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LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Madison Square Garden on Saturday and managed a win against one of the Eastern Conference’s top teams, the New York Knicks. Behind 20-point outings from James and Austin Reaves, the Lakers carved out a 113-105 victory that marks their second straight win and gives the team […]

Year after year, the NBA All-Star game gathers the best players in the league for a highlight-filled weekend. It’s a treat for fans, as they get to see their favorite players put on a show in front of sold-out crowds. For the stars themselves, it’s a chance to enjoy and take a break from the […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s stellar showing continues. Against the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday, the forward had 29 points in 37 minutes of play, leading the Golden State Warriors to the win. Following the game, head coach Steve Kerr had nothing but positive comments to say about the 21-year-old. “This last month, I think he’s really broken through […]

The 2024 All-Star lineups have been fully revealed and unfortunately for Atlanta Hawks fans, Trae Young wasn’t selected this year. Despite being second in the Eastern Conference among fan votes, “Ice Trae” was ultimately left out of the festivities in Indianapolis. Following the Hawks’ Friday night win over the Phoenix Suns, Young was asked how […]

On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans garnered a nail-biting win over the San Antonio Spurs, 114-113. Behind Zion Williamson’s clutch heroics, the Pelicans managed to take their second win in a row. Williamson was able to seal the game by hitting an off-balance layup with 3.8 left in regulation. It all started with 12 seconds […]

It’s widely known that Soccer is the most popular sport in the entire world. Concluded by various surveys and studies, “The Beautiful Game” is well-loved all across Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America. However, it’s also acknowledged by many that the sport lacks popularity in the United States. And that’s exactly why Alexi Lalas is […]

Just in line with signing Shintaro Fujinami, the New York Mets continue to add to their Bullpen. The team has struck a one-year deal with left-hander Jake Diekman, per New York Post’s Joel Sherman. The deal reportedly includes a vesting option and at the moment, is pending a physical. The 37-year-old already has 12 seasons […]

Throughout the offseason, talks surrounding the Baltimore Orioles revolved around the team’s search for a starting pitcher. It looks like they’ve finally landed one. Just in time for spring training, the Orioles have acquired right-hander Corbin Burnes in exchange for Joey Ortiz, D.L. Hall and a competitive balance draft pick. A three-time All-Star and the […]

Nowadays, NBA offenses revolve around the three-point line so much that even big men are getting their points from the outside. From undersized power forwards to seven-foot giants, many of those playing the four and the five are a threat from beyond the arc. Still, there’s a small group of traditional bigs making a living […]

It looks like another Gore is on the rise. Scoring a 49-yard touchdown on his team’s first game possession, Frank Gore Jr. was named MVP of the East-West Shrine Bowl held on Thursday. Of course, just like his father, the younger Gore plays the running back position. And during the Shrine Bowl’s awarding ceremony, Frank […]

Even if the 2024 season has yet to begin, Colorado football is already looking at recruits for the long run. The Buffaloes have just made a re-offer to class of 2025’s Seuseu Alofaituli. In a post on X (Twitter), the lineman acknowledged the school’s effort to try and bring him in as part of Deion […]

Prior to Thursday’s matchup between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, the rivalry hype cooled off when it was announced that LeBron James and Anthony Davis would be sitting out for the night. Still, Austin Reaves and Co. made sure that the Celtics would be in for a surprise. By the end of […]

Regarded as one of the best coaches in NFL history, Andy Reid continues to add to his decorated career. Fresh off a Conference Championship win with the Kansas City Chiefs this past weekend, Reid is now making preparations for another Super Bowl appearance. Of course, to be able to coach at such a high level, […]

Following Raheem Morris’ departure, the Los Angeles Rams have named Chris Shula as defensive coordinator, per ESPN’s Sarah Barshop. Chris, the grandson of the late Don Shula, has been promoted to DC after taking on various coaching staff positions with the Rams since 2017. The Rams are currently in the midst of regrouping for next […]

The NBA trade deadline is only a week away, which means teams looking to land a deal are most likely finalizing their decisions. There’ve been a number of head-turning moves as of late, some of which include Pascal Siakam’s trade to the Indiana Pacers and OG Anunoby being shipped to the Big Apple in exchange […]

Stephen Curry put on a show against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Finishing with 37 points and eight three-pointers, Chef Curry and the Golden State Warriors handed Philadelphia their fourth straight loss. Among those supporting the Warriors courtside were players from the San Francisco 49ers. With the Super Bowl still more than a week away […]

The Green Bay Packers may have fallen from the playoffs over a week ago but at the moment, they have something to smile about. Defensive lineman Kenny Clark will be headed to Florida to participate in the Pro Bowl festivities, per Packers Wire’s Zach Kruse. Clark, a former UCLA Bruin, managed regular season totals of […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have a new head coach, and it’s none other than former NFL champion Antonio Pierce. With the team in offseason mode, Pierce is now tasked to assemble the coaching staff he’ll be going to battle with in 2024. While a number of coordinator candidates stand out, one name in particular is […]

Until now, football fans continue to discuss the past weekend’s conference championship games. From the Baltimore Ravens’ stunning loss to the San Francisco 49ers’ comeback, most of those tuned in still bear fresh memories from an eventful Sunday. Some memories aren’t too sweet, however, such as those of the Detroit Lions faithful. One particular memory […]

After dealing with a groin injury for most of the season, Kareem Hunt had recently undergone sports hernia surgery to fix a ruptured adductor, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. The running back appeared in fifteen regular season games for the Cleveland Browns this past year and was able to see action in the team’s Wild Card […]

