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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a beautiful block against LeBron James at the rim midway through the first quarter of their match. While fans always expect fireworks when the two square off, the former MVP’s got off to an early start Thursday night. Though LeBron might be the “king” everywhere else, Giannis has made […]

Following Houston’s decision to double down on their front office hierarchy and disregard Deshaun Watson’s wishes, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports a growing likelihood that the Texans will eventually trade their franchise quarterback. There is a growing sense from people in and around the Texans’ organization that Deshaun Watson has played his last snap for the […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid sounded optimistic about Patrick Mahomes’ condition after the star quarterback sustained a concussion against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon. Speaking with reporters postgame, following the Chiefs’ victory that propelled them to the AFC Championship game, Reid explained that Mahomes had passed all the medical tests given to […]

While newly acquired guard Victor Oladipo has expressed his excitement at joining John Wall and the Houston Rockets, the All-Star isn’t quite ready to commit long-term to the franchise. Speaking with reporters over Zoom at his first practice as a member of the Houston organization, Oladipo expressed his openness to remaining with the Rockets long-term […]

When the Dallas Mavericks need a hero, Luka Doncic is always there to save the day. With the Mavs desperately needing an offensive boost against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, Doncic set the scoreboard on fire and collected his 29th career triple-double, thanks to an absurd behind-the-back pass to Willie Cauley-Stein for the slam and […]

The dynamic Dallas duo of Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis combined for their first alley-oop of the season with the Mavericks, as the big man delivered a poster dunk for the and-1. With Porzingis playing in only his third game of the season, Mavs fans will no longer have to worry about whether or not […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scored a rushing touchdown late in the second quarter in their NFC Divisional Round matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. His second score of the day—to go along with the gorgeous pass he delivered to wide receiver Davante Adams in the endzone—the TD gave the Packers a commanding 16-3 […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be without a key figure in their NFC divisional round clash with the Packers on Saturday. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network,  Kupp has been ruled out of the team’s matchup with Green Bay. While Kupp had been listed as a “game-time decision” following a knee […]

Former Eagles head coach Doug Pederson is reportedly a candidate for the Seattle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator position, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. While Pederson may yet draw interest for a heading coaching position as the offseason progresses, the opportunity to lead an offensive unit helmed by Russell Wilson may prove to be the […]

According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis has been upgraded to “questionable” ahead of his expected season debut for the Mavs on Monday. Coming on a day in which the Mavs shut down its facilities due to an positive COVID-19 test, the return of Luka Doncic’s running mate is a sliver […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry evaded and broke through multiple tackles on his way to a 40-yard touchdown reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns’ second score of the evening, the breakaway run by Landry, gave Cleveland a shocking 14-0 advantage over the Steelers in the game’s opening frame. Check out Landry do this […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Anthony Miller was ejected from Sunday’s match against the New Orleans Saints in the third quarter after shoving safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Despite officials levying unsportsmanlike penalties on both players for their involvement in the scuffle, the referees chose only to eject Miller. (Video via NFL reporter Dov Kleiman) Anthony Miller just […]

A day after the Seattle Seahawks were stunned in the NFC Wild Card Round by the Los Angeles Rams, the team has begun trying to make sense of the upset. Speaking with reporters during his final media availability of the 2020 NFL season, veteran linebacker Bobby Wagner was among those that believed the Seahawks were […]

Baltimore Ravens great Ed Reed called out the team for gathering and stomping on the Tennessee Titans’ midfield logo following an interception by cornerback Marcus Peters. Coming with less than two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, Peters’ picked off Ryan Tannehill to secure the Ravens’ slim 20-13 lead and propel the team to the […]

Lamar Jackson received the game ball from Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh minutes after the quarterback secured his first postseason victory against the Tennessee Titans, Jamison Hensley of ESPN reports. John Harbaugh gave game ball to Lamar Jackson for winning his first playoff game. — Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) January 10, 2021 Though Lamar Jackson has […]

The Chicago Bears will travel to the Superdome on Sunday afternoon, looking to knock off the No. 2 New Orleans Saints. While the Bears are back in the NFC playoff field for the first time in two years, Chicago still finds itself on their back foot as they required outside help to back into the […]

The Cleveland Browns will play in their first playoff game since the 2002 NFL season Sunday, as they take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Looking to secure their first postseason victory since 1995, the Browns will be facing an opponent they played only a week prior in their regular-season finale. While the prospect of NFL football […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball had the perfect response when asked how he is able to collect so many rebounds after the rookie accrued 12 on his way to a historic triple-double against the Atlanta Hawks. The announcer asks LaMelo what’s his key to getting so many rebounds LaMelo – “I played a lot […]

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay revealed that backup quarterback John Wolford was present in the locker room following the team’s victory over the Seattle Seahawks. His injury appeared to be “trending in a positive direction,” per Greg Beacham of the Associated Press. John Wolford "was in the locker room smiling" after the game, Sean […]

According to a report from Tom Withers of the Associated Press, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to back spasms. The injury appears to be the result of a scary fall Giannis endured while playing against the Utah Jazz Friday night. While Antetokounmpo contributed 35 points and […]

