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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 […]

Stephen Curry has finally won a Finals MVP… sort of. The Golden State Warriors star nabbed the first-ever Magic Johnson Western Finals MVP award. It’s an incredible achievement, one that Curry is worthy of due to his outstanding performances against the Mavs. During the awarding ceremony, though, one teammate of Steph decided to poke a […]

Stephen Curry, man. What else can you say about him? The Golden State Warriors star has been one of the greatest players of his generation. He has led the Warriors to multiple Finals appearances, multiple rings, and a LOT of regular season success. After the Warriors’ Game 5 win to eliminate the Dallas Mavericks, though, […]

Charles Barkley’s feud with the Golden State Warriors fanbase is well-documented by now. It all started with an off-the-cuff comment from the NBA legend, where he dissed the fanbase. As their series with the Dallas Mavericks went on, Barkley continued to take potshots at the Dubs fanbase. Charles Barkley’s antics with the Warriors have caught […]

The rebuilding of the Washington Commanders continue. After renaming their team from the “Football Team”, Dan Snyder and the organization bought $100 million worth of land in Virginia. It’s reported that the team is looking to build a new stadium in the state. It’s a big move for a team trying to shed their past […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach continues to puzzle fans. With so many high-profile names in the mix, there has been confusion as to which candidate is the favorite to get the job. Some rumors point to Doc Rivers being the favorite, while others say Darvin Ham or Terry Stotts is […]

Eric Bieniemy has long been considered one of the best coaching prospects in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator has been a top candidate for many coaching gigs over the years. However, Bieniemy has not landed a permanent head coaching gig for himself. One former player under the Chiefs OC’s system has spoken […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a rather tough spot in the playoffs right now. After a stunning Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors, the team now finds themselves in a 0-3 hole. No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in the postseason. Things are definitely looking bleak […]

The Golden State Warriors may have won Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks, but they have a few problems to worry about. During the first half, swingman Otto Porter Jr. came up limping on the court. The forward would eventually head to the locker room and proceed to miss the rest of the game. After […]

This might be the beginning of the end for the Dallas Mavericks. The team had a chance to fight back in the series in Game 3. A win at home would’ve been a big boost for Luka Doncic and the team. Instead, we saw yet another collapse as the Golden State Warriors clawed back from […]

Andrew Wiggins has been an underrated part of the Golden State Warriors machine in the playoffs. The former first-overall pick has been an excellent glue guy for the team, quietly helping out on both sides of the ball. However, in Game 3, Wiggins decided to make his presence known in a thunderous way. ANDREW WIGGINS […]

Charles Barkley is easily one of the most entertaining personalities in the NBA today. The NBA Hall of Famer has been a staple of “Inside the NBA” for a reason: he’s damn funny. His latest antics involve him getting into it with Golden State Warriors fans. The Chuckster said this about Dubs fans: “I just […]

The New York Yankees have dominated the AL East all season long. Prior to their doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, they had an incredible 29-10 record. It seemed like they would easily get two more wins against Chicago, considering how Aaron Judge and the rest of the team was hitting. However … in a […]

The 2022 PGA Championship has ended, and Justin Thomas has come out on top. The American golfer pulled off an incredible win during a close final day of the tournament. Thomas edged out his competition in a three-hole shootout to grab his firs Major win since 2017. Justin Thomas’ awesome performance in the tournament earned […]

After years of heartbreak and disappointment, FaZe Clan has finally done it. The international squad led by Finn “karrigan” Andersen grabbed themselves a Major win at Antwerp, defeating the defending champions Natus Vincere in a 2-0 sweep. It’s the first Major win for the organization in CS:GO, and the first Major win for all of […]

Kylian Mbappe’s contract  situation was one of the most followed storylines in the soccer world. With so many top teams vying for his services, fans were curious as to where he’d end up. Would he move to Spain and join Real Madrid? Or would he stay with Paris Saint-Germain for the long run? Eventually, we […]

The Boston Celtics’ Game 3 performance was a rollercoaster in the worst way possible. After going down big in the first half against the Heat, they proceeded to come back to within one point of their opponents. However, when they needed it most, their stars buckled. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both misfired on their […]

Robert Williams III has been arguably the Boston Celtics’ most important player in the playoffs. The center is the cornerstone of their stifling defense, and has allowed their stars to focus more on offense. He’s also an excellent lob threat, and is a solid dump-off option for their playmakers. So when the Celtics announced that […]

The Miami Heat shocked everyone in Game 3 when they ruled out star Jimmy Butler in the second half due to injury. Butler seemed like he was playing fine in the first half. That’s why everyone was surprised when he was taken out of the game entirely due to “right knee inflammation”. There were fears […]

