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Jon “Bones” Jones landed himself in trouble yet again recently. The Ultimate Fighting Championship talent was arrested earlier this morning in Las Vegas for battery domestic violence and tampering with a vehicle. Dana White, the president of the UFC, said he wasn’t particularly shocked by this development. In an interview with media officials, White said […]

Kyle Lowry’s move to the Miami Heat might come as a surprise to some NBA fans, but for the former Toronto Raptors guard, the decision was easy. The reason? As it turns out, it’s Jimmy Butler. In an interview with The Miami Herald, Lowry talks about his relationship with Butler as one of the biggest […]

The AEW has caught the attention of wrestling fans recently with their big-name signings. Their latest move, though, is a head-turner for a different type of audience, specifically, for those living in Dallas. AEW announced recently that they have signed former Dallas Mavericks center Satnam Singh. (via PWInsider.com) “All Elite Wrestling (AEW) today announced the […]

DK Metcalf got himself into some tense situations in their first two games of the season. The Seattle Seahawks wide receiver was flagged four times in their last two game. He was also called for taunting during their opening game against the Colts, and the 15-yard penalty on the kickoff led to a Colts touchdown. […]

It has long been rumored by many insiders that the National Basketball Association is making an effort to curb foul-baiting. Now, in a welcome news for basketball fans, the NBA has officially announced their plans regarding this tactic. In a Zoom call with reporters, NBA senior vice president and head of referee development and training […]

Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis have been at the center of many rumors recently, mostly regarding their apparent “beef” with each other. For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban though, those rumors aren’t true because of one simple fact: the two still like each other’s social media posts. Yes, you heard that right. According to this […]

The Carolina Panthers have suffered yet another unfortunate injury in their game against the Houston Texans. After star running back Christian McCaffrey was carted off due to a hamstring injury, the Panthers had to take rookie cornerback Jaycee Horn out of the game due to an apparent non-contact leg injury. Here’s what happened to #Panthers […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has seen his fellow draft class teammates sign big contract extensions this off-season. Luka Doncic, Trae Young, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Robert Williams have all signed long-term deals to stay with their current team. But the Nuggets young star isn’t worried about that at the moment. As per the Denver […]

Richard Sherman is an amazing talent in the NFL, but in 2019, his career took a downward turn. Now, the former Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers cornerback says he’s ready to come back into the league In an interview with Doug Farrar of USA Sports, Sherman was asked why teams shouldn’t be worried about […]

Getting subbed out is never a pleasant feeling for any self-respecting athlete. You feel frustration at yourself for not being good enough to stay on the court or field. For Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, though, that feeling is doubly worse. David Helman of Cowboys.com noted that when Parsons was being subbed out at certain […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ Kyrie Irving may be a polarizing player off the court, but his talent on the court is undeniable. He’s not an MVP-level candidate like his teammates Kevin Durant and James Harden. However, according to legendary point guard Isiah Thomas, Kyrie is incredibly important to their championship hopes. Speaking with Etan Thomas of […]

Veterans of NBA Twitter remember exactly where they were during the infamous Battle for DeAndre Jordan. DJ, who played for the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015, was set to sign with the Dallas Mavericks. However, at the last moment, he reneged on the deal and decided to stay with the Clips. What followed was a […]

The Phoenix Suns shocked the world last season, as Devin Booker and Chris Paul led them to the NBA Finals. The Suns lost in six games to the Milwaukee Bucks, but fans are optimistic that they’ll be able to replicate that success and make it to the Finals again. However, if you ask former Suns […]

LeBron James has done a lot of things other than play basketball. The Los Angeles Lakers star is obviously one of the most outspoken players in the league, unafraid of speaking out against injustices. LeBron has also used his massive following to help other people in need, such as when he founded his “I Promise” […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to make a deep run in the NBA Finals this season. Behind their tried-and-tested core Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors are looking to barge back into the Playoffs and make some noise, if not win it all outright. That, of course, means that every roster […]

Carson Wentz may have had a rough time during the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 1 match-up against Seattle, but the Colts QB is getting some much-needed help from an unlikely source. Ian Rapaport of NFL.com reported that Colts left tackle Eric Fisher will be returning from his Achilles injury in Week 2. (via Ian Rapaport) “Big […]

The battle to become Stephen Curry’s next backup is heating up, as the Golden State Warriors continue to work out different guards for the job. The newest player to enter this competition is someone who already familiar with playing for the Warriors and Curry. According to TheWarriorsTalk on Twitter, the Warriors front office will hold […]

The Toronto Raptors’ newest rookie, Scottie Barnes, has captivated the hearts of Raptors fans around the globe. His energy and presence breathes new life into an organization that is looking to start anew with a new cast of players. If any Raptors fans were still salty they didn’t pick Jalen Suggs, this latest letter penned […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive retooling of their roster. They traded and let go of multiple players to get new ones. The result is a massive collection of elite role players to flank LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, there’s one criticism that many fans have of this team: chemistry. After all, this […]

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 […]