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Indianapolis quarterback Philip Rivers finished a 12-play, 75-yard scoring drive for the Colts with a five-yard touchdown pass to Zach Pascal. Giving Indy the advantage with under two minutes remaining in regulation, the lead would prove to be just durable enough for the Colts to hold on for the win against the Houston Texans, as […]

Kansas City will travel to New Orleans Sunday afternoon, giving us a possible preview of Super Bowl LV when the Chiefs meet the Saints. Though the squads have spent the majority of the season as the prohibitive favorites in each of their respective conferences, the two teams will enter the contest on their back heel. […]

Budding NBA stars Jayson Tatum and Tyler Herro will star in a YouTube miniseries developed by New Era, that will recap the two’s experience in the league’s bubble in Orlando, per Justin Quinn of USA Today. Joined by former sharpshooter Quentin Richardson, Herro and Tatum will participate in Zoom sessions to discuss what is was […]

Trae Young is to Ja Morant, what Frodo is to an orc: small, defenseless, and unable to guard the ring. Or at least it appeared that way when the Memphis Grizzlies sophomore stud bulldozed his way past the Atlanta  Hawks guard on his way to the basket. Hawks’ fans, avert your eyes: Ja just called […]

Russell Westbrook looked in midseason form on Saturday night, as he earned his first field goal with the Washington Wizards. Driving hard towards the basket on an isolation play against Detroit Pistons forward Josh Jackson, Westbrook beat the defense to a spot in the interior before tossing up a beautiful mini hook for the score. […]

Despite being one of the most beloved players in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick isn’t afraid of dishing out some tough love. Speaking with reporters about the development of teammate Lonzo Ball, Redick revealed the strong words he had for the guard over his reticence to shoot open attempts. Let’s just say, […]

Regardless of the day of the week, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is a star. Attempting to lead Buffalo to their first division title since 1995, Allen broke through the heart of the Broncos’ defense, with a 24-yard run towards the end zone. For a franchise thats spent much of the past three decades starved […]

Never shy about voicing his thoughts, Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. spoke with reporters Saturday afternoon about the competition between himself and Will Barton for the opportunity to earn a spot in Denver’s starting rotation. Per Harrison Wind of DNVR Sports, the sophomore forward was surprisingly restrained: “Everybody knows Will is a starter,” said […]

Ohio State running back Trey Sermon ran for a stupefying 331 rushing yards and two touchdowns Saturday afternoon, as the Buckeyes overcame an early deficit to beat Northwestern. In pacing his team to the Big Ten Championship, Sermon not only set a school record for rushing yards with his performance, but added to his stock […]

Though Gonzaga may be a mid major, theres no denying that they are led by a top tier talent in Jalen Suggs. Handily beating No.3 Iowa Saturday afternoon, the top ranked Bulldogs were paced by the guard, who contributed 27 points on 8 of 17 shooting. Despite being known for his shotmaking ability off the […]

In yet another sign of the ineptitude that is the NFC East, all four teams will play without their season-long starters Sunday afternoon, ensuring that the likes of Dwayne Haskins or Colt McCoy will hold first place in the division. And with Jalen Hurts and Andy Dalton starting too, all four NFC East teams are […]

Northwestern leads Ohio State heading into halftime during the Big Ten Championship Game, thanks to one of the best interceptions you are likely to see for awhile. Check out the heroics from defensive back Brandon Joseph for yourself, below: https://twitter.com/simpsonhomerj1/status/1340366818339393538 pic.twitter.com/IY8vQfS1jH — @davidblattman (@hxjakss) December 19, 2020 On the cusp of losing their four-point lead […]

Brooklyn Nets’ star Kevin Durant invited NBA dad and professional provocateur, LaVar Ball, onto his podcast–“The ETCS“–where, unsurprisingly, the two sparred over Ball’s insistence that he’s actually a strategic savant. Claiming that the secret recipe to success is actually implementing a”full-court press defense”, Ball himself was pressed by Durant time and again over the impracticability […]

Raiders backup quarterback Marcus Mariota tossed an absolute dime to tight end Darren Waller for a touchdown, following his insertion into the game due to a groin injury to starter Derek Carr. Known as a “bust” in NFL circles, due to his inability to convert his prodigious talent into on-the-field success, the strike by Mariota […]

Raiders’ quarterback Derek Carr sustained what appeared to be a groin injury, during the first quarter of the team’s game against the Chargers Thursday night, and is questionable to return, per the organization’s Twitter account. Derek Carr (groin) is QUESTIONABLE to return. — Las Vegas Raiders (@Raiders) December 18, 2020 Driving towards the end zone […]

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters forcefully denied the allegations that he spit at the Browns’ Jarvis Landry during their game Monday night in Cleveland. In a statement released Thursday, the defensive back claimed that the video showing him spitting in Landry’s direction was not intentional, nor was it indicative of the type of man he […]

Though he may not always be able to hit an outside jumper consistently, it turns out Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook can in fact, coach. Sitting out the Wizards’ preseason game against the Brooklyn Nets, so as to avoid playing in back-to-back games, the high-energy point guard was not content simply sitting along the sidelines […]

Against the Saints, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts became only the second player since 1950 to earn at least 100 rushing yards in his debut at the quarterback position, joining Lamar Jackson, who accomplished the feat in 2018 with the Ravens, according to NFL Research. Jalen Hurts has joined Lamar Jackson as the only players […]

For all the concern over how the coronavirus will impact the start of the NBA season, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sounded highly optimistic that the forthcoming vaccine will ensure the league’s final months will proceed uninhibited–with fans in attendance. Appearing on the SiriusXM NBA Radio show with Frank Isola and Brian Scalabrine, the Mavs […]

