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College football season is well underway, but Ohio State football fans are doing double duty for their basketball division. During their season opener against Notre Dame, LeBron and Bronny James stopped by to watch the game. The James family was in town as part of Bronny’s recruitment tour. Knowing LeBron, he wouldn’t want to miss […]

The Chicago Bulls had a rather quiet offseason for themselves, compared to their peers. Aside from some acquisitions from the bench, they really didn’t tinker much with their roster. In essence, the Bulls are trusting that their current players will carry the load in the 2022 – 2023 season. It’s a tough task, especially considering […]

Despite what many people may say, Jimmy Garoppolo is a damn good quarterback. Yes, the San Francisco 49ers QB has his flaws as a passer. But Garoppolo has proven time and time again that he can help a team win games, even in the postseason. That made it all the more confusing when he wasn’t […]

Well, this has got to be the lowest point for the New York Yankees, right? It seemed like ages ago that the Bronx Bombers were once the feared dominators of the American League. Their hitters sent balls flying out of the park. Their pitchers threw fireballs no mortal could ever hit. They were unstoppable. Now, […]

The Chicago Bulls had themselves a rather bizarre season last year. New acquisition DeMar DeRozan had himself a season to remember, torching opponents with regularity. Despite doubts from most fans, they fought for a top seed to start the year. However, multiple injuries to the Bulls completely dismantled their starting lineup. From Lonzo Ball all […]

Evan McPherson has risen up the ranks of the most likable players on the Cincinnati Bengals. The sixth-round pick of the team in the 2021 NFL draft turned into an overnight sensation during the team’s run to the Super Bowl. His insane confidence and clutch kicking made him a household name in Cincinnati… as a […]

The relationship between Jordan Love and Aaron Rodgers has been a long and winding road. It was reported that Rodgers was enraged when the Green Bay Packers took him with a first-round pick in 2020. Since then, though, the relationship between the two quarterbacks have improved significantly. There’s no better example of that than this […]

The New York Yankees are not having a good time right now. After an electric first half of the season, the team has struggled immensely after the trade deadline, even after acquiring Andrew Benintendi. After dominating the AL East for so long, the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays are slowly catching up […]

The San Francisco 49ers shocked the NFL world when they re-signed Jimmy Garoppolo to a hefty one-year contract. Many expected the team to trade the veteran quarterback to pave way for the rise of Trey Lance. However, due to a sudden surgery, Garoppolo wasn’t immediately traded. Now, the Niners keep him for at least one […]

Rob Gronkowski broke the hearts of many Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans when he announced his retirement earlier in the year. After Tom Brady’s return, fans were hoping for Gronk to reconsider his stance on his retirement. Unfortunately, Gronk does what he pleases, and he continues to remain retired to this day. However… that’s not to […]

After a long and storied career, Serena Williams’ tennis career is coming to an end. The legendary women’s champion steps away from the game as the greatest women’s champion and arguably one of the greatest to ever do it, period. She’s done everything in the sport, and she did it with her family by her […]

One of the greatest to ever step foot on a tennis court is finally hanging up her sneakers for good. Serena Williams announced way before the start of the US Open that she’ll be retiring after the New York tournament. Fans eagerly anticipated Williams’ performance, wanting to see how far she can go in her […]

The Minnesota Vikings just couldn’t seem to get over the hump under Mike Zimmer. They had their success: an NFC Championship Game run and multiple playoff appearances are nothing to sneeze at. However, they just weren’t able to take that next step into greatness. Eventually, the team crumbled into nothing more than Wild Card fodder […]

After a hot start to the season, Houston Astros star Yordan Alvarez has been struggling as of late. A big part of his struggles is his hand injury, which has bothered him significantly. Alvarez has missed multiple games now due to this hand ailment. A few days ago, though, the star said that he’d be […]

For a brief moment in time, Joey Gallo was the most hated man in New York. The ex-Yankees outfielder struggled immensely for the pinstripes during his time there. While he was struggling, fans berated him and constantly booed him on the field. Eventually, Gallo was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the trade deadline. […]

A week ago, Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari went down with an injury during Italy’s FIBA World Cup qualifier match. At the time, fans were relieved to know that the injury was diagnosed as a meniscus tear. Unfortunately, the injury turns out to be much more serious: Gallinari’s injury was reclassified as a torn ACL. […]

Daniel Jones’ time with the New York Giants is running out. The infamous quarterback will be playing in the final year of his rookie contract with the team. Considering his performance in the last few years, it’ll take a gargantuan effort to convince the new regime to keep him on the team. The Daniel Jones […]

Clayton Kershaw has been a machine for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, as he’s always been. Prior to his stint on the injured list, the living legend has been putting on a show on the mound. His work as a starting pitcher has helped propel the Dodgers into the top of the MLB pecking […]

In case you missed it, Luka Doncic is now absolutely jacked. The Dallas Mavericks star has long been criticized and made fun of for his… doughy body. Unlike most of today’s stars, Doncic simply wasn’t as ripped as say, LeBron James or even Paul George. He’s been incredible, but fans always felt that he could […]

The Atlanta Braves are serious contenders to defend their World Series crown this season. After a lackluster start to the year, the team has been on a dominant tear in the National League. They trail the Mets by just three games in the division. NL East crown or not, though, this team is looking like […]

