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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, […]

Jack Eichel’s tenure with the Buffalo Sabres is a bit complicated to discuss. Prior to being traded to the Vegas Golden Knights, Eichel was Buffalo’s foundation. Drafted in 2015 with the second overall pick, the center instantly became the franchise player. However, multiple losing seasons and an injury debacle have soured fans’ image of him. […]

March 10 was supposed to be a momentous day for the NBA world. On this day, the Philadelphia 76ers were supposed to host the Brooklyn Nets. Ben Simmons returning to Philly. James Harden playing Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant for the first time since asking for a trade. Everyone was anticipating a close match. However… […]

Thursday night’s much-anticipated matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets was supposed to be James Harden’s night. After asking to be traded from Brooklyn, this game was supposed to be him proving to Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving that they needed him. It was going to be his redemption game. Unfortunately… things didn’t go […]

The Ben Simmons sage left a bad taste on a lot of Philadelphia 76ers fan. It’s understandable why they’d be miffed about Simmons; after being a massive liability in the post-season, the Australian point guard refused to show up to the team after making a trade demand. In the end, though, the saga ended with […]

Calvin Ridley’s suspension from the NFL next season sent shockwaves around the league. The Atlanta Falcons star, who missed most of last season due to personal reasons, was barred from playing in 2022 due to gambling on NFL games during his absence. It was a big talking point amongst fans, and one Philadelphia Eagles player […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ debut with the Washington Wizards couldn’t have gone any better. Returning from an injury he suffered while with the Mavs, the Latvian phenom dropped 27 points on 7 of 12 shooting from the field, along with 5 rebounds and 2 blocks. It was the kind of performance we’d see from Porzingis back in […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were deemed an afterthought this season. Zion Williamson missing the entire season and a general lack of competitive fire from everyone led to the team languishing at the bottom of the Western Conference. The countless rumors that surrounded Williamson simply added fuel to a growing dumpster fire. However, an unlikely fireman […]

Kevin Durant became just the latest member of the 25,000 career points club, joining an elite list of names. The Brooklyn Nets star did this during their game against the Boston Celtics. It’s an incredible achievement, one that not a lot of former stars can say they’ve ever reached. Kyrie Irving certainly thinks he can […]

Nikola Jokic is out for blood this season. The Denver Nuggets star seemingly isn’t satisfied with winning just one MVP, as he’s been hell-bent on carrying his team. His monstrous performances have been the saving grace of Mile High Basketball this season. Against a surging Pelicans team, the Nuggets star had to bring his A-game […]

The difference between Julius Randle’s 2020 and 2021 seasons are night and day. Just last year, New York Knicks fans thought that the former Lakers lottery pick has finally found his groove, earning his first All-Star nod. However, this year, Randle has regressed significantly, going from All-Star to just a “meh” player. Add to that […]

Jaromir Jagr is one of the best players to ever play in the NHL. His skills on the ice cannot be understated, as he holds multiple records despite not playing in the league for a long time. However, his greatest asset may as well be his compassion for others, as seen with his recent moves […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are having a terrific start after the All-Star break, winning their last four games in decisive fashion. It’s a surprising twist for a team pegged to be one of the worst in the league. Brandon Ingram’s casual half-court buzzer-beater against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday is indicative of how good the […]

LeBron James pulled out his best game for an extremely pivotal matchup, scoring 56 points against the Golden State Warriors to power the Los Angeles Lakers to a win. It was a game that was so amazing to watch, both for fans and the players themselves. It turns out, not even the King is immune […]

LeBron James’ 56-point outing against the Golden State Warriors is a work of art on it’s own. However, amidst the greatness of that performance, it’s easy to forget that the Los Angeles Lakers star has been nursing a knee injury all season long. After said game against the Warriors, LeBron James talked about playing through […]