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The Golden State Warriors are on top of the NBA world. After two years of languishing at the bottom of the league, the former dynasty made their triumphant return to the throne. The Stephen Curry-led squad went on an absolute tear in the regular season and the playoffs, eventually winning the Larry O’Brien trophy. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been on the hunt for the perfect trade package for Kevin Durant. Ever since the star requested a trade out of the team, teams have put together their best offers for the former MVP winner. However, the front office has been extremely picky in choosing their trade partner. They aren’t keen […]

The Dallas Cowboys had themselves a disastrous 2022 offseason. After an embarrassing appearance in the Wild Card round, the team lost a couple of key contributors on both sides of the ball. In particular, the team saw the departure of Amari Cooper, as he was traded to the Browns. Because of that trade, talks have […]

Austin Reaves became the darling of the Los Angeles Lakers last season. The undrafted rookie became a fan favorite for his gritty style of play, endearing him to fans. As a result, the fanbase gave Reaves a couple of interesting nicknames: “AR-15” (in reference to his initials and jersey number), and “Hillbilly Kobe”. Recently, Austin […]

The Drew League has long been a staple of the average NBA fan’s offseason watch list. The Pro-Am league is usually frequented by NBA players looking to chill out and play some hoops with some fresh faces. However, it hasn’t always been accessible to fans unless you were able to watch it live. Well, those […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a brand-new look on offense in the 2022 season. They lost arguably their best weapon in Tyreek Hill. Hill’s speed and skill will sorely be missed, and fans are already questioning how the KC offense will function without one of its best weapons. Despite that loss, Mecole Hardman is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool their roster for the next season. Aside from the obvious big-name trades they’re gunning for, the Lakeshow brass is also looking to add some more depth to their roster. They have decided to change up their approach this season, signing younger guys instead of grizzled veterans. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger era has come to a close. After a long and successful career, the long-time quarterback of the franchise decided to hang up his cleats after the 2021 season. It was a retirement that some fans argue came a little too late, considering Big Ben’s level of play. Despite the fans’ […]

The best moments in pro wrestling is when you can’t tell whether what you’re seeing is scripted or not. One of the most infamous moments in WWE programming was when CM Punk dropped his iconic “Pipebomb” promo. Fans did not know whether Punk was going off-script for that promo or not, which made it super […]

The New England Patriots have been regarded as one of the best-run organizations under Bill Belichick. The multi-time Super Bowl winner built a selfless culture with the team, where players do what’s best for the team. This “Patriot Way” has been lauded by fans, in part due to the success this mentality brought. However, there […]

After a heartbreaking loss over five years ago, the Los Angeles Rams finally caught their white whale. The Sean McVay-coached squad earned their first Super Bowl win after besting the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s an incredible achievement for the players and the coaching staff, who worked hard to reach this goal. Some fans, though, are mad […]

One of the cornerstones of the Kansas City Chiefs has unfortunately passed away. Jim Lynch, a former linebacker for the Chiefs back in the 1970s, has passed away. As of the time of writing, the cause of death has not been announced. (via New York Post) Jim Lynch is one of the best players in […]

Jacob deGrom just can’t catch a break. A few weeks ago, it was reported that the New York Mets ace pitcher was nearing a return to action for his team. Unfortunately, deGrom suffered a minor setback during the All-Star break when he experienced some tightness. It was a worrying sign for the ace, who had […]

Damian Lillard has been an iron man for the Portland Trail Blazers for most of his career. He has suffered a few injuries here and there, but he never missed significant time for the most part. That all changed in 2021, however, when Lillard suffered an abdominal injury. Dame would miss a huge chunk of […]

The Toronto Raptors’ 2022 offseason has been both uneventful yet nerve-wracking for fans. On one hand, the team has not made any mind-boggling free agency signing to bolster their ranks. On the other hand, though, they have been constantly linked to a certain fellow from Brooklyn who demanded a trade. Because of that, fans have […]

LeBron James shocked the NBA world when he made a surprise appearance in the famed Drew League. The pro-am league last saw the Los Angeles Lakers star in 2011, during the infamous NBA lockout. Almost 11 years later, LeBron continued to wow the crowd with his masterful performance in front of a small crowd. Draymond […]

The San Francisco Giants are fighting for their proverbial lives right now. Sitting at 48-43, they are half a game behind the final Wild Card spot in the National League. Because of that, the team is scrambling to make crucial additions to their roster for a chance at the playoffs. Their latest move saw them […]

The Miami Heat and Kevin Durant have been heavily linked recently. The Brooklyn Nets star has declared them as one of his preferred destinations, after all. Pat Riley has also shown an interest in trading for the star. One of the names floating around as part of a potential KD deal, however, is All-Star center […]

After months of speculation, the Kyler Murray rumors can finally come to an end. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback has reportedly agreed to a brand-new extension. Initially, the only details released was that this extension will keep Murray on the team until the 2028 season. (via Ian Rapoport) Source: The #AZCardinals and QB Kyler Murray have […]

