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When Cade Cunningham was drafted by the Detroit Pistons with the first overall pick, there were high expectations for him. After years of mediocrity, fans hoped the Oklahoma State alum would be the franchise cornerstone for the team. Being the first overall pick tends to put that sort of expectations on your shoulders. A certain […]

Doppelgangers of famous sports athletes aren’t uncommon. We’ve seen such legends like Fat Klay appear and make us laugh. Often, though, these look-alikes bear just a tiny resemblance to their more athletic counterparts. During the Green Bay Packers’ home stand against the Chicago Bears, though, we saw an Aaron Rodgers doppelganger that looked waaay too […]

The Cleveland Browns are in a precarious spot this season. Sitting at 7-6 after a huge win over their division rivals Baltimore, they could potentially miss the playoffs if a few things don’t go their way. The team has been ravaged by injuries, both to their offense and their defense. Now, the team has dodged […]

The Dallas Mavericks have been… okay this season. They sit at seventh in the Western Conference with a 13 – 13 record, which means they aren’t doing bad, per se. However, given the talent they have in Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis, it’s fair to say that this team could be some much more than […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones has been nursing a neck injury for a significant period of time. Despite this injury, he joined the team on their road trip. However, recent developments have some Giants fans worrying about the severity of Jones’ neck ailment. After the Giants’ loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi […]

The Buffalo Bills lost in heartbreaking fashion to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but the team had more pressing issues after the game. Franchise quarterback Josh Allen suffered a left ankle injury in the comeback attempt, and had to have the ankle taped up. Allen showing up to the post-game press conference in […]

Death, taxes, and Stephen Curry raining hellfire on your team. For the longest time, NBA fans accepted that these three things are certain in life. We got accustomed to Curry torturing defenders with his scoring escapades. When the Golden State Warriors visited the Philadelphia 76ers, we expected the same thing to happen. We did not […]

Well, this isn’t a great start to a road trip. The Golden State Warriors started off their five-game stretch ofy away games by getting shut down by the Philadelphia 76ers. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and the rest of the team couldn’t figure out how to stop Joel Embiid, while also getting clamped by the long […]

Nikola Vucevic has been having a rough period. Since his return from a bout with COVID-19, the Chicago Bulls has been struggling big-time on offense. It’s a puzzling development from an All-Star caliber player like Vooch, and he himself is confused by his sudden slump in performance. After the Bulls’ tragic 118 – 92 loss […]

The winner of the Heisman Trophy has been announced. Alabama quarterback Bryce Young won the award, becoming the second straight Crimson Tide player to win the prestigious trophy. While most people think that Young deservedly won the award, a former Michigan Wolverine vehemently disagreed. Taylor Lewan, star tackle of the Tennessee Titans and Michigan alum, […]

It was a special night for Alabama football fans, as Bryce Young won the coveted Heisman Trophy. This is the second year in a row that a ‘Bama player has won the Heisman. Last year, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith won the prestigious award thanks in large part to his excellent play. DeVonta Smith […]

Ahead of the College Football Playoffs matchup between Alabama and Cincinnati, the Crimson Tide get some welcome news. ForHe the second straight year, ‘Bama is home to the Heisman Trophy, as quarterback Bryce Young earned this prestigious honor for the Crimson Tide. (via ESPN) Bryce Young is your Heisman Trophy winner, the fourth @AlabamaFTBL player […]

Friday night’s matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and the Atlanta Hawks got a bit chippy towards the end. Kevin Durant and Trae Young, the two stars of their respective teams, had a little altercation during the fourth quarter. It was rare for KD to argue with any other player not named Westbrook or Tucker, but […]

Stephen Curry is on the brink of basketball immortality. When the Golden State Warriors visit the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, Curry could finally break Ray Allen’s record of most career three-pointers in the regular season. The whole basketball world is intently watching when (not if) he will break that record. Among those watching Stephen […]

The football world was hit with a shocking news last Thursday, as Denver Broncos legend Demaryius Thomas tragically passed away in his home. It’s reported that the wide receiver died due to a seizure he suffered in the shower of his home in Roswell, Georgia. It was heartbreaking to see such a well-loved person in […]

The Sacramento Kings had a chance at a win on Friday night against the Charlotte Hornets. With the score at 124 – 123 in favor of Charlotte and a few seconds left on the game clock, Hornets guard Caleb Martin inexplicably fouled De’Aaron Fox while they were in the penalty. The game was all but […]

The Toronto Raptors got themselves a good one in Scottie Barnes. The electric rookie has been mightily impressive for the team, as he’s been a sharply-honed Swiss Knife for Nick Nurse. His ability to do anything and everything on the court has been a godsend for this young team this season. His latest exploits against […]

Trae Young, man. What else can you even say about this man? The Atlanta Hawks star has been on a mission to plant himself among the league’s best. So far, it’s working: he’s inserted himself into elite territory with his performances this season. Against the star-laden Brooklyn Nets, Trae Young put on a clinic that […]

When Ja Morant went down with a knee injury against the Atlanta Hawks, the basketball world collectively held their breath. Fans have been fearing for the Grizzlies star’s health because of his high-flying tendencies. Luckily, Morant only ended up with a knee sprain, but it then put another question in the minds of fans. Can […]

Neil Olshey’s unceremonious booting from the Portland Trail Blazers might’ve been a harbinger of change for some. After years of balking from Damian Lillard trade rumors, new management might want to start over anew. Almost immediately, the Lillard trade rumor mill started back up again. If new interim GM Joe Cronin would have his way, […]

