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LeBron James shocked the NBA world when he made a surprise appearance in the famed Drew League. The pro-am league last saw the Los Angeles Lakers star in 2011, during the infamous NBA lockout. Almost 11 years later, LeBron continued to wow the crowd with his masterful performance in front of a small crowd. Draymond […]

The San Francisco Giants are fighting for their proverbial lives right now. Sitting at 48-43, they are half a game behind the final Wild Card spot in the National League. Because of that, the team is scrambling to make crucial additions to their roster for a chance at the playoffs. Their latest move saw them […]

The Miami Heat and Kevin Durant have been heavily linked recently. The Brooklyn Nets star has declared them as one of his preferred destinations, after all. Pat Riley has also shown an interest in trading for the star. One of the names floating around as part of a potential KD deal, however, is All-Star center […]

After months of speculation, the Kyler Murray rumors can finally come to an end. The Arizona Cardinals quarterback has reportedly agreed to a brand-new extension. Initially, the only details released was that this extension will keep Murray on the team until the 2028 season. (via Ian Rapoport) Source: The #AZCardinals and QB Kyler Murray have […]

The Washington Commanders had an absolutely terrible 2021 season off the field. From the players to their management, it seemed like key members of their team were always embroiled in controversy. One of those players is Deshazor Everett, the former strong safety of the Commanders. In December last year, Deshazor Everett was involved in a […]

The 2022 ESPYs saw a familiar babyface take control of the mic during the proceedings. Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors superstar, was the host of this year’s festivities, and he did a rather impressive jab. Curry took jabs at everyone and generally made things fun for the audience during the awards show. Curry himself […]

Deebo Samuel’s contract saga with the San Francisco 49ers has been the biggest talking for its fans during the offseason. The star wide receiver has been looking for a massive extension this year, either from his current team or a new one. It’s a situation that has the fanbase on the edge of their seats […]

Klay Thompson’s comeback arc is perhaps one of the best sports stories of 2022. The Golden State Warriors star missed two years of competitive play due to back-to-back season-ending injuries. After a lengthy rehab period, he came back last season to help his team win their fourth NBA championship in eight years. It wasn’t a […]

Shaedon Sharpe’s rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers got off on the wrong foot during the Las Vegas Summer League. The 7th overall pick of the 2022 NBA Draft was pulled from his first game with an apparent injury. Shortly after, it was announced that he would be kept out of the rest of […]

The WWE Universe has long been waiting for the return of lovable big guy Big E (real name: Ettore Ewen) to the wrestling ring. The New Day member has been out of commission since March of this year after a botched suplex from Ridge Holland. Ever since that terrifying injury, fans have been speculating about […]

Tom Brady has been in his fair share of controversies from his years of playing. From Deflategate to the cheating allegations in 2001, the now Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB is no stranger to being scrutinized by media. One of the biggest controversies of Brady’s career came in 2015 after a suspicious hat made its way […]

The first few months of the 2022 NFL offseason was a horrible time to be an Arizona Cardinals fan. As more and more teams added talent to their roster, the Cards were in danger of LOSING their star. Kyler Murray’s Instagram scrub sparked speculation about his impending contract extension. Will the QB not play for […]

A few days ago, the New York Yankees were hot on Kansas City Royals star Andrew Benintendi’s heels. Desperate for more star hitters, they seemed to be inching closer and closer to trading for the star. However, their pursuit of the star has hit a rather unexpected speedbump over the last few days. The Royals’ […]

Earlier in the year, Team SoloMid (TSM) founder and owner Andy “Reginald” Dinh found himself in hot water… again. The former pro-player turned owner was the subject of criticism when Peng “Doublelift” Yiliang accused him of fostering a toxic workplace culture. According to the LCS legend, players would be routinely subjected to abuse and bullying. […]

Brett Favre’s name has been in the headlines recently for all the wrong reasons. A few months ago, the former Green Bay Packers QB was incriminated in a massive $8 million welfare fund scandal. Now, more testimony has come to light, further incriminating Favre in this massive news. A testimony from Nancy New (who was […]

One of the most notable stars of the Jackson State University’s program has unfortunately passed away. Rashard Anderson, a Hall of Fame inductee at JSU and former Carolina Panthers first-round pick, passed away at the age of 45. His alma mater announced his sudden death. Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson said this about Anderson in […]

Shohei Ohtani is on a different level. The Los Angeles Angels broke out last season as a legitimate two-way player. A year removed from his MVP exploits, Ohtani is continuing his insane performance in the MLB. He remains as one of the few bright spots that the team has during their freefall. Ohtani’s latest exploits […]

Jaylen Brown has a side hustle. No, it’s not something shady: far from it, in fact. The Boston Celtics star has been the vice-president of the NBA’s Player Association for quite some time now. Brown has been excellent in his post as the VP, as he has helped elevate the association to new heights. One […]

The Boston Red Sox are passing their trial by fire with flying colors. Despite several injuries to their key players this season, they have survived and clawed their way to the second spot in their division. Catching up with the Yankees is a tall task, but they’re slowly but surely chipping away at their big […]

