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The NBA All-Star Weekend is a bittersweet moment for Minnesota Timberwolves fans. On one hand, they get to see three players they drafted play in the All-Star Game, with Karl-Anthony Towns, Zach LaVine, and Andrew Wiggins making it this. However… only KAT is currently playing in Minny, with LaVine and Wiggins balling out in Chicago […]

It’s not secret that Dallas Mavericks fans hate the Miami Heat with a burning passion. The two franchises may have met just twice in the NBA Finals, but both series were filled with drama between teams. Dirk Nowitzki and Dwyane Wade, the two cornerstones of these teams, were at forefront of this rivalry. During the […]

Michigan Wolverines coach Juwan Howard took all the headlines on Sunday night. The former NBA star was involved in a major altercation where he attacked an assistant coach after his team lost to the Wisconsin Badgers. It was an unsavory look for Howard, who has been involved in incidents like this before. Pablo Iglesias was […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. That’s a known fact. Many current players would kill to have a fraction of the Golden State Warriors superstar’s shooting skills. Which is why it wasn’t entirely surprising when Karl-Anthony Towns, the Minnesota Timberwolves star competing in the 3-Point Contest, turned to Curry for advice. A […]

Over the course of his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has earned various nicknames. One of them has been “LeGM”, a reference to his alleged power when it comes to roster decisions. When you’re on the level of someone like LeBron, most of the franchise’s moves will go by you. LeBron-led teams often […]

Dejounte Murray’s All-Star season for the San Antonio Spurs has been electric to watch. The lanky point guard is putting together one of the best seasons in recent franchise history, breaking records left and right. Murray’s ascent to basketball greatness is amazing to see, especially for die-hard fans. During the All-Star weekend, Dejounte Murray’s daughter […]

Bruce Arians became the subject of attention on Saturday night, for all the wrong reasons. A report from Rich Ohrnberger alleged that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach’s meddling with Tom Brady and Byron Leftwich was part of the reason of the QB’s sudden retirement. A day after those rumors circulated, Bruce Arians addressed the media […]

The Washington Commanders announced the death of legendary wide receiver Charley Taylor at the age of 80. No information was given by the family regarding the circumstances of his demise. Dan Snyder (the controversial owner) and the Commanders released a statement about Charley Taylor’s death. “He represented the organization with excellence and class over three […]

Zion Williamson’s status has been one of the biggest enigmas of the 2021 season. No one except for those close to the star seems to know when he’ll return to action. Even the New Orleans Pelicans are out of the loop, with the way things have been reported. During All-Star Weekend, CJ McCollum, whom the […]

When the NBA’s official Top 75 list was announced for their 75th anniversary fans, many Houston Rockets fans were shocked that Tracy McGrady did not make the list. One of the greatest scorers of the 2000s, McGrady’s exclusion wasn’t was egregious as others like Dwight Howard, but it was still significant nonetheless. During the 2022 […]

After last year’s incredible showing, many New Yorkers hoped that the Knicks would be back to relevance. Behind an emerging Julius Randle and RJ Barrett turning into a star, everyone was hailing the return of New York. Getting swept in the first round by newly-crowned enemy of NYC Trae Young and the Hawks was seen […]

Allen Iverson is arguably one of the most influential players in NBA history. The legendary Philadelphia 76ers guard lit up the league in the early 2000s with his insane ball-handling skills, paving the way for high-scoring guards like Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry in the future. He was a basketball icon in every sense of […]

The NBA All-Star festivities are usually a pretty chill occasion for players attending. However, a new format for the Rising Stars Challenge paved the way for some competitive matches. However, for Chicago Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu, the competitive games brought forth an unfortunate result. After the game, Ayo Dosunmu revealed that he suffered a thumb […]

In an effort to spice up the All-Star Weekend, the NBA decided to make some changes to the Rising Stars format. Aside from the new four-team, single elimination tournament, the league added a new event: the Clorox Clutch Challenge. A pair of players will attempt shots from iconic places in the NBA, such as Ray […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us! As always, the first day of the three-day event has the Rising Stars Challenge, where the best young players in the league play together. This year, the NBA changed the format to a four-team tournament and a game where the first team to fifty points wins. The result […]

Kirk Cousins’ status with the Minnesota Vikings has been one of the main talking points of the offseason. With a new coach and general manager in place, it seemed unclear at first whether the new heads would stick with the quarterback of the last regime. Recent reports, though, reveal that the franchise will stick with […]

Earlier in the day, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant caught significant heat from his fans after he was seen downing a bottle of tequila on a private plane on an Instagram livestream. Many fans scolded Morant and told him to stay away from drinking. Some even berated Morant from drinking in public. Morant would send […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ biggest issue throughout his entire career has been injury after injury. The former 4th-overall pick has proven that he can be a valuable piece to any roster, but he hasn’t been able to keep himself healthy in the last few years. Now, a trade to the Washington Wizards will hopefully be the fresh […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ run to a Super Bowl appearance was magical. Behind a revived Joe Burrow, a receiving core to be envied by many teams and a defense that stood tall against many red zone scares, they crashed their way into the big game. However, they fell short in the end, losing to a star-studded […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of an incredibly dominant run in the NBA today. They have won 18 of their last 19 games, and have proven to be the best team in the NBA right now. Behind Devin Booker’s brilliance and Chris Paul’s steadying presence on the court, they are looking primed and […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rather successful 2021 – 22 campaign. After struggling to get above .500 to start the season, the team rattled off win after win midseason. Now, the team rests seven games above .500 before the 2022 All-Star break, with a clear chance to crack the top 4 […]

