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After a Robbie Gould 43-yard field goal extended San Francisco 49ers lead to five with 1:52 remaining in the fourth quarter, most fans counted out the Atlanta Falcons — who came into Sunday’s game just 4-9 on the season. However, when you have someone as talented as Julio Jones on the roster, you simply can’t […]

With 24 carries for 117 yards and two touchdowns at the time of writing, Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot has thoroughly asserted his dominance in the team’s Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. The performance marks Elliot’s 25th 100-yard game of his four-year NFL career and puts the former No. 4 overall pick […]

Third-year tight end George Kittle continues to prove that he has the chance to be one of the best all time at his position by the time it’s all said and done. With 12 catches for 131 yards as of writing in the San Francisco 49ers Sunday matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Kittle moves his […]

Since he was traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Arizona Cardinals, former Alabama running back Kenyan Drake has taken over as the Redbirds’ lead rusher. Drake had a season-high 162 all-purpose yards and one touchdown in his first game as a Cardinal. Now, in Week 14 against the Cleveland Browns, the former third-round pick […]

In the third quarter of the Minnesota Vikings’ matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, star running back Dalvin Cook suffered a shoulder injury. The team announced that the third-year back has been ruled out for the rest of the game. Before the injury, Cook carried the ball nine times for 27 yards and […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a tough spot right now. With major injuries to stars Steph Curry and Klay Thompson along with lesser injuries to players like D’Angelo Russell and Kevon Looney, the once powerhouse of a team is now at the bottom of the league with a 5-22 record. However much Warriors forward […]

After being dominated by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid on Thursday and ranking in the middle of the NBA in rebounds per game, the Boston Celtics could use some extra depth in the frontcourt. And Jeff Zillgitt of USA Today reports that they are open to conversations to add it. Currently on the roster, the […]

With the Cleveland Cavaliers reportedly listening to offers for star power forward Kevin Love, multiple teams across the league have come up as possible destinations. But according to one of the best big men in Boston Celtics history, Love would fit well with the Celtics. Former Celtics power forward Kevin McHale mentioned on NBA TV […]

Ja Morant showed in his time at Murray State that he can dunk on anyone. The No. 2 pick of the 2019 NBA Draft reportedly has a 44-inch vertical and he put all of it on display in the Memphis Grizzlies’ Wednesday matchup against the Phoenix Suns. With a four-point lead with less than a […]

The Boston Celtics came into Bankers Life Fieldhouse as one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference and in the midst of a four-game win streak. After outscoring the Indiana Pacers 37-23 in the third quarter and opening up 10-point leading going into the fourth, things weren’t looking great for the home team. The […]

When the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers face off on Thursday in TD Garden, there’s a chance that current Sixers forward Al Horford will get booed. The reason would be because Horford, who played in Boston for the past three seasons, chose to sign with the Sixers this offseason for a four-year $109 million contract. […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is undoubtedly one of the best shooters in the NBA today. Harden has brought his game to a whole new level this 2019, as he is averaging a career-high 38.0 points, 7.5 assists and 6.0 rebounds per game. Much of Harden’s ability to put up those historic scoring numbers […]

Every year, prospects slip under the cracks. Whether they’re undersized, lack specific skills or didn’t produce enough in college, there are always prospects that get selected late in the draft that later on turn out to vastly outplay their draft position. Since 1989, the NBA Draft has consisted of two rounds. Before that, there were […]

Despite playing just one year with the Toronto Raptors, Kawhi Leonard’s impact on the franchise will never be forgotten. In July of 2018, Leonard — then a San Antonio Spur — was traded to the Raptors. Leonard and the Raps would go on to win 58 games in the regular season and would then make […]

Most NBA players start showing signs of slowing down in their early- to mid-30s. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is not most players. At the age of 34, James is in the midst of one of the most productive seasons of his career. While he may not have the same jaw-dropping athleticism as he […]

Going into the NFL Draft every year, there are the players who dominate in college, run a 4.3 forty or impress scouts with physical attributes and in-game technique. This kind of player usually gets drafted in the first or second round. Whether those players pan out is a different story, but where great teams are […]

In 2012, the Orlando Magic sent their star center Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers in one of the craziest trades in NBA history, one that still has ramifications in the league today. At the time, Howard was undoubtedly the best center in the league. The 6-foot-10 big man had just won three consecutive […]

As if the season couldn’t get worse for the Golden State Warriors, the team might be without starting power forward Eric Paschall for Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. The 6-foot-6 rookie has been dealing with hip soreness that might keep him out for the Knicks game. Fortunately for Golden State, guard Damion Lee […]

As time goes by, sports change. The NBA is not an exception to that rule. The NBA today is fast-paced and 3-point-heavy. On the other hand, 10, 20, 30 years ago, the NBA was categorized by hard fouls, defense and the importance of traditional, low-post big men. One of the best big men of that […]

In the Charlotte Hornets’ 114-107 win over the Washington Wizards, second-year point guard Devonte’ Graham dropped a team-high 29 points while also adding six assists. Graham, a 2018 second round pick out of the University of Kansas, has been one of the NBA’s biggest breakout stars this season. Graham has been so impressive that Wizards […]

