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It’s rare for a team to have two legitimates MVP frontrunners. This season, though, the San Francisco 49ers have two contenders with great arguments to win MVP. We’re talking, of course, about QB Brock Purdy and RB Christian McCaffrey. Both players have been playing excellent football and helping lead San Francisco to the best record […]

This season has been complete hell for the New England Patriots. After a disappointing 2022 season, fans expected the team to be better, or at least stay on the same level this season. Well, New England regressed mightily in 2023. It eventually led to the Patriots being eliminated early with three weeks left in the […]

We might have ourselves the Dunk of the Year, ladies and gentlemen! Malik Monk might be more known for his shooting, but the Sacramento Kings guard reminded us of his freaking hops on Friday night. Against the Phoenix Suns, Monk rose up for a vicious poster dunk over Drew Eubanks. It was a ferocious dunk […]

Jordan Poole’s exit from the Golden State Warriors was… messy, to say the least. Between all of the Draymond Green drama and the supposed friction between Poole and the other vets, many expected bad blood between the two parties. However, there wasn’t any drama seen in Poole’s first game against the Dubs. Prior to the […]

After their magical run last season, there was one burning question about the Sacramento Kings. Are they for real? We’ve seen many playoff teams fall off after the luster of their Cinderella run fades. In their second season, Sacramento is proving that they are, indeed, for real. A big reason for their continued success is […]

What should the Toronto Blue Jays do next season? After two straight years of playoff failures, it’s clear that changes need to be made within the team. The question is… where will these improvements come from? The offseason is the perfect chance to reload, but they need to assess which players will be perfect for […]

The indefinite suspension handed to Draymond Green sent shockwaves around the league. The Golden State Warriors star was handed this massive suspension after a wild swing at Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic. Many wondered how long the indefinite suspension would last. Now, we at least get some sort of timeline for his suspension, per Shams […]

Victor Wembanyama is a freak of nature. The hype around the San Antonio Spurs rookie revolves around his impressive physical traits. No man with his size and length should be able to do the things that he does. Even after his first two or three months in the league, we’re still not quite used to […]

We never thought this day would happen. Stephen Curry is the face of the three-point revolution in the NBA. When you think about elite shooters, the Golden State Warriors star comes to mind. However, against the Portland Trail Blazers, Stephen Curry was unable to make a three-point shot. This game ended Stephen Curry’s streak of […]

After a solid campaign last season, the Utah Jazz have fallen back to earth. At 9-16, the team has not reached the level that they had last season. Because of that, there are rumors floating about a potential trade. With the unofficial start of the trade deadline approaching, one name to monitor for Utah is […]

The Dallas Cowboys are starting to find their groove. After a big win against division rivals Philadelphia Eagles, the Cowboys have a chance to take control of the NFC East. However, before that, Dallas needs to overcome their biggest issue this season: the road schedule. See, the Cowboys are a perfect 7-0 at home, in […]

The Texas Rangers aren’t content. After winning the World Series in improbable fashion, the team is already looking to build upon their win. One area that Texas is looking to improve is their pitching staff. They had one of the most formidable starting rotations last season, and they look to keep it that way. The […]

Talk about a rollercoaster ride for the Las Vegas Raiders. Less than a week ago, they participated in one of the worst games of the season: a 3-0 game against the Vikings. Las Vegas was shut out, with the offense looking worse than ever. Expectations were low for their game against the Chargers. The Raiders […]

After all of the previous incidents, this was bound to happen. Draymond Green has gotten himself into increasingly more dangerous situations on the basketball court. It’s gotten to the point where the Warriors veteran has been ejected multiple times this early in the season. Green has always been… shall we say, physical, but he’s never […]

Well, that was a beatdown that no one saw coming. Divisional games are usually tough, competitive battles that go down to the wire. Not this one, though: the Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Los Angeles Chargers and handed them a beating that no one will forget. We’re talking about a 42-point beatdown… where the Raiders […]

The quarterback is the most important position in the NFL in this era. Look at every top team in the league, and you’ll see an elite quarterback at the helm. The Kansas City Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes. The Buffalo Bills have Josh Allen. The Philadelphia Eagles have Jalen Hurts. For the Cincinnati Bengals, they have […]

The ending of the classic matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills was… interesting, to say the least. With the Chiefs trailing by three, they had a golden opportunity to take the lead. They seemingly did off of a crazy Travis Kelce lateral pass to Kadarius Toney for a touchdown. However… after […]

With Shohei Ohtani off the board, the MLB world’s attention now turns to the other big name free agents. It’s easy to forget amidst the chaos, but there are plenty of other notable FAs still looking for a new team. One of these stars is resurgent Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger. After missing out on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers might be in trouble. Yes, they lost to the Denver Broncos, dropping to 5-8 for the season. However, they have more problems stemming from the loss. Star quarterback Justin Herbert suffered a finger injury during the loss. Herbert was forced to exit the game in the second quarter, with Easton Stick […]

