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The Kentucky Wildcats entered their first game of the NCAA Tournament (a.k.a March Madness) as massive favorites over St. Peter’s. Coach John Calipari’s squad has consistently made deep runs in the tournament, and this year seemed like no exception. However, they encountered a boogeyman in Shaheen Holloway. Against the Peacocks, Kentucky uncharacteristically struggled, eventually leading […]

The NBA is enjoying a crazy boon in terms of scoring. Just a few weeks ago, we saw LeBron James author two 50-point masterpieces for the Lakers. Not to be outdone, Nets star Kyrie Irving also scored 60 points in a game recently. Now, an unlikely young gun from the Detroit Pistons joins their company. […]

The 2022 NFL off-season continues to surprise fans around the league. After being given the franchise tag by the Green Bay Packers, Davante Adams was dealt to the Las Vegas Raiders in a trade, reuniting him with his former college quarterback Derek Carr. It’s a move that made an already crazy AFC West even crazier. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2021 campaign was a rather unexpected roller-coaster ride for fans. The addition of the seventh seed in the playoffs allowed them to sneak into the postseason during a supposed rebuilding year. However, they were thoroughly outclassed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Despite the embarrassing loss in the […]

Prior to the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, Anthony Davis made some interesting comments. The former All-Star forward insinuated that Phoenix got lucky in last season’s playoffs since he was injured, and if he was healthy they would’ve won that series. It was a controversial take that had people talking. […]

Prior to Sunday night, Ryan Jensen was one of the most coveted free agents on the market. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers center was crucial to protecting Tom Brady prior to his retirement. With the GOAT out of Tampa, teams that needed offensive line help were looking to go for him. However, with Tom Brady announcing […]

Richard Jefferson has quickly become one of the NBA’s most hilarious media personalities. The former New Jersey Nets star has brought a mix of humor and analysis to the commentating booth. What makes him even funnier is his refusal to put a filter on his words. While in the booth for the Los Angeles Lakers […]

With the National League adopting the designated hitter role for 2022, teams in that division scrambled to find their guy. On Sunday night, a former NL contender has found their guy, as the Washington Nationals made a big signing to kick off their off-season. Ken Rosenthal reported that Nelson Cruz, who played for the Tampa […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ anti-climactic exit in the first round to the Phoenix Suns can be attributed to one person: Anthony Davis. The former Pelicans star was injured in Game 4 of their first-round matchup, which didn’t help the team’s chances of making it deep in the playoffs. As a result, the Suns pounced on […]

Tom Brady’s unretirement announcement on Sunday sent shockwaves across the league. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback announced that he’ll be coming back for one more season. Already, his presence affects how the team’s free agents will decide where they go next season. Unfortunately for TB12, at least one Buccaneers player won’t be reconsidering his decision. […]

Ray Allen’s feud with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce are well-documented. After the superstar shooter left the Boston Celtics to join their rivals in the Miami Heat, his former teammates did not like that move. As a result, Allen was repeatedly left out of celebrations of the Big 4, and was scorned by Garnett and Pierce. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ title defense campaign has been a rocky ride so far. While they haven’t been terrible like other teams on their title defense, they certainly haven’t been playing up to their potential. A big reason for that is Brook Lopez’ extended absence due to a back injury. Because of that, the Bucks are […]

The drama surrounding the Brooklyn Nets and the city of New York has reached new heights recently. Despite some of the current vaccination rules being loosened, star Kyrie Irving is still unable to play in home games for the team. It’s led some of his teammates (most notably, Kevin Durant) to call out the city’s […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers badly needed a spark to their season, Josh Hart answered the call, setting a career-high in points with 44. However, true to Hart’s comedic nature, his impressive play might not even be the highlight of his epic night. For context, Josh Hart achieved a stat-line that has never been seen […]

Prior to the start of the season, many people pegged the Chicago Bulls to be one of the better teams in the league. No one, however, expected them to be a defensive powerhouse early in the season. A huge part of their success was Alex Caruso, one of their major acquisitions of the off-season. Caruso […]

After a solid start to his MMA career, Greg Hardy’s UFC stint is coming to a close. The former Carolina Panthers defensive end announced that Dana White’s company has declined to re-sign him after his contract terminated. (via Ari Meirov) Former NFL DE Greg Hardy announced that the UFC will not re-sign him. Hardy started […]

After a long road to recovery, Markieff Morris is finally back on the court for the Miami Heat. The burly forward has missed a chunk of the regular season after taking a nasty hit from Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. Since then, Morris has been recovering, taking his time due to the nature of neck […]

After a long stint on the team’s injury list, Alex Caruso finally made his return to the Chicago Bulls roster this Saturday night. Caruso missed 49 days due to a wrist fracture he suffered against the Milwaukee Bucks last January. Everyone in the city was hyped up, including AC’s own teammates. Prior to their game […]

After trading away Carson Wentz, the Indianapolis Colts’ are on the hunt for a new quarterback. After nearly making the playoffs last season, it makes sense for them to push for a better guy under center. The word on the street is that they are looking at Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to take the […]

After months of speculation regarding polarizing quarterback Carson Wentz, the Indianapolis Colts traded him to the Washington Commanders. It wasn’t a surprising move, given the friction Wentz had with the front office and his inexplicable dud game against the Jaguars that lost them a playoff spot. A few days after that eventful trade, Carson Wentz […]

