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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 […]

The Miami Dolphins’ offseason isn’t going according to plan. Former coach Brian Flores dropped a bombshell accusation against multiple parties in the NFL, including his former team. In his lawsuit, Flores alleged that owner Stephen Ross bribed him to lose games on purpose for $100,000. After these claims, a report was released on the NFL’s […]

Gregg Popovich is widely recognized as one of the greatest coaches of all-time. The San Antonio Spurs head coach has been at the helm of multiple championship and playoff runs, piloting his team to multiple wins. Some fans even argue he’s the greatest coach, ever. Now, those fans have more evidence for their case. After […]

A few days after signing Josh McDaniels as their head coach, the Las Vegas Raiders are making a huge splash on their coaching ranks. Tom Pelissero reported that the franchise has signed Giants defensive coordinator Patrick Graham as their new defensive coordinator. The #Raiders are hiring Patrick Graham as their defensive coordinator, per sources. A […]

Nikola Vucevic’s stint with the Chicago Bulls has been rather hot and cold. The former All-Star center has been solid for the team, but fans desired a little more out of him. After all, he was an All-Star, and carried multiple iterations of his former team on his back. Now, we got to see the […]

The Washington Commanders may have a new name, but the same issues that haunted them last season continue to bother them now. Last season, the franchise was involved in a major scandal regarding owner Dan Snyder and the toxic workplace culture in the team. Now, new testimonies reveal more horror stories for them. One Emily […]

Fred VanVleet has bet on himself multiple times in his career. Now, he’s seeing those bets pay off big time. The Toronto Raptors guard has been putting up amazing numbers all season long. His great performance this season has rightfully earned him his first All-Star berth in his career. After their overtime win over the […]

The NFL is in hot water right now. Brian Flores, the recently fired head coach of the Miami Dolphins, accused multiple teams (and the league itself) of discriminatory practices regarding race. Aside from this, the Dolphins are accused of incentivizing coaches and players to lose games on purpose by paying them for every loss. Kareem […]

This year’s Battle for Los Angeles did not disappoint AT ALL. The Lakers and the Clippers engaged in a duel that went down to the wire. In the end, though, it was the Clips that prevailed, as a clutch bucket by Reggie Jackson sealed the win for them. (via NBA TV) REGGIE JACKSON. CLUTCH 🥶 […]

Rudy Gobert has been everything the Utah Jazz have hoped for and more. The French center has been the anchor of their defense for a long time, leading to multiple playoff appearances. His defense (along with improvements on the offensive side) has rightfully earned him a spot at the All-Star Game. However, that wasn’t always […]

Duval, meet your new hero. The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced that they are hiring former Super Bowl winning coach Doug Pederson to their head coaching position. The move comes after the disaster that was Urban Meyer’s tenure, where dysfunction and losing defined the team. Regarding this signing, 2021 first overall pick Trevor Lawrence is excited […]

The NBA All-Star pool has been finalized today. There were a lot of notable names that were snubbed, but if you ask Miami Heat All-Star Jimmy Butler, only one missing name matters: Tyler Herro. After a nail-biting loss to the Toronto Raptors in overtime, Butler talked at length about Herro missing the All-Star cut. The […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have an All-Star once again. Karl- Anthony Towns, the team’s star center, has been selected to his third career All-Star berth. Anyone who has followed the ‘Wolves this season knows that this selection is much-deserved, and everyone is happy for him. This includes his Timberwolves teammates. Following their win over the Detroit […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ search for their new head coach has been finalized. After a nightmare year with Urban Meyer at the helm, the team has signed former Philadelphia Eagles coach Doug Pederson to lead their team. Adam Schefter was the first to break this news: Former Eagles’ HC Doug Pederson is being hired as the […]

During the offseason, one of the biggest splashes was Kyle Lowry heading to the Miami Heat. The ex-Raptors guard was hailed as the final piece the team needed to be a true championship contender. However, Kyle Lowry has missed the last few games due to personal reasons involving his family. As Lowry returns to the […]

Fred VanVleet is having a hell of the season for the Toronto Raptors. In his first year as the lead guard of the team, VanVleet has been excellent for them. He’s posting career-highs in nearly every stat while maintaining his elite defense against other guards. His exploits have earned him his first All-Star berth in […]

The Los Angeles Rams are back in the Super Bowl this season, and part of it is thanks to an old head of theirs. Eric Weddle, who announced his retirement back in 2020, returned for LA’s postseason run this year. He has been part of a defense that has come in clutch in multiple situations […]

