believed the Nets would stroll through this game for an easy win, even with James Harden out himself. Instead, the shorthanded Lakers took […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone. But before it ended, the Toronto Raptors and Portland Trail Blazers reached an agreement. In the deal, the Raptors sent Norman Powell and received Rodney Hood and Gary Trent Jr. Since the trade, Trent Jr. has been going off. In the nine games he’s played so far, […]

Paul Pierce was recently let go by ESPN after displaying a questionable live stream of himself partying with strippers. It was an incident that came out of nowhere that caused a stir of reactions from across the NBA world. Pierce’s analyst career is up in the air for now, as it’s unsure whether another sports […]

The Brooklyn Nets are primed to win the NBA championship this year. With a lineup that includes Kevin Durant, James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Blake Griffin, Deandre Jordan, and LaMarcus Aldridge, one can only assume they’re going to dominate. However, the team hasn’t had much playing time together as each of the big three has missed […]

The Master’s Tournament has been going on throughout the week. Saturday, April 10th, marks the start of the third round. This means we’re closing in on the winner of the tournament, as the fourth and final round takes place on Sunday, April 11th. There are multiple big-name golfers in the tournament this year. Justin Rose […]

The Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown have put it together recently, producing four wins in their last five games. They currently reside in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, increasing their chances of making the playoffs this year. Thanks to Jayson Tatum’s hot hand, the Celtics were able to close out the Minnesota […]

Jorge Masvidal is set to take on Kamaru Usman for the UFC Welterweight title on April 24th. It’s a highly anticipated rematch that hopefully contains more fireworks than their first bout. Masvidal is focused on facing Usman for the belt for now, but that hasn’t stopped him from firing shots at Colby Covington, per MMA […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost quite a bit of talent this offseason, however, they still aim to be one the best teams in the AFC North. The NFL draft will fill some holes on the roster, but they have some legitimate talent on the offense fans should be excited about. JuJu Smith-Schuster decided to stay […]

Kevin Durant has had a roller coaster of a career the last few years. The Brooklyn Nets superstar was recently in headlines due to his comeback from injury, while also making the news for his ugly interaction with Michael Rapoport over social media. Even so, Kevin Durant seems unbothered by the criticism and lack of […]

The Cleveland Browns have been one of the most active teams this offseason. The front office has gone out of its way to acquire top talent to improve the defense. After Baker Mayfield went ballistic in the final half of the season last year, this franchise is not too far away from becoming a Super […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner. The first round takes place on April 29th and until then, each franchise is conducting thorough studying of the rookie class. This year, NFL scouts are chomping at the bit to acquire some of the high-level talent available. This year’s group of rookies is deep in multiple […]

After the horrific events that transpired in Rock Hill, South Carolina, Phillip Adams’ brain is going to be studied after his killing spree. The former NFL player killed five people, and injured one more, on Wednesday, April 7th. Adams took his own life away via gunshot and was found Thursday night, per ClutchPoints. Adams’ father […]

Mike Malone’s Denver Nuggets have been playing as one of the best teams in the league recently. Their 34-18 record puts them in fourth place in a competitive Western Conference. The roster is stacked with talents with guys like Michael Porter Jr. and Aaron Gordon surrounding Nikola Jokic. They’re capable of matching up with anyone, […]

Friday was a spectacular day in the sporting world. MLB games, NBA games, and the Master’s Tournament were all seen across the world. However, history was made between the MLB and NBA, as we witnessed great performances between three professional athletes, per SportsCenter. What a Friday night 🤯👏 pic.twitter.com/yrPPrjZHwI — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 10, 2021 […]

Currently sitting in second place in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers have played as one of the top teams in the league. Joel Embiid suffered an injury scare not too long ago, but since then has been back in the Sixers lineup. Only being one game behind the first-place Brooklyn Nets, the Sixers are […]

The Miami Dolphins are bound for success for the coming future as the front office has acquired a plethora of draft picks. They also have a ton of cap space for the years beyond 2021, giving this franchise everything they need to stack the roster. After having an up-and-down rookie season, the Dolphins are hopeful […]

