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The Chicago Bears just can’t catch a break in the last few days. Between N’Keal Harry’s “severe” injury he suffered a few days ago and Roquan Smith’s trade request, morale is low amongst fans. It seems like the team is once again headed straight into another losing season. Unfortunately, the bad news for the Bears […]

A few weeks ago, wrestling fans jumped in joy when it was announced that Vince McMahon would resign from the WWE. The news was made even sweeter by the fact that good ‘ol Paul Levesque (FKA Triple H) would be taking over creative duties. After years of seemingly falling behind, the Big E could finally […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to trade Russell Westbrook. The team has been actively shopping the former MVP for months now. No team has been willing to give the Lakers what they want… except for one. The Utah Jazz have a bevy of players they could trade if they start […]

One of the greatest to ever grace the tennis scene is finally calling it quits. Serena Williams, arguably the greatest women’s tennis player of all-time, will be retiring by the end of September. Williams herself announced this in her interview for Vogue Magazine. It’s a long read, but it’s a beautifully written piece that captures […]

Stephen Curry might be the pettiest basketball player in the entire planet. The Golden State Warriors star seems unassuming at first glance. However, Curry never wastes a chance to flex on those that ever tried to doubt his greatness. That’s just one of the qualities that makes Steph, well, Steph. Stephen Curry’s latest flexing efforts […]

The contract dispute between Roquan Smith and the Chicago Bears have reached a boiling point. The star linebacker has been angling for a new contract extension since the start of the training camp. After failing to get his wish, he has decided that he wants out of the team. Roquan Smith has now requested a […]

The New York Yankees may have ended their five-game losing skid, but it still feels like they lost. The reason: Matt Carpenter, who suffered what appears to be a broken foot. The injury occurred in the first inning, when a foul ball ricocheted straight to his foot. Carpenter immediately stepped off the mound, clearly in […]

After all these months, Jimmy Garoppolo is still part of the San Francisco 49ers. Many expected the veteran quarterback to be shipped off to a new team after their epic run to the NFC Championship game. While Jimmy G has been excellent for them, it seemed like the team was ready to move into the […]

Tekken 7 has been a much-needed breath of fresh air for the long-standing franchise. After years of being the “mid-carder” of the FGC, the franchise found itself a gem when the seventh edition of the mainline series was released. Now, it’s easily one of the most beloved installments of the series, and for good reason. […]

On the court, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors have a bit of rivalry going on between them. It started way back in 2019, when Kawhi Leonard hit that historic Game 7 buzzer to send Philly home. Since then, every Raps-Sixers game has been a barnburner, with both teams going at each other in […]

Over the last few days, the NBA world discovered how disrespectful Atlanta Hawks star Dejounte Murray can be. The former San Antonio Spurs All-Star lit up the Pro-Am scene and caused a bit of ruckus in doing so. Whether it’s hitting them with the ball or just tossing the ball to his opponent, Murray never […]

The saga surrounding Deshaun Watson’s suspension has been rather insane to watch unfold recently. To recap: Attorney Sue L. Robinson recommended a suspension of six games for Watson after his multiple sexual assault allegations. A day after that, the NFL decided to appeal this suspension, with the NFLPA prepared for their own defense as well. […]

The New York Giants have not found a modicum of success in the last few years. Quarterback Daniel Jones has shown flashes of good play in the last four years. However, more often than not, Jones looked like he didn’t belong in the NFL. Inaccurate passes and fumbled balls have led some fans to call […]

The Trey Lance-Jimmy Garoppolo debate continues to rage on amongst San Francisco 49ers fans. On one hand, there are those that believe that the young Lance is ready to take on the challenge of being a starter in the NFL. On the other hand, though, there are those that remain adamant that Garoppolo will be […]

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. […]