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The Brooklyn Nets announced on Monday that they have parted ways with Jacque Vaughn, who was in the middle of his second year as head coach before being released. Amid the recent decision, discussions are now being raised on whether or not general manager Sean Marks is in the hot seat as well. Marks was […]

Tyrese Haliburton’s Sunday was one to remember. In his first-ever All-Star Game appearance, the 23-year-old sank 10 threes en route to a 32-point night. What made his outing even more special was how the game was played in Gainbridge Fieldhouse — the Indiana Pacers’ home court. During warmups, Haliburton was visibly cheerful, and it showed […]

The Chicago Cubs will be adding David Peralta to their roster, per New York Post’s John Heyman and FanSided’s Robert Murray. The 36-year-old outfielder, who spent the majority of his career with the Arizona Diamondbacks, became a free agent last season following a one-year stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2023, Peralta slashed .259/.294/.381 […]

The rebuild continues out on the East Coast. With a fresh start in mind to begin Jerod Mayo’s term, the New England Patriots just released a couple of veteran players. Defensive lineman Lawrence Guy and safety Adrian Phillips will be parting ways with the team, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The #Patriots are also releasing […]

On February 18, Damian Lillard reminded the world what Dame Time was all about. Highlighted by several logo threes — one of which included a shot from the half-court line, Lillard was selected as the NBA All-Star Game MVP. The Milwaukee Bucks guard finished with 36 points on his eighth career selection. His trip to […]

During Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, Draymond Green was present. He wasn’t a spectator, however. The Golden State Warriors forward was part of TNT’s announcing crew for the main event itself. Green is one of the more outspoken personalities in basketball, and he’s known to never hold back his thoughts. This time, his comments poked fun […]

The NBA All-Star game is usually played at a relaxed pace. Apart from fancy fastbreaks and highlight dunks, the intensity shown by players is close to none. And this is exactly what many fans are complaining about. With the NBA’s best all lacing up at once, many wish to see a game where the stars […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic just finished playing his fifth All-Star Game, which adds another accolade to his growing list of achievements. However, the Slovenian’s hilarious in-game highlights show that he absolutely doesn’t take the whole thing seriously. Apart from a blown self-alley-oop attempt, Doncic attempted a three-quarter court shot with over 30 seconds left […]

The NBA All-Star Game is currently underway and right now, fans are enjoying the league’s best put on a dazzling display of highlight plays. One big name in the mix of things is LeBron James, who is now seeing action in his 20th selection. James may be the West All-Stars Captain, but looking at his […]

Florida football just boosted its frontline. The Gators recently secured the commitment of four-star interior offensive lineman Peyton Joseph. A class of 2025 recruit, Joseph picked Florida over other suitors such as Florida State, Georgia Tech, Tennessee and Alabama. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 305 lbs, Joseph is a top-five IOL recruit in his class. […]

The Paris Olympics is over five months away, which means that plenty of basketball fans are already speculating about who Team USA will field in the world’s biggest sporting event. A number of stars have already voiced their interest in playing, and it looks like Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is one of them. […]

Until now, fight fans continue to await the highly-anticipated return of Conor McGregor. While the Irish icon already proclaims that he’s ready for a UFC comeback, it may take a bit more time before the world sees him in the Octagon once again. Speaking in a podcast, MMA journalist Ariel Helwani stated that, contrary to […]

Chet Holmgren is one of the NBA’s top young talents right now. Currently second in the rookie ladder, the Oklahoma City Thunder center averages 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds a game. Holmgren is just 21 years of age, but one thing everyone notices about him is his unwavering confidence. Just check back to his pre-draft […]

Junior Tafa might have just pulled off one of the most commendable moves in UFC history – and it didn’t happen inside the octagon. With an unexpected injury suffered by his brother, Justin Tafa, Junior decided to step in on a day’s notice as a replacement for UFC 298. He’ll be facing off against Marcos […]

Spring training has officially begun as the MLB season looms ahead. Many of last year’s top teams look to embark on another winning season while the squads who struggled aim for a more fruitful 2024. One organization that’s currently gunning for a bounce-back year is the Pittsburgh Pirates. Fresh off a quiet 73-win season, the […]

Gary Woodland continues to rise above adversity. The 39-year-old sank a clutch putt to make the cut on Friday during the Genesis Invitational, per PGA Tour and Palm Beach Post’s Tom D’ Angelo. Coming up clutch to move safely inside the cutline. @GaryWoodland is projected to make the cut for the first time since his […]

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame has just announced 14 finalists for the class of 2024, and Vince Carter is one of them. The former NBA player, known for his jaw-dropping dunks and athletic abilities, made the All-Star game eight times and won the famous 2000 Slam Dunk Contest. Upon being announced as a […]

CJ Stroud is coming off an impressive rookie season. Earning a Pro Bowl selection and winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year Award, the Houston Texans quarterback has shown plenty of promise at a young age. Right now, it seems as if he’s making the most out of his pro-athlete status as well. Stroud was […]

MLB teams are currently training for the upcoming season, and part of the preparations include getting accustomed to the new Nike Vapor Premium Jerseys. Unfortunately, the initial feedback has been nothing short of negative. Two of the teams that have received their batch of uniforms are the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Angels, […]

