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The semi-finals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is set! On one side of the bracket, we have a reunion between two former Los Angeles Lakers teammates. Austin Reaves and Team USA will face off against Dennis Schroder and Germany in the penultimate round of the playoffs. The two former LA teammates will be battling […]

The Buffalo Bills are coming into their Week 1 game against the New York Jets already down a man. Von Miller was placed on the PUP list earlier this week, which means that he will out for the first four weeks of the season. Losing arguably your best defender is never a good thing. Now, […]

This is it, ladies and gentlemen. After suffering a calf injury during training camp, Joe Burrow’s availability for Week 1 was in question. Well, after recovering from this injury, the Cincinnati Bengals QB is slowly but surely making his way back to the field. Zac Taylor’s latest update on Joe Burrow’s status all but solidifies […]

Brock Purdy has officially won the San Francisco 49ers’ starting QB job. To be fair, many expected the seventh-round QB to win the job handily. After a stellar rookie season, Purdy was tabbed to be the QB1 even after his injury. Sam Darnold and ex-San Francisco quarterback Trey Lance’s uninspiring preseason performance only solidified that. […]

James Harden is starting to become public enemy number one in the eyes of NBA fans. The star guard is currently requesting a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden’s devil-may-care attitude during this whole process has put a damper on the support for the star. Now, more info about the Sixers star’s ‘pouting’ has emerged. […]

Once again, the Manning brothers continue to make a good case as the funniest NFL brother duo in league history. Peyton and Eli Manning’s Manningcast last season showed fans just how hilarious the former QBs can be. Their chemistry with each other, as well as their guests, made for some hilarious moments on camera. It’s […]

The 2022-23 season has gone horribly wrong for the Los Angeles Angels. As usual, they followed the same script they’ve followed in the past few years. An encouraging, if not middling, start to the season, bringing some hope that they can get a playoff spot. This time, they added a new storyline: buying at the […]

Germany is on to the FIBA World Cup semi-finals! Team Germany is moving on after defeating Latvia in the quarterfinals of the tournament. However, the team won in spite of their star player turning in one of the worst performances in the entire tournament. Before the quarterfinals, Dennis Schroder was excellent for Germany during the […]

Will Joe Burrow play in Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns? That’s the question that many Cincy fans are dying to know. All signs point to the star quarterback playing in the season opener, but many things can happen in a day. Thankfully, the good news just keeps on pouring. During an episode of NFL+’s […]

The Chicago Bears have officially made a decision with their backup quarterback. A week ago, they released former Panthers QB PJ Walker. That effectively narrowed down their QB2 options to two players: rookie Tyson Bagent and veteran Nathan Peterman. With the release of the official 53-man roster, we now see who Chicago chose as their […]

After Team USA’s final second-round game against Lithuania in the FIBA World Cup, morale was understandably a bit low. The favorites to win the title got beat down by the Lithuanians in a myriad of ways. Austin Reaves, one of the more notable stars on the roster, was targeted heavily by Lithuania. You had to […]

The fall of Alek Manoah has to be one of the most fascinating things to happen this season. Last year, the Toronto Blue Jays righty was one of the best pitchers in the entire league. He was one of the finalists for the AL Cy Young award. However, this season, Manoah’s performance has completely fallen […]

It’s been a wild couple of months for Lucas Giolito. During the MLB trade deadline, Giolito was dealt by the Chicago White Sox to the Los Angeles Angels. However, amid the team’s struggles after the deadline, the Halos decided to place the righty (along with other players) on the waiver wire. Now, Giolito is a […]

The Atlanta Braves are gearing up for another deep postseason push. After the disappointing end to their 2022 season, the team is looking to return to the World Series again. While most of the talk about the team revolves around their hitting lineup, their pitching staff is not to be trifled with. Their already formidable […]

The Buffalo Bills will open their 2023 season without one of the best defenders. Von Miller, the team’s star edge rusher, is currently listed on the Physically Unable to Perform (or PUP) list. As a result, Miller is mandated to miss the first four weeks of the season. It’s a tough blow to lose your […]

Soon, the Dallas Cowboys will have to make a decision on Dak Prescott’s future. The star quarterback is entering the final years of his contract. After the 2024 season, Prescott will be a free agent. Because of that, fans are already wondering what a potential new deal will look like after this season. Well, that […]

The Indianapolis Colts have an running back problem to start the year. With Jonathan Taylor still on the PUP list, the team will be without their star running back for the first four weeks. That’s not mentioning Taylor’s trade request, which the team is already entertaining. With a rookie quarterback under center, Indy needs to […]

The Tennessee Titans put themselves in an interesting scenario in the last two NFL drafts. Last year, they took Malik Willis in the third round, presumably as a project QB to learn behind Ryan Tannehill. All’s good, right? Well, just a year later, they took another project QB in rookie Will Levis. Now, the two […]

Week 1 of the 2023 season is nearly upon us! First up on the Cleveland Browns’ schedule is a date with division rivals Cincinnati Bengals. While Cleveland has had Cincy’s number for most of the last three years, it’s still not going to be easy going up against them. To make matters worse for them, […]

After a relatively successful 2022 season, the Miami Dolphins are looking for extra depth. They already have a talented wide receiver duo in Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. However, injuries are a very real threat to a championship team. If they want to make it deep, they need to find some players that can contribute […]