With UFC Vegas 23 taking place on Saturday, 3 pm eastern, UFC fans are given a treat to catch some fights early in the day. The prelims can be seen on ESPN, but then the main card will air on ABC. The main event between Martin Vettori and Kevin Holland is a highly anticipated bout, […]

With a 34-18 record, the Denver Nuggets sit comfortably in fourth place in the Western Conference. They’re one of the hotter teams right now and have a legitimate chance to win an NBA championship this year. Thanks to Nikola Jokic’s leadership, Denver won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Averaging 26.3 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 8.8 […]

The Chicago Bulls are currently ranked 10th in the Eastern Conference. Putting them in the running for the play-in game for now. The team suffered a loss on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks, but not without Zach LaVine going bonkers once again. He finished with 50 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. LaVine has […]

LeBron James has been out for 10 games straight now, and in his absence, the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling. They’ve gone 4-6 without him and Anthony Davis on the court, forcing the Lakers to drop in the Western Conference. Some have questioned whether Father Time is finally catching up to James at 36 […]

The world lost a rap legend and pop culture icon on Friday when Earl “DMX” Simmons passed away at just 50 years of age. Many have gone to social media to offer their condolences, as the rapper played a vital role in the upbringing of many. One of those people was none other than Los […]

With the NBA playoffs right around the corner, teams across the league are fighting for a spot in the postseason. One of those teams is the Los Angeles Clippers, who just so happen to be in third place in a stacked Western Conference. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George leading the way, one would think […]

The Minnesota Vikings finished with a 7-9 record last year, which was a bit of a disappointment, to say the least. Many had the Vikings pegged to be a playoff team in 2020, but instead, Minnesota fell short. This offseason, the front office has done its part to improve the roster and they appear to […]

It’s no secret that Antonio Brown burned every bridge while leaving the Pittsburgh Steelers. For whatever reason, he also chose to not have any relationship with Juju Smith-Schuster when he originally came into the league. However, Smith-Schuster shares his reaction with attempting to talk with Antonio Brown, per Yahoo Sports. “[Antonio’s] blocked me on all […]

The first round of the 2021 NFL Draft is set to begin on April 29. The Dallas Cowboys currently have the 10th overall selection, which means they have the opportunity to select one of the best prospects available this year. The Cowboys’ offense is loaded with talent, and the biggest need on that side of […]

With the playoffs quickly approaching, now is the time for the Portland Trail Blazers to separate themselves from the bottom half of the league and make a strong closing push to the regular season. Much easier said than done, as the top five seeds in the Western Conference are juggernauts in the league. Portland currently […]

In a heated battle on Thursday night, the Los Angeles Clippers were able to walk away victorious after defeating the Phoenix Suns 113-103. After suffering the loss, the Suns are now just two games ahead of the Clippers with the playoffs looming in the near distance. Star players Devin Booker and Chris Paul shared their […]

The Miami Dolphins have been gathering draft picks left and right since trading Laremy Tunsil to the Houston Texans. The front office has put the franchise in a great position to have future success, as they have plenty of cap space to work with on top of the plethora of draft capital as well. They […]

The Golden State Warriors have had a roller-coaster ride of a season as they hold a 24-27 record and the 10th spot in the loaded Western Conference. The Warriors are in a position to battle it out in the play-in tournament to give themselves a chance to play in the postseason. The Dubs are trying […]

With the NBA regular season coming to a close soon, each team is making their final push to make it to the playoffs. Thanks to the new play-in games the NBA has added this year, seeds 7-10 in both conferences will compete for the last two available playoff spots.After winning the championship in 2019, the […]

Former NFL player Phillip Adams was identified as the gunman in a mass shooting in South Carolina that saw him kill five people before he ultimately killed himself, per TMZ Sports. According to TMZ, Adams killed five people, including two children, on Wednesday down in Rock Hill, South Carolina. The victims were identified as 70-year-old Dr. […]