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The second round of the FIBA World Cup saw Team USA face some stiff competition for the first time after dominating their opponents. Against a Nikola Vucevic-led Montenegro squad, the US found themselves in a brutal slugfest. Montenegro gave the team all they could handle and then some. In the end, though, it was a […]

It’s finally done. After a month of discussions and debates, the Atlantic Coast Conference (or ACC) are officially welcoming three new teams to their league. Stanford, California, and SMU are now heading to the ACC, per Ross Dellenger. This now means that two more universities are leaving the nearly-barren Pac-12. “It’s final: ACC presidents have […]

How good will be the Carolina Panthers in the 2023 season? The team is clearly on a rebuilding path, with a lot of young players on their roster. However, they also have the first overall pick in Bryce Young, and defense led by two talented playmakers in Brian Burns and Jaycee Horn. They also added […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Angels have been a massive disappointment. Entering the 2023 season, many hoped for this team to find some modicum of success. With Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency, there was pressure for this team to, at the very least, make the playoffs. Unfortunately, despite this “pressure”, Los Angeles is miles away […]

Depending on who you ask, the tale of Ben Simmons is either heartbreaking or frustrating. The former 1st overall pick has missed a significant amount of time for the Brooklyn Nets due to numerous injuries. Some people feel bad for the former Sixers star due to the misfortune he’s had. Others are frustrated with the […]

When will Justin Jefferson get paid? That’s the question on every Minnesota Vikings fan’s heads right now. The star wide receiver is eligible for a contract extension now. Given what he’s done in the last three years, it’s safe to say that he deserves a big extension. After signing TJ Hockenson to a brand-new extension, […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a bit of a sticky situation on their hands. Nick Bosa, the team’s star defensive end and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, has still not signed a contract extension with the team. Fans are hoping that the team is able to work out a new deal with Bosa before […]

As most people predicted, Team USA has been dominating their competition at the FIBA World Cup. Behind the combined efforts of the entire team, the US squad has cruised against their group so far. However, there’s been an interesting change so far. After initially starting for the team, Brandon Ingram has been moved to the […]

After winning the National Championship last season, the Georgia Bulldogs are ready to run it. Despite losing most of their starters, especially on the defensive end, the team is still raring to defend their title. It seems like the oddsmakers also like Bulldogs’ championship chances for the 2024 College Football Playoffs, as they open as […]

Mercedes fans, you can rest easy now. Over the last few days, rumors of Lewis Hamilton potentially leaving Mercedes for Ferrari abounded. The F1 star refused to sign an extension with his team before this week, fueling rumors of him joining Ferrari amid Carlos Sainz’ imminent departure. Had the move gone through, it would’ve sent […]

Paul George between a top-2 podcaster wasn’t on anyone’s 2023 bingo card, but here we are. The Los Angeles Clippers star started a podcast this year with some of his buddies, and it’s been an absolute treat to listen to. PG’s insights as a veteran have been eye-opening. He’s also had numerous entertaining guests, including […]

Two years ago, Najee Harris emerged as one of the best running backs in the entire league. The then-Pittsburgh Steelers rookie had an incredible first year, being one of the main reasons for the team’s playoff berth. However, in his sophomore year, Harris’ stats took a bit of a nose dive. Some people attributed Harris’ […]

Well, that’s not a good sign. Amid the start of the college football season, the Nebraska team is already suffering from some roster issues. One of their players, tight end Arik Gilbert faced questions about his eligibility. Now, Gilbert is facing a different problem, as he’s been arrested, per on3.com. “Gilbert was taken into custody […]

The New York Jets are going all-in for the 2023 season. After years of struggling at the bottom of the league, the team has made a push for the Super Bowl. They traded for star quarterback Aaron Rodgers to lead an offense that showed tons of promise last season. In addition, the team made a […]

The Denver Broncos hung their hat on their intense defense last season. Their suffocating chokehold on opposing offenses was the only thing that kept them mildly competitive during their dreadful 2022 season. Unfortunately, one of their key defenders might be gone for a significant time. K’Waun Williams, one of the Broncos’ top cornerbacks, underwent ankle […]

Nothing lasts forever. Take the Chicago White Sox, for example. The team has played in Guaranteed Rate Field since 1991. Over those 32 years, the team has made a lot of memories, good and bad. However, with the White Sox’s lease on the field expiring in 2028, the team might need to look at a […]

Well, ain’t this a throwback. Jimmy Graham returned to the New Orleans Saints in the offseason, much to the delight of fans. The legendary tight end had many imcredible moments with the team in his career. However, no one really expected him to perform at the same level as he did in his prime. During […]

Jonathan Taylor might be heading to the Miami Dolphins soon. After the Indianapolis Colts permitted Taylor to seek a trade, the Dolphins emerged as the top suitor for the star running back. It appears that both sides are still not close to a deal that sends the All-Pro running back to Florida. However, just this […]

A backup QB is always valuable in the NFL. The physical nature of the sport necessitates the presence of a solid backup for every position. This is doubly true for quarterbacks, who are in charge of the entire offense. Having a reliable backup QB can be the difference between a winning season and a season […]

