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The second-round rematch of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets was shaping up to be an incredible match. For the first time in a while, both teams were relatively healthy in their game. As a result, we got a barn-burner matchup featuring two of the best players in the league today in Giannis Antetokounmpo […]

Shaheen Holloway became one of the NCAA’s biggest legends this year after leading the Saint Peter’s Peacocks to the Elite Eight. They were easily the tournament darlings, as they played fast and had incredible upsets during the season. However, after their run, Holloway was immediately recruited by his alma mater Seton Hall. During Shaheen Holloway’s […]

Cade Cunningham started off his rookie campaign on the wrong foot… quite literally. The Detroit Pistons’ first overall pick was sidelined at the start of the season due to nagging leg injuries. As a result, when he did step on the NBA floor for the first time, Cunningham looked shaky at times. However, it’s safe […]

Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul is well-known for a few things. His incredible playmaking skills and deadly midrange game has made him one of the best point guards of all-time. However, off the court, Paul has also done incredible things, as he’s heavily involved in philanthropical works and advocacies. It’s no surprise, then, […]

Antonio Brown is easily one of the NFL’s best wide receivers of this era. The former Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers star was the headliner for some juggernaut squads over the years. However, as of the time of writing this article, Brown hasn’t been signed to a new team yet. In an interview with […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are this year’s biggest surprise. After being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last season, they were expected to marginally improve this year. Ja Morant’s third year, as well as improvements from the other young players, was expected to make them just a tiny bit better. The Grizzlies took that […]

He’s finally back home. After years of moving from team to team, slugger Albert Pujols (who won multiple accolades as a young hitter) is finally returning to his very first team in the MLB, the St. Louis Cardinals. The move was first reported by Katie J. Woo, who also noted that it was a one-year […]

Antonio Brown’s NFL career has been… wild, to say the least. The former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver is undoubtedly one of the greatest wide-outs of his generation. If we were to look strictly on just his on-court production, he’s easily a Hall of Famer. However, his off-the-field antics with the Steelers, Raiders, and the Buccaneers […]

Well, that’s something you don’t see every day. This year’s edition of the Oscars awards seemed like your typical, run-of-the-mill award show. A few controversial decisions, amazing outfits, the likes. But then, out of nowhere, this happened. UNCENSORED WILL SMITH FOOTAGE AS SHOWN ON AUSTRALIAN TV pic.twitter.com/NcRfdjWxqe — David Mack (@davidmackau) March 28, 2022 Yes […]

Amidst a rather turbulent season, undrafted guard Jose Alvarado was one of the biggest bright spots on the New Orleans Pelicans. The guard seemingly came out of nowhere and instantly became a fan favorite for the fans. His tough two-way play and solid shooting has helped the Pelicans recover from a rough start. As a […]

Shaheen Holloway’s incredible success with Saint Peter’s during March Madness was exhilarating for their fans. However, there was a looming problem over the Peacocks: Holloway himself. After his stellar coaching job in Jersey, rumors started floating about the coach transferring to his alma mater Seton Hall. After their loss to the UNC Tar Heels in […]

The NBA world was pleasantly surprised on Sunday night when Shaquille O’Neal and Stephen Curry won an Oscar of their own. The two legends were executive producers of the short documentary “The Queen Of Basketball”. Directed by Ben Proudfoot, the story follows one of the pioneers of women’s basketball Luisa Harris. During his acceptance speech, […]

Do you remember Kobe Bryant winning an Oscar back in 2018? The then-recently retired Los Angeles Lakers star won an Oscar for the Best Animated Short Film for his short “Dear Basketball”. The short was basically an animation of Bryant’s final love letter to the game of basketball. Well, four years later, one of Bryant’s […]

Shaheen Holloway has quickly risen up the ranks as one of the best college coaches in the NCAA. The Saint Peter’s coach has led the 15th-seeded Peacocks to the Elite Eight in one of the greatest underdog stories in March Madness history. Holloway’s matter-of-fact and blunt interviews also gained him a lot of supporters. One […]

Josh Allen’s greatest weapon in the NFL is his two-way ability. His cannon arm allows him to make ridiculous plays, but the sheer threat of his running is what made him such a dangerous cover. When your team was facing the Buffalo Bills, you had to effectively pick your poison against Allen. Next year, though, […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are on a quest to defend their NBA title this season. There’s just one problem, though: they aren’t looking as strong as they were last year. Whether it’s due to injuries or regression, the fact of the matter is that Giannis Antetokounmpo and co. aren’t the same dominant presence that they were […]

Duke’s bid to send Coach K off with a bang, as their March Madness run continues with a win over Eric Musselman’s Arkansas Razorbacks. It was a classic dominant win for the Blue Devils, as they led for the majority of the game and never looked back. After the game, Eric Musselman gave his thoughts […]

The Miami Heat aren’t looking too hot in their last few games. Once the holder of the number one seed in the Eastern Conference, Jimmy Butler, Kyle Lowry, and the rest of the team have looked completely different in their last games. They have gotten blown out by nearly all of their opponents, and tensions […]

Sam Darnold’s status with the Carolina Panthers has been up in the air even before the off-season officially started. After a lackluster first season with his new team, there are fans that want the team to upgrade their quarterback. Whiffing on Deshaun Watson only made the clamor for it louder. According to a former NFL […]