Super Bowl season tends to bring out the rivalries in many close relationships. Family members will often “beef” with each other over their football loyalties once February comes around. The same can be said for the Phoenix Suns, who have two players on opposing sides for the coveted Lombardi Trophy. Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson, […]

Joe Burrow’s sophomore season has been surreal. After missing a chunk of his rookie year due to an ACL tear, the Cincinnati Bengals quarterback came back with a vengeance. Now, Burrow is on the brink of winning his hometown their first Super Bowl in franchise history. His exploits in Cincinnati have garnered the attention of […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are on top of the AFC. The Jungle’s Cinderella run through the playoffs had yet another magical chapter, as they knocked off the Kansas City Chiefs on the road to advance to the Super Bowl. After years of playoff failures, the team has found incredible success this season. Following the Bengals’ 27 […]

The NFC Championship Game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams was a close and tense fight. However, early in the game, some controversy arose between Fred Warner and Matthew Stafford. As 49ers safety Jimmie Ward was returning a picked Matthew Stafford pass, Warner seemed to intentionally bump his helmet onto the […]

He’s finally done it. In his first year playing for the Los Angeles Rams, Matthew Stafford has done what he was unable to do in Detroit for more than ten years: make it to the Super Bowl. The former first overall pick has enjoyed a lot of success in LA this season, proving many doubters […]

The San Francisco 49ers may have lost in the NFC Championship Game to the Los Angeles Rams, but they were damn close. The team had multiple chances to close out LA at home, but they failed when it mattered most. The one that will be burned into some fans’ heads’ though is Jaquiski Tartt’s dropped […]

The Utah Jazz’ amazing season took a significant hit on Sunday night. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves, one of their key contributors, Joe Ingles suffered a scary-looking non-contact knee injury. The Australian forward had to helped off the court by his teammates, which isn’t a great sign. After the game, Adrian Wojnarowski revealed that the team […]

Joe Burrow is the real deal. In just his second year in the league, the Cincinnati Bengals has led his franchise to the Super Bowl. His performances prove that the hype surrounding him during his draft is legitimate. Just as legitimate as the diamonds on his chain, as he says. In his postgame interview, Joe […]

After a magical start to the season, the Washington Wizards are starting to fall apart. The team initially started off at the top of the Eastern Conference. However, a mid-season slump saw the team drop all the way to the 11th spot, well out of playoff contention at this point. There are plenty of reasons […]

Coming into the 2021 season, Jonathan Kuminga had his fair share of doubters. The Golden State Warriors rookie had the physical tools and attributes to be successful, but he was considered to be a raw prospect. Fans wondered where he would fit in a contending roster like the Dubs. As it turns out, though, the […]

The Toronto Raptors entered their game against the Miami Heat expecting a tough battle. However, they likely weren’t expecting a grueling, tiring triple-overtime game. Luckily for the visiting team, they escaped with a 124 – 120 win after three extra periods thanks to All-Star candidate Fred VanVleet finding his stroke late. After this triple overtime […]

Amid a turbulent 2021 – 22 season, trade rumors surrounding the Boston Celtics have been emerging. Most of these rumors involve Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum’s running mate. Speculation regarding the duo’s relationship and their fit together in the roster have flown all over the place. After their big game against the New Orleans Pelicans, though, […]

WWE fans tuning into the latest edition of the Royal Rumble were in for a nice surprise. There were chatters of famous women’s MMA star Ronda Rousey entering the Royal Rumble, but nothing was set in stone coming into Saturday night. With 27 entrants already in, all hope seemed lost for a Rousey appearance. Then, […]

One of the biggest knocks on Kristaps Porzingis’ career has been his tendency to be prone to injury. The Dallas Mavericks star has the tools to become an elite player in today’s NBA, but his body has betrayed him countless of times. It’s a major factor when fans criticized Cuban in trading for him. With […]

The Phoenix Suns are chugging along just fine in the 2021 – 22 season. Fresh off an NBA Finals run, this team has wasted no time getting back into the thick of things. They currently lead the entire NBA with a 39 – 9 record, and are riding a nine-game winning streak heading into February. […]

Joe Burrow is quickly becoming a Cincinnati Bengals legend. After missing a portion of his rookie season due to injury, the LSU product has come out swinging this season. He has led his team to two consecutive wins in the postseason, and are one win away from a Super Bowl appearance. Bengals fans and Cincinnati […]