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LeBron James is now on top of the NBA scoring leaderboard. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ matchup against the Golden State Warriors, James passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most points scored combined in the regular season and playoffs. The record-setting basket can be seen here, via Dave McMenamin: LeBron James has now scored more points […]

After news of the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade went down, Brooklyn Nets fans had one question: what are they going to do about Simmons? The former All-Star is a talented ball handler and arguably the best defender in the NBA. However, Simmons’ inability and reluctance to shoot has haunted him since his Philadelphia days. Speaking […]

The MLB has been embroiled in a lockout this offseason due to disagreements with the CBA. Amid this dispute between the players and owners, the league has taken a controversial stance regarding their minor league system. According to Evan Drellich of The Athletic, the MLB is doubling down on their stance of not paying minor […]

After a rather uneventful stint with the Washington Wizards, Montrezl Harrell was involved in a trade that sent him to the Charlotte Hornets. The team needed some depth in the big man positions, and Harrell seemed like the guy for them. In his first game there, the ex-Wizards big man proved his worth. Coming off […]

Carson Palmer’s legacy in Cincinnati is rather complicated. The quarterback ushered in one of the best eras in modern Bengals history, leading the team to multiple playoff appearances and winning seasons. However, his ugly exit from the team left a sour taste on most fans’ mouth. As the Bengals are gearing up for the Super […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been a pleasant surprise this season. Despite expectations for them, this young team has bucked it all. All-Star level performances from Karl-Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards have them fighting for the playoffs. It’s clear that something’s different from this team from past iterations. After a humiliating defeat to the Chicago Bulls, […]

The Boston sports community has always been pretty appreciative of their players. Derrick White, a new acquisition of the Celtics during the trade deadline, got to experience that first-hand. The ex-Spurs guard got a warm round of applause during his debut game against the Denver Nuggets. After the game, White talked about said warm welcome, […]

When the Chicago Bulls acquired DeMar DeRozan in the off-season, they were expecting to see an All-Star production out of him. However, fans were pleasantly surprised when the ex-Raptors and Spurs swingman put together his best season as a pro, and an MVP-level season out of him. DeRozan’s absurd 2021 – 22 campaign continued with […]

It’s no secret that the city of Philadelphia doesn’t like Ben Simmons. Ever since the Australian guard/forward requested a trade from the 76ers, his reputation has tanked greatly within the city. Many fans likely celebrated when he was finally dealt at the deadline to the Brooklyn Nets. Amongst those who had some fun with the […]

Joel Embiid is a masterful troll. The Philadelphia 76ers star has made a habit of trolling and poking a little fun at his co-NBA stars. So when it was announced that Ben Simmons has finally been traded to the Brooklyn Nets for James Harden, Embiid’s reaction tweet got more than a few laughs out of […]

The NBA’s annual trade deadline did not disappoint this season. One of the biggest bombshells dropped on Thursday night was the Philadelphia 76ers executing a trade for disgruntled Brooklyn Nets star James Harden. The Harden-Ben Simmons swap was the talk of the town for the entire day, and became the subject of many discussions. After […]

Dejounte Murray has ascended into greatness. The San Antonio Spurs guard has always flashed the potential to be a star in the NBA, but inconsistency has held him back. This season, though, Murray has been electric all throughout the season, being the lone bright spot on a struggling team. The Spurs’ All-Star guard put on […]

The Dallas Mavericks made one of the most shocking moves during the 2022 NBA Trade Deadline. The team traded away Latvian forward Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards for Davis Bertans and Spencer Dinwiddie. It’s a move that left many fans confused, to say the least. Speaking to reporters after that trade, Mavs head coach […]

The annual draft for the NBA’s All-Star Game is now complete! Since 2017, the league adopted a new system where captains selected who they’d want on their team for the All-Star Game. This was in an effort to make the game more competitive. It’s safe to say that based on the last few years, it’s […]

The Washington Wizards made a shocking move at the NBA’s trade deadline. Facing some questions due to Bradley Beal’s season-ending surgery, fans weren’t sure whether they were contending or not. Those questions got a few answers when the franchise traded struggling guard Spencer Dinwiddie to the Dallas Mavericks for Kristaps Porzingis. Speaking to the media […]

The AFC Divisional Game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills was one of the greatest playoff games in NFL history, but it also brought forth a controversy. After the game, some fans felt that the NFL’s weird overtime rules robbed Josh Allen of a chance at winning the game for the team. […]

The Tennessee Titans’ 2021 – 22 season was full of turmoil. The team set a record for most players dressed in a season, with a shocking 91 players suiting up for them. Despite their injury woes, the team somehow put together the best record in the AFC, thanks in large part to Mike Vrabel’s coaching. […]

The Houston Rockets’ 2021 campaign hasn’t been doing too well. Due to their rebuilding nature, the team has suffered some ugly losses. However, an encouraging development for them has been Kevin Porter Jr., who has been coming along nicely as a great young player for this squad. However, even the best players make some mistakes […]

Bill Belichick’s texting mishap caused a huge shockwave in the NFL in the last two weeks. The New England Patriots head coach’s mistake when congratulating a former assistant of his eventually led to Brian Flores suing the NFL for discriminatory practices, among other things. While the topic of racism is obviously a touchy subject, other […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been the butt of many jokes in the last few weeks. After an epic collapse against the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship Game, many opposing fans have made a lot of jokes regarding them. Amongst those not wasting an opportunity to throw a barb at the Chiefs expense is […]

