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The Chicago Bears’ measly depth at wide receiver position took another significant hit during their training camp. N’Keal Harry, one of the team’s offseason acquisitions, was reportedly injured during their practice game. The former Patriots wide-out had to be helped off the field based off multiple reports of the incident. (via Adam Jahns) Bears WR […]

Ask ten NBA fans who they think the best player in the world is, and more than a few of them will say Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Greek superstar has been lighting up the league since he was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks. His dominant playoff run in 2021 cemented his status as a blossoming all-time […]

This was not how this offseason was supposed to go for the Cleveland Browns. Many fans had their hopes up when the team traded for star quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, Watson’s numerous misdeed were not forgotten by the media and the NFL. Now, there’s a distinct possibility that the quarterback they traded for won’t even […]

For the longest time, Udyr sat in a weird space in the League of Legends scene. The Spirit Walker was one of the first champions released, and as a result had a rather simplistic kit. However, as the game grew over the years, Udyr’s kit slowly started to become outdated. He became outclassed by other […]

The NFL has a bunch of speedsters that have graced the gridiron during it’s long time. In the last few years, we’ve seen some incredibly fast receivers. Guys like Tyreek Hill and DK Metcalf are widely-renowned for their speed on the field. There have also been other track stars during the NFL combine, such as […]

The San Diego Padres are looking to make this year THEIR year. Sitting at a pretty 61-43 record, the team is looking to finally break free from their playoff curses from years past. After adding Juan Soto to an already stacked roster, the possibilities are endless for this team. The Padres’ suddenly formidable hitting could […]

The baseball world was shaken to its core a few days ago when long-time Los Angeles Dodgers announcer Vincent “Vin” Scully passed away. Scully was one of the most recognizable announcers in baseball. His ability to weave stories in between games and his passion for the sport endeared him to many fans. On Friday, the […]

This is make-or-break season for the Minnesota Timberwolves. After making it back to the playoffs last season, they are looking to go all-in on their championship aspirations. They made the biggest splash in the offseason (so far) by trading for Utah Jazz star Rudy Gobert. Their intention is clear: championship-or-bust. Despite their lofty expectations for […]

Long-time Seattle Seahawks fans were in for a scare when it was announced that Pete Carroll contracted COVID-19. Carroll is one of the oldest coaches in the league today at 70 years old. That is why many fans were worried for the coach after that announcement. Thankfully, Carroll is back and is already managing the […]

Scottie Barnes was expected to be a major project for the Toronto Raptors. Many expected the rookie to struggle out of the gate in terms of scoring. However, Barnes quickly emerged as one of the biggest threats on the team last season. His exploits last year helped him earn Rookie of the Year honors last […]

Towards the end of the 2021 season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers started losing their receivers. The most notable one, of course, is Antonio Brown’s… memorable meltdown against the New York Jets. However, shortly after that news, star wide-out Chris Godwin also went down with an ACL tear. In the span of a month, the Bucs […]

The Chicago Bulls took a massive step last season in their quest for their seventh title. Their acquisition of DeMar DeRozan in the offseason propelled them to an outright playoff berth. Unfortunately for them, their season ended early at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite that, there’s still reason to be optimistic about the […]

There was once a time when “Tom Brady to the Miami Dolphins” was a popular train of thought. During the start of the offseason, it was revealed that the former Patriots quarterback wanted to join his former AFC East rivals. These talks were reignited in 2021, after Brady had joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It […]

The Utah Jazz are entering a critical part of their offseason. After trading away Rudy Gobert for a king’s ransom a few months ago, the question is: what do they do with Donovan Mitchell. Do you keep him and try to contend with him as your lone lead guy? Or do you trade him now […]

Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady are considered to be two of the greatest quarterbacks of all-time. Both men have led their teams to incredible glory over the last few years. However, Brady is often considered to be higher than the Packers star due to one reason: longevity. Just last year, the now-Buccaneers quarterback came second […]

Japan has produced a number of incredible MLB talents in the last few years. Guys like Seiya Suzuki to Yusei Kikuchi to Yu Darvish have found varying levels of success in the league. One Japanese standout, though, has taken the league by storm; Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese two-way phenom has been, […]

Add being “banned to one of the most prestigious fighting game tournaments” to LeBron James’ stacked resume. The NBA superstar was recently announced as one of the latest additions to Multiversus. Multiversus, one of the rising stars of the fighting game community, will be part of the prestigious EVO Championship Series. However, due to the […]

Stephen Curry can shoot from anywhere, at any court available. We’ve seen the Golden State Warriors star drill shots from the park, from a golf course, and even a Pop-a-Shot machine! Hell, we’ve seen him drain deep shots in golf. At this point, his legacy as the greatest shooter of all-time cannot be questioned. His […]

The Boston Red Sox just can’t catch a break this season, huh. An electric June saw them start fighting for AL East bragging rights thanks to their resilient pitching and Rafael Devers hitting like a madman. However, July saw them start crashing back down to Earth. Now, they are four games behind the final Wild […]