The saga of Deshaun Watson continues on to this day. The most recent development, of course, is the Cleveland Browns star’s accusing going on HBO for an exclusive interview. Despite Watson being cleared of criminal charges, it’s clear that his accusers aren’t about to let him go scot-free. Regarding the HBO interview, Deshaun Watson’s lawyer […]

The Miami Heat are riding an incredible high in Game 3 of their series against the Boston Celtics. Unfortunately for them, they were hit with some scary news regarding their star. Jimmy Butler, the superstar forward, has shockingly been ruled out of the game at halftime due to an injury. The team is listing the […]

Dan Snyder has been grabbing all the headlines for the Washington Commanders in the worst ways possible. The long-time owner of the franchise has been in hot water since the 2021 season. Their home stadium breaking down, sexual assault allegations; you name a scandal, Snyder was likely involved. This latest Commanders scandal, though, is arguably […]

The feud between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees reached a boiling point on Saturday night. During the game, an altercation between Yasmani Grandal and new Yankees star Josh Donaldson resulted in a bench-clearing brawl. However, a different incident during the game took all the headlines, as Tony La Russa lobbed a […]

The Golden State Warriors’ domination of the Dallas Mavericks is the product of a combined team effort. Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole might get all the headlines, but the entire team contributed heavily to their win. It’s a true return to their “Strength in Numbers” roots from back in 2015, where they relied on their […]

Tiger Woods pulled off the near-impossible yesterday, qualifying for the next round of the PGA Championship on a bad leg. It was a gutsy performance from one of the best to ever do it. It was vintage Woods in his prime, overcoming the adversity to keep on fighting for a chance at greatness. Unfortunately, Round […]

Stephen Curry is an absolute savage. The Dallas Mavericks learned this the hard way in Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals series against the Golden State Warriors. With a minute left to go in the game, Curry hit a massive three-pointer to put the game away for good. Immediately afterwards, the star celebrated in […]

Game 2 between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors was a tale of two halves. In the first two quarters, Luka Doncic and co. were near-unstoppable, as they came out scorching-hot. In the second half, though, the Warriors caught fire, and the visiting team couldn’t hold on to their 19-point lead. Obviously, the […]

Luka Doncic is phenomenal. There’s no other way to say it; the Dallas Mavericks star has been one of the best players in the league already. Despite still being a “young” player, Doncic has quickly cemented his spot amongst the game’s best players today. It’s clear that he’s on the path to basketball greatness. On […]

Kevon Looney has long been the underappreciated member of the Golden State Warriors. The UCLA big man has been a solid role player for the team ever since their 2016 runs. However, he’s always found himself taking a backseat to the other big men in the roster, especially Draymond Green. On Friday night, however, Kevon […]

Who knew that the Los Angeles Rams had some acting chops to them? Sean McVay and Matthew Stafford are more known for their exploits on the football field. After all, they did win the Super Bowl the past year. During the offseason, it seems like they’ve tried their hand at a couple of other exploits. […]

Many golf fans wouldn’t have been surprised if Tiger Woods mailed it in on Friday during the PGA Championship. The legendary golfer looked visibly pained all throughout the day, his leg clearly bothering him. As he sat below the cut line, many were wondering whether this was it for Woods’ 2022 PGA run. Oh, how […]

The Marcus Smart effect was in full force for the Boston Celtics in their second game against the Miami Heat. With the reigning Defensive Player of the Year back, the vaunted Cs defense got a lot stronger. While Smart’s near-triple double caught all the headlines, one incredible stat proved his value to the squad. Dan […]

The Phoenix Suns being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs is surprising on it’s own. What’s more surprising, however, is the manner in which they were eliminated. They were blown out of the water in Game 7, at home, in one of the most embarrassing beatdowns in playoff history. Many fans immediately went […]

Trevor Story was a man possessed on Thursday night. The Boston Red Sox found themselves in a huge hole early in the game, going down 4-0 against the Mariners. They badly needed a hero to save them from the rut they dug themselves in. Luckily, they got their wish and then some. Trevor Story would […]

To say that the Miami Heat’s Game 2 was embarrassing is an understatement. After starting off strong, the home team seemingly lost all its momentum during the first half. The result was one of the most lopsided wins of the playoffs this year, as Jimmy Butler and co. failed to mount another come back. Speaking […]

A few days removed from completely annihilating the Phoenix Suns, the Dallas Mavericks looked like a different team to start the Western Conference Finals. Luka Doncic and the rest of the squad looked overmatched against the Golden State Warriors, failing to put up much of a fight in a 112-87 Game 1 loss. Doncic, in particular, […]