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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 […]

Dejounte Murray has arrived. The young San Antonio Spurs guard is having a breakout season, posting career-highs in nearly every stat. His arrival as a star has breathed new life into the franchise, and has them looking at a potential All-Star candidate. If you ask former Spurs forward DeMar DeRozan, though, Dejounte Murray is already […]

John Collins has been one of the more popular picks to participate in the Dunk Contest this year. The high-flying Atlanta Hawks forward has proven his mettle when it comes to the prestigious All-Star event. There’s no question fans would want to see him ball out and make some crazy dunks. However, when asked about […]

When Damian Lillard was announced to be out for a significant portion of the season, Portland Trail Blazers fans looked to Anfernee Simons. The young guard would need to step up big time for the team without their lead guard. He had some big shoes to fill, but they needed to be filled for them […]

Ever since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Divisional Round, rumors about Tom Brady’s retirement have swirled around. His age and family have been the key factors into his decision, and fans are thinking that this could finally be it for the greatest quarterback of all-time. One of the […]

Thursday night’s matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Lakers was marred by controversy. In the middle of the game, Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony had some fans ejected for going too far with their heckling. As it turns out, the fan reportedly called Anthony “boy” multiple times. Now, the Sixers brass has dropped […]

Andrew Wiggins has finally done it. After years of unfulfilled potential, the Canadian phenom has put it all together this season. As a result, he made the NBA All-Star Team as a starter, joining Stephen Curry as the Golden State Warriors players to make it in so far. Naturally, everyone was happy for him, even […]

The Chicago Bulls are (almost) back, baby! The skepticism and doubt surrounding this squad heading into the season has been all but erased, as they have raced their way to the top of the Eastern Conference. New acquisitions DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso have immensely been helpful to the team. Despite their insane […]

Mike McCarthy’s tenure with the Dallas Cowboys seemed to be under fire after their humiliating loss in the Wild Card round. Fans and critics have been speculating about McCarthy’s job security ever since that fateful game. However, according to some sources, the ex-Green Bay coach has been given the green light to stay. According to […]

Joel Embiid loves himself a bit of trash talk. The Philadelphia 76ers star has been a notorious troll throughout his entire career, both on and off the court. Despite his media persona, though, Embiid has proven time and time again that he’s a class act off the court. The recent proof of Joel Embiid’s class […]

It’s official: DeMar DeRozan is an NBA All-Star starter. The Chicago Bulls superstar has been absolutely dominant this season, propelling the team to multiple clutch wins. He’s been the franchise’s solid foundation, as they’re looking to make a deep postseason run and win another championship. After his selection, Bulls teammate Zach LaVine made sure to […]

Deebo Samuel’s third season in the NFL has been a coming-out party for him. After making some noise as a rookie and sophomore, the San Francisco 49ers star has proven he belongs amongst the top players in the league. His prowess both on the ground and in the air has his team one win away […]

Andrew Wiggins has been having a hell of a season for the Golden State Warriors. The veteran forward who was much maligned as a “bust” early in his career has had a breakout season. With the Dubs, however, he has carved out a role as a key contributor to a true championship contender. Because of […]

Jimmy Garoppolo has his fair share of “haters”. The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has long been criticized for his mediocre play despite expectations for him. Getting into multiple Super Bowl games has not changed the tune of his detractors. According to Deebo Samuel, though, Jimmy Garoppolo deserves more respect than hate. In an emphatic Tweet, […]

The Dallas Cowboys suffered yet another collapse in the playoffs, losing to the San Francisco 49ers in the Wild Card round. Much has been made about the team’s miscues in the final moments of the game. However, according to a franchise legend, there’s another area where they need to get better. Dez Bryant, one of […]

NFL fans tuning into the Divisional Round weekend were in for a magnificent treat. After a Wild Card round full of blowouts, the second round brought forth high-intensity matches that went down the wire. The main course for them was the much-awaited heavyweight matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. Boasting two […]

The NFL saved the best Divisional Round matchup for last this weekend, and it delivered in ways we couldn’t imagine. The Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills locked horns in a tight battle dominated by their star quarterbacks: Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen, respectively. It was a game that fans didn’t want to end. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are having a relatively good season, all things considered. Despite having a young roster and low expectations, they are in the middle of a fierce playoff race for the eighth seed in the Western Conference. Key to their run has been Anthony Edwards and his electric scoring performances. However, the Timberwolves were […]

The football world was treated to a magnificent set of games this weekend. The NFL’s Divisional Round brought four heart-stopping games that all ended on the final play. For the most part, most fans thoroughly enjoyed this weekend. However, one Cleveland Browns player wished for something different on his end. Baker Mayfield, the Browns’ quarterback, […]

Against all odds, the San Francisco 49ers are in the NFC Championship Game. A team that barely sneaked into the playoffs in the last week of the season now has a shot at making it to the Super Bowl. All that stands between them are a team that they’ve dominated in the last few years. […]

Von Miller was given new life this season. Being traded from the Denver Broncos to the Los Angeles Rams has the star defensive end looking at another shot at a Super Bowl win. A clutch win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round has Miller one win away from getting back to the […]

Stephen freaking Curry. What else is there to say? The Golden State Warriors star might be in the middle of a shooting slump this season, but that hasn’t stopped him from pulling out magic as he’s always done. In a close game against the Houston Rockets, Stephen Curry nailed a buzzer-beater game-winner to grab the […]

Alex Caruso plays hard every single game. He likely didn’t expect to fall HARD against the Milwaukee Bucks, though. The Chicago Bulls guard took a nasty-looking spill to the floor after a dangerous contest by Grayson Allen at the rim. After the game, the Bulls guard didn’t mince his words when talking about that dangerous […]