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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 […]

One look at this Memphis Grizzlies team, and you’d think that they’re vastly different from their Grit and Grind counterparts. Those teams, led by Tony Allen, Marc Gasol, and Zach Randolph, were built to wear you down on defense. Meanwhile, the Ja Morant-led version of the team seems to be a lot more loose, free-flowing […]

Jordan Poole has been absolutely phenomenal for the Golden State Warriors this season. After starting the season as the starter, Poole has thrived in a bench role behind the returning Klay Thompson. His sweet moves and even sweeter shooting makes him such a special player. Against the Spurs, though, Poole had a bit of on-court […]

Joel Embiid has become a pioneer in this day and age. In an era where being huge is seen as a disadvantage, guards and wings dominate the league, and centers are all but phased out, the Philadelphia 76ers star has been an anomaly. Using his size and strength, the Cameroonian center has become one of […]

The NFL world was gutted earlier this morning when news broke out about Dwayne Haskins’ tragic death. Haskins, a former draft pick of the Washington Commanders, was hit by a truck on the freeway while he pulled over, resulting in his demise. The news was a gut-wrenching blow to many players around the league. One […]

The Sacramento Kings have had problems searching for good coaches in the last decade. They have cycled through different coaches and players over the last few years, but have failed to find any semblance of consistent success. As a result, they now have the dishonor of having one of the longest playoff droughts in US […]

In October last year, former Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings legend Brett Favre generated headlines … for the wrong reasons. The quarterback was involved in a scandal that featured him accepting a sum of $1.1 million for a speaking appearance he no-showed back in 2017 and 2018. Now, new texts show that the scandal […]

The injury bug has not been kind to the Denver Nuggets this season. The team has missed many key players over the course of the year, leading to a less-than-ideal record relatively speaking. In particular, Jamal Murray has been the biggest concern, with the star missing over a year of action due to an ACL […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are a walking highlight reel. The young team has been electrifying all season, evoking shades of the old-school Showtime Lakers with their style of play. At the head of the operations is Morant, who has had his fair share of insane, seemingly impossible highlights all year long. During his […]

Kevin Durant’s Twitter presence this season has been undefeated. The Brooklyn Nets star has been a lot more comfortable speaking his mind on the social media app, talking with fans and detractors alike. This means we get to hear a lot more of unfiltered takes from KD, as he talks about various basketball stuff on […]

The Utah Jazz have a choking problem. All season long, Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, and the rest of the team have had troubles closing out huge leads. It’s been a recurring problem for this team as they face multiple struggles throughout the year. Their latest blown lead involve a 17-point Jazz lead over the Phoenix […]

What was supposed to be New York Mets ace Max Scherzer’s heartfelt homecoming to Washington turned into a rather ugly situation quickly. Tensions suddenly flared up when shortstop Francisco Lindor was hit by a wild pitch by relief pitcher Steve Cishek. That incident turned into a bench-clearing situation where Mets players were visibly frustrated. After […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season might already be over, but they aren’t quite done making moves yet. Ahead of the 2022 – 23 season, they have been looking at in-house improvements for next season. First up in their list is an early-season fan favorite that has been balling out in their G-League affiliate. Mac McClung, […]

This was just an embarrassing moment for the Chicago Bulls. Facing the Charlotte Hornets in their home season finale, the team was hoping to inject some life into the fanbase. Instead, though, they got absolutely annihilated by LaMelo Ball and company, resulting in a 133 – 117 game that was not as close as the […]

Pascal Siakam has been absolutely phenomenal for the Toronto Raptors this season. After a disappointing bubble performance and 2020 season, Siakam has bounced back in a huge way for the team. His newly-refined skillset has allowed the team to barge into the playoffs amid what was supposed to be a rebuilding season for the team. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a Luka Doncic problem. No, it’s not because of his production, far from it actually. The Slovenian phenom has been a fringe MVP candidate this season, posting some of the best numbers of his young career so far. He has been a top-five player in the league this year. The problem, […]

The Boston Celtics’ turnaround has been one of the biggest stories of the season thus far. After floundering at the bottom of the standings, the team has found their identity as a tough-nosed defensive minded team. They have locked themselves a spot at the playoffs, but one question looms over their head: which players WON’T […]

What a season it has been for the Toronto Raptors. After spending the entirety of the 2020 – 21 season away from Canada, the team has found a way to recover from that awful season. The drafting of Scottie Barnes, as well as the rejuvenation of Pascal Siakam, has helped the team become one of […]

Connor McDavid has been a scoring machine for the Edmonton Oilers this season. The former first-overall pick has been insane on the ice this season, leading the team in scoring and goals this year. His performance has been reminiscent of a certain franchise legend that has attained peak status in history so far. After scoring […]

