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The Dallas Mavericks lost to the Phoenix Suns 130-126 Sunday afternoon in Dallas, but it was a confrontation between Mavericks forward Luka Doncic and Suns guard Devin Booker that had people talking after the contest. With Dallas trailing by two at the end of regulation, Doncic drove to the basket, but missed a layup that […]

Life can happen fast in the NFL, and free agent quarterback Baker Mayfield is a classic example of how whirlwinds can overtake a player at any given time. In 2020, Mayfield was leading the Cleveland Browns to the playoffs. After a subpar 2021, and the ensuing move by the Browns to bring Deshaun Watson into […]

Jon Jones is the new UFC Heavyweight Champion after submitting Ciryl Gane at UFC 285, and while the performance itself was dominant, not everyone was impressed with Jones’ feat. Add former heavyweight champ Francis Ngannou to the list of people who were not singing the praises of Jones. After the fight, Ngannou did the normal […]

Before trading for Kevin Durant, the Phoenix Suns were looked at by some as a team that was broken beyond repair. Now, the Suns are thought of as one of the favorites in the Western Conference after adding one of the most potent scorers in NBA history. With this move to add Durant, we know […]

Anyone who watches the NBA on TNT knows the studio crew never lacks for having a good time, particularly once Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal get going. It was no different Thursday night, and just when we thought we’ve seen it all from the crew, they find a way to raise the bar. Apparently, MC […]

When Jalen Brunson was signed as a free agent by the New York Knicks last summer, there were many people who thought the Knicks were overpaying for the pro in his fifth season out of Villanova. Fast forward to current times, and there aren’t too many people thinking this signing was a waste anymore. Brunson […]

When NBA players discuss being in the spotlight, a lot of them say they don’t pay attention to what’s being said about them. TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley seems to be one of the few that does get paid attention to, judging off of the many Twitter feeds responding to what he says. Having said […]

In recent years, fans of the Washington Commanders haven’t had a whole lot to cheer about. The team on the field, whether they’re called the Redskins, Football Team or Commanders, has consistently missed the playoffs over the past two decades. Commanders fans have also had to endure hearing the owner of the club, Daniel Snyder, […]

We’re officially in the NFL offseason, and one of the biggest storylines we’re following is whether or not the Baltimore Ravens can agree on a long-term deal with quarterback Lamar Jackson. Opinions on how this saga will end depends on who’s asked, but the possibilities are endless. Could Jackson be signed, or franchise tagged? Maybe […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to fight their way into the Western Conference playoff picture, and that task just became much harder without the services of forwards LeBron James and Anthony Davis. James is out for the near future with a foot injury that happened in Sunday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. Davis is […]

We know New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has become world famous for his hard coaching style and attention to detail. Belichick probably doesn’t become a six-time Super Bowl winner without coaching hard and checking every box. Apparently, it’s not just players for the Patriots who get to see Bill Belichick in all of […]

At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, it isn’t just a place to take a look at future draft picks. It’s also where free agents can meet with teams that are interested in their services. Such is the life for free agent quarterback Derek Carr. Coming into the combine, Carr was scheduled to meet with […]

When people progress on a career path, they start to realize certain things along the way. Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George isn’t any different in this regard. At the beginning of his career, George was the man during his days with the Indiana Pacers, the player looked upon to lead the team to the […]

Last week, it was reported Russell Wilson, who is now the quarterback for the Denver Broncos, wanted general manager John Schneider and head coach Pete Carroll fired from their positions with the Seattle Seahawks. Of course, we know ownership (if the reports are true) sided with Schneider and Carroll, and the team traded Wilson to […]

After watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles battle it out in Super Bowl 57, one of the lasting memories we have of the game is how slippery the field was for both teams. After the game, the NFL came under fire, with people wondering why the field wasn’t in the best shape, even […]

The Tennessee Titans find themselves in the middle of a reset, and one of the decisions facing them is what to do with quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The QB has been mentioned in a lot of speculation, whether it’s getting released, or being moved by the Titans via trade. Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine in […]

Since being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, wide receiver Justin Jefferson has ascended to one of the best in the league. With high production comes high costs to keep the player, and the time for Jefferson to get the money bag is almost here. So of […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll gave his first comments since reports surfaced about his former quarterback, Denver Broncos signal-caller Russell Wilson, wanting him and general manager John Schneider fired before Wilson was traded to the Broncos. Pete Carroll also gave his thoughts on Denver hiring Sean Payton as their next head coach, and what […]

After seeing offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy leave the Kansas City Chiefs to take a similar position with the Washington Commanders, head coach Andy Reid gave his first comments on the events that took place. In an interview captured by FOX4 News Kansas City’s Harold R. Kuntz, Andy Reid expressed gratitude for Bieniemy’s time with the […]

