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Sean McVay will return to the Los Angeles Rams in the 2023 season, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini and other media reports. After months of speculation about the head coach’s future, McVay informed the Rams of his decision Friday. The dark cloud hanging over LA is finally removed, and they can now go about deciding […]

The Cleveland Browns’ season has already ended, and yet there’s still drama surrounding this team. Towards the end of the season, Jadeveon Clowney made some… questionable comments about fellow edge rusher Myles Garrett. Clowney expressed his frustration with the team, and claimed that Cleveland gave Garrett favorable matchups to make his stats look better. It […]

The Miami Dolphins are in a bit of a pickle right now regarding the quarterback position. With Tua Tagovailoa continuing to recover from his head injuries, the team is down to… Teddy Bridgewater and Skylar Thompson. With Bridgewater also nursing an injury, fans were wondering about the QB situation. Now, the Dolphins have announced their […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a Matt Canada problem. Many fans have been calling for the offensive coordinator to be fired after multiple lackluster seasons with the team. There were reports earlier this month that Canada could be fired by the team soon. However, that might not be the case, as Matt Canada was spotted in […]

The New York Giants are back to the playoffs. Their magical first season under Brian Daboll continues, as they face the Minnesota Vikings in the Wild Card round of the NFL post-season. After a miraculous start to the year, New York needs another miracle to break the Vikings. Aiding them in that quest is first-round […]

After firing Kliff Kingsbury, the Arizona Cardinals are currently searching for a new head coach. There are plenty of good options available on the market. From up-and-coming coordinators to veteran coaches, there seems to be a coach for any need a team has. One of the options that Arizona is looking is a familiar face, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a heartbreaker to the Dallas Mavericks that left quite a lot of fans frustrated. There were many moments where the Purple and Gold could’ve snatched victory from their opponents. One of the more painful moments came in regulation, when LA inexplicably did not foul Luka Doncic while up by three, […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ title defense didn’t go according to plan. After winning the Super Bowl, many still expected this team to, at the very least, be playoff contenders. Instead, LA floundered their way to a 5-12 record, completely missing the playoffs. Injuries to key starters hampered their campaign. After all of that drama, Jalen […]

Talk about a wild start to the year for the wrestling world! Earlier this week, it was revealed that Vince McMahon has placed himself onto the WWE’s Board of Directors again. The move was immediately followed by the announcement that the company was up for sale. Now, one of the WWE’s biggest rivals, Tony Khan’s […]

The Arizona Cardinals are going through a major overhaul this offseason. Just a few minutes after Kliff Kingsbury’s dismissal was announced, the team also revealed that GM Steve Keim is stepping down, per Ian Rapoport. Unlike Kingsbury, though, Keim departed of his own accord due to medical concerns. The GM already missed time this season […]

Despite the “tanking” status for 2022, the Houston Rockets have some drama on their plate in the last few weeks. Many fans were starting to be concerned that their young players weren’t developing the right way. Now, it seems like a former Rocket has confirmed what many have already observed: Jalen Green and Kevin Porter […]

When Kevin Durant went down with an apparent knee injury against the Miami Heat, Brooklyn Nets fans feared the worst. Durant has been mostly healthy this season, and is a big part of their resurgence. Now, the worst fears for Brooklyn might be coming true: Kevin Durant has been diagnosed with an MCL injury, per […]

As most people predicted, Lovie Smith has been fired from his post as the head coach of the Houston Texans. It’s easy to forget after this chaotic season, but Smith really wasn’t supposed to coach for Houston this season. The team was supposed to hire Josh McCown (again) as their coach. When that deal fell […]

What are the Toronto Raptors going to do at the trade deadline? Plenty of contenders are monitoring the 2019 champions, and for good reason. With their record starting to crumble over the last month, there’s speculation about Toronto blowing it up. While the Raptors might not go on a trade bonanza in February, Gary Trent […]

A couple of days ago, a report surfaced about a Raptors’ contract offer that Fred VanVleet apparently rejected. The deal was supposed to be worth $114 million over four years, but was turned down by VanVleet. That report turned a lot of heads around, with many people blasting the point guard for rejecting said offer. […]

After failing to reach the playoffs for the second straight season, the Cleveland Browns are firing defensive coordinator Joe Woods, per insider Tom Pelissero. This comes a few days after their 2022 season came to a close. Cleveland finished the season with a 7-10 record, putting them at the bottom of the AFC North. The […]

Slowly but surely, Damar Hamlin’s situation is starting to get better and better. The Buffalo Bills safety is making progress after going through cardiac arrest in the middle of the game. His recovery has seemingly galvanized the Bills even more, with all of their players showing support for their teammate. That includes Josh Allen, who […]

The Buffalo Bills sure are fired up today, huh? The reigning AFC East champions wasted no time getting on the board in Week 18 against the New England Patriots. On the opening kick-off, running back Nyheim Hines returned the kick all the way to the end-zone, via Ben Brown. 6-0, Buffalo. Obviously, Damar Hamlin is […]

