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The Boston Celtics are still on top of the Eastern Conference food chain. While they aren’t the best team by record, they’re pretty close to their rival Philadelphia 76ers. A big part of that is the effect that Jayson Tatum brings to the table. The All-Star forward has been the driving force behind Boston’s continued […]

The Miami Heat are not having an ideal start to the their 2023-24 season. After the first eight games, the team sits at a perfectly balanced 4-4 record. That’s not bad at all, but considering their status as title finalists, that feels a bit low. There’s been some struggles with the team as they try […]

The old guard of the NBA is slowly fading away. The last bastions of the NBA during the 2010s are starting to age. Players like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry are nearing the end of their careers. Because of that, it’s always special to see two such players go up against each other. […]

On Friday, it was reported that New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas was arrested after an altercation. The former Pro Bowl WR reportedly got into it with a contractor on a street, and he threatened and taking the contractor’s phone. This now marks the second time a Saints wide receiver was involved in a […]

What a crazy year it’s been for Tommy DeVito. After being selected by the New York Giants in the NFL draft, DeVito likely didn’t expect to see any time for the team this season. After all, the team just signed Daniel Jones to a massive contract extension. However, multiple injuries to Jones, including a season-ending […]

The Boston Celtics have been rolling this season. At 6-2, the team has been firing on all cylinders to start the year. However, one particular player has been taking some heat this season for the Celtics: Payton Pritchard. The point guard signed a four-year, $30 million contract with the team recently, but he’s been unfortunately […]

It finally happened. The biggest story in college football this season is the sign-stealing scandal revolving Michigan football and Jim Harbaugh. After an investigation by the NCAA, the official ruling was announced. Harbaugh is barred from appearing on the sidelines for the rest of the 2023 college football season. The result sent shockwaves around the […]

When it rains, it pours. The New York Giants are seeing their absolutely dreadful season get somehow even worse. Quarterback Daniel Jones suffered an ACL injury that will keep him out for the rest of the season. With Tyrod Taylor also dealing with an injury, the team might end up starting rookie Tommy DeVito. It […]

What a feeling it must be to play for your hometown team, huh? That’s exactly what happened to Kevin Byard on Sunday after suiting up for the Philadelphia Eagles. Byard was traded from the Titans to Philly at the trade deadline. Byard, a Philly native, got his first home game for the Eagles against the […]

This was, unfortunately, to be expected. After Daniel Jones went down with an injury during the New York Giants’ loss, many feared that the QB suffered an ACL injury. Despite advancements in terms of sports science, ACL injuries still tend to be season-ending ailments. It certainly didn’t help that the initial assessment lined up with […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have been through a lot this season. The second season of Josh McDaniels was off to a terrible start. With newly-acquired QB Jimmy Garoppolo, Las Vegas’ offense regressed heavily. They’ve struggled against most of their opponents, and were just 3-5 heading into Week 9. McDaniels was understandably fired, and Garoppolo was […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ 2023 season has been… confusing, to say the least. The team is 5-3 for the season, a perfectly respectable record that puts them in position for the Wild Card round. However, their games have been rather hit-or-miss. They can go from shellacking the New York Giants to being destroyed by the Arizona […]

CJ Stroud is quickly running away with the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. The Houston Texans quarterback hasn’t just been good or passable, he’s been excellent this season. Stroud’s poise and decision-making were on full display against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 9, going toe-to-toe with Baker Mayfield. Stroud’s masterpiece, though, came in […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are back, baby! After struggling to start the year, Cincinnati has rattled off four straight wins to go up 5-3. The last two games, in particular, have been mighty impressive. The Bengals completely dismantled the San Francisco 49ers a week prior, then proceeded to dominate the Buffalo Bills the next. Joe Burrow’s […]

Sunday night will be a rather emotional one for the Buffalo Bills and Damar Hamlin. Nearly a year after a horrific freak accident nearly took the life of Hamlin, Buffalo returns to Cincy to face the Cincinnati Bengals. It will be a momentous occasion for Hamlin, who will return to the stadium where he suffered […]

Bring on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes! The 2023 MLB offseason featured reigning MVP Aaron Judge being courted by multiple teams. In the end, Judge ended up staying with the Yankees. This time, the hot name in the market is Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Currently, the rumor mill seems to think that the Los […]

Well, that’s not a good way to start a trip. The Miami Dolphins travelled to Germany to face the Kansas City Chiefs. During the opening quarter of the game though, one of their stars went down with an injury. Jaylen Waddle momentarily left the game due to a knee injury, per Ian Rapoport. He was […]

The Minnesota Vikings have a bit of a situation at the quarterback position. Kirk Cousins’ Achilles injury and his contract situation gives Minnesota a conundrum. Do they re-sign Cousins for the next season, or do they move on from the star QB and reload in the draft? All signs point to Minnesota still looking to […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ season started off stronger than anticipated, but it’s looking an awful lot like their 2022 season. Last season, LA was battered by injuries to key players, including Matthew Stafford and Cooper Kupp. Now, LA’s offense is starting to lose some bite again with Stafford and breakout rookie Puka Nacua dealing with […]

Jayson Tatum has been one of the best players in the NBA since his rookie year. The Boston Celtics star made quite the statement when he went toe-to-toe with LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Finals in his first year. Since then, Tatum has improved and improved, and he’s now one of the top ten […]

