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Team USA’s loss to Lithuania in the FIBA World Cup could be chalked up to a couple of reasons. One of the most prominent reasons was their big men’s struggles. Against a more physical Lithuania team, the American centers couldn’t keep up. Jaren Jackson Jr, the team’s starting center, got into early foul trouble and […]

The Indianapolis Colts are placing all their eggs in the Anthony Richardson basket. After years of cycling through quarterbacks, the team is hoping that the Florida product becomes their next franchise QB. The moment he was drafted by Indy, everyone knew that he was going to be THE guy for the team. With that in […]

Cooper Kupp just can’t catch a break. After arguably one of the greatest seasons for a wide receiver, the Los Angeles Rams star’s 2022 season was filled with misery. Injuries to Kupp derailed his campaign, forcing him to miss most of the season. Kupp made his return to the field in the 2023 offseason, only […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are likely going to their Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions down a man. Chris Jones, the team’s star defensive tackle, is in the midst of a holdout after contract negotiations stalled out. Jones has openly indicated that he is willing to miss games, up until Week 8, even. The […]

Coming into their three-game series against the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros had to be feeling good. They were coming off of a successful five-game road winning streak. The Yankees, meanwhile have been on the downturn as of late, falling below .500. Plus, Houston has almost always played well against New York throughout the […]

For the longest time, the Houston Astros were the New York Yankees’ kryptonite. It seemed like the Texas-based team always had a way of dealing with the pinstripes, whether it was the playoffs or the regular season. This year, though, thanks to an infusion of youth to the lineup, the Yankees have done something they […]

It was a bit touch-and-go at some points, but Canada finally fulfilled the expectations set for them. The star-studded team was expected to cruise to an easy playoff berth at best. After a surprising loss to Brazil in the second round, though, Canada’s FIBA World Cup chances suddenly depended in a do-or-die game against Spain. […]

Well, that’s kind of embarrassing. In what seems to be a recurring trend for Team USA, the team seems to now struggle against opponents they’ve routinely beaten before. It’s gotten so bad that the US has been losing games internationally, something that was unheard of before. Team USA’s surprising loss against Lithuania during the FIBA […]

Micah Parsons is a machine. The Dallas Cowboys star linebacker  is one of the best, if not the best defensive player in the league. His versatility and raw talent makes him a dangerous foe for any offense. However, Dallas hasn’t been able to convert Parsons‘ excellence into postseason success. Over the last two seasons, the […]

This has been a disastrous season for the New York Mets. They came into this season with World Series aspirations. Considering how much money they shelled out in the offseason, that was a fair expectation. However, New York collapsed in brutal fashion this season. A combination of injuries and poor play led to the team’s […]

Well, ain’t this surprising. Team USA, the favorites to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup, was defeated by Lithuania. Yes, you read that right. The US squad went down early against the Balkan powerhouse. The team still tried to come back in the fourth quarter, but their bid fell short as they couldn’t stop the […]

Chris Jones is not happy with the Kansas City Chiefs. The All-Pro defensive tackle is seeking a substantial raise after an elite 2022 campaign. However, both sides don’t see eye-to-eye on the proper compensation for Jones. As a result, Jones is sitting out practices, and is ready is sit out regular season games as well. […]

Antonio Brown just can’t stop being in headlines, huh. It’s been years since the former All-Pro wide receiver was booted out of the league. Still, Brown still finds himself in awful, ridiculous, and often downright insane scenarios. The most recent controversy he faced is with the Albany Empire, a football team for the National Arena […]

Looks like Alabama will be just fine this season. Entering the 2023 college football season, some fans were uncertain about Alabama and whether they can maintain their competitiveness. They lost many of their important players. including star quarterback Bryce Young, with Jalen Milroe taking his place. Without the Heisman winner under center, will the Crimson […]

Is this a preview of this year’s NLCS? Two National League titans in the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers are battling against each other in a four-game regular season series. However, this series isn’t really going in LA’s favor. Atlanta has won the series after taking three straight games over the NL West […]

France’s trip to Indonesia for the FIBA World Cup did not go according to plan. They were billed as the favorites in their group, along with Canada. Right from the get-go, though, Rudy Gobert and Les Bleus got off on the wrong foot. They were destroyed by Canada in their tournament opener. An upset loss […]

Dennis Rodman is perhaps one of the most well-known Chicago Bulls players, and for good reason. After a long time with the Detroit Pistons, “The Worm” decided to join forces with Michael Jordan and co. Rodman immediately made a name for himself with his hustle and defense. Rodman was critical to Chicago’s three championships, and […]

Josh Jacobs is back in Las Vegas! After a small disagreement threatened to turn into a holdout, the Las Vegas Raiders running back decided to rejoin his team. Jacobs now will be part of an offense that has the potential to be a threat in the AFC. How has Jacobs fared in his return to […]

Ronald Acuna Jr is playing out of his mind this season for the Atlanta Braves. After a down season in 2022, the star outfielder is having his best season by far in the majors. The Braves star’s stellar hitting and speed makes him a clear favorite for the MVP trophy. Recently, though, other contenders have […]

