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In a move that isn’t surprising to most, Doug Pederson has been fired as head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Under Pederson, the Jaguars finished the 2024 campaign with a 4-13 record after suffering a 26-23 overtime defeat at the hands of the Indianapolis Colts in Week 18. While it’s surprising that Jacksonville general manager […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have battled several injuries at small forward this season. Yet, they have remained the dominant team in basketball. Key players, including Max Strus and Isaac Okoro, have risen to the challenge. Dean Wade, Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill, and even Evan Mobley have also contributed. Remarkably, the Cavs have shown no decline in […]

The final day of the NFL regular season signifies Black Monday is on the horizon. This is when many head coaches face the axe. Generally, first-year coaches are safe from dismissal. However, New England Patriots rookie head coach Jerod Mayo might not be as secure. Mayo should update his LinkedIn profile to let teams know […]

After an extended and exhausting road trip, the Cleveland Cavaliers return to their home court, eager to take on the Charlotte Hornets. In their last outing, the Cavs showcased their offensive prowess with a thrilling 134-122 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Cleveland was highlighted by an impressive performance from rising star Evan Mobley, who dominated […]

Change could be coming with the regular season nearly over for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Jacksonville head coach Doug Pederson admitted that the team’s season finale against the Indianapolis Colts could be his last as head coach. However, Pederson might not be the only one out of a job once the season ends. Rumors are starting […]

The New York Jets have taken an extensive and meticulous approach in their search for the franchise’s next head coach. A notable candidate emerged during this process. According to reports from NFL insiders, Mike Vrabel, the former head coach of the Tennessee Titans, is scheduled to interview at the Jets’ Florham Park facility this Friday. […]

Far away from home, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still rolling through their Western Conference road trip to take on Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 122-110, their final contest against LeBron James this season. The Mavericks, meanwhile, lost to the Houston Rockets 110-99 and are […]

The Tennessee Titans have started Will Levis and Mason Rudolph at quarterback for portions of the 2024 season, and they’ll take one more look at both quarterbacks in the season finale. Head coach Brian Callahan told reporters that he plans to play both quarterbacks against the Texans in Week 18. However, Callahan did not name […]

Every year, the NFL waits as long as possible before announcing the whole Week 18 schedule, and this year, the league didn’t disappoint. To cap off the 2024 NFL regular season, the NFC North will leave it all on the line as the Detroit Lions will host the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football. This […]

Far away from home, the Cleveland Cavaliers are still rolling through their West Coast road trip to take on Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Last time out, Cleveland steamrolled the Denver Nuggets 149-135, shattering longstanding franchise scoring records. The Warriors, meanwhile, narrowly defeated the Phoenix Suns at home, winning 109-105. This will be […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Evan Mobley was left wide open throughout Cleveland’s dominant road victory over the Denver Nuggets. Time and again, whenever Mobley was left wide-open on the perimeter, it felt it was intentional on the Nuggets’ part. “Don’t leave me open. Don’t leave nobody open on our team,” Mobley said. “I feel like […]

Although they struggled to score, the Los Angeles Ram took care of business against the Arizona Cardinals. The 13-9 victory improved their record to 10-6. More importantly, it moved Los Angeles closer to clinching the NFC West. They can lock up the division as early as Sunday if they get help from other teams around […]

Although the NBA still has time until the annual trade deadline, rumors continue to heat up. Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is the NBA star getting the most trade chatter. Based on reports, Butler has been recently linked to the Phoenix Suns, Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks, and Houston Rockets. The rumors surrounding Butler are […]

After an extended holiday break, the Cleveland Cavaliers are hitting the road for a multi-game road trip. Cleveland’s first stop on this trip will be to the Mile High City to take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. Last time out, the Cavs defended homecourt against Collin Sexton and the Utah Jazz, winning 124-113. […]

Things have almost seemed too easy for the Cleveland Cavaliers for the better part of this season. Although the Cavs are no longer undefeated, no other NBA team can hold a candle to Cleveland’s dominant record. Cleveland has made winning routine and has found ways to embarrass opponents on either end of the floor. However, […]

Nearly 30 games into the 2024-25 NBA season, the Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled to remain completely healthy. Recently, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson even quipped that whenever Cleveland sees a player return to the floor, they lose another in his place. This joke, sadly, came off the heels of the Cavs welcoming back sharpshooter Max […]

The Milwaukee Bucks face the Cleveland Cavaliers at home tonight. Khris Middleton is on the injury report alongside Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Middleton is dealing with an illness that made him miss Milwaukee’s NBA Cup Championship win. Meanwhile, Lillard (calf) and Antetokoumpo (patella) were able to play through their respective injuries, combining for 49 […]

Riding high after an extended siesta, the still injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers will return to action when Cleveland takes on the Milwaukee Bucks at home. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Brooklyn Nets 130-101. The Bucks, meanwhile, just won the 2024 NBA Cup and are one of the hottest teams in the NBA. This will […]

Cleveland Cavaliers sixth man Caris LeVert and Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson have been linked to each other since their professional careers began. LeVert’s rookie season with the Brooklyn Nets was also Atkinson’s first time as an NBA head coach. As LeVert’s game grew, so did Atkinson’s coaching acumen. However, according to Atkinson, he didn’t […]

At 3-11, the Tennessee Titans have had a lackluster season. Currently, on a three-game slide, some have questioned Tennessee’s toughness in their latest losses. It’s getting to everyone in Tennessee, even Titans head coach Brian Callahan. Typically known for his quiet demeanor, Callahan lost his cool when asked if the accusations of his team being […]

