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The Oklahoma City Thunder are in a bit of a peculiar situation right now. Yes, their “tank” was successful and they landed themselves one of the top prized in the 2022 NBA Draft. However… instead of getting the first overall pick, they were handed the number TWO pick by the lottery gods. Now, don’t get […]

The New York Rangers were in a bit of a weird spot heading into Game 2 of the Conference Finals. Yes, they won Game 1 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Normally, that would put teams at a big advantage. However, the Lightning were historically good in the playoffs after a loss. Like, 18 – 0 […]

There was a lot of speculation surrounding CM Punk and the AEW World Championship before Rampage aired tonight. Many fans were worried about the superstar after he seemed to injure himself on Dynamite earlier in the week. Punk’s ominous tweet prior to the show’s airing added more fears for the superstar. I’ll be on #AEWRampage […]

Sasha Banks and Naomi’s walk out from Monday Night Raw was the talk of the WWE fanbase last month. The Raw Tag Team champions allegedly walked out of the company after a creative dispute with management. Since then, the company has vacated the titles and suspended the two Women’s division stars. For a while, both […]

The saga surrounding Deshaun Watson’s sexual assault allegations isn’t going end anytime soon. The Cleveland Browns star was facing a total of 23 different lawsuits regarding his predatory behavior. Unfortunately for Watson, more lawsuits seem to be headed his way in the near future. The attorney for Deshaun Watson’s accusers, Tony Buzbee, revealed that a […]

Antonio Brown is coming home to the Pittsburgh Steelers! Well, kind of. As part of Brown’s ongoing quest to conquer the rap game, the wide receiver is holding a “reunion tour” in Pittsburgh. Brown will be performing in the Enclave on South Side Flats. Brown’s ventures in the hip-hop industry are well-documented at this point […]

To say that Jayson Tatum’s NBA Finals debut was a disappointment would be a massive understatement. The Boston Celtics star could barely get anything going in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. Tatum would end the game shooting just 3-of-17 from the field: unacceptable shooting splits for any star in the Finals. Despite his […]

What a start to the 2022 NBA Finals! The Boston Celtics looked like they were going to bow down to the Golden State Warriors after the third quarter of Game 1. However, in a shocking turn of events, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and the men in green launched a rousing comeback in the fourth quarter, […]

Things were going well for the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Stephen Curry was having himself a monster night, scoring almost at will. On the other hand, Boston’s offense was crumbling, as their lead star misfired on nearly every shot it took. It should’ve been an easy Game 1 win […]

The sports world has seen its fair share of weird injury causes. From groin injuries due to shaving accidents to other absurdities, it’s not uncommon to see someone be injured due to non-sports reasons. However, New York Mets star Francisco Lindor suffered a rather bizarre injury that will have fans laughing and crying at the […]

Trae Young’s star appeal is undeniable at this point. The Atlanta Hawks star is incredibly charismatic (or infuriating, if you’re a Knicks fan), making him one of the most marketable stars in the league. It’s no wonder, then, that Young appeared in a trailer for one of the most anticipated video games of 2022. The […]

Klay Thompson’s return from injury has been the most heartwarming story in the NBA today. The Golden State Warriors star suffered two major injuries in the last two years. There were questions about how much of his past form he’d be able to regain when he returned this season. Turns out, Klay was still pretty […]

Stephen Curry couldn’t have had a better return to the NBA Finals scene. The Golden State Warriors superstar was playing in his first Finals since their loss to the Raptors in 2019. Everyone knew that the Curry was going to do everything he can to get himself another ring. No one, though, expected Curry to […]

The college football scene was in for a shock on Thursday. Davonte’ Neal, a former high school football star and current assistant coach of the Idaho State football team, was charged with first-degree murder. Idaho State has already placed Neal on administrative leave. A statement from ISU’s athletic director was released regarding the arrest of […]

Jimmy Butler’s final shot of Game 7 will surely be a talking point amongst NBA fans. The Miami Heat were mounting a massive comeback in the waning moments of the game. Max Strus broke his ice-cold streak and took the once-double-digit Celtic lead to 2 points. They had the Cs exactly where they wanted them. […]

It’s no secret amongst NBA fans that Jayson Tatum is a huge Kobe Bryant fan. You can see it in the way the Celtics star talks about the late legend. You can see it in his playing style. Tatum will be the first one to admit that he looked up to Bryant in the same […]

The Miami Heat were this close to making it back to the NBA Finals. After trailing for nearly the entire game, they went on a spirited comeback attempt in the final minutes of Game 7. Victory was nearly in their grasp… until it wasn’t. The Celtics stood strong and punched their ticket to the Finals, at the […]

Jimmy Butler is one of the most clutch players in the NBA today. When the chips are down and you need a shot to save the game, the series, or the season, you turn to Jimmy G Buckets. However, even the most clutch players in the league fall short, as the Miami Heat unfortunately learned. […]

Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry have a long and storied history together. The two players first joined up in 2013, when Iggy joined the Golden State Warriors. Since then, the duo have been through a lot together: from winning championships to struggling in the biggest moments of their tenure. It’s no surprise, then, that Curry […]

