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The Cincinnati Bengals surprised everyone last season when they made it all the way to the Super Bowl. They were easily the feel-good story of the year, even when they lost to the Rams. However, this season, the team now has a huge target painted at their backs. Last season, everyone simply shrugged off the […]

It’s finally official: Kemba Walker will NOT be part of the Detroit Pistons. The moment he was traded to the Pistons from the New York Knicks, most fans immediately knew that he wasn’t going to be staying with the team. After all, they are very clearly in the midst of a rebuild, and Walker doesn’t […]

One of the biggest draws of AEW in it’s early years was Kenny Omega. The star wrestler has been part of the up-and-coming brand since it’s inception, and for good reason. He’s one of the best in-ring workers in the business, and he’s got the attitude and the charisma to go along with his talent. […]

The AEW X NJPW Forbidden Door main event between Jon Moxley and Hiroshi Tanahashi was one hell of a match. The two wrestlers put on a bloody good show in front of the fans. However, it seemed like two fans decided they wanted their own mini-match during the main event. During the Moxley-Tanahashi main event, […]

One of the most popular WWE stars finally made his debut on Forbidden Door. After an unfortunate injury to Bryan Danielson, Tony Khan tapped Claudio Castagnoli (FKA Cesaro) to join AEW in their latest pay-per-view. Castagnoli’s entrance was met with a humongous pop, as wrestling fans were excited to see the Swiss wrestling in a […]

The Sunday afternoon game between the Seattle Mariners and the Los Angeles Angels turned into an ugly show. After Andrew Wantz threw a dangerous ball at his teammate Julio Rodriguez’ head at the first inning, Jesse Winker was hit by a pitch in the next inning. Afterwards, Winker seemingly took offense at someone in the […]

Collin Sexton’s 2021 – 22 campaign is a bit confusing for Cleveland Cavaliers fans. On one hand, the shooting guard performed excellently when he was healthy towards the start of the season. However… the Cavs continued to be good even after Sexton went down with a season-ending injury. It calls into question just how important […]

Michael Jordan never forgets his beef with other teams. The Charlotte Hornets owner became famous for the “I took it personally” meme, but there’s a reason that quote exists in the first place. When you’re as competitive as MJ, you do everything you can to keep yourself motivated and to beat your opponents. It does […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. has been absolutely phenomenal for the Atlanta Braves this season. After missing the majority of 2021, the Venezuelan slugger has been lights out for the defending champions this season. Unfortunately, the team will likely be missing him for a few days after their game against the Dodgers on Saturday. During the game, […]

It’s become clear over the last few years that Russell Westbrook does not like Skip Bayless. The Los Angeles Lakers star has sounded off against his critics time and time again, including Bayless. On Friday, Westbrook snapped at Bayless on Twitter after the latter used the “forbidden nickname” of Russ. Yoooo… watch your mouth. Don’t […]

Draymond Green is not one to shy away from talking his mind. The Golden State Warriors veteran has almost no filter when it comes to broadcasting his thoughts. So when Green was asked about the possibility of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving joining for with the Los Angeles Lakers, everyone knew an epic soundbite was […]

The offseason is a time of speculation for NBA fans everywhere. No matter how good your team already is, you have probably thought about a few absolutely crazy but unrealistic trades for your team. If you’re a fan of a team with a savvy owner (like Pat Riley with the Miami Heat), then you should […]

The Philadelphia Phillies suffered a brutal loss on Saturday night. Star slugger and reigning NL MVP Bryce Harper was up against Blake Snell of the San Diego Padres. Things turned ugly, though, when Harper took a 97 mph fastball straight to his hand. Harper immediately winced in pain, and was forced out of action. Phillies […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are going to be a problem next season. After a rocky start last year, the Pels stormed their way to the playoffs, earning a lot of fans in the process. They eventually lost in the first-round, but the promise is still there for this squad. That’s doubly true when you realize […]

The NBA world got its everyday fill of drama this past Saturday morning, when Damian Lillard and Jusuf Nurkic engaged in a little tampering session. The Blazers duo both posted an image of Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant in a Portland jersey. The intent is clear: Dame wants KD to go to his city. This […]

There’s never been a better time to buy into the Memphis Grizzlies hype. Last season, this young group stormed their way to the top of the Western Conference, earning the number two seed in the process. Their Cinderella season was cut short, though, after running into the Golden State Warriors in the Conference Semi-Finals. Considering […]

The Cleveland Browns turned a lot of heads when they traded for Deshaun Watson during the NFL off-season. Speaking strictly in football terms, it’s not a bad move: Watson is miles ahead of Baker Mayfield in terms of talent. When you consider that Watson had 22 pending sexual assault cases at the time, though, the […]

Daniel Jones’ first three years with the New York Giants has not gone according to plan. The quarterback was slated to be the next star in the Big Apple after Eli Manning. However, Jones just couldn’t seem to put together a coherent season. That eventually led to the team not picking up his fifth-year option […]

Many people in America were stunned by the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Roe v Wade court ruling on Friday. The decision essentially meant that states were now allowed to ban abortions moving forward. It was a divisive decision that saw a lot of negative reactions from some US citizens, including NFL stars. […]