Whenever the FIBA World Cup rolls around, there’s always a debate between the differences between their play and the play in the NBA. While they still play the same sport, there are many rule differences that make a major difference. In particular, there’s a big difference between defense in both leagues. It’s subtle, but it’s […]

In the final game of their FIBA World Cup campaign, Jordan Clarkson made sure to give the home crowd something to cheer for. With an Olympic berth on the line, the Utah Jazz star turned in one of the greatest performances by a player in a Philippines jersey. Clarkson ended the game against China with […]

This season is a massive disappointment for the New York Yankees. They came into this season with high expectations, especially after placing in the top 2 in the regular season last year. However, New York just hasn’t been able to keep up with the rapidly improving teams in their division. The Orioles and the Rays […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are having a bit of a Chris Jones problem. The star defensive tackle is in the midst of a holdout after contract negotiations between the two sides broke down. Jones is planning to not play with the team up until Week 8, apparently. Jones is one of the best defensive tackles […]

Joey Bosa has been playing the NFL for quite some time. The Los Angeles Chargers defensive end has been with the team since 2016. Over the course of his career, Bosa has seen a lot of regular season success. However, the playoffs are an entirely different story. Bosa has not sniffed the Super Bowl in […]

Jordan Clarkson, ladies and gentlemen. The Utah Jazz star suited up for the Philippines in the FIBA World Cup. After losing their first four games, Clarkson and co. found themselves in a deadlock against China in their final game. A loss would completely end the country’s chances at the Olympics. That’s when Clarkson decided enough was […]

When the lights are brightest, every team needs their ace to shine the brightest. That’s exactly what Max Fried did for the Atlanta Braves in their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Fried was electric in his start, shutting down LA’s offense with his fastball-curveball combination. After the game, Fried talked about how this game […]

The Dallas Cowboys come into the 2023 season with a change in their offensive lineup. The team traded for star wide receiver Brandin Cooks to bolster their offensive weapons around QB Dak Prescott. Now, Dallas boasts a rather potent and dangerous combination for their offense. Prescott talked about the many weapons Dallas has on offense, […]

The Detroit Lions are gearing up for a bloodbath against the Kansas City Chiefs. Week 1 of the NFL season will start with the defending champions going up against the upstart team. Detroit is obviously making all the preparations they need against Kansas City. When asked about a certain player on their opponent’s roster, though, […]

Amid the St. Louis Cardinals’ awful 2023 season, the team is chasing one achievement for their legend. Adam Wainwright, the long-time ace of the team, is two wins away from racking up 200 career wins in his career. The 40-year old legend still has some juice left in the tank (despite a rough season all […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are desperately chasing a chance at the playoffs this season. They sit 2 and a half games away from a Wild Card spot; not an ideal place to be, but they’re at least in striking distance. However, Toronto might lose one of their key starters late into their playoff push. During […]

Guess who’s going All Elite? In one of the more surprising twists in 2023, former NBA champion and Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman will be part of AEW’s show. The announcement was made earlier in the day, and was well-received by the crowd. The question is… when will Rodman be performing? Well, Dennis Rodman will […]

The Pac-12 is on the brink of death. Over the course of the offseason, the conference has lost more and more of its teams. It first started when USC and Oregon bannered a contingent that leaves the conference for the Big 10. Utah and Colorado then were part of another four teams leaving for the […]

Roster cuts are always a painful time for NFL teams. You hate to see some players go, but you have put your team’s best interests in mind. Fan favorites often get cut in favor of making room for talent in other areas of the team. That’s exactly what happened with the Buffalo Bills, releasing Josh […]

The Austin Reaves hype train is firing on all cylinders now. After an incredible season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Reaves is now being treated as a critical member of the team. His new contract extension, as well as selection to the Team USA lineup, is proof of that. Part of the pressure of being […]

Ronald Acuna Jr had a crazy day this past Thursday. In the morning, the Atlanta Braves star got married to his long-time girlfriend. That same evening, while he was running on less than six hours of sleep, Acuna hit a big grand slam in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s just how […]

The Detroit Lions might be the most hyped-up team in the NFL for the 2023 season. Despite missing the playoffs last season, many are looking forward to see this team succeed in 2023. There’s a good reason why: Detroit has a strong offense and some interesting players on defense. Many are even picking them as […]

The time is ticking for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ relationship with Mike Evans. The star wide receiver has now set a deadline on when the team needs to reach an extension with him. This on its own doesn’t mean that Evans is gone after this season. However, recent reports about Evans leaving the Bucs after […]

Joe Burrow is the lifeblood of the Cincinnati Bengals. I think that’s not exactly a secret: the star quarterback is at the heart of the team’s success in the recent years. However, year after year, Burrow has constantly missed time from the team’s training camp/preseason plans. This year, it was a calf injury that sidelined […]

The first game of Matt Rhule’s tenure with the Nebraska football team didn’t go according to plan. They were on pace to beat the odds and beat Minnesota in their first game of the season. However, in a shocking twist, the Cornhuskers inexplicably collapsed in the final quarter of the game. After the game, Matt […]