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Not many times does an NBA team get the chance to start fresh and carry on a season the way it first envisioned it. See, the offseason is often time for optimism, wild prediction, and overwhelming anxiety. When the Portland Trail Blazers started their 2019-20 campaign after being swept in the Western Conference Finals by […]

Cristiano Ronaldo won’t be wearing a different jersey anytime soon, but one of his teammates envisions him having a chance in a different league. Miralem Pjanic, soon to be Barcelona’s new acquisition, argued he could see his Juventus teammate of two years having success in the NBA. Asked about several NBA-related things during a panel […]

Ben Simmons will not be available when the Philadelphia 76ers face the Orlando Magic on Friday, as treatment options for his subluxation of the left patella are still being considered, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Simmons suffered a leg injury during the third quarter of the Sixers’ game against the Washington Wizards. He […]

Former Brazilian football star Ronaldinho has presented a plea deal along with his lawyers to the Paraguay public prosecutor’s office, one that would lead to his release and his brother’s after the two were arrested for trying to enter Paraguay with fake passports. According to ESPN’s Antonio Strini, the case against Ronaldinho and his brother, […]

Arsenal believes they are pen strokes away from agreeing on a new three-year contract with captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who netted both goals in the Gunners’ 2-1 victory over Chelsea in the FA Cup Final last week. According to The Telegraph, the club is willing to offer Auba a new deal that would cover the final […]

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas didn’t shy away from ripping Los Angeles Clippers sixth man Lou Williams for his Magic City gaffe. The scoring guard left under an excused absence to attend the funeral of his mentor Paul Williams Sr., but was caught at popular strip club Magic City when rapper Jack Harlow posted a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers got off to a decent start in the NBA restart, but they were fairly unimpressive against a shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers team that was missing 37 points of offense from its bench with Lou Williams and Montrezl Harrell out of the bubble. That trend continued on Wednesday when the purple and […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have put together the worst offense in the NBA so far in the bubble. Wednesday’s 19-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder said a lot about the state of the team, as the Lakers have become too reliant on James and Anthony Davis to carry the offense. When […]

Manchester United will face Austrian side LASK Linz in the Round of 16 after the Red Devils went up 5-0 in the first leg at Linz. The two sides will now meet at Old Trafford, five months after their first encounter, as the coronavirus pandemic halted sports across the world. LASK will have the chance […]

Gareth Bale has had a tough time fitting in at Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid ever since his arrival in 2013. It’s been seven long years and the Wales international has eroded from a bright star at Tottenham Hotspur to an iffy selection for Los Blancos. This was reinforced on Tuesday when Bale was left out […]

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has been sent home from training and left out of the 24-man squad ahead of Friday’s Champions League clash against Manchester City, who lead 2-1 after the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeau. According to the Manchester Evening News, Bale had gastroenteritis, and Real Madrid feared the bug could spread […]

Lionel Messi had nothing but good things to say about his longtime Real Madrid rival Iker Casillas, who retired on Tuesday after a 22-year career. The Barcelona icon praised Casillas, noting his place as a legend of the game was secured long before hanging up the gloves. “Iker is retiring today, but his status as […]

Don’t look now, but the Phoenix Suns are 3-0 in the Orlando bubble and making the most of this restart of the 2019-20 NBA season behind Devin Booker and his clutch antics. On Tuesday, the Suns managed to win a tug of war against the Los Angeles Clippers, owning the duo of Kawhi Leonard and […]

United States President Donald Trump doubled down on his remarks regarding sports teams kneeling during the national anthem, a sentiment that has become overwhelmingly popular in the NBA. Speaking to FOX News, Trump denounced NBA players for kneeling during the anthem, calling them “disgraceful” while tooting his own horn in regards to helping the Black […]

Despite getting back key cogs like Jusuf Nurkic and Zach Collins, the Portland Trail Blazers were going to need a motivated Carmelo Anthony to have any chance in the NBA restart. Even after a long layoff after the coronavirus pandemic hit, “Skinny Melo” has earned his keep thus far, delivering vital performances for his team […]

Jamal Crawford has hit his first bucket of the NBA restart after getting the green light to play in the Brooklyn Nets’ third game in Orlando. The veteran shooting guard missed his first attempt from deep against the Milwaukee Bucks but buried his next one with confidence, stepping into a rhythm jumper from the right […]

NBA journeyman Jamal Crawford is expected to make his debut with the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, while Milwaukee Bucks point guard Eric Bledsoe will make his first appearance in the bubble. Bledsoe is expected to play “relatively low minutes” on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Malika Andrews, and Crawford will come off the bench and play […]

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina is among the list of six players who have openly decided to acknowledge they’ve contracted COVID-19. The Cardinals reportedly had as many 13 players and staff testing positive for the novel coronavirus. Infielder Paul DeJong is also among those who have tested positive, along with Junior Fernández, Rangel Ravelo, […]

Manchester United target Jadon Sancho has agreed to terms with the club over a record €100 million ($118 million) transfer fee, one that will have him make an extra €20 million ($23.5 million) in performance bonuses. According to The Guardian, the Borussia Dortmund talent could earn as much as £250,000 ($326,000) a week at Old […]

Manchester United has unveiled the kits they will soon wear at Old Trafford during the 2020-21 season, sporting a different twist from a classic. Now that most Premier League teams have already released their home kits, the Red Devils were one of the few to yet showcase their new threads. They did so on Tuesday, […]

