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Wendell Smallwood was waived by the Philadelphia Eagles and subsequently picked up by the Washington Redskins last week. On any other day, this wouldn’t be too much of a strange deal for NFL fans. However, what makes this different is that the Redskins will be playing the Eagles in Week 1 of the NFL season. […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans can finally sigh with relief now that the best possible news has arrived: Vita Vea will be cleared to play in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers. Dedicated Bucs site JoeBucsFan.com published the news that brought delight to many fans hoping that the defensive tackle will be ready for the […]

The last thing the Oakland Raiders need ahead of their final season in the Golden State is unnecessary drama. This is evident with the way they readily accepted the apology of prodigal WR Antonio Brown. Brown is currently on a bizarre feud with the Raiders front office days before they start their season opener against […]

The New England Patriots are going to play the NFL’s oldest quarterback in a good while when Tim Brady takes a snap against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Some fans are worried that Brady may be way out of his depth now that he is entering his 20th season in the league. However, Julian Edelman thinks otherwise. […]

The rivalry games between the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears has been one of the NFL’s most heated matches over the past couple of years. Tramon Williams said some things during the post-game presser against the Bears that added more fuel to the fire. However, Williams was quick to dismiss the allegations. The […]

The NBA is one of the leading sports organizations among US sports when it comes to accepting women into positions of power. This time, the Boston Celtics flexed their muscles and got a former WNBA star in Allison Feaster to its backroom staff. Nicole Yang confirmed on Twitter that the storied team made more history […]

Antonio Brown has yet to play a single snap in an official game for the Oakland Raiders. However, he has given the team more than a year’s worth of drama in their final year on Californian soil. The Raiders situation has become a soap opera that keeps on giving as both camps aren’t relenting with […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas knows more than anyone the feeling of being looked over. After Derrick Rose’s self-deprecating declaration, he voiced out his support for the Detroit Pistons guard. He replied to a tweet regarding the former MVP’s claim that he deserves a spot in the Hall Of Fame. He reaffirmed Rose’s sentiments and […]

Newly minted Hall Of Famer Jack Sikma is an important figure for Seattle’s basketball fans. The former Seattle Supersonic was a seven-time All-Star with the team and was instrumental in helping the franchise win its only championship. He thanked everyone who helped him on his journey to the distinguished gathering of basketball legends. However, he […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the great big hope of the Milwaukee Bucks in terms of winning another NBA championship. The same thing rings true for Greek basketball as he is leading his country in the FIBA World Cup. Nike is also cashing in on the Greek Freak mania. The juggernaut shoe brand went all in as […]

Team USA receives a massive boost ahead of their FIBA World Cup showdown with Greece, with injured Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart expected to play. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, Smart has returned to practice and is now expected to suit up for the Stars and Stripes in the second round of the competition. […]

Luka Doncic is the shining hope for the Dallas Mavericks. He is expected to continue the tradition that the team is to be led by an outstanding European alongside Kristaps Porzingis. However, the Mavs rising star is still a young one and can be easily impressed by video games. With NBA 2K20’s release, players got […]

Dallas Mavericks fans are excited to get the new season started. The Mavs may have lost Dirk Nowitzki to retirement, but they have an exciting duo coming up in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis. The two European stars have enthralled and won fans all over the world with their top basketball skills. Even fellow NBA […]

Grant Williams is joining a Boston Celtics team that has a lot of upside to go with the questions surrounding their ability to reach the Finals. The wing will be joining a team with a good mix of veterans and young talent. The 22nd pick of the 2019 Draft has already spent time with the […]

Zion Williamson is now focused on making the most out of his rookie season with the New Orleans Pelicans. However, the ghosts of his college days continue to haunt him. Williamson and his camp were accused of receiving payment from Nike to choose Duke. The Blue Devils organization then quickly conducted an investigation about the […]

Anthony Davis is gearing up for the coming season with the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James has been spending this summer welcoming Davis to the Lakers, even inviting him to Taco Tuesday. The Lakers big man was present during 2K Day, an event meant to celebrate the launch of NBA 2K20. He took over the […]

Vlade Divac was an important figure for the Los Angeles Lakers during the ’90s. He was a European big who held his own against the best centers the United States had to offer. However, his stint with the Lakers was anything but smooth. Coming from what was then Yugoslavia, he had to make big adjustments […]

Vlade Divac is the toast of the basketball world after joining the Hall Of Fame this week. The Serbian big man was an important figure not only for the Lakers and the Kings but also the entire basketball world. However, his NBA journey wasn’t one that was covered in roses. Once a valued big man […]

Quinn Cook is one of the brilliant under-the-radar additions the Los Angeles Lakers have made in the offseason. The three-year NBA guard is going to be a quality bench option that brings championship experience to a team gunning for an NBA championship. Quinn is also excited to play for the Lakers. While the appeal of […]

The Lakers have become one of the best teams in the league after a trade for Anthony Davis. When one of the team’s former players voiced out on Twitter, veteran journeyman and new Laker Jared Dudley gave his two cents on the issue. The entire thing started when Josh Hart aired out his grievances to […]

