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The Cult of Justin Fields continues to grow. Last week, Chicago Bears and NFL fans alike called for the rookie Fields to take over Andy Dalton’s starting spot. Despite the rookie barely playing in their first game of the season, fans seemingly saw enough for him to start for the Bears. Now, Justin Fields has […]

Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to having extremely disrespectful takes. The former Los Angeles Lakers star is well-known around the NBA community as someone who doesn’t have a filter when it comes to his hot takes. This time, his target wasn’t a current NBA player, but a former foe of his. While talking about the […]

It’s the most wonderful time indeed for select children in Western Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster organized a shopping spree for the kids of the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania, in a heartwarming act ahead of the holiday season. Smith-Schuster said that this act was him paying it forward and doing […]

The battle for the Golden State Warriors’ final roster spot is heating up, as a new contender emerges to contend for a coveted spot as the backup to Stephen Curry. As per Anthony Slater’s report on The Athletic, the Warriors thought former Indiana Pacers guard Darren Collison looked good in his workout. (via The Athletic, […]

Orlando Magic fans are in for a real treat next season, if what RJ Hampton said is to be believed. In an interview with The Athletic’s  Josh Robbins, RJ Hampton said that the rumors that he’s grown are true. (via The Athletic, u/nonbiasednbafan on Reddit) “I asked [Magic guard] RJ Hampton about his height, and […]

Carson Wentz and the Indianapolis Colts are taking their talents to the television! Hard Knocks, the critically-acclaimed sports documentary show produced by NFL Films, has announced the team they’ll be covering for 2021. The documentary will follow the Colts’ 2021 bid to win the championship. This marks the first time that Hard Knocks will cover […]

Last season, Philadelphia 76ers center and certified troll Joel Embiid barged into the MVP conversation with his stellar play. He finished second to Nikola Jokic, but one NBA analyst believes that Embiid can do better and win it in 2022 for the Sixers. During an episode of “The Jump on ESPN”, Kendrick Perkins said that […]

Trying to chase history is hard. The pressure is immense, and everyone’s eyes are on that player trying to break a record. So when Novak Djokovic lost in the US Open Final against Daniil Medvedev, the Serbian superstar felt a sense of relief. During a press conference interview, Djokovic had this to say. (via Tumaini […]

Two years ago, Daniil Medvedev irked the American audience by trolling them during the US Open. Today, after earning his first Majors win over Novak Djokovic, Medvedev trolled the audience once again. Addressing the booing audience during his post-match interview, Medvedev said this. (via ATP Tour) “I think you gave me a lot of energy, […]

Despite a good showing in their preseason games, the Chicago Bears decided to keep their rookie quarterback Justin Fields on the bench. Instead, they started former Pro Bowl QB Andy Dalton a move that was collectively clowned upon by Bears and NFL fans everywhere. Dalton was a shell of his former self, earning a 72.9 […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had a soaring start to their NFL season, handily beating the Atlanta Falcons 32-6. The highlight of their match was this epic connection between former Alabama teammates Jalen Hurts and rookie DeVonta Smith for Smith’s first NFL touchdown. Jalen Hurts finds Devonta Smith for the Eagles TD ♨️ That Alabama connection (via […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers got absolutely demolished by the New Orleans Saints 38 – 3, in their opening game of the season. After the game, the Packers star quarterback compared the loss to another painful sensation. Rodgers said their loss was a “kick in the you-know-what” for the team, which sounds a […]

LeBron James’ game-winner against the Golden State Warriors in their play-in game killed the  Warriors’ playoff chances, but it also took an unsuspecting group down too. According to Molly Knight of The Long Game, the Warriors losing that game meant that concession workers in Chase Center would lose their healthcare benefits. (via The Long Game) […]

Former Chicago Bulls center and Defensive Player of the Year Joakim Noah built a reputation as one of the best defensive minds in the league during his prime. However, Noah recently admitted that he had nightmares about a certain Los Angeles Clippers star during his rookie year. When asked about his “Welcome to the NBA […]

The Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor. Only the best and the most iconic players in the history of basketball are granted entry into this exclusive list. Every year, a select group of players, coaches, and other notable figures in basketball are allowed entry into the Hall and are immortalized forever in […]

After Major League Baseball was successful in running the “Field of Dreams” game where a match between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees was held outdoors, fans of the National Basketball Association might be clamoring for a similar version of basketball held outside. But NBA fans might want to wait a while […]

Paul Pierce is no stranger to being counted out and dismissed. When the Boston Celtics drafted Pierce in 1998 at number 10, Pierce etched the nine teams who passed on him into his mind. Today, as Pierce accepted his induction into the Hall of Fame, the now-Celtics legend put those teams on blast, thanking them […]

Former Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame today, and he made sure his induction was one to be remembered. Speaking towards the end of his induction speech, Wallace spoke about his legacy. (via NBA). “I wasn’t welcome. I was too small. I couldn’t play the game they wanted […]

Urban Meyer is a college football legend, but he has decided to take a different challenge by coaching the bottom-feeding Jacksonville Jaguars and getting them to the top. Despite that seemingly Herculean task, though, Meyer thinks coaching the Jags is a bit easier than coaching Ohio State. In an interview with Yahoo! Sports, Meyer had […]

