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The return of Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox should’ve been an inspiring story for the team. The long-time ace coming back from injury to rally his team in the second half of the season. Unfortunately, his return to action was marred by a rather ugly incident during his rehab. Most of you have […]

It’s been nearly half a year since news of Brittney Griner’s arrest in Russia broke out. The former WNBA superstar was arrested on charges of drug possession after a vape pen was confiscated from her at the airport. Since then, many of her fellow American sports figures have pleaded for the government to work on […]

CM Punk shocked many wrestling fans when he revealed that he suffered an injury a few days after winning the AEW World Championship. Because of his injury, he was forced out of action for the foreseeable future. Fans were hoping that the Straight-Edge Star would return at the soonest possible time. As it turns out, […]

Shaedon Sharpe is one of the most intriguing rookies of the 2022 draft class. The 19-year-old star has the potential to be a cornerstone of the Portland Trail Blazers, or a bona fide bust with the seventh overall pick. Fans are eagerly awaiting the promise that this kid brings to his new team. Unfortunately, Sharpe’s […]

Luka Doncic is a young player. It’s easy to forget, but the Dallas Mavericks star is still just 23 years old. He’s got a lot of gas left in his proverbial tank left. Still, though, fans and the organization would want him to take it easy on his body at times. For that reason, Mavs […]

One of Twitch’s biggest and most-tenured streamers is leaving the company. Lily “LilyPichu” Ki announced on Thursday that she has signed with YouTube after ten years of being partnered by Twitch. She announced her decision in a video she posted to her YouTube and Twitter accounts. ♥️ a new chapter pic.twitter.com/Rlsn2RdzCU — lily 💙 (@LilyPichu) […]

The Boston Red Sox’ 2022 season has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Fresh off an appearance in the Divisional Series, the team has suffered many injuries and setbacks this year. They still sit at an amazing record (45-38), to be fair. However, they’re going to be facing stiff competition from the entire conference (and even […]

Zion Williamson is one of the best basketball players in the world. It sounds like a joke, but that’s true. You don’t make it to the NBA or any other professional league without being in the top 1% of the sport you play in. The New Orleans Pelicans star will smoke any random hooper every […]

One of the more intriguing quarterback prospects has decided to change sides. After initially committing to the Penn State Nittany Lions, Marcus Stokes has decided to join the University of Florida. It’s a shocking move that came to the surprise (and angst, for Penn State fans) of many college football enthusiasts. (via 247Sports) Stokes initially […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made one of the most surprising trades of the 2022 calendar year. In a shocking turn of events, they traded for Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Now, the team will enter the 2022-23 season as a dark-horse contender behind their twin towers of Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with Anthony Edwards. Based […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing quite well in free agency. After signing mostly aging veterans last year, the team has decided to switch it up in the 2022 offseason. Their major acquisitions this time around have been younger prospects, like Lonnie Walker IV and Thomas Bryant. They aren’t flashy moves, but they are […]

Kevin Durant shocked the NBA world when he demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets last week. After the initial shock of it all, NBA fans proceeded to blast Durant for asking for a trade just two years into his contract. Amid all the chaos, Draymond Green made his feelings known about the topic. To […]

PacMan’s back. Arguably the greatest boxer in Filipino history, Manny Pacquiao will be making his return to the ring in December. The boxing icon retired to focus on his presidential campaign in the Philippines. Now, he’ll be back and ready to kick some ass in the ring. However, the circumstances surrounding Pac-Man’s return is… atypical, […]

It’s SummerSlam season, baby! The pay-per-view, dubbed “The Biggest Party of the Summer”, will return on July 30 in Nashville, Tennessee. Because of that, the WWE is working hard to start promoting their second-biggest pay-per-view of the year. One of the promotional materials for SummerSlam involve a certain Scottish Psychopath from Tennessee. Drew McIntyre, the […]

Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to the drug charges she faces in Russia. The WNBA star was arrested in February this year after being caught with hashish oil at Sheremetyevo International Airport, located near Moscow. After months of uncertainty and speculation, it seems like her legal team decided that this was the best course of […]

The Washington Commanders just can’t catch a break. The organization has faced backlash from fans, opposing franchises, and even the government for their questionable and shady practices. At the heart of this turmoil is Dan Snyder, who has been involved in all of the Commanders’ drama this off-season. Let’s just say there’s a good reason […]

The tragic passing of Kobe Bryant two years ago completely shook the NBA world. The Los Angeles Lakers star was one of the five victims in a helicopter crash in California. Fans lamented Kobe and Gianna’s passing, while also feeling bad for his wife and other daughters. Thankfully, though, Vanessa Bryant and her daughters have […]

Davante Adams’ stunning departure from the Green Bay Packers left a gaping hole at their wide receiver position. Adams was Aaron Rodgers’ best and most consistent weapon from that position. Losing him (and eventually Marquez Valdes-Scantling) meant that the team had to scramble and look for replacements for their room. One of the ways that […]

The Buffalo Bills came oh-so-close to glory last season. Behind Josh Allen’s heroics, they almost knocked out the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. However, their tired legs and shoddy defense cost them a shot at the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, their road to the Super Bowl just got a lot harder. Most of […]

