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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 […]

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 […]