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Stephen Curry’s ascent to greatness sparked a massive revolution in the NBA. Before the Golden State Warriors rose to the throne, teams had a more well-balanced approach to the game. Once Curry started to ball out, though, teams started to emulate the star and his team’s playstyle. Now, everyone and their mother is practicing their […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are having a rough second half of the season. After losing star hitter Bryce Harper to an unfortunate injury, the team has started slipping down the standings. One of the culprits for this slide is one of their big acquisitions in the offseason, Nick Castellanos. The frustration between Nick Castellanos and Phillies […]

Karl-Anthony Towns made a rather bold comment recently about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2022-23 season. After making a blockbuster trade for Rudy Gobert, KAT said that the ‘Wolves are in a “championship-or-bust” season. Apparently, that ruffled the feathers of one member of the Golden State Warriors, the current champs. After Karl-Anthony Towns’ comment went viral, Draymond […]

The Jimmy Garoppolo trade saga has quietly been simmering under-the-radar for quite some time now. After the San Francisco 49ers’ NFC Championship Game loss, it was widely expected that the veteran quarterback would be traded. This, in theory, should pave the way for Trey Lance to take over the team. Almost half a year later, […]

This has quite frankly been a disastrous offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. This was supposed to be an important period for them: building off a mildly successful second season with LaMelo Ball. Instead, it became a PR nightmare for the team, as a couple of their players started doing… questionable stuff off the court. Montrezl […]

When you think about the Los Angeles Lakers, the first guy you think about is LeBron James. A constant in GOAT conversations, James’ presence turned the Purple and Gold’s fortunes around when he arrived. For most people, he is the biggest piece in LA’s championship aspirations, and for good reason. For new Lakers coach Darvin […]

The Boston Red Sox are on a scary freefall ahead of the trade deadline. Prior to this week, the team looked poised to make a serious run for a Wild Card spot in the American League. Now, they have looked like a shell of themselves after being beat down by the New York Yankees and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made big moves in the offseason to make sure Joe Burrow gets enough protection. After a shoddy performance by their offensive line, they went ahead and grabbed three new linemen to aid Burrow. They acquired Ted Karras from New England, Alex Cappa from Tampa Bay, and most notably, La’El Collins from Dallas. […]

Skip Bayless is an unapologetic LeBron James hater. Anyone who’s followed the NBA even casually knows this. When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers star, Skip will do anything to disparage his name. That’s the iconic character that made him such an infamous personality in the NBA circles. Skip’s latest claim, though, may have […]

On the NBA floor, Kevin Durant is an absolute menace. The Brooklyn Nets star is one of the most gifted players to grace the hardwood. His ability to score at a high level and do it consistently makes him one of the best to ever do it. Even the best at their craft struggle at […]

Ben Roethlisberger has seen a lot in his career. The Pittsburgh Steelers legend played in the NFL for nearly two decades, after all. He’s seen how much the league has changed. So when Roethlisberger opened up on what he though has changed in the league, fans were interested on his thoughts. Ben Roethlisberger lamented the […]

The Toronto Raptors are still in the hunt for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Despite trade talks slowing down, the Canadian team still figures to be a prominent name in trade talks. However, should the Raps fail to get the big fish in Durant, one of his teammates could be their next target. According to […]

The wrestling world was left in a state of shock last night when long-time WWE CEO Vince McMahon announced his retirement from his post. McMahon, who was in charge of the company for over four decades, has been embroiled in a massive controversy over the last few months. For Vinny Mac to retire from these […]

The Sacramento Kings quietly had an impressive 2022 offseason haul for them. Unlike the past few years, the team made quiet moves that made sense considering their roster. After years of disappointment, the team has seemingly learned from their past mistakes. Their next potential addition to the roster would be another excellent move for them […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are lock and loaded for the 2022 NFL season. They are looking to redeem themselves after missing the Super Bowl last season. With Tom Brady back for at least one more ride, the Bucs are poised to be one of the contenders for the title in the conference. However, a minor […]

This… is not a good night to be a Boston Red Sox fan or player. Off the heels of a bad two-game stretch against the Yankees, the team completely fell apart against the Toronto Blue Jays. The result is one of the most embarrassing performances by an MLB team in recent memory, as the Red […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking to do what most teams have struggled to do: win back-to-back Super Bowls. After winning it all in 2021, the star-studded team is looking to repeat as champions. They retained most of their championship core, and are raring to go to practice… except for Jalen Ramsey, surprisingly. The Rams […]

Well, that was certainly a game of baseball that was played. Many expected a close battle between the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Both teams were neck-and-neck in the Wild Card race, after all. After an awful showing against the Yankees, surely the Red Sox would come out firing […]

Well… this is certainly a night that the Boston Red Sox would rather forget. Fresh off an awful series against their heated rivals in the New York Yankees, they looked to bounce back against the Toronto Blue Jays. Considering the positions of both teams, you’d think that this was going to be a close contest, […]