Amid the sexual assault allegations toward five members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior Team, two of the accused players’ lawyers have released statements on the charges. Philadelphia Flyers goalie Carter Hart and Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube’s legal representatives have made their stance clear, claiming innocence in response to the allegations. Hart’s lawyers have […]

It looks like a potential reunion looms closer for the Los Angeles Rams. Following the departure of Raheem Morris, the team is currently searching for a new defensive coordinator. And right now, one of the names they’ll be interviewing is former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley. Staley is set for a Wednesday interview […]

On Monday, Doc Rivers made his coaching debut for the Milwaukee Bucks in a tough baptism of fire against the Denver Nuggets. It didn’t go as he would have liked, however, with the reigning champions carving out a 113-107 victory. Behind Nikola Jokic’s triple-double and Jamal Murray’s scoring outburst, Denver held off a late Bucks […]

Heartbreak could be the best word to describe the Detroit Lions’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Up by 17 during halftime, the Lions gave away the entire lead in the third quarter, eventually losing the game by just three points. One of the most talked-about topics following the loss was Dan Campbell […]

It looks like a potential fine might be headed for Anthony Edwards. Following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 107-101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, Edwards had straightforward criticisms directed to the officials. The guard specifically spoke on how the Timberwolves had to play through the Thunder’s physicality without any calls coming from the referees. “I’m gonna […]

Monday wasn’t the best of nights for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team fell to the Houston Rockets in a one-sided blowout on the road. And worse, a scary incident occurred late in the game involving LeBron James and Dillon Brooks. During a rebound battle, Brooks tried jumping behind James for an offensive board. As […]

Sunday’s win over the Baltimore Ravens has given the Kansas City Chiefs a chance at another Super Bowl. On the outside, the Chiefs looked like a force to be reckoned with as they bested the AFC’s top-seeded team to claim the Conference Championship. However, things didn’t always go as planned throughout the season. The reason […]

Ever since the Pittsburgh Steelers’ final game during this year’s Wild Card round, rumors surrounded the team regarding Mike Tomlin’s status as head coach. Tomlin, whose name has been synonymous with the team due to his decorated tenure in Pittsburgh, currently has one year left in his contract. Now, it seems that Steelers owner Art […]

The revamp under Nick Sirianni continues. Just days ago, the Philadelphia Eagles took in Vic Fangio and Kellen Moore to spearhead the defense and offense (respectively) as coordinators. Now, it looks like Sirianni is making another move as the team looks to start fresh in 2024. The Eagles are expected to hire former Seattle Seahawks […]

Sunday was a treat for football fans. With two highly-anticipated matchups to end the weekend, the entire country was tuned in to see who would end up as Super Bowl contenders. The NFC division, in particular, saw the San Francisco 49ers booking their tickets to Nevada after getting the best of the Detroit Lions. It […]

On Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers showed why they’re one of the best teams in the NFL today. Down by 17 points at the half, the 49ers went on a huge third-quarter run, eventually finishing the game with a win. One of the biggest reasons for their resiliency was none other than quarterback Brock Purdy. […]

Sunday was a day of celebration for Kansas City Chiefs fans. In front of a hostile M&T Bank Stadium, Andy Reid’s squad managed to take home the win and book a trip to the 2024 Super Bowl. Reid in particular, has now led the Chiefs to their fourth straight AFC title in five years. Following […]

On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs prevailed over the Baltimore Ravens, 17-10. Led by Patrick Mahomes, the Chiefs booked their trip to the Super Bowl and have now won the AFC for the fourth time in five years. Amid the celebrations, the Kansas City players were visibly seen wearing apparel with a graphic of their […]

Sunday night was one to remember for Saddiq Bey. The Atlanta Hawks forward scored 26 points in the win over the Toronto Raptors. Additionally, his big outing was capped by a game-winning putback with 1.3 seconds left in regulation. As the final seconds of the game ticked away, the Hawks had possession of the ball […]

Back in 2012, Gisele Bundchen went viral during Super Bowl XLVI. Following the New England Patriots’ defeat, the model was visibly seen uttering her famous comment in defense of Tom Brady: “My husband cannot f***ing throw the ball and catch the ball at the same time.” Fast forward more than a decade later, and it […]

Sunday night’s game at the Little Caesars Arena produced a result that most NBA fans didn’t foresee. Behind Jalen Duren’s 20-20 outing, the Detroit Pistons stunned the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder, 120-104. Duren finished with 22 points and 21 rebounds specifically. The big man was able to haul down nine offensive boards and shot […]

For Luka Doncic, Friday night was one for the books. The Slovenian superstar scored a career-high 73 points en route to a 148-143 win over the Atlanta Hawks. Doncic’s big game drew praise from personalities all over the league, and even Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd uttered a statement that encapsulates Doncic’s dominance on […]

During the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League final, a massive brawl ensued and it included former Los Angeles Dodgers star Yasiel Puig. Clips of the melee went viral, and Puig himself wasn’t happy about how he was portrayed by the media. The right fielder took to social media to post tweets defending himself, saying that he […]

There must be some sort of internal scoring competition between the league’s stars this week. Just this past Monday, Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns dropped 70 and 62 points respectively. Fast forward to Friday, it was Luka Doncic and Devin Booker’s turn. Booker matched Towns’ 62-point output. Doncic, however, set a record-breaking amount of points […]