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After bringing home the Larry O’Brien trophy for the first time since 1971, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have looked… mortal to start the season. They are 4 – 6, thanks in part to many key contributors missing time: Jrue Holiday, Khris Middleton, Brook Lopez, and Donte DiVincenzo have all been unavailable to some […]

Jimmy Butler is one of the funniest players in the NBA. The Miami Heat star has had many hilarious moments on the mic, from the time he fell from a canoe to his fiery defense of country music. You can always count on Butler to give you a hilarious soundbite at any given moment. Case […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have fallen back to earth. After a torrid 5 – 2 start to the season, Joe Burrow and co. have dropped two straight games to unlikely opponents. After a heart-wrenching loss to the New York Jets in Week 8, the Bengals were completely dominated by the Cleveland Browns 41 – 17. This […]

LeBron James has long been chasing Michael Jordan’s ghost. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar is forever tied to the Chicago Bulls legend, as the two are often pitted against each other in the greatest player of all-time debate. Now, it seems like LeBron has done one more thing to match MJ’s illustrious resume. Complex Sports […]

Henry Ruggs got himself caught in a terrible situation recently, as the former Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver was involved in a fatal DUI car crash that killed a 22-year old woman and her dog. Now, this new footage shows just how fast and dangerous Ruggs was going at the time of the accident. TMZ […]

It’s long been known that Luka Doncic is set to be Dirk Nowitzki’s successor in Dallas. The two are Europeans drafted by the Mavs to be the franchise cornerstone, and so far, the Slovenian phenom has lived up to expectations. Luka-mania has captivated the hearts of Mavericks fans everywhere, as Doncic has led the team […]

The Houston Rockets added yet another mark on the loss column, as they succumbed to the Denver Nuggets 94 – 95. In a night where the Nuggets rotation struggled, reigning MVP Nikola Jokic carried the team, as he scored 28 points on a ridiculously efficient 9-15 clip and 9-11 from the free throw line. He […]

RJ Barrett has come into his own for the New York Knicks. After a rocky rookie season, the 2019 third overall pick has been a revelation for Tom Thibodeau, making huge strides in his decision-making and shooting to make him a bona-fide contributor to the team. He’s continued his improvements into Year 3, averaging 19.2 […]

Jim Hayford, head coach of their men’s basketball team, has been suspended for allegedly using racial slurs multiple times. The Redhawks head coach has also been placed on administrative leave, and is currently being investigated by the university for his actions. The report comes from Jeff Goodman, Stadium Basketball’s insider. Goodman reports that the incident […]

It’s hard not physically being able to do the things that you love. Klay Thompson knows that all too well: the Golden State Warriors guard has been away from professional basketball for more than two years now. However, the eccentric Thompson has found ways to keep himself sane and happy during his grueling rehab. Thompson […]

It’s no secret that a majority of the Chicago sports fanbase, including some Bulls fans, don’t like the Green Bay Packers. After all, the Packers and the Chicago Bears have a long-standing rivalry in the NFL, one of the longest in the league. Even just implying that you’re an Aaron Rodgers fan would earn you […]

Looks like Odell Beckham Jr. might just finally get his wish granted, if this recent rumor turns out to be true. Mike Florio of ProFootballTalk reports that the Cleveland Browns have “plans” to release the wide receiver, ending a week-long saga full of rumors and confusion in Cleveland. Per Florio: “The key word in this […]

Jonathan Taylor has been a bright spot in the Indianapolis Colts’ comeback from a terrible 1-4 start. The star running back has been a key contributor for the offense, leading the ground game. Now, Taylor has cemented himself as one of the premier running backs of all-time, after matching one of the legendary running backs […]

Shaquille O’Neal has beef with many of the centers today in the NBA. Most notably, the TNT analyst seems to hone in on Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, often criticizing him and calling him out (unfairly, at times). However, this latest achievement by Gobert might knock down the former MVP down a peg. Justin Kubatko, […]

Just when you think it couldn’t get any worse for Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver, another former player came forth with a nasty allegation against him. This time, it’s Vince Carter, who claims that Sarver had instructed his players to intentionally injure the veteran guard during his return to Phoenix. In an episode of NBA […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants have had some insane matchups over the years. The two rival teams have been at the heart of some of the best games the MLB has ever seen. Amidst this rivalry, two players stood out as the foundations of their respective teams: Dodgers ace pitcher Clayton […]

With Dak Prescott missing the Dallas Cowboys’ Sunday night tilt against the Minnesota Vikings, fans were expecting a sub-optimal performance from America’s team. What they saw, though, was the Cooper Rush show, as the undrafted quarterback played his heart out and steered the Cowboys to a big 20 – 16 win over the Vikings. After […]

The Los Angeles Rams have been surging in the NFL this season, as they have started the season at an impressive 7 – 1 record. Their only loss has been to another 7 – 1 team in the Arizona Cardinals, and they’ve also beaten the defending champions, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A huge part of […]

Spooky SZN is always an interesting time for NBA fans. Why, you ask? Because once Halloween hits, the players channel their inner children and dress up in costumes! Of course, since these are multi-millionaire NBA players we’re talking about, they go absolutely nuts with their fits, rivalling those of professional cosplayers at times. With that […]

