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Trae Young is a playoff monster. There were doubters of the Atlanta Hawks star’s ability to perform in the postseason even after last season. After all, he’s only been able to do it once. Who’s to say it wasn’t a fluke performance. However, in their elimination game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Young proved his mettle […]

The intentional walk is a tactical maneuver done in baseball games to hinder the scoring potential of a big hitter. We often see it when a slugger steps up to the plate with runners in scoring position. However, Corey Seager and the Texas Rangers saw a rather bizarre instance of an intentional walk, an instance […]

The Phoenix Suns have given a masterclass in team depth this season. Despite missing guys like Chris Paul and Devin Booker for extended periods of time, the team has found a way to keep it rolling. That next-man-up mentality is what sparked the team’s run to the top of the NBA today. In their playoff […]

Before his entry into the NBA, Zion Williamson made a career out of highlight dunks. The New Orleans Pelicans star dominated the social media landscape during his high school days with his crazy mixtapes. Once he advanced to the college and NBA level, we got to see less and less of Zion the hype machine. […]

WHAT. A. GAME. Against the defending champions Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres slugger Manny Machado had himself a ball game. The star third baseman bat was on fire, hitting 5-of-6 in the game with one home run and two RBIs. Aside from that, Machado put his legs to good use, nabbing two stolen bases against […]

Amid the not-so-shocking news that Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tom Brady was coming out of retirement, there was one interesting side story that came out: his “last” touchdown ball. People believed that Brady’s touchdown pass to Mike Evans would be the last of it’s kind. Because of that, there was a huge bidding war for Brady’s […]

The off-season of turmoil continues for the Dallas Cowboys. Amid sexual assault allegations, contract disputes, and losing many key players to free agency and trades, Jerry Jones’ team hasn’t looked too hot this past few months. Now, another player of theirs is in trouble as he’s a person of interest in a grim murder case […]

Jamal Murray’s injury status has been a major point of concern for many Denver Nuggets fans. The Canadian star has missed the entire season due to an ACL tear last year. There were hopes that Murray could return before the playoffs started. However, those hopes were quickly dashed this week, as there’s still uncertainty regarding […]

This has been an awful year for the Portland Trail Blazers. After signing Chauncey Billups as their new coach, there was hope that the franchise could turn around their awful postseason luck. Alas, it wasn’t meant to be. After struggling to start the year, star point guard Damian Lillard was shut down for the year […]

The 2016 NBA Finals is a memorable time for everyone… except for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. That year, the Dubs were unstoppable, breaking the record for most wins in a regular season with 73. They overcame a 3-1 deficit in the Conference Finals to advance… only to give up their own 3-1 […]

Shohei Ohtani has been one of the most unstoppable players in the MLB so far. The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way player is a monster on both sides of the ball. He could strike you out in one inning, then proceed to slam a home run against your pitcher in the next. His level of two-way […]

Back in 2020, superstar boxer Floyd Mayweather’s daughter Iyanna made the headlines for a rather insane incident. Iyanna was arrested after attacking Lapattra Lashai Jacobs, the mother of one of rapper NBA YoungBoy’s children. The incident happened when Iyanna was just 19 years old. Now, after two years, Iyanna Mayweather has pleaded guilty to aggravated […]

What are the Los Angeles Lakers doing? After a disappointing 2021-22 season, it was widely expected that the Lakers were going to make some moves to improve next season. There were grumblings that head coach Frank Vogel would be fired… but those didn’t make sense at the time. People were talking more on the player […]

Amidst the hype of the Los Angeles Lakers’ improbable win over the Denver Nuggets, a surprising bombshell dropped on Twitter. Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Twitter that the franchise is expected to fire head coach Frank Vogel after the season. While rumors of his firing have been circulating for a while, the timing of the announcement […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season is already over, much to the disappointment of fans. It has been a tumultuous season filled with problems and bad performances. During their final game against the resting Denver Nuggets, it looked to be more of the same from them, as they fell behind by 17 points. However, Lakers rookie […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has arguably one of the coolest monikers in NBA history: “Point God”. The nickname stems back from his early days in the league, where he would display his insane floor general abilities on the court for the Hornets. He’s arguably one of the best point guards of all-time. This season, […]

This is the worst-case scenario for the Philadelphia 76ers. In the final week of the regular season, there has been speculation around Matisse Thybulle potentially being unvaccinated. Missing a road game against the Toronto Raptors all but confirmed that the defensive ace has not taken the jab. Normally, this wouldn’t be a big deal in […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been cruising during the second half of the season. However, they were dealt a nasty blow in their final game of the regular season. Luka Doncic, the team’s ace, suddenly exited the game after coming up hobbled during a live play. You can see the exact moment Doncic injured himself here. […]

It’s safe to say that the Play-In Tournament has been a complete success for the NBA. What was supposed to be a one-off experiment for the bubble became an intriguing way of spicing up the regular season. Now, as the Brooklyn Nets prepare for a run at the Play-In Tournament, Kyrie Irving reflects on the […]

