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Heading into the 2023 Spring Training, the Astros are feeling pretty good about themselves. Behind one of the most dominant hitters in the league and an elite pitching crew, the team steamrolled their way to the World Series, and promptly made quick work of the Philadelphia Phillies. It was a great win that silenced all […]

Tiger Woods is back, baby! After a long rest since his last tournament, the American golf legend returned to action during the Genesis Invitational. After a slightly rocky start to the day, Woods found his groove in the last few holes of the day. After the day ended, the star was asked about his incredible […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are on top of the NFL again! The AFC West juggernaut defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win their second Super Bowl in the Andy Reid-Patrick Mahomes era. Everyone is celebrating the win in KC (perhaps a little too happily for some). However, amidst the festivities, a vaunted member of their coaching […]

The GOAT debate in the NFL has been more or less settled, with fans agreeing that Tom Brady is the greatest to ever play in the league. However, there’s still many people that claim that other players deserve the title of NFL GOAT. For Green Bay Packers WR Allen Lazard, the answer is obvious: it’s […]

The NBA All-Star Game has gone from a glorified scrimmage for players to a semi-competitive game that is enjoyed by fans. The small but impactful changes implemented by the league a few years back have helped the game regain its glory. The biggest change, of course, is the All-Star draft. In this format, two captains […]

After a long and exhaustive search, the Indianapolis Colts have selected their head coach for the 2023 season: Philadelphia Eagles OC Shane Steichen. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported before the Super Bowl that Steichen would be the choice, and now the Colts have made it official after the Eagles’ heartbreaking 38-35 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Steichen, 37, […]

Patrick Mahomes is not human. The Kansas City Chiefs star added to his growing legend after besting the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl 57. The win gave him his second ring in his young career, and will surely not be the last, based on how he’s playing. It was one hell of a performance from […]

The Super Bowl 57 match between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles featured an incredible shootout between Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts. The two quarterbacks were the MVP frontrunners all season long, so fans expected one hell of a performance. The two did not disappoint, putting on the best offensive performance we’ve seen […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are on top of the NFL again! Patrick Mahomes and co. went on an absolute tear in the Super Bowl against the Philadelphia Eagles. Facing off against one of the best defenses in the league, the KC offense lit up Philly to the tune of 38 points. A big reason for […]

Despite being the finale of the NFL season, the Super Bowl isn’t always about the teams playing. Yes, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles duking it is must-watch TV. However, even non-NFL fans have something to look forward too, with all of the unique commercials and the half-time performance. During one of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ win against the Golden State Warriors featured an unexpected wholesome moment with LeBron James. The star did not play in the game due to lingering injuries. LeBron took a seat next to a young girl and boy watching courtside. The reaction of the girl to LeBron’s presence was so wholesome to […]

The New York Jets are planning something big this offseason. It’s no secret that the team is looking to acquire a new quarterback, preferably one from Green Bay. After nearly making the playoffs last year, many feel like this team is just a QB away from being a true postseason threat. Amid all the Aaron […]

Lamar Jackson’s contract situation with the Baltimore Ravens remains as one of the biggest storylines in the offseason. To recap: both sides failed to agree on a potential extension that would keep the former MVP in Baltimore. As a result, Jackson’s status with the team is up in the air. His reluctance to settle for […]

The blueprint for developing a star QB has been laid out for everyone to see. If you believe in your signal-caller, then you should go out of your way to find a star wide receiver. It’s worked wonders over the last few years: Josh Allen with Stefon Diggs, Jalen Hurts with AJ Brown, Joe Burrow […]

The biggest question surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs heading into the Super Bowl is, of course, Patrick Mahomes’ injury. The star quarterback and reigning MVP suffered a nasty ankle sprain in the Divisional Round. He was able to play through the injury, and led his team to victory against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFCCG. […]

One of the first major moves of the NBA trade deadline came when Josh Hart was traded from the Portland Trail Blazers to the New York Knicks. The move signaled a reunion with former Villanova teammate Jalen Brunson. After missing the first game since the trade deadline, Hart is now officially cleared to play for […]

The Toronto Raptors stood pat at the NBA Trade Deadline, much to the confusion of many fans. The expectation was that the team would pull the trigger on trades for guys like OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. However, no such trade materialized. After that whole ordeal, it seems like OG Anunoby is still not […]

Jalen Hurts emerged this season as one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. After the team traded for AJ Brown, the Philadelphia Eagles QB had an incredible season. His ability to pressure defenses with his legs and his arm make him a true threat. Ahead of their Super Bowl game, it seems like Philly […]

The 2020 NFL draft is a rather sensitive topic for Green Bay Packers fans. After all, this is the infamous draft that saw the team draft QB Jordan Love while Aaron Rodgers was still on the team. With so many high-end talent at WR available, fans were furious at the team for not getting a […]

Most fans today agree that Tom Brady is the definitive greatest NFL player of all time. The now-retired Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots QB has the record for most Super Bowl wins… and it’s not particularly close. Brady’s insane 20-year career has him firmly atop many people’s rankings… except for some. When asked […]

