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The Miami Heat have their backs now pressed against the wall. Despite heading into their home court with a 1-1 standing, Jimmy Butler and co. failed to win a single game against the Denver Nuggets. As a result, they find themselves down 3-1 in the NBA Finals as the series shifts to Denver. Morale is […]

This wasn’t your regular sweep. At first glance, the Atlanta Braves’ trouncing of the New York Mets seems like a standard sweep. The final score would indicate that Atlanta handled New York with relative ease. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. In their three losses, the Mets actually held a sizable lead for […]

It’s never too early to start your offseason plans. The Denver Nuggets are playing in the NBA Finals right now, but they’re looking to secure some critical draft assets. With that in mind, the Nuggets traded their protected 2029 first-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for three future picks, including a 2023 second-rounder. This […]

Ja Morant’s gun controversy has been the biggest storyline in the NBA save for the Finals going on. Despite being suspended for a similar incident, the Memphis Grizzlies star was once again caught on social media flexing a gun. Now, Morant’s camp claims that the gun in question was simply a toy gun. Amidst all […]

To be the greatest at your desired field, you have to be a little bit crazy. All of the GOATs of their respective sports have this drive, this competitive edge to them that sets them apart from the rest. Blaine Gabbert had the pleasure of playing behind one when he was in Tampa Bay, backing […]

Anthony Bass quickly became one of the most hated players for the Toronto Blue Jays over the last week or so. In the midst of Pride Month, the pitcher shared a video supporting the boycott of Target and Bud Light, two brands that have shown support for the LGBTQIA+ community. After that entire saga happened, […]

Stephen A Smith has always been one of the most hated figures in the NBA media landscape. It’s easy to see why: his basketball takes are questionable at best and downright ludicrous at worst. Recently, Smith was once again in the spotlight for his crazy take on Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. During an episode […]

Over the last few weeks, Dwight Howard has turned himself into an ambassador for Taiwan basketball of sorts. Despite getting meme’d on by fans for his decision to play there, the former NBA star has embraced his new environment. As much as he loves his new league, though, Howard is still open to return to […]

Cleveland Browns fans got a bit of a fright on Monday night after learning about what happened to Greg Newsome II. One of the regular starters for Cleveland, the cornerback was reportedly held at gunpoint after leaving a nightclub. That fact alone is terrifying. Now, new details have emerged regarding this incident, details that make […]

THIS is what the Philadelphia Phillies were hoping for when they signed Trea Turner. Against the Detroit Tigers, the star shortstop finally broke out, netting himself a four-hit night with two home runs that flew way out of the stadium. This was a great night for Turner, who has been struggling all season long. Turner […]

Well, talk about a fantasy trade. It was reported earlier this week that Kyrie Irving wanted the Dallas Mavericks to trade for… none other than LeBron James. Yes, THAT LeBron James. Trading for LeBron would make one of the most formidable Big 3s on paper, with the Los Angeles Lakers star joining his former teammate […]

The NBA is an ever-changing landscape. Over time, we’ve seen the game evolve in way we never expected before. With this evolution comes a need for change, and a need to embrace said change. Outdated ideas about who can call the shots on and off the court need to be removed from one’s mind. With […]

The Tampa Bay Rays are running all over the American League this season. Fueled by their incredible start to the year, the team has not looked back since that magical 13-game winning streak. Unfortunately, Tampa might be running into a contending team’s worst nightmare: injuries. Wander Franco suffered an injury during the Rays’ doubleheader against […]

The New England Patriots had a pretty rough 2022 season. Their 8-9 record somehow underscores the struggles this team went through during the entire year. Their offense, in particular, took the hardest hit: the committee approach Bill Belichick approved for the offense did not pan out. Mac Jones was the biggest casualty, as his play […]

The Denver Nuggets have been golden throughout the entirety of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. They quite handily took care of their opponents thanks to Nikola Jokic’s brilliance and an all-around team effort. It’s no surprise that chemistry is at an all-time high with this squad. The gift that Aaron Gordon gave to Jamal Murray before […]

All of New York clenched their collective butts last night when Aaron Judge made an amazing defensive play for the Yankees against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Judge flew from right field to make this amazing catch. However, after grabbing the ball, the reigning MVP collided with the bullpen door, which then promptly collapsed. Everyone was […]

Well, what do the Phoenix Suns do now? After trading for Kevin Durant at the trade deadline, their goal was clear: win the NBA Finals. Unfortunately, Phoenix fell way short of their expectations, losing in the second round to the Denver Nuggets. Now, their once-wide open window is closing faster than they anticipated. With a […]

Who was the biggest thorn for the Denver Nuggets in Game 1? That was quite easily Bam Adebayo, the star Miami Heat center. Adebayo was the leading scorer for the Heat with 26 points during the contest. However, what’s interesting is Nuggets head coach Michael Malone’s thoughts on Bam’s 26-point game. Here’s him talking about […]

Many fans know Aaron Judge as THE Home Run guy, and for good reason. The New York Yankees star set an AL record of 62 home runs last season, after all. His ability to hit the ball out of the park is near-unparalleled in this league. However, an underrated aspect of Judge is his defense. […]

