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The 2022 season just keeps getting worse and worse for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both their hitting and pitching staff have fallen victim to various injuries over the last few months. They are sitting at the top of their division, but the injuries just keep on coming for this roster. Now, the Dodgers are going […]

Sabrina Ionescu is taking the WNBA by storm. The young gunner from Oregon has lit up the league with her electric scoring from outside. Some fans have even pointed out the similarities to one Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. You may have heard of that guy before. On Friday night, fans got to […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a rather weird position today in the NBA. On one hand, the team found incredible success last season behind the heroics of Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam. On the other hand… they don’t quite have the talent level to compete with the big dogs of the Eastern Conference. […]

The Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts made some big moves in the offseason at their quarterback position. Both franchises landed two amazing quarterbacks in Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan, respectively. After years of riding the QB carousel, Denver and Indy finally have their star quarterback. On Friday, one of the greatest quarterbacks to play […]

LeBron James is easily one of the most feared players in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is one of the most dominant players of all-time, with the ability to take over games at a moment’s notice. There’s a reason why he’s the guy consistently challenging Michael Jordan for the GOAT crown. One good […]

After a supremely disappointing 2021 – 22 season, the Atlanta Hawks are looking to reload in the offseason. One way they did so is in the draft: nabbing AJ Griffin with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. With the Duke wing on their squad, they are hoping they can contend for a […]

After a modestly successful  last year all things considered, the Charlotte Hornets are in a pretty good spot. They shocked the world by becoming playoff contenders last season behind LaMelo Ball’s heroics. Despite being knocked out in the Play-In Tournament, there’s plenty to like about this young and hungry squad. It doesn’t come as a […]

It’s been one hell of a night for New York Knicks fans, who had their head spinning as the draft went on. In particular, the team confused nearly everyone by making a series of trades revolving their picks and one Kemba Walker. Here’s how that all went down. First, the Knicks and the Oklahoma City […]

Two contenders in their respective conferences have made their first improving moves of the 2022 offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies engaged in a trade revolving the former’s 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Philly is sending the 23rd pick along with Danny Green to the Grizzlies for De’Anthony Melton. (via Shams […]

One of the most high-profile international talents in this year’s draft class is finally off the board. Nikola Jovic, the Serbian unicorn, has been selected by the Miami Heat with the 27th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Fans initially poked fun at the Serbian having a near-similar name as the current reigning MVP Nikola […]

The first big trade of the 2022 NBA Draft featured one of the most confusing swaps of the year. The Detroit Pistons made out like bandits in the deal, though, grabbing Jalen Duren from the Hornets along with Kemba Walker from the Knicks. For the price of a future first, the team got themselves a […]

The Orlando Magic didn’t wait to get the fireworks going in the 2022 NBA Draft, drafting Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick. While Banchero was considered one of the top-three selections in this class, many reports indicated that Orlando at the other two players. Clearly, though, that was a smokescreen. Many fans were surprised […]

One of the most polarizing prospects in the draft has found his NBA home. With the 7th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft the Portland Trail Blazers have drafted electric guard Shaedon Sharpe from Kentucky. Sharpe’s path to the NBA has been a rollercoaster of emotions. After flying under the radar for most of his […]

In the world of sports, whether it’s the NBA, the NFL, or the MLB, , having a popular athlete as your father is a sure-fire way to gain some level of success. After all, nothing beats being coached by your own parent. That’s doubly true if your father is one of the best sports players […]

Mesut Ozil’s career path has been rife with success at nearly every corner. The German midfielder first had his breakout with the Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Afterwards, he carved a name for himself in Arsenal as one of the best players at his position. He’s one of the most decorated players of […]

The Kardashian family has a rather… interesting history amongst NBA fans. While most people know them as entertainment industry stars, basketball fans are familiar with them in a different manner. This is because many women in the family go on to date NBA stars, and all of them end rather quickly. Take, for instance, Khloe […]

Something has to change with this Utah Jazz team. This team has always been impressive when it comes to the regular season. However, time and time again, they have found incredible ways to disappoint their fans in the playoffs. Whether it’s choking a series lead or dropping games to a team worse than them, the […]

Amid all the celebration surrounding the Golden State Warriors’ championship run, there’s a big elephant in the room: their payroll situation. Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins are due to earn a new contract extension soon. With the way the two young guns played, they will likely command more money in the offseason. Naturally, Jordan Poole […]

Deebo Samuel’s trade request has been one of the biggest storylines in a drama-filled offseason for the San Francisco 49ers. The star wide receiver shocked the NFL world by demanding a trade a few months ago. Fans were anticipating which team would pull the trigger and trade for Samuel after that demand. Turns out, the […]

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back at it again. The back-to-back Stanley Cup champs are once again in the final round of the playoffs. This time, they are facing the Colorado Avalanche. With their backs against the wall in Game 2 of the Finals, the team decided to enlist the help of a man well-versed […]