Are the Philadelphia Eagles… in trouble? A week after a brutal loss to the San Francisco 49ers, the Eagles had a chance to right the ship against a familiar foe: the Dallas Cowboys. This was a chance for Philly to prove that they’re still the top dog in the NFC East. Instead of that, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have done it! After a hard-fought season, the Lakers battled the Indiana Pacers in Las Vegas in the Finals of the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. Indiana fought hard, but LA’s stiff defense kept the Tyrese Haliburton-led team at bay. In the end, it was a late barrage from the offense that […]

What a turnaround it’s been for the Denver Broncos this season! After a dreadful start to the season, many pronounced the men in orange dead. The Sean Payton experiment was an apparent disaster, and drastic changes had to be made. However, prior to their last loss to the Houston Texans, the Broncos had a nice […]

The Indiana Pacers are here to stay. Despite the low expectations set upon them, the team has been on a massive tear this season. With Tyrese Haliburton leading the way, Indy clawed their way through the NBA In-Season Tournament, facing off against the Los Angeles Lakers in Las Vegas for the finals. Unfortunately, the Pacers […]

The Seattle Seahawks are staring at a massive mountain this week. After barely losing to the Dallas Cowboys, the ‘Hawks are going to be battling the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers. The Niners have been firing on all cylinders since their pre-bye week losing streak. Because of that, the team will need all the help they […]

What a season it’s been for Jayden Daniels! The LSU football star is having one of the best seasons by a Tigers QB in recent memory. Daniels’ masterful command of the offense, as well as his two-way prowess, puts him in prime contention for the Heisman Trophy this season. With his campaign coming to a […]

The game between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks was heated and emotional on both sides. With the officiating not exactly in favor of both teams, there was a lot of complaining on both sides. It eventually led to an ejection for Jaylen Brown as the star was sitting on the bench. After […]

If there’s one thing that Tom Thibodeau is known for, it’s his stubborn insistence in playing his stars heavy minutes. This has been a common trend for the long-time head coach. It’s been a big criticism of the New York Knicks head coach, and it’s led to some unnecessarily dicey moments for his teams. One […]

Well, that was interesting. During the Boston Celtics’ win against the New York Knicks, star guard Jaylen Brown was ejected for seemingly no reason. Brown was sitting on Boston’s bench when he was ejected. Fans, as well as Brown’s teammates, were confused, and rightfully so. Why would a player not even on the court be […]

Chet Holmgren is finally turning into the player we expected him to be. The Oklahoma City Thunder rookie was the next big thing during his draft process. However, a preseason foot injury ended his 2022-23 season before it even began. Now, in his first season in the league, Holmgren is showing exactly why he’s been […]

The Dallas Mavericks are having the season that fans expected from them last season. At 13-8, they have one of the best records in the Western Conference. However, during their win against the Portland Trail Blazers, a scary incident occurred involving star point guard Kyrie Irving that could threaten their season. During the game, Irving […]

This offseason will see many prolific players get moved around. The biggest name, of course, is San Diego Padres star Juan Soto. However… another team that could be dealing their stars are the Tampa Bay Rays. They’re already rumored to be looking at a trade that includes ace Tyler Glasnow. However, it’s not just Glasnow […]

The Juan Soto era in San Diego seems to be coming to a close soon. With a looming extension on the horizon, the San Diego Padres are fielding trade offers for the star outfielder. It was a bumpy ride, but with a rising payroll, the team is looking to cut some corners and hope to […]

It feels like it was just yesterday when the San Diego Padres swung a trade for star hitter Juan Soto. Soto was traded from the Washington Nationals to San Diego to join a loaded squad. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. After making the postseason in his first year, the Padres completely […]

Talk about one hell of a win! In a game where the Dallas Cowboys defense couldn’t quite slow down the Seattle Seahawks, Dak Prescott put on one hell of a show. The star quarterback masterfully led the offense time and time again, trading blow for blow with Geno Smith. In the end, it was Dallas […]

Just a bit short. In a refreshing twist from past Thursday Night games, the battle between the Seattle Seahawks and the Dallas Cowboys ended up being a barnburner. Both teams seemingly threw defense out the window, with the game devolving into a scoring contest. In the end, though, the Seahawks fell short of their goal […]

Micah Parsons is a bad, bad man. The Dallas Cowboys star pass-rusher has consistently been one of the best defenders in the league. His ability to get pressure on the quarterback is invaluable to this roster. After a close win against the Seattle Seahawks, Parsons and the Cowboys are looking to bring the heat against […]

Chet Holmgren is getting put through the ringer. That’s what happens when you’re a rookie, after all. Even while he’s getting all of the attention, though, the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie is still balling out this season. The star center is a big reason why OKC is surging this season and are at the top […]

The Baltimore Ravens are looking like the best team in their division, and perhaps even the entire AFC. While the wins haven’t all been smooth, they’ve handily beaten many of their rivals this season. A big part of their success is their offense clicking. With Lamar Jackson’s two-way prowess and the emergence of a strong […]

We got a big one this week, ladies and gentlemen! The Michigan Wolverines are taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes in clash between college football titans. However, the Wolverines have been dealing with a lot of trouble as of late. The biggest elephant in the room, of course, is coach Jim Harbaugh’s supension. However, one […]