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Tony Khan was trending this Friday on Twitter, but it wasn’t for his plans for the 2022 championship. Big Swole, who recently pulled out of AEW, revealed in an interview that the company’s lack of structure as well as a lack of diversity is what pushed her to leave. This obviously did not sit well […]

The Boston Celtics got a good one in Robert Williams III. The young center has been solid for the team for his entire career. The biggest highlight for him, though, came in a huge win over the Phoenix Suns. Robert Williams posted a triple-double of 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, along with 5 […]

Well, here’s something that you don’t see too often. The NBA and K-Pop (Korean pop) circles don’t usually interact, but recently, one of the biggest K-Pop names shouted out one particular team. When asked what is his favorite team, Suga, a member of the famous Korean boy band BTS, named Damian Lillard and the Portland […]

The Arizona Cardinals are slumping. Again. After starting the season 7 – 0, the team is slowly starting to fall apart. They have lost three straight games at the moment, including one to the lowly Detroit Lions. This late-season collapse has unfortunately been a staple for Kyler Murray and the team under Kliff Kingsbury. Now, […]

Becky Hammon has finally done it. After more than 7 years on the San Antonio Spurs sidelines, the well-respected assistant coach has earned her first head coaching gig. Becky Hammon is signing with the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces on a record-breaking deal to be their new head coach, according to Shams Charania. Just in: San […]

Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in the NHL and the NBA to end the year, MLSE, the company that owns the Toronto Raptors and the Toronto Maple Leafs, have made a big decision. In a statement, MLSE announced that starting on Friday, all ticket sales in Scotiabank Arena will be stopped for at least […]

The wild ending of the heavyweight battle between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Brooklyn Nets got a little chippy towards the end. Joel Embiid and Kevin Durant, the stars of their respective teams, got into it late in the game, as the two played exchanged trash talk. In typical Embiid fashion, he proceeded to wave […]

After a lackluster performance from Jimmy Garoppolo and a thumb injury to boot, San Francisco 49ers fans are looking forward to prized rookie Trey Lance starting in Week 17 against the Houston Texans. The team has been dropping a lot of hints about Lance potentially making his second start as the QB1 in the NFL. […]

The NFL has been experiencing a wave of COVID-19 cases in the past few weeks. While the number of cases have lowered recently, it’s important not to be complacent in this situation. This is what Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott is preaching to his teammates ahead of potential New Year’s Eve celebrations. Via Clarence Hill […]

The Los Angeles Lakers almost had the comeback of the season against the Brooklyn Nets. Down 20 points at the start of the 4th quarter, LeBron James launched a massive counterattack that saw the team almost overcome the deficit. Ultimately, the Nets would escape with a win, despite LeBron’s best efforts. Lakers acting head coach […]

It’s finally happening. After nearly three months of not playing, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving will soon suit up for the team again. The Nets have allowed Irving to return after initially benching him for reasons of not getting vaccinated. With the Nets losing players left and right due to COVID-19, the time is ripe […]

Christmas Day became a tragic moment for Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling. The wide receiver announced that his eight-month old nephew tragically passed away earlier this day. Since Marquez Valdes-Scantling was unavailable to play due to COVID-19 protocols, Packers star and fellow wide receiver Davante Adams made sure to honor his teammate in […]

The Dallas Mavericks are not having an enjoyable Christmas Day. The team is a game under .500, and the league-wide COVID outbreak has ravaged the rotation of Jason Kidd. Worst of all, Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic was ruled out of their game against the Utah Jazz on Christmas Day due to health and safety protocols. […]

Christmas Day is a momentous day in the NBA season. Every year, some of the best teams in the league (and the New York Knicks) play some beautiful basketball as a holiday present to the fans. Even the players themselves think that this a big honor to play on Christmas… except for a certain Golden […]

Christmas Eve is a time for jubilation and glee. For one Philadelphia 76ers guard , though, the holiday season brought unfortunate news for them. Kyle Neubeck confirmed with team officials that Tyrese Maxey’s home in Voorhees, New Jersey was caught in a major fire. Luckily, no one in the Maxey family was hurt. Sixers team […]

After missing multiple games due to a late hit by Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic, Miami Heat forward Markieff Morris looks ready to play again. The rugged enforcer replied to a Twitter account asking for the team to give out more information on Morris’ status. His five-word response? No they don’t! Coming soon!! https://t.co/FFUn5mYGqE — […]

Christmas Day games are a special occasion in the NBA. More often than not, marquee matchups are featured on this special night, giving fans an extra treat during the holiday season. For Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell, playing on Christmas Day is still a huge honor, despite the circumstances surrounding this game. Via Deseret […]

The basketball world has sorely missed Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Clippers superstar has been out since the start of the season due to a leg injury he suffered in last year’s playoffs. Now, as the year 2021 draws to a close, we learn that the Fun Guy’s return might come sooner than anticipated. According […]

AJ Brown finally returned to action for the Tennessee Titans in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers. The star wide receiver missed multiple games due to a chest injury, though you wouldn’t know it by the way he played. His stellar performance gave the team a much-needed boost heading into the final week. After […]

Thursday night’s game between the Denver Nuggets and the Charlotte Hornets shaped up to be a close and grueling battle. Amidst all the tension, though, Hornets forward Kelly Oubre Jr. did something hilarious to lighten the mood a bit and try to give his team an advantage. As Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic was shooting a […]

