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For the first time in March Madness history, the UNC Tar Heels and the Duke Blue Devils will face off against each other. Their Final Four matchup is momentous in many ways. A win by the Devils will give Coach K a chance at winning the tournament for the last time in his career, while […]

Nikola Jokic’s carry job this seasonhas taken the NBA world by storm. More and more people are starting to realize the grim reality that without their Serbian behemoth, the Denver Nuggets wouldn’t even sniff the play-in tournament. His masterful playmaking and scoring is the only thing keeping the team afloat at this point. While it’s […]

Damian Lillard might be recuperating from a surgery, but the Portland Trail Blazers star is certainly having fun off the court. Lillard has been supporting his team from the sidelines, cheering them on and giving them advice. One fan, however, tried to see if he could get Lillard to react to a challenge of his. […]

Boy, LeBron James sure is taking a beating against the Pelicans tonight. Earlier in the game, the Los Angeles Lakers star was shoved by center Jaxson Hayes, resulting in a flagrant one call on Hayes. In the second half, James drew another flagrant foul against the Pels, this time from a former teammate of his. […]

Jamal Murray’s injury continues to be one of the Denver Nuggets’ biggest problems. The Canadian star has been out for the entire season after a torn ACL last year. Many expected Murray to be back some time within the regular season. However, the season is about to be over and Murray is yet to make […]

He’s finally back. After weeks of waiting for his return, Anthony Davis has stepped on the court for the first time in a while for the Los Angeles Lakers. His presence comes at a critical juncture, as his team is currently fighting for a spot at the play-in tournament to keep their season alive. As […]

The Boston Celtics escaped with a close win over the Indiana Pacers, but not without a few injury scares. Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, and Grant Williams all had some form of injury in the game in a bizarre occurrence. All three are important members of the rotation too, which made it a lot more scary. […]

Streakers right now aren’t as popular as they used to be. Once upon a time, it felt like there was a guy who would make headlines for interrupting a football game for streaking. Recently, though, they’ve been on the downtrend, with a lone exception being that one guy who streaked during the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, […]

Jake Paul’s career trajectory has been a weird one so far. The former YouTube and Vine star became a professional boxer a few years ago, and enjoyed relative success there. Now, Jake Paul is apparently looking at a new hurdle to climb: playing in the NFL. In a tweet he sent out on Friday night, […]

Whether you’re a young gun or an old dog, the spirit of April Fools never leaves you. Everyone gets the uncontrollable urge to pull a fast one on their friends during this day. Apparently, this includes professional basketball athletes, as shown by this prank by Ime Udoka and Grant Williams on the Boston Celtics. Udoka, […]

The Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks have had a bit of a rivalry building up over the last few years. The two teams have faced each other multiple times in the playoffs. While the Cs have had the Bucks’ number at the start, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s rise to the top has turned the tides over […]

Shaquille O’Neal’s rap career is one of the more hilarious parts of his career. It’s not because he’s bad at it, no. Far from it, actually: the NBA legend is one of the better hip-hop artists in the league. He has dropped many mixtapes back in his day, and isn’t afraid to freestyle when needed. […]

On the surface, the Philadelphia 76ers are having a pretty successful season. With an MVP-level season from Joel Embiid and the mid-season acquisition of James Harden, Philly is looking like a dangerous contender at the end of the season. Some fans even call them the favorites to win the Eastern Conference. However, behind the scenes, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is not fair. The Milwaukee Bucks star is just 27 years old, and yet he already has the resume of a potential Hall of Famer. Two MVPs, a DPOY trophy, a Most Improved Player award, and a ring and Finals MVP to boot. He’s already one of the most accomplished players in his […]

Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson were two of the foundations for the NBA’s revival in the 80s and 90s. Johnson’s slick passing abilities for the Los Angeles Lakers and Jordan’s scoring prowess for the Chicago Bulls invigorated a seemingly dying league. It’s fair to say that without these two, the NBA wouldn’t be the same […]

The second-round rematch of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets was shaping up to be an incredible match. For the first time in a while, both teams were relatively healthy in their game. As a result, we got a barn-burner matchup featuring two of the best players in the league today in Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Shaheen Holloway became one of the NCAA’s biggest legends this year after leading the Saint Peter’s Peacocks to the Elite Eight. They were easily the tournament darlings, as they played fast and had incredible upsets during the season. However, after their run, Holloway was immediately recruited by his alma mater Seton Hall. During Shaheen Holloway’s […]

Cade Cunningham started off his rookie campaign on the wrong foot… quite literally. The Detroit Pistons’ first overall pick was sidelined at the start of the season due to nagging leg injuries. As a result, when he did step on the NBA floor for the first time, Cunningham looked shaky at times. However, it’s safe […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul is well-known for a few things. His incredible playmaking skills and deadly midrange game has made him one of the best point guards of all-time. However, off the court, Paul has also done incredible things, as he’s heavily involved in philanthropical works and advocacies. It’s no surprise, then, […]

Antonio Brown is easily one of the NFL’s best wide receivers of this era. The former Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star was the headliner for some juggernaut squads over the years. However, as of the time of writing this article, Brown hasn’t been signed to a new team yet. In an interview with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are this year’s biggest surprise. After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season, they were expected to marginally improve this year. Ja Morant’s third year, as well as improvements from the other young players, was expected to make them just a tiny bit better. The Grizzlies took that […]

