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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 […]

Game 1 of 82 for the Los Angeles Lakers was a bit… odd, to say the least. The team was completely shellacked by the defending champions Denver Nuggets, but that wasn’t the weird part. No, the weird part was that LeBron James, arguably the greatest player of all time, played only 29 minutes. That’s not […]

At one point, Chris Paul vs. Stephen Curry was the point guard matchup of the Western Conference. The Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers would often face each other in the Western Conference playoffs. Paul and Curry were at the forefront of these games, as both players were the rightful stars of both […]

The NFL trade deadline is nearly here. While blockbuster trades are rare in the NFL in the midseason, players still get dealt all the time. Contending teams tinker around the edges of their roster in order to get better. Some of the most common candidates to be traded are young former first-rounders on their rookie […]

Luka Doncic is out of this world. The Dallas Mavericks star balled out during their game against the Brooklyn Nets. Doncic dropped an absurd 49 points on ridiculously efficient shooting (16-for-25 from the field and 9-for-14 on three-point shots). He added 10 rebounds and seven assists for good measure. Some of the shots he made […]

How do Pittsburgh Steelers fans feel about Kenny Pickett? There’s no real consensus regarding the young quarterback. Some fans think he’s still got room to improve, some fans may feel like they need to find a new QB. Pickett’s career so far has been full of ups and downs, and fans don’t quite know what […]

The greatest rival of any professional player isn’t a fellow player: it’s Father Time. Any player, star or role player, will inevitably decline over the course of their career. The best thing that players can do is fight him off as long as possible. Well, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is doing a damn […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo caused quite a stir on social media during the offseason after some comments he made. The Milwaukee Bucks star seemed to show that his loyalty was wavering after insinuating that he could leave the team. That, coupled with his upcoming contract extension, seemed to signal Giannis’ discontent. After the Bucks traded for star […]

Compared to most weeks this season, NFL’s Week 7 festivities featured less injury announcements than before. That’s always a good thing: whether you’re a fan or a rival, you never want to see a player go down with an injury. Regardless, there’s still a couple of notable players that exited their games this week due […]

In an era where deep balls are the crux of many offenses, the art of the dink-and-dunk is nearly lost. An offense predicated on short passes isn’t exciting, and tends to be inconsistent. However, when you have a rookie under center, a simple short pass offense can often work wonders. That’s exactly what happened during […]

What was supposed to be a battle between two heavyweights quickly turned into a blowout when the Baltimore Ravens faced the Detroit Lions. Many expected the two teams to engage in a close, gritty fight. Instead, we saw Baltimore thoroughly dismantle the surging Detroit squad. At the helm of the destruction is Lamar Jackson, who […]

The Detroit Lions might have their first real test of the season. Against a solid Baltimore Ravens defense, the team will be without star running back David Montgomery. Montgomery has been nothing short of incredible this season, and his presence will be missed heavily against the Ravens. The good news for the Lions is that […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks’ loss to the Philadelphia Phillies can be chalked up to two men: Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber. The deadly hitting duo tormented ace Zac Gallen all night long. In the first inning, it was the two stars that scored the opening runs off of him. Then, in the sixth inning, Harper and […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a brutal loss in Week 6 that might have exposed some of their shortcomings. A loss to the Cleveland Browns saw Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel suffer an injury during the game. The San Francisco offense looked hobbled against the fierce Cleveland defense. McCaffrey’s absence, in particular, seemed to severely […]

The New England Patriots are… not good this season. After a rather underwhelming 2022 season, the team’s performance fell off a steep cliff. Even after giving up on the Matt Patricia/Joe Judge experiment, the team’s offense has somehow regressed. Meanwhile, their defense has already lost two of their best players for the season. Their poor […]

The Los Angeles Rams will be without one of their breakout stars for the foreseeable future. Kyren Williams, the team’s star running back, will be out for a few weeks due to a high ankle sprain. The Rams responded by activating a trio of running backs in Darrell Henderson, Royce Freeman, and rookie Zach Evans. […]

The Arizona Cardinals can’t wait for Kyler Murray to return this season. Murray, who suffered an ACL tear last season, returned to practice after the team opened his practice window last week. That should be good news for a team looking for success this season, right? Well, as it turns out, there’s some risk with […]

Zack  Wheeler might be the greatest thing to happen to the Philadelphia Phillies in recent memory. Over the last two years, Wheeler has been one of the best, if not the best, starter for the team. That is especially true in the postseason. Last season, Wheeler was a key part of sending the team to […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ 2023 season is quickly going down the drain. A 2-4 record as we approach the midway point of the season is not a good sign, especially with the Lions running away with the division. Additionally, star wide receiver Justin Jefferson has been placed on the injured reserve list, meaning that he’ll miss […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense is… not good, to say the least. There’s a reason why “Fire Canada” chants have been raining down in Acrisure Stadium whenever they play. The team is one of the worst point-scoring squads in the entire league, largely due to their playcalling and deficiencies. One area that they aren’t lacking, though, […]

The 2023 NFL draft saw two top star QB prospects battle for the right to be picked first overall. Heading into draft day, all the talk was about Alabama QB Bryce Young and OSU QB CJ Stroud. Young was projected to go to the Carolina Panthers with the first overall pick, with Stroud going to […]

D’Angelo Russell’s struggles last season was a big reason for the Los Angeles Lakers falling short in the playoffs. Against the Denver Nuggets, the team needed every player to step up, especially on offense. Unfortunately, Russell was inconsistent at best and downright horrendous at worst. His subpar defense and struggles on offense made him a […]

Patrick Mahomes is a force of nature. The Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback is the best player at his position today, and it’s not even close. Mahomes’ ability to create something out of nothing is impressive, and his cannon arm and creativity means that any play is possible. As it turns out, though… Mahomes has […]

The Philadelphia Phillies find themselves in surprisingly familiar territory. For the second straight season, the Phillies are in the NL Championship Series again, this time against the Arizona Diamondbacks. A big reason for their success is their starting pitchers shutting down opposing offenses. Whether it’s Aaron Nola or Zack Wheeler at the mound, other teams […]