When the MLB and the Players’ Union announced that they have reached an agreement, the entire baseball world celebrated. For a long time, negotiations about the league’s CBA held back the 2022 MLB season. It got to the point where games started to be cancelled. Luckily, both sides were able to negotiate a fair deal […]

Michael Conlan was fairing pretty well against Leigh Wood in their WBA featherweight bout. Despite facing a raucous English crowd, the Irish boxer was faring pretty well against the hometown hero Wood. As the match headed to the final round, his victory seemed all but assured at that point. However, in a stunning turn of […]

The SEC Tournament has turned out to be an exciting tournament for college basketball fans. One of the biggest stories of the tournament were the Texas A&M Aggies. Behind a suffocating defense, the eighth-seeded Aggies won three straight upset games in the tournament. Their latest victim was the fourth-seeded Arkansas Razorback, who were knocked out […]

Gregg Popovich cemented his spot in the history books on Friday night, becoming the NBA’s all-time coaching leader in wins with 1,336 wins. It’s a momentous occasion, one that deserves to be celebrated. Knowing the Spurs coach, though, the coach would rather not celebrate his achievement in extravagant fashion. One person close to him, though, […]

LeBron James is a freak of nature. The Los Angeles Lakers turned 37 last year, but his level of performance has remained absolutely phenomenal. A few days removed from his 56-point explosion against the Warriors, LeBron once again pulled out a magnificent performance from his bag of tricks. Against a couple of his former Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Rams are riding an incredible high after the 2021 season. Fresh off of a Super Bowl campaign, the team’s “win-now” mentality has paid off in dividends. They have conquered some of the best teams in the league (and Arizona) on their way to the Lombardi trophy. The NFL offseason isn’t the time […]

Gregg Popovich made NBA history on Friday night, as his San Antonio Spurs eked out a comeback win over the Utah Jazz. That win marked Pop’s 1,336th win, putting him above Don Nelson for most wins in NBA history. It’s a historic achievement that everyone in the area was happy about. After the game, Dejounte […]

The NFL offseason is a time for massive shakeup in the league. Already, we’ve seen blockbuster trades and record-setting deals even before free agency starts. However, the teams aren’t the only one mixing it up for next season, as the major league broadcasters are also shuffling their talents around. The latest NFL broadcasting bombshell was […]

Kyle Kuzma and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were two important members for the Los Angeles Lakers during their championship run in 2020. With those two being traded to the Washington Wizards in the offseason, it was expected that these two would get an nice tribute when they return to LA. The Lakers certainly delivered, giving a heartfelt […]

It’s finally official. After a long and storied career, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has become the NBA’s winningest coach. Pop overtook Don Nelson with a comeback win over the surging Utah Jazz, marking his 1,336th career victory in the league. Dejounte Murray led the way for the home team with a clutch […]

The dynamic between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers has been interesting to watch. For years, the Clips were called the “little brother”, as the Lakers cruised to titles and glory. However, in the last few years, the tides have started to turn in favor of the more recently created LA team. […]

The Atlanta Falcons are looking to make a huge turnaround after their disappointing 2021 season. One of their biggest priorities has been getting some more help around their star quarterback Matt Ryan. However, Ryan’s massive contract has been a bit of a problem for them with regarding to getting help. Now, the Falcons have done […]

After months of waiting, the Miami Heat may finally get back a key part of their rotation. Markieff Morris, who has been out since the early portions of the season due to a neck injury, is nearing his return to action. An anonymous source told the Associated Press that Morris has received clearance to play […]

Amidst the chaos of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, some surprising news rocked the women’s basketball world. Brittney Griner, a WNBA player and star of the Phoenix Mercury, was reportedly arrested in Russia. The star forward has been incarcerated for “large-scale transportation of drugs” after a bottle of cannabis oil was found on her in an […]

The Buffalo Bills’ offense in 2022 has been… well, confusing at times. Their showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the playoffs showed that they have what it takes to run with the best of the best. However, for every performance like that, they’ve also delivered some duds… such as their […]

Ben Simmons might be the big haul for the Brooklyn Nets during the trade deadline, but Seth Curry isn’t a slouch. The former Sixers guard is one of the best shooters in the league, which makes it surprising that he was included so readily in the James Harden trade. It left more than a few […]

Stephen Curry has been one of the most prolific scorers in NBA history. The Golden State Warriors’ unparalleled range from deep and his crafty bag of tricks have led to some insane scoring outbursts in his career. When he’s on fire, Curry has the ability to score from anywhere on the floor. Thursday night’s matchup […]

DrDisrespect’s sudden Twitch ban back in 2020 became a massive talking point in the streaming community. Between that, the supposed “leaks”, and an alleged legal dispute, no one could quite figure out why the streamer was banned seemingly out of nowhere. Even when he returned to streaming on YouTube, there hasn’t been any answers to […]

The Griddy celebration has taken over the NFL. From wide receivers to quarterbacks, every player seems to want to pull off this celebration at least once. While this trend hasn’t taken over the NBA yet, one legend of the game tried his hand on the celebration: Charles Barkley. During an episode of Inside the NBA, […]