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Odell Beckham Jr’s football career is marred with way too many knee injuries for a player. The now-Baltimore Ravens WR has been dealing with issues with his knees for most of his career, from New York to Cleveland to LA. Now, after signing a new contract with Baltimore, Beckham once again claimed that he only […]

Well, that was probably the worst way to end a season. The Toronto Raptors held a 19-point advantage over the Chicago Bulls at one point, and they seemed destined to advance to the final stage of the Play-In Tournament. What happened next, instead, was a total disaster for Toronto. They choked away the lead, and […]

Well, ain’t this a familiar sight. Once again, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA playoffs. Just like their most recent appearance, New York is playing in the 4-5 game (albeit now as the fifth seed). And once again, they face one of the young stars of the league in Donovan Mitchell and […]

In stark contrast to last year’s draft, the 2023 NFL Draft has some really good quarterback prospects. The headliners, of course, are Bryce Young and CJ Stroud, two of the most polished QBs in the class. Over the last few weeks, though, some of the more physically impressive QBs entered the top ranks, like Anthony […]

Well, that was quite a rough outing for Dylan Dodd. After a solid first start for the Atlanta Braves, Dylan Dodd faced one of the best teams in the league in the San Diego Padres. It was a brutal day for Dodd, as he gave up seven earned runs en route to a 2-10 loss. A […]

It’s time for war. After an up-and-down regular season, the Golden State Warriors achieved the first goal in defending the title: making it to the NBA playoffs. Sure, they would prefer to be higher than the sixth spot they’re in. However, considering how the rest of the year went, Golden State feels happy skipping the […]

The Dallas Mavericks need to have a complete makeover in the offseason. This year’s awful end proved that the glaring holes in this roster needs to be fixed ASAP. They needed to address these issues before the start of the year, but let’s just say that their ways of fixing the problems… didn’t work out. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting for important positioning on Sunday night. Their season finale against the Utah Jazz is the first key to their potential success. A win against the Jazz will give LA a fighting chance to earn the sixth seed over the Golden State Warriors. Doing so would allow them to skip […]

Well, the Dallas Mavericks have completely flubbed this season. After a solid start to the year, the team inexplicably collapsed towards the end of 2022-23. They went from potential dark horse contenders to lottery selectors in a span of a few weeks. Now, their long-term championship window could be rapidly closing. Ahead of the offseason, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans come into the final days of the 2022-23 NBA season as the most intriguing team of the bunch. Unlike most of the other playoff/Play-In hopefuls, NOLA has a wide range of possibilities depending on how the games go. They can go from fifth (!!!) to ninth in the standings: quite a […]

It’s never too late to get an upgrade. Yes, there’s only one game left in the season. That doesn’t mean that the Los Angeles Lakers will sit around with their palms on their laps. It was rumored yesterday that the team was looking to sign players for the playoffs. That wasn’t quite right: the Lakers […]

Oh, revenge always feels so, so sweet. After getting TKO’d by Alex Pereira in UFC 281 of November last year, Israel Adesanya was eager to defend his glory. Pereira has always had Adesanya’s number, whether it was in kickboxing or MMA. On Saturday night, Stylebender got his revenge, cleanly knocking out Pereira with a flurry […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to defend their title this year, but the road is looking a little tough for them. Amid all the injuries and inconsistency, they face the very real possibility to going to the Play-In Tournament. However, not all hope is lost for the Warriors’ playoff chances. There’s still a way […]

The Atlanta Braves lost their most recent game against the San Diego Padres, but that might be the least of their worries. In one of the most confusing plays of the early season, SD outfielder Rougned Odor had a rough collision with ATL catcher Travis d’Arnaud. The aftermath of the play is one of the […]

Anthony Volpe’s debut for the New York Yankees was highly anticipated by many fans, and for good reason. The rookie shortstop is the pinstripes’ best prospect, and he was excellent in the minors last year. After a hot start to his career, though, Volpe struggled to find his rhythm in the batter’s box. Despite that, […]

After a few years of being labeled as a “bust”, it seems like Lauri Markkanen finally found his groove. After being traded to the Utah Jazz, the Finnish forward broke out as one of the best players for the team. He’s a big reason why Utah was in the playoff hunt right until the end […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are going shopping for a new player! With their Play-In and playoffs dreams revived, the team needs to beef up some areas of their roster. There have been recent rumblings as to who the team will sign in order to complement their roster. As it turns out, the Lakers seem to […]

Well, all good things must come to an end, I suppose. After five years and a championship run, the Toronto Raptors are reportedly letting Nick Nurse go after this season. It’s been a rough year for Nurse, who struggled to get the (admittedly flawed) roster over the hump. They were unable to capitalize on their […]

It’s the end of an era in Canada. After a disastrous season filled with endless mediocrity, Nick Nurse’s time as the Toronto Raptors’ coach seems to be coming to an end. Nurse, the coach of Toronto’s championship roster, is rumored to leave the team after this season. The most common destination (at least in the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are once again the number one seed in the Eastern Conference. Thanks to their stingy team defense and Giannis Antetokounmpo’s brilliance, the former champs maintained their dominance. With the first seed already locked up, there’s no reason for the team to risk any further injury. Because of that, the Bucks will be […]

