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Penny Hardaway as a player was known as one of the most prolific scorers back in the 90s. Earning four All-Star selections during his days with the Orlando Magic, the 6-foot-7 guard was praised by many. However, now as the head coach for Memphis basketball, Hardaway is currently being put on blast. The number 10 […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are currently making final preparations as they get ready to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 21. The game is a highly anticipated one, as the main storyline revolves around Patrick Mahomes playing his first-ever playoff game on the road. Regardless, other Chiefs players are ready to perform their call […]

In terms of college football coaches, Jim Harbaugh’s name is one of the most talked about recently. How could it be not, considering Michigan football just won the national championship. Add three consecutive Big Ten titles to his name and one has plenty to discuss in terms of achievements. However, these achievements may now be […]

It was a battle of Eastern and Western conference giants this past Tuesday, when the Philadelphia 76ers took down the Denver Nuggets. While all the attention was on the two best big men in the league, Joel Embiid and Nikola Jokic, action was happening elsewhere as well. Unsurprisingly, it involved none other than the very […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are currently reeling from their Wild Card elimination at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. From all the drama about Mike Tomlin’s status with the team to Najee Harris’ comments about needing more discipline and structure, all does not seem well in Steel City at the moment. Harris, in particular, revealed another […]

The love for basketball runs in the Nance family. Following the footsteps of Larry Nance back in the day, Larry Nance Jr. continues to carve out a career for himself in the NBA. Now, it seems that a third Nance is set to play in the big league. On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers signed big […]

Until now, the postgame frenzy continues following the Philadelphia Eagles’ defeat to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Plenty of fans are still talking about the Eagles’ sudden fall from grace despite their strong start to the regular season. However, one Philly supporter continues to take pride in her favorite team: Dawn Staley. The head coach for […]

The Buffalo Bills booked their key to the Divisional Round last Monday with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the victory was not all smiles, as the Bills saw several of their players get injured during the outing. One of them was cornerback Taron Johnson, who suffered a head injury in the second half. […]

Following the Seattle Seahawks’ failure to make the playoffs, it was recently announced that Pete Carroll would be stepping down as head coach after 14 years. Team owner Jody Allen clarified that Carroll would not be fired, but would be transitioning to a team advisor role. Now, talks have been going around on who the […]

The Houston Rockets are currently going through an up-and-down season. Despite a 6-3 start back in November, the team has been alternating wins and losses and can’t seem to break away from a near .500 record. With the trade deadline moving closer, rumors are now surrounding the franchise involving Sacramento Kings wingman Harrison Barnes. According […]

This past Sunday, Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown made headlines by doing his best Patrick Beverley impression. Bringing out a laptop in the press conference following the loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, Brown proceeded to explain his ejection and criticize the officiating during the game. The NBA didn’t take a liking to his actions, […]

Spearheaded by Lauri Markkanen, the Utah Jazz defeated the Indiana Pacers in a blowout at home, leading by as much as 29 points at one point. Prior to tipoff, Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle praised Markkanen, who eventually had another big night. In Carlisle’s exact words, Markkanen is “the closest thing I’ve seen to (Dirk) […]

In what can be described as the final blow to a late-season collapse, the Philadelphia Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. After the game, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni refused to answer questions regarding potential offseason changes. Asked whether he’s considering a change in offensive or defensive coordinators […]

Next week, the divisional matchups of the NFL playoffs begin. With all of the games set, the remaining teams are currently making preparations as they aim to move one step closer to the Super Bowl. The Buffalo Bills, specifically, have good news in light of their upcoming game against the Kansas City Chiefs — cornerback […]

As far as unexpected losses go, the Golden State Warriors’ Monday night game could be in the running for having the most unforeseen outcome this season. With a returning Draymond Green playing next to Stephen Curry, the Warriors had the advantage over a severely undermanned Memphis Grizzlies team. However, the Grizzlies prevailed. After the game, […]

The Buffalo Bills just won their Wild Card matchup on Monday, which means they’ll be hosting the Kansas City Chiefs next week. At the moment, the biggest headline of the upcoming match would be related to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes will be playing his first-ever road playoff game against the Bills, as per ESPN’s […]

On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks took down the New Orleans Pelicans, 125-120. In the win, two Mavs players put on an offensive clinic, scoring no less than 40 points each. Initially, one might think of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. However, Doncic was ruled out with an injury on Monday, so another had to step […]

At the moment, the Bill Belichick rumors continue swirling. Now that it’s been confirmed the veteran coach is leaving the New England Patriots, football fans wonder which team will pick him up. Currently, most of the talks point to the Dallas Cowboys. Fresh off a Wild Card weekend defeat, the Cowboys are rumored to be […]

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions pulled off a historic feat, winning their first playoff game in 32 years. While the night ended in high spirits for those wearing the Honolulu blue uniform, the same could not be said for the Los Angeles Rams. Matthew Stafford in particular, faced a lot of adversity throughout the outing. […]

On Sunday, the Detroit Lions made history. Holding on to defeat the Los Angeles Rams in a tightly contested Wild Card outing, the Lions won their first playoff game in 32 years. Afterward, quarterback Jared Goff had nothing but positive comments, giving credit to the Lions faithful for their full support at Ford Field. “It’s […]

