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The NBA is an ever-changing landscape. Over time, we’ve seen the game evolve in way we never expected before. With this evolution comes a need for change, and a need to embrace said change. Outdated ideas about who can call the shots on and off the court need to be removed from one’s mind. With […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are running all over the American League this season. Fueled by their incredible start to the year, the team has not looked back since that magical 13-game winning streak. Unfortunately, Tampa might be running into a contending team’s worst nightmare: injuries. Wander Franco suffered an injury during the Rays’ doubleheader against […]

The New England Patriots had a pretty rough 2022 season. Their 8-9 record somehow underscores the struggles this team went through during the entire year. Their offense, in particular, took the hardest hit: the committee approach Bill Belichick approved for the offense did not pan out. Mac Jones was the biggest casualty, as his play […]

The Denver Nuggets have been golden throughout the entirety of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They quite handily took care of their opponents thanks to Nikola Jokic’s brilliance and an all-around team effort. It’s no surprise that chemistry is at an all-time high with this squad. The gift that Aaron Gordon gave to Jamal Murray before […]

All of New York clenched their collective butts last night when Aaron Judge made an amazing defensive play for the Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge flew from right field to make this amazing catch. However, after grabbing the ball, the reigning MVP collided with the bullpen door, which then promptly collapsed. Everyone was […]

Well, what do the Phoenix Suns do now? After trading for Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, their goal was clear: win the NBA Finals. Unfortunately, Phoenix fell way short of their expectations, losing in the second round to the Denver Nuggets. Now, their once-wide open window is closing faster than they anticipated. With a […]

Who was the biggest thorn for the Denver Nuggets in Game 1? That was quite easily Bam Adebayo, the star Miami Heat center. Adebayo was the leading scorer for the Heat with 26 points during the contest. However, what’s interesting is Nuggets head coach Michael Malone’s thoughts on Bam’s 26-point game. Here’s him talking about […]

Many fans know Aaron Judge as THE Home Run guy, and for good reason. The New York Yankees star set an AL record of 62 home runs last season, after all. His ability to hit the ball out of the park is near-unparalleled in this league. However, an underrated aspect of Judge is his defense. […]

The New York Mets fanbase’s slow descent into madness continues. After falling well short of expectations in 2022, many expected the team to bounce back this year. They retained most of their free agents, and even added an elite ace in Justin Verlander. Unfortunately, things aren’t exactly going according to plan for Buck Showalter’s squad. […]

Playing a position in the offensive line has to be the hardest thing to do for an NFL rookie. The combination of physicality and technical skills makes it hard for rookies to adjust to the pro level. With that in mind, the Pittsburgh Steelers are setting the floor for their rookie first-rounder Broderick Jones to […]

The Miami Heat need a jolt of life for Game 2 against the Miami Heat. Being the lower-seeded team, they do not have home-court advantage. Their main objective is to steal at least one game on the road to take control of home court advantage. With that in mind, fans are turning to Tyler Herro’s […]

The Denver Nuggets took care of business against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Despite being the “greener” team to the Finals, Denver still handled Miami’s attack quite well. They held a sizable lead for most of the game, and extinguished the Heat’s attempt at a comeback in the fourth quarter. […]

Well, this hasn’t been a good two days for the Memphis Grizzlies. There was already a huge cloud above the fanbase’s head after Ja Morant’s most recent gun scandal and subsequent suspension. Now, over the last few days, there’s been some… ominous updates about Morant’s suspension. From Adam Silver’s cryptic speech to all the speculation, […]

After an incredible, albeit surprising 2022 season, the New York Giants are looking to recapture that same magic in 2023. They are running it back with almost the same core from last year, albeit with some important additions (and some key subtractions, too!). Nothing’s going to be easy for the G-Men, especially in the loaded […]

After a long time working together, the duo of Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless will no longer be on prime-time TV. The former NFL star tight end has reached an buyout agreement with FS1, and will now move on to a different venture. After this was revealed to the public, a lot of people piled […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have their new head coach. After firing Doc Rivers a few weeks ago, the Sixers have chosen former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse to lead them. Doc’s firing could be seen from a mile away. After yet another second-round exit, the Sixers needed to make a change. Many were under the impression […]

The Boston Celtics’ unceremonious booting from the NBA playoffs brings more questions to their current roster. Had they lost in a good, close game, perhaps these questions would’ve been avoided. The way they got manhandled by the Heat in Game 7, though, fans are calling into question the future of some of these players. Of […]

The Cleveland Browns are running it back one more time with Deshaun Watson. Their first season with the star QB did not go according to plan: Watson was suspended 11 games, then looked rusty upon his return to the field. As he prepares for his second season in Cleveland, Kevin Stefanski talked about the differences […]

They’re back, baby! The Miami Heat are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since their 2020 Bubble run. Much has been made about Jimmy Butler’s heroics for most of the postseason. The biggest story of the Heat’s run, though, has to be their role players stepping up in critical moments. From Gabe […]

It took them a little bit longer than they expected, but the Miami Heat eventually made it back to the NBA Finals. Their road to the Finals took an unwanted detour when the Boston Celtics stormed back from a 0-3 hole. However, at the last moment, Miami course-corrected thanks to a big game from Caleb […]

