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Before Eric Bieniemy’s move to the Washington Commanders last year, he was part of the Kansas City Chiefs’ staff for almost a decade. This is probably why coach Andy Reid is very vocal about his support for the former NFL player turned coach. With Bieniemy’s recent decision to return to UCLA as the Bruins’ new […]

After a dominant regular season wherein they clinched the number one seed, the Baltimore Ravens fell in the AFC Championship Game to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a disappointing outing for the Ravens, who struggled to find the endzone for points the entire night. Recently, head coach John Harbaugh revealed that an emergency staff […]

Leadership is a word that can easily be talked about by anyone. Just by speech alone, any individual can claim that he/she is a leader. While it may be effortless to declare oneself as such, taking action to back up the claim is a different story. Some people say they’re leaders, while others actually show […]

The 2024 Slam Dunk Contest concluded with Mac McClung taking the win over Jaylen Brown in the final round. Sealing his victory with a reverse dunk over NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, McClung won his second-straight Dunk Contest. Still, with what’s trending over the internet now, fans are left to wonder what would have happened if […]

Courtesy of a go-ahead basket by Josh Hart with 2.8 seconds remaining, the New York Knicks carved out a thrilling 113-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons. However, the Detroit side wasn’t pleased at all with how the game ended. Prior to Hart’s heroics, a questionable non-call occurred involving Knicks’ Donte DiVincenzo and Pistons’ Ausar Thompson. […]

Sneakerheads rejoice! On March 6, Kyrie Irving’s first-ever signature shoe with Anta will be released. Officially named the “KAI 1,” Irving’s shoe features graphics that revolve around his Native American Ancestry, per ESPN’s Nick DePaula. The KAI 1 will be available globally on Anta.com for $125. OFFICIAL: Kyrie Irving’s 1st signature shoe with ANTA — […]

Blake Griffin hasn’t stepped on the NBA hardwood this season, and it looks like certain members of the Boston Celtics long for his veteran presence back on the team. Appearing on a podcast, Celtics guards Derrick White and Payton Pritchard admitted that they have been begging Griffin to return for one last ride with the […]

Ricky Rubio recently made a return to professional basketball a month after announcing his retirement from the NBA. The point guard signed a short-term contract with Euroleague team FC Barcelona, which lasts until the end of the season. Last year, Rubio took a leave from the Cleveland Cavaliers, citing mental health reasons as the cause. […]

Cam Newton recently made headlines after being involved in a brawl during a 7-on-7 youth tournament on Sunday. From the initial clips that went viral, it seems like the former NFL quarterback was defending himself from multiple assailants. Now, details have emerged confirming that Newton was indeed going solo against several people during the event. […]

The Golden State Warriors fell to the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, 119-103. What made this recent game painful for Golden State was how they built and squandered a 16-point lead during the second quarter. As the final buzzer sounded, Stephen Curry and Co. collected their seventh straight loss to the Nuggets. Following the game, Warriors […]

As the NFL prepares for the upcoming season, the league’s competition committee is said to be contemplating whether or not hip-drop tackles will be banned from the game moving forward, per NFL.com’s Judy Battista. A hip-drop tackle is when a player wraps himself around another, then drops his own weight to his opponent’s legs to […]

Sunday’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder was one that Houston Rockets players and fans would wish to forget. Leading by as much as 16 points during the second quarter, the Rockets faltered and allowed the opposition to claim a 123-110 victory in front of a dismayed Toyota Center. As the postgame discussions ensued, Rockets […]

Down by as much as 16 at one point, the Oklahoma City Thunder rallied to clinch a 123-110 victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday. Their win was spearheaded by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, who both had high-scoring nights. Holmgren in particular, managed to achieve a feat that puts him in the Thunder record […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ seven-game winning streak was snapped on Sunday by the Indiana Pacers. Behind 33 points from center Myles Turner, the Pacers took home a 133-111 victory with seven of their players scoring in double digits. As for the Mavericks, Sunday’s outing prompted comments from head coach Jason Kidd, who specifically spoke on what […]

The current talk surrounding Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos revolves around the quarterback’s expected release from the team this offseason. With all the drama surrounding Wilson’s benching and contract issues, many predict that the 35-year-old will be suiting up for a different franchise this year. Still, regardless of the situation, the quarterback himself continues […]

Friday’s in-game fracas between the Miami Heat and the New Orleans Pelicans resulted in a number of suspensions. All in all, five players were handed sanctions, Jimmy Butler included. The Heat star will be sitting out one game due to his involvement in the altercation, which prompted a funny reaction from the man himself. On […]

The San Francisco 49ers are currently reeling from a tightly fought Super Bowl loss, but the organization is already preparing to rebound next season. At the moment, the team is making minor adjustments to their roster, and they’ve started by releasing defensive back Isaiah Oliver, per the 49ers’ official website. Selected in the second round […]

On Friday, the Golden State Warriors granted Steve Kerr a $35 million extension that spans two years. Receiving around $17.5 million a year, Kerr now holds the highest annual coaching salary in NBA history. Of course, one player who couldn’t be happier for him was Draymond Green. Speaking to the media following the Warriors’ 97-84 […]

If there’s one thing Jimmy Butler is known for, it’s never backing down when it comes to heated moments. The Miami Heat star has seen his fair share of in-game scuffles, and through it all, he’s always stood his ground. It was demonstrated once again on Friday, during the Heat’s physical win over the New […]