It’s not a stretch to say that Aidan Hutchinson is the future of the Detroit Lions. The Michigan native was drafted second overall by his hometown team in the 2022 NFL draft. Hutchinson is expected to be the foundation of a budding defense for a team that hasn’t found any semblance of playoff success. With […]

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (better known as MJF) is one of AEW’s brightest stars today. The wrestler has arguably been the greatest heel in the promotion’s relatively short history. His in-ring work and superb promo skills make him one of the company’s biggest draws at the moment. So when news broke out that MJF no-showed a […]

Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero was one of the most hyped-up boxing matches of 2022. Davis (who goes by the nickname “Tank”) had his eyes set on Romero’s WBA lightweight belt. Many sporting fans, including a few NBA players, tuned it for the epic clash of the ages. In the end, it was Gervonta Davis […]

The departure of Liz Cambage from the Australian national team in 2021 shocked many WNBA fans. Cambage was one of the best women’s basketball players in the world. Her sudden departure left a gaping hole in the women’s basketball program. Recently, though, the world learned of a rather dark reason for this departure. A recent […]

Natus Vincere’s CS:GO roster has been in a bit of a rough spot in the last few months. The recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to plenty of speculation regarding their roster. Na’Vi is a Ukrainian organization that employed three Russian players in their roster. It has long been rumored that two of […]

Prior to the Miami Heat’s Game 6 win in Boston, Kyle Lowry did not look like an NBA player. This isn’t an exaggeration: the veteran point guard looked outmatched in Games 4 and 5 against the Celtics. Lowry did not look like the All-NBA point guard that fans were expecting when he joined the team. […]

The New York Rangers were backed into a tough spot heading into Saturday night. The Carolina Hurricanes took a 3-2 lead over them with a great win at home. Now, the team had to find a way to win two straight games against the juggernaut that was the hurricanes. Turns out, the Rangers just need […]

The tragic mass shooting at Uvalde, Texas sent shockwaves throughout the entire country. Sports figures across all leagues expressed their sorrow and called for action from authorities. One such figure was San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler. Kapler decided to boycott the national anthem in response to the mass shooting. While most managers expressed their […]

The Antonio Brown saga is a story that has fascinated and confused many NFL fans. The former Steelers and Buccaneers wide receiver has been a dominant offensive player in his career. However, he’s also been rather infamous for being a locker room headache. His dismissal from Tampa Bay in 2021 seemed to be further proof […]

The New York Mets’ have been absolutely phenomenal to start the season. They have a stellar record of 30-17, and have beaten some tough teams along the way. However, it seems like the team is about to hit a rocky patch in their road to the playoffs, with Max Scherzer set to miss almost two […]

Jimmy G Buckets is officially back, everyone. Jimmy Butler proved once again he’s one of the most clutch players in the NBA today by leading the Miami Heat to a crucial Game 6 win vs. the Celtics. Butler looked like he was in pain at times, yet he pulled off arguably the greatest elimination game […]

We’re going to a Game 7, ladies and gentlemen! Behind the heroics of Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat forced a do-or-die Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. It’s a fitting end to a grueling series that saw both teams beat each other up multiple times on the court. The back-and-forth series has […]

There are plenty of ways to describe this Dallas Mavericks team. Tenacious, hard fighter, talented, brimming with potential. After their hard-fought series against the Golden State Warriors, it feels like any positive adjective can be used to accurately describe them. However, one player on the team went on a rather… different path when it comes […]

Kevin Durant’s history with the Golden State Warriors is rather complicated. The now-Brooklyn Nets star has continually debated with fans over his legacy with the Dubs. It hasn’t helped that the fanbase has nagged at talked smack at Durant on Twitter. When the Warriors finally made it back to the Finals, it was inevitable that […]

Travis Kelce is arguably the greatest tight end in league history. At the very least, he has been the most dominant TE during his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs. His pass-catching ability is one of the cornerstones of KC’s deadly attack. He’s one of Patrick Mahomes’ favorite targets for a reason. Despite his […]

Paul Pierce is arguably one of the most-beloved figures in Boston Celtics history. The 2008 Finals champion has endeared himself to fans thanks to his no-nonsense attitude and stellar play on the court. However, just recently, Pierce was named in a major lawsuit regarding his involvement with cryptocurrency. The New York Times recently released an […]

The Golden State Warriors dynasty is back in full force, ladies and gentlemen. The former NBA champions returned to the Finals after eliminated the Dallas Mavericks in five games. So far, the Dubs have looked near-unstoppable in their playoff run, as they’ve choked out all their opponents to submission. Is this team truly unbeatable? Warriors […]

The Dallas Mavericks were having the run of a lifetime in 2022. Behind Luka Doncic’s playoff heroics, the team was able to make it all the way to the Conference Finals. Unfortunately for them, they ran into a yellow buzz saw named the Golden State Warriors. They were able to take one game off, but […]

The Golden State Warriors are on top of the Western Conference again. After missing the playoffs for two straight years, the Dubs are back to their winning ways. They eliminated the Dallas Mavericks in five games, setting up an opportunity to win their first title in over four years. Naturally, Warriors fans are looking at […]

The atmosphere surrounding Chase Center was electric after the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 win. After all, their home team will be making a trip back to the NBA Finals again. The excitement from the fans can be felt all over the place. Unfortunately, some fans seemed to take it a bit too far. TNT’s […]