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It’s no secret amongst NBA fans that Jayson Tatum is a huge Kobe Bryant fan. You can see it in the way the Celtics star talks about the late legend. You can see it in his playing style. Tatum will be the first one to admit that he looked up to Bryant in the same […]

The Miami Heat were this close to making it back to the NBA Finals. After trailing for nearly the entire game, they went on a spirited comeback attempt in the final minutes of Game 7. Victory was nearly in their grasp… until it wasn’t. The Celtics stood strong and punched their ticket to the Finals, at the […]

Jimmy Butler is one of the most clutch players in the NBA today. When the chips are down and you need a shot to save the game, the series, or the season, you turn to Jimmy G Buckets. However, even the most clutch players in the league fall short, as the Miami Heat unfortunately learned. […]

Andre Iguodala and Stephen Curry have a long and storied history together. The two players first joined up in 2013, when Iggy joined the Golden State Warriors. Since then, the duo have been through a lot together: from winning championships to struggling in the biggest moments of their tenure. It’s no surprise, then, that Curry […]

It’s not a stretch to say that Aidan Hutchinson is the future of the Detroit Lions. The Michigan native was drafted second overall by his hometown team in the 2022 NFL draft. Hutchinson is expected to be the foundation of a budding defense for a team that hasn’t found any semblance of playoff success. With […]

Maxwell Jacob Friedman (better known as MJF) is one of AEW’s brightest stars today. The wrestler has arguably been the greatest heel in the promotion’s relatively short history. His in-ring work and superb promo skills make him one of the company’s biggest draws at the moment. So when news broke out that MJF no-showed a […]

Gervonta Davis vs. Rolando Romero was one of the most hyped-up boxing matches of 2022. Davis (who goes by the nickname “Tank”) had his eyes set on Romero’s WBA lightweight belt. Many sporting fans, including a few NBA players, tuned it for the epic clash of the ages. In the end, it was Gervonta Davis […]

The departure of Liz Cambage from the Australian national team in 2021 shocked many WNBA fans. Cambage was one of the best women’s basketball players in the world. Her sudden departure left a gaping hole in the women’s basketball program. Recently, though, the world learned of a rather dark reason for this departure. A recent […]

Natus Vincere’s CS:GO roster has been in a bit of a rough spot in the last few months. The recent conflict between Russia and Ukraine has led to plenty of speculation regarding their roster. Na’Vi is a Ukrainian organization that employed three Russian players in their roster. It has long been rumored that two of […]

Prior to the Miami Heat’s Game 6 win in Boston, Kyle Lowry did not look like an NBA player. This isn’t an exaggeration: the veteran point guard looked outmatched in Games 4 and 5 against the Celtics. Lowry did not look like the All-NBA point guard that fans were expecting when he joined the team. […]

The New York Rangers were backed into a tough spot heading into Saturday night. The Carolina Hurricanes took a 3-2 lead over them with a great win at home. Now, the team had to find a way to win two straight games against the juggernaut that was the hurricanes. Turns out, the Rangers just need […]

The tragic mass shooting at Uvalde, Texas sent shockwaves throughout the entire country. Sports figures across all leagues expressed their sorrow and called for action from authorities. One such figure was San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler. Kapler decided to boycott the national anthem in response to the mass shooting. While most managers expressed their […]

The Antonio Brown saga is a story that has fascinated and confused many NFL fans. The former Steelers and Buccaneers wide receiver has been a dominant offensive player in his career. However, he’s also been rather infamous for being a locker room headache. His dismissal from Tampa Bay in 2021 seemed to be further proof […]

The New York Mets’ have been absolutely phenomenal to start the season. They have a stellar record of 30-17, and have beaten some tough teams along the way. However, it seems like the team is about to hit a rocky patch in their road to the playoffs, with Max Scherzer set to miss almost two […]

Jimmy G Buckets is officially back, everyone. Jimmy Butler proved once again he’s one of the most clutch players in the NBA today by leading the Miami Heat to a crucial Game 6 win vs. the Celtics. Butler looked like he was in pain at times, yet he pulled off arguably the greatest elimination game […]

We’re going to a Game 7, ladies and gentlemen! Behind the heroics of Jimmy Butler, the Miami Heat forced a do-or-die Game 7 against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. It’s a fitting end to a grueling series that saw both teams beat each other up multiple times on the court. The back-and-forth series has […]

There are plenty of ways to describe this Dallas Mavericks team. Tenacious, hard fighter, talented, brimming with potential. After their hard-fought series against the Golden State Warriors, it feels like any positive adjective can be used to accurately describe them. However, one player on the team went on a rather… different path when it comes […]

Kevin Durant’s history with the Golden State Warriors is rather complicated. The now-Brooklyn Nets star has continually debated with fans over his legacy with the Dubs. It hasn’t helped that the fanbase has nagged at talked smack at Durant on Twitter. When the Warriors finally made it back to the Finals, it was inevitable that […]

Travis Kelce is arguably the greatest tight end in league history. At the very least, he has been the most dominant TE during his entire career with the Kansas City Chiefs. His pass-catching ability is one of the cornerstones of KC’s deadly attack. He’s one of Patrick Mahomes’ favorite targets for a reason. Despite his […]

