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Jalen Hurts is no stranger to being in the spotlight. The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has been dealing with people making various comments about him publicly and privately. He’s basically heard it all, from the people praising him to the detractors criticizing him. If it were up to Hurts, he’d prefer not to hear all of […]

As the four-year legal battle between the NFL and St. Louis comes to a close, one party left as the biggest winner. And surprisingly enough, that party isn’t even in the NFL. Dowd Bennett LLP and Blitz Bardgett & Deutsch, the law firm that represented the city of St. Louis in their lawsuit against the […]

Newer fans of the Los Angeles Lakers might not know this, but this season is already Dwight Howard’s THIRD stint with the team. While his second tenure in LA was incredibly successful (resulting in a championship), the first one… didn’t go so well. And as it turns out, even Howard himself didn’t want to be […]

Thursday’s Thanksgiving matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders got a little ugly. Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph and Raiders safety Roderic Teamer were ejected after getting into a scuffle that very nearly cleared the bench. It’s not the best look for a nice, wholesome Thanksgiving game. Apparently, though, this saga didn’t end […]

The New Orleans Saints are not having a good season. This was the first post-Drew Brees season, and they were looking to test a new quarterback Jameis Winston. However, injuries to Winston and his backup Taysom Hill have sent this franchise careening to the bottom of the league. Their most recent loss to the Buffalo […]

He’s serving up sweet dimes on the court, and savory meals off of it. Brooklyn Nets star guard James Harden is doing his part this Thanksgiving by giving back to the community. The MVP candidate partnered with a Brooklyn non-profit organization to help at-need New Yorker enjoy the spirit of Thanksgiving with a hearty meal. […]

The Warriors are back, baby! The Golden State Warriors have been on an absolute tear to start the 2021 season, destroying teams behind a tenacious defense and Stephen Curry doing Stephen Curry things. Today’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers put them atop the league at an impressive 16-2 record, which is a harbinger of great […]

A promising season for a blossoming Buffalo Bills squad took a horrific turn on Thursday night. Against the New Orleans Saints in Week 12 of the NFL, star Bills cornerback Tre’Davious White suffered a scary-looking injury on a routine play. Here’s the play that caused White’s injury. It was a routine play where the Bills […]

The Chicago Bulls’ first visit to Orlando this season to face the Magic is a special moment for big man Nikola Vucevic. After all, this is the first time he’ll be facing off against the Magic since he was traded to Chicago from Orlando. Because of that, the All-Star big man couldn’t help but reminisce […]

LeBron James was ejected from an NBA game. Yes, you read that right folks. LeBron James, one of the greatest players of all-time, just got ejected from a game. And what’s even more shocking is WHY he got ejected: The Los Angeles Lakers superstar targeted Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart, delivering a vicious elbow that […]

NBA 2K22 is a hooper’s ultimate tool to realize his dreams. Want to try and beat the superteam Golden State Warriors with a created player? You can do it. Want to see how an old-school team would fare against your favorite team now? NBA 2K22 allows you to do just that. It also allows some […]

Coming into the Kansas City Chiefs’ Week 11 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, there were some serious questions surrounding the team’s defense. The Chiefs’ defense was, uh, not great. Going head-to-head against the best offensive team in the season right seemed like a recipe for disaster for this already-struggling unit. However, Chiefs fans were pleasantly […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers expected a lot from their rookie Najee Harris. However, what he’s done for the franchise has exceeded everyone’s expectation. Shouldering a workload comparable to some of the best running backs in the league, Harris has carried this ailing Steelers offense to a 5-3-1 record entering Week 11. It’s no wonder, then, that […]

Najee Harris has been a workhorse for the Pittsburgh Steelers, starting in every single game that he has played in so far. However, after this game against the Los Angeles Chargers, perhaps the team should consider resting him for a few games lest he gets injured severely While trying to mount a late comeback in […]

Derrick Rose is a Chicago legend. The New York Knicks point guard came into the league as an electrifying MVP candidate for the Chicago Bulls. Illinois fans have always appreciated Rose’s contributions for the franchise even after his departure, showering him with standing ovations and MVP chants when he returns to United Center. Which makes […]

After a decent start to the season, the Seattle Seahawks have been on a free-fall as of late. They’ve lost eight of their last nine games, their only win coming against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars. Russell Wilson’s injury might be part of this skid, but it’s become increasingly clear that this team has issues even […]

Ezekiel Elliot has been dealing with some minor yet annoying injuries for nearly his entire career. Just last week, he accidentally reinjured his banged-up right knee, hampering his performance a bit. Now, the Dallas Cowboys running back revealed more about this nagging knee injury he has been suffering. Speaking to reporters after their Week 11 […]

The Denver Nuggets are already not doing too well on the injury report list. They’ve been missing the services of star guard Jamal Murray due to an ACL tear, and players have gone in and out of the rotation. This latest injury update on Nikola Jokic after missing their loss to the Bulls, though, can […]

Shohei Ohtani shocked the world last season. Seemingly out of nowhere, the Los Angeles Angels star shocked the world by doing something almost-unheard of in MLB history: be an excellent starting pitcher as well as a hard-hitting slugger in the batter’s box. Ohtani’s exploits with the Angels rightfully earned him the American League’s MVP award. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are… confusing, to say the least. One day, they’ll be beating teams like the Los Angeles Lakers in astonishing fashion. The next game day, they’ll sleepwalk against a lowly team and get absolutely smashed in the process. Such is the life of a Timberwolves fan. After another huge blowout win, this time […]