The current discourse surrounding the Orlando Magic’s first pick in the 2022 NBA draft revolves around three players: Chet Holmgren, Paolo Banchero, and Jabari Smith. The three players are the consensus top-three picks in this year’s draft. With the first overall pick, the Magic have the liberty of choosing which player they will take. However, […]

The June 17, 2022 edition of SmackDown Live saw a familiar scene for WWE fans. Roman Reigns and Riddle duked it out in a high-stakes title match for the Universal crown. Despite his best efforts, Riddle lost to “The Tribal Chief”. Spoiling his celebration, though, was Brock Lesnar, who challenged Roman Reigns at SummerSlam for […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a bit of a precarious spot in the Eastern Conference right now. The team has some intriguing talent across the board. However, compared to some of their peers in the East, they stand no chance. A near-sweep from the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round cemented this idea. The burning […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics featured a ton of action on and off the court. While the two teams duked it out on the floor, their fans went out of their way to cheer their team and boo their opponent. This involved a ton of trash talk, […]

The Denver Nuggets had a pretty rough 2021 – 22 season in the NBA. The team once again lost in the first round of the playoffs, despite Nikola Jokic playing out of his mind. The two-time MVP quite simply ran out of steam and teammates, as more and more players succumbed to injuries as the […]

So close, yet so far. The Boston Celtics always seemed like they were this close to beating the Golden State Warriors in the Finals. However, time and time again, the Warriors’ championship experience shone through. Eventually, the Cs lost to the Dubs at home, ending their season in heart-breaking fashion. Anna Horford, who has long been outspoken […]

Andrew Wiggins has been the best redemption story of this year’s incredible playoffs. The former first overall pick has long been considered a bust after disappointing with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, in an epic turn of events, Wiggins turned his entire reputation around in Golden State. Now, he’s an NBA champion and a key component […]

The Golden State Warriors’ 2022 NBA Finals win announced two things to the basketball world. One: Stephen Curry still is THAT guy for this team. And two: the Dubs are going to be scary for a long time. Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins came up huge for the Warriors during their Finals run, chipping in […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics got a little heated at times. With two rabid fanbases clashing, it was inevitable that the crowd was going to get into it with the players. The Boston crowd dropping the F-bomb against Draymond Green was just the beginning of that saga. […]

No one perhaps embodied the Golden State Warriors’ 2022 run more than Klay Thompson. The Splash Brother has been out of action since 2019, owing to a string of major lower leg injuries. When he did return to action, fans were doubtful about whether he could still be successful on the court. Well, Thompson proved […]

The Golden State Warriors have been through a lot in the last few years. After a string of NBA championships, the team arguably hit rock bottom just as quickly as they rose up. Multiple injuries to their stars had the team languishing at the bottom of the league. Now, they’ve returned to the top of […]

After an awful Game 5 from him, many fans expected Stephen Curry to bounce back in Game 6 of the Finals. After all, the Golden State Warriors star rarely has two consecutive bad shooting nights. Curry would then proceed to shoot the lights out in Game 6, putting on a clinic against the vaunted Celtics […]

One of the biggest knocks on Stephen Curry’s elite resume is his lack of a Finals MVP. The Golden State Warriors star has all the accolades in the world for an NBA superstar. However, Curry has bizarrely not won a single Finals MVP despite playing winning three Finals series. The tides seem to be changing […]

The NFL offseason is well and truly underway for many teams in the league. Every team has started their practices together, as they look to take a shot at the 2022 Super Bowl crown. However, the Dallas Cowboys seemed to hit a speed bump during their practices, leading to punishment from the league. According to […]

Adam Sandler’s latest NBA-themed movie ‘Hustle’ drew a lot of positive reactions from fans. The feel-good movie featured multiple cameos from NBA stars of past and present. There was a lot of praise given to Anthony Edwards and Juancho Hernangomez, who were both stellar in their big roles. Edwards, in particular, was lauded greatly, as […]

To say that the Cincinnati Bengals were the biggest surprises of the 2021 season is an understatement. Long heralded as the laughingstock of the AFC North, Cincy shocked the NFL world by storming their way into the playoffs… then into the Super Bowl. It was an impressive turnaround for a team that had just picked […]

Stephen Curry is arguably the pettiest player in the NBA today. The Golden State Warriors star has always made sure to clap back at anyone who tries to troll him. So when a few Boston fans took a potshot at Curry’s wife Ayesha, Steph made sure to craft a response for them. His response came […]

Boston fans seem to not like the Golden State Warriors players, at all. During the last two games played there in the 2022 Finals, the raucous Celtics fans made sure to make their mark on the game. Whether it was loudly booing certain players or chanting F-bombs at them, Boston fans made sure to make […]

The best way to describe Stephen Curry’s shooting in Game 5 of the Finals is “miserable”. The Golden State Warriors star got a few open looks and some of his usual tough shots from outside. However, try as he might, the usually automatic sniper from deep just couldn’t make a shot from the outside. Curry […]