It’s Playoff Vic season, baby! After missing most of the 2021 – 2022 season due to an injury, Victor Oladipo is back with the Miami Heat. He’s had a few struggles here and there, but he’s been looking better and better with every passing game. With the regular season all but over, the team decided […]

The New York Knicks’ 2021 – 2022 season is now over. A season filled with turmoil and disappointment is now in the books, as the team failed to capitalize on their surprise playoff run last year. Despite that, though, there are plenty of things to like from the young guns of the team this season. […]

The San Diego Padres’ pitching rotation has been one of the best so far in the entire MLB. During the first two games of the season, Yu Darvish new acquisition Sean Manaea shut down the Arizona Diamondbacks in their entire run, not giving up a single run. Their starting pitching is poised to be one […]

After getting injured in the midst of the 2021 season, Justin Verlander is back for the Houston Astros. The veteran pitcher returned to the mound for his first team after a long time against the Los Angeles Angels, and it was a magnificent performance. It was highlighted by striking out reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani… […]

The rivalry between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees is a tale as old as time. Spanning decades, the two teams have a fierce hatred for each other, as they’ve battled in countless matches throughout the years. It’s arguably one of the greatest rivalries in sports history, and it still continues to […]

One look at this Memphis Grizzlies team, and you’d think that they’re vastly different from their Grit and Grind counterparts. Those teams, led by Tony Allen, Marc Gasol, and Zach Randolph, were built to wear you down on defense. Meanwhile, the Ja Morant-led version of the team seems to be a lot more loose, free-flowing […]

Jordan Poole has been absolutely phenomenal for the Golden State Warriors this season. After starting the season as the starter, Poole has thrived in a bench role behind the returning Klay Thompson. His sweet moves and even sweeter shooting makes him such a special player. Against the Spurs, though, Poole had a bit of on-court […]

Joel Embiid has become a pioneer in this day and age. In an era where being huge is seen as a disadvantage, guards and wings dominate the league, and centers are all but phased out, the Philadelphia 76ers star has been an anomaly. Using his size and strength, the Cameroonian center has become one of […]

The NFL world was gutted earlier this morning when news broke out about Dwayne Haskins’ tragic death. Haskins, a former draft pick of the Washington Commanders, was hit by a truck on the freeway while he pulled over, resulting in his demise. The news was a gut-wrenching blow to many players around the league. One […]

The Sacramento Kings have had problems searching for good coaches in the last decade. They have cycled through different coaches and players over the last few years, but have failed to find any semblance of consistent success. As a result, they now have the dishonor of having one of the longest playoff droughts in US […]

In October last year, former Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings legend Brett Favre generated headlines … for the wrong reasons. The quarterback was involved in a scandal that featured him accepting a sum of $1.1 million for a speaking appearance he no-showed back in 2017 and 2018. Now, new texts show that the scandal […]

The injury bug has not been kind to the Denver Nuggets this season. The team has missed many key players over the course of the year, leading to a less-than-ideal record relatively speaking. In particular, Jamal Murray has been the biggest concern, with the star missing over a year of action due to an ACL […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are a walking highlight reel. The young team has been electrifying all season, evoking shades of the old-school Showtime Lakers with their style of play. At the head of the operations is Morant, who has had his fair share of insane, seemingly impossible highlights all year long. During his […]

Kevin Durant’s Twitter presence this season has been undefeated. The Brooklyn Nets star has been a lot more comfortable speaking his mind on the social media app, talking with fans and detractors alike. This means we get to hear a lot more of unfiltered takes from KD, as he talks about various basketball stuff on […]

The Utah Jazz have a choking problem. All season long, Rudy Gobert, Donovan Mitchell, and the rest of the team have had troubles closing out huge leads. It’s been a recurring problem for this team as they face multiple struggles throughout the year. Their latest blown lead involve a 17-point Jazz lead over the Phoenix […]

What was supposed to be New York Mets ace Max Scherzer’s heartfelt homecoming to Washington turned into a rather ugly situation quickly. Tensions suddenly flared up when shortstop Francisco Lindor was hit by a wild pitch by relief pitcher Steve Cishek. That incident turned into a bench-clearing situation where Mets players were visibly frustrated. After […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season might already be over, but they aren’t quite done making moves yet. Ahead of the 2022 – 23 season, they have been looking at in-house improvements for next season. First up in their list is an early-season fan favorite that has been balling out in their G-League affiliate. Mac McClung, […]

This was just an embarrassing moment for the Chicago Bulls. Facing the Charlotte Hornets in their home season finale, the team was hoping to inject some life into the fanbase. Instead, though, they got absolutely annihilated by LaMelo Ball and company, resulting in a 133 – 117 game that was not as close as the […]

Pascal Siakam has been absolutely phenomenal for the Toronto Raptors this season. After a disappointing bubble performance and 2020 season, Siakam has bounced back in a huge way for the team. His newly-refined skillset has allowed the team to barge into the playoffs amid what was supposed to be a rebuilding season for the team. […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a Luka Doncic problem. No, it’s not because of his production, far from it actually. The Slovenian phenom has been a fringe MVP candidate this season, posting some of the best numbers of his young career so far. He has been a top-five player in the league this year. The problem, […]