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Purdue entered the 2022 NCAA Tournament with a lot of harsh lessons from their past. The team has historically been one of the better collegiate teams in the country. However, they’ve been on the receiving end of some major upsets over the last few years. Getting knocked out last year by the thirteenth-seeded North Texas […]

The first week of March Madness did not disappoint in the slightest. We had major upsets, Cinderella runs to the Sweet 16, and even a fair share of controversial calls! This week perfectly embodied the spirit of the NCAA Tournament. That, of course, includes some legendary performances from star players, such as what we saw […]

March Madness is a time for crazy upsets and dominating runs from the best teams. It’s easily one of the most exciting US sporting events, as the craziness can reach dizzying heights. However, occasionally someone else other than the players and the coaches will steal the show for the wrong reasons. Take this game between […]

James Harden’s tenure in Philadelphia has been rather polarizing, to say the least. On one hand, the former Rockets and Nets star has had his fair share of awesome games for the Sixers. However, he’s also brought some of his issues he had in his previous teams, such as indifference to defense and a penchant […]

The Cleveland Browns’ surprising trade for Deshaun Watson drew some mixed reactions amongst fans. On one hand, football fans recognized that the trade was a massive upgrade for them. However, others felt uncomfortable supporting Watson, who recently had 22 sexual assault cases filed against him. Recently, one Cleveland native made her feelings known about the […]

Carson Wentz’s exit from the Indianapolis Colts was incredibly messy. After a meh season filled with disappointing games, the Colts decided to trade him to the Washington Commanders. Around the same time, reports about Wentz’s relationship with his old coaching staff started to come out, painting the QB in a negative light. However, on Sunday […]

Alperen Sengun has been one of the most entertaining rookies to watch this year, due to his penchant for highlight reel dunks and passes. However, if you’re a die-hard Houston Rockets fan, you’ll notice a trend with Sengun’s dunks. After every difficult dunk, the Turkish rookie would flex his muscles in some way. During a […]

Donovan Mitchell is a scoring monster. The Utah Jazz star has surprisingly flown under the radar this season, but one look at his games and you’ll see just how good he’s been. Mitchell has become the engine that makes Quin Snyder’s offense as good as it has been as of late. Against his hometown squad […]

Malik Monk has been one of the Los Angeles Lakers this season. The former Charlotte Hornets lottery selection is having a breakout year in LA, averaging nearly 13 points per game off the bench. Monk brings a fresh energy to the bench that the team has sorely lacked all season. In an interview with ESPN’s […]

Talk about disrespectful. On Sunday night, multiple people were charged for breaking into and stealing multiple valuable from the home of the late Denver Broncos star Demaryius Thomas. Among these people charged were a supposed confidant of Thomas. The crime was reported by Thomas’ mother Katrina Smith. Smith called Georgia police after she saw photos […]

The Atlanta Falcons are in a precarious spot in the offseason. In their bid to acquire ex-Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson in a trade, the franchise all but said they were ready to deal long-time QB Matt Ryan. However, they, along with the rest of the league, were blindsided by Watson’s decision to join the […]

He actually did it. Many people doubted he could it. Yet here we are. In his 19th year in the league, LeBron James has become the NBA’s second-leading all-time scorer, surpassing Karl Malone. It was theorized before that he could do it, but it wasn’t really clear whether it would happen. Now, LeBron starts another […]

It’s an end of an era for the Green Bay Packers. After eight years of playing for the green and gold, superstar wide receiver Davante Adams was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders, as per his request. This would mean that his legendary partnership with Aaron Rodgers has come to a close. On Saturday night, […]

March Madness is well underway, ladies and gentlemen! The NCAA Tournament has always been known for one thing: upsets. Due to the sudden death format of the tournament, any team has a chance of knocking out their opponents. The results are some incredible wins by underdog schools. This year’s March Madness features the Saint Peter’s […]

LeBron James may have gotten the glory of being the NBA’s second-leading scorer of all-time, but Kristaps Porzingis all but stole his thunder. The Washington Wizards forward has been balling out in his new team, a nice change of pace from the Dallas Mavericks. On Saturday night, Kristaps Porzingis had an incredibly clutch poster dunk […]

It finally happened. After a rather lengthy wait, LeBron James has finally surpassed Karl Malone in the NBA’s all-time scoring list. LeBron is now second in the list, just behind former Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It’s an epic lifetime achievement that every fan of his should be proud of. As this happened during […]

Newly-acquired Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson has been one of the most polarizing talents in the NFL right now. On one hand, he’s one of the best young quarterbacks in the league right now, with a cannon arm and solid running game. However… his 22 sexual assault cases have soured a fair number of fans […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves have mostly gone under the radar this season. The team has quietly held on to the sixth spot in the Western Conference, which is a massive improvement from last year. Towns is also an All-Star this year, and has been one of the best big men in the league. […]

After a relatively successful stint in Arizona, former Cardinals linebacker Chandler Jones is leaving the team. The 32-year-old signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason, with the deal being made official on Thursday night. It left a few fans of his former team a little saddened. Kyler Murray, the Cardinals’ star QB, was […]

AJ Cole’s punting last season was one of the bright spots for the Las Vegas Raiders. His Pro Bowl-caliber plays gave their defense some much-needed room when the offense put them in a tight spot. However, with the Raiders’ recent acquisition, Cole may not have to use his cannon leg a lot more. After the […]