Shohei Ohtani isn’t wasting any time this season. During the Los Angeles Angels’ Opening Day game against the Houston Astros, the Japanese two-way phenom immediately got to work, setting records the same way he did during his AL MVP campaign last season (and destroying any horrible takes about him). It all started even before the […]

The Denver Nuggets have a statistical anomaly, and his name is Nikola Jokic. The Serbian behemoth is one of the most unique and one-of-a-kind players in NBA history. He is built like a traditional big man, but he has the vision of a point guard and the shooting of a wing. That has turned him […]

The Cleveland Browns were hit with a shocking news on Thursday night. Joshua Owusu-Koramoah, the brother of Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, was found dead in his home on Tuesday night. Joshua’s home was also burned down. It’s a tragic loss for one of the team’s best players last season. At the very least, a suspect […]

The very moment the Cleveland Browns acquired Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans, they knew they were in for a wild ride. Despite not being criminally charged by a grand jury due to the lack of evidence, there’s still a lot of controversy surrounding the move. It is hard to move past the fact that […]

Herbert ‘Herb’ Jones has quietly become one of the NBA’s best rookies this season. The New Orleans Pelicans big man has been the backbone of the defense in just his first year playing. His long arms and quick defensive instincts have made him a prime piece to pair with Zion Williamson once he returns. There’s […]

Yesterday, Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuna Jr. dropped a scathing take on his former teammate Freddie Freeman. In his Instagram livestream, the outfielder went on a rant against Freeman, saying in his native Spanish language that: “I won’t miss Freddie Freeman. We had friction, he didn’t care when I was plunked. Freddie was overbearing and […]

Jamal Murray’s injury status has been a cause of concern for Denver Nuggets fans. The Canadian point guard has missed nearly an entire year after tearing his ACL last season. With the team looking rough around Jokic, fans are already wondering when Murray can suit up for the team. Luckily, Jamal Murray’s return to the […]

If you haven’t caught on quite yet, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in the midst of a rebuild. A long rebuild, in fact: the team is currently made up of young talent and undeveloped prospects looking to make it to the league. Sam Presti is looking at the long-term game here, as he’ll try to […]

OG Anunoby just can’t catch a break from injuries, man. The Toronto Raptors forward has shown significant progress this season, but he has been sidelined with an injury multiple times already. It seemed like he was headed on the right track after returning from a nasty finger injury prior to their game against the Miami […]

Conor McGregor isn’t a fan of Wrestlemania… or the WWE in general. The UFC superstar has long been vocal on how he’s better than the roster of the pro wrestling show. Amid the yearly event, McGregor once again took a swipe at the WWE with an “explanation” as to why he isn’t there. In a […]

Pat McAfee is one hell of an entertainer. Every NFL fan knows this: back when he was playing, the former Indianapolis Colts punter always had a flair for the dramatic. That helped him transition well into the media world, where he became one of the most notable NFL personalities on TV. However, not even the […]

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has never been one to shy away from criticizing other people. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has spent the last few years being a vocal activist, speaking his mind on various important topics. It’s one of the reasons why many current and former players have so much respect for him. Earlier on Sunday, […]

The South Carolina Gamecocks are your NCAA Women’s Championship winners! After a hard-fought campaign, the team finally avenged their 2021 season with a scintillating rout of the University of Connecticut Huskies 64 – 49. Their successful campaign is thanks in large part to superstar forward Aliyah Boston. Aliyah Boston has been on an insane tear […]

Kyle Lowry’s legacy will forever be tied with Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors, for all the good reasons. The star point guard helped usher in the most successful era of basketball in the franchise’s history. It all culminated with the team’s first-ever championship back in 2019, with Lowry playing a crucial part in that […]

Joel Embiid is a man possessed. That perhaps is the only way to describe the Philadelphia 76ers star center’s play this season. After narrowly missing out on the MVP award last season, the Cameroonian star picked up where he left off and carried his team to a successful regular season once again. On Sunday night, […]

LeBron James has been a trend-setter ever since he came into the league. The Los Angeles Lakers star was one of the most hyped high school prospects in 2003, and he parlayed that hype into being the first overall pick in that draft. Since then, he’s gone on to be the greatest player of his […]

Talk about a “Stone Cold” start to Wrestlemania! WWE fans were in for a treat when the legendary Steve Austin showed up to Wrestlemania 38. The superstar barged into Kevin Owens’ show and prompted a No Holds Barred matchup against the current wrestling star. It was one hell of a nostalgia trip for fans who […]