The Washington Commanders had an absolutely terrible 2021 season off the field. From the players to their management, it seemed like key members of their team were always embroiled in controversy. One of those players is Deshazor Everett, the former strong safety of the Commanders. In December last year, Deshazor Everett was involved in a […]

The 2022 ESPYs saw a familiar babyface take control of the mic during the proceedings. Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar, was the host of this year’s festivities, and he did a rather impressive jab. Curry took jabs at everyone and generally made things fun for the audience during the awards show. Curry himself […]

Deebo Samuel’s contract saga with the San Francisco 49ers has been the biggest talking for its fans during the offseason. The star wide receiver has been looking for a massive extension this year, either from his current team or a new one. It’s a situation that has the fanbase on the edge of their seats […]

Klay Thompson’s comeback arc is perhaps one of the best sports stories of 2022. The Golden State Warriors star missed two years of competitive play due to back-to-back season-ending injuries. After a lengthy rehab period, he came back last season to help his team win their fourth NBA championship in eight years. It wasn’t a […]

Shaedon Sharpe’s rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers got off on the wrong foot during the Las Vegas Summer League. The 7th overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft was pulled from his first game with an apparent injury. Shortly after, it was announced that he would be kept out of the rest of […]

The WWE Universe has long been waiting for the return of lovable big guy Big E (real name: Ettore Ewen) to the wrestling ring. The New Day member has been out of commission since March of this year after a botched suplex from Ridge Holland. Ever since that terrifying injury, fans have been speculating about […]

Tom Brady has been in his fair share of controversies from his years of playing. From Deflategate to the cheating allegations in 2001, the now Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB is no stranger to being scrutinized by media. One of the biggest controversies of Brady’s career came in 2015 after a suspicious hat made its way […]

The first few months of the 2022 NFL offseason was a horrible time to be an Arizona Cardinals fan. As more and more teams added talent to their roster, the Cards were in danger of LOSING their star. Kyler Murray’s Instagram scrub sparked speculation about his impending contract extension. Will the QB not play for […]

A few days ago, the New York Yankees were hot on Kansas City Royals star Andrew Benintendi’s heels. Desperate for more star hitters, they seemed to be inching closer and closer to trading for the star. However, their pursuit of the star has hit a rather unexpected speedbump over the last few days. The Royals’ […]

Earlier in the year, Team SoloMid (TSM) founder and owner Andy “Reginald” Dinh found himself in hot water… again. The former pro-player turned owner was the subject of criticism when Peng “Doublelift” Yiliang accused him of fostering a toxic workplace culture. According to the LCS legend, players would be routinely subjected to abuse and bullying. […]

Brett Favre’s name has been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. A few months ago, the former Green Bay Packers QB was incriminated in a massive $8 million welfare fund scandal. Now, more testimony has come to light, further incriminating Favre in this massive news. A testimony from Nancy New (who was […]

One of the most notable stars of the Jackson State University’s program has unfortunately passed away. Rashard Anderson, a Hall of Fame inductee at JSU and former Carolina Panthers first-round pick, passed away at the age of 45. His alma mater announced his sudden death. Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson said this about Anderson in […]

Shohei Ohtani is on a different level. The Los Angeles Angels broke out last season as a legitimate two-way player. A year removed from his MVP exploits, Ohtani is continuing his insane performance in the MLB. He remains as one of the few bright spots that the team has during their freefall. Ohtani’s latest exploits […]

Jaylen Brown has a side hustle. No, it’s not something shady: far from it, in fact. The Boston Celtics star has been the vice-president of the NBA’s Player Association for quite some time now. Brown has been excellent in his post as the VP, as he has helped elevate the association to new heights. One […]

The Boston Red Sox are passing their trial by fire with flying colors. Despite several injuries to their key players this season, they have survived and clawed their way to the second spot in their division. Catching up with the Yankees is a tall task, but they’re slowly but surely chipping away at their big […]

Many people have already begun counting the days until Russell Westbrook gets traded. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s job in LA has been in jeopardy ever since his team started to pursue Kyrie Irving (despite their initial stance). This has created an uncomfortable situation where Westbrook doesn’t know if he’ll back for them next season. […]

Fresh off of a rather disappointing 2021-22 season, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to regroup for next year. They failed to defend their title after bowing to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. They were THIS close to weathering the major injuries they suffered during the playoffs. Their first major addition […]

Tommy Fury has been the subject of criticism from boxing fans as of late. It all started when YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul called him out for seemingly ditching their fight plans. Paul questioned Fury’s drive for the sport, saying that: “I think the pressure cracks him. He definitely doesn’t want the fight. And […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have called Heinz Field their home for over two decades now. Built in 2001, the stadium was named “Heinz Field” because of a naming deal with the company of the same name. While most “branded” stadiums have been frowned upon by its fanbase, Heinz is a special case, as the fanbase has […]

There’s a new Captain America in town, and his name is Sam Wilson. The Marvel universe has made it pretty clear that Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans) is done playing the role. The final scene in Avengers: Endgame and the subsequent Disney+ mini-series all but confirmed what we already knew. Sam Wilson IS Captain […]