The bond between an offensive lineman and his quarterback is almost unbreakable. The two almost always work together in tandem during games. When a lineman looks good, the QB looks good, and vice versa. So when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reunited Tom Brady with one of his former linemen, you best believe the big guy […]

The 2022 season just keeps getting worse and worse for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both their hitting and pitching staff have fallen victim to various injuries over the last few months. They are sitting at the top of their division, but the injuries just keep on coming for this roster. Now, the Dodgers are going […]

Sabrina Ionescu is taking the WNBA by storm. The young gunner from Oregon has lit up the league with her electric scoring from outside. Some fans have even pointed out the similarities to one Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors. You may have heard of that guy before. On Friday night, fans got to […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a rather weird position today in the NBA. On one hand, the team found incredible success last season behind the heroics of Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam. On the other hand… they don’t quite have the talent level to compete with the big dogs of the Eastern Conference. […]

The Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts made some big moves in the offseason at their quarterback position. Both franchises landed two amazing quarterbacks in Russell Wilson and Matt Ryan, respectively. After years of riding the QB carousel, Denver and Indy finally have their star quarterback. On Friday, one of the greatest quarterbacks to play […]

LeBron James is easily one of the most feared players in NBA history. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is one of the most dominant players of all-time, with the ability to take over games at a moment’s notice. There’s a reason why he’s the guy consistently challenging Michael Jordan for the GOAT crown. One good […]

After a supremely disappointing 2021 – 22 season, the Atlanta Hawks are looking to reload in the offseason. One way they did so is in the draft: nabbing AJ Griffin with the 16th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft. With the Duke wing on their squad, they are hoping they can contend for a […]

After a modestly successful  last year all things considered, the Charlotte Hornets are in a pretty good spot. They shocked the world by becoming playoff contenders last season behind LaMelo Ball’s heroics. Despite being knocked out in the Play-In Tournament, there’s plenty to like about this young and hungry squad. It doesn’t come as a […]

It’s been one hell of a night for New York Knicks fans, who had their head spinning as the draft went on. In particular, the team confused nearly everyone by making a series of trades revolving their picks and one Kemba Walker. Here’s how that all went down. First, the Knicks and the Oklahoma City […]

Two contenders in their respective conferences have made their first improving moves of the 2022 offseason. The Philadelphia 76ers and the Memphis Grizzlies engaged in a trade revolving the former’s 23rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Philly is sending the 23rd pick along with Danny Green to the Grizzlies for De’Anthony Melton. (via Shams […]

One of the most high-profile international talents in this year’s draft class is finally off the board. Nikola Jovic, the Serbian unicorn, has been selected by the Miami Heat with the 27th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Fans initially poked fun at the Serbian having a near-similar name as the current reigning MVP Nikola […]

The first big trade of the 2022 NBA Draft featured one of the most confusing swaps of the year. The Detroit Pistons made out like bandits in the deal, though, grabbing Jalen Duren from the Hornets along with Kemba Walker from the Knicks. For the price of a future first, the team got themselves a […]

The Orlando Magic didn’t wait to get the fireworks going in the 2022 NBA Draft, drafting Paolo Banchero with the first overall pick. While Banchero was considered one of the top-three selections in this class, many reports indicated that Orlando at the other two players. Clearly, though, that was a smokescreen. Many fans were surprised […]

One of the most polarizing prospects in the draft has found his NBA home. With the 7th pick of the 2022 NBA Draft the Portland Trail Blazers have drafted electric guard Shaedon Sharpe from Kentucky. Sharpe’s path to the NBA has been a rollercoaster of emotions. After flying under the radar for most of his […]

In the world of sports, whether it’s the NBA, the NFL, or the MLB, , having a popular athlete as your father is a sure-fire way to gain some level of success. After all, nothing beats being coached by your own parent. That’s doubly true if your father is one of the best sports players […]

Mesut Ozil’s career path has been rife with success at nearly every corner. The German midfielder first had his breakout with the Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo. Afterwards, he carved a name for himself in Arsenal as one of the best players at his position. He’s one of the most decorated players of […]

The Kardashian family has a rather… interesting history amongst NBA fans. While most people know them as entertainment industry stars, basketball fans are familiar with them in a different manner. This is because many women in the family go on to date NBA stars, and all of them end rather quickly. Take, for instance, Khloe […]

Something has to change with this Utah Jazz team. This team has always been impressive when it comes to the regular season. However, time and time again, they have found incredible ways to disappoint their fans in the playoffs. Whether it’s choking a series lead or dropping games to a team worse than them, the […]

Amid all the celebration surrounding the Golden State Warriors’ championship run, there’s a big elephant in the room: their payroll situation. Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins are due to earn a new contract extension soon. With the way the two young guns played, they will likely command more money in the offseason. Naturally, Jordan Poole […]

Deebo Samuel’s trade request has been one of the biggest storylines in a drama-filled offseason for the San Francisco 49ers. The star wide receiver shocked the NFL world by demanding a trade a few months ago. Fans were anticipating which team would pull the trigger and trade for Samuel after that demand. Turns out, the […]