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Damian Lillard may have returned, but it wasn’t enough as the Milwaukee Bucks ended their season with a 120-98 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Behind huge contributions from OB Toppin and TJ McConnell, Indiana held off Milwaukee for the majority of the game to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Bucks did […]

The future of “Inside the NBA” remains uncertain. As other broadcasting networks enter the play for media rights following the 2024-25 season, there’s no telling if TNT (Turner Network Television) will continue covering games next year. In other words, it could mean the end for the beloved crew that consists of Ernie Johnson, Charles Barkley, […]

It’s been days since the Atlanta Falcons pulled off a shocker in the NFL Draft. Holding the eighth overall pick, the team drafted quarterback Michael Penix Jr. — just two weeks after signing Kirk Cousins to a massive deal. With the QB dilemma over in Georgia, fans are left to discuss what the team’s long […]

The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their secondary room during the recent NFL Draft. In the second round, Philly selected Iowa cornerback Cooper DeJean at No. 40. Interestingly, the team contemplated drafting the defensive back much earlier, according to GM Howie Roseman. Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Roseman discussed how the Eagles were excited […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed their first-round sweep of the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. Behind a balanced offensive attack, the team used a fourth-quarter rally to take home a 97-89 Game 4 victory. Monday’s outing also resulted in the Thunder becoming the youngest-ever team to win a playoff series, per Bleacher Report. With an […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have been very busy as of late. From free agency signings to draft selections, the team is poised to field a new-look offense come September. Nonetheless, the team is still looking to make an additional transaction, based on the rumors. All the current talk surrounding Pittsburgh points toward a potential acquisition for […]

The Kansas City Chiefs inked Travis Kelce to an extension on Monday, making him the highest-paid tight end in the NFL. Announcing the deal, the Chiefs used a caption that had New England Patriots fans carrying torches and pitchforks (figuratively). Specifically, Kansas City made a bold declaration that Kelce is the “greatest tight end ever.” […]

Kevin Durant may be Anthony Edwards’ favorite player, but that won’t stop the competitiveness from flowing within the young Minnesota Timberwolves star. On Sunday, Edwards and his team prevailed in Game 4 to complete a first-round series sweep of the Phoenix Suns. The 6-foot-4 guard finished the game with 40 points, nine rebounds, six assists […]

If there’s a day that Milwaukee Bucks fans would prefer to move on from, it’d be Sunday, April 28th. The team lost a crucial Game 4 contest against the Indiana Pacers to go down 3-1 in their opening-round playoff series. And to make things worse, Bobby Portis was ejected early in the game, making an […]

The Indiana Pacers took home a 126-113 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks and the game had its fair share of heart-racing moments. Topping all of Sunday’s highlights would probably be Myles Turner’s powerful poster over Brook Lopez. During the third quarter, TJ McConnell attacked the paint in transition to attract two Bucks defenders, one of […]

It was a heartbreaking tale for the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Despite trimming a large halftime deficit, the team wasn’t able to overcome the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of their playoff series. To add to the frustration, their stars’ big games were all for naught. Kyrie Irving had a 40-piece while Luka Doncic […]

It isn’t looking good for the Phoenix Suns at the moment. Down 3-0 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Suns are fresh off a Game 3 loss at home on Friday. The game’s third quarter was the turning point of the night. It was initially a tightly contested clash, with the Timberwolves holding a six-point lead […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Dallas Mavericks during Game 3 on Friday. Unable to keep up with the Mavs’ second-quarter barrage, LA ended up getting blown out to go down 2-1 in their opening-round playoff series. It was a steady first quarter for the Clippers, with balanced scoring from multiple players. However, they’d […]

The Tennessee Titans drafted T’Vondre Sweat as the 38th overall pick on Friday. While the defensive tackle is a promising prospect for the team, there were still concerns lingering around his recent DWI arrest earlier this month. Asked by the media about the incident, Titans general manager Ran Carthon revealed that the team took extra […]

The first round of the 2024 NFL Draft concluded on Thursday and the New England Patriots just selected a quarterback that could possibly be their next big star. Drafted as the third overall pick, Drake Maye will be suiting up under Jerod Mayo to begin a new era of Patriots football. This was actually predicted […]

The New York Knicks clashed against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, and let’s just say the game was very physical. Just in the first quarter, Joel Embiid was called for a flagrant 1 after he pulled Mitchell Robinson’s leg while the Knicks big man was going up for a shot. This caused outrage from many […]

A new chapter of Washington Commanders football is set to take place. During Thursday’s NFL Draft, LSU star Jayden Daniels was selected by the Commanders as the second overall pick. This prompted a variety of excited reactions, one of which came from NBA legend Magic Johnson. A co-owner of the Commanders franchise, Johnson immediately put […]

In the aftermath of the New York Knicks’ Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid made eye-raising comments about how Philly would still win the series. While 76ers players and fans would surely appreciate their star player’s confidence, the other side isn’t too concerned. Knicks forward Josh Hart, in particular, made it clear […]

Luka Doncic is known for his offense. Piling up points every game, the Dallas Mavericks superstar is, hands down, one of the best scorers in the league today. Interestingly enough, it looks like he’s making an effort to increase his impact on the other side of the ball as well. During the Mavericks’ 96-93 Game […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves prevailed in Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday. Due to a fourth quarter surge, the Timberwolves brought home a 105-93 victory to take a 2-0 lead in the first round of the playoffs. As the series shifts to Arizona for Games 3 and 4, Devin Booker isn’t fazed. Speaking to […]