Over 17 months since he signed with the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant scored his bucket for the team in their preseason game against the Washington Wizards. The first two points of likely many more for Durant was particularly noteworthy, as KD displayed the type of explosiveness many feared he would lack following a rupture of […]

In what has become a common refrain this NFL season, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a touchdown pass to wide receiver Davante Adams midway through the first quarter of their game against the Detroit Lions. Packers fans, marvel at your dynamic duo: Anybody better than Davante Adams? #GoPackGo @tae15adams 📺: #GBvsDET on FOX📱: […]

It has been a tough season for Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock, but the youngster had himself a day on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers. To cap off his big day, Lock delivered a 49-yard touchdown bomb to a streaking KJ Hamler late in the fourth quarter against the Panthers. It was Lock’s fourth touchdown […]

Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard pulled off a stupendous, one-handed pick on Patrick Mahomes Sunday afternoon versus the Chiefs, breathing new life into Miami’s quest for a win. His ninth interception overall on the year, the pick also means that Howard will have at least one takeaway in five straight games, an unbelievable streak that is […]

Following their week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, it appeared as though the Cleveland Browns were headed towards another lost campaign. 13 years after posting their last winning record, and only three since they went 0-16, the reincarnated franchise had originally entered the 2020 NFL season with the belief that they had finally put […]

Regardless of what you may think of him–or his family for that matter–there’s no denying that Charlotte Hornets top rookie LaMelo Ball knows how to make passing the ball look gorgeous. Playing in his first exhibition match with the Charlotte Hornets, Ball pulled off an incredible, no-look, behind-the-back pass to a cutting Miles Bridges for […]

Never shy about voicing his feelings on the basketball court, Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns apparently used that same approach in luring Jae Crowder from the Miami Heat. Appearing on “The Old Man and the Three” podcast–hosted by JJ Reddick–Paul of the Suns explained that he was impressed not only by Crowder’s attentiveness on […]

In one of the most bizarre endings to an NCAA football game you are likely to see for a while, the match between Ball State and Western Michigan saw both sidelines rush the field in apparent celebration. With each squad believing they were the victor of the final regular season game–following a flurry of lateral […]

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl lead his team in prayer for Florida’s Keyontae Johnson, following his collapse in a game against Florida State. In a video released by the universities’ Twitter account, an emotional Pearl can be seen imploring his players to pray for the ill forward. 🙏 for Keyontae pic.twitter.com/2q4IcN5rDw — Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) […]

24 hours from his first game since the 2019 Western Conference playoffs, Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash expects Kevin Durant to play and defend all five positions, per Alex Schiffer of The Athletic. Steve Nash talking to us now. Said he expects Durant to play and potentially guard all five positions. — Alex Schiffer […]

Though they have yet to even play a preseason game, new Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash has been forced to address the first controversy of the season surrounding point guard Kyrie Irving. In the aftermath of Irving’s claim that he would “boycott” the media for the duration of the year, the new head coach […]

Las Vegas safety Johnathan Abram will appeal the $80,000 fine levied on him by the NFL for two illegal hits in last week’s game against the Falcons, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. From @gmfb: #Raiders safety Johnathan Abram is appealing $80,000 in fines for two hits in a Week 12 game against the #Falcons […]

For many former NBA players like Steve Nash, the transition to coaching can be difficult. The inability to directly affect the game can often lead to frustration that’s usually expressed through vocal and aggressive complaints to the referees. But for Nash, he has high hopes that he’ll be able to control himself. Speaking with reporters […]

LeBron James believes that Anthony Davis is more talented than Kyrie Irving. As simple and straightforward as that. Speaking on the Road Trippin’ podcast, James broke down the advantages Davis has over the point guard (via Nico Martinez of Fadeaway Sports). “You know we talk about Kyrie (Irving) as far as how gifted he is. […]

ESPN is reporting that the game between Washington and Oregon, which would have decided the winner of the Pac-12 North, has been cancelled due to an outbreak of Covid-19 amongst Husky players. Saturday's game between Oregon and Washington has been canceled, the Pac-12 announced. Washington is below the required 53 scholarship players available to play, […]

In another sign the relationship between James Harden and the Houston franchise may be irreparably damaged, Rockets fans ripped the guard on social media, following the announcement of his new Adidas sneakers. These comments 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/5sjofLLeNW — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) December 10, 2020 While criticism of Harden was to be expected following his trade request […]

Turns out Draymond Green is a sharer. Taking to Instagram to celebrate the birth of his first child with fiancee Hazel Renee, the Warriors’ big man not only welcomed the bundle of joy, but detailed the intense labor process Renee went through in delivering the baby. All told, Green explained that his bride-to-be underwent 27 […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick won a game by 45 or more points for the fourth time in his career, according to ESPN Stats & Info, who provided the mind-boggling statistic. Not only is the Patriots head coach the only active person in the NFL to have complied as many victories, he is […]

We officially have a quarterback controversy in Philadelphia, if Carson Wentz didn’t already know. Entering the game midway through the fourth quarter, Eagles backup QB Jalen Hurts fired a missile on 4th & 18 to wide receiver Greg Ward Jr. in the end zone. Below is the video of the rookie’s gorgeous touchdown pass, the […]

Portland Trail Blazers star and noted Las Vegas Raiders fan Damian Lillard took to Twitter to celebrate the NFL franchise’s miracle victory over the New York Jets on Sunday. Made possible by a 46-yard touchdown reception by wide receiver Henry Ruggs III, Lillard compared the effort of the Raiders’ wideout to that of Terrell Owens […]