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Many accolades and performances go into the GOAT debate, but if you ask former NBA player Channing Frye, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is ahead of Michael Jordan in the conversation if you take away the rings. “I knew this question was coming, I’m going to say LeBron. I think because of his body […]

The Golden State Warriors have done extremely well in recent years making the most of a certain night on the league’s calendar, creating superstars out of NBA Draft steals. The current core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green were all drafted by the team and with none of the three being top-five draft […]

If the 2020 NFL season pushes through, it will look unlike any other season in the league’s storied history. With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic still a threat to the season, there’s a good chance that if it does happen, it will be without fans as a safety precaution. However, although fans may not be in […]

The decision whether to pay franchise quarterback Dak Prescott or not has been an issue for the Dallas Cowboys all offseason. If they do decide to pay the two-time Pro Bowler, another question arises: how much? Either way, the contract of Prescott has become a big story for the Cowboys franchise, and the front office […]

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic profoundly affecting the offseason of the NFL, it has become increasingly more difficult for quarterbacks to train and create chemistry with incoming rookies. Developing a relationship with a team’s new players is an integral part of the offseason, and despite the circumstances, Seattle Seahawks quarterback is on top of it. […]

After spending seven seasons as a starter on the defensive line for the Green Bay Packers, former Pro Bowl defensive tackle signed a one-year deal with the Detroit Lions in order to play for head coach Matt Patricia who he called a ‘defensive genius.’ Well, Daniels’ first season away from Green Bay was a bit […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Malik Jackson knows just how talented the team’s defensive line is. In an interview with Philadelphia media on Wednesday, the eight-year NFL veteran spoke on the potential of the Eagles’ defense and the incredible depth they possess. Along with Jackson, the Eagles D-line is headlined by five-time Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox […]

Magic Johnson’s short tenure as the Los Angeles Lakers’ President of Basketball Operations was a bit of a roller coaster and ended fairly unceremoniously. Johnson, who was hired in February of 2017, made several trades during his time in the front office. While Johnson’s tenure didn’t lead to much success for the Lakers, the transactions […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were already one of the most dangerous offenses in the entire NFL. Led by elite players like Patrick Mahomes, Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce, the Chiefs were a threat to drop 50 points on just about every defense. However, with the last pick of the first round of the recent NFL […]

The New Orleans Saints are confident that Taysom Hill is capable of being the team’s next starting quarterback once veteran Drew Brees hangs up his cleats. More specifically, Saints head coach Sean Payton — who has often been one of Hill’s biggest supporters — firmly believes that the former BYU star is the next guy […]

Chase Claypool and Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers know that quarantining during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has made it increasingly difficult for NFL teammates to train together like they usually would during the offseason. This is especially important for a quarterback and a rookie wide receiver who need to develop chemistry together. In the […]

The upcoming season is going to be a weird one for New England Patriots fans. For the first time in roughly two decades, the Pats will be going into the season without Tom Brady under center. As a result, many analysts have New England finishing near the bottom of the league. However, in Bill Belichick’s […]

Like most NBA teams, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a roller-coaster history. From their rough start in the early 1970s to the Mark Price era of the 90s and the team’s Championship in 2016 to the rebuilding process currently going on, the Cavs have had their ups and downs and their fair share of success, […]

The Arizona Cardinals gained one of college football’s most exciting players when they drafted Clemson linebacker Isaiah Simmons with the eighth overall pick. Scouts have drooled over Simmons due to his unreal athleticism and impressive versatility on the field and as a result, Simmons enters his rookie year with fairly high expectations. Simmons is expected […]

A calf injury hindered Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton’s 2019 season as the four-time Pro Bowl wideout was forced to miss six games after missing just four games in his first seven seasons combined. But, 2020 is a new year and while a few pieces have changed around him, one thing remains the same […]

In 2019, the Washington Redskins drafted Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins with the 15th overall pick with the hopes that the Buckeye star could be the franchise’s savior at QB. A year later, rumors began to pile up that Washington could move on from Haskins as they had the opportunity to draft Alabama star QB […]

Scottie Pippen is undoubtedly an NBA legend — his six rings, seven All-NBA and 10 All-NBA Defensive Team team selections prove that. However, while Pippen is one of the best players to ever play for the Chicago Bulls, his basketball resume isn’t exactly perfect. That was never clearer than it was during the 1994 Eastern […]

Michael Jordan retired twice in his NBA career. The Chicago Bulls legend hung up his cleats for the first time in 1993 and for a second time in January of 1999. However, in 2001, the Hall of Famer came back and played two seasons for the Washington Wizards before hanging it up for good. During […]

While most fans and players seem eager for the NBA season to return, not everyone has that opinion. Recently, Los Angeles Lakers legend and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal went out and stated that he thinks the rest of the season should be scrapped. “I think we should scrap the season. Everybody go home, […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Alex Caruso is undoubtedly a fan favorite. And as was the case for many players before him, being a fan favorite comes with many unique nicknames. Whether it be nicknames from fans or from his own teammates, the third-year pro is no stranger to these monikers. However, some of the […]

