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Who will be the Green Bay Packers’ quarterback for the 2023 season? There are a ton of questions around star Aaron Rodgers, who has just recently emerged from his “darkness retreat”. Will Rodgers stick around for one more year? And if he does, will Green Bay trade him? There are more questions here, but Brian […]

After an epic run to the Super Bowl that fell just short, the Philadelphia Eagles find themselves with two holes in their coaching staff. Their previous offensive and defensive coordinators were both hired to coach different teams (OC Shane Steichen to Indianapolis Colts, DC Jonathan Gannon to Arizona Cardinals). As a result, the team had […]

The Cincinnati Bengals had a pretty good 2022 season, and yet there’s an air of disappointment around the team. Yes, they did prove that their Super Bowl run was no fluke: they were in the playoffs again and made it all the way to the AFC Championship Game. However… they lost a heartbreaker to the […]

The marquee Finals rematch between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns is not looking great so far. Already, Phoenix star Kevin Durant is officially listed as out. Now, Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out by Mike Budenholzer due to a quad injury he suffered a couple of games ago, per Jamal Collier. “Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics battled in one of the most entertaining games of the season. It wasn’t a complete and total shootout like the Clippers-Kings affair a day ago, but it went down to the wire. After Jayson Tatum nailed a tough jumper to put the Cs up, Joel Embiid heaved up a […]

Earlier this week, there were some rumors circulating about New York Knicks PG Derrick Rose potentially being bought out. The former MVP finds himself at the end of the rotation as the new-look New York squad starts to find their groove. The Phoenix Suns are reportedly interested in Rose, too, leading to more talk about […]

The Chicago Bears have an interesting conundrum on their hands. Last season saw Justin Fields break out as an excellent running QB. Fields also flashed some of the arm talent that tantalized many draft experts. In any other year, this would mean that Fields’ job security would be intact. However, this also happens to be […]

Dan Snyder still has not been able to find the right suitor to buy the Washington Commanders. The controversial owner is trying to sell his team after being involved in some scandals in the last year or so. One of the biggest parties reportedly interested in the team is Amazon owner Jeff Bezos. However, Snyder’s […]

What will the Baltimore Ravens do with Lamar Jackson? The franchise QB of the team for most of his career, Jackson’s stay in Baltimore might be ending soon in some shape or form. Many are discussing a potential trade as the only way this ordeal ends. However, there’s also the possibility that Lamar Jackson joins […]

It is frustrating for Denver Nuggets fans to see Nikola Jokic get mauled every single game. Generally speaking, NBA stars get a much tighter whistle on contact they draw. It’s one of the unwritten rules that most fans know about. It seems as if Jokic is the exception, though: every Denver game ends with him […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have looked pretty good as of late, but they will be fighting a tough battle on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks. Luka Doncic is always a terrifying beast to deal with for defense. Now, with the addition of Kyrie Irving, it becomes even harder to defend this team. Ahead of their […]

The Chicago Cubs are cooking something for the 2023 season! After a supremely disappointing campaign last year, the team did not waste any time revamping their roster. Their biggest acquisitions were names like Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Cody Bellinger, and New York Yankees RHP Jameson Taillon. However, one of these […]

Light the beam, baby! The Sacramento Kings have been actually one of the best teams in the NBA this season. Despite making marginal changes to their roster, the team has found a ton of success this year. Their latest exploits saw them edge out the new-look Los Angeles Clippers in a double-OT shoot-out. Said game […]

Stephen Curry has a ton of iconic moments during his illustrious career for the Golden State Warriors. One of the most well-known, if not the most well-known, moment of his career came during his MVP season. You know it, and if you’re a Dubs fan, you love it: it’s Stephen Curry’s game-winning triple against the […]

After a rough start to the season, Klay Thompson is back to his old sweet-shooting form for the Golden State Warriors. The star shooting guard had the best game of this season against the Rockets, hitting 12 threes in one outing. It’s been incredible to see Thompson start to switch up his role. After the […]

Will Lamar Jackson stay with the Baltimore Ravens in the long-term? That’s the question that every NFL fan is asking right now. The star quarterback is in the midst of a fierce contract negotiation with the team that drafted him. While all of this was going on, though, the Ravens made a big change in […]

Steve Cohen’s approach towards building a title contender can be broken down into three easy parts: money, money, and more money. The New York Mets owner has not been shy in spending every single penny he has to build a juggernaut in Queens. That type of aggressive spending is what fans want to see in […]

The Green Bay Packers have a ton of questions to answer in the upcoming offseason. Most of these hinge heavily on Aaron Rodgers’ decision for 2023, and Green Bay’s subsequent response to that decision. In the meantime, though, it doesn’t hurt to move around a few contracts to clear up important cap space. The Packers […]

WHAT. A. GAME! The Sacramento Kings had a historic game against the Los Angeles Clippers last night. It was a double-overtime thriller that ended in a score of 176-175 in favor of Sacramento. Yes, you read that score right. It was easily the highest-scoring game of the season, and was the second-highest of all-time. The […]