A Colorado jury found former Denver Broncos lineman Justin Lewis Bannan guilty of attempted murder for shooting a woman two years ago. As per The Denver Channel: “Justin Lewis Bannan, a former Denver Bronco, was found guilty of attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder and two counts of assault.” On October 16, 2019, Boulder officers […]

Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic has a chance to make history in the US Open Finals against Daniil Medvedev, and he’s prepared to do all it takes to make it happen. In a post-game interview after his impressive win against German Alexander Zverev, Djokovic said this about his finals match against Medvedev. (via ESPN) “There’s […]

The father of Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell is under intense scrutiny. Authorities have filed a complaint against Antonio Russell to seize fifty thousand dollars of what they suspect to be drug money. Officials held up the elder Russell on March 12 after flagging what appeared to be a “suspicious itinerary”. One of the reasons […]

The Dallas Mavericks are the definition of a team that is considered “one piece away”. The Mavs have a one-of-a-kind generational talent in Luka Doncic, and they’ve already seen decent success in the regular season. The next phase for them is, of course, win in the playoffs, but that’s easier said than done. After two […]

After CM Punk’s dazzling win earlier in the night, wrestling fans tuning into the AEW All Out pay-per-view were treated to a pleasant surprise, as Daniel Bryan and Adam Cole made their debuts towards the end of the Pay-Per-View. https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1434725051727859713 https://twitter.com/AEW/status/1434724098748395522 Speculations about Bryan and Cole coming to AEW have been going on for a […]

“The Best in the World” is officially back in business. Former WWE superstar CM Punk made his triumphant return to the wrestling arena, defeating Darby Allin during All Out. Punk notched his first win in seven years, marking a momentous occasion for the electric wrestling veteran. The Best in the World! @CMPunk wins in his […]

The Toronto Raptors and Pascal Siakam are in a bit of a weird situation right now. Masai Ujiri and Bobby Webster has committed to fully rebuilding the Raptors after trading away Kyle Lowry to the Heat and drafting Scottie Barnes fourth overall in the 2021 draft. That first part is not surprising; many people foretold […]

The ceremonial first pitch in baseball games can be hit or miss sometimes, but “Shang-Chi” star Simu Liu tossed a memorable one for the San Francisco Giants that won’t be forgotten anytime soon. Just look at this CLEAN back flip after throwing a perfect strike from Liu. (video courtesy of the official MLB Twitter) .@SimuLiu […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Cody Bellinger has had an uncharacteristically bad hitting season. But Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has some wise advice for the struggling Bellinger. Per Dodgers Nation, Roberts had this to say about how Bellinger can break out of his slump: “I think the number one thing is a reset as far […]

The Milwaukee Bucks, lest we forget, are the defending champions. Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered a monster performance in the NBA Finals, cementing his status as one of the league’s greatest to ever play. They brought back nearly everyone from that title-winning team, and yet fans seem to forget about them when it comes to Finals predictions. […]

The NBA offseason is often a dull and boring time for NBA fans around the globe. One consolation prize we get from this time though are the frequent pick-up games NBA players play against each other, like this one between stars Jayson Tatum, Zach LaVine, and Bradley Beal. Famed skills coach Drew Hanlen released this […]

After an impressive Playoff run in his rookie year, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro struggled massively this year. Despite that, though, Pat Riley still has high hopes for him. Per The Athletic’s Manny Navarro, Riley said this about Herro: “He’s a core player. That’s all there is to it… Tyler Herro is a core player […]

Drake’s much-anticipated new album, “Certified Lover Boy”, just dropped recently, and already, NBA players have loved it. For Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo, though, the album seems to have triggered some unfortunate realizations. A few hours after the Heat guard tweeted out, “#CLB”, Oladipo sent this tweet out: Low key tired of being single. — […]

Count Bill Russell as one of many people clamoring for the return of J-Crossover, Jamal Crawford, to the NBA. Responding to a tweet from Whistle Sports asking about Crawford’s handles, Russell had this to say: Yes, of all time. Can someone get this man back on a team! @NBA One of the best to do […]

It’s safe to say that former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter will go down as one of New York’s greatest athletes of all time. If it wasn’t the case (it better be) for some of you before, this quote from him will solidify that statement. While talking about his upcoming induction in the Baseball Hall of […]

He might be retired from the NFL, but former Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and now high school football coach Philip Rivers still can’t avoid getting clocked in the head. During the celebration of St. Michael Catholic’s 24 – 21 upset win over Jackson, Rivers, now the head coach of St. Michael Catholic, got clocked on […]

After suffering from an awful ankle injury in October last year and straining his right shoulder last July, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is ready to make his return. In a press conference held today, Prescott said this about his return: “I’m ready. I’m definitely ready. I’m excited. I’ve put in a lot of work […]

Colts quarterback Carson Wentz has come under intense scrutiny lately for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19 . Now, in a press conference, Wentz doubled down and asked people to respect his decision, since he respects the decision of others. This comes just a few hours after Wentz returned from the COVID protocol list. Via […]

It’s looking like a Slovenian reunion in Dallas! Luka Doncic and Goran Dragic, two of Slovenia’s greatest players, might be teaming up with the Mavs according to this report from Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. Via Bleacher Report: “All my sources around the league have told me they expect Goran Dragic to be bought out […]

Help is potentially on the way for Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, and it comes from some familiar faces for NBA fans. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the Mavericks front office were “impressed” with former NBA players Lance Stephenson and Isaiah Thomas’ workouts. This comes right after the report that the Mavericks held […]