Even when he isn’t playing at his beat, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson is capable of putting on a show. Coming only minutes after he gave up a pick-six against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Wild Card game, Wilson unleashed a bomb to wide receiver DK Metcalf who promptly ran into the end […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Darious Williams earned a pick-six against Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in the second quarter of the NFC Wild Card game. The Rams’ first touchdown of the afternoon, the interception was also the third time Williams has picked off Wilson this season in as many games. For a team in desperate […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett made a spectacular one-handed grab in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams in their NFC Wild Card game. Not only did Lockett complete the circus catch, but the wideout also did it despite cornerback Darious Williams being called for defensive pass interference while guarding him. Check out […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum will quarantine due to a positive test for COVID-19, Mark Murphy of the Boston Herald is reporting. While Tatum is asymptomatic and will undergo a second test to confirm the results of the first, the forward will miss up to two weeks. Per source: Jayson Tatum tested positive for Covid […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard moved past NBA legend Hakeem Olajuwon Saturday to take sole possession of 13th place on the league’s all-time rebounding list. In collecting his 10th board of the afternoon, Howard has now earned 13,749 career rebounds, one more than the former Houston Rocket. Dwight moves to 13th on the all-time rebounds […]

According to a report by Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, Los Angeles Rams back quarterback John Wolford will start the team’s NFC Wild Card Game against the Seattle Seahawks on Saturday afternoon. Rams head coach Sean McVay told me John Wolford will be the starting quarterback today versus the Seahawks with Jared Goff backing him […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen tossed an absolute dime to wide receiver Stefon Diggs in the end zone on Saturday against the Indianapolis Colts. Allen and Diggs’s score was another example of how deadly the duo has become for Buffalo and served to provide the Bills a 14-point advantage in the AFC Wild Card Game. […]

Indianapolis Colts cornerback Isaiah Rodgers is out of breath with little to show for it in the AFC Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills. Working against wide receiver John Brown in man-t0-man coverage in the endzone, Rodgers dove to the ground, hoping to pick off an errant pass from quarterback Josh Allen. While he […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers joked that Dwight Howard would be forced to play point guard against the Denver Nuggets Saturday afternoon, following the announcement that the team would have only nine eligible players for the game due to COVID-19 protocols. Speaking with reporters via Zoom during his pregame availability, the Sixers boss outlined […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Denver Nuggets, led by Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic, locked arms and collectively knelt at midcourt during the singing of the National Anthem before the start of the Mavs – Nuggets game Thursday night. A show of solidarity against the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving failed to appear for the team’s game against the 76ers Thursday night and did not notify head coach Steve Nash of his absence or the reason for it. Speaking with reporters gathered before the contest, Nash explained that he was informed of Irving’s disappearance approximately 30 minutes before the […]

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey tossed a beautiful alley-oop pass to center Dwight Howard, who promptly threw it down for a vicious slam against the Brooklyn Nets. Though Dwight may no longer wear a Superman cap, he still has the hops to get up high. Watch Howard do his thing: Another look at the Tyrese Maxey […]

Hall of Fame center and current TNT NBA analyst Shaquille O’Neal weighed in on the shocking riot Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C. Calling the incident an “attack on our democracy,” O’Neal joined a chorus of athletes, particularly in the NBA, that have pointed out the differing responses given by police forces across […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal tossed a beautiful dime to center Thomas Bryant that proved to be the difference in the game against the Brooklyn Nets. Check out the dish and the slam that earned Washington their second win of the season: BEAL SETS UP BRYANT, WIZARDS ON TOP! 🚨@WashWizards 123@BrooklynNets 122 14.9 to play, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James left viewers with their mouths dropped after he fired a 3-point bomb from midcourt that got nothing but net. Pulling off his own Stephen Curry impersonation–or Damian Lillard depending on who you talk to–James gave the Lakers a six-point lead as they attempted to overcome the Memphis Grizzlies in […]

The Los Angeles Rams secured a spot in the NFL playoffs thanks to a standout performance by backup quarterback John Wolford. Taking the place of an injured Jared Goff, the speedy Wolford not only jumpstarted an offense that looked moribund as of late, but ensured that Kyler Murray would be denied the first postseason appearance […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has seemingly closed the door on any lingering issue between himself and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. Having engaged in a brawl last season in which Garrett ripped off and swung Rudolph’s helmet at his head–following accusations that the backup Steelers QB had uttered racial slurs at him–there had […]

Seattle Seahawks legend Steve Largent congratulated DK Metcalf after the wide receiver broke the franchise record for receiving yards in a single season, a mark previously held by Largent. Sporting a Metcalf jersey in a video posted on Twitter, Largent offered his praise of the wideout and expressed his hope that the Seahawks could advance […]

Jayson Tatum delivered for the Boston Celtics when it mattered most. After giving Boston a two-point lead over the Detroit Pistons on a jump shot with just under three seconds remaining, Tatum one-upped himself a moment later with a game-saving block on Blake Griffin as time expired. Watch the heroics for yourself, via NBA TV: […]