The Toronto Raptors’ interest in trading for Kevin Durant has caused quite the stir amongst fans. On one hand, there are fans who feel that getting a player of Durant’s caliber is worth any price. On the other hand, a certain portion of the fanbase feels strongly about refusing to give up major assets for […]

Case Cookus was having the game of his life in the USFL Championship game. The Philadelphia Stars quarterback has looked like a star in leading his team against the Baltimore Stallions. Unfortunately for him, his Cinderella story came to a brutal end rather abruptly. During the final quarter of the USFL Finals against the Stallions, […]

It’s easy to forget after the championship, but the Golden State Warriors were without one of their core players last season. Prized center James Wiseman missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season due to his various nagging injuries. The Dubs teased a return throughout the season, but decided to play it safe eventually. Now, it […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for a mind-blowing offseason move. The team has emerged as a potential candidate to trade for one of Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving after their requests. It’s an intriguing situation for a team that is fresh off a heartbreaking loss in the playoffs. Amid all the trade noise, one […]

Kevin Durant absolutely broke every NBA fan’s mind when he shockingly requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Not even a day removed from Kyrie Irving’s contract decision, the former MVP decided he’s had enough of the franchise. Now, the team is left scrambling to pick up the shattered pieces of their superteam. A big […]

Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki have grown really close together. The latter has been a sort of mentor to the Dallas Mavericks star during his first few years in the league. The two are close enough that they can take some playful shots at each other without really offending each other. Take, for example, this […]

Rudy Gobert has been one of the best players that the Utah Jazz had in the modern era. The French center became the fiercest rim protector of his generation, earning multiple DPOY awards in the process. However, all good things must come to an end. After a tumultuous season filled with drama, Rudy Gobert has […]

The Formula 1 British Grand Prix went awry the moment it started. Just a few seconds after the race started, Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu and George Russell were involved in a terrifying crash. While Russell was relatively unharmed, it was Zhou that had fans worried, as his car careened off the track while it was […]

Mickey Mouse and the Disney brand are all but tied at the hip at this point. The iconic cartoon character has been attached to the multimedia conglomerate ever since it’s inception in the 1920s. He’s been a staple of the brand for so long now at this point. In a few years’ time, though, that […]

The Austin Theory mega-push is officially underway. After months of building him up, the WWE all but announced their intentions for the former EVOLVE champion in the 2022 Money in the Bank. After slotting him in as a surprise addition to the MITB Ladder Match, Theory beat out stars like Seth Rollins, Sheamus, and Riddle […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in complete chaos in the 2022 offseason. Their two biggest stars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have both requested to be traded away from the team. It’s a mighty fall from grace for a team that was billed as the top dog in the league prior to the start of […]

The Utah Jazz have officially pulled the plug on the Donovan Mitchell-Rudy Gobert partnership after they traded the latter to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Jazz got a king’s ransom of picks (four first-round picks, a pick swap and recent first-round pick Walker Kessler) and an army of players. In the wake of this […]

Deebo Samuel ran into a bit of a controversy late last night during a kids mini-camp. The San Francisco 49ers star caused headlines after a video of him snubbing a kid’s request for an autograph. Fans immediately went for Samuel’s head, calling it unprofessional and rude to do that. Deebo Samuel did address the autograph […]

Stephen Curry’s “night night” celebration has taken over the basketball world. The Golden State Warriors star first introduced the celebration during their playoff run this year. Since then, it’s only become more popular, as WNBA stars and even MLB hitters have started using the celebration. So when Stephen Curry pulled up to the Warriors’ Summer […]

Prior the start of the 2022 MLB season, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom made an interesting comment about his future. deGrom immediately let everyone know that he will be opting out of his current contract once the season ends. Since then, there has been a constant string of rumors surrounding the star. Amid all […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a rather eventful offseason so far. Despite losing Jalen Brunson to free agency, the team made massive improvements to their front court position. The additions of Christian Wood and JaVale McGee will hopefully bolster the positions that were a massive liability for Dallas last season. After their major moves, the […]

JR Smith has been one of the most heartwarming stories in the NBA this past year. The former NBA champion with LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers has gone back to college this year. The amazing part is that Smith is giving his all into studying and golfing. It’s a truly inspiring story for anyone looking to […]

Booker T has been known as one of the most outspoken figures in pro wrestling today. King Booker has never been shy in speaking his mind before. However, many fans felt he went too far when he commented on AEW star Adam Cole’s physique. A few days before AEW’s momentous Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Booker T […]

The Dallas Mavericks wasted no time making major moves to improve their roster. Off the heels of a 2022 Western Conference Finals run, the team addressed their biggest issue: the frontcourt. They acquired Christian Wood from the Rockets in a trade, and then JaVale McGee during free agency. The winning culture seems to have already […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t often make any major splashes in the free agent department. Oftentimes, the team is content with snagging complementary pieces off the market instead of signing any major stars in free agency. That trend continued in the 2022 offseason; however, their new acquisition has a more stacked resume than most of their […]