He’s finally back home. After years of moving from team to team, slugger Albert Pujols (who won multiple accolades as a young hitter) is finally returning to his very first team in the MLB, the St. Louis Cardinals. The move was first reported by Katie J. Woo, who also noted that it was a one-year […]

Antonio Brown’s NFL career has been… wild, to say the least. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver is undoubtedly one of the greatest wide-outs of his generation. If we were to look strictly on just his on-court production, he’s easily a Hall of Famer. However, his off-the-field antics with the Steelers, Raiders, and the Buccaneers […]

Well, that’s something you don’t see every day. This year’s edition of the Oscars awards seemed like your typical, run-of-the-mill award show. A few controversial decisions, amazing outfits, the likes. But then, out of nowhere, this happened. UNCENSORED WILL SMITH FOOTAGE AS SHOWN ON AUSTRALIAN TV pic.twitter.com/NcRfdjWxqe — David Mack (@davidmackau) March 28, 2022 Yes […]

Amidst a rather turbulent season, undrafted guard Jose Alvarado was one of the biggest bright spots on the New Orleans Pelicans. The guard seemingly came out of nowhere and instantly became a fan favorite for the fans. His tough two-way play and solid shooting has helped the Pelicans recover from a rough start. As a […]

Shaheen Holloway’s incredible success with Saint Peter’s during March Madness was exhilarating for their fans. However, there was a looming problem over the Peacocks: Holloway himself. After his stellar coaching job in Jersey, rumors started floating about the coach transferring to his alma mater Seton Hall. After their loss to the UNC Tar Heels in […]

The NBA world was pleasantly surprised on Sunday night when Shaquille O’Neal and Stephen Curry won an Oscar of their own. The two legends were executive producers of the short documentary “The Queen Of Basketball”. Directed by Ben Proudfoot, the story follows one of the pioneers of women’s basketball Luisa Harris. During his acceptance speech, […]

Do you remember Kobe Bryant winning an Oscar back in 2018? The then-recently retired Los Angeles Lakers star won an Oscar for the Best Animated Short Film for his short “Dear Basketball”. The short was basically an animation of Bryant’s final love letter to the game of basketball. Well, four years later, one of Bryant’s […]

Shaheen Holloway has quickly risen up the ranks as one of the best college coaches in the NCAA. The Saint Peter’s coach has led the 15th-seeded Peacocks to the Elite Eight in one of the greatest underdog stories in March Madness history. Holloway’s matter-of-fact and blunt interviews also gained him a lot of supporters. One […]

Josh Allen’s greatest weapon in the NFL is his two-way ability. His cannon arm allows him to make ridiculous plays, but the sheer threat of his running is what made him such a dangerous cover. When your team was facing the Buffalo Bills, you had to effectively pick your poison against Allen. Next year, though, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a quest to defend their NBA title this season. There’s just one problem, though: they aren’t looking as strong as they were last year. Whether it’s due to injuries or regression, the fact of the matter is that Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. aren’t the same dominant presence that they were […]

Duke’s bid to send Coach K off with a bang, as their March Madness run continues with a win over Eric Musselman’s Arkansas Razorbacks. It was a classic dominant win for the Blue Devils, as they led for the majority of the game and never looked back. After the game, Eric Musselman gave his thoughts […]

The Miami Heat aren’t looking too hot in their last few games. Once the holder of the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and the rest of the team have looked completely different in their last games. They have gotten blown out by nearly all of their opponents, and tensions […]

Sam Darnold’s status with the Carolina Panthers has been up in the air even before the off-season officially started. After a lackluster first season with his new team, there are fans that want the team to upgrade their quarterback. Whiffing on Deshaun Watson only made the clamor for it louder. According to a former NFL […]

Back in 2017, the Cincinnati Bengals played spoiler against the Baltimore Ravens, securing a spot for the Buffalo Bills to break a post-season drought for them. In response, Bills Mafia sent thousands of donations to Andy Dalton’s foundation at the time. That started a trend of opposing fans showing their respect for their opponents by […]

Stefon and Trevon Diggs are starting to make a name for themselves as one of the better sibling pairs in the NFL. Trevon was the NFL’s king of interceptions last year for the Dallas Cowboys, while Stefon continued being one of Josh Allen’s best weapons with the Buffalo Bills. Of course, the idea of these […]

The Toronto Blue Jays had a rather eventful off-season. After a tumultuous 2021 season that saw them play out of the home stadium in Canada, fans and players are expecting a return to normalcy. However, one member of their coaching staff got himself in trouble for a completely avoidable offense. Pete Walker, the Blue Jays’ […]

The New York Knicks’ season has been a rather tumultuous ride so far. After making a surprise run to the playoffs last season, many fans believed this to be the return of the team to relevance. However, a terrible start to the year, along with some off-court issues, has derailed the team’s progress. After a […]

Jim Larrañaga is already entrenched in the NCAA Tournament’s history books. After all, he was the pilot of the legendary ’06 George Mason team that made it all the way to the Final Four as an 11th seed. That alone will make him remembered amongst the greatest of all time. But like that mad man […]