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Patrick Mahomes’ Texas Tech roots are unbreakable. Even as he’s already one of the NFL’s brightest stars, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has always shown support for his alma mater. He’s gone so far as to support his alma mater’s other sports other than football. So when Texas Tech’s baseball team improbably stole home in […]

Prior to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, an old video of Patrick Beverley went viral. In that video (recorded prior to the start of the season), Beverley said that the hardest player to guard in the NBA was Luka Doncic. It was interesting to see the normally fiery guard give his praise […]

How about them Peacocks, huh? After a dazzling display in the first week of the NCAA Tournament, Saint Peter’s managed to shock the world again, dropping the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet 16 to advance to the Elite Eight. This win made them the only 15th-seeded team to ever crack the Elite Eight. Amidst all […]

Jaxson Hayes has been one of the more productive players on the New Orleans Pelicans this season. He has filled in nicely for Zion Williamson, and provides a nice vertical threat for the guards. However, last year, Hayes got into trouble for some legal issues after he reportedly resisted arrest. Now, Jaxson Hayes is being […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been pretty successful over the last few years. However, one team aspect they’ve whiffed on as of late has been their draft selections. Save for Joel Embiid, Philly’s drafting has been underwhelming, to say the least. Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons, the list goes on. For Zhaire Smith, at least, his biggest […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are having one of the best off-seasons in the NFL thus far. Many fans wanted them to address their god-awful offensive line. So what did they do? They grabbed Alex Cappa from Tampa Bay, Ted Karras from New England, and La’el Collins from Dallas. In just one off-season, they have addressed their […]

Steven Adams has been a rather underrated presence in the Memphis Grizzlies’ rise to the top. The former Thunder and Pelicans center won’t ever wow you with dazzling post moves, but he’s a great interior presence who can defend the rim and create plays for others on the high post. Plus, his screens are a […]

Coach K’s final season in Duke is ending in near-perfect fashion. Save for a slip-up prior to the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Devils have been absolutely insane in the last few weeks. If the cards align right, they could send their legendary coach off with another March Madness trophy. Before that, though, Duke has to […]

After the disaster that was Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace’s tenure in Chicago, the Bears are undergoing a few changes. New coach Matt Eberflus and new GM Ryan Poles are looking to usher a new era in the team, and it starts with their quarterback, Justin Fields. Last season, Fields showed flashes of the brilliance […]

Devin Booker has been on an absolute tear this season for the Phoenix Suns. The franchise guard has carried his team to some monstrous wins this season. When they needed a boost without Chris Paul, Booker delivered for them on all fronts. Booker’s epic 2021 season saw him earn yet another accolade on the Suns […]

The Toronto Raptors welcomed back OG Anunoby to their active roster on Thursday night after he suffered a finger injury. It’s great news for the team, who are starting to get their important players back in time for the playoffs. However, it seems like Anunoby isn’t completely 100% yet. After a stunning win over the […]

Mike Krzyzewski (or Coach K) has been one of the most prominent faces in college basketball for a long time. The legendary Duke Blue Devils coach has turned the program into one of the most prestigious in the country. With Krzyzewski coaching in his final March Madness, he seems to be having a bit more […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs entered March Madness as the favorites to win it all. With their twin towers of Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme, they looked poised to win it all. Their status as the first seed was a declaration of their talent. Unfortunately, that first seed designation turned out to be a curse for Gonzaga […]

The March Madness tradition of massive upsets continued on the second week of the NCAA Tournament. The Arkansas Razorbacks went ahead and knocked off the tournament favorite Gonzaga in a tense 74 – 68 match. It was another win for Eric Musselman’s insane stretch of games in the tournament. The Arkansas coach was obviously fired […]

The Memphis Grizzlies 2021 – 22 season has been going incredibly well so far. On the surface, their success can be traced to Ja Morant. The third-year guard has been having one hell of a season, after all; an argument can be made for him to crack some MVP ballots. However, lost in Morant’s excellence […]

Purdue entered the 2022 NCAA Tournament with a lot of harsh lessons from their past. The team has historically been one of the better collegiate teams in the country. However, they’ve been on the receiving end of some major upsets over the last few years. Getting knocked out last year by the thirteenth-seeded North Texas […]

The first week of March Madness did not disappoint in the slightest. We had major upsets, Cinderella runs to the Sweet 16, and even a fair share of controversial calls! This week perfectly embodied the spirit of the NCAA Tournament. That, of course, includes some legendary performances from star players, such as what we saw […]

March Madness is a time for crazy upsets and dominating runs from the best teams. It’s easily one of the most exciting US sporting events, as the craziness can reach dizzying heights. However, occasionally someone else other than the players and the coaches will steal the show for the wrong reasons. Take this game between […]

James Harden’s tenure in Philadelphia has been rather polarizing, to say the least. On one hand, the former Rockets and Nets star has had his fair share of awesome games for the Sixers. However, he’s also brought some of his issues he had in his previous teams, such as indifference to defense and a penchant […]