Don’t expect to see Kevin Durant play in a Brooklyn Nets jersey until next season. When the 31-year-old superstar suffered an Achilles injury during Game 5 of the 2019 NBA Finals, many people — and rightfully so — counted Durant out for the 2019-20 campaign as he rehabs. Well, with the NBA season being suspended […]

Frank Thomas was one of the best players in Chicago White Sox history. Michael Jordan was not. However, while Jordan’s skills on the baseball diamond didn’t quite match up to his greatness on the basketball court, there’s no denying that the Chicago Bulls legend had the physical tools of an elite athlete. Jordan reportedly turned […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo takes his nickname very seriously. The 2019 league MVP is suing California-based website Fan Closet for selling unlicensed gear with the “Greek Freak” moniker on it, per Dean Balsamini of the New York Post. Antetokounmpo has been known as the “Greek Freak” for the majority of his career which obviously […]

Most basketball fans wish to see the 2019-20 NBA season return, and the players themselves seem eager to get back on the court and finish the regular season campaign that is in its final stage. However, not everyone is convinced that resuming the suspended season is the best idea. Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal […]

The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has shifted the NBA schedule, forcing the 2019-20 season to possibly be played late into the fall. The NBA season has been suspended since March 11 and while there are no concrete plans as to when or even if the season will resume, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley reports that […]

This past week, FOX NFL Insider Jay Glazer created some controversy when he called out Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for his lack of dedication to fitness in his weekly mailbag column for The Athletic. Glazer wrote: “First of all, let’s not put the words fitness and Ben Roethlisberger together, they are allergic to each […]

The NFL is taking a cautious approach to the upcoming season as the future is largely unknown due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The league has already had to make several changes this offseason including doing their annual draft from remote locations and cancelling international games in the U.K. and Mexico. However, whatever the NFL […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers go into the 2020 season looking to improve on their relatively down year. After five-straight seasons of having an above .500 record, the Steelers ended 2019 with an 8-8 win-loss tally and missed the playoffs for the second consecutive year. However, things are looking up for Pittsburgh as the team got back […]

Michael Jordan and Mike Tyson are two of the best athletes of all time in their respective sports. The two legends are also notoriously fierce competitors and are not people you’d want to cross. Well, according to Tyson’s former manager Rory Holloway, the two had an altercation in 1988 that nearly ended up in a […]

Per ESPN Senior Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver spoke with members of the NBA Player’s Association on Friday and answered questions regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the status of the current season among many other topics. Among topics discussed, Silver reportedly told the NBPA members that if the NBA season would resume, […]

The NBA season has been suspended since March 11 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. As NBA commissioner Adam Silver and the league office prepare to try and slowly get back into the swing of things, some concerns have risen. With certain teams beginning plans to reopen their practice facilities, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have largely been a mixed bag throughout their franchise history when it comes to the NBA Draft. The Cavs have been able to draft stars such as LeBron James and Kyrie Irving but have also missed hard on prospects like Anthony Bennett and DaJuan Wagner. In the midst of all those picks, […]

If everything goes to plan, we’ll have professional football in 2020. Of course, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, nothing is certain. However, the NFL league office seems confident in the league’s ability to continue on schedule. All NFL club facilities have been shut down since March 25 in order to curb the spread of COVID-19. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush had already impressed as a rookie in 2019. The 10th overall pick in last year’s draft, the Michigan product was expected to be a major contributor on an already solid Pittsburgh defense. And that’s exactly what he did. However, despite impressing in his first season, Bush is concentrated and determined […]

The San Fransisco 49ers are looking to dominate in the trenches. The team made a splash during the recent NFL Draft by trading for former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams. Paired up with second-year defensive end Nick Bosa, the Niners have cornerstones at the end of both their offensive and defensive lines. Speaking of […]

Nick Saban and Alabama have an incredible history of producing high-caliber NFL wide receivers in recent years. NFL stars such as Julio Jones, Amari Cooper, and Calvin Ridley were all once coached by the Crimson Tide coach. However, this year, Alabama made history in the draft. Former Bama wideouts Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy […]

Seven years ago, the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a big running back from Michigan State in the second round of the draft. That running back, Le’Veon Bell, would become a star in his six seasons as a Steeler. Well, according to 11-year NFL veteran Reggie Bush, Pittsburgh may not only have the next star RB on […]

In somewhat of a surprise move, San Fransisco 49ers veteran Joe Staley announced his retirement last month. The 35-year-old offensive tackle cited his history of injuries and wanting to spend more time with his young children as reasons for retirement. While Staley had played 13 or more games in 10 of his 13 seasons, a […]

Reggie Wayne and Peyton Manning were one of the best wide receiver-quarterback tandems for most of the 2000s. The two stars created a lethal duo for the Indianapolis Colts that torched the league for roughly a decade. However, while the two generally got along as teammates with the Colts, Wayne recently described one situation when […]