The New York Mets fanbase’s slow descent into madness continues. After falling well short of expectations in 2022, many expected the team to bounce back this year. They retained most of their free agents, and even added an elite ace in Justin Verlander. Unfortunately, things aren’t exactly going according to plan for Buck Showalter’s squad. […]

Playing a position in the offensive line has to be the hardest thing to do for an NFL rookie. The combination of physicality and technical skills makes it hard for rookies to adjust to the pro level. With that in mind, the Pittsburgh Steelers are setting the floor for their rookie first-rounder Broderick Jones to […]

The Miami Heat need a jolt of life for Game 2 against the Miami Heat. Being the lower-seeded team, they do not have home-court advantage. Their main objective is to steal at least one game on the road to take control of home court advantage. With that in mind, fans are turning to Tyler Herro’s […]

The Denver Nuggets took care of business against the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Despite being the “greener” team to the Finals, Denver still handled Miami’s attack quite well. They held a sizable lead for most of the game, and extinguished the Heat’s attempt at a comeback in the fourth quarter. […]

Well, this hasn’t been a good two days for the Memphis Grizzlies. There was already a huge cloud above the fanbase’s head after Ja Morant’s most recent gun scandal and subsequent suspension. Now, over the last few days, there’s been some… ominous updates about Morant’s suspension. From Adam Silver’s cryptic speech to all the speculation, […]

After an incredible, albeit surprising 2022 season, the New York Giants are looking to recapture that same magic in 2023. They are running it back with almost the same core from last year, albeit with some important additions (and some key subtractions, too!). Nothing’s going to be easy for the G-Men, especially in the loaded […]

After a long time working together, the duo of Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless will no longer be on prime-time TV. The former NFL star tight end has reached an buyout agreement with FS1, and will now move on to a different venture. After this was revealed to the public, a lot of people piled […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have their new head coach. After firing Doc Rivers a few weeks ago, the Sixers have chosen former Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse to lead them. Doc’s firing could be seen from a mile away. After yet another second-round exit, the Sixers needed to make a change. Many were under the impression […]

The Boston Celtics’ unceremonious booting from the NBA playoffs brings more questions to their current roster. Had they lost in a good, close game, perhaps these questions would’ve been avoided. The way they got manhandled by the Heat in Game 7, though, fans are calling into question the future of some of these players. Of […]

The Cleveland Browns are running it back one more time with Deshaun Watson. Their first season with the star QB did not go according to plan: Watson was suspended 11 games, then looked rusty upon his return to the field. As he prepares for his second season in Cleveland, Kevin Stefanski talked about the differences […]

They’re back, baby! The Miami Heat are back in the NBA Finals for the first time since their 2020 Bubble run. Much has been made about Jimmy Butler’s heroics for most of the postseason. The biggest story of the Heat’s run, though, has to be their role players stepping up in critical moments. From Gabe […]

It took them a little bit longer than they expected, but the Miami Heat eventually made it back to the NBA Finals. Their road to the Finals took an unwanted detour when the Boston Celtics stormed back from a 0-3 hole. However, at the last moment, Miami course-corrected thanks to a big game from Caleb […]

The stage is set for the 2023 NBA Finals. On one side, we have the Denver Nuggets, the first-seeded powerhouse that tore through the Western Conference like a paper shredder. On the other side is the Miami Heat, who overcame insurmountable odds to make it to the final dance. Most of the talk will be […]

Are we about to witness NBA history? After going down 0-3 against the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics have come all the way back to tie the series at 3-3. An incredible Derrick White game-winner in Game 6 was the shot that forced a decider Game 7 between the two Eastern Conference powerhouses. Unfortunately, their […]

The NBA has officially gone zero days without any controversy. The ending to Game 6 between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat was a wild one. With Miami leading by one point with 3.0 seconds remaining, Marcus Smart attempted a tough 3-pointer. It missed, but Derrick White was there with just enough time to […]

Well, isn’t this a surprise? Just a week ago, NBA fans were lamenting the fact that they wouldn’t see playoff basketball for a full week. After the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers, many expected the Miami Heat to follow suit. Instead, what we got was a bloodbath. The Celtics stuck their hands out […]

Well, those Kyrie Irving to the Los Angeles Lakers rumors are getting killed quickly, huh. Before the start of the postseason, there was talk about the star point guard reuniting with LeBron James in LA. The team was pushing hard to trade for the star PG. After this season’s run to the Western Conference Finals, […]

After a disappointing season, the Toronto Raptors are looking to start anew next season. The first step towards their “rebirth” is finding a new head coach after axing Nick Nurse earlier this offseason. There are many teams being tied to Toronto, including marquee coaches like Mike Budenholzer and Ime Udoka. However, one under-the-radar coach could […]

Is this actually happening? Just a week ago, fans were all but ready to crown the Miami Heat the East champions after knocking down the Boston Celtics. After three great games, it seemed like Jimmy Butler and co. had this series in the back. Fast forward three games later, and the Celtics are now knocking […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to achieve basketball immortality. After going down 0-3 in their series against the Miami Heat, Boston has won two straight. The Celtics are looking to be the first team in NBA history to come back from a 0-3 deficit. While all of Massachusetts is rooting for the Cs, another player […]