The Cleveland Browns’ surprising trade for Deshaun Watson drew some mixed reactions amongst fans. On one hand, football fans recognized that the trade was a massive upgrade for them. However, others felt uncomfortable supporting Watson, who recently had 22 sexual assault cases filed against him. Recently, one Cleveland native made her feelings known about the […]

Carson Wentz’s exit from the Indianapolis Colts was incredibly messy. After a meh season filled with disappointing games, the Colts decided to trade him to the Washington Commanders. Around the same time, reports about Wentz’s relationship with his old coaching staff started to come out, painting the QB in a negative light. However, on Sunday […]

Alperen Sengun has been one of the most entertaining rookies to watch this year, due to his penchant for highlight reel dunks and passes. However, if you’re a die-hard Houston Rockets fan, you’ll notice a trend with Sengun’s dunks. After every difficult dunk, the Turkish rookie would flex his muscles in some way. During a […]

Donovan Mitchell is a scoring monster. The Utah Jazz star has surprisingly flown under the radar this season, but one look at his games and you’ll see just how good he’s been. Mitchell has become the engine that makes Quin Snyder’s offense as good as it has been as of late. Against his hometown squad […]

Malik Monk has been one of the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The former Charlotte Hornets lottery selection is having a breakout year in LA, averaging nearly 13 points per game off the bench. Monk brings a fresh energy to the bench that the team has sorely lacked all season. In an interview with ESPN’s […]

Talk about disrespectful. On Sunday night, multiple people were charged for breaking into and stealing multiple valuable from the home of the late Denver Broncos star Demaryius Thomas. Among these people charged were a supposed confidant of Thomas. The crime was reported by Thomas’ mother Katrina Smith. Smith called Georgia police after she saw photos […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a precarious spot in the offseason. In their bid to acquire ex-Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in a trade, the franchise all but said they were ready to deal long-time QB Matt Ryan. However, they, along with the rest of the league, were blindsided by Watson’s decision to join the […]

He actually did it. Many people doubted he could it. Yet here we are. In his 19th year in the league, LeBron James has become the NBA’s second-leading all-time scorer, surpassing Karl Malone. It was theorized before that he could do it, but it wasn’t really clear whether it would happen. Now, LeBron starts another […]

It’s an end of an era for the Green Bay Packers. After eight years of playing for the green and gold, superstar wide receiver Davante Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders, as per his request. This would mean that his legendary partnership with Aaron Rodgers has come to a close. On Saturday night, […]

March Madness is well underway, ladies and gentlemen! The NCAA Tournament has always been known for one thing: upsets. Due to the sudden death format of the tournament, any team has a chance of knocking out their opponents. The results are some incredible wins by underdog schools. This year’s March Madness features the Saint Peter’s […]

LeBron James may have gotten the glory of being the NBA’s second-leading scorer of all-time, but Kristaps Porzingis all but stole his thunder. The Washington Wizards forward has been balling out in his new team, a nice change of pace from the Dallas Mavericks. On Saturday night, Kristaps Porzingis had an incredibly clutch poster dunk […]

It finally happened. After a rather lengthy wait, LeBron James has finally surpassed Karl Malone in the NBA’s all-time scoring list. LeBron is now second in the list, just behind former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It’s an epic lifetime achievement that every fan of his should be proud of. As this happened during […]

Newly-acquired Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been one of the most polarizing talents in the NFL right now. On one hand, he’s one of the best young quarterbacks in the league right now, with a cannon arm and solid running game. However… his 22 sexual assault cases have soured a fair number of fans […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves have mostly gone under the radar this season. The team has quietly held on to the sixth spot in the Western Conference, which is a massive improvement from last year. Towns is also an All-Star this year, and has been one of the best big men in the league. […]

After a relatively successful stint in Arizona, former Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones is leaving the team. The 32-year-old signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason, with the deal being made official on Thursday night. It left a few fans of his former team a little saddened. Kyler Murray, the Cardinals’ star QB, was […]

AJ Cole’s punting last season was one of the bright spots for the Las Vegas Raiders. His Pro Bowl-caliber plays gave their defense some much-needed room when the offense put them in a tight spot. However, with the Raiders’ recent acquisition, Cole may not have to use his cannon leg a lot more. After the […]

The Boston Celtics’ massive win over the Golden State Warriors was tainted with controversy. During a loose ball situation, Marcus Smart dove for the ball, undercutting star point guard Stephen Curry in the process. The Warriors star would come up limping, and was later ruled out for a significant chunk of the season. NBA fans […]

After losing Von Miller in free agency to the Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Rams went to work, signing free agent WR Allen Robinson to a new deal. While it’s obviously an amazing pickup for the defending champions, it poses an intriguing question. What are they going to do with Robert Woods? As it turns […]

The Indianapolis Colts might not be involved in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t benefit from it. After all, should a certain NFC team acquire Watson, one of the better quarterbacks in the league could be headed towards them. The Atlanta Falcons are one of the teams left in Deshaun […]

Well, this is a shocker. After being franchise tagged by the Green Bay Packers, Davante Adams was moved to the Las Vegas Raiders in a blockbuster trade. Adams was by far the team’s best wide receiver, and losing him is a massive blow to the team, who just re-signed Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers potentially retiring […]