James Harden is one of the best offensive stars in the NBA. He can do whatever he wants and shoot from deep, the midrange, and up close. However, former Houston Rocket Cuttino Mobley wants to see him play more from the post. Appearing in the popular BBALLBREAKDOWN series, the former Rockets guard talked about how […]

The Houston Rockets desperately needs shooters to help launch their Harden-Westbrook experiment on the right foot. They considered bringing Corey Brewer back to the fold. However, it seems like the air has changed in the organization. Reports have confirmed that the 12-year veteran is training in Houston in an attempt to return to the Rockets. […]

Everyone knows that LeBron James is a once-in-a-lifetime basketball talent. He is still part of the reason why the Los Angeles Lakers are championship contenders. And he’s doing all of this in his seventeenth season in the NBA. His superb athleticism and basketball IQ make him one of the greatest players to ever set foot […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have long suffered ignominy at the face of Los Angeles Lakers fans. However, they have one of the most iconic broadcast announcers to ever grace sports television in the form of Ralph Lawler. The veteran broadcaster has been the official voice for Clipper Nation ever since they moved to the Golden […]

Retired Dallas Mavericks superstar Dirk Nowitzki is a rare breed among basketball players. He was a man ahead of his time, revolutionizing the way power forwards move in the NBA. The Mavs know how important Dirk was for their franchise and decided to honor him now that he has walked away from the game. Some […]

Lonzo Ball is excited to start the season with the New Orleans Pelicans. He is bound to be a part of an exciting young core with Zion Williamson at the heart of it. They aren’t expected to make any playoff noise for a couple of years. The season hasn’t started yet, but that hasn’t stopped […]

Aaron Rodgers cuts a consistent figure for the Green Bay Packers and the entire NFL. He has been in the league for so long that some younger football fans couldn’t possibly imagine the league without him in it. One of the reasons for his longevity in the league is his knack for throwing the perfect […]

Derek Watt’s NFL career has yet to fully blossom, but one of the things he cannot avoid in the entirety of his career is the comparisons that will be made between him and older brother J.J. Watt. The Houston Texan is one of the most accomplished defensive ends, making five Pro Bowls and five First-Team […]

Tyrann Mathieu became an important part of the Kansas City Chiefs secondary the moment he was acquired in the offseason. An injury he sustained in a preseason outing against the Pittsburgh Steelers put his availability in the season opener in doubt. However, it seems like there’s no stopping the safety from starting against the Jacksonville […]

The Ezekiel Elliott contract saga has ended the way many Dallas Cowboys fans wanted. With the star running back committed to spending all of his prime years with America’s Team, they are now eager to make a serious run for a Super Bowl. The running back has secured a six-year, $90 million contract, making him […]

Robby Anderson is an important cog in the New York Jets offensive machine this season. The coaching staff feared that the 26-year-old may not be ready to start for their season opener, but recent developments point to the direction that Anderson will start Week 1 on the field. The New York Daily News’ Manish Mehta […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had spent a good chunk of the preseason where they are struggling financially. They barely had any room to move as their salary is close to the cap. With the season fast approaching, the Bucs need cap space just in case a sudden injury causes them to lose a player. However, […]

The New York Giants struggled to get off the ground last season. While Saquon Barkley was a highlight for their team, it’s no secret to everyone their offensive line left a lot to be desired. The O-line was one of the biggest priorities for Dave Gettleman this offseason. He made sure that the line was […]

The NFL is a game of tactics and hitting your opponents where it hurts. The Chicago Bears understand the need of having a good coaching staff behind your players and have picked an outstanding person in Chuck Pagano. Pagano has had a long career on the gridiron and has built a great reputation for himself […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick is one of the NFL’s most traveled QBs. The 37-year-old has seen himself travel from St. Louis to New York up until Miami. Now in his 14th professional season, Fitzpatrick is bound to make history with the Miami Dolphins. And he is more than happy to have his name etched in the sport’s […]

Mitchell Trubisky is the beacon of light for the fans of the Chicago Bears. The second overall pick of the 2017 NFL Draft has played worthy of the high pick the Bears placed on him. In fact, plenty of broadcasters weren’t shy to heap praise towards the former North Carolina quarterback. Patrick Finley of the […]

The Baltimore Ravens finished 2018 at the top of the AFC North, but their defensive worries didn’t see them progress past the Wild Card round. However, head coach John Harbaugh is not overly worried about his team’s defensive capabilities this coming season. Some may look at the team’s disappointing 23-17 exit against the Los Angeles […]

Mike Pouncey is a top offensive lineman that has played at a high level for a long time. Now that he is 30, his time in the NFL is winding down. In his quest to snatch an elusive Super Bowl ring, he decided to re-sign with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 15th overall pick of […]

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the bigger fanbases in the NFL, and Jim Irsay has no plans of splitting with his team. Reports have surfaced that he rejected a big-money offer from a party interested in acquiring the Colts from him. Joel A. Erickson and Nat Newell of The Indianapolis Star reported that the […]