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Ben Roethlisberger has never been afraid to speak his mind on topics he feels strongly about. That attitude is what endeared him to Pittsburgh Steelers fans (and infuriated a good portion at times, too) during his tenure. So when Roethlisberger made some comments about the new generation of players, it certainly bothered more than a […]

DeMar DeRozan’s first season with the Chicago Bulls was a rather confusing rollercoaster for fans. On one hand, the former Raptors and Spurs All-Star had a fringe MVP campaign for himself in the 2021 – 2022 season. However, their season ended on a bad note, as they slumped towards the end of the regular season […]

The Boston Celtics are now the latest team to join the Kevin Durant sweepstakes. After a few weeks of relative silence, the men in green have reignited the discussion about the Brooklyn Nets star. Already, some fans are discussing how he’ll fit in with the core of the team if he gets traded there. It’s […]

The Houston Astros are back to doing what they do best: dominate their opponents. After their World Series defeat to the Atlanta Braves, the team is looking like one of the favorites to represent the American League again. Off the back of their incredible pitching and hitting, they are looking like strong contenders for the […]

The trade that many fans in the Bronx have been hoping for has finally happened. Andrew Benintendi is now a member of the New York Yankees. The ex-Kansas City Royals hitter has been traded to the team for three minor league prospects. Benintendi will bring a big boost to a team slowly losing its grip […]

Sebastian Vettel was once the hottest name in Formula 1 racing, and for good reason. The German racer burst onto the scene in 2007, quickly rising up the ranks to become one of the best racers in the scene. He holds multiple records to his name, and is generally considered to be one of the […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are entering a critical juncture in their campaign. They currently trail the NL Central leaders Milwaukee Brewers by just 2.5 games. If the team wants a guaranteed slot in the playoffs, they will need to overtake their division rivals and avoid the mess that is the Wild Card race. Unfortunately, their […]

The New York Mets are looking poised to barge their way into the playoffs this year. After a slight rollercoaster in the middle of the season, the team has regained their previous dominant form. The key to that in the last few games has been their pitching crew. Despite not having ace Jacob deGrom for […]

Kyrie Irving’s 2021-22 season could be summed up in a few words: “COVID vaccine.” The Brooklyn Nets star became the center of attention last year for his adamant refusal to get the jab. Because of the city’s COVID restrictions at the time, Irving was forced to sit out all of the Nets’ home games. As […]

Za’Darius Smith’s decision to ditch the Green Bay Packers for the Minnesota Vikings in the off-season shocked many fans. The probability of Z leaving the team in free agency was always there. However, for Smith to join a team in the same division (the Vikings, of all teams!) came as a gut punch to fans. […]

The Utah Jazz are at a critical juncture in their franchise history. After trading away Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they face a serious question. Are they going to try and contend around Donovan Mitchell? Or will they go on a full rebuild by trading away their star guard? If the Jazz ever decide […]

Despite the game being fairly lopsided, the Washington Nationals and the Arizona Diamondbacks got into it a little bit on Saturday night. With the D-Backs leading 7 – 1 in the eighth inning, ace pitcher Madison Bumgarner gave up a solo home run to Nats outfielder Victor Robles. Afterwards, Robles celebrated the hit. Fairly normal […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most active sports stars on social media today. The Brooklyn Nets forward has never been afraid to speak his mind on Twitter, in particular. From getting into heated discussions with fans to telling off sports personalities, Durant can truly do it all. However, there are some things that you […]

The Los Angeles Rams fanbase had a bit of a scare this week when star Jalen Ramsey was placed on the PUP list. Ramsey, a multi-time All-Pro member, underwent a shoulder operation in the off-season. As a result, the team initially placed him on the list to make sure his rehab goes smoothly. Recently, though, […]

The main event of UFC London was supposed to be a match for the ages. Hometown hero Tom Aspinall was scheduled to take on American fighter Curtis Blaydes in an epic clash. Unfortunately, the bout ended in gruesome fashion just seconds into the fight. As Aspinall was backpedaling away from Blaydes, the Englishman’s right knee […]

When he’s not busy running the Indianapolis Colts, Jim Irsay has another hobby he’s interested in: collecting items. The long-time owner of the team has been an avid collector of various items in the last few years. Now, Irsay has added an important piece of sports history to his collection. Jim Irsay has bought Muhammad […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks got a small ray of hope amid a turbulent season on Saturday night. Facing a fellow struggling team in the Washington Nationals, they looked incredible. The result was a dominant 7-2 win for the D-Backs. However, the game was not without a bit of drama, which happened during the eighth inning of […]

Ben Simmons’ entire 2021 – 22 season was a roller coaster of emotions for both Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers fans. The Australian point guard started the season on the bench as he was locked in a holdout with the Sixers. Eventually, he was traded to the Nets. Unfortunately, Simmons continued to miss the rest […]

Tre’Davious White’s unfortunate ACL injury last season caused some serious concerns for the Buffalo Bills. White has been one of the best cornerbacks in the league, and losing him to injury severely hurt the team’s defense. That was apparent during their Divisional Round clash against the Kansas City Chiefs, when their secondary without White gave […]

