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The Sacramento Kings have unfortunately been the laughingstock of the league for quite some time now. They have been one of the most down-trodden teams in the last decade of so. A combination of bad luck, mismanagement, and other bad decisions have turned this once-great franchise into the butt of many jokes in the league. […]

The race for the top seed in the NL East might just come down to a series between two titans. The New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves are in a dead heat for one of the first-round byes in the 2022 MLB playoffs. With just one game separating the two teams, their upcoming three-game […]

Many fans were outraged at the NFL after Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa suffered a scary concussion in Week 4. Tagovailoa was seemingly concussed during their previous game a few days ago. Despite the warning signs, though, league officials cleared the QB through the concussion protocol. After Tua’s injury, fans started to question whether it […]

Most of the NFL world today is looking forward to hearing some good news about Tua Tagovailoa. The Miami Dolphins quarterback suffered a scary injury that had fans worried about his life. Tua was stretchered out of the game and was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Naturally, fans are waiting for any good […]

Zach Wilson’s sophomore season for the New York Jets started off the wrong foot when he suffered a knee injury. The aforementioned injury meant that the QB would miss nearly the first month of the season. In his stead, Joe Flacco started for the team, going 1-2 to start the year. Now, after a successful […]

The Carolina Panthers may have broken their horrendous losing streak, but their season is not over yet. A win against the New Orleans Saints led by star running back Christian McCaffrey brought them to a respectable 1-2 record in 2022. Still, despite the win, there were many issues with the team that needed to be […]

The recent injury to TJ Watt has completely derailed the Pittsburgh Steelers. The star edge rusher has been the heart of the defense ever since he was drafted by the team. Pittsburgh is a completely different team without Watt, and it shows in their record without him. The team is 0-6 in games without their […]

Tua Tagovailoa’s injury during the Miami Dolphins’ Week 4 tilt against the Cincinnati Bengals shook the NFL word. Days after taking a nasty blow to the head, the quarterback once again fell down on his back. Immediately, every football fan in attendance was worried about the safety of the quarterback. Tua eventually was brought to […]

Tua Tagovailoa’s injury during the Miami Dolphins’ Week 4 game against the Cincinnati Bengals was one of the most bone-chilling moments in the last few years. After seemingly being concussed in their Week 3 game, the quarterback fell down hard after taking a sack. Immediately, fans were worried for the health of Tagovailoa, as he […]

Joe Burrow’s biggest enemy in his young NFL career has been the Cincinnati Bengals’ offensive line. The former LSU quarterback had one of the worst pass protections in the last two years. It’s what spurred the front office to splurge on Grade-A offensive linemen in the 2022 offseason. In the first two weeks of the […]

Scott Servais’ bold guarantee as Mariners sit on edge of breaking historic MLB playoff droughtThe Seattle Mariners are on the brink of breaking their two-decade long MLB playoff drought. After walking off the Texas Rangers on Thursday, the team needs only one more win to clinch a Wild Card spot. With seven games left, Seattle […]

The NFL has a Pro Bowl problem. Most other major leagues in the US have midseason All-Star festivities that fans feel good about. However, most football fans either don’t care about the Pro Bowl or absolutely despise it. A big reason for that is the exhibition match, which many fans feel is an utterly pointless […]

Baker Mayfield finally got his first win for the Carolina Panthers, but it did not look pretty at all. Against a feisty New Orleans Saints squad, the team had to scratch and claw for every point they could. In the end, the home team took the victory, finally ending a nine-game losing streak for Carolina. […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a rough Sunday night for themselves. They lost an ugly game against the Denver Broncos, one that they should’ve won if not for an unfortunate error from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Star wide receiver Deebo Samuel had an injury scare, and All-Pro offensive lineman Trent Williams exited the game due to […]

Sunday marks a rather momentous occasion for Philadelphia Eagles fans. After all, this marks the first time that Carson Wentz will be playing against his former team. While it won’t be happening in front of a Philly crowd, you can expect that emotions are running high for Wentz and his former teammates. Ahead of their […]

The Miami Marlins’ 2022 season has not gone according to plan. Yes, they are playing in the brutal NL East with titans like the Braves and the Mets. However, that doesn’t excuse Don Mattingly’s squad’s putrid record this year. The only thing preventing them from being the bottom-feeders of the division is the Nationals’ exceptional […]

The last time the Philadelphia Eagles went on the road against the Washington Commanders, one of their stars nearly got hurt after the game. As quarterback Jalen Hurts was leaving the building, a section of FedEx Field’s audience area suddenly collapsed on him. While Hurts was unscathed, several fans were injured due to the incident. […]

Just a few days ago, the Las Vegas Raiders were in a bit of a pickle with Josh Jacobs’ situation. The running back was listed as questionable for their Week 3 game against the Tennessee Titans due to an illness. However, the team decided to not let him fly with the team. It was all […]

Saturday night was a horrible time to be a Miami Hurricanes football fan. Up against Middle Tennessee State, many expected the Hurricanes to win easily. However, they were humbled by the underdog squad, and ended up losing by a rather wide margin. The real loser of the game, though, was Tyler Van Dyke, Miami’s quarterback. […]

