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Tua Tagovailoa’s recent problems with concussions have resulted in some big questions about his playing career. Multiple traumatic head injuries have the potential to be life-threatening, after all. Many have said that the Miami Dolphins quarterback should at least consider the possibility of retirement. However, it seems that Tua Tagovailoa’s family doesn’t feel that way, […]

It’s no secret that Stephen Curry is the engine that powers the Golden State Warriors. From the moment he became a superstar, the sweet-shooting guard has been the face of the team for so long. His talents presents an interesting conundrum for Steve Kerr though. Should Kerr try and limit Curry’s minutes to get him […]

The Atlanta Braves have one hell of a pitching rotation. Max Fried, who is coming off of a Cy Young-worthy season, leads the list. Behind him are a crew of excellent arms: Kyle Wright, Spencer Strider, and the reliable Charlie Morton. However, that final slot is up for grabs after Jake Odorizzi’s departure. Two names […]

Sean Payton is the biggest fish in the market right now, and NFL teams are scrambling to get him as their new coach. There are plenty of potential targets for Payton, including the Carolina Panthers, the Indianapolis Colts, and the Denver Broncos. Apparently, though, one other team is still interested in getting Sean Payton as […]

Luka Doncic is the life force of the Dallas Mavericks. The Slovenian superstar has carried his team on his back multiple times this season. So when Doncic went down with an apparent injury during their last game against the Phoenix Suns, every fan in the world was rightly worried about the star. Thankfully, Jason Kidd […]

Philadelphia sports fans can be quite… intense, to put it lightly. This is generally considered to be a universal truth by many fans. The most infamous example of this is the Philadelphia Eagles Santa Claus incident of 1968. This incident is so infamous, it even has its own Wikipedia page! 55 years later, and Eagles […]

The NBA All-Star Starters are in, and Kevin Durant is once again a starter. The Brooklyn Nets star is having one hell of a year for his team right now, helping his team to a top spot in the East. Durant’s dominance made him a no-brainer as a starter (much to the chagrin of some […]

Novak Djokovic is cementing his legacy on top of the tennis world. The Serbian superstar continued his hot streak from last season, barreling his way into yet another Grand Slam finals in the Australian Open. Along the way, Djokovic tied another legend, Serena Williams, for the second-most Grand Slam finals appearances in history, per Tennis […]

The voting process for the NBA All-Star game is always a wacky time for fans. Some voters take it seriously, for sure. However, there are plenty of instances of groups of people voting for some random player that isn’t… an All-Star, to put it lightly. It’s not just fans who do that, though. NBA players […]

The college basketball world lost a great man on Thursday night. Billy Packer, the legendary broadcaster for many Final Four games, has passed away at 82 years old. His son announced his death on Twitter. In an interview after the announcement, Mark revealed that Billy had been hospitalized for quite some time due to numerous […]

This has been a disastrous season for the Toronto Raptors. Pegged as a would-be playoff contender this season, the team has fallen apart from the get-go. Pascal Siakam is having one hell of a season, and that hasn’t mattered at all. They sit 1.5 games behind a Play-In spot, and that frankly seems meaningless now. […]

Just a day after Rui Hachimura made cryptic comments on a potential trade, the Washington Wizards have decided to move him already to the Los Angeles Lakers. Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report on this, saying that both teams are in advanced talks on a deal. ESPN Sources with @RamonaShelburne: The Wizards are in […]

Jakob Poeltl is quietly becoming one of the more coveted names in the trade market today. The San Antonio Spurs big man is having a career year, and his team is actively shopping him for a pretty penny. Many teams are interested in Poeltl, including his former team Toronto Raptors. Now, a couple of surprising […]

Cam Reddish continues to ride the bench for the New York Knicks as trade rumors swirl around him. Tom Thibodeau has shown no inclination of wanting to play the young forward, and teams are inquiring about Reddish. Amid all of these trade talks, the Knicks are reportedly interested in trading for Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson […]

The Buffalo Bills’ season ended in anti-climactic fashion after a humbling loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Hyped up as the team to beat this year, the AFC East champs were outclassed by reigning AFC champions in the Divisional Round. It was clear that everyone on the team was frustrated after the loss. The one most […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are cooking something special with their team. It seemed like the soul of this team was sucked out after going down by as much as 25 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. But then… a switch seemed to flip for them in the second half. They stormed back in the final […]

Who Dey, baby! The Cincinnati Bengals shocked a lot of people after dispatching the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round on the round. The result wasn’t that surprising; it was how Cincy made Buffalo look… vulnerable, weak. It’s no surprise, then, that Bengals coach Zac Taylor was feeling himself after the game, and decided to […]

After having a rough start to his sophomore year, Scottie Barnes is looking like the Toronto Raptors’ second option they’ve desperately needed. The reigning rookie of the year is averaging over 20 points per game over the last few games on stellar efficiency from all over the court. He has completely redeemed himself after that […]

Well, well, well, Patrick Beverley has come out on top again against Damian Lillard. It seemed like the bulldog PG’s antics caught up to him when the Lakers went down by as much as 25 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. However, LA found a way to claw back into the game, eventually snatching victory […]