It was Dame Time on Sunday night at the Fiserv Forum. Behind a game-winning buzzer-beater from Damian Lillard, the Milwaukee Bucks prevailed in a tightly contested matchup. For the Sacramento Kings, however, it was a game to forget. Other than being on the losing end of a game-winner, Kings head coach Mike Brown was ejected […]

On Sunday, the entire country witnessed how the seventh-seed Green Bay Packers pulled off an upset over the number two-seed Dallas Cowboys. Among those viewing the game was Packers tackle David Bakhtiari. Regardless of how Bakhtiari is currently recovering from a knee injury, the three-time Pro Bowler continues to give unwavering support to his team. […]

When one thinks of the Miami Heat, Dwayne Wade is one of the first names that comes to mind. Responsible for leading the Heat franchise to its three championships, Wade will forever be immortalized in the hearts and minds of the Miami fandom. Now, the Heat have just announced that the Hall of Famer will […]

It’s the NFL Wild Card week and at the moment, things aren’t looking good for the Dallas Cowboys. Down big against the Green Bay Packers, the Cowboys are desperately trying to mount a second-half run in hopes that their season won’t come to an end just yet. To those rooting for “America’s Team,” it hasn’t […]

The trade deadline is less than a month away, which explains why ongoing rumors and talks are at an all-time high. One player whose name currently gets brought up is Andrew Wiggins. Considering the Golden State Warriors’ quiet season, Wiggins and several others from the Bay Area have been looped in the said rumors. And […]

Friday night was one that Atlanta Hawks fans would prefer to move on from, especially those who watched live against the Indiana Pacers. Without Tyrese Haliburton, the visiting Pacers overcame the Hawks, 126-108. Hawks guard Trae Young had a quiet night, prompting questions on whether health issues had something to do with his performance. Atlanta […]

Basketball culture and tattoos have gone hand in hand as of late. Many players, whether professional or amateur, have chosen to ink themselves for various reasons. Take Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball for example. The point guard has a number of tattoos, but one of them recently made headlines for interesting reasons. Back in November, […]

As the Jerry Krause booing incident continues to make headlines, one former Chicago Bulls player chimed in on the whole situation: Steve Kerr. Now a coach for the Golden State Warriors, Kerr couldn’t help but feel upset at what he thought was a “shameful” reaction from the fans toward the wife of the general manager […]

Friday night was supposed to be a cheerful one for the Chicago Bulls franchise, considering their inaugural Ring of Honor Ceremony had taken place. However, besides the eventual loss to the Golden State Warriors, one particular moment dampened the ceremony itself. One of the inaugural inductees was the late Jerry Krause, famously known for being […]

Following the recently concluded National Championship, a number of Michigan football players have already declared for the NFL draft. Considering how high their draft stock is at the moment, it’s no surprise as to why several of the Wolverines are opting to enter the professional ranks. Recently, defensive lineman Kris Jenkins has joined the fray, […]

As college football teams reshuffle their rosters for the upcoming 2024 season, the race to acquire the best recruits and transferees is currently at an all-time high. Georgia football, in particular, continues its offseason retooling in hopes of a CFP appearance after falling short this past year. At the moment, tight end Benjamin Yurosek is […]

There’s plenty of talk regarding the upcoming Wild Card clash between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins. However, most of the chatter could possibly be angry rants due to the said game being a Peacock-exclusive broadcast. Aside from fans, those with platforms have already decided to air their thoughts on the matter. Chiefs […]

The Phoenix Suns overpowered the Los Angeles Lakers in a blowout that saw the lead swell to as much as 32 points. While the obvious reason for such a one-sided drubbing would be the performance of the Suns’ Big Three, other fans thought that the courtside presence of a particular Phoenix fan played a part. […]

On Thursday, the Phoenix Suns went to Los Angeles and showed what happens when their Big Three gets going. Behind Bradley Beal’s best game of the season, the Suns took down the Los Angeles Lakers, silencing the entire Crypto.com Arena with a blowout. As expected in most Laker home games, there were famous names watching […]

In what was a night to forget for purple and gold fans, the Los Angeles Lakers fell to the Phoenix Suns at home, 127-109. The Lakers’ star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis was unusually quiet, combining for just 23 points. James in particular finished with 10 points and nine assists. Asked how he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have just been defeated by the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, 127-109. Despite failing to win their third game in a row, the Lakers still managed to produce a few memorable highlights during the outing — one of which includes LeBron James’ no-look pass. With less than a minute left in the […]

On Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Boston Celtics in what was expected to be an exciting clash between two of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. However, the game turned out to be a one-sided affair. The Bucks put on a show, downing the Celtics in a massive blowout that saw the lead swell to […]

One player causing massive trade discussions at the moment is Dejounte Murray. Averaging 21.1 points, 5.0 assists and 4.6 rebounds per game, the Atlanta Hawks star provides a high level of scoring and playmaking that plenty of teams long for. With all the big names being brought up prior to the upcoming deadline, it would […]

The Zach Lavine trade talks have been going on for some time now. It’s been widely talked about how the Chicago Bulls are looking to shake up their roster after Lavine reportedly wanted out of the Windy City. However, the market isn’t looking good at the moment. Knowing Lavine’s overall value, teams are hesitating to […]