Right now, the most talked-about name in college basketball would be none other than Caitlin Clark. The Iowa basketball star just broke the NCAA women’s all-time scoring record and finished with a career-high 49 points all in one night. Her record-breaking shot, in particular, came in the form of a 30-footer from the logo, which […]

It’s been over four years since the basketball community lost the great Kobe Bryant, but until now, his legacy continues to live on. From young aspiring players to the professionals of today, the Mamba’s influence on the basketball community knows no bounds. And on Thursday, it seemed that Bryant may have played a part in […]

Heading into the All-Star break, the Milwaukee Bucks had one more game to go, and it was against the struggling Memphis Grizzlies. What was supposed to be a walk in the park, however, turned into one of the biggest upsets this season. Behind 27 points apiece from GG Jackson and Ziaire Williams, the severely short-handed […]

On Thursday, Caitlin Clark made history. Drilling a 30-footer during the first quarter of Iowa basketball’s game against Michigan, the superstar broke the NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record. Clark surpassed former record-holder Kelsey Plum, whose 3,527 career points stood at the top since 2017. Many were witnesses to the big feat, including Nike itself, […]

Following his retirement, it looks like Corey Kluber still wishes to be part of the MLB community. The former pitcher, who won the Cy Young Award twice, is currently being eyed by the New York Yankees for a special advisor position, per reporter Bryan Hoch. Back on February 9, Kluber announced that he would finally […]

Carlos Rodon’s 2023 wasn’t really a year to remember, baseball-wise of course. The pitcher started the season with a forearm injury, which caused him to miss games until July. New York Yankees fans eagerly anticipated his debut with the team, hoping that he’ll finally play the first season of his six-year, $161 million contract. Once […]

Usually, a professional NBA player’s route to the big league involves playing in the NCAA. While there are those who make it from overseas and the G-League, many top prospects go for the traditional collegiate pathway. And among the plethora of Division I schools in the country, some stand out above the rest. Take the […]

Following their 125-111 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers now hold a record of 29-26 and have won seven out of their last 10 games. For the first time in a while, the momentum is slowly building for the purple and gold, which is good news for LA fans. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder once again showed why they’re top contenders despite fielding such a young team. Behind big games from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Thunder pulled off a 127-113 win over the Orlando Magic. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 32 points and five assists while Williams tallied 33 points on 12-of-18 (66.7%) field goal […]

Jayson Tatum had himself quite a Tuesday night. Scoring 41 points and grabbing 14 rebounds, the five-time NBA All-Star led the Boston Celtics to a 118-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Additionally, he also performed a kind gesture for a well-known football player on the sidelines. Watching courtside at the Barclays Center was NFL quarterback […]

It looks like the Vancouver Canucks have taken an interest in Phil Kessel. As per the team’s official X (Twitter) account, the seasoned vet is set for a workout in Abbotsford sometime this week. Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin on Phil Kessel: “Phil has made his way to Vancouver and will be working out in […]

Back in December, the San Diego Padres made headlines when they sent away Juan Soto and Trent Grisham to the New York Yankees. With both gone, a big question mark rose in the Padres’ center and left field positions. At the moment, discussions have been raised on the topic of Fernando Tatis Jr. making the […]

Micah Parsons is arguably one of the best linebackers today. A recent finalist of the AP Defensive Player of the Year Award, the 24-year-old has been a huge reason for the Dallas Cowboys‘ winning record this past season. Before flying all the way to Texas, however, Parsons spent his youth back in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. And […]

Prior to the Milwaukee Bucks’ Monday-night matchup against the Denver Nuggets, fans were expecting a tightly contested clash that would go down to the wire. The case wasn’t so. Behind Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks put on a one-sided thrashing of the defending champions, winning their second game in a row. Expectedly, any game with both […]

On Monday, the New York Knicks fell to the Houston Rockets in a game decided by a crucial whistle. With the score all knotted up, Knicks guard Jalen Brunson was called for a foul with 0.3 seconds left after attempting to contest Aaron Holiday’s game-winning shot attempt. Holiday then made his free throws, sealing the […]

Last Sunday, fans were treated to a show with the Super Bowl going into overtime for only the second time in NFL history. Following the game, many reports surfaced about players being unaware of the new overtime rules. This apparently caught the eye of Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, who was less than […]

If somebody mentioned that one of the Golden State Warriors’ players sunk a half-court shot during a game, most basketball fans would shrug it off and think that it was just another day in the office for Stephen Curry. However, most fans would also be surprised to find out that it wasn’t Curry who made […]

The Houston Rockets recently acquired Steven Adams, providing the team with a veteran presence in the frontcourt. While the big man is still recovering from knee surgery, it seems that his rehabilitation progress is going well. Speaking to the media, Rockets general manager Rafael Stone confirmed that Adams would be back on the court once […]

For every sport, there are what some would call unwritten rules. Norms and ethics not found in the rulebooks, these unofficial codes of conduct are practiced by athletes, both professional and amateur alike. One such unwritten rule in Hockey revolves around empty-net goals. These goals signal the conclusion of a game. So usually, they’re performed […]

There’s more work to do for the Houston Astros front office. Fresh off signing Jose Altuve to a five-year, $125 million extension last week, the team now turns its sights to some of its other key players. Presently, the Astros are trying to ink long-term deals with third baseman Alex Bregman and right fielder Kyle […]