The New York Yankees are slowly losing their grip of the MLB throne. There was a time when the Yanks were miles above the rest of the competition. They dominated their opponents en route to the best record in the NFL. For a while, fans felt that this team was untouchable. Over the last few […]

The Drew League is a one-of-a-kind experience for NBA fans. People get to see NBA-level talents go head-to-head against some of the better hoopers in the country. For the most part, the professional players dominate the competition with some insane highlights. For Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, though, he had a bit of a lowlight […]

Stephen Curry’s ascent to greatness sparked a massive revolution in the NBA. Before the Golden State Warriors rose to the throne, teams had a more well-balanced approach to the game. Once Curry started to ball out, though, teams started to emulate the star and his team’s playstyle. Now, everyone and their mother is practicing their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having a rough second half of the season. After losing star hitter Bryce Harper to an unfortunate injury, the team has started slipping down the standings. One of the culprits for this slide is one of their big acquisitions in the offseason, Nick Castellanos. The frustration between Nick Castellanos and Phillies […]

Karl-Anthony Towns made a rather bold comment recently about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2022-23 season. After making a blockbuster trade for Rudy Gobert, KAT said that the ‘Wolves are in a “championship-or-bust” season. Apparently, that ruffled the feathers of one member of the Golden State Warriors, the current champs. After Karl-Anthony Towns’ comment went viral, Draymond […]

The Jimmy Garoppolo trade saga has quietly been simmering under-the-radar for quite some time now. After the San Francisco 49ers’ NFC Championship Game loss, it was widely expected that the veteran quarterback would be traded. This, in theory, should pave the way for Trey Lance to take over the team. Almost half a year later, […]

This has quite frankly been a disastrous offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. This was supposed to be an important period for them: building off a mildly successful second season with LaMelo Ball. Instead, it became a PR nightmare for the team, as a couple of their players started doing… questionable stuff off the court. Montrezl […]

When you think about the Los Angeles Lakers, the first guy you think about is LeBron James. A constant in GOAT conversations, James’ presence turned the Purple and Gold’s fortunes around when he arrived. For most people, he is the biggest piece in LA’s championship aspirations, and for good reason. For new Lakers coach Darvin […]

The Boston Red Sox are on a scary freefall ahead of the trade deadline. Prior to this week, the team looked poised to make a serious run for a Wild Card spot in the American League. Now, they have looked like a shell of themselves after being beat down by the New York Yankees and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made big moves in the offseason to make sure Joe Burrow gets enough protection. After a shoddy performance by their offensive line, they went ahead and grabbed three new linemen to aid Burrow. They acquired Ted Karras from New England, Alex Cappa from Tampa Bay, and most notably, La’El Collins from Dallas. […]

Skip Bayless is an unapologetic LeBron James hater. Anyone who’s followed the NBA even casually knows this. When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers star, Skip will do anything to disparage his name. That’s the iconic character that made him such an infamous personality in the NBA circles. Skip’s latest claim, though, may have […]

On the NBA floor, Kevin Durant is an absolute menace. The Brooklyn Nets star is one of the most gifted players to grace the hardwood. His ability to score at a high level and do it consistently makes him one of the best to ever do it. Even the best at their craft struggle at […]

Ben Roethlisberger has seen a lot in his career. The Pittsburgh Steelers legend played in the NFL for nearly two decades, after all. He’s seen how much the league has changed. So when Roethlisberger opened up on what he though has changed in the league, fans were interested on his thoughts. Ben Roethlisberger lamented the […]

The Toronto Raptors are still in the hunt for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Despite trade talks slowing down, the Canadian team still figures to be a prominent name in trade talks. However, should the Raps fail to get the big fish in Durant, one of his teammates could be their next target. According to […]

The wrestling world was left in a state of shock last night when long-time WWE CEO Vince McMahon announced his retirement from his post. McMahon, who was in charge of the company for over four decades, has been embroiled in a massive controversy over the last few months. For Vinny Mac to retire from these […]

The Sacramento Kings quietly had an impressive 2022 offseason haul for them. Unlike the past few years, the team made quiet moves that made sense considering their roster. After years of disappointment, the team has seemingly learned from their past mistakes. Their next potential addition to the roster would be another excellent move for them […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are lock and loaded for the 2022 NFL season. They are looking to redeem themselves after missing the Super Bowl last season. With Tom Brady back for at least one more ride, the Bucs are poised to be one of the contenders for the title in the conference. However, a minor […]

This… is not a good night to be a Boston Red Sox fan or player. Off the heels of a bad two-game stretch against the Yankees, the team completely fell apart against the Toronto Blue Jays. The result is one of the most embarrassing performances by an MLB team in recent memory, as the Red […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to do what most teams have struggled to do: win back-to-back Super Bowls. After winning it all in 2021, the star-studded team is looking to repeat as champions. They retained most of their championship core, and are raring to go to practice… except for Jalen Ramsey, surprisingly. The Rams […]

Well, that was certainly a game of baseball that was played. Many expected a close battle between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Both teams were neck-and-neck in the Wild Card race, after all. After an awful showing against the Yankees, surely the Red Sox would come out firing […]