NFL players make a lot of money. Like, a lot a lot. Most of us already knew that. However, sometimes we don’t realize the magnitude of the difference… until we see it for our own eyes. That is exactly what happened when San Francisco 49ers defensive end Arik Armstead shared an image of one of […]

The Atlanta Falcons are… a confusing team. On paper, they have an incredibly talented young group of players. Drake London, Kyle Pitts, and Bijan Robinson are players that a rebuilding team would dream to have. On the field, though, all three players struggle to get consistent production. Many attribute the trio’s struggles to coach Arthur […]

The New York Knicks are in hell this season. Once again, the team is starting off ridiculously slow this season. They are just 2-5 after their loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. The biggest area of concern for New York is, of course, Julius Randle. The former All-Star forward has been struggling heavily […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ dream season hasn’t been completely sunshine and rainbows so far. After trading for Damian Lillard, everyone expected Milwaukee to run over the rest of the competition. Unfortunately, they’ve had some bad performances ugly losses to the Hawks and the Raptors, two teams that they are expected to beat on sheer talent alone. […]

The 2023-24 NBA season isn’t even a month old yet, and we already have our first big referee controversy. The ending to the Oklahoma City Thunder – Golden State Warrior game featured a rather questionable call that directly led to the game-winner. On Stephen Curry’ game-winner, Draymond Green appeared to interfere with the rim: supposedly […]

Heading into the 2023 season, there were a lot of questions surrounding the Minnesota Vikings’ defense. The Vikes’ defense was one of the worst units in 2022, but they have some playmakers on the team, like Danielle Hunter. Additionally, the team also hired former coach Brian Flores to be their defensive coordinator. It took some […]

It’s finally over. After weeks of frustrating reports about James Harden, the Philadelphia 76ers finally caved in to his demands. Harden was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for a significant haul. While the draft picks are nice, and the players are solid, the team still needs a second star to pair with Joel Embiid. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in the Bad Place. That’s not an understatement: after experiencing incredible highs this season, the team has fallen into a massive chasm, and it’s not because of their own doing. The team was playing well on both sides of the ball, especially the offense. Even with Justin Jefferson out with an […]

You have to feel for Kirk Cousins, man. Cousins was having a career-best season with the Minnesota Vikings. After a rough start to the season, his team rattled off three straight wins. A division title was a bit far-fetched, but they had real aspirations for a Wild Card spot. Unfortunately, tragedy struck during their game […]

When he’s on, Anthony Davis is arguably the most impactful player on the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s quite the statement, but it’s also true. Davis’ ability to score in bunches while being a menace on the defensive end is incredibly valuable. That was on full display against the Orlando Magic, where Davis’ 26 points and […]

Davante Adams’ tenure with the Las Vegas Raiders has been nothing short of disappointing. After a solid first campaign that didn’r result in a playoff win, Adams’ production regressed in Year 2. While the stats might show a drop-off, though, the eye test will show that Adams-Jimmy Garoppolo partnership just isn’t working out. That, and […]

With a pivotal game against the Miami Dolphins coming up, the New England Patriots are getting one of their better weapons back. JuJu Smith-Schuster, the Pats’ big offseason acquisition this year, will be returning from his injury. Meanwhile, sophomore WR Tyquan Thornton is a healthy inactive, per Ian Rapoport. “#Patriots WR JuJu Smith-Schuster, who hasn’t […]

The Washington Commanders’ fate this season hinges on their next game against the Philadelphia Eagles. According to a recent report, the decision to buy or sell at the trade deadline hinges on whether they win that game or not. The two names most likely to be traded are reportedly pass-rushers Montez Sweat and Chase Young. […]

After a promising start to the season, the Washington Commanders have gone into disarray. The team is falling apart at the seams, despite their best efforts. With the trade deadline looming, a couple of players could be on the trade block for Washington. That includes pass rushers Jonathan Allen, who was in the headlines due […]

Well, that’s surprising. In an unfortunate twist for Kansas City Chiefs fans, Patrick Mahomes has been added to the team’s injury list for Week 8, per Ian Rapoport. The star quarterback is reportedly battling the flu, but he’s still expected to play. “The #Chiefs have added QB Patrick Mahomes (illness) to the injury report, but […]

In the toughest environments, the best players shine the brightest. After dropping Game 1 of the World Series, the Arizona Diamondbacks gave the ball to Merrill Kelly for Game 2. Kelly, who has been incredible this season, faced off against a Texas Rangers squad that was on fire in Game 1. The pressure was on […]

After a solid win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 7, the Seattle Seahawks are looking to redeem themselves against another AFC North foe. Seattle will be going up against a Cleveland Browns squad that has rattled off two straight wins. The team needs to win this game in order to keep their hopes of […]

Over the last couple of seasons, Brian Burns has generated a lot of noise on the trade market. That’s not entirely surprising: the Carolina Panthers’ star pass rusher is extremely talented, but he also plays on a bad team. He’s an easy trade candidate to a playoff team that is looking to bolster their edge […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars go wherever Trevor Lawrence goes. The star quarterback has been the best quarterback the team has had in ages. He had a rough first season with the team, but he’s developed into an elite quarterback under Doug Pederson’s tutelage. Unfortunately for the Jags, Trevor Lawrence has been dealing with a knee injury […]