Paul Pierce is arguably one of the most-beloved figures in Boston Celtics history. The 2008 Finals champion has endeared himself to fans thanks to his no-nonsense attitude and stellar play on the court. However, just recently, Pierce was named in a major lawsuit regarding his involvement with cryptocurrency. The New York Times recently released an […]

The Golden State Warriors dynasty is back in full force, ladies and gentlemen. The former NBA champions returned to the Finals after eliminated the Dallas Mavericks in five games. So far, the Dubs have looked near-unstoppable in their playoff run, as they’ve choked out all their opponents to submission. Is this team truly unbeatable? Warriors […]

The Dallas Mavericks were having the run of a lifetime in 2022. Behind Luka Doncic’s playoff heroics, the team was able to make it all the way to the Conference Finals. Unfortunately for them, they ran into a yellow buzz saw named the Golden State Warriors. They were able to take one game off, but […]

The Golden State Warriors are on top of the Western Conference again. After missing the playoffs for two straight years, the Dubs are back to their winning ways. They eliminated the Dallas Mavericks in five games, setting up an opportunity to win their first title in over four years. Naturally, Warriors fans are looking at […]

The atmosphere surrounding Chase Center was electric after the Golden State Warriors’ Game 5 win. After all, their home team will be making a trip back to the NBA Finals again. The excitement from the fans can be felt all over the place. Unfortunately, some fans seemed to take it a bit too far. TNT’s […]

Stephen Curry has finally won a Finals MVP… sort of. The Golden State Warriors star nabbed the first-ever Magic Johnson Western Finals MVP award. It’s an incredible achievement, one that Curry is worthy of due to his outstanding performances against the Mavs. During the awarding ceremony, though, one teammate of Steph decided to poke a […]

Stephen Curry, man. What else can you say about him? The Golden State Warriors star has been one of the greatest players of his generation. He has led the Warriors to multiple Finals appearances, multiple rings, and a LOT of regular season success. After the Warriors’ Game 5 win to eliminate the Dallas Mavericks, though, […]

Charles Barkley’s feud with the Golden State Warriors fanbase is well-documented by now. It all started with an off-the-cuff comment from the NBA legend, where he dissed the fanbase. As their series with the Dallas Mavericks went on, Barkley continued to take potshots at the Dubs fanbase. Charles Barkley’s antics with the Warriors have caught […]

The rebuilding of the Washington Commanders continue. After renaming their team from the “Football Team”, Dan Snyder and the organization bought $100 million worth of land in Virginia. It’s reported that the team is looking to build a new stadium in the state. It’s a big move for a team trying to shed their past […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ search for a new head coach continues to puzzle fans. With so many high-profile names in the mix, there has been confusion as to which candidate is the favorite to get the job. Some rumors point to Doc Rivers being the favorite, while others say Darvin Ham or Terry Stotts is […]

Eric Bieniemy has long been considered one of the best coaching prospects in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator has been a top candidate for many coaching gigs over the years. However, Bieniemy has not landed a permanent head coaching gig for himself. One former player under the Chiefs OC’s system has spoken […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a rather tough spot in the playoffs right now. After a stunning Game 3 loss to the Golden State Warriors, the team now finds themselves in a 0-3 hole. No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 0-3 deficit in the postseason. Things are definitely looking bleak […]

The Golden State Warriors may have won Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks, but they have a few problems to worry about. During the first half, swingman Otto Porter Jr. came up limping on the court. The forward would eventually head to the locker room and proceed to miss the rest of the game. After […]

This might be the beginning of the end for the Dallas Mavericks. The team had a chance to fight back in the series in Game 3. A win at home would’ve been a big boost for Luka Doncic and the team. Instead, we saw yet another collapse as the Golden State Warriors clawed back from […]

Andrew Wiggins has been an underrated part of the Golden State Warriors machine in the playoffs. The former first-overall pick has been an excellent glue guy for the team, quietly helping out on both sides of the ball. However, in Game 3, Wiggins decided to make his presence known in a thunderous way. ANDREW WIGGINS […]

Charles Barkley is easily one of the most entertaining personalities in the NBA today. The NBA Hall of Famer has been a staple of “Inside the NBA” for a reason: he’s damn funny. His latest antics involve him getting into it with Golden State Warriors fans. The Chuckster said this about Dubs fans: “I just […]

The New York Yankees have dominated the AL East all season long. Prior to their doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox, they had an incredible 29-10 record. It seemed like they would easily get two more wins against Chicago, considering how Aaron Judge and the rest of the team was hitting. However … in a […]

The 2022 PGA Championship has ended, and Justin Thomas has come out on top. The American golfer pulled off an incredible win during a close final day of the tournament. Thomas edged out his competition in a three-hole shootout to grab his firs Major win since 2017. Justin Thomas’ awesome performance in the tournament earned […]

After years of heartbreak and disappointment, FaZe Clan has finally done it. The international squad led by Finn “karrigan” Andersen grabbed themselves a Major win at Antwerp, defeating the defending champions Natus Vincere in a 2-0 sweep. It’s the first Major win for the organization in CS:GO, and the first Major win for all of […]

Kylian Mbappe’s contract  situation was one of the most followed storylines in the soccer world. With so many top teams vying for his services, fans were curious as to where he’d end up. Would he move to Spain and join Real Madrid? Or would he stay with Paris Saint-Germain for the long run? Eventually, we […]