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When you go against the king, you better not miss. The Chicago Bulls, going up against the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks, missed… quite often, too. DeMar DeRozan, in particular, misfired all game long. The All-Star forward shot an atrocious 24% from the field in the game, costing his team a crucial Game 1 against the […]

Kyrie Irving and Boston Celtics fans really don’t like each other. If there was any doubt about the Boston faithful’s thoughts on Irving, their Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets all but removed it. Irving and the home crowd got into it multiple times, with both sides trading barbs against each other. It was peak […]

Saturday night’s game between the Golden State Warriors and the Denver Nuggets proved that Draymond Green is a defensive beast. The defensive ace was tasked to shut down the Serbian behemoth that was Nikola Jokic. Despite being undersized, Green was able to utilize his defensive IQ and quick hands to make the MVP’s life a […]

Let it be known that Hunter Green has an absolute cannon for an arm. The Cincinnati Reds rookie was thrust into a fire when he started against the stacked Los Angeles Dodgers roster. However, in a completely insane show of raw power, Greene delivered one of the most mind-boggling performances of the season. Hunter Greene […]

Well… that’s certainly not how the Denver Nuggets wanted to start their playoff run. Against the Golden State Warriors, the team was just misfiring on all fronts. Nikola Jokic’s heroics werent enough to save them in Game 1, as they lost in a 123 – 107 game that is more lopsided than what the box […]

The Carolina Panthers did not look great last season at quarterback. The Sam Darnold experiment did not work out for them at all, and the ensuing chaos at QB only made things worse. There’s a reason why the team was initially in the running for Deshaun Watson, and has been linked to other notable quarterbacks […]

Anthony Edwards is a superstar in the making, and he knows it. The Minnesota Timberwolves phenom is one of the most entertaining players to watch for more than one reason. Aside from his dazzling plays on the court, his confidence, moxie, and personality is just so fun to watch. He makes it easy for his […]

After a stellar showing at the Combine, Georgia defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt quickly rose at the top of many teams’ big boards before the NFL Draft. The defensive lineman was looking like a stellar pick for teams picking in the late first round or the early second round. However, recent reports have revealed the one […]

The Denver Nuggets might be the underdogs against the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs, but some fans believe they have a chance. Many point to the Warriors’ revolving door of players this season as part of their demise. For them, the Warriors having to adjust to having new players and stars being out or […]

The Toronto Raptors’ 2022 playoff campaign started off slow, as they dropped Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. It was a bad loss for a mostly young team, as they looked outmatched against the behemoth that was Joel Embiid. However, coach Nick Nurse believes that his team would have a better chance if they actually […]

Tyrese Maxey has finally ascended. The Philadelphia 76ers guard is often seen as the “x-factor” to the success of the team. His scoring and playmaking potential is off the charts, obviously. Him being a dangerous threat on the court can only mean good things for Joel Embiid and James Harden’s performances. Well, in Game 1 […]

You should NOT sleep on the Toronto Raptors. Seriously, don’t: they’ll take your team’s soul if you’re not careful. Nick Nurse’s team has been one of the best outfits in the league since the All-Star break. After an inconsistent first half of the season, the team has leaned into their wacky identity and started bamboozling […]

Tyronn Lue has been an amazing coach for the Los Angeles Clippers. Yes, they have been a playoff contender even before his arrival. However, the true magic of Lue was seen this season. As both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George missed significant time due to injury, Lue has coached up his rag-tag team all the […]

NBA fans have been clamoring for the addition of new expansion teams in the league for a long time now. With the league having been at 30 teams for a long time now, viewers want some change to spice things up. Adding two or four more teams to the fold will make the NBA watching […]

The Atlanta Hawks were glorious in their comeback win against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Play-In game. However, they were hit with scary news in the middle of the game. Clint Capela landed awkwardly and suffered a knee injury in the first half of the contest. As a result, he was ruled out of the […]

Trae Young is a playoff monster. There were doubters of the Atlanta Hawks star’s ability to perform in the postseason even after last season. After all, he’s only been able to do it once. Who’s to say it wasn’t a fluke performance. However, in their elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Young proved his mettle […]

The intentional walk is a tactical maneuver done in baseball games to hinder the scoring potential of a big hitter. We often see it when a slugger steps up to the plate with runners in scoring position. However, Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers saw a rather bizarre instance of an intentional walk, an instance […]

The Phoenix Suns have given a masterclass in team depth this season. Despite missing guys like Chris Paul and Devin Booker for extended periods of time, the team has found a way to keep it rolling. That next-man-up mentality is what sparked the team’s run to the top of the NBA today. In their playoff […]

Before his entry into the NBA, Zion Williamson made a career out of highlight dunks. The New Orleans Pelicans star dominated the social media landscape during his high school days with his crazy mixtapes. Once he advanced to the college and NBA level, we got to see less and less of Zion the hype machine. […]

