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The NBA All-Star Weekend is upon us! As always, the first day of the three-day event has the Rising Stars Challenge, where the best young players in the league play together. This year, the NBA changed the format to a four-team tournament and a game where the first team to fifty points wins. The result […]

Kirk Cousins’ status with the Minnesota Vikings has been one of the main talking points of the offseason. With a new coach and general manager in place, it seemed unclear at first whether the new heads would stick with the quarterback of the last regime. Recent reports, though, reveal that the franchise will stick with […]

Earlier in the day, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant caught significant heat from his fans after he was seen downing a bottle of tequila on a private plane on an Instagram livestream. Many fans scolded Morant and told him to stay away from drinking. Some even berated Morant from drinking in public. Morant would send […]

Kristaps Porzingis’ biggest issue throughout his entire career has been injury after injury. The former 4th-overall pick has proven that he can be a valuable piece to any roster, but he hasn’t been able to keep himself healthy in the last few years. Now, a trade to the Washington Wizards will hopefully be the fresh […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ run to a Super Bowl appearance was magical. Behind a revived Joe Burrow, a receiving core to be envied by many teams and a defense that stood tall against many red zone scares, they crashed their way into the big game. However, they fell short in the end, losing to a star-studded […]

The Phoenix Suns are in the midst of an incredibly dominant run in the NBA today. They have won 18 of their last 19 games, and have proven to be the best team in the NBA right now. Behind Devin Booker’s brilliance and Chris Paul’s steadying presence on the court, they are looking primed and […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a rather successful 2021 – 22 campaign. After struggling to get above .500 to start the season, the team rattled off win after win midseason. Now, the team rests seven games above .500 before the 2022 All-Star break, with a clear chance to crack the top 4 […]

Duncan Robinson has been hailed as one of the best 3-point shooters in the league today. The Miami Heat marksman’s quick release and accuracy from deep have made him a deadly option since his arrival from the league. Now, Robinson has achieved 3-point shooting glory. The Heat swingman reached 700 made 3s in his career […]

Luka Doncic is a monster. The rest of the NBA is now realizing that the Dallas Mavericks star is a one-of-a-kind talent, a generational player who can turn around the franchise. His performance after the trade deadline goes to show the potential he can bring to the table. On Thursday night, Luka Doncic added to […]

One of golf’s most famous landmarks, the Oakland Hills Country Club, unfortunately burned down in a huge fire this Thursday. The Oakland Hills Country Club, located in Detroit, Michigan, is one of the oldest golf venues in the US. Built in 1922, its mostly wooden structure was one of the factors for it burning down […]

Entering the NBA, the biggest asset that LaMelo Ball had going for him was his passing. The Charlotte Hornets star was the most prolific passer of his draft class, with elite vision and the guts to attempt every pass in the book. Well into his second year, it’s safe to say that Ball’s playmaking has […]

Joe Burrow blossomed into a star in the postseason, bringing the Cincinnati Bengals to the Super Bowl for the first time in over 30 years. However, in the final game, the team faltered when it mattered most, bowing to the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl 56. It was a sad end to a Cinderella […]

It finally caught up to them. The entire month of January, Cincinnati Bengals fans and bandwagoners knew the team’s biggest problems: it’s offensive line. A surprisingly stout two-sack game in the AFC Championship Game against the Chiefs helped mask the stench of an abhorrent nine-sack game against the Titans. Despite their offensive line giving up […]

Eli Apple has slowly become one of NFL Twitter’s most hated players (along with some players). The Cincinnati Bengals cornerback made headlines for his incessant trash talking on Twitter. So when Cooper Kupp and the Los Angeles Rams destroyed the Bengals during Super Bowl 56, fans decided to mess with Apple one more time. Right […]

The Los Angeles Rams’ big moves have paid off. Acquiring star WR Odell Beckham Jr. from the Browns and Von Miller from the Broncos solidified the goal of the team: win the Super Bowl. Against an upstart Cincinnati Bengals team, the star-studded lineup came in and made huge plays when it mattered, earning a ring […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ Cinderella season came to a tragic close on Super Bowl Sunday. Despite holding a four-point lead to start the second half, the offense sputtered out and the defense couldn’t hold on. The result was the Los Angeles Rams winning Super Bowl 56 on their home stadium. After the game, Bengals kicker Evan […]

The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the most liked teams in the postseason, except for one player on the roster. Eli Apple, a former first-round pick, was the subject of ridicule during the playoffs after his comments about the New Orleans Saints, among other things. So when his team lost in Super Bowl to the […]

Aaron Donald is a Super Bowl champion. The long-time Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle finally added a ring to his already insane resume, beating the Cincinnati Bengals during Super Bowl 56. One of the best defensive players of all-time now has a championship to show off. After the game, Donald was immediately interviewed on the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were in unfamiliar territory during Super Bowl 56 weekend. Instead of playing in the big game, the team was forced to watch at home, as they were eliminated in the AFC Championship Game by the Cincinnati Bengals. After two straight Super Bowl appearances and a ring, this team faltered in their […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are currently leading in Super Bowl 56 against the Los Angeles Rams, but things could be taking a turn for the worse. Star quarterback Joe Burrow getting sacked for the seventh time led to him coming up limping on his right leg, causing yet another injury concern. (via Breaking Trends News) https://twitter.com/breakingtrendsn/status/1493048097148129282 […]

It’s finally here. After a drama-filled postseason, Super Bowl 56 is upon us. The Cincinnati Bengals will be facing off against the Los Angeles Rams for the right to lift the Lombardi Trophy. Everyone’s eyes will be on the Super Bowl, included Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. When asked by the media after the […]

Michael Porter Jr. may not be suiting up right now, but he’s still making headlines for hilarious reasons. The Denver Nuggets star went viral recently for a video of him and his car getting towed in the city. The true reason, though, will make you laugh out loud. As Porter Jr. was trying to argue […]

The Washington Wizards are a mess right now. After a hot 10-3 start to their season, the team subsequently collapsed on itself. Reported locker room turmoil and underwhelming performances from key acquisitions became the downfall of the Wiz. As a result, they made massive changes during the trade deadline. Davis Bertans, one of the former […]

Super Bowl weekend is upon us! Around these times, many friends and coworkers place bets on who they think will win the Lombardi Trophy. This year, Super Bowl 56 features an unlikely matchup, as the Cincinnati Bengals face off against the Los Angeles Rams in SoFi Stadium. Apparently, even those in positions of power join […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder drafted Josh Giddey with the sixth overall pick in the latest draft, knowing full well his potential. Half a season in, the Australian rookie is validating the hype surrounding him with the occasional great performance out of him. Josh Giddey’s latest exploits involve triple-doubles and one Luka Doncic. Against the Chicago […]

Joel Embiid has spent the last few years dominating the center position in the NBA. The Philadelphia 76ers star blossomed into a bona fide superstar in the past two years, bringing a blend of power and finesse rarely seen in the NBA. It’s allowed him to be one of the best players in a league […]

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 […]