While the Boston Celtics got Gordon Hayward back in the lineup Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they lost Marcus Smart after the guard suffered an apparent eye infection prior to the game. Smart has been the defensive anchor for the Celtics this year and has endeared himself to fans with his tough play, perimeter defense […]

Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo did something on Tuesday that not even LeBron James and Dwyane Wade could accomplish. In fact, no other teammates in Miami Heat history had ever triple doubles in the same game. Until now. In a 135-121 overtime win against the Atlanta Hawks, Miami’s third-year center Bam Adebayo dropped a career-high […]

Earlier this month, 20-year NBA veteran Pau Gasol announced that he would be leaving the Portland Trailblazers in order to prioritize his rehabilitation from an injury he suffered earlier in the year. Gasol underwent surgery for the injury in May but after assessment, realized the injury would take longer to heal than originally thought. Gasol […]

The Carolina Panthers need to study up: Since being taken in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf has proven to be one of the biggest impact rookies in the 2019 draft class. Impressing with a tantalizing blend of size, speed and athleticism, Metcalf has the chance to […]

Adding to the New York Jets’ disappointing 5-8 season, the team’s blockbuster acquisition, running back Le’Veon Bell is upset with how he’s being used in the Jets’ offense. After sitting out the 2018 season with the Pittsburgh Steelers due to contract issues, the three-time Pro Bowler agreed to a four-year $52.5 million contract with the […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ offense has been in a funk, and Randall Cobb has to do something about it against the Los Angeles Rams. In the last three games, Dallas has scored just 16 points per game and as a result, have gone 0-3. Fortunately for the Cowboys, the NFC East is incredibly bad this year […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has been one of the biggest surprise stars in 2019. After a sophomore season that saw Jones gain 934 yards from scrimmage and nine touchdowns, the 5-foot-9 running back has elevated his game even further in his third season. In Sunday’s 20-15 win over the Washington Redskins, Jones […]

The Chicago Bears, in recent years, haven’t been known for great wide receivers. However, despite the team’s offensive struggles this year, the best guy they have, Allen Robinson, has a big goal for the future. Allen Robinson is having a really solid year for the Bears in his second season with the team catching 76 […]

After taking Iowa State running back David Montgomery in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft, many Chicago Bears fans thought they had the running back of the future, and a guy who could beat the Green Bay Packers. It’s too early to tell if that sort of statement is true or not and […]

Ryan Tannehill has been the biggest surprise in the NFL this season. The former Miami Dolphin was traded to the Tennessee Titans this offseason for a fourth and seventh-round pick. While Tannehill had starting experience in Miami, many expected him to be a backup for the oft-injured Marcus Mariota. And at first, that’s exactly what […]

Davante Adams is one of the best wide receivers in the NFL today. In 2018, Adams broke out for 1386 yards and 13 touchdowns. This year, it’s a bit of a different story. While Adams is still the best pass-catcher on the Green Bay Packers roster, the sixth-year pro has had to deal with injuries […]

After starting the season 6-4 and cementing themselves as a possible playoff team in the AFC, the Oakland Raiders have lost three straight games. The losing streak has led Raiders head coach Jon Gruden to say that changes will be made in the coming weeks. “”It’s a necessary evil right now. We have to play […]

Through 14 weeks, the Pittsburgh Steelers are 8-5. A lot of that success has come from a stifling defense. The offense, on the other hand, has struggled for the most part. Now, injuries to players like Ben Roethlisberger, Juju Smith-Schuster and James Conner are certainly a part of those struggles. And speaking of Conner, after […]

When the New Orleans Saints score 46 points, it’s usually pretty safe to say that they won and that star running back Alvin Kamara had a good game. However, the opposite happened on Sunday as they lost to the San Francisco 49ers with 48-46 being the final score with Kamara having his worst game of […]

After spending the first eight seasons of his career in Green Bay, veteran receiver Randall Cobb signed a one-year deal worth $5 million with the Dallas Cowboys in the offseason. Dallas signed the former Packer in an attempt to replace the impact of Cole Beasley who had signed a four-year deal with the Buffalo Bills. […]

After hitting only one of his four last field goal attempts on the season, the Dallas Cowboys announced they are releasing kicker Brett Maher. Maher missed a 42-yard field goal and booted a kickoff out of bounds in the Cowboys’ most recent loss to the Chicago Bears. As a replacement, the Cowboys are signing veteran […]

The Chicago Bears will be without one of their top defensive players for the remainder of the 2019 season. According to the Bears’ Twitter account, linebacker Roquan Smith suffered a torn pectoral muscle in the first quarter of the team’s Thursday Night Football matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. The No. 8 overall pick in the […]

Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews left the team’s Week 14 matchup with the Buffalo Bills early with a knee injury. However, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Andrews’ injury is considered ‘a minor one.’ Sigh of relief: The knee injury suffered by #Ravens TE Mark Andrews is considered a minor one, source said. […]

In 2011, after going 37-45 and making their first playoff appearance since 2006, the Indiana Pacers found themselves with the 15th pick in the upcoming NBA draft. They went on to draft Kawhi Leonard, a long, athletic wing out of San Diego State who possessed strong rebounding skills and unlimited defensive potential. However, the Pacers […]