The Golden State Warriors are on top of the NBA world. After two years of languishing at the bottom of the league, the former dynasty made their triumphant return to the throne. The Stephen Curry-led squad went on an absolute tear in the regular season and the playoffs, eventually winning the Larry O’Brien trophy. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been on the hunt for the perfect trade package for Kevin Durant. Ever since the star requested a trade out of the team, teams have put together their best offers for the former MVP winner. However, the front office has been extremely picky in choosing their trade partner. They aren’t keen […]

The Dallas Cowboys had themselves a disastrous 2022 offseason. After an embarrassing appearance in the Wild Card round, the team lost a couple of key contributors on both sides of the ball. In particular, the team saw the departure of Amari Cooper, as he was traded to the Browns. Because of that trade, talks have […]

Austin Reaves became the darling of the Los Angeles Lakers last season. The undrafted rookie became a fan favorite for his gritty style of play, endearing him to fans. As a result, the fanbase gave Reaves a couple of interesting nicknames: “AR-15” (in reference to his initials and jersey number), and “Hillbilly Kobe”. Recently, Austin […]

The Drew League has long been a staple of the average NBA fan’s offseason watch list. The Pro-Am league is usually frequented by NBA players looking to chill out and play some hoops with some fresh faces. However, it hasn’t always been accessible to fans unless you were able to watch it live. Well, those […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will have a brand-new look on offense in the 2022 season. They lost arguably their best weapon in Tyreek Hill. Hill’s speed and skill will sorely be missed, and fans are already questioning how the KC offense will function without one of its best weapons. Despite that loss, Mecole Hardman is […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to retool their roster for the next season. Aside from the obvious big-name trades they’re gunning for, the Lakeshow brass is also looking to add some more depth to their roster. They have decided to change up their approach this season, signing younger guys instead of grizzled veterans. The […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger era has come to a close. After a long and successful career, the long-time quarterback of the franchise decided to hang up his cleats after the 2021 season. It was a retirement that some fans argue came a little too late, considering Big Ben’s level of play. Despite the fans’ […]

The best moments in pro wrestling is when you can’t tell whether what you’re seeing is scripted or not. One of the most infamous moments in WWE programming was when CM Punk dropped his iconic “Pipebomb” promo. Fans did not know whether Punk was going off-script for that promo or not, which made it super […]

The New England Patriots have been regarded as one of the best-run organizations under Bill Belichick. The multi-time Super Bowl winner built a selfless culture with the team, where players do what’s best for the team. This “Patriot Way” has been lauded by fans, in part due to the success this mentality brought. However, there […]

After a heartbreaking loss over five years ago, the Los Angeles Rams finally caught their white whale. The Sean McVay-coached squad earned their first Super Bowl win after besting the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s an incredible achievement for the players and the coaching staff, who worked hard to reach this goal. Some fans, though, are mad […]

One of the cornerstones of the Kansas City Chiefs has unfortunately passed away. Jim Lynch, a former linebacker for the Chiefs back in the 1970s, has passed away. As of the time of writing, the cause of death has not been announced. (via New York Post) Jim Lynch is one of the best players in […]

Jacob deGrom just can’t catch a break. A few weeks ago, it was reported that the New York Mets ace pitcher was nearing a return to action for his team. Unfortunately, deGrom suffered a minor setback during the All-Star break when he experienced some tightness. It was a worrying sign for the ace, who had […]

Damian Lillard has been an iron man for the Portland Trail Blazers for most of his career. He has suffered a few injuries here and there, but he never missed significant time for the most part. That all changed in 2021, however, when Lillard suffered an abdominal injury. Dame would miss a huge chunk of […]

The Toronto Raptors’ 2022 offseason has been both uneventful yet nerve-wracking for fans. On one hand, the team has not made any mind-boggling free agency signing to bolster their ranks. On the other hand, though, they have been constantly linked to a certain fellow from Brooklyn who demanded a trade. Because of that, fans have […]

LeBron James shocked the NBA world when he made a surprise appearance in the famed Drew League. The pro-am league last saw the Los Angeles Lakers star in 2011, during the infamous NBA lockout. Almost 11 years later, LeBron continued to wow the crowd with his masterful performance in front of a small crowd. Draymond […]

The San Francisco Giants are fighting for their proverbial lives right now. Sitting at 48-43, they are half a game behind the final Wild Card spot in the National League. Because of that, the team is scrambling to make crucial additions to their roster for a chance at the playoffs. Their latest move saw them […]

The Miami Heat and Kevin Durant have been heavily linked recently. The Brooklyn Nets star has declared them as one of his preferred destinations, after all. Pat Riley has also shown an interest in trading for the star. One of the names floating around as part of a potential KD deal, however, is All-Star center […]

After months of speculation, the Kyler Murray rumors can finally come to an end. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback has reportedly agreed to a brand-new extension. Initially, the only details released was that this extension will keep Murray on the team until the 2028 season. (via Ian Rapoport) Source: The #AZCardinals and QB Kyler Murray have […]

The Washington Commanders had an absolutely terrible 2021 season off the field. From the players to their management, it seemed like key members of their team were always embroiled in controversy. One of those players is Deshazor Everett, the former strong safety of the Commanders. In December last year, Deshazor Everett was involved in a […]