Deuce Tatum immediately became the darling of NBA Twitter during his dad Jayson’s playoff run. The son of the Boston Celtics star stole the show during post-game interviews and the hearts of NBA fans everywhere. However, this early into Deuce’s life, the elder Tatum is already making sure his son knows the harsh realities of […]

James Saxon, one of the assistant coaches for the Arizona Cardinals, has been with two counts of domestic battery. Saxon is currently the running backs coach of the team under Kliff Kingsbury, and was hired back in 2019. The charges stem from an incident that reportedly happened last May. According to the probable cause affidavit, […]

Tyrese Maxey is quickly becoming one of the most beloved players in the Philadelphia 76ers right now. On the court, the young guard displays a level of athleticism and scoring not seen in Philly for a long time. He’s emerged as a capable third to the dynamic duo of Joel Embiid and James Harden. Off […]

The Deshaun Watson saga with the Cleveland Browns has been a steaming hot mess for both the quarterback AND the team. As a quick recap: Watson missed the entirety of the 2021 season. During that time, more than twenty sexual assault allegations were hauled at Watson. Because of that, the Texans traded him to the […]

There was once a time when the Los Angeles Rams’ 2022 season was a relatively quiet affair. Yes, there were talks about Sean McVay’s next extension. Odell Beckham Jr.’s status still hangs in the balance. For the most part, though, all seemed to be well for the team… until the last few days, that is. […]

The Baltimore Ravens have perhaps one of the strongest secondary units at full strength. Their biggest strength lies at the cornerback position. With Marlon Humphrey and Marcus Peters at the helm, opposing wide receivers are always wary of them. The addition of Marcus Williams and the return of Chuck Clark fortifies their ferocious secondary position. […]

The New York Mets are about to get some massive help this season. After almost an entire year of rehab, Jacob deGrom will be suiting up for them. The team announced their their long-time ace will be pitching in his first game on Tuesday: a welcome sight for fans. Finally, he’s back. … for this […]

Compared to previous years, the 2022 MLB trade deadline has been rather quiet so far. Yes, the re have been a couple of big trades that have happened. Andrew Benintendi is finally a member of the New York Yankees. The Seattle Mariners are all-in on their playoff push by trading for Luis Castillo. There have […]

Willson Contreras has been the subject of discussion in the MLB world recently… which is not a good sign for Chicago Cubs fans. The reason, of course, is that Contreras is one of the most hotly discussed talents ahead of the trade deadline. Many teams are lining up to acquire the services of the catcher… […]

It’s easy to forget amidst their incredible season, but the New York Yankees are missing a couple of key guys. Giancarlo Stanton, Zack Britton, and Luis Severino have all missed significant time as of late due to injury. Their absence hasn’t made a dent in their record yet, but the team would rather have these […]

After 88 long and well-lived years, Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has passed away. The NBA legend was one of the most respected elder statesmen in league history. His passion and charm endeared him to many people in the industry, who all have good things to say about him. The world truly lost a great […]

The Atlanta Hawks got a glimpse of their new backcourt duo ahead of the regular season. Dejounte Murray and Trae Young linked up on Sunday in the CrawsOver for the first time in their careers. The former Spurs guard joined the team after being traded there in the offseason. It’s quite the interesting pairing, two […]

When Vince McMahon retired from his post as the CEO of the WWE, there were many questions about the company. The biggest one amongst fans, of course, is how much of the programming will change? Vinny Mac has been known to be pretty hands-on with his creative approach. More often than not, it has been […]

Sports fans around the world were hit with a gut punch when it was announced that NBA legend Bill Russell passed away. Russell, a long-time member of the Boston Celtics, is widely regarded as one of the best players in NBA history. His work on and off the field endeared him to many fans. He […]

Despite a win over their division rivals on Saturday night, Seattle Mariners fans were not in the mood for celebration. During the eighth inning of their win against the Astros, star rookie Julio Rodriguez was hit by a nasty pitch. Rodriguez was forced to leave the game, as fans were left hoping for the best. […]

Many fans have questioned James Harden’s commitment to winning for quite some time now. Dating back to his final years in Houston, critics have always wondered whether Harden was really dedicated to his goals of winning a championship. Now with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Beard is proving again that he’s willing to do whatever it […]

The biggest criticism of Lamar Jackson’s game has always been his passing ability. There’s no question that the Baltimore Ravens star quarterback is the best running QB in the league today. However, many of his critics feel that his passing leaves a lot to be desired. His lack of success in the postseason only adds […]

Tua Tagovailoa is one of the most polarizing quarterbacks in the NFL today. Ask 10 different Miami Dolphins fans, and they will all differ in their assessment of the quarterback. For some people, he is the second coming of Dan Marino. For others, he’s a good-for-nothing quarterback who should be traded to start a rebuild. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals faithful will have to wait a bit to see their hometown hero Joe Burrow in training camp action. The star quarterback has been out for most of the camp after undergoing an appendectomy a few days ago. While the surgery is nothing too serious, fans are still antsy about their precious quarterback. […]

Joey Gallo’s days in the Bronx are number. The New York Yankees’ trade for Andrew Benintendi signified the end of Gallo’s stint with the team. Despite not being moved in the trade, the general expectation is that the struggling outfielder will be traded at some point. The only question is… who would want him? As […]