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As the Los Angeles Rams regroup for another season, they’ve already suffered a setback this early. According to head coach Sean McVay, running back Kyren Williams has a foot injury and won’t take part in the team’s offseason program this spring. The RB is expected to be back for training camp, per insider Ian Rapoport. […]

It was a tough loss on Monday for the Indiana Fever, who still remain winless after their first four games of the season. The team fell to the Connecticut Sun in a clash that went down to the wire. Following the game, Fever rookie Caitlin Clark spoke about why the endgame result “hurts a lot.” […]

It’s been years since the world lost Kobe Bryant (RIP), but the basketball community continues to ensure that the Mamba’s legacy never fades away. From stories by NBA players, to statues, murals and other works of art, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is still revered by those who follow the sport. Recently, the Nickerson Gardens […]

It was a Game-7-filled Sunday, and one of the matchups saw the Minnesota Timberwolves emerge victorious over the Denver Nuggets. Down by 20 at one point, the Timberwolves used a huge third-quarter rally to catch up and eventually overcome their foes. Following the game, Anthony Edwards gave praise to one of the team’s unsung heroes […]

The Indiana Pacers prevailed. On Sunday, they defeated the New York Knicks in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. If there was one adjective to describe the Pacers’ victory, it would be “efficient.” The team shot 67.1% from the field, the highest in a playoff game in NBA history, per StatMuse. The […]

Paul Pierce is a polarizing figure among NBA fans. As much as the Boston Celtics faithful love the guy, many others have been irked by his questionable basketball takes in the past. However, it may be a while before Pierce stirs up the pot again. The former NBA champion recently suffered a nasty finger injury, […]

The Indiana Pacers forced a Game 7 with their win over the New York Knicks on Friday, and it sent the internet buzzing. Among those who reacted to the team’s Game 6 victory was Magic Johnson, and he specifically stated that he was impressed with Indiana’s defense. “I was really impressed with (the) Pacers’ defense […]

Todd McLellan’s tenure with the Los Angeles Kings ended recently, but it may only be a matter of time before the 56-year-old returns to the sidelines once again. He seems to be a popular option among teams in search of a new head coach. Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic reports that McLellan met with the […]

Game 5 was eventful. During the New York Knicks’ Tuesday win over the Indiana Pacers, a lot happened. From scuffles, to an anklebreaker, to Precious Achiuwa playing without a shoe, Madison Square Garden fans were entertained to say the least. Speaking of the scuffles, one of them involved Donte DiVincenzo and Myles Turner. Both got […]

LeBron James draws a variety of opinions from sports fans. He has millions of supporters, but he’s got plenty of critics as well. Still, no matter what one thinks of him, it can’t be denied that James is a family man. Just look at his recent Instagram story about his eldest son, Bronny James. “Just […]

The WNBA recently implemented a program that would give all teams chartered flights for the next two seasons. While the Indiana Fever went viral for being the first team to enjoy the luxuries of flying solo, other teams have yet to take the skies in private. This is exactly why Angel Reese hopes that her commercial […]

It was a heartbreaking loss for the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Up for most of the game, the team succumbed to a late Oklahoma City Thunder rally that now results in a deadlocked series (2-2). It was also a loss that saw many Mavericks fans in uproar over an alleged missed call. With 1:17 remaining […]

With a new head coach for the upcoming season, it’s currently an adjustment period for Alabama football. The program just parted ways with Nick Saban, who announced his retirement after 17 years at the helm. Saban cited age as the reason for his retirement, and he reiterated this during an episode of the Paul Finebaum […]

The search for a new head coach is currently underway for the Los Angeles Lakers. Arguably the biggest part of their offseason, the Purple and Gold’s task stems right after the organization decided to part ways with Darvin Ham. Now, it looks like the Lakers are set to reach out to potential candidates. But what […]

Things didn’t go the way Karl-Anthony Towns would have wanted them to. In addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 4 loss on Sunday, the big man had a relatively quiet outing, finishing with 13 points while shooting 27.8 percent (5-of-18) from the floor. Still, his postgame comments showed accountability. Asked about his performance, Towns wasn’t […]

On Sunday, the New York Knicks suffered a lopsided Game 4 loss to the Indiana Pacers. Getting blown out of the water, the Knicks settled for a 121-89 defeat, putting the series in a deadlock (2-2). There was practically no resistance from the team, who trailed big the entire game. At one point, their opponents […]

Rewinding back to Wednesday, it seemed like the New York Knicks had full control of their second-round series. Up 2-0, the team had plenty of momentum as the games shifted to Indianapolis. Fast forward to the conclusion of Game 4 and the Indiana Pacers managed to tie the series after garnering back-to-back wins at home. […]

Basketball and rap music go together. Ballers are often known to listen to the genre while rappers tend to reference NBA stars in their verses. Additionally, big names from both industries associate with each other. Take Drake and LeBron James for example. They’re known friends, and they’ve been seen together multiple times at celebrity-related events. […]

Game 3 didn’t turn out the way the New York Knicks would have wanted it to. Grinding it out against the Indiana Pacers in front of a roaring Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the Knicks ended Friday night with a 111-106 loss. It was a dogfight the entire time, as the Pacers played like a team that had […]

The Los Angeles Rams have 10 incoming rookies, and one of those is Blake Corum. Having just finished his senior year with Michigan football, Corum was selected in the third round as the 83rd overall pick. He’ll be joining a room that’s led by Kyren Williams, who was interestingly one of the reasons why the […]