With how the Oklahoma City Thunder looked on offense against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup Championship Game, it was easy for fans to facepalm in frustration. The Bucks’ defense ground the Thunder down on offense, giving the team a learning experience. However, even after the final buzzer, Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was lovingly […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had a thrilling run toward winning the franchise’s first-ever NBA Cup championship. Milwaukee thrilled fans in their dominant 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, this victory was more than an in-season championship run for Milwaukee. For NBA Cup MVP Giannis Antetokoumpo, it was about sending a statement to the rest […]

Against the Brooklyn Nets, the Cleveland Cavaliers did what great teams are expected to do. Cleveland flipped a switch in the opening quarter on the road against Brooklyn, building a respectable 20-point lead heading into the second frame. Much of the sudden surge was sparked by the Cavs’ bench, spearheaded by star sixth man Caris […]

The Chicago Bears are on an eight-game losing streak, which is tied for the second-longest streak within a season in franchise history. The Bears went from 4-2 at their Week 7 bye to 4-10, securing their fourth consecutive season with 10-plus losses. However, rookie quarterback Caleb Williams took the good with the bad after Chicago’s […]

Riding high after an extended siesta, the still injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers hope to maintain momentum when Cleveland takes on the Washington Wizards at home. Last time out, the Cavs lost to the Miami Heat 122-113. The Wizards, meanwhile, are 3-17 in their previous 20 games, sitting at rock bottom in the Eastern Conference. This will […]

Last season, the Cleveland Cavaliers had a record of 5-7 when Max Strus didn’t play. When Strus was available, the Cavs went 48-34 in the regular season and playoffs. Although Strus’s on-court returns don’t hold the same status as Cleveland superstars like Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, he impacted winning when he was available last […]

Nearly 85 NBA players will become trade-eligible in less than a week. For contending teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, this sudden rush of eligible players makes it easier to wheel and deal. It also allows the Cavs to find upgrades in areas lacking nearly a quarter of the way into the season. Although Cleveland is […]

As this NFL season grinds along, it’s clear that the New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders have a glaring need at quarterback. The Giants recently said goodbye to their six-year experiment with Daniel Jones. The Raiders, meanwhile, have been searching for stability at the position for two seasons after Derek Carr left Sin City. […]

After missing the first game of his three-year NFL career against the Cleveland Browns last week, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens’ hamstring injury appears likely to hold him out of the team’s Week 15 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. During his press conference on Tuesday afternoon, head coach Mike Tomlin gave reporters a pessimistic […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are financially tied up after acquiring Dejounte Murray and extending Trey Murphy III during the offseason. Those moves have left the Pelicans $31 million below the luxury tax next season. That means for players like New Orleans forward Brandon Ingram, who is looking to sign an extension, the Pelicans might be […]

It’s no secret that the Chicago Bulls and Zach LaVine want to get a divorce. They tried staying together for the kids, but the Bulls are creeping toward a rebuild while LaVine intends to compete in the NBA Playoffs. But despite Chicago and LaVine having a mutual interest in finding a trade, not many opposing […]

Although many consider him the best basketball player in the world, Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has plenty of haters. Jokic’s critics don’t doubt his basketball ability, especially after the Denver superstar has averaged a triple-double this season. Instead, Jokic gets heat for his conditioning. Or, in his hater’s case, the lack of conditioning. […]

Donovan Mitchell, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jimmy Butler, and the Miami Heat will all be on tired legs when they square off. The Cavs and Heat will face each other on the second night of a back-to-back series. Last time out, Evan Mobley dominated for Cleveland in their 116-102 rout of the Charlotte Hornets. Miami, meanwhile, […]

At one point in their 116-102 rout of the Charlotte Hornets, the Cleveland Cavaliers led by 22 points. That big lead was spearheaded by the Cavs’ biggest player, Evan Mobley, who had a career-best performance against the Hornets. Mobley dominated Charlotte with his relentless drives to the basket and sharp shooting touch from beyond the […]

Riding high after knocking off the Denver Nuggets at home, the still injury-riddled Cleveland Cavaliers hope to maintain momentum on the road when Cleveland takes on the Charlotte Hornets. Last time out, the Cavs defeated the Denver Nuggets 126-114. The Hornets, meanwhile, are on a six-game losing streak, with Charlotte’s last win coming against the […]

It’s been a while since the Cleveland Cavaliers have been 100% healthy. The Cavs have been without Max Strus since early October after he suffered a hip injury and eventual ankle sprain. Sophomore forward Emoni Bates, meanwhile, hasn’t even touched the floor after undergoing knee surgery before preseason play began. Although Cleveland has the NBA’s […]

Although the Cincinnati Bengals haven’t been eliminated from the playoff hunt at 4-8, their season is circling the drain. Heading into their Monday Night Football matchup with the Dallas Cowboys, some fans are hoping the Bengals shut down Joe Burrow with their playoff chances so slim. However, according to Burrow, he’s not done fighting. He […]

Riding high after knocking off the Washington Wizards at home, Evan Mobley and the Cleveland Cavaliers hope to maintain momentum when they host Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. As mentioned, the Cavs defeated the Wizards 118-87 last time. The Nuggets, meanwhile, have had an up-and-down stretch lately, going 3-3 in their previous six games. […]

After a red-hot start to the season, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson made franchise history. For the eighth time in Cavs franchise history, Atkinson was named Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for Cleveland’s games in October and November. Under Atkinson, the Cavs went 17-3 in that stretch and own the best record in […]