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PacMan’s back. Arguably the greatest boxer in Filipino history, Manny Pacquiao will be making his return to the ring in December. The boxing icon retired to focus on his presidential campaign in the Philippines. Now, he’ll be back and ready to kick some ass in the ring. However, the circumstances surrounding Pac-Man’s return is… atypical, […]

It’s SummerSlam season, baby! The pay-per-view, dubbed “The Biggest Party of the Summer”, will return on July 30 in Nashville, Tennessee. Because of that, the WWE is working hard to start promoting their second-biggest pay-per-view of the year. One of the promotional materials for SummerSlam involve a certain Scottish Psychopath from Tennessee. Drew McIntyre, the […]

Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to the drug charges she faces in Russia. The WNBA star was arrested in February this year after being caught with hashish oil at Sheremetyevo International Airport, located near Moscow. After months of uncertainty and speculation, it seems like her legal team decided that this was the best course of […]

The Washington Commanders just can’t catch a break. The organization has faced backlash from fans, opposing franchises, and even the government for their questionable and shady practices. At the heart of this turmoil is Dan Snyder, who has been involved in all of the Commanders’ drama this off-season. Let’s just say there’s a good reason […]

The tragic passing of Kobe Bryant two years ago completely shook the NBA world. The Los Angeles Lakers star was one of the five victims in a helicopter crash in California. Fans lamented Kobe and Gianna’s passing, while also feeling bad for his wife and other daughters. Thankfully, though, Vanessa Bryant and her daughters have […]

Davante Adams’ stunning departure from the Green Bay Packers left a gaping hole at their wide receiver position. Adams was Aaron Rodgers’ best and most consistent weapon from that position. Losing him (and eventually Marquez Valdes-Scantling) meant that the team had to scramble and look for replacements for their room. One of the ways that […]

The Buffalo Bills came oh-so-close to glory last season. Behind Josh Allen’s heroics, they almost knocked out the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round. However, their tired legs and shoddy defense cost them a shot at the Super Bowl. Unfortunately, their road to the Super Bowl just got a lot harder. Most of […]

The Toronto Raptors’ interest in trading for Kevin Durant has caused quite the stir amongst fans. On one hand, there are fans who feel that getting a player of Durant’s caliber is worth any price. On the other hand, a certain portion of the fanbase feels strongly about refusing to give up major assets for […]

Case Cookus was having the game of his life in the USFL Championship game. The Philadelphia Stars quarterback has looked like a star in leading his team against the Baltimore Stallions. Unfortunately for him, his Cinderella story came to a brutal end rather abruptly. During the final quarter of the USFL Finals against the Stallions, […]

It’s easy to forget after the championship, but the Golden State Warriors were without one of their core players last season. Prized center James Wiseman missed the entirety of the 2021-22 season due to his various nagging injuries. The Dubs teased a return throughout the season, but decided to play it safe eventually. Now, it […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for a mind-blowing offseason move. The team has emerged as a potential candidate to trade for one of Kevin Durant or Kyrie Irving after their requests. It’s an intriguing situation for a team that is fresh off a heartbreaking loss in the playoffs. Amid all the trade noise, one […]

Kevin Durant absolutely broke every NBA fan’s mind when he shockingly requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Not even a day removed from Kyrie Irving’s contract decision, the former MVP decided he’s had enough of the franchise. Now, the team is left scrambling to pick up the shattered pieces of their superteam. A big […]

Luka Doncic and Dirk Nowitzki have grown really close together. The latter has been a sort of mentor to the Dallas Mavericks star during his first few years in the league. The two are close enough that they can take some playful shots at each other without really offending each other. Take, for example, this […]

Rudy Gobert has been one of the best players that the Utah Jazz had in the modern era. The French center became the fiercest rim protector of his generation, earning multiple DPOY awards in the process. However, all good things must come to an end. After a tumultuous season filled with drama, Rudy Gobert has […]

The Formula 1 British Grand Prix went awry the moment it started. Just a few seconds after the race started, Chinese driver Zhou Guanyu and George Russell were involved in a terrifying crash. While Russell was relatively unharmed, it was Zhou that had fans worried, as his car careened off the track while it was […]

Mickey Mouse and the Disney brand are all but tied at the hip at this point. The iconic cartoon character has been attached to the multimedia conglomerate ever since it’s inception in the 1920s. He’s been a staple of the brand for so long now at this point. In a few years’ time, though, that […]

The Austin Theory mega-push is officially underway. After months of building him up, the WWE all but announced their intentions for the former EVOLVE champion in the 2022 Money in the Bank. After slotting him in as a surprise addition to the MITB Ladder Match, Theory beat out stars like Seth Rollins, Sheamus, and Riddle […]

The Brooklyn Nets are in complete chaos in the 2022 offseason. Their two biggest stars in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving have both requested to be traded away from the team. It’s a mighty fall from grace for a team that was billed as the top dog in the league prior to the start of […]

The Utah Jazz have officially pulled the plug on the Donovan Mitchell-Rudy Gobert partnership after they traded the latter to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Jazz got a king’s ransom of picks (four first-round picks, a pick swap and recent first-round pick Walker Kessler) and an army of players. In the wake of this […]

