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So how did we get here, to the point the Carolina Panthers have the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft (taking place April 27)? Well…to say it was a journey would be an understatement, but I’ll do my best to explain how we arrived here. Let’s go back to the midpoint of the […]

Leading up to the NFL Draft, the biggest question is who will be the first quarterback taken. Many draft experts say that answer is between Alabama QB Bryce Young and Ohio State signal-caller CJ Stroud. Unless things change between now and April 27, the Carolina Panthers will be the ones having to make that difficult […]

On most circles, the decision by Major League Baseball to implement a pitch clock has received rave reviews, but don’t count San Diego Padres left fielder Juan Soto as a fan of the rule change. For the players, it has been a bit of an adjustment getting sped up inside the batter’s box, and Soto […]

The Phoenix Suns and guard Devin Booker are a trendy pick to make it to the NBA Finals out of the Western Conference, but if the Los Angeles Clippers have anything to say about it, the path won’t be an easy one to take. Sunday night in Phoenix, the Clippers defeated the Suns, 115-110, in […]

Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher is known for being outspoken on multiple topics, and anyone could be on the receiving end of the wrath he’s capable of displaying at any given time. On this occasion, it’s the media catching all of the heat, and two organizations in particular, the Houston Chronicle and Sports Illustrated, […]

It has been an uneven 2022-23 season for the Atlanta Hawks, never lacking for its share of ups-and-downs. When at their best, the Hawks can defeat anyone, but at their worst, they have the look of a team ready to quit and go home. It got so dire for Atlanta at one point, the front […]

When the Eastern Conference playoff picture was complete, the Brooklyn Nets found themselves matched up with the Philadelphia 76ers in the 3 vs. 6 matchup for the first round. The fact the Nets are in this position to begin with is a feat on its own considering the squad began a rebuilding process on the […]

If anyone had a bet going on which member of the Los Angeles Lakers would have an historic performance that would remind people of Magic Johnson, LeBron James or Anthony Davis would probably be the ones who get the most play. Sunday afternoon, Rui Hachimura said his name should be mentioned in the bets. In […]

It’s widely known how dominant Los Angels Lakers forward/center Anthony Davis can be on the basketball court, but there has always been a question about his ability to stay healthy for an extended period of time. So when Davis left Game 1 of the Lakers’ first round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies with an […]

The 2022-23 season was a little uneven for the Toronto Raptors, fluctuating between looking like one of the best teams in the league at times, and looking like one that looked lost. Towards the end of the year, the Raptors had the appearance of a team no one wanted to see come playoff time. When […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant has heard his share of criticism during his playing career, but he doesn’t seem to understand why. In Durant’s eyes, he’s messing around on social media (mainly Twitter) just like every other player, but he’s the only one who gets the “sensitive” label from the usage. So when asked why […]

When Doc Rivers was the head coach for the Los Angeles Clippers, he had the privilege of coaching some great players during his tenure. For the first few seasons, Rivers coached the “Lob City” teams led by point guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin, and in his final season with the Clippers, forwards Kawhi […]

After months of being reported as in the running for buying the Washington Commanders, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos ultimately fell out of the race. Where one opportunity goes away, another arises, and there are reports another NFL franchise might be on Bezos’ radar. According to NBC Sports’ ProFootballTalk, the suggestion is Jeff Bezos could be […]

During the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament game against the Toronto Raptors, the Chicago Bulls and guard Zach LaVine looked all but dead, getting down by as many as 19 points. Sometime during the third quarter, LaVine said it was time to take over the game, attacking the Raptors and the rim at will. The guard […]

When it comes to roster building in the NFL, there aren’t many teams who have been better in that department than the San Francisco 49ers. Upon first look at the roster, there isn’t a position the 49ers don’t go at least two deep in personnel. One of the main reasons for this is how in-sync […]

The Washington Commanders are on sale, and there are multiple billionaires who are bidding to become the next owner of the NFL franchise. Even for those who wake up in money, there is a limit on how much they want to spend, and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta has reached his when it comes to […]

A Twitter beef has escalated the Washington Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma and the Brooklyn Nets’ Spencer Dinwiddie, and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has made it clear whose side he’s picking. Earlier in the day, Green had this reaction when Kuzma came at Dinwiddie about the thing people always want to bring up for the […]

Until recently, there were numerous indications free agent wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. would sign with the New York Jets. Low and behold, the Baltimore Ravens flew in and inked Beckham Jr. to a one-year deal. The signing was music to the ears of Ravens fans, and apparently, Odell Beckham Jr. is ready to join […]

Life as the Los Angeles Lakers and forward LeBron James doesn’t come without its share of pressure, but in this particular case, pressure might be looked at as a privilege. As late as the NBA trade deadline, it didn’t appear the Lakers and James would be a topic for the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, but […]

