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It’s a big day for Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson today. Jackson, one of the best college players to set foot in the NCAA, got his jersey retired today by his alma mater Louisville, in a big event to be attended by fans and students. This big ceremony has caught the eyes of many legendary […]

The Miami Heat are back to their winning ways, as they have notched a big 111 – 105 win over the Utah Jazz. Key to that win was Duncan Robinson, who scored twenty-two big points on 6-of-11 shooting from deep. It seems like the Heat sharpshooter has finally found his groove after struggling to start […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves was a disaster is an understatement. Despite it being a close match at the half, the Lakers inexplicably collapsed in the third quarter, leading to an 83 – 107 drubbing from the 4 – 7 Timberwolves. It was an embarrassing defeat for a […]

Stephen Curry is a man of many talents. He’s the greatest shooter of all-time, a three-time NBA champion, two-time MVP, and countless other awards. There’s no question that the Golden State Warriors superstar can do nearly everything on the court. Nothing is impossible with Curry on the floor. But what if Curry was placed in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ investigation into president of basketball operations Neil Olshey and his toxic workplace takes a major turn, as the law firm the Blazers have hired are looking at a more direct source in their investigation. Chris Haynes of Yahoo! Sports reported that O’Melveny & Meyers, the law firm tasked with investigating the […]

Tacko Fall mania took over the Boston Celtics fanbase last year. While the 7-foot-6 center didn’t see the court very often for the team, he was a very beloved presence on the bench due to his height and his soft demeanor. Unfortunately for Celtics fans, Fall left the team this season to join the Cleveland […]

Stephen Curry has officially done it. The Golden State Warriors superstar has finally overtaken legendary shooter Ray Allen in career made three-point shots in the regular season and the playoffs, and he did it in remarkable fashion. Curry’s record-breaking three came in the second quarter of Warriors’ game against the Chicago Bulls. He hit a […]

Before Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was tearing up defenses in the NFL, he did his damage in the NCAA. There, he blossomed as one of the most electrifying players in college football. His ability to run the ball as a quarterback made for some insane highlights, and he earned the first-ever Heisman Trophy for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are struggling big-time. They are dead-last in the league with a 1 – 11 record, as they have failed to find any sort of footing to start the season. Compounding matters is Zion Williamson’s situation: he has reportedly not been even remotely close to game shape, and his injury is taking […]

A week after Seattle University launched an investigation into it’s men’s basketball program, head coach Jim Hayford has resigned from his post. This resignation comes at the heels of multiple allegations of him using derogatory racial slurs around his players. Seattle University’s athletic director Shaney Fink issued a statement after Hayford’s resignation (via TMZ): “‘It […]

Thursday’s matchup between the Utah Jazz and the Indiana Pacers got ugly midway through the gam. Jazz star Rudy Gobert and Pacers center Myles Turner got into it in the fourth quarter after the two tumbled. Gobert appeared to grab onto Turner’s shorts as he was falling down, which the latter didn’t like. The two […]

Week 10 of the NFL got off to a chaotic start, as the Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens battled in a messy, confusing game. The highlight (or lowlight, depending on your perspective) came in the fourth quarter, when Dolphins offensive lineman Robert Hunt caught a pass from Tua Tagovailoa. The big guy put the […]

During the Miami Dolphins’ Week 10 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, head coach Brian Flores decided to sit out their starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa was nursing a fractured finger, and so the organization decided to preserve him and start his backup Jacoby Brissett. However, in an unfortunate turn of events, Brissett also went down […]

The Toronto Raptors pulled away from the Philadelphia 76ers late in the game to escape with a 115 – 109 win. Despite the home team’s late surge, the Nick Nurse-led team stood their ground thanks to huge threes from their starting backcourt of Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. After VanVleet’s dagger three from the […]

Ever since the Kevin Durant – Stephen Curry Golden State Warriors dominated the field in their time together, NBA fans have always wondered if they were better than Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls squad. It’s a fair question: the two teams are undeniably the two greatest teams to play in the NBA. It’s just a matter […]

Toronto Raptors fans are surely happy that Pascal Siakam has returned from his shoulder injury. In his limited time against the Brooklyn Nets, Siakam put on a solid performance of 15 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks. It’s the stat-stuffing performance Raptors fans are used to seeing from Siakam. But while […]

The Charlotte Hornets are uh… not doing too great. They dropped to 5-6 after a devastating collapse in the fourth quarter. How devastating, you ask? They allowed the Los Angeles Clippers to go on a ridiculous 22-0 run to end the game, effectively sealing their chances of winning. That’s not a good look for any […]

The Los Angeles Rams lost a heartbreaker to the surging Tennessee Titans 16 – 28. However, the highlight (or rather, lowlight of the game) for the Rams came early in the second quarter of the game. Veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford threw not one, but two costly interceptions that put the Titans up by two scores. […]

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  […]