The Boston Celtics’ massive win over the Golden State Warriors was tainted with controversy. During a loose ball situation, Marcus Smart dove for the ball, undercutting star point guard Stephen Curry in the process. The Warriors star would come up limping, and was later ruled out for a significant chunk of the season. NBA fans […]

After losing Von Miller in free agency to the Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Rams went to work, signing free agent WR Allen Robinson to a new deal. While it’s obviously an amazing pickup for the defending champions, it poses an intriguing question. What are they going to do with Robert Woods? As it turns […]

The Indianapolis Colts might not be involved in the Deshaun Watson sweepstakes, but that doesn’t mean that they can’t benefit from it. After all, should a certain NFC team acquire Watson, one of the better quarterbacks in the league could be headed towards them. The Atlanta Falcons are one of the teams left in Deshaun […]

Well, this is a shocker. After being franchise tagged by the Green Bay Packers, Davante Adams was moved to the Las Vegas Raiders in a blockbuster trade. Adams was by far the team’s best wide receiver, and losing him is a massive blow to the team, who just re-signed Aaron Rodgers. With Rodgers potentially retiring […]

The Seattle Seahawks were one of the first teams to make a boom during the 2022 offseason, trading away star quarterback Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. One of the pieces acquired by the team in the trade was quarterback Drew Lock, who has been widely criticized by fans. Recently, a new teammate of his […]

The Kentucky Wildcats entered their first game of the NCAA Tournament (a.k.a March Madness) as massive favorites over St. Peter’s. Coach John Calipari’s squad has consistently made deep runs in the tournament, and this year seemed like no exception. However, they encountered a boogeyman in Shaheen Holloway. Against the Peacocks, Kentucky uncharacteristically struggled, eventually leading […]

The NBA is enjoying a crazy boon in terms of scoring. Just a few weeks ago, we saw LeBron James author two 50-point masterpieces for the Lakers. Not to be outdone, Nets star Kyrie Irving also scored 60 points in a game recently. Now, an unlikely young gun from the Detroit Pistons joins their company. […]

The 2022 NFL off-season continues to surprise fans around the league. After being given the franchise tag by the Green Bay Packers, Davante Adams was dealt to the Las Vegas Raiders in a trade, reuniting him with his former college quarterback Derek Carr. It’s a move that made an already crazy AFC West even crazier. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ 2021 campaign was a rather unexpected roller-coaster ride for fans. The addition of the seventh seed in the playoffs allowed them to sneak into the postseason during a supposed rebuilding year. However, they were thoroughly outclassed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Wild Card Round. Despite the embarrassing loss in the […]

Prior to the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns, Anthony Davis made some interesting comments. The former All-Star forward insinuated that Phoenix got lucky in last season’s playoffs since he was injured, and if he was healthy they would’ve won that series. It was a controversial take that had people talking. […]

Prior to Sunday night, Ryan Jensen was one of the most coveted free agents on the market. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers center was crucial to protecting Tom Brady prior to his retirement. With the GOAT out of Tampa, teams that needed offensive line help were looking to go for him. However, with Tom Brady announcing […]

Richard Jefferson has quickly become one of the NBA’s most hilarious media personalities. The former New Jersey Nets star has brought a mix of humor and analysis to the commentating booth. What makes him even funnier is his refusal to put a filter on his words. While in the booth for the Los Angeles Lakers […]

With the National League adopting the designated hitter role for 2022, teams in that division scrambled to find their guy. On Sunday night, a former NL contender has found their guy, as the Washington Nationals made a big signing to kick off their off-season. Ken Rosenthal reported that Nelson Cruz, who played for the Tampa […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ anti-climactic exit in the first round to the Phoenix Suns can be attributed to one person: Anthony Davis. The former Pelicans star was injured in Game 4 of their first-round matchup, which didn’t help the team’s chances of making it deep in the playoffs. As a result, the Suns pounced on […]

Tom Brady’s unretirement announcement on Sunday sent shockwaves across the league. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback announced that he’ll be coming back for one more season. Already, his presence affects how the team’s free agents will decide where they go next season. Unfortunately for TB12, at least one Buccaneers player won’t be reconsidering his decision. […]

Ray Allen’s feud with Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce are well-documented. After the superstar shooter left the Boston Celtics to join their rivals in the Miami Heat, his former teammates did not like that move. As a result, Allen was repeatedly left out of celebrations of the Big 4, and was scorned by Garnett and Pierce. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ title defense campaign has been a rocky ride so far. While they haven’t been terrible like other teams on their title defense, they certainly haven’t been playing up to their potential. A big reason for that is Brook Lopez’ extended absence due to a back injury. Because of that, the Bucks are […]

The drama surrounding the Brooklyn Nets and the city of New York has reached new heights recently. Despite some of the current vaccination rules being loosened, star Kyrie Irving is still unable to play in home games for the team. It’s led some of his teammates (most notably, Kevin Durant) to call out the city’s […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers badly needed a spark to their season, Josh Hart answered the call, setting a career-high in points with 44. However, true to Hart’s comedic nature, his impressive play might not even be the highlight of his epic night. For context, Josh Hart achieved a stat-line that has never been seen […]