Deebo Samuel ran into a bit of a controversy late last night during a kids mini-camp. The San Francisco 49ers star caused headlines after a video of him snubbing a kid’s request for an autograph. Fans immediately went for Samuel’s head, calling it unprofessional and rude to do that. Deebo Samuel did address the autograph […]

Stephen Curry’s “night night” celebration has taken over the basketball world. The Golden State Warriors star first introduced the celebration during their playoff run this year. Since then, it’s only become more popular, as WNBA stars and even MLB hitters have started using the celebration. So when Stephen Curry pulled up to the Warriors’ Summer […]

Prior the start of the 2022 MLB season, New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom made an interesting comment about his future. deGrom immediately let everyone know that he will be opting out of his current contract once the season ends. Since then, there has been a constant string of rumors surrounding the star. Amid all […]

The Dallas Mavericks have had a rather eventful offseason so far. Despite losing Jalen Brunson to free agency, the team made massive improvements to their front court position. The additions of Christian Wood and JaVale McGee will hopefully bolster the positions that were a massive liability for Dallas last season. After their major moves, the […]

JR Smith has been one of the most heartwarming stories in the NBA this past year. The former NBA champion with LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers has gone back to college this year. The amazing part is that Smith is giving his all into studying and golfing. It’s a truly inspiring story for anyone looking to […]

Booker T has been known as one of the most outspoken figures in pro wrestling today. King Booker has never been shy in speaking his mind before. However, many fans felt he went too far when he commented on AEW star Adam Cole’s physique. A few days before AEW’s momentous Forbidden Door pay-per-view, Booker T […]

The Dallas Mavericks wasted no time making major moves to improve their roster. Off the heels of a 2022 Western Conference Finals run, the team addressed their biggest issue: the frontcourt. They acquired Christian Wood from the Rockets in a trade, and then JaVale McGee during free agency. The winning culture seems to have already […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t often make any major splashes in the free agent department. Oftentimes, the team is content with snagging complementary pieces off the market instead of signing any major stars in free agency. That trend continued in the 2022 offseason; however, their new acquisition has a more stacked resume than most of their […]

What was supposed to be an exciting season for the Cleveland Browns has turned into a nightmare suspension. After acquiring and signing Deshaun Watson to a mega-deal, the quarterback may not even play for them this season. It’s the worst-possible scenario for this team after they made that deal. Now, the Browns are facing the […]

Tyreek Hill’s tenure with the Miami Dolphins has been a gold mine of hilarious quotes. The ex-Kansas City Chiefs star has been talking up his teammates during the offseason. It’s a great sign to see Hill gas up his teammates, particularly his new quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa. During an episode of Tyreek Hill’s podcast, the Dolphins […]

A few hours before hitting the free agency market, Miles Bridges was arrested on domestic violence charges. The Charlotte Hornets forward’s stock has since tanked, as the public opinion on him soured quickly. His wife’s subsequent Instagram post detailing his abuse worsened his image. What was supposed to be a massive payday for Miles Bridges […]

If it were up to Deebo Samuel, he would rather not play for the San Francisco 49ers next season. The star wide receiver has made his intentions known pretty clearly over the last few months. Fans were hoping his stance would change as he attended team events, but it seems his decision stands. However, trade […]

After months of speculation, it finally happened. Rudy Gobert has been traded away from the Utah Jazz. The multi-time Defensive Player of the Year was dealt to Minnesota in a blockbuster deal. This trade ends one of the most successful eras of the franchise in recent memory. A few hours after the trade was announced, […]

Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin immediately made headlines a few hours after he was drafted. The sixth overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft seemingly challenged Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James when he said this: “A lot of people say he’s great. I want to see how great he is. I don’t think anybody […]

The Miami Dolphins have one of the most intriguing rosters heading into the 2022 NFL season. After a ho-hum campaign in 2021, they made several major moves to beef up offense. Their most notable move saw Kansas City Chiefs star Tyreek Hill heading to Florida to team up with Tua Tagovailoa. Since being traded to […]

Four years ago, the Toronto Raptors shocked the NBA world by trading for disgruntled San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. Toronto wasn’t really seen as a contender for Kawhi prior to that move. However, in the span of mere hours, Masai Ujiri flipped DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poetl, and a first-round pick for Leonard. The rest […]

Kevin Huerter has been one of the better players for the Atlanta Hawks over the last few years. The young shooting guard has shown tremendous growth as a secondary option and shooter from deep. It came as a surprise, then, when the Hawks traded Huerter to the Sacramento Kings for essentially a first-round pick. It’s […]

Jordan Poole has been a revelation for the Golden State Warriors. The former late 1st-round draft pick balled out for the Dubs last season. His incredible shooting from deep and silky-smooth handles have led fans to crown him the next “Splash Brother”. Klay Thompson certainly doesn’t disagree with that sentiment. In fact, the Warriors star […]

The Miami Heat aren’t playing around in the 2022 offseason. After losing in the Conference Finals to the Boston Celtics, they are looking at making drastic moves for their roster. That, of course, includes gunning for the big fish in the market that are available, like Kevin Durant. The Heat were listed as one of […]

Michael Vick has come a long way. Once one of the brightest stars of the NFL, the ex-Falcons star gained infamy in due to his arrest and unpaid loans. Over the last few years, though, it seemed like Vick has finally cleaned up his act. That is, until recently. The Miami Herald recently reported that […]