If the Toronto Blue Jays want to reach their aspirations of a World Series title, they’ll need shortstop Bo Bichette to be at his best. As spring training ramps up, it appears Bichette is ready for the challenge. In an interview with MLB Network, Bo Bichette discussed his maturation process going into the 2023 season, […]

When the Dallas Cowboys signed quarterback Dak Prescott to a long-term deal before the 2021 season, there were expectations Prescott could lead the Cowboys to their first Super Bowl title since 1995. Instead, Dallas is still trying to get over that hump, and a lot of the fans are blaming Prescott for the continued playoff […]

As the NBA season has gone along, the New York Knicks have become a surprise team in the Eastern Conference, to the delight of Knicks fans starving to see their team have some success. Part of the resurrection is the play of their bench, led by guard Immanuel Quickley. New York continued their good play […]

After the Philadelphia Eagles used the “tush push” to their full advantage on the way to a Super Bowl appearance, there are calls for the league to ban the play. Cornerback Darius Slay is having none of those cries to get rid of it. Darius Slay let his feelings be known when he saw ProFootballTalk’s […]

Sports leagues around the world are always looking for ways to improve the quality of their games, and the NBA is no different. With that said, there are a few proposals that could become controversial in terms of shortening the game. One of the items the NBA is looking at is the length of overtime. […]

In a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez was tracking a fly ball off of the bat of White Sox shortstop Elvis Andrus. In doing so, Rodriguez ran into the wall, and was slow to get up. As the 2022 Rookie of the Year had his hands on […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed the playoffs last season, and most would point to a lack of offensive production as the chief reason why. Quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver George Pickens are among a group of Steelers players who are going to work early to prevent the same thing from happening next year. Pickett and […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic has proven to be a beast during his career in the NBA. He’s been an All-Star five times, a three-time All-NBA First Team player, and he has won the regular season MVP the last two seasons. Even with all of those accolades, it appears Jokic is getting better, as he’s […]

It’s no secret Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James studies the game of basketball, with an intensity matched by only a few in the history of the NBA. That was once again on full display in Sunday’s win over the Dallas Mavericks on the road. When James is playing, he’s content to take what the […]

With the Atlanta Hawks tied at 127 with the Brooklyn Nets Sunday afternoon in Atlanta, the Hawks had a chance to close the game out, and the ball found its way to the hands of guard Trae Young. If and when that happens, that’s never a good sign for the opponent, and as was the […]

The Cincinnati Bengals will have some crucial decisions coming up on key players, and to prepare themselves, they might release running back Joe Mixon in the coming days and weeks. According to Jay Morrison of The Athletic (per The Spun), the Bengals cutting the running back “feels closer to a certainty than a mere possibility.” […]

When we get to the NBA offseason, one of the biggest questions will be whether or not Kyrie Irving decides to stay with the Dallas Mavericks past this year. Irving was acquired via trade from the Brooklyn Nets before the deadline, a move seen by some as desperation on the part of the Mavericks. According […]

When 12-year-old Chase Merriweather came to the basketball gym one day, he had no idea why a crowd was waiting for him. Little did Merriweather know he was about to find out he’s going to the NBA All-Star Weekend in Salt Lake City, and meet one of his favorite players, who is Dallas Mavericks forward […]

Since Lauri Markkanen (among other players) was traded to the Utah Jazz from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Donovan Mitchell, he has put-up astounding numbers with his new team. Thursday night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Markkanen had a performance that might have outdone all of the other ones. Lauri Markkanen scored a game-high […]

Judging off of Wednesday’s moves to get under the salary cap, the Tennessee Titans are reshuffling their deck in response to a free-fall that resulted in missing the playoffs last season. Even with all of the action, the Titans will surely keep running back Derrick Henry part of the deck, right? According to ESPN’s Jeff […]

Breakups, regardless of the walk of life, are never easy. So when Kevin Love requested a buyout from his contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, it would be logical to think players and coaches on the team felt blindsided by the news. The Cavaliers honored Love’s request, and the Miami Heat became the team to sign […]

Former All-Pro safety Jessie Bates has played his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals. After this past season, it appears his time in Cincinnati is all but over. According to Jay Morrison of The Athletic (via NBC Sports EDGE), Bates is “as good as gone” from the Bengals, and free agency will be tested by […]

When tragedies happen, the best of humanity tends to show up, whether it’s to help people who were affected by the events pick up the pieces, or just to give them a little bit of hope. Perhaps it’s as simple as putting a smile on the face of a person who is going through so […]

When Sean Payton was hired as the new head coach of the Denver Broncos, sweeping changes were sure to follow. Through it all, the main thing Payton is tasked to do is help quarterback Russell Wilson get back to playing at an elite level. To help in that task, Sean Payton has found his choice […]

If anyone watches ESPN’s programming, they probably know there isn’t any shortage of hot takes. Analyst Robert Griffin III has been known to have a few of his own on those airwaves. Add another one to the scorecard for Robert Griffin III, as he had an opinion on what the Las Vegas Raiders should do […]