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Derrick Rose is a Chicago legend. The New York Knicks point guard came into the league as an electrifying MVP candidate for the Chicago Bulls. Illinois fans have always appreciated Rose’s contributions for the franchise even after his departure, showering him with standing ovations and MVP chants when he returns to United Center. Which makes […]

After a decent start to the season, the Seattle Seahawks have been on a free-fall as of late. They’ve lost eight of their last nine games, their only win coming against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars. Russell Wilson’s injury might be part of this skid, but it’s become increasingly clear that this team has issues even […]

Ezekiel Elliot has been dealing with some minor yet annoying injuries for nearly his entire career. Just last week, he accidentally reinjured his banged-up right knee, hampering his performance a bit. Now, the Dallas Cowboys running back revealed more about this nagging knee injury he has been suffering. Speaking to reporters after their Week 11 […]

The Denver Nuggets are already not doing too well on the injury report list. They’ve been missing the services of star guard Jamal Murray due to an ACL tear, and players have gone in and out of the rotation. This latest injury update on Nikola Jokic after missing their loss to the Bulls, though, can […]

Shohei Ohtani shocked the world last season. Seemingly out of nowhere, the Los Angeles Angels star shocked the world by doing something almost-unheard of in MLB history: be an excellent starting pitcher as well as a hard-hitting slugger in the batter’s box. Ohtani’s exploits with the Angels rightfully earned him the American League’s MVP award. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are… confusing, to say the least. One day, they’ll be beating teams like the Los Angeles Lakers in astonishing fashion. The next game day, they’ll sleepwalk against a lowly team and get absolutely smashed in the process. Such is the life of a Timberwolves fan. After another huge blowout win, this time […]

Jared Goff’s first season with the Detroit Lions has been nothing short of a disappointment so far. While the young quarterback isn’t really performing terribly on an individual level, the team as a whole has been a mess. They currently have 0 wins on their record, their only saving grace being a 16-16 draw to […]

A few days ago, Baltimore Ravens fans were in shock when the team announced that star quarterback Lamar Jackson was downgraded to questionable due to illness. Speculations on his chances of playing and what his illness could be floated around. Now, a recent rumor may shed some light on some of these questions from the […]

After a deep postseason run, the Boston Red Sox are looking to retool their pitcher rotation. While they already have great slingers like Chris Sale and Nathan Eovaldi, more pitching talent can’t hurt their chances. And based on who they’re aiming to get, they really are gunning for the best of the best in the […]

Aaron Rodgers has come under fire recently for some of his recent comments regarding vaccination and COVID-19. While he certainly made some polarizing comments about that topic, his latest statement about Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur on another topic may be more well-received. On the way to Minnesota for the Packers’ Week 11 […]

The Las Vegas Raiders announced today that Steve Smith, a former fullback for the team in Oakland, has passed away today. Smith succumbed to Lou Gehrig’s disease, an ailment he’s been battling for more than two decades now. Here’s the Raiders full statement on Steve Smith’s passing. The Raiders Family is deeply saddened by the […]

Another day, another disappointing loss for the Los Angeles Lakers. In LeBron James’ return from injury, the star-studded team just couldn’t get it together, as the Lakers bowed to the Boston Celtics 108 – 130. It was another loss against a team that they should definitely be beating, regardless of health. After the game, LeBron […]

The new and improved Chicago Bulls are proving themselves to be legitimate contenders. They’ve beaten a lot of good teams and trounced on the bad teams, proving their worth as a top-tier team. After a huge road win, they have exorcised one of their biggest demons. Zach LaVine’s monstrous performance against the shorthanded Denver Nuggets […]

The Boston Celtics got back to their winning ways in timely fashion. Facing their long-time rivals in the Los Angeles Lakers, the boys in Beantown stepped up in timely fashion, spoiling LeBron James’ return with a 130 – 108 drubbing of the former champions. Jayson Tatum was magnificent, scoring 37 points on a 50% clip […]

After getting let go by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, Dennis Schroder has had a bit of a renaissance with the Boston Celtics. So when given the chance to exact revenge against his former team, nothing could stop the German point guard. Not even an injury could hold him back. Speaking after the game, […]

Add professional rock-paper-scissors player to the list of Stephen Curry’s greatest achievements. The Golden State Warriors superstar has proven he’s as versatile as anyone in the league. After this wholesome moment with a fan, he showed he can be great at any sport he wants… even rock-paper-scissors. After the Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons on […]

When Dennis Schroder was signed by the Boston Celtics this offseason, many fans clowned them. After all, the guard severely underperformed for the Los Angeles Lakers… all while asking for a huge contract in the process. He was eventually let go from the Lakers and replaced by Russell Westbrook. After a huge win against their […]

One of the most touted prospects in college football is coming to the NFL. Matt Corral, the star quarterback of Ole Miss, has announced his intention to join the 2022 NFL Draft, skipping his redshirt senior year. Corral posted a heartfelt letter on his Twitter account, saying that the Rebels’ home game against Vanderbilt will […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have not lived up to the fans’ expectations early into the season. They were dubbed as the superteam to rival the Brooklyn Nets. However, a slew of injuries and overall inconsistent play have the supposedly mighty Lakers at a mediocre 8 – 8 record to start the season. […]