The stage is set for the 2023 NBA Finals. On one side, we have the Denver Nuggets, the first-seeded powerhouse that tore through the Western Conference like a paper shredder. On the other side is the Miami Heat, who overcame insurmountable odds to make it to the final dance. Most of the talk will be […]

Are we about to witness NBA history? After going down 0-3 against the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics have come all the way back to tie the series at 3-3. An incredible Derrick White game-winner in Game 6 was the shot that forced a decider Game 7 between the two Eastern Conference powerhouses. Unfortunately, their […]

The NBA has officially gone zero days without any controversy. The ending to Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat was a wild one. With Miami leading by one point with 3.0 seconds remaining, Marcus Smart attempted a tough 3-pointer. It missed, but Derrick White was there with just enough time to […]

Well, isn’t this a surprise? Just a week ago, NBA fans were lamenting the fact that they wouldn’t see playoff basketball for a full week. After the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers, many expected the Miami Heat to follow suit. Instead, what we got was a bloodbath. The Celtics stuck their hands out […]

Well, those Kyrie Irving to the Los Angeles Lakers rumors are getting killed quickly, huh. Before the start of the postseason, there was talk about the star point guard reuniting with LeBron James in LA. The team was pushing hard to trade for the star PG. After this season’s run to the Western Conference Finals, […]

After a disappointing season, the Toronto Raptors are looking to start anew next season. The first step towards their “rebirth” is finding a new head coach after axing Nick Nurse earlier this offseason. There are many teams being tied to Toronto, including marquee coaches like Mike Budenholzer and Ime Udoka. However, one under-the-radar coach could […]

Is this actually happening? Just a week ago, fans were all but ready to crown the Miami Heat the East champions after knocking down the Boston Celtics. After three great games, it seemed like Jimmy Butler and co. had this series in the back. Fast forward three games later, and the Celtics are now knocking […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to achieve basketball immortality. After going down 0-3 in their series against the Miami Heat, Boston has won two straight. The Celtics are looking to be the first team in NBA history to come back from a 0-3 deficit. While all of Massachusetts is rooting for the Cs, another player […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in business, regaining control of the NL West. However, one player on their roster is continuing to underperform: Noah Syndergaard. After a solid season in Philly, Syndergaard signed with LA in the offseason. The hope was that Syndergaard was going to be a solid rotational arm for a team […]

What will the Dallas Mavericks do with Kyrie Irving? The team traded for the star point guard during the regular season in hopes of bolstering their title chances. Unfortunately, things did not go according to plan. A poorly-constructed roster and virtually no time for Irving and Luka Doncic to gel sent them spiraling out of […]

They’re here. After falling short multiple times, the Denver Nuggets have finally made it to the NBA Finals. The top-seeded squad has been a juggernaut throughout the entire playoffs, defeating the Kevin Durant-Devin Booker Suns in 5 and sweeping the Lakers. Of course, the biggest part of their Finals run is Nikola Jokic, the Serbian […]

DeAndre Hopkins’ release from the Arizona Cardinals caused a massive stir in the NFL landscape. Many expected the star wide receiver to be traded, especially with Arizona entering a rebuild. However, it seems like the front office was not able to find a suitable deal for the former All-Pro receiver. Now, Hopkins enters the free […]

The Detroit Lions are trying to toe the line between competing today and preparing for the future. Jared Goff looked excellent from them last season, sure. However, Detroit is keeping their options open by drafting Tennessee QB Hendon Hooker. As Hooker recovers from his ACL injury, the QB talked about his growth during the rehab […]

After months of trade rumors, the Arizona Cardinals have made a decision regarding DeAndre Hopkins. Instead of trading the star wide receiver, the Cards have instead decided to cut Hopkins. This was first reported by Darren Urban. The waiting game is over. The @AZCardinals cut WR DeAndre Hopkins.https://t.co/cAqENgDTTQ — Darren Urban (@Cardschatter) May 26, 2023 […]

It’s easy to forget sometimes, but NFL players were once young athletes that watched the NFL with us. A lot of the new generation grew up watching players like Tom Brady, Julio Jones, Ed Reed, all of yesteryear’s greats. A recent video released by NFL Films shows exactly how these players feel playing against the […]

The Baltimore Orioles are actually… good? After a stellar end to their 2022 campaign, many expected this team to seriously compete for a playoff spot in the following year. They have one of the best young prospects in catcher Adley Rutschmann and a pitching staff full of talented arms. However, no one expected them to […]

The NFL offseason brings us a lot of interesting, albeit sometimes rage-inducing mock trades from analysts and fans alike. A team that stands pat will never find success, after all. Everyone is looking to find ways to improve their roster, fix some clear flaws on their roster, the like. Most of these trades are usually […]

Aaron Judge is one of the best baseball players on planet Earth. When he’s on the field, all eyes are on him all the time. For just a day, though, another guy stole the New York Yankees star’s thunder in Yankee Stadium. That guy is none other than Aaron Judge’s dog, Gus! Gus joined his […]

Are the Boston Celtics on the cusp of reaching greatness? After going down 3-0 against the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs, the Celtics have won two straight elimination games. Game 5, in particular, felt like a statement win; with a raucous Boston crowd behind them, the men in green dismantled Miami. It was clear […]