The worst thing a franchise can do is to piss off their superstar player. Perhaps back in the 90s, owners playing hardball by being cheapskates could work. Nowadays, with players able to request trades at a moment’s notice, teams need to make sure that their stars are happy. However, Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks […]

Talk about going to worst to… even worst? The Dallas Mavericks hit rock bottom in a season full of lows when they rested their starters in a must-win game against the Chicago Bulls. They even went so far as to limit Luka Doncic to just one quarter, after the star expressed his determination to drag […]

With every passing day, every New York Jets fan’s heart skips a couple more beats when they check Twitter. Ever since Aaron Rodgers declared his trade intent, fans have been looking forward to that sweet, sweet, Ian Rapoport tweet. However, there are some hurdles hindering the trade talks between the Jets and the Packers. However, […]

He’s finally back home. The Pittsburgh Pirates fanbase officially welcomed Andrew McCutchen back to PNC Park in their home opener against the Chicago White Sox. McCutchen, a legend of the team, got two massive ovations: the first was when his name was announced in the starting lineup. Cutch also got an ovation when he came […]

The Detroit Lions are perhaps the most intriguing team to watch in the NFC next season. After an awful start to the year, the team showed significant growth. They very nearly claimed a playoff spot, and also took the Green Bay Packers down with them when they were eliminated. A big part of their success […]

LeBron James is a monster, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. NBA careers go in two possible directions: either you’re a star for a short period then flame out, or you become a long-time journeyman. The Lakers star… somehow combined the best of both worlds. Even in his 20th season, LeBron […]

What a season it’s been for the Los Angeles Lakers! At first, it felt like the 2022-23 season was going to be a repeat of the previous year. They started off horribly, going 2-10 in their first 12 games. Slowly but surely, though, LA climbed out of the hole they dug themselves in. The midseason […]

Christian McCaffrey is winning in life. The San Francisco 49ers star is one of the best players at his position today, and he’s paid accordingly. In addition, McCaffrey is in a relationship with Olivia Culpo, a former beauty pageant star. Now, McCaffrey can add another dub to his life, as he just recently proposed to […]

The NFL is doing their best to grow the game internationally. Gridiron football is arguably the most popular sport in the States, but outside the country, it isn’t as relevant. Part of their campaign involves playing some of the regular season games outside the country. Now, it’s rumored that one of the games planned is […]

Did the Cincinnati Bengals just find their new running back? After losing Samaje Perine and the ever-increasing likelihood that Joe Mixon is gone, the team needs a new RB (or two) to take over. Despite being in the dog days of the offseason, though, there are still some good backs left on the table. A […]

Talk about coming out of left field. In one of the most random things to happen in the NBA today, Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo had a “hit piece” written about him. No, not Giannis, the two-time MVP and star of the team. Instead, a writer took aim at The Greek Freak’s elder brother, questioning […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are battling for that much-coveted sixth seed in the Western Conference. Grabbing that seed means earning an outright playoff berth, skipping the Play-In Tournament altogether. Because of that, the Lakers are expected to play LeBron James against the Phoenix Suns (despite his status). Ahead of that game, James talked to a […]

Jayson Tatum is making his mark in the rich history of the Boston Celtics. The former third-overall pick has been a vital piece to the team’s playoff and championship aspirations over the last few years. There was even a point this season where he was being considered as an MVP contender. While that’s unlikely to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been hanging on a single thread all season long. After a hot start, Zion Williamson’s injury seemingly derailed the team. They went from battling for a top-four spot to a Play-In Tournament seed. Unfortunately for the Pels, Zion isn’t returning anytime soon. The star forward is officially out for the […]

CJ Stroud might be gone from the Ohio State football team, but the Buckeyes still have a star on their hands: Marvin Harrison Jr. The star wide receiver lit up the league last season as one of the best catchers in the league. It’s still a while before he’s eligible to go to the NFL […]

The New York Mets fanbase wants one thing and one thing alone: Francisco Alvarez. The hotshot prospect made his MLB debut last year, and since then, fans want the youngster to see the field. Bolstering his case to start consistently is New York’s catching problem: Tomas Nido is currently in the midst of a bad […]

What in the world happened to the Dallas Mavericks? Just two months ago, this team was in the running for a top-4 spot in the Western Conference. Fast forward to today, and that same team is in danger of falling out of the playoff picture. Is there still a chance for the Mavs to earn […]

They call him Jimmy G. Buckets for a reason. Even before joining the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler has always been one of the most “clutch” players in the league. The star swingman earned a reputation for always coming through for his team in the biggest moments. That clutch-ness (if that’s even a term) made Heat […]

Let’s take a little trip down memory lane. It’s the winter of 2022. The Jacksonville Jaguars are once against the worst team in the NFL. Fans are tired of the team’s repeated failures, and so they decide to protest by dressing up as clowns. One fan even sent Jaguars GM Trent Baalke a clown figurine! […]