Looking for a big mistake from the Phoenix Suns’ eventful NBA trade deadline is a fool’s errand. The Western Conference powerhouse came out as the biggest winner of the week after successfully trading for ex-Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. With that trade, the Suns shot up the title rankings. Depending on who you ask, they’re […]

The NBA world was rocked on Friday when the news about Gary Payton II’s injury with the Portland Trail Blazers broke out. In a nutshell, it was revealed that Portland did not disclose the guard’s injury to the Golden State Warriors during their trade discussions. All the while, the same team was asking GP2 to […]

Will Lamar Jackson be staying with the Baltimore Ravens? That’s the question that’s on the mind of most NFL fans entering the offseason. After failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension, both parties decided to continue talks after the season. There are other pressing matters for Baltimore, though: their lack of true WR1 […]

The winner of the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year has been announced, and Micah Parsons was nowhere to be seen. The Dallas Cowboys star linebacker was not given a single first-place vote for the selection, despite his excellent year. Parsons was evidently fired up because of the snub, and he chose to express his […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ search for a new coach has taken excruciatingly long to finish. While other teams have settled on their selections, the team still hasn’t figured out exactly what they want. After weeks of waiting, Jim Irsay the team has cut their shortlist of candidates by three, per Jeremy Fowler. The casualties? New York […]

Kawhi Leonard is playing again for the Los Angeles Clippers, but his minutes have been heavily monitored. As most fans know by know, the star forward has a lingering knee injury stemming from the infamous 2017 incident with Zaza Pachulia. As a result, his status from game-to-game is always in question. With that in mind, […]

The Houston Texans started their offseason on the right foot after landing San Francisco 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans as their head coach. Ryans, a former standout in Houston, will now be given the task of turning his team’s future around. The ex-49ers DC was given a blank slate, so to speak, and he’s already filling […]

Contrary to popular expectations, the Toronto Raptors stood pat at the trade deadline. Names such as OG Anunoby and Fred VanVleet were popular trade candidates all week long, but no deal materialized for either player. That’s not to say that teams tried their best to pry away these players from Toronto, though. Both the Memphis […]

Charles Barkley’s work on Inside the NBA cannot be understated. The former NBA star is one of the reasons the TNT half-time show is insanely popular. He’s a natural entertainer who knows when to be funny and when to address issues seriously. It’s no wonder that many have tried to pry him away from TNT. […]

Brett Yormark and the Big 12 are moving fast this season. After Texas and Oklahoma decided to leave the conference for the SEC earlier than expected, the college football conference is already looking to make moves. Their next goal after the departure of the Sooners and the Longhorns is to expand even further. The reason? […]

Brett Favre gained a lot of attention recently due to his involvement in a massive fraud scandal in Mississippi, his home state. The former Green Bay Packers star QB was reportedly in the embezzlement of funds meant for the welfare section of the state. Naturally, this gained media attention, with many sports talk shows taking […]

What was supposed to be an eventful NBA trade deadline for the Toronto Raptors was instead eerily quiet for the front office. Much was made about the team potentially selling off key pieces to retool or rebuild for the future. With many intriguing pieces on the roster, surely Masai Ujiri and co. could fetch a […]

The Detroit Lions’ offense was the main reason why they came oh-so-close to breaking their playoff drought. Much has been made about offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s work in turning this unit into one of the best in the league. His excellence led to him getting head coaching interest, but he decided to stay in Detroit. The […]

The Chicago Bulls are continuing to free-fall in the Eastern Conference. Despite getting most of their starters back from their injuries, they still failed to gel all season long. Because of that, some teams have wondered about the trade availability of Zach LaVine. However, it seems like the Bulls are not interested in any deal […]

The Brooklyn Nets need to answer a bunch of questions after they traded Kyrie Irving. What will they be doing with their other star players? It’s widely believed that Kevin Durant is likely to ask for a trade after Irving’s departure. If they do decide to sell the farm, will they be able to get […]

Kyrie Irving is one of the most polarizing players in the NBA today. On one hand, there are many players and fans that staunchly defend the star point guard. On the other hand, there’s also a lot of critics of Irving’s off-court actions. There’s no better example of that than Stephen A Smith and Jay […]

The NBA and the NBPA are currently in talks to figure out a new CBA between the two parties. These negotiations are crucial to how the league works, and thus, both parties are trying to figure out the best possible options for both sides. As a result, it was reported that the two sides have […]

The MLB’s history with the Negro Leagues is complicated, but it’s been improving over the last few years. The league is trying to rightfully bring the historic league’s rich history to the mainstream. Now, they are making a big move to do that, as they’ve announced a Negro League game mode to the official MLB: […]

Jerami Grant has been thriving with the Portland Trail Blazers this season after getting traded to the Detroit Pistons. The forward has been a solid second option behind Damian Lillard. However, Grant’s contract is set to expire after this season. Will the do-it-all forward consider a return to his former team? Apparently, that’s still possible, […]