If there’s a silver lining to the Damar Hamlin situation, it’s that we got to see just how loving and supportive the NFL community is. From simple things such as changing a Twitter profile picture to donating to Hamlin’s charity, everyone showed their appreciation for the Buffalo Bills safety. Sarah Taylor, the wife of Cincinnati […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been handed a golden opportunity to ruin the Cincinnati Bengals’ season. Yes, they have already lost the division title to the orange cats of Ohio. However, a win against Cincy in Week 18 would give them a literal 50-50 chance to hold a Wild Card game. Their chances depend on whoever […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have already clinched a spot in the NFL playoffs. They did so after a win over the Carolina Panthers last week. However, due to their mediocre record, they have no chance of leapfrogging any other team in the standings. Thus, their Week 18 game against the Atlanta Falcons […]

With every passing day, Urban Meyer’s tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars looks worse and worse. Meyer’s stint in Duval was full of dysfunction, further amplified by an ungodly amount of losses. It was clear that Meyer was not cut out to coach in the NFL-level. The Jaguars clinching a playoff spot one year after his […]

The Baltimore Ravens are suddenly playing for something in Week 18. Despite losing the division crown to the Cincinnati Bengals, the team has a chance to host a wild card game. A Baltimore win will induce a coin-flip to decide who gets to host the Wild Card game between them and Cincy. Even with those […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have finally made it back to the NFL playoffs. After a half-decade of futility, the Jags are returning to the postseason field. They clinched the AFC South crown after a down-to-the-wire win against the Tennessee Titans. This will be Jacksonville’s first playoff appearance since the 2017 season. Naturally, fans were amazed at […]

From the moment that the Denver Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett, it was inevitable that Jim Harbaugh would eventually be linked to the team. The accomplished Michigan head coach has long been rumored to return to the NFL, despite him saying otherwise. Harbaugh is now taking the first steps towards a return: he’s set to interview […]

Cameron Jordan may have just hit a nerve with the Cleveland Browns fanbase. The star New Orleans Saints defensive lineman and noted iron man responded to a question posed by a fan on Twitter about potentially joining Cleveland. Jordan’s response was short, sweet, savage, and had every Browns fan seething at the Saints star. After […]

The race for the Defensive Rookie of the Year trophy comes down to two stellar cornerbacks: Tariq Woolen of the Seattle Seahawks and Sauce Gardner of the New York Jets. Both players have put together impressive seasons (even by veteran standards). Because of this race, many are pitting the two rookies against each other, especially […]

Skip Bayless has had a rough couple of days on the internet. A few nights ago, the “Undisputed” host got slammed by NFL Twitter for his ill-timed tweet about Damar Hamlin’s situation. While there was no malicious intent, the timing of his tweet couldn’t have been worse. A few days later, he went viral again […]

This isn’t the season that the Toronto Raptors were envisioning after last year. After a first-round exit in 2022, hopes were high for the young Toronto roster. However, they have struggled mightily this season. One of the players struggling is Fred VanVleet, who has been dealing with multiple injuries this year. Despite his declining numbers, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have one job in Week 18: win against the Las Vegas Raiders. Due to the no-contest ruling for Week 17’s Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills game, there’s a possibility for the AFC Championship Game to be played at a neutral site. KC winning in Week 18 would ensure that they’ll get home-field advantage. […]

After a string of rocky outings, the Boston Celtics finally got back on track after demolishing the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks. They did that by completely shutting down the high-powered Dallas offense, allowing just 94 points to them. It’s a nice return to form, for sure. However, Joe Mazzulla isn’t quite satisfied: he wants the […]

Sean Payton is one of the hottest names in the NFL coaching carousel today, and for good reason. The former New Orleans Saints skipper is probably the best free agent coach today, based on his track record in the league. It’s been rumored that Sean Payton is likely to team up with Tampa Bay Buccaneers […]

The merry-go-round on top of the Western Conference continues to spin round and round, with different teams taking turns as the leader. The new leaders of the West are now Nikola Jokic’s Denver Nuggets. After a shaky start to the year, Jokic and co have been balling out over the last few games. They’ve shown […]

Brandon Beane is already one of the most well-loved people by the Buffalo Bills fanbase. The Bills GM has done a masterful job creating a Super Bowl contender out of essentially nothing. Somehow, he might’ve endeared himself more to the fans after his response to the Damar Hamlin situation. When asked why he stayed in […]

That looks like it hurts. During the New York Knicks’ last game, RJ Barrett exited the game with an apparent hand injury. Many fans wondered what was up with the star forward. As it turns out, that injury was a gruesome one, per Fred Katz. “Spoke with Knicks star RJ Barrett this morning in Toronto. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals got the short end of the stick when the NFL decided to rule their game against the Buffalo Bills a no-contest. The stoppage of the game was completely understandable: Damar Hamlin’s life was on the line, and no one wanted to play after going through that trauma. However, because of that, the […]

After some scary moments on and off the field, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin is well on his way to recovering. The safety underwent cardiac arrest on the field after making a routine tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals. Hamlin had to be resuscitated on the field, and was immediately placed in the ICU. Now, a […]

The mad man actually did it. Even after Vince McMahon stepped down as CEO of the WWE, there was speculation about him potentially returning to the company. After all, he still is the controlling stakeholder, and thus had some sort of control in the company. Well, now he’s taken the first steps in doing so. […]

Carlos Correa has had a really, REALLY weird offseason. He was considered one of the biggest stars on the market for most of the offseason, and for good reason. However, two failed physicals with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets have put a damper on the mood in New York. Despite this […]