Let’s go back to March 6, when the Boston Celtics were involved in a close game with the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the score tied at 109 and the clock having under one second remaining, Celtics forward Grant Williams had an opportunity to put the game on ice with two free throws. Before stepping to the […]

Life can change fast in the NBA, and the Houston Rockets are a classic example of how quickly things can go in either direction. In 2018, the Rockets were a game away from making it to the NBA Finals. Led by James Harden (who won the MVP that season and is now with the Philadelphia […]

It wasn’t too long ago when the Los Angeles Lakers and forward Austin Reaves were looked at as a laughingstock that was on the fast track to nowhere. Now, the Lakers and Reaves are firmly in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, and look like a team that’s capable of making a run to the NBA […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler never lacks for confidence, and that hasn’t changed as he and his Heat teammates prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks in the Play-In Tournament Tuesday night in Miami. In fact, Butler sounds so confident, it appears he called his shot by saying the Heat will beat the Hawks, which will […]

Let’s rewind back to 2021, when the Atlanta Hawks were in the process of shocking the NBA world. After earning the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference, the Hawks went on an improbable run to the conference finals, defeating the higher seeded New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers before losing to the eventual champion Milwaukee […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into this year with high hopes of continuing to grow as a team. They made the playoffs after going through the Western Conference Play-In Tournament in 2022, and even with the loss to the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, getting a taste of playoff action would drive the hunger to […]

On the last day of the NBA’s regular season, the Minnesota Timberwolves had about as bad of a day as possible. In their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Timberwolves saw center Rudy Gobert punch guard Kyle Anderson on the bench, and shortly after, Jaden McDaniels injured his hand punching a wall. The fallout […]

When it comes to young players, the thing to do is compare them to someone who played the game before them, and the same is true about Dallas Mavericks forward Luka Doncic. Upon entering the NBA Draft in 2018, Doncic was being compared to all-time greats like Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, lofty standards for […]

Coming into the 2022-23 NBA season, hopes were high for the Dallas Mavericks and their fans. The Mavericks were coming off of a season where they unexpectedly made it to the Western Conference Finals (before losing to the eventual champion Golden State Warriors), and signs were pointing towards an ascension to continue. A big reason […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came into the final day of the NBA’s regular season looking to prep themselves for their upcoming play-in tournament game. Instead, an incident between center Rudy Gobert and guard Kyle Anderson is what is getting the headlines. Gobert punched Anderson on the Timberwolves bench after the two exchanged words, and the former […]

It was only a couple of months ago when the Dallas Mavericks decided to bring Kyrie Irving to the team via trade with the Brooklyn Nets. Upon making the move, there was lots of hope from Mavericks fans this would be the move that could put the team on a path to the NBA Finals. […]

If there’s one thing we have learned about Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, it’s the fact he doesn’t forget things said about him. In fact, there probably isn’t many who keeps more receipts than the former Michigan State standout. So when Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was caught punching his teammate, guard Kyle Anderson, […]

It’s the last day of the NBA’s regular season, a time when teams should be fine tuning themselves for a playoff push. What’s being witnessed instead are occasions where temperatures are running hot, and the Los Angeles Clippers are catching the fever in the form of a scuffle between teammates Bones Hyland and Mason Plumlee. […]

The last day of the NBA’s regular season could not have gotten off to a worst start than it has for the Minnesota Timberwolves. First, center Rudy Gobert and guard Kyle Anderson got into a scuffle at the team’s bench, and now, forward Jaden McDaniels has left the game with an apparent injury. This was […]

It’s no secret the NBA on TNT pre- and postgame show has some of the most entertaining discussions that can be seen on cable television, with the opinions of Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal normally leading the way for instant reaction. So when the topic of a rule change to qualify for All-NBA teams came […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are in the middle of a playoff push, and most believe if they’re going to make an impact in the postseason, they’ll need forward Zion Williamson as close to full strength as possible. With that said, the question is whether or not the Pelicans will have Williamson at all. The forward […]

For someone who is in their middle ages, the NBA action that was played in the 80s and 90s is considered a nostalgic age of basketball, particularly because of the physical nature that saw hard fouls as the norm. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant wants the masses to know physicality still exists in today’s game. […]

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, it appears another offseason full of questions to answer awaits the Portland Trail Blazers. The team has already began the process of retooling, shutting down guard Damian Lillard for the rest of the season when it was determined the Trail Blazers were out of the mix […]

Most people who have lived or been around Los Angeles are quick to say the city is a Lakers town, and who could really argue when the purple and gold is one of the most prestigious teams in all of sports? Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George is aware of the landscape, and he wants […]

There are a lot of storylines coming into the Masters golf tournament, but one of the biggest is how the players who stuck with the PGA Tour will interact with the ones who left for LIV Golf. Rory Mcllroy, one of the most outspoken critics of the LIV defectors, is probably the best place to […]