Jerry Jones isn’t backing down from his “all in” comments. Despite a quiet free-agency period, the Dallas Cowboys owner is sticking to the same two words he used to describe the team’s plans earlier this year. Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Jones reiterated the statement in reference to the Cowboys’ current players. (I’m) very […]

When Nikola Jokic won his first title last year, many were placing him in the greatest center conversation. After all, he does have two MVP awards in addition to his championship ring. While some are convinced that the Denver Nuggets star could already be the best five-man of all time, Lou Williams isn’t one of […]

Monday was Jamal Murray’s night. Sinking a game-winner as time expired, Murray led the Denver Nuggets to a 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their playoff series. While his fourth-quarter feat was the story of the evening, it wasn’t easy for the most part. Entering the final 12 minutes of […]

The Sacramento Kings ended their season last Friday. Falling to the New Orleans Pelicans in a Play-In battle for the eighth seed, the team will have to endure the heartbreak of being one win short of a playoff appearance. This is probably why De’Aaron Fox continues to contemplate what could have been. Speaking to the […]

All discussions about the Chicago Bears leaving Soldier Field will finally be addressed on Wednesday. This April 24, the Bears organization will be hosting a press conference to announce their plans for a new publicly owned stadium, per WGN Radio 720’s Kevin Powell. The upcoming facility reportedly includes additional green and open spaces with access […]

The New Orleans Pelicans failed to get the best of the Oklahoma City Thunder during their Game 1 matchup on Sunday. The team fell short by just two points, 94-92. The Thunder take Game 1 as they escape with the win over the Pelicans late in the 4th quarter 😤 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 28 PTS, 6 […]

Taking into account the game-ball commotion that happened between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Indiana Pacers during the regular season, it was bound to be an interesting playoff series. As expected, the aftermath of Game 1 did not disappoint. The Bucks took home a 109-94 win on Sunday due to a monster first half from […]

The Milwaukee Bucks took home Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Indiana Pacers and the star of the night was none other than Damian Lillard. Sinking six three-pointers en route to a 35-point outing, Lillard scored all of his points during the first half of the game. This drew praise from Bucks head […]

The love triangle surrounding Damian Lillard continues. Just days after Lillard’s ex-wife mocked rapper GloRilla due to the latter’s DUI arrest, GloRilla fired back with an Instagram story. In the short clip, the rapper was seen showing off a custom-made jersey that read “GloLillard” at the back. (per Hip Hop Ties) Glorilla responds to Damian […]

After multiple reports stated that Caitlin Clark was nearing an eight-figure agreement with Nike, the numbers are finally out. Clark is set to land an eight-year deal worth up to $28 million, per NBA Central and The Wall Street Journal. The Indiana Fever rookie’s history with the sportswear giant dates back to her decorated days […]

An Eastern Conference rivalry has just been rekindled. Following their Play-In win on Friday, the Miami Heat will be taking on the Boston Celtics in the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. Both teams performed quite differently throughout this season. The Celtics have been a purely dominant force while the Heat have had […]

The Dallas Cowboys have uncertainties to address. In addition to the lack of player acquisition during free agency, another concern for the team revolves around their top player, Dak Prescott. While the quarterback will be suiting up for the Cowboys this coming season, he becomes a free agent in 2025. There’s been no announcement regarding […]

Anthony Rendon drew plenty of attention back in February when he made comments about how his baseball career “has never been a top priority.” This caused plenty of backlash among fans and analysts alike, who blasted the infielder about making such as statement while he’s inked to a large contract with the Los Angeles Angels. […]

There will be plenty of new faces in Durham next year as Duke basketball is currently in the midst of multiple transfer portal movements. A number of names from last season’s team will be departing, so the Blue Devils are eyeing replacements at present. One player that’s caught the attention of Duke staff is Koby […]

The 2024 MLB season is currently underway and the Texas Rangers certainly want nothing more than a successful title defense. For that to happen, however, the team will first have to be at full strength. The Rangers are currently dealing with a number of pitcher injuries, one of which revolves around Max Scherzer. Last December, […]

College football season is over four months away and many teams are in the midst of preparations. One of those is USC football, which didn’t have the most ideal campaign last year. The Trojans finished the 2023 regular season with a 7-5 record, taking a step back from their highly competitive run the year prior. […]

A mixed bag of emotions is probably the best phrase to describe the Golden State Warriors’ season. There were days of jubilee and those of sorrow, with Tuesday being a part of the latter. The Warriors fell in a 118-94 blowout against the Sacramento Kings, ending their campaign in the Play-Ins. With another early exit, […]

As of late, it’s become a norm for football fans to throw shade at the Dallas Cowboys. This can be seen by scrolling through social media. Whenever sports outlets post about Dallas, one will be hard-pressed to find a comment section without naysayers. The team’s recent offseason also doesn’t help. A lack of player acquisition […]

Drafted in 1998, Dirk Nowitzki turned out to be one of the best power forwards the league has ever seen. Even at a young age, the sharpshooting big man was already garnering the attention of basketball savants in the USA. Just ask Charles Barkley. Once during Nowitzki’s younger years, he played with the German team […]