There’s been an ongoing debate about NBA players transitioning to the NFL and vice versa — and it’s all because of Austin Rivers. The former NBA guard went viral days ago when he made his bold “30 NBA players” claim. This drew a variety of reactions, with plenty of backlash from the football community. Amid […]

The Dallas Mavericks took home Game 2 of their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it was quite a heated game. The tension wasn’t exactly between both squads, but rather, between the Thunder fans and Mavericks players. Luka Doncic, in particular, was involved in a confrontation with a fan near NFL stars Kyler […]

When it comes to point guards, Jalen Brunson is currently the talk of the town. It’s not surprising, looking at Brunson’s recent string of postseason games. In fact, some fans are going as far as including him in the “best point guard” discussion. That didn’t sit well with Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green though. […]

Fresh off a campaign with the Dallas Cowboys, Stephon Gilmore is currently a free agent. Despite a productive season, one that saw him start all 18 games (playoffs included), the cornerback has yet to be picked up by a team. His age may have something to do with it. Gilmore is already 33 years old, […]

Antonio Brown may be remembered by most as a Pittsburgh Steeler, but many forget that he was actually a New England Patriot at one point. It was back in 2019. Immediately after Brown’s release from the Oakland Raiders, he signed with the Patriots. The wideout would only play one game, however, due to off-field issues. […]

Austin Rivers recently went viral when he made a declaration that it would be easier for NBA players to transition to the NFL than if it were the other way around. Specifically, the Rivers claimed that he “can take 30 players in the NBA and throw them in the NFL,” while adding that he “cannot […]

There’s good news for the Chicago Cubs, and it involves Cody Bellinger. The outfielder will be activated from his 10-day IL and will be playing as designated hitter on Tuesday. (per MLB’s official website) Bellinger fractured two of his ribs after crashing into Wrigley Field’s outfield wall back on April 23 against the Houston Astros. […]

Days ago, Dwight Howard theorized that the Minnesota Timberwolves would beat the Denver Nuggets in five games. Fast forward to the conclusion of Game 2, and Howard immediately tweaked his prediction. I take it back it’s not Minnesota in 5 I meant 4 lol ya thought Jordan son was going to lose lol — Dwight […]

On Monday, Jalen Brunson continued his scoring brilliance. Finishing with 43 points, the New York Knicks guard led his team to a 121-117 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1. Brunson’s big night just cemented him as the first player in NBA history to have at least 40 points and a made three-pointer in […]

Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves-Denver Nuggets series may be underway, but it seems like Magic Johnson hasn’t gotten over the opening clash yet. Posting on X (Twitter) hours ago, Johnson raved about Anthony Edwards’ 43-point outing this past Saturday. “If you missed the Timberwolves’ victory over the Nuggets, you missed Anthony Edwards’ exciting and […]

The New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers are currently dueling it out in their series opener and there was plenty of hype heading into the matchup. Firstly, it had something to do with their players. After years of seeing the same faces dominate the East, fans will be getting a fresh marquee matchup with […]

During Tom Brady’s recent Netflix roast, a lot of jokes were made. Some of them were mild, some were hard-hitting and others were just outright brutal. One of the crazier dialogues came from none other than Kevin Hart, and it revolved around Brady’s split with ex-wife Gisele Bundchen. Hart was on the topic of football […]

Tom Brady’s highly anticipated roast finally ensued, and the night had many memorable moments. While Brady was often at the receiving end of jokes, he had time on stage as well. At one point, the NFL legend proceeded to throw jabs at the Kansas City Chiefs. “Kansas City, you say your stadium is the loudest,” […]

The Orlando Magic may have ended their season on Sunday, but one player left a lasting impression on those who tuned in. Paolo Banchero, the squad’s young sophomore, finished his campaign with a monster double-double of 38 points and 16 rebounds. This drew a variety of reactions from the basketball world, all of whom praised […]

Anthony Edwards continued his playoff dominance on Saturday, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 106-99 win over the Denver Nuggets. No matter who the Nuggets assigned as defender, Edwards was money from all over the floor. Still, his 43-point night didn’t come without obstacles, such as the controversial technical foul he received late in the […]

Donovan Mitchell played the game of his life. Scoring 50 points, the Cleveland Cavaliers star put on an offensive clinic during his team’s clash against the Orlando Magic on Friday. There was only one problem, however: the Cavs lost Game 6. Falling to the Magic with a final score of 103-96, Mitchell and Co. will […]

The Indiana Fever concluded their first preseason game on Friday, and one takeaway from it all is how Caitlin Clark’s fans still have an ongoing feud with Diana Taurasi. Clark finished with 21 points, and many of her followers couldn’t help but reference Taurasi due to the recent comments made by the Phoenix Mercury star. […]

First, there was “How to tie a tie.” Now, a second tutorial is up. Building on his viral YouTube video that fans dug up years ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is now teaching everyone the art of tying shoelaces. “11, 12 years later, and we’re back,” Tatum said, smiling. “First it was ‘How to […]

Caitlin Clark’s WNBA career is off and running. During the Indiana Fever’s preseason game against the Dallas Wings on Friday, Clark scored her first points in a way that many expected — a long 3-pointer. Coming off a screen during an inbound play, the number-one overall pick found herself open on the left wing and […]