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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 […]

The Rui Hachimura trade by the Los Angeels Lakers was one of the first big trades before the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline. The deal drew a lot of reactions from fans and analysts, some of which were good. One of the negative reactions, though, came from a former LA legend in Shaquille O’Neal. Shaq dissed […]

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 […]