Justin Herbert’s current injury situation has been stressing out the Los Angeles Chargers fanbase. The star quarterback suffered a serious rib injury in their Week 2 clash against the Kansas City Chiefs. Herbert was able to finish the game, but it was clear that he was in pain. Now, his immediate future is in jeopardy. […]

The Detroit Lions have been pretty entertaining this season, much to the surprise of everyone. After finishing with the second-worst record last season, the team already got their first win of the season in Week 1. It’s certainly a refreshing change of pace for this franchise, especially after the last few years. Ahead of Week […]

The Green Bay Packers wide receiver problems have been well-documented even before the start of the season. Losing Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling was always going to hurt the team at some point. However, no one, not even Aaron Rodgers, could’ve expected Green Bay’s receiving room to be this hampered this early into the season. […]

Matt Rhule’s tenure with the Carolina Panthers has been a miserable experience so far. It seemed like the team had put it together after a terrible 2020 season, starting 2021 with a 3-0 record. Since then, though, the team has only won two more games. In fact, they are on an awful nine-game losing streak […]

Lamar Jackson has been having one hell of a season for the Baltimore Ravens. The former MVP is tearing it up for the team, utilizing his unique skillset to it’s full potential. After missing a good chunk of 2021 due to injury, Jackson is ready to carry his team to a Super Bowl appearance. How […]

The New York Jets are quietly one of the more intriguing rosters in the NFL. Despite low expectations, the team has some great young pieces on both sides of the ball. One of these guys is Zach Wilson, the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Many expect Wilson to be the franchise quarterback […]

Ever since it’s inception, Fracture has always been a controversial map for VALORANT players. The map was a stark departure from the traditional map layouts from other tactical shooters like Counter-Strike. It felt like Riot trying to make their own map and trying to deviate from the CS:GO comparisons. The atypical layout of Fracture, in […]

Albert Pujols has achieved baseball immortality. The legendary St. Louis Cardinals slugger became the fourth member of the 700 home run club on Friday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers. It was an amazing moment for Pujols, who has been revitalized in his final season playing in the MLB. After his historic 2-HR game, Albert […]

During the Buffalo Bills’ Week 3 preparation against the Miami Dolphins, the team listed Micah Hyde as “out” due to a neck injury. At the time, fans expected the star safety to be back sooner than later from the injury. As it turns out, though, Hyde’s injury is much worse than fans imagined. A few […]

The 2021 – 22 NBA season did not go according to plan for the New York Knicks. After a surprise run to the playoffs, expectations in the Big Apple was high. Many expected the team to build off of that season and take baby steps to becoming a true contender again. Instead, the Knicks did […]

The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the hottest offensive teams in college football right now. The 11th-ranked team has been lighting up their opponents in their first few games of the season. Heading into Week 3, though, the Volunteers will need to muster the same offensive power without one of their top stars: Cedric Tillman. […]

Before AJ Brown became the pass-catching menace for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Tennessee Titans, he almost played a completely different sport. The star wide receiver was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 2016, leaving the door open for an MLB stint for him. Recently, Brown revealed that he was THIS close to fulfilling […]

The mad lad actually did it. When Albert Pujols signed with the St. Louis Cardinals in the offseason, fans expected a heartwarming end to his career. His last few years in Los Angeles showed that his skills were declining. Instead of the classic send-off season for old legends, though, Pujols treated St. Louis to one […]

The MLB offseason hasn’t even started, and the race for the top names in the league are on. One of the biggest names available in the offseason is Jacob deGrom, who has publicly stated that he will test free agency in 2023. Because of that, teams like the Atlanta Braves are already gunning for the […]

The NBA world was hit with a bombshell report in the last few days with the Boston Celtics’ announcement regarding Ime Udoka. It was leaked all of a sudden that the coach would be suspended for an unknown time for an unknown reason. Shortly after, the reason was revealed: an improper relationship with a staff […]

The Buffalo Bills have been the clear frontrunners for the Super Bowl trophy this year. Their first two games have been blowouts against the reigning champions and the reigning first seed of the AFC. They’ve done this off the back of Josh Allen’s brilliance and their defense clamping down their opponents. Unfortunately, that defense will […]

Christian McCaffrey has been an enigma for the Carolina Panthers in the last few years. On one hand, he’s arguably the best player they’ve had on the roster since prime Cam Newton. His ability to bend defenses as a running back is unmatched. However, over the last few years, McCaffrey has continually missed time due […]

Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics were moved and renamed as the Oklahoma City Thunder, fans clamored for the team to return. Seattle is one of the biggest basketball states in the country, Many want the city to get their NBA team back, as they are a die-hard fan of the game. Well, a familiar face […]

The contract negotiations between the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson captured the attention of fans before the 2022 season. Many fans expected the two sides to agree to a deal before the self-imposed dealing of Opening Day. Unfortunately, they failed to meet in the middle, and Jackson will become a free agent after the 2022 […]

It’s just Week 3 of the 2022 NFL season, and we already have a strong catch of the year contender. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver George Pickens made an insane catch against the Cleveland Browns. It was a catch that evoked shades of Odell Beckham Jr.’s incredible catch back in 2015. (via ClutchPoints) WHAT A […]