Back in 2017, the Cincinnati Bengals played spoiler against the Baltimore Ravens, securing a spot for the Buffalo Bills to break a post-season drought for them. In response, Bills Mafia sent thousands of donations to Andy Dalton’s foundation at the time. That started a trend of opposing fans showing their respect for their opponents by […]

Stefon and Trevon Diggs are starting to make a name for themselves as one of the better sibling pairs in the NFL. Trevon was the NFL’s king of interceptions last year for the Dallas Cowboys, while Stefon continued being one of Josh Allen’s best weapons with the Buffalo Bills. Of course, the idea of these […]

The Toronto Blue Jays had a rather eventful off-season. After a tumultuous 2021 season that saw them play out of the home stadium in Canada, fans and players are expecting a return to normalcy. However, one member of their coaching staff got himself in trouble for a completely avoidable offense. Pete Walker, the Blue Jays’ […]

The New York Knicks’ season has been a rather tumultuous ride so far. After making a surprise run to the playoffs last season, many fans believed this to be the return of the team to relevance. However, a terrible start to the year, along with some off-court issues, has derailed the team’s progress. After a […]

Jim Larrañaga is already entrenched in the NCAA Tournament’s history books. After all, he was the pilot of the legendary ’06 George Mason team that made it all the way to the Final Four as an 11th seed. That alone will make him remembered amongst the greatest of all time. But like that mad man […]

The upsets continue in this year’s March Madness! The University of North Carolina pulled off their own underdog victory story, knocking off the UCLA Bruins in the Sweet 16. Key to their victory was Caleb Love, who was near-invincible in the second half of their game. His clutch three-pointers all but sealed the deal for […]

Patrick Mahomes’ Texas Tech roots are unbreakable. Even as he’s already one of the NFL’s brightest stars, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has always shown support for his alma mater. He’s gone so far as to support his alma mater’s other sports other than football. So when Texas Tech’s baseball team improbably stole home in […]

Prior to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ matchup against the Dallas Mavericks, an old video of Patrick Beverley went viral. In that video (recorded prior to the start of the season), Beverley said that the hardest player to guard in the NBA was Luka Doncic. It was interesting to see the normally fiery guard give his praise […]

How about them Peacocks, huh? After a dazzling display in the first week of the NCAA Tournament, Saint Peter’s managed to shock the world again, dropping the Purdue Boilermakers in the Sweet 16 to advance to the Elite Eight. This win made them the only 15th-seeded team to ever crack the Elite Eight. Amidst all […]

Jaxson Hayes has been one of the more productive players on the New Orleans Pelicans this season. He has filled in nicely for Zion Williamson, and provides a nice vertical threat for the guards. However, last year, Hayes got into trouble for some legal issues after he reportedly resisted arrest. Now, Jaxson Hayes is being […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been pretty successful over the last few years. However, one team aspect they’ve whiffed on as of late has been their draft selections. Save for Joel Embiid, Philly’s drafting has been underwhelming, to say the least. Markelle Fultz, Ben Simmons, the list goes on. For Zhaire Smith, at least, his biggest […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are having one of the best off-seasons in the NFL thus far. Many fans wanted them to address their god-awful offensive line. So what did they do? They grabbed Alex Cappa from Tampa Bay, Ted Karras from New England, and La’el Collins from Dallas. In just one off-season, they have addressed their […]

Steven Adams has been a rather underrated presence in the Memphis Grizzlies’ rise to the top. The former Thunder and Pelicans center won’t ever wow you with dazzling post moves, but he’s a great interior presence who can defend the rim and create plays for others on the high post. Plus, his screens are a […]

Coach K’s final season in Duke is ending in near-perfect fashion. Save for a slip-up prior to the NCAA Tournament, the Blue Devils have been absolutely insane in the last few weeks. If the cards align right, they could send their legendary coach off with another March Madness trophy. Before that, though, Duke has to […]

After the disaster that was Matt Nagy and Ryan Pace’s tenure in Chicago, the Bears are undergoing a few changes. New coach Matt Eberflus and new GM Ryan Poles are looking to usher a new era in the team, and it starts with their quarterback, Justin Fields. Last season, Fields showed flashes of the brilliance […]

Devin Booker has been on an absolute tear this season for the Phoenix Suns. The franchise guard has carried his team to some monstrous wins this season. When they needed a boost without Chris Paul, Booker delivered for them on all fronts. Booker’s epic 2021 season saw him earn yet another accolade on the Suns […]

The Toronto Raptors welcomed back OG Anunoby to their active roster on Thursday night after he suffered a finger injury. It’s great news for the team, who are starting to get their important players back in time for the playoffs. However, it seems like Anunoby isn’t completely 100% yet. After a stunning win over the […]

Mike Krzyzewski (or Coach K) has been one of the most prominent faces in college basketball for a long time. The legendary Duke Blue Devils coach has turned the program into one of the most prestigious in the country. With Krzyzewski coaching in his final March Madness, he seems to be having a bit more […]

The Gonzaga Bulldogs entered March Madness as the favorites to win it all. With their twin towers of Chet Holmgren and Drew Timme, they looked poised to win it all. Their status as the first seed was a declaration of their talent. Unfortunately, that first seed designation turned out to be a curse for Gonzaga […]

The March Madness tradition of massive upsets continued on the second week of the NCAA Tournament. The Arkansas Razorbacks went ahead and knocked off the tournament favorite Gonzaga in a tense 74 – 68 match. It was another win for Eric Musselman’s insane stretch of games in the tournament. The Arkansas coach was obviously fired […]