The Golden State Warriors recently inked Steve Kerr to a two-year, $35 million extension. The move comes as the tenured head coach is already in the latter stages of his current contract, which expires at the end of this season. Now, Kerr will continue manning the sidelines for Golden State until the conclusion of the […]

If somebody decided to make a list of the best young players in the NBA today, Anthony Edwards is one name that would come to mind. The Minnesota Timberwolves guard recently appeared in his second All-Star Game this past weekend. Additionally, Edwards is putting up averages of 26.3 points, 5.3 assists and 5.2 rebounds per […]

While the PGA Tour is currently garnering the attention of most Golf fans, action has similarly been heating up in the Asian Tour. At the moment, the International Series Oman is ongoing, and one of the players participating is Peter Uihlein. Uihlien, a familiar face in the PGA and European scene, ranked T3 following Friday’s […]

The NHL trade deadline is just two weeks away, which means that teams looking to make last-minute moves have to start finalizing their decisions. Presently, one name being brought up ahead of March 8 is Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The 34-year-old is having a stellar season, despite all the rumors going around. Still, there […]

The Golden State Warriors are building momentum. With a 128-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday, the team has now won eight out of its last 10 games. Following their most recent victory, forward Draymond Green had very uplifting postgame comments about the team, particularly the younger players. “I think we’re on a […]

The San Antonio Spurs fell to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday, but this hasn’t stopped Victor Wembanyama from making strides as a player. The rookie produced another double-double, scoring 19 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. With his latest performance, Wembanyama joins several well-known names in achieving a certain feat. Hauling down the 500th rebound of […]

Danny Amendola seems to be very vocal about Bill Belichick as of late. He recently made a comment that goes along the lines of how the New England Patriots “worked for Bill but played for Tom (Brady).” Now, it seems that the former wideout isn’t done throwing jabs at his former coach. Appearing in “The […]

The Dallas Mavericks outlasted the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, 123-113. Behind big performances from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Dallas just won its seventh game in a row. The feeling of going on a winning streak this long seems to be new for PJ Washington, who had a hilarious answer to a question on the […]

After stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays, Hyun-jin Ryu is returning home. The 36-year-old pitcher will be rejoining the KBO League’s Hanwha Eagles after turning down a multi-year offer from an MLB team, per Yonhap News Agency’s Jeeho Yoo. Prior to his Major League years, Ryu played for the Eagles […]

The Phoenix Suns are currently playing the Dallas Mavericks, and as expected, the night has already been filled with drama. Considering the recent history between both teams, something was bound to happen. This time, the extracurriculars started even before tipoff and it involved Suns forward Kevin Durant. While the Phoenix players were making their way […]

More and more free agents are starting to sign with clubs as Spring Training ensues. Following the recent acquisitions of Tim Anderson and Gio Urshela, the market is now picking up for second baseman Kolten Wong, per MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. An 11-year vet, Wong had stints in 2023 with the Seattle Mariners and the […]

Trade rumors have been surrounding Kaapo Kakko as of late, but the New York Rangers forward doesn’t seem to be bothered. In fact, before the team’s game on Sunday at the MetLife stadium, Kakko was enjoying himself pregame by throwing around a football. He seems to have a hidden throwing arm, considering how some of […]

Last year, the St. Louis Cardinals had one of their worst seasons in recent years. Finishing the year with just 71 wins, the team fell short of making the playoffs for the first time in five years. This resulted in many offseason moves, one of which was the signing of Matt Carpenter. A familiar face […]

The Winnipeg Jets are in the midst of another winning season. Sitting in third place in the Central Division with a 34-15-5 record, the team just won their most recent outing against the Minnesota Wild. One of the biggest reasons for the Jets’ current success is none other than forward Kyle Connor. Appearing in this […]

Fresh off a third Super Bowl Championship, Patrick Mahomes continues to cement his name among the greats. In fact, there’s already an ongoing debate involving the Kansas City Chiefs superstar and NFL legend Tom Brady. Many are comparing Mahomes and Brady’s accolades during their first seven seasons in the NFL, and this was touched on […]

In an unfortunate turn of events, world number two-ranked Carlos Alcaraz had to bow out of his Rio Open match against Thiago Monteiro due to an ankle injury. Just a few minutes into the opening-round clash, Alcaraz appeared to have rolled his ankle, prompting the medical staff to put tape around the area. It would […]

The Miami Heat have made the playoffs consistently in the past four seasons. Led by Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro, South Beach’s favorite team has proven that they’re capable of going toe-to-toe with the league’s best every year. This season, the team is sixth in the Eastern Conference. While their current position still […]

The Cincinnati Reds are currently preparing for the upcoming season and their Spring Training session on Tuesday might be one that the team will remember for quite some time. An interesting occurrence sprouted up involving third baseman Elly De La Cruz and pitcher Hunter Greene…well, Hunter Greene’s car in particular. In a showdown between the […]

It looks like the highly-anticipated Michael Chandler – Conor McGregor clash will have to wait. Despite rumors going around that the two will finally clash in the Octagon during UFC 300, the UFC itself put an end to the speculation by announcing April 13’s main card…which didn’t include both fighters. Headlining UFC 300 is a […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend had its fair share of highlights, and one of them was Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu’s 3-point shootout. It was a thrilling spectacle, with Curry emerging as the victor, 29-26. However, Saturday night didn’t finish without a bit of controversy. NBA on TNT commentator Kenny Smith in particular, received online backlash […]