Many people have already begun counting the days until Russell Westbrook gets traded. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s job in LA has been in jeopardy ever since his team started to pursue Kyrie Irving (despite their initial stance). This has created an uncomfortable situation where Westbrook doesn’t know if he’ll back for them next season. […]

Fresh off of a rather disappointing 2021-22 season, the Milwaukee Bucks are looking to regroup for next year. They failed to defend their title after bowing to the Boston Celtics in the second round of the playoffs. They were THIS close to weathering the major injuries they suffered during the playoffs. Their first major addition […]

Tommy Fury has been the subject of criticism from boxing fans as of late. It all started when YouTuber turned professional boxer Jake Paul called him out for seemingly ditching their fight plans. Paul questioned Fury’s drive for the sport, saying that: “I think the pressure cracks him. He definitely doesn’t want the fight. And […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have called Heinz Field their home for over two decades now. Built in 2001, the stadium was named “Heinz Field” because of a naming deal with the company of the same name. While most “branded” stadiums have been frowned upon by its fanbase, Heinz is a special case, as the fanbase has […]

There’s a new Captain America in town, and his name is Sam Wilson. The Marvel universe has made it pretty clear that Steve Rogers (played by Chris Evans) is done playing the role. The final scene in Avengers: Endgame and the subsequent Disney+ mini-series all but confirmed what we already knew. Sam Wilson IS Captain […]

Novak Djokovic is arguably the best player in all of tennis today. The Serbian star has proven that to the world time and time again. His latest achievement saw him beat rival-turned-buddy Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon Finals to notch his seventh victory in the tournament. His level of play recently only makes his imminent […]

For almost three years, Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios absolutely hated each other. That is not an understatement: both men seemed to have genuine disdain for each other. They traded barbs on social media and through reporters. It was the type of rivalry that felt personal. Time heals all wounds, though, and by the looks […]

Jayson Tatum was this close to etching his name in the history books. He had successfully helped the Boston Celtics make it back to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years. Facing the Golden State Warriors, Tatum could’ve gone down as the guy who took down the Dubs’ dynasty for good. Instead, […]

Chet Holmgren’s shot-blocking abilities in the NBA has been questioned as of late. Many fans have criticized the Oklahoma City Thunder rookie’s thin frame. For these people, Holmgren’s lack of weight would come back to haunt him in the big leagues. So far, though, it seems like that the concerns about Holmgren’s body are way […]

Luka Doncic and Zion Williamson couldn’t be more different from each other. Both the Dallas Mavericks and the New Orleans Pelicans stars are great players in their own right. However, their play styles are like night and day: Doncic is methodical and slow-paced, while Zion attacks with ferocity and speed. Don’t tell that to the […]

To quote Cody Rhodes’ entrance music: “Wrestling has more than one royal family.” The WWE (and the pro wrestling scene in general) is filled to the brim with families built by wrestling. From the Ortons to the Rhodes to the McMahons and the Flairs, there have been many families that rose to prominence in the […]

The New York Yankees are the best team in the MLB this season. Currently holding a 61-24 record record, they stand on top of the baseball world right now. However, being the best team in any league means never being content with what you have. The Yanks are taking that message to heart heading into […]

The Boston Celtics were two games away from reaching basketball greatness. Up against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, they seemed destined to be the team that topples the returning dynasty. Unfortunately, their inexperience got the best of them, and they were bested in the Finals. Now, the Celtics are doing everything in […]

The Oakland Athletics have become the poster child of frugal spending in the MLB. Many fans in the area have been disheartened by the ownership pinching pennies when it comes to the team. Owning the lowest payroll in the league, letting go of star players, asking the city to pay for a new stadium, they’ve […]

Clayton Kershaw is an actual living legend. The Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher has remained absolutely incredible despite playing well into his 15th season in the league. There’s no question that once he hangs up his cleats, Kershaw will be headed straight to the Hall of Fame. Because of that, many people are clamoring for […]

Defending a Super Bowl title is not an easy task. There’s a good reason why only seven teams in league history have gone back-to-back as champions: there are many factors at play. A significantly harder schedule, greater injury risk AND ramifications for said injuries, and other factors make it ridiculously hard to defend the Super […]

For the first time in Boston Red Sox history, a Jeter helped them win against the New York Yankees. Jeter Downs was recently called up by the team and got his first taste of major league action. It was an incredibly high-pressure situation: Boston was up against New York in one of their classic rivalry […]

The 2022 edition of the NBA Summer League has had a rather bizarre trend. Over the last few days, a few of the best rookies from this year’s draft class have been in some major injury scares. Unfortunately, the New Orleans Pelicans suffered the same fate as some of their fellow teams in the league. […]

The Boston Red Sox just can’t catch a break this season. While they stand at a solid 46-39 record, injuries have continually threatened to derail their season completely. The injury bug has all but taken over the team, affecting both the hitting and the pitching staff. One of the players that was afflicted by the […]

Ja Morant is a simple man. You ask him an honest question, he’ll give you an honest answer. So when the Memphis Grizzlies star was asked something when he appeared during the 2022 Summer League, Morant didn’t hesitate to give an honest answer. Morant was asked what his legal “addiction” was. Without hesitation, Ja said: […]