Well, that was something none of us expected. The Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world by trading for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. Up until yesterday, the prevailing idea was that Mitchell would end up with his hometown New York Knicks. Instead, Spida heads to a young team led by Darius Garland and Jarrett Allen. […]

The final roster cuts deadline in the NFL is always a difficult time for many teams. With only 53 spots available, tough decisions will have to be made by a general manager and the coaching staff. That was the case for the San Francisco 49ers, who had to cut 2021 third-rounder Trey Sermon in favor […]

During the Belgian Grand Prix, an unfortunate accident led to some tension between two of the biggest F1 stars in the world. Lewis Hamilton crashed during the first lap after attempting to overtake Fernando Alonso. After the crash happened, Alonso was caught on a hot mic trashing Hamilton’s abilities on the track. Naturally, Fernando Alonso […]

The saga between the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo confused many fans in the offseason. After their loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship game, the consensus was that Garoppolo will be traded from the team. However, months passed, and the veteran QB was never traded. Instead, Jimmy G was signed […]

The Detroit Lions are in a deep rebuild in the next few years. After trading away Matthew Stafford, the team is looking to create what they hope will be a contender in the future. Despite their lackluster roster, Detroit has become a fan favorite due to Dan Campbell and their appearance on Hard Knocks. On […]

It might not look like it sometimes, but cooking is a seriously dangerous household chore to do. Between the sharp tools and the hot temperatures you’re dealing with, there could be some serious accidents waiting to happen there. Unfortunately, Arizona Cardinals cornerback Antonio Hamilton learned that the hard way. The Cardinals cornerback took to Twitter […]

The Dallas Cowboys may be the most popular team in America, but they’re also one of the favorite punching bags of sports fans. A big part of this is their lack of success in the postseason in the last few years. Just last season, for examples, Dallas lost in heartbreaking fashion after a questionable late-clock […]

It’s never too late to add important pieces to a championship contender. The Phoenix Suns had a rather quiet off-season despite the trade rumors around them. However, with the Utah Jazz set to blow things up in a rebuild attempt, there are some pieces that Phoenix might be interested in picking up from their former […]

In case you missed it, Spencer Strider has been lighting up the competition for the Atlanta Braves. The rookie right-hander has been electric for the team this season. His ability to get batters swinging at air has been one of the key catalysts for Atlanta’s bounce back this season. For most of the season, Strider […]

The Green Bay Packers’ receiver room will look a lot different and younger in the 2022 season. They lost two of their best veteran receivers in Davante Adams and Marquez Valdes-Scantling in the offseason. Now, they are turning to some young blood in Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs to help fill the void on offense. […]

The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine has added a political angle to the US Open (and many other sporting events). With many Russian and Ukrainian players participating, tensions are rising between players. Already, we’ve seen one of the Ukrainian players make a stand after her match with a Belarusian star. After the US Open match […]

The hype surrounding the Cincinnati Bengals’ offense in the 2022 season is real. That high-powered offense is one of the biggest reasons for the team’s surprise run to the Super Bowl last season. Joe Burrow is the ring-leader, but his henchmen are no slouches. Ja’Marr Chase, Joe Mixon, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd form the […]

It’s fair to say that a good portion of the New York Giants fanbase is not too happy with Kenny Golladay. The former Lions wide receiver has gotten flak from fans for his sub-par production on the team. Golladay also didn’t do himself any favors with his practice performance, with ESPN even noting he was […]

Ever since his arrival, Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs has been well-loved by the community. On the field, Diggs has wowed fans with his reliable hands and beautiful route running. Off the field, though, the wide-out’s efforts to help the community has only endeared him more to the city of Buffalo. Is it any […]

In case you haven’t heard, Russell Wilson just paid BIG TIME. The Denver Broncos handed their quarterback a massive $245 million extension for five years. That contract includes $165 million in guaranteed money. With this move, Denver locks up their new franchise quarterback long-term. It’s a major power play, one that could give them huge […]

The Washington Commanders were hit with some scary news last weekend regarding rookie running back Brian Robinson. The Alabama product was shot multiple times during a robbery attempt. Robinson thankfully survived his injuries, and is now in stable condition. That alone should be good news for football fans everywhere. Thankfully, there’s more good for Brian […]

What was supposed to be a friendly joint practice between Super Bowl rivals quickly devolved into a mess. During the Los Angeles Rams’ joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals, things got chippy in the final day. After a brief altercation, Aaron Donald swung TWO helmets at Bengals players. One of them seemingly connected as well. […]

The New York Knicks were reportedly one of the few teams that the Utah Jazz were in contact with regarding a Donovan Mitchell trade. However, the talks seemingly fell through when the Knicks extended RJ Barrett to a long-term contract. Most trade talks with Mitchell revolved around a package with Barrett included. It seemed like […]

We got ourselves a series, ladies and gentlemen. After dropping Game 1 against the Seattle Storm, the Las Vegas Aces bounced back big time to win Game 2. It was a clash between two of the best power forwards in the league as WNBA DPOY A’ja Wilson dueled against Breanna Stewart. In the end, Wilson’s […]