Paulo Dybala edged his Juventus teammate Cristiano Ronaldo to walk away with the Serie A Player of the Year award. The 26-year-old, who tallied 11 goals and 11 assists this season, was announced as the winner of the annual prize on Tuesday, as the Juventus star failed to repeat after winning the lauded award in […]

Allen Iverson and Houston Rockets star James Harden have partnered to produce a collaboration between Adidas and Reebok for the new Question Mid “OG Meets OG.” The bold black-and-red pattern pays homage to the Rockets star and league’s leading scorer, a title Iverson held four times during his playing career. Speaking with GQ Magazine, Iverson […]

Iker Casillas has hung up the gloves. The legendary Real Madrid goalkeeper announced his retirement from world football at the end of a 22-year playing career after suffering a health scare, vowing to explore options away from the pitch. The 39-year-old logged 725 appearances at goal for Real Madrid en route to five La Liga titles […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have trotted out Zion Williamson twice in a limited capacity. The No. 1 overall pick has been reportedly “pissed” about his short time on the court, but there are a few who believe the 6-foot-6 phenom should not be stepping on the hardwood at all. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, those […]

Lionel Messi is still every bit of the dominant phenom he’s been for the past decade, but an ex-Barcelona defender is worried his club has become too dependent on his talent. Albert Ferrer has watched the Blaugranas closely this season, and it’s tough to argue with his mindset considering Barcelona let the La Liga title […]

Manchester United did not mess around this time. The Red Devils have agreed in principle to a deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, one that would pay a beefy €120 million ($141 million) for his services, according to Christian Falk of Bild Sport. The deal is expected to be paid in installments, something both […]

Things don’t look good for Chelsea after the club’s latest talks with Willian. The winger, who has spent each of his last seven seasons with the club, has turned down a two-year extension offer and is likely to depart once The Blues give the Champions League one last crack — attempting to overcome a 3-0 […]

The NBA is making crucial changes, adjusting its protocol for players who return inconclusive tests for the coronavirus, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The new protocol will allow for a potentially quicker return to game action. After entering quarantine, if a player is asymptomatic and tests negative on a first re-test, he will be allowed […]

Zlatan Ibrahimović made one last statement before seeking his contract renewal with AC Milan, netting two goals against Sampdoria in a 4-1 season finale to put a bow on the Serie A season. Yet the conversations with the club are still significantly apart, as far as the money is concerned. Zlatan’s agent, Mino Raiola, is […]

The Houston Rockets managed to remain undefeated in the NBA bubble with another crazy win, this time toppling the Milwaukee Bucks in crunch time with a 120-116 win on Sunday. While there was plenty of action to dissect from this game, these are the three major takeaways from this blockbuster showdown, which saw the Rockets […]

Klay Thompson might not be playing basketball this late in the year, but he always has his eyes peeled when it comes to social activism. The bulls**t scanner was fully loaded on Thursday when the Golden State Warriors sniper caught wind of San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Sam Coonrod giving an excuse for why he […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac became the first player to stand during the national anthem during Friday’s pre-game ceremony prior to their opening tilt against the Brooklyn Nets. Isaac was also the only player choosing not to wear a Black Lives Matter-related shirt, as the rest of his counterparts were during the ceremony. Jeff Zillgitt […]

Steve Kerr might not be taking part in the NBA bubble, but the Golden State Warriors head coach hasn’t shied away from being a major voice against racial injustice. In light of the New Orleans Pelicans, Utah Jazz, Los Angeles Lakers, and Los Angeles Clippers kneeling during the national anthem, the Warriors coach took to […]

Inter Milan is ready to make big moves and they’re putting their wallet where their mouth is. The Italian powerhouse could reportedly offer Barcelona star Lionel Messi a whopping €260 million to leave Camp Nou for the grounds of San Siro, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. The Nerazzurri are willing to offer €260 million […]

The Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans made a crucial statement, collectively kneeling during the national anthem as players, coaches, and staff got down in one knee in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement, hoping to bring awareness to social and racial injustice. Naturally, this brings us to Donald Trump. Pelicans sharpshooter JJ […]

Only eight days into the start of the MLB 2020 season, the league has seen 20% of its teams rendered unavailable due to the novel coronavirus. The Miami Marlins, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals, and Toronto Blue Jays will be unable to play due Friday to COVID-19 concerns, according to Matt […]

The much-awaited restart of the NBA 2019-20 season brought along some sloppy play, exciting results, and a few questions surrounding the New Orleans Pelicans and their strategy concerning rookie Zion Williamson, who played only 15 minutes in the opener. Perhaps the most dumbfounding part of this severe minutes limitation is that Williamson played ZERO crunch-time […]

The holy trinity of La Liga has released their new away kits for the 2020-21 season. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atlético Madrid gave a sneak peak at what to expect when their players visit other stadiums next season. Barcelona comes strong with a timeless black and gold made for Spanish royalty. Details from the gold […]

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel admitted his star forward Kylian Mbappé will need a “miracle” to be fit for the upcoming Champions League quarterfinals against Atalanta in Portugal next month. Mbappé was ruled out for three weeks after suffering a significant ankle injury during a Coupe de France final victory over Saint-Etienne last Friday. “This will have an important […]