The New York Jets are oh-so-close to fulfilling their dreams of acquiring Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. The star QB’s status with his team is still up in the air a day after his “darkness retreat“. In the event that Green Bay decides to trade A-Rod, New York is emerging as the best […]

After months of delays, the much-awaited fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury is finally happening. The two boxers have been going at it in social media and in person, leading to a lot of hype around this fight. Fans of both fighters will definitely be tuning into the action to see who comes out […]

The MLB is set to have a lot of changes implemented into its rulebook in the 2023 season. In an effort to switch things up and make the sport a more viewer-friendly affair, the league is starting to make use of some of the rules they have experimented with in the minor leagues. These include […]

Derek Carr is probably the second-most interesting name in the NFL trade market right now (second only to Aaron Rodgers). The Las Vegas Raiders QB is one of the better QBs in the league, and has proven his worth before this year. There’s a reason why teams like the Jets and the Saints are interested […]

The Miami Heat were pretty quiet during the trade deadline, something that irked some fans. With the team sitting in limbo, many felt that this team needed a massive shakeup. Trading Dewayne Dedmon to save money was not the right move, according to many. Little did everyone know, Pat Riley’s plans was never to trade […]

Are the Los Angeles Lakers officially back? After a half-season full of disappointments and heartbreak, the team made some sweeping changes during the trade deadline. The massive overhaul saw players like Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley be traded for role players like Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt. The results have been pretty good so far […]

The NBA that we know and love today was a much, much different scene a few decades ago. Today, players like LeBron James and Kevin Durant enjoy the perks of being “employees” of a multi-billion company. They fly to their games on team-owned planes and have the luxury of resting their injuries when they need. […]

Brittney Griner’s return to the United States was one of the biggest stories in the WNBA, and for good reason. The Phoenix Mercury star was detained in Russia for over half a year. After months of diplomatic negotiations, Griner was eventually sent back to the US in a prisoner swap with Viktor Bout. A few […]

The Toronto Raptors have a lot of questions they need to answer after the 2023 NBA All-Star break. What was supposed to be an eventful trade deadline for them was instead eerily quiet. The team did not trade away any of their core pieces. Instead, they traded for former Toronto center Jakob Poeltl from the […]

Well, here it goes, folks. The Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns saga is underway, and it’s already started off with some bangs. During the last episode of Monday Night RAW, Rhodes was interrupted by Reigns’ manager Paul Heyman. In a fierce and impassioned speech, the neck brace-wearing Heyman berated Rhodes and all but told him he didn’t […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had a wild 2022-2023 season. Expectations were high after this team steamrolled their way to the top seed in the Eastern Conference. An injury to Kevin Durant derailed their season completely, eventually leading to a fire sale. However, the Nets are keeping one of their biggest assets in head coach Jacque […]

The New York Giants have a bit of a conundrum on their hands right now. Their wildly successful 2022 season saw Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley deliver on their full potential. Now, both stars are in line to make a LOT of money in the offseason. The franchise tag is always an option for a […]

With the NFL season ending a couple of weeks ago, the spotlight was shone on the unique ways of the XFL. It’s basically the same sport… just with some different rules in place. It’s made for some really interesting plays from the perspective of an NFL fan, and has challenged the current rulebook in the […]

Joel Embiid is an NBA All-Star again! The Philadelphia 76ers star center was selected to participate in the latest version of the mid-season festivities. While many people (including Embiid) want him to be a first starter selection instead of a replacement for an injured starter, being a reserve for the ASG is still pretty damn […]

The Denver Nuggets are in prime position to take home the Larry O’ Brien trophy this season. Behind the herculean efforts of Nikola Jokic, the team has looked near-unstoppable in the last few weeks. They’re not clear favorites in the West (no one is, really), but they’re certainly at the top of the list. In […]

Over the last few years, the Slam Dunk Contest has been a hit-or-miss affair. Oftentimes, it’s been a bad, BAD miss: star players don’t want to participate, and the ones that do often fumble their shots. Once every few years, though, a talent comes into the contest and reminds everyone why this is fun to […]

Heading into the third day of the Genesis Invitational, all eyes were on Tiger Woods, per usual. The legendary golfer was having an up-and-down campaign considering his injury status. Surely, his injuries would finally catch up to him after three straight days of play, right? Not quite: Woods had, quite literally, the best round he’s […]

Paris Saint-Germain got some horrible news about one of their aces, Neymar. The star Brazilian striker has been playing well for PSG as of late, building up to a powerhouse match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. During their most recent game, though, Neymar suffered another brutal injury and had to be stretchered off […]

After an intense diplomatic battle, Brittney Griner was finally able to return to the United States a couple of months ago. The Phoenix Mercury star forward was detained in Russia for almost a year after being caught with a vape pen with marijuana canisters at the airport. While it’s great news that Griner was able […]

The Seattle Mariners had one hell of a season last year. After a long and painful playoff drought, the team finally broke the curse and made it to their first playoff game in 20 years. Even better, Seattle won their first series, knocking out the Toronto Blue Jays in stunning fashion. There’s a lot of […]