Jared Goff’s first season with the Detroit Lions has been nothing short of a disappointment so far. While the young quarterback isn’t really performing terribly on an individual level, the team as a whole has been a mess. They currently have 0 wins on their record, their only saving grace being a 16-16 draw to […]

A few days ago, Baltimore Ravens fans were in shock when the team announced that star quarterback Lamar Jackson was downgraded to questionable due to illness. Speculations on his chances of playing and what his illness could be floated around. Now, a recent rumor may shed some light on some of these questions from the […]

After a deep postseason run, the Boston Red Sox are looking to retool their pitcher rotation. While they already have great slingers like Chris Sale and Nathan Eovaldi, more pitching talent can’t hurt their chances. And based on who they’re aiming to get, they really are gunning for the best of the best in the […]

Aaron Rodgers has come under fire recently for some of his recent comments regarding vaccination and COVID-19. While he certainly made some polarizing comments about that topic, his latest statement about Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on another topic may be more well-received. On the way to Minnesota for the Packers’ Week 11 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders announced today that Steve Smith, a former fullback for the team in Oakland, has passed away today. Smith succumbed to Lou Gehrig’s disease, an ailment he’s been battling for more than two decades now. Here’s the Raiders full statement on Steve Smith’s passing. The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the […]

Another day, another disappointing loss for the Los Angeles Lakers. In LeBron James’ return from injury, the star-studded team just couldn’t get it together, as the Lakers bowed to the Boston Celtics 108 – 130. It was another loss against a team that they should definitely be beating, regardless of health. After the game, LeBron […]

The new and improved Chicago Bulls are proving themselves to be legitimate contenders. They’ve beaten a lot of good teams and trounced on the bad teams, proving their worth as a top-tier team. After a huge road win, they have exorcised one of their biggest demons. Zach LaVine’s monstrous performance against the shorthanded Denver Nuggets […]

The Boston Celtics got back to their winning ways in timely fashion. Facing their long-time rivals in the Los Angeles Lakers, the boys in Beantown stepped up in timely fashion, spoiling LeBron James’ return with a 130 – 108 drubbing of the former champions. Jayson Tatum was magnificent, scoring 37 points on a 50% clip […]

After getting let go by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, Dennis Schroder has had a bit of a renaissance with the Boston Celtics. So when given the chance to exact revenge against his former team, nothing could stop the German point guard. Not even an injury could hold him back. Speaking after the game, […]

Add professional rock-paper-scissors player to the list of Stephen Curry’s greatest achievements. The Golden State Warriors superstar has proven he’s as versatile as anyone in the league. After this wholesome moment with a fan, he showed he can be great at any sport he wants… even rock-paper-scissors. After the Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons on […]

When Dennis Schroder was signed by the Boston Celtics this offseason, many fans clowned them. After all, the guard severely underperformed for the Los Angeles Lakers… all while asking for a huge contract in the process. He was eventually let go from the Lakers and replaced by Russell Westbrook. After a huge win against their […]

One of the most touted prospects in college football is coming to the NFL. Matt Corral, the star quarterback of Ole Miss, has announced his intention to join the 2022 NFL Draft, skipping his redshirt senior year. Corral posted a heartfelt letter on his Twitter account, saying that the Rebels’ home game against Vanderbilt will […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have not lived up to the fans’ expectations early into the season. They were dubbed as the superteam to rival the Brooklyn Nets. However, a slew of injuries and overall inconsistent play have the supposedly mighty Lakers at a mediocre 8 – 8 record to start the season. […]

Antonio Brown made headlines once again, but for the wrong reasons. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver was accused of falsifying his COVID vaccine card by one of his former employees. Since then, both the Buccaneers and Brown himself have made statements denying these allegations. Meanwhile, though, Brown’s camp has an… interesting way of proving […]

The Toronto Raptors are crashing back down to Earth. After a string of close losses and strong wins, Nick Nurse and his crew succumbed to the Utah Jazz 119 – 103. It was an ugly game for the Raptors, as they had a slim lead at halftime but surrendered the lead in the third quarter. […]

Scottie Barnes has been the NBA’s darling as soon as he entered the league. The energetic Toronto Raptors rookie captivated audiences with his bubbly personality and ability to do everything on the court. He has very quickly emerged as one of the Raptors’ best, if not the best, players in less than fifteen games. Because […]

After what looked to be a promising start to the season, the Atlanta Falcons are doing… uh, not great. To say they’ve been struggling to score is a huge understatement. They seem to have forgotten how to score… literally. In a bizarre turn of events, a seemingly decent Falcons offense has did a complete 180 […]

The taunting rule has been a polarizing point of contention in the NFL. Most recently, the Chicago Bears have been hit hard with this controversial rule. Linebacker Cassius Marsh almost had a game-sealing sack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in Week 9, but was taken back due to taunting. Afterwards, Marsh was fined nearly […]

Bam Adebayo has a close personal relationship with Dwyane Wade. During Wade’s last few years with the Miami Heat, he bonded with the then-rookie Adebayo. The two have kept their brotherhood even after Wade’s retirement from basketball. After a big win over the surging Washington Wizards, Adebayo and Wade once again displayed their close relationship […]