The Denver Nuggets were without Michael Porter Jr for their last game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to “personal reasons”. His absence may have something to do with one of his family members getting in trouble in the city. Coban Porter, the brother of Michael Porter Jr, was arrested after a car crash that […]

Any matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys will surely bring the fireworks, and that’s exactly what happened during the Divisional Round. These two rival teams duked it out in a gritty game, with San Francisco eventually coming away with the win. After the game, Deebo Samuel made a celebratory post on […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round was a heartbreaker for the team. The loss could partially be attributed to one of their key players, RB Tony Pollard, exiting the game with an injury. Pollard had to be carted off of the field, which is never a good sign. […]

It’s a big night for the Bay Area, as the San Francisco 49ers clinched another spot in the NFC Championship game against the Dallas Cowboys. They held on to win in the final moments of the game. There might be some fans that would be interested in heading back to Oracle Arena to watch the […]

Another year, another terrible exit for the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs. Once again, this team has failed to make it deep into the postseason, losing once again to the San Francisco 49ers. It was a complete clown fiesta for Dallas, as they failed to capitalize on the opportunities handed to them by their opponents. […]

Pat Beverley is a grade-A instigator, and he isn’t afraid to talk trash with anyone. Sometimes, though, the Los Angeles Lakers PG can go a bit overboard with his trash talk and hurt his team.  Beverley has done a good job keeping that in check this year… except for tonight. During the Lakers’ game against […]

George Kittle is considered one of the best tight ends in the game right now, second only to Travis Kelce. The San Francisco 49ers star’s versatile skillset makes him one of the most important players on the offense. It’s not surprising, then, that Kittle came up with a ridiculously clutch catch during their Divisional Round […]

Jalen Hurts is proving to everyone in the world that he can be THAT guy for the Philadelphia Eagles. After a mini-slump to end the season, many were worried that this team would collapse in the playoffs. However, Hurts erased any doubt of that happening with his electric performance. It’s no surprise, then, that his […]

The Denver Nuggets are cementing their spot on top of the Western Conference pecking order. After a middling start to the year, the duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray are making things work again for the team. However, both players are dealing with injuries this season. With a matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Saquon Barkley’s redemption tour has been one of the most amazing things to witness in 2022. After dealing with injuries for the last couple of seasons, the New York Giants running back balled out this season. He went for over 1,300 yards on the ground as the lead back for a playoff team. That should […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made short work of the New York Giants during the Divisional Round. It was a relatively one-sided affair that went as most people predicted it would go, with Jalen Hurts going crazy. However, that didn’t stop head coach Nick Sirianni from amping up his energy during the game. At one point, Sirianni […]

After winning the WNBA championship, the Las Vegas Aces are already making changes to their roster. They traded away Dearica Hamby, a key cog for their 2022 run, to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for the rights to Amanda Zahui B. The timing of the trade was bizarre, with Hamby just having signed a […]

Despite losing in the Divisional Round to the Philadelphia Eagles, the New York Giants have plenty of reasons to be excited. Under the leadership of Brian Daboll, the team stormed their way to a playoff appearance AND a win against the Minnesota Vikings. Daniel Jones’ improvement under Daboll is a big reason for their success. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had an absolutely abysmal 2022 season. After Tom Brady decided to return to the team, they went and signed the aging Julio Jones to help him out. Unfortunately… that did not help matters, as the entire team (including Jones) struggled with injuries and inconsistency. The result was an embarrassing first-round exit […]

The Toronto Raptors are straight up not having a good time this season. They have struggled to win games this year, despite the efforts of some of their players. Their last game was loss to the Boston Celtics that could’ve swung in their favor, but ultimately did not go their way. That game featured one […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are on a warpath to make it back to the Super Bowl. One year after losing against the Los Angeles Rams in the final game, the team has picked up where their left off. Their brand-new offensive line started to look better after a rough start. Unfortunately, that revamped Bengals line won’t […]

After a tumultuous career, Justise Winslow has found a home with the Portland Trail Blazers. The former lottery pick of the Miami Heat has been a jack-of-all-trades player for the team, filling every role possible as they fight for a playoff spot. It seems like he’s currently in a good place. However, this wasn’t always […]

The fated Divisional Round rematch between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals is set to kick off on Sunday. The memories of their tragic Week 17 game is still fresh in everyone’s mind. Aside from the game itself, fans are wondering if Damar Hamlin will be able to attend the game in person. Well, […]

To most casual NBA fans, Aaron Gordon is a name most associated with the Slam Dunk Contest during the All-Star Weekend. The Denver Nuggets forward is one of the most prolific dunkers in the league today. His matchups against Zach LaVine five years ago were exciting to watch. Now, Gordon is considering a return to […]

The AFC playoff field is set to have some of the most intense and intriguing matchups in the NFL today. On one hand, you have the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals facing off. The other side has the Kansas City Chiefs and the Jacksonville Jaguars battle in the unlikely playoff matchup of the year. […]