Ja Morant had quite the offseason for himself, huh. The Memphis Grizzlies star was the subject of criticism over the course of the offseason for various reasons. These include a reported assault of a teenager and two documented cases of him live streaming while holding a gun. Morant’s public image has taken a significant dip. […]

The Houston Texans’ Week 1 starter has been announced, and it’s CJ Stroud. After months of speculation (and some needless drama), the rookie quarterback is set to start for Houston against the Baltimore Ravens. This wasn’t surprising to most fans, considering his competition. Nonetheless, Houston fans can rest easy knowing that there won’t be any […]

Who is the most influential player for the current generation? Well, the easy answer would be a player like LeBron James or Stephen Curry or Kobe Bryant, right? After all, these are the legends that played during this era. However, over the last year, a rather unlikely answer to this question emerged: Los Angeles Clippers […]

All hail the Akatsuki Five! In one of the most stunning upsets in recent memory, Yuta Watanabe and Japan upset the Lauri Markannen-led Finnish squad in the group stage of the FIBA World Cup. The win was the first time the Japanese national team beat a European team. After the game, the Suns forward took […]

Welcome to the Big Apple! The New York Knicks are typically considered to be THE premier free agent destination in the offseason. What’s not to like about New York, after all? Madison Square Garden, the bright lights, the team has it all. There’s a reason why this team is always one of the teams in […]

Double plays are a rather common occurrence in baseball today. When a runner is on first base, teams usually find a way to get both runners up. That often involves a ground ball that goes straight to the infielder. There are definitely unique ways of getting a double play that don’t involve the first baseman. […]

Team Japan is on fire! In one of the most unlikely outcomes from the ongoing FIBA World Cup, Yuta Watanabe and the Akatsuki Five took down Finland. Billed as the “worst” team in their group, Japan now has a very real possibility of making it to the playoffs. However, Phoenix Suns fans are a bit […]

Simone Biles is back, baby! A few weeks after her triumphant return almost three weeks ago, Biles made some more history during the US Gymnastics Championship. After an awe-inspiring performance, Biles comfortably took home the gold medal. After her record-breaking win, the US star talked about her form in recent weeks, per Mercury News. “I […]

Caleb Williams’ 2023 season started off on a rather interesting note. Yes, USC football came away with a win against San Jose State. However, there were moments in the game where USC looked shaky. It was some of the usual struggles from a team looking to find their form to start the year. After the […]

He’s finally done it! After years of trying to achieve his goal, Bubba Wallace has finally made it to the NASCAR Playoffs for the first time in his career. Wallace snuck into the final sixteen after the Coke Zero 400 held at Daytona, Indiana. With exactly 2,000 points, the American driver clinched the last position […]

The preseason game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Miami Dolphins was suspended abruptly after the injury to Daewood Davis. Davis, a wide receiver for the Dolphins, suffered a scary injury and was stretchered out. The game was eventually suspended after thei ncident. Why was the game suspended? Well, Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson cited […]

Well, that’s a terrifying sight to see. An MLB-level pitch to the face is never a pretty sight in baseball. Against the Los Angeles Angels, New York Mets star Pete Alonso was hit by a wild pitch to the head. Naturally, Alonso was taken out of the game, but not before having some words with […]

Germany got off to a great start with their campaign during the FIBA World Cup, beating down Japan to a pulp. However, the game wasn’t all great for them: Orlando Magic star Franz Wagner suffered an injury during their game. Wagner’s injured ankle forced him to miss the rest of the game. With a matchup […]

Two years ago, the San Francisco 49ers took a massive gamble. With their future quarterback situation in question, the team traded three first-round picks to move up in the 2021 NFL Draft. They were able to snag the third overall pick from that deal. With that pick, the 49ers took QB Trey Lance from North […]

Ryan Jensen might have played his last down in the NFL. Last season, the former Pro Bowl center suffered a knee injury that kept him out of the entire season. Now… the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have ruled Ryan Jensen out for the season by placing him in the Injured Reserve list, per Ian Rapoport. Unfortunately, […]

Austin Reaves made his debut for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, and it couldn’t have gone any better. The Los Angeles Lakers star entered the game to a roaring Filipino crowd. Fans chanted his name and rooted for the young forward. Reaves repaid the applause with a masterful all-around performance for Team USA […]

Mookie Betts is having one hell of a season. The star right fielder is having an excellent second half of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His hot hitting gave LA some much needed breathing room in the playoff race. Amid Mookie’s incredible season (and one hell of a return to Fenway), teammate Freddie […]

Amidst their disappointing 2023 season, there’s one standout player from the New York Yankees: Gerrit Cole. The star pitcher has been the best player for the team during this tumultuous time. Despite his team sitting near the bottom of the AL playoff picture, Cole is still in contention to win the Cy Young. How does […]

Mekhi Becton’s career with the New York Jets has unfortunately been marred by injuries. The offensive lineman is a good player, but he has dealt with injuries since being drafted by the team in 2020. As Becton makes his return to the field after his injury, the Jets OT talked about the hardest part of […]

How about them Mariners, huh! For the first time in 20 years, the Seattle Mariners are on top of the AL West! Well, sort of: they still share the division lead with the Texas Rangers after their win over the Royals. Still, this is the first time since 2003 that Seattle has had a taste […]