Moses Moody might not be playing with the Golden State Warriors right now, but boy is he showing some promise in the G-League. Playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the rookie put on a show, dropping 37 massive points against the Agua Caliente Clippers. No one is happier for Moses Moody than his own coach, […]

Playing in the NBA is a grueling grind. Gregg Popovich knows this. He’s been coaching the San Antonio Spurs for more than three decades now. He knows just how big fatigue can affect both teams playing in a game. So when Popovich was asked about the Denver Nuggets’ brutal schedule after the Spurs won against […]

The NFL world was hit with a shocking blow on Thursday night, as former Denver Broncos star Demaryius Thomas passed away at the age of 33. Preliminary police reports gathered by TMZ show that the ex-Broncos wide receiver died of a medical issue in his home in Roswell, Georgia. It’s heartbreaking that someone as young […]

Man, Thursday’s a rough day for Pittsburgh. After losing TJ Watt to injury early in their matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, the Pittsburgh Steelers got absolutely rattled on both ends of the field. Their offensive line couldn’t hold off the Vikings defense, and their defense bowed down to Dalvin Cook. To add salt to the […]

Coming into the 2021 season, everyone knew that the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense would be less than ideal. Ben Roethlisberger is very close to retirement, and it was showing in his play. Everyone expected the Steelers to hang their hat on the defensive side of things, especially with T.J Watt in the fold. Nobody would’ve expected […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers traded away Dennis Schroder, fans of the team expected Talen Horton-Tucker to step up. Much has been made about the potential of this young guard. Horton-Tucker has shown flashes of what he can bring to the table for LeBron James and Anthony Davis. On the Lakers’ Thursday night matchup against […]

Man, Rudy Gobert just keeps on catching strays from the Timberwolves, huh. First, the Jazz center got roasted by Patrick Beverley for their peculiar game-plan against Karl-Anthony Towns. Now, another Wolves player has come out to publicly diss Gobert, and in a much more direct manner. Anthony Edwards, the eccentric young star of the Timberwolves, […]

The Utah Jazz may have thoroughly decimated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, but that isn’t stopping Patrick Beverley from taking jabs at the team. The bulldog point guard dissed Rudy Gobert and Quin Snyder on their game-plan regarding Karl-Anthony Towns, leaving subtle burns along the way. In the Timberwolves’ post-game presser, Patrick Beverley wondered […]

Stephen Curry is set to break every single NBA three-point record. Ever since his breakout 2015 season with the Golden State Warriors, Chef Curry has been unstoppable from deep. His ability to make three-point shots from all angles and his lightning-quick release has led many to crown him the greatest shooter of all-time. Barring any […]

Eli Manning knows a thing or two about great talent. After all, the New York Giants lifer has played with many elite talents in his storied career. He’s played with such talents like prime Odell Beckham Jr., Plaxico Burress, and Saquon Barkley. Manning knows what a great football player looks like. Eli Manning’s championship pedigree […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are investing into their future. As the 2021 regular season is about to be over, the team is starting to hand out extensions to pieces they consider to be vital. Their first target? The special teams, specifically, their kicker and punter. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first reported that Raiders kicker […]

Jaylen Brown has been nursing a hamstring injury in the last few weeks, missing a ton of games in the process. With the Boston Celtics struggling currently, fans have been wanting for the young forward to return. However, the organization is deciding to take a slower, more methodical approach to Brown’s return. Prior to their […]

Aldon Smith just can’t stop being a problem off of the field. A few months after he was arrested on second-degree battery charges in Louisiana, the former San Francisco 49ers first-round pick was arrested once again. It’s just another bullet point in a long list of legal issues and arrests that Aldon Smith has had […]

Dirk Nowitzki’s one-legged fadeaway is one of the most iconic moves in NBA history. The Dallas Mavericks legend utilized all of his seven-foot frame and sweet-shooting ability into this single move. During Nowitzki’s prime, this move was unstoppable. You just can’t guard against this shot. You can’t! In a recent Twitter Spaces appearance, Dirk Nowitzki […]

Jayson Tatum has been having an up-and-down season for the Boston Celtics. Some days, he’ll drop a clean 30 points on efficient shooting. Other days, he’ll have a terrible shooting night that will draw the ire of fans and his new coach Ime Udoka. On Tuesday night, the amazing version of Tatum showed up. Against […]

When Shams Charania reported that Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum had a collapsed lung, fans were immediately scared. After all, a collapsed lung is an injury rarely seen in the NBA. The phrase “collapsed lung” also sounds incredibly terrifying. The mental image of a lung collapsing will send shivers down anyone’s spine. Trail Blazers […]

The discussions regarding the greatest NFL players of all time are complicated. Everyone seems to have differing opinions on who’s the best player to ever play, and more often than not these conversations devolve into full-blown arguments. For New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, though, there’s no question as to who’s the greatest. In […]

Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade were once the best shooting guards in the NBA. Fireworks used to fly whenever the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat met, as the two fiery guards would go at it. One of those battles ended in an iconic moment for Kobe Bryant, as he would nail a tough […]

After a breakout 2020 season that saw him blossom into a solid player, Chris Boucher has seemingly regressed. Toronto Raptors fans have been vocally critical of the Montreal native, as he hasn’t been playing to the same level as he has before. It has led to some wanting him to be traded away from the […]