Two years ago, you’d be called crazy to suggest that Mac Jones’ job with the New England Patriots wasn’t safe. After an excellent rookie season, many felt that he was going to be the future of the Pats. After a bumpy 2022 season, though, Jones found himself in a fight for his starting QB job. […]

It’s early into his career, but we can safely say that Bobby Miller is going to be one hell of a player. The young Los Angeles Dodgers sling was tapped to start against the white-hot Atlanta Braves. It was a tall task, especially for a rookie. Miller was up for the challenge, though. The righty […]

Team USA’s loss to Lithuania in the FIBA World Cup could be chalked up to a couple of reasons. One of the most prominent reasons was their big men’s struggles. Against a more physical Lithuania team, the American centers couldn’t keep up. Jaren Jackson Jr, the team’s starting center, got into early foul trouble and […]

The Indianapolis Colts are placing all their eggs in the Anthony Richardson basket. After years of cycling through quarterbacks, the team is hoping that the Florida product becomes their next franchise QB. The moment he was drafted by Indy, everyone knew that he was going to be THE guy for the team. With that in […]

Cooper Kupp just can’t catch a break. After arguably one of the greatest seasons for a wide receiver, the Los Angeles Rams star’s 2022 season was filled with misery. Injuries to Kupp derailed his campaign, forcing him to miss most of the season. Kupp made his return to the field in the 2023 offseason, only […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are likely going to their Week 1 opener against the Detroit Lions down a man. Chris Jones, the team’s star defensive tackle, is in the midst of a holdout after contract negotiations stalled out. Jones has openly indicated that he is willing to miss games, up until Week 8, even. The […]

Coming into their three-game series against the New York Yankees, the Houston Astros had to be feeling good. They were coming off of a successful five-game road winning streak. The Yankees, meanwhile have been on the downturn as of late, falling below .500. Plus, Houston has almost always played well against New York throughout the […]

For the longest time, the Houston Astros were the New York Yankees’ kryptonite. It seemed like the Texas-based team always had a way of dealing with the pinstripes, whether it was the playoffs or the regular season. This year, though, thanks to an infusion of youth to the lineup, the Yankees have done something they […]

It was a bit touch-and-go at some points, but Canada finally fulfilled the expectations set for them. The star-studded team was expected to cruise to an easy playoff berth at best. After a surprising loss to Brazil in the second round, though, Canada’s FIBA World Cup chances suddenly depended in a do-or-die game against Spain. […]

Well, that’s kind of embarrassing. In what seems to be a recurring trend for Team USA, the team seems to now struggle against opponents they’ve routinely beaten before. It’s gotten so bad that the US has been losing games internationally, something that was unheard of before. Team USA’s surprising loss against Lithuania during the FIBA […]

Micah Parsons is a machine. The Dallas Cowboys star linebacker  is one of the best, if not the best defensive player in the league. His versatility and raw talent makes him a dangerous foe for any offense. However, Dallas hasn’t been able to convert Parsons‘ excellence into postseason success. Over the last two seasons, the […]

This has been a disastrous season for the New York Mets. They came into this season with World Series aspirations. Considering how much money they shelled out in the offseason, that was a fair expectation. However, New York collapsed in brutal fashion this season. A combination of injuries and poor play led to the team’s […]

Well, ain’t this surprising. Team USA, the favorites to win the 2023 FIBA World Cup, was defeated by Lithuania. Yes, you read that right. The US squad went down early against the Balkan powerhouse. The team still tried to come back in the fourth quarter, but their bid fell short as they couldn’t stop the […]

Chris Jones is not happy with the Kansas City Chiefs. The All-Pro defensive tackle is seeking a substantial raise after an elite 2022 campaign. However, both sides don’t see eye-to-eye on the proper compensation for Jones. As a result, Jones is sitting out practices, and is ready is sit out regular season games as well. […]

Antonio Brown just can’t stop being in headlines, huh. It’s been years since the former All-Pro wide receiver was booted out of the league. Still, Brown still finds himself in awful, ridiculous, and often downright insane scenarios. The most recent controversy he faced is with the Albany Empire, a football team for the National Arena […]

Looks like Alabama will be just fine this season. Entering the 2023 college football season, some fans were uncertain about Alabama and whether they can maintain their competitiveness. They lost many of their important players. including star quarterback Bryce Young, with Jalen Milroe taking his place. Without the Heisman winner under center, will the Crimson […]

Is this a preview of this year’s NLCS? Two National League titans in the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers are battling against each other in a four-game regular season series. However, this series isn’t really going in LA’s favor. Atlanta has won the series after taking three straight games over the NL West […]

France’s trip to Indonesia for the FIBA World Cup did not go according to plan. They were billed as the favorites in their group, along with Canada. Right from the get-go, though, Rudy Gobert and Les Bleus got off on the wrong foot. They were destroyed by Canada in their tournament opener. An upset loss […]

Dennis Rodman is perhaps one of the most well-known Chicago Bulls players, and for good reason. After a long time with the Detroit Pistons, “The Worm” decided to join forces with Michael Jordan and co. Rodman immediately made a name for himself with his hustle and defense. Rodman was critical to Chicago’s three championships, and […]