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The Toronto Raptors fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in a Tuesday night outing filled with postgame drama. Because of what he felt was an unfair fourth quarter, Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic went on an NSFW rant during the press conference. The Serbian coach criticized the referees for how the game was officiated. “23 […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs make preparations for their Wild Card matchup against the Miami Dolphins on January 13, Chiefs defensive end Charles Omenihu longs for a highly spectated game. Of course, for that to take place, it starts with the amount of viewers brought in. Omenihu has a plan, however, to make sure plenty […]

Watching the Special Olympics might be one of the most heartwarming experiences a person can go through. Seeing all the smiles, the healthy competition and the inclusivity, one would definitely be urged to contribute to the cause. Recently, NBA player Tristan Thompson has been named the organization’s Global Ambassador. The Cleveland Cavaliers big man spoke […]

It looks like veteran head coach Erik Spoelstra will be staying in South Beach for quite some time. On Tuesday, Spoelstra just agreed to an eight-year contract extension with the Miami Heat. The deal is reportedly worth $120-plus million, the most committed coaching money in NBA history. As expected, social media blew up once the […]

Throughout his tenure in the NBA, RJ Barrett has always played for the Big Apple…until December 30 that is. Barrett and his teammate Immanuel Quickley were suddenly shipped by the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby. While being traded for the first time in one’s career might be an […]

New York Jets superstar Aaron Rodgers is no stranger to how the NFL operates. Change is always inevitable as a player. From roster shakeups, coaching changes, and player trades, anything can happen within a short span of time. Rodgers was recently on The Pat McAfee Show when he was asked about the rumors surrounding Bill […]

Monday was Michigan football’s night. With a National Championship victory over Washington football, the Wolverines are surely in the middle of late-night festivities and celebrations. However, while some continue to savor the moment, others are already speculating about the future. This was seen in how head coach Jim Harbaugh was given questions on a potential […]

Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh just continued a family tradition. On Monday, Harbaugh became the latest member of his family to lead a team to a title. “I can now sit at the big person’s table in the family!” Harbaugh said, via The Athletic’s Tess DeMeyer. “My dad, Jack Harbaugh won a national championship, […]

There’s a high chance that Ohio State football fans are eager for what the following year brings. Despite a departing Kyle McCord, the Buckeyes have a new quarterback in the form of former Kansas State Wildcat Will Howard. Asked why he chose Ohio State, Howard mentioned his desire to raise his draft stock and step […]

Despite making the playoffs in front of a cheering home crowd, the Green Bay Packers’ Sunday victory was marred by a scary injury to wide receiver Romeo Doubs. Just in the first quarter, Doubs had to leave the field and go straight to the hospital due to an injured chest. To make matters worse, he […]

With the recent firing of Arthur Smith, the Atlanta Falcons are now in search of a new coach who could provide a U-turn the franchise desperately longs for. Following consecutive losing seasons, team owner Arthur Blank and CEO Rich McKay made the big decision on Sunday. The next day, both executives appeared in a press […]

The Charlotte Hornets are currently playing the Chicago Bulls in hopes of finding their rhythm for a season turnaround. Plagued with injuries to go with a losing record, the Hornets’ ongoing season is one full of frustration. Regardless, there seems to be a small glimmer of hope for fans in the form of Hornets star […]

Talks of drama continue to be associated with the Golden State Warriors this year. From their losing record to Draymond Green’s suspension and reports of player frustration, fans are left to wonder what has become of the team that once put fear among the rest of the league. The latest report of locker room turmoil […]

The Miami Dolphins’ season-long hold on the AFC East has come to an end courtesy of a heartbreaking regular-season finale. On Sunday, the Dolphins fell to the Buffalo Bills, 21-14 — a game which handed the Bills their fourth-straight division title and continued the Dolphins’ drought. The game was ultimately decided by a late interception […]

The Golden State Warriors’ up-and-down season continues. On Sunday, the team suffered a defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, in what was a night to forget for superstar Stephen Curry. Curry finished the game with nine points, going 2-of-14 from the field (14.3%) and missing all his nine three-point attempts. Asked how concerned […]

Behind high-scoring nights from Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, the Dallas Mavericks took down the Minnesota Timberwolves in a Western Conference showdown.  During the game, Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert had words for Doncic, which the latter addressed after the game. “When you start that, you know, it comes back to you,” Doncic said, as […]

While the Chicago Bears were already out of postseason contention following the conclusion of Week 17, they surely hoped to end their season by spoiling the playoff hopes of the Green Bay Packers, a team they haven’t bested since 2018. However, Green Bay prevailed, booking a postseason ticket in front of a tightly packed Lambeau […]

Victor Wembanyama continues to make a run for the Rookie of the Year award. Averaging stellar numbers and putting his name in the record books at just 20 years of age, Wembanyama once again had an impressive outing during the San Antonio Spurs’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. However, amid his historic rookie […]

The New York Knicks are in the midst of a winning season. Regardless, this hasn’t stopped them from making moves prior to the trade deadline. After acquiring OG Anunoby a week ago, the team waived big man Taj Gibson on Sunday, which means they currently have fourteen players on the roster. The team now has […]