WHAT. A. GAME. Against the defending champions Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado had himself a ball game. The star third baseman bat was on fire, hitting 5-of-6 in the game with one home run and two RBIs. Aside from that, Machado put his legs to good use, nabbing two stolen bases against […]

Amid the not-so-shocking news that Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady was coming out of retirement, there was one interesting side story that came out: his “last” touchdown ball. People believed that Brady’s touchdown pass to Mike Evans would be the last of it’s kind. Because of that, there was a huge bidding war for Brady’s […]

The off-season of turmoil continues for the Dallas Cowboys. Amid sexual assault allegations, contract disputes, and losing many key players to free agency and trades, Jerry Jones’ team hasn’t looked too hot this past few months. Now, another player of theirs is in trouble as he’s a person of interest in a grim murder case […]

Jamal Murray’s injury status has been a major point of concern for many Denver Nuggets fans. The Canadian star has missed the entire season due to an ACL tear last year. There were hopes that Murray could return before the playoffs started. However, those hopes were quickly dashed this week, as there’s still uncertainty regarding […]

This has been an awful year for the Portland Trail Blazers. After signing Chauncey Billups as their new coach, there was hope that the franchise could turn around their awful postseason luck. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be. After struggling to start the year, star point guard Damian Lillard was shut down for the year […]

The 2016 NBA Finals is a memorable time for everyone… except for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. That year, the Dubs were unstoppable, breaking the record for most wins in a regular season with 73. They overcame a 3-1 deficit in the Conference Finals to advance… only to give up their own 3-1 […]

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the most unstoppable players in the MLB so far. The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way player is a monster on both sides of the ball. He could strike you out in one inning, then proceed to slam a home run against your pitcher in the next. His level of two-way […]

Back in 2020, superstar boxer Floyd Mayweather’s daughter Iyanna made the headlines for a rather insane incident. Iyanna was arrested after attacking Lapattra Lashai Jacobs, the mother of one of rapper NBA YoungBoy’s children. The incident happened when Iyanna was just 19 years old. Now, after two years, Iyanna Mayweather has pleaded guilty to aggravated […]

What are the Los Angeles Lakers doing? After a disappointing 2021-22 season, it was widely expected that the Lakers were going to make some moves to improve next season. There were grumblings that head coach Frank Vogel would be fired… but those didn’t make sense at the time. People were talking more on the player […]

Amidst the hype of the Los Angeles Lakers’ improbable win over the Denver Nuggets, a surprising bombshell dropped on Twitter. Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Twitter that the franchise is expected to fire head coach Frank Vogel after the season. While rumors of his firing have been circulating for a while, the timing of the announcement […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is already over, much to the disappointment of fans. It has been a tumultuous season filled with problems and bad performances. During their final game against the resting Denver Nuggets, it looked to be more of the same from them, as they fell behind by 17 points. However, Lakers rookie […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has arguably one of the coolest monikers in NBA history: “Point God”. The nickname stems back from his early days in the league, where he would display his insane floor general abilities on the court for the Hornets. He’s arguably one of the best point guards of all-time. This season, […]

This is the worst-case scenario for the Philadelphia 76ers. In the final week of the regular season, there has been speculation around Matisse Thybulle potentially being unvaccinated. Missing a road game against the Toronto Raptors all but confirmed that the defensive ace has not taken the jab. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been cruising during the second half of the season. However, they were dealt a nasty blow in their final game of the regular season. Luka Doncic, the team’s ace, suddenly exited the game after coming up hobbled during a live play. You can see the exact moment Doncic injured himself here. […]

It’s safe to say that the Play-In Tournament has been a complete success for the NBA. What was supposed to be a one-off experiment for the bubble became an intriguing way of spicing up the regular season. Now, as the Brooklyn Nets prepare for a run at the Play-In Tournament, Kyrie Irving reflects on the […]

It’s Playoff Vic season, baby! After missing most of the 2021 – 2022 season due to an injury, Victor Oladipo is back with the Miami Heat. He’s had a few struggles here and there, but he’s been looking better and better with every passing game. With the regular season all but over, the team decided […]

The New York Knicks’ 2021 – 2022 season is now over. A season filled with turmoil and disappointment is now in the books, as the team failed to capitalize on their surprise playoff run last year. Despite that, though, there are plenty of things to like from the young guns of the team this season. […]

The San Diego Padres’ pitching rotation has been one of the best so far in the entire MLB. During the first two games of the season, Yu Darvish new acquisition Sean Manaea shut down the Arizona Diamondbacks in their entire run, not giving up a single run. Their starting pitching is poised to be one […]

After getting injured in the midst of the 2021 season, Justin Verlander is back for the Houston Astros. The veteran pitcher returned to the mound for his first team after a long time against the Los Angeles Angels, and it was a magnificent performance. It was highlighted by striking out reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani… […]

The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees is a tale as old as time. Spanning decades, the two teams have a fierce hatred for each other, as they’ve battled in countless matches throughout the years. It’s arguably one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, and it still continues to […]