Antonio Brown made headlines once again, but for the wrong reasons. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver was accused of falsifying his COVID vaccine card by one of his former employees. Since then, both the Buccaneers and Brown himself have made statements denying these allegations. Meanwhile, though, Brown’s camp has an… interesting way of proving […]

The Toronto Raptors are crashing back down to Earth. After a string of close losses and strong wins, Nick Nurse and his crew succumbed to the Utah Jazz 119 – 103. It was an ugly game for the Raptors, as they had a slim lead at halftime but surrendered the lead in the third quarter. […]

Scottie Barnes has been the NBA’s darling as soon as he entered the league. The energetic Toronto Raptors rookie captivated audiences with his bubbly personality and ability to do everything on the court. He has very quickly emerged as one of the Raptors’ best, if not the best, players in less than fifteen games. Because […]

After what looked to be a promising start to the season, the Atlanta Falcons are doing… uh, not great. To say they’ve been struggling to score is a huge understatement. They seem to have forgotten how to score… literally. In a bizarre turn of events, a seemingly decent Falcons offense has did a complete 180 […]

The taunting rule has been a polarizing point of contention in the NFL. Most recently, the Chicago Bears have been hit hard with this controversial rule. Linebacker Cassius Marsh almost had a game-sealing sack on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in Week 9, but was taken back due to taunting. Afterwards, Marsh was fined nearly […]

Bam Adebayo has a close personal relationship with Dwyane Wade. During Wade’s last few years with the Miami Heat, he bonded with the then-rookie Adebayo. The two have kept their brotherhood even after Wade’s retirement from basketball. After a big win over the surging Washington Wizards, Adebayo and Wade once again displayed their close relationship […]

Look, Gregg Popovich is an amazing coach. The San Antonio Spurs have largely built their dynasty because of Pop’s impeccable coaching, leading the franchise to five titles from the late 90s to the 2010s. He is the greatest coach of this era, and arguably one of the greatest coaches of all-time, period. But uh, we’re […]

The New England Patriots seem to have finally found their guy. Rookie quarterback Mac Jones has been a revelation for Bill Belichick and co., as he has helped usher in the post-Tom Brady era. He has led the Patriots to a 6-4 record heading into their Week 11 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. While Jones […]

It’s been a few weeks since Netflix released its insanely popular Korean series Squid Game, but it’s still etched into many people’s minds. That includes a lot of NBA players, and one particular Chicago Bulls guard has an interesting take on a potential “Squid Game” within his team. In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times, […]

Green Bay Packers fans got a major heart attack in Week 10 when running back Aaron Jones went down with what appeared to be a nasty knee injury. Everyone held their breath awaiting what would happen to Jones. While the running back didn’t get off the field with his own power, he got some hilarious […]

The Chicago Bulls are surging right now, much to the surprise of everybody. They have moved up to 9 – 4 after a big 100 – 90 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Led by the dynamic duo of Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, it seemed like the Clippers just had no answer for the […]

Tennis fans looking forward to seeing Roger Federer play in the Wimbledon soon will have to hold their breath a little longer. After missing the US Open tournament due to surgery, the Swiss tennis legend is not quite there yet, according to his coach. Federer’s coach, former top-3 player Ivan Ljubicic, was brutally honest about […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James is a big investor. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has used the latter half of his career investing into various companies and organization in order to secure his spot at the top. His latest exploits, though, involve two other superstars in their respective crafts. Damon Carr of Sports Illustrated […]

It’s been an up-and-down season for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Their play has been consistently inconsistent, as teams are slowly figuring out how to shut down their offense. Despite their struggles, though, their star quarterback is still good for some Mahomes magic when the team needs him to. In the Chiefs’ Week […]

The storm doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon for the Las Vegas Raiders, who are having a tumultuous season in 2021. A 5 – 3 record entering Week 10 fails to show the numerous off-field issues that have plagued the organization in the season. Now, another major setback can potentially derail their season if […]

Trae Young has had a scintillating start to his NBA career. The Atlanta Hawks’ prized point proved doubters wrong by translating his Stephen Curry-like game to the pros seamlessly, scoring and stunting on NBA defenders as if he’s a seasoned pro. He’s already firmly planted his name amongst the best scoring threats of this generation. […]

It’s been a slow and painful process, but Jalen Hurts is slowly piecing it all together. The young Philadelphia Eagles quarterback has been under scrutiny this season for his sub-par play. Recently though, his play has been improving significantly, as he’s been better than his previous form at the start of the season. No one […]

It’s been an up and down season for Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics, who can’t seem to find any sort of consistency in their game. After winning in overtime against the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks, the Celtics weren’t able to push through the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tatum, in particular, had a terrible shooting night despite […]

Scottie Pippen has been on a mission recently. The goal? Apparently, to tear down former Chicago Bulls teammate Michael Jordan’s legacy. In the past few weeks, Pippen has gone on record to either bash or throw shade on MJ seemingly any time he can. It’s… strange, to say the least. Pippen’s latest exploits in throwing […]

It’s no secret around the league that DeMar DeRozan has been through a lot in his life. DeRozan grew up in Compton, Los Angeles; a place notorious for gang-related violence and incidents. Despite how hard his life was, the Bulls star was able to push through and succeed in life, becoming an NBA All-Star. In […]