Duncan Robinson has been hailed as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league today. The Miami Heat marksman’s quick release and accuracy from deep have made him a deadly option since his arrival from the league. Now, Robinson has achieved 3-point shooting glory. The Heat swingman reached 700 made 3s in his career […]

Luka Doncic is a monster. The rest of the NBA is now realizing that the Dallas Mavericks star is a one-of-a-kind talent, a generational player who can turn around the franchise. His performance after the trade deadline goes to show the potential he can bring to the table. On Thursday night, Luka Doncic added to […]

One of golf’s most famous landmarks, the Oakland Hills Country Club, unfortunately burned down in a huge fire this Thursday. The Oakland Hills Country Club, located in Detroit, Michigan, is one of the oldest golf venues in the US. Built in 1922, its mostly wooden structure was one of the factors for it burning down […]

Entering the NBA, the biggest asset that LaMelo Ball had going for him was his passing. The Charlotte Hornets star was the most prolific passer of his draft class, with elite vision and the guts to attempt every pass in the book. Well into his second year, it’s safe to say that Ball’s playmaking has […]

Joe Burrow blossomed into a star in the postseason, bringing the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in over 30 years. However, in the final game, the team faltered when it mattered most, bowing to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 56. It was a sad end to a Cinderella […]

It finally caught up to them. The entire month of January, Cincinnati Bengals fans and bandwagoners knew the team’s biggest problems: it’s offensive line. A surprisingly stout two-sack game in the AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs helped mask the stench of an abhorrent nine-sack game against the Titans. Despite their offensive line giving up […]

Eli Apple has slowly become one of NFL Twitter’s most hated players (along with some players). The Cincinnati Bengals cornerback made headlines for his incessant trash talking on Twitter. So when Cooper Kupp and the Los Angeles Rams destroyed the Bengals during Super Bowl 56, fans decided to mess with Apple one more time. Right […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ big moves have paid off. Acquiring star WR Odell Beckham Jr. from the Browns and Von Miller from the Broncos solidified the goal of the team: win the Super Bowl. Against an upstart Cincinnati Bengals team, the star-studded lineup came in and made huge plays when it mattered, earning a ring […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ Cinderella season came to a tragic close on Super Bowl Sunday. Despite holding a four-point lead to start the second half, the offense sputtered out and the defense couldn’t hold on. The result was the Los Angeles Rams winning Super Bowl 56 on their home stadium. After the game, Bengals kicker Evan […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the most liked teams in the postseason, except for one player on the roster. Eli Apple, a former first-round pick, was the subject of ridicule during the playoffs after his comments about the New Orleans Saints, among other things. So when his team lost in Super Bowl to the […]

Aaron Donald is a Super Bowl champion. The long-time Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle finally added a ring to his already insane resume, beating the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl 56. One of the best defensive players of all-time now has a championship to show off. After the game, Donald was immediately interviewed on the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were in unfamiliar territory during Super Bowl 56 weekend. Instead of playing in the big game, the team was forced to watch at home, as they were eliminated in the AFC Championship Game by the Cincinnati Bengals. After two straight Super Bowl appearances and a ring, this team faltered in their […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently leading in Super Bowl 56 against the Los Angeles Rams, but things could be taking a turn for the worse. Star quarterback Joe Burrow getting sacked for the seventh time led to him coming up limping on his right leg, causing yet another injury concern. (via Breaking Trends News) https://twitter.com/breakingtrendsn/status/1493048097148129282 […]

It’s finally here. After a drama-filled postseason, Super Bowl 56 is upon us. The Cincinnati Bengals will be facing off against the Los Angeles Rams for the right to lift the Lombardi Trophy. Everyone’s eyes will be on the Super Bowl, included Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. When asked by the media after the […]

Michael Porter Jr. may not be suiting up right now, but he’s still making headlines for hilarious reasons. The Denver Nuggets star went viral recently for a video of him and his car getting towed in the city. The true reason, though, will make you laugh out loud. As Porter Jr. was trying to argue […]

The Washington Wizards are a mess right now. After a hot 10-3 start to their season, the team subsequently collapsed on itself. Reported locker room turmoil and underwhelming performances from key acquisitions became the downfall of the Wiz. As a result, they made massive changes during the trade deadline. Davis Bertans, one of the former […]

Super Bowl weekend is upon us! Around these times, many friends and coworkers place bets on who they think will win the Lombardi Trophy. This year, Super Bowl 56 features an unlikely matchup, as the Cincinnati Bengals face off against the Los Angeles Rams in SoFi Stadium. Apparently, even those in positions of power join […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Josh Giddey with the sixth overall pick in the latest draft, knowing full well his potential. Half a season in, the Australian rookie is validating the hype surrounding him with the occasional great performance out of him. Josh Giddey’s latest exploits involve triple-doubles and one Luka Doncic. Against the Chicago […]