The Utah Jazz are quietly making a dent in the loaded Western Conference. They haven’t been as flashy as a certain team in the Bay Area, but they’ve been able to get it done consistently on both sides of the ball. Donovan Mitchell’s exploits, as well as timely performances from key supporting players have allowed […]

The Tennessee Titans have lost control of the number one seed in the AFC, though most of it has been out of their control. Losing two major pieces in AJ Brown and Derrick Henry due to injury severely gashed the team’s offense, and as a result, they have faltered just a tinge. With Brown’s return […]

New York Knicks fans were shocked when Tom Thibodeau announced that former All-Star guard Kemba Walker would be benched. While Walker, the team’s marquee signing, wasn’t performing well, it didn’t feel like he warranted a benching. After backup guard Derrick Rose went down with an injury, though, Thibs had no choice but to play Kemba […]

The Deandre Ayton contract dispute was one of the many issues the Phoenix Suns faced outside basketball this season. The team refused to give Ayton the max contract the center asked for, creating outside noise for the team. Despite that, the team trudged forward, rattling off 18 straight wins and a league-best 25 – 5 […]

It’s the home stretch of the NFL season, and the San Francisco 49ers are locked in a tight race for an NFC Wild Card spot. At 8 – 6, the team needs every single break to go their way in these final weeks. However, another injury to their defensive crew could make the difference for […]

Aaron Rodgers and Brett Favre have great history together. The latter became Rodgers’ mentor later on in his Green Bay Packers years. In return, Rodgers continued Favre’s legacy of great quarterback play in Wisconsin, keeping their dynasty alive in the process. It’s fair to say that these two have a lot of love for each […]

Sunday Night Football was a rough night for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Not only were they shut out by the Taysom Hill-led New Orleans Saints, they also lost multiple players to injury. The receiving core took the biggest hit, as both Mike Evans and Chris Godwin both left the game due to injuries. Luckily, help […]

Amid a slew of COVID-19 cases from various teams, the NBA has given its teams ways of bolstering their lineups. Shams Charania reported that the NBA has implemented new rules allowing teams to sign extra players in case of an outbreak within the team. (via ClutchPoints on Twitter) BREAKING 🚨 Effective until Jan. 19, the […]

DeMar DeRozan is shaking off all of his past criticisms. Before, the Chicago Bulls forward was criticized for his penchant of disappearing towards the end of close games. That, coupled with his terrible playoff performances, has made NBA fans call him a serial choker, unreliable when you need him to be. This season, though, DeRozan […]

Would you believe it? The Detroit Lions, after 11 weeks, have figured out this thing called “winning”. After an upset win over the Minnesota Vikings a few weeks ago, Jared Goff and the Lions have taken their next prey: the Arizona Cardinals. Dan Campbell’s crew wrecked the visiting team 30 – 12, beating a team […]

Amidst a turbulent season, the New Orleans Saints had a breath of fresh air against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Defensive end Cameron Jordan, who’s been a long-time member of the team, reached a milestone only the best rushers have ever achieved, and he did it against one of the best quarterbacks of all time, Tom […]

Sunday night’s game between the Baltimore Ravens and the NFC leaders Green Bay Packers turned into a matchup for the ages. Despite star quarterback Lamar Jackson still being out due to an ankle sprain, the team showed incredible fight, going toe-to-toe with the Packers. However, a failed two-point conversion for the Ravens at the end […]

Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill aren’t fair, man. Both guys are one of the top players in their respective positions. Teaming up on the Kansas City Chiefs with a quarterback like Patrick Mahomes? That’s just overkill. The Chiefs are blessed with two ultra-talented receivers for their superstar quarterback to play with. Kelce and Hill’s talents […]

WHAT. A. GAME. In a match with massive playoff implications, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Los Angeles Chargers duked it out in an epic overtime duel for the ages. Both teams went back and forth, treating this match as if it was the AFC Championship game. In the end, the Chiefs won, thanks to […]

The Brooklyn Nets, along with the rest of the NBA, have been ravaged by COVID-19. Their once-vaunted depth was suddenly trimmed down, as multiple players (including star James Harden) went to the dreaded health and safety protocols. They’ve done well surviving for now due to Kevin Durant being himself, but help is on the way […]

Hoo-boy, this season has been a wild ride for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s an up-and-down season filled with struggles and incredible highs on both sides of the ball. Despite that, though, the Chiefs still maintained a stake for the top spot in the AFC. However, against the Los Angeles Chargers, the […]

Fred VanVleet is the ultimate underdog career story in the NBA. After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA Draft, the Toronto Raptors took a flier on the 6’1 point guard. After a few years, VanVleet started making a name for himself as a solid point guard. His ascent came at a head in the 2019 […]

Jake “The Problem Child” Paul has been boxing professionally for over a year now, but he might be forced to stop soon. The former YouTuber-turned-boxer revealed in an interview that he’s been suffering from memory loss and slurred speech, and his doctors have told him to quit boxing before it’s too late. According to Paul, […]

The Peach Bowl matchup between the Michigan State Spartan and the Pittsburgh Panthers lost a very valuable piece. Pittsburgh quarterback and Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett announced that he would start preparing for the NFL draft and forego his final Bowl game in college. Here’s Pickett’s full statement, complete with a message for the Pittsburgh […]