After a dominant receiving season, Los Angeles Rams star wideout Cooper Kupp is the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year. Kupp beat out Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor for the award. (via NFL) A complete WR. A historic season.@CooperKupp is the Offensive Player of the Year! #NFLHonors (by @surface) pic.twitter.com/eNY7EESyq0 — NFL (@NFL) February […]

TJ Watt has been a beast the entire season. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ star linebacker has been a monster against opposing offensive lines. Teams routinely have to game plan for Watt’s presence, lest they get their quarterback demolished with sack after sack after sack. TJ Watt’s monster 2021 season has earned him a well-deserved Defensive Player […]

When the Dallas Cowboys picked up Micah Parsons at number 12 in the 2021 NFL draft, fans were a bit skeptical of the pick. The team was reportedly looking at Patrick Surtain, but the cornerback ended up with the Denver Broncos. There were questions whether Parsons can be the guy for the team. As it […]

The NFL has slowly started looking to further their global reach in the last few season. The league has always played a few regular season games in the UK, and it looks to continue that trend in the next few years with games in London as well as Germany. However, the Tottenham Spurs are looking […]

The Milwaukee Bucks may have hit a rough patch early in the season, but they rounding back into their championship form quite nicely. They now hold the third seed in the Eastern Conference, just behind the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. Questions surrounding their legitimacy have now been quelled. The Bucks’ latest exploits involve […]

The NFL has come under fire recently from the Black community. Brian Flores, a former coach of the Miami Dolphins, filed a lawsuit against the league that claims he was a victim of racial discrimination, among other complaints. Because of this, the lack of diversity amongst NFL coaches has been a point of interest. Nate […]

Tom Brady hasn’t even been retired for more than a month, and some fans want him back already. The legendary Tampa Bay quarterback announced his retirement last week, stating his desire to spend time with his kids and wife more. Despite that, though, there are still some groups who want him to come back for […]

The Boston Celtics are starting to turn their season around. After a rather disappointing stretch early in the season, the team has found a sudden groove, winning their last 5 games in a row. There’s hope that this squad has what it takes now to make it deep in the playoffs. Despite their recent success […]

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara has reportedly been arrested in Las Vegas on Sunday night. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department posted an update regarding the star running back’s arrest, which is allegedly due to “battery resulting in substantial bodily harm.” Las Vegas police say Alvin Kamara has been arrested https://t.co/qZ8LCBm5R7 — […]

The Washington Wizards have been struggling recently. After a hot start to the season, the team has slumped hard in the past few months. They went from a top three team in the Eastern Conference to being completely out of the play-in picture. As a result, the Wizards front office are heavily involved in trade […]

After a disastrous season under Urban Meyer, the Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to turn around their futures with a new coach. They made a huge splash in the offseason by signing former Super Bowl-winning coach Doug Pederson to the team. They are hoping Pederson’s quarterback magic will reinvigorate their franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence. On Sunday, […]

Liz Cambage is heading to sunny Los Angeles. On Saturday night, the Australian superstar shocked many WNBA fans by signing with the Sparks. Ramona Shelburne was the first one to report this signing for ESPN. Free agent center @ecambage has verbally committed to play for the @LASparks , sources told ESPN Saturday night. Cambage is expected […]

Russell Westbrook’s tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers has been… rocky, to put it lightly. The former OKC star was brought in to supplement the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Westbrook has struggled heavily alongside the two stars. Westbrook’s reputation amongst the Los Angeles faithful has also taken a hit. Earlier […]

Anthony Davis has been everything the Los Angeles Lakers needed and more. The former All-Star center missed significant time this season due to multiple injuries. However, since his return to the lineup a few days ago, he’s been determined to prove his value on this team. After a huge comeback win against the New York […]

Christian Wood has been a polarizing figure for the Houston Rockets. The undrafted big man has produced for the team in crucial moments, but he has been maddeningly inconsistent at times. There have also been instances of Wood’s… erratic behavior being detrimental to the team. Because of these, trade rumors surrounding Christian Wood have been […]

Anthony Edwards has been playing at an incredible level this season. In just his second season, the Minnesota Timberwolves star is emerging as a potentially great player. His incredible offensive firepower, as well as a developing defensive identity, makes him one of the hottest young stars in the NBA today. Which is why it was […]

Many Green Bay Packers fans attributed their loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round to one aspect: their special teams. It likely came as a relief to many of these fans when rumors of their special teams coordinator Maurice Dayton being fired floated around. Now, the organization has confirmed these rumors. Matt […]

The NFL playoffs has delivered in a big way this season. Nearly every game was a nail-biter, with most games coming down to the wire. The best game out of these playoffs, of course, was the titanic showdown between Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills and Patrick Mahomes’ Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs would win the game […]

Luka Doncic is more of a finesse guy on the court. However, against the Philadelphia 76ers, the Dallas Mavericks star decided to add a little spice to his usual game. With over 9 minutes left in the third quarter, Doncic and the Mavs were running a fastbreak. In an uncharacteristic show of power, Doncic crossed […]