Zack Greinke is a man of many talents. He can virtually do it all on the mound, and he’s got the confidence and bravado to execute without hesitation. His latest exploit for the Houston Astros, though, exceeds anything he’s ever done, and is just so quintessentially Greinke. Down 1 – 3 in the World Series […]

Apparently, Aaron Rodgers isn’t the only quarterback that owns a different team in the NFL. Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen also seems to have a different team under his ownership… at least if we’re to go by the statistics. NFL on CBS noted this insane stat after Allen and the Bills dismantled the Miami Dolphins  […]

The New Orleans Saints may have escaped with a win over the defending champions Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but it came with an unfortunate price. Star quarterback Jameis Winston suffered a scary knee injury early into the game, forcing him out for most of the Saints’ big win. The injury looked bad when it happened, and […]

It’s spooky SZN in the NBA, and you know what that means! Our favorite NBA players get to be kids for a day and dress up like children going trick-or-treating! Well, not quite: while many NBA players do put on a costume for Halloween, some take it a step further. Case in point: Los Angeles […]

Tom Brady has it all in the NFL. MVP, Super Bowls, multiple records, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB has earned virtually every accolade he could earn. But despite his on-field success, he credits someone else in his life as the real MVP of his off-court life: Tom Brady’s wife Gisele Bundchen. In his podcast “Let’s […]

The Boston Celtics are doing… uh, not great this season. They dropped to 2 – 4 this season after losing yet ANOTHER double overtime game, this time against the Washington Wizards. It’s been a tumultuous season that involved ugly blowouts, close wins against bottom-feeding teams, and getting booed in their home stadium. Things are certainly […]

Najee Harris has been on an absolute tear for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The rookie running back has taken on an insane work load for the offense, carrying the third-most touches in the league behind Titans RB Derrick Henry and Saints RB Alvin Kamara. Instead of getting exhausted about it, though, Harris is looking forward to […]

Just when the Houston Astros looked comfortably in the lead, the Atlanta Braves swoops back in to turn it around. In Game 4 of their World Series matchup, the Braves were down 1 – 2 at the bottom of the seventh inning. 1 out in, shortstop Dansby Swanson came in clutch and hit this beautiful […]

Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has been the driving force for the Houston Astros’ success in recent years. His stellar hitting and fielding has helped propel the team to multiple deep post-season runs and a championship to boot. Now, the Venezuelan slugger has hit yet another milestone for the team. In Game 4 of their […]

The Houston Astros are in a bit of a pickle right now. They lost Game 3 of the World Series against the Atlanta Braves and are now down 1 – 2 in the series. Losing Game 4 would be catastrophic to their chances of winning the title this season, so the Astros made a big […]

Week 8 of the NFL started off with a bang, as two top teams in the league duked it out in an instant classic. The Arizona Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers had an absolute barnburner of a game. Sadly for Cardinals fans, the game didn’t go in their favor, as Rasul Douglas made a […]

Thursday’s game between the Houston Rockets and the Utah Jazz marked a historic moment for Filipino fans. The game marked the first time two players of Filipino descent played against each other: rookie Jalen Green versus reigning Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson. To commemorate this, the Rockets earlier announced a Filipino Heritage Night […]

The list of injuries grows larger and larger for the Green Bay Packers. Entering their Week 7 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, they were already missing the services of Davante Adams and Allen Lazard due to COVID protocols, and now, they may have suffered another big loss in tight end Robert Tonyan. While going for […]

Watching sports leagues today have both been easier and harder at the same time. On one hand, big-time leagues like the NBA, NFL, and the MLB are very accessible to a lot of people. You can watch your favorite sport on any device available today… but the catch is that you have to pay a […]

The Boston Celtics are off to a disappointing start to their season. They are now 2-3 in their first five games, and their losses have been… uh, not great, to say the least. They lost a double overtime heartbreaker to the New York Knicks in their first game, then got beat up by the visiting […]

Ever since Scottie Barnes was drafted fourth overall by the Toronto Raptors in the 2021 NBA Draft, his name has been tied with Orlando Magic rookie Jalen Suggs. Fans have been hyping up a potential rivalry between the two players, since their draft positions were so close (and Suggs was projected to be the fourth […]

It’s been 19 years, but Carmelo Anthony is still a certified bucket-getter. The veteran forward put forth a monster display for the Los Angeles Lakers, scoring 28 points to help them get their first win of the season. After the game, Carmelo spoke with Lakers beat reporter Mike Trudell about his thoughts on their huge […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are an interesting team to watch heading into the season. There’s a lot of questions surrounding this team right now, most notably about their future. Let’s take a look at some of these questions and see if we can give some predictions on what will be the answer to those questions. […]

Carmelo Anthony has long been regarded as one of the league’s greatest scorers. The Los Angeles Lakers forward’s latest breakthrough will only further cement this legacy of his. Anthony has surpassed NBA legend Moses Malone on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, moving to 9th overall on the list. Interestingly enough, Anthony’s 9th placement means that […]

Stephen Curry is perhaps the greatest player to ever play for the Golden State Warriors. He’s broken all the shooting records of the franchise. Now, the legendary point guard adds another record to the tally book. Warriors PR reports that Curry has notched his 5,000th career assist for the franchise. He’s the only player to […]