Ever since Kirk Cousins went down with an injury on October 29, the Minnesota Vikings have started at least three other backups in his place, one of whom includes Nick Mullens. On Sunday, Mullens and the team fell short to division leaders Detroit Lions, culminating their season in yet another loss. Mullens didn’t hide his […]

On Friday, the New Orleans Pelicans were overrun by the Los Angeles Clippers in a lopsided blowout that saw Zion Williamson suddenly leaving the floor early in the third quarter. He sat out most of the second half, which left spectators and analysts alike wondering why the forward wouldn’t return to the court. The Pelicans […]

The Orlando Magic prevailed against the Denver Nuggets, due largely in part to another big night by Magic sophomore Paolo Banchero. The forward tallied his first-ever triple-double with 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the Magic to an impressive comeback win. After the game, one NBA superstar took notice: Jayson Tatum. In a […]

After a dominant year, Alabama football’s season came to an end at the College Football Playoff semifinals on New Year’s Day. While the team is still reeling from the elimination, another big blow has come in the form of running back Roydell Williams, who recently decided to enter the transfer portal this offseason, as per […]

The New England Patriots are far from the team they were years ago. It seems just like yesterday when Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski were dominating defenses and winning Super Bowls. Ever since Brady moved on from the team, New England has an overall record of 29-37 in the past four years. They’ve made the […]

It looks like the Charles Barkley vs. Golden State Warriors saga has a new chapter to add to its never-ending story. On a recent NBA on TNT segment, Barkley boldly claimed that the Warriors are “cooked,” citing a lack of contribution from the team’s younger players. “When I said it the first night that this […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic continues to receive his fair share of compliments from players past and present. Many have praised the Slovenian’s abilities on the court and the numbers he continuously puts up. NBA legend Allen Iverson now joins some of the big names who have recognized Doncic for the player he is. Asked […]

After the Denver Nuggets’ Thursday night win over the Golden State Warriors, discussions once again flowed on who among the league’s teams can match up against the defending champions. For former NBA player Charles Barkley, the answer is simple: the Los Angeles Clippers. During a recent discussion with the NBA on TNT crew, Barkley went […]

The list of Pro Bowl selectees for 2024 is out, and it’s been causing plenty of buzz in the football community. Some fans are cheerful knowing their favorite players will be taking part in Orlando’s star-studded event next month. Others, however, are in disagreement, bringing up arguments for certain players who they feel were snubbed. […]

One of the reasons why the San Francisco 49ers are having a stellar season would be none other than quarterback Brock Purdy. The second-year pro out of Iowa State is currently a frontrunner in the MVP race, leading the 49ers to a dominant season. Recently, Purdy cemented himself in the team’s record books, surpassing Jeff […]

Oklahoma football continues its offseason moves as the team prepares to play its inaugural season in the SEC this 2024. The Sooners are expected to hire Jacksonville State’s Zac Alley as their new defensive coordinator, as per the Athletic’s Bruce Feldman. Alley and Oklahoma head coach Brent Venables have both worked together during their tenure […]

Despite the San Antonio Spurs falling to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, rookie Victor Wembanyama came up with another big game, highlighted by his emphatic block on Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. While only a handful of players in the league would dare to challenge the Greek Freak at the rim, the Spurs’ prized rookie showed […]

Fresh off a Week 17 win, the San Francisco 49ers have plenty to brag about. They’ve just clinched the NFC’s number one seed, along with multiple of their players achieving various individual accolades throughout the season. Brock Purdy, in particular, just added another award to his resume in the form of his first-ever Pro Bowl […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the biggest household names in basketball — and for good reason. The NBA Hall of Famer has produced a career so dominant he continues to receive recognition to this day. This time, the flowers will be coming from Shaq’s first-ever team, the Orlando Magic. The Magic will be retiring O’Neal’s […]

Just after getting waived by the Detroit Lions, Isaiah Buggs is taking his defensive prowess to Kansas City. The tackle has reportedly been signed to the Chiefs’ practice squad, as per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The first week of the year hasn’t gone according to plan for Buggs. He posted a farewell message for Detroit […]

Exactly a year ago, one of the most terrifying days in NFL history occurred. During a game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Bills safety Damar Hamlin suddenly collapsed on the field. It all happened during the 5:58 mark of the first period. Fresh off a tackle on Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins, […]

Klay Thompson has been going through a roller coaster of a season for the Golden State Warriors. On some nights, his feared shooting stroke is causing damage to opponents. On others, however, the five-time All-Star struggles to find the bottom of the net. Recently, Thompson revealed that he had an eye-opening conversation with head coach […]

Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark has done it again. During Tuesday night’s game against Michigan State basketball, the NCAA sensation drilled a game-winner at the buzzer to take the win. Tied at 73 apiece as the final seconds of regulation ticked away, Iowa held the ball for the final possession. Giving the ball to […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown is not happy. Who can blame him? The Kings just lost against a Charlotte Hornets team who were without their main man, LaMelo Ball. After the game, Brown called out his players’ free throw woes, lamenting how the Kings should be doing better from the charity stripe with the […]

As USC football finishes its season with a win against Louisville football during the Holiday Bowl, it seems like they’re wasting no time trying to revamp their roster for the upcoming year. The Trojans have reportedly given an offer to cornerback Kevyn Humes, one of the most highly touted defensive backs in the 2024 recruiting […]