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The Buddy Hield and Dillon Brooks story dates back to the 2016 Elite Eight. However, the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets Game 7 was pure cinema. After Hield dropped a playoff career-high 33 points, he told Amen Thompson what he said to Brooks during the game. “I told him, ‘I sent you home. I’ma […]

The tension between Rudy Gobert and Draymond Green is no secret, even for Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. After Gobert hoped for good from Green in January, the Golden State Warriors reciprocated that statement. However, Finch left an ultimate message with the Frenchman. Chris Finch’s advice to Rudy Gobert given the Draymond Green history […]

There’s a big reason why Ryan Day earned his $12.5 million extension with Ohio State football. His leadership. In a story by On3 Sports, the head coach explained his unique way of teaching the current and new players how to be leaders. “They still don’t know that yet because it’s going to be when they […]

Despite Julian Edelman hinting at an NFL comeback years back, the New England Patriots receiver’s career is over. That being said, New England announced that he will be the 37th member of the Patriots Hall of Fame. The announcement doesn’t come as much of a surprise, considering his tenure with the team. For starters, he […]

All eyes were on the New York Giants when they drafted Jaxson Dart late in the first round. Although they were in the Shedeur Sanders conversation, general manager Joe Schoen made his pick. When asked about Dart, his explanation for selecting him, according to Albert Breer of SI, was rather simple. “What really stands out […]

Although Alperen Sengun made a Houston Rockets Game 7 guarantee, it didn’t come to fruition. Much of it was because of Draymond Green’s constant chatter throughout the series. As a result, it got to Sengun’s head, and he played with a flurry of emotion. Green took advantage of this and got in his head. Despite […]

The Indiana Fever’s demolition of the Brazilian National Team was highlighted by Caitlin Clark doing her best Stephen Curry impression. It shocked many, but not head coach Stephanie White. Although Clark’s 3-point range stacked up to Curry’s, her range is unlike anything the WNBA has ever seen. Although White was pressed about the Iowa legend’s […]

The Houston Rockets were eliminated by the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, which didn’t come as much of a surprise. However, an emerging name for them to trade for is Kevin Durant. However, ESPN insider Bobby Marks is skeptical. While the Rockets have emerged as a front-runner for Durant, the move might not be necessary. […]

The Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs second-round matchup has high respect. Both teams respect one another, especially Panthers head coach Paul Maurice. In the regular season, Toronto cracked the Top-10 for power play effectiveness. In the 2025 NHL playoffs, they have ascended to third. Mostly due to the duo of Mitch Marner and Auston […]

The Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers will play Game 1 of a likely entertaining series. For Golden Knights star Jack Eichel, the matchup with him and Connor McDavid should be a cinematic one. Still, the Vegas center understands what the Canadian star brings to the table. Ahead of the second-round series, Eichel detailed why […]

A shocking Game 1 win left the Indiana Pacers in shock against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Although the Cavs are the Eastern Conference’s best team, Tyrese Haliburton made sure to know that. He explained what his message was via ESPN to his teammates following the monumental win. “It gives us a lot of momentum for sure, […]

The Phoenix Mercury’s Big 3 are the talk of the 2025 WNBA season. However, some of their other signings could carry more weight and value. When the Mercury signed Sami Whitcomb, that was the epitome of an under-the-radar move. The Australian sniper brings that championship experience. Even though she has two WNBA titles to her […]

Ahead of the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs Round 2 matchup, Matthew Tkachuk missed Saturday’s practice. It made many concern, especially after he only played 10:33 during Game 5 against the Tampa Bay Lightning. However, Panthers coach Paul Maurice explained the reasoning behind Tkachuk missing practice. “That’s all by design,” Maurice said. “He had […]

One of the Winnipeg Jets’ top players, defenseman Josh Morrissey, exited Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues with an injury. According to Ken Wibbes of the Winnipeg Free Press, he said this about Morrissey after the injury. “Morrissey just went down the tunnel just before the midway point of the first period,” the tweet […]

The Winnipeg Jets’ Game 7 against the St. Louis Blues hasn’t gotten off to a great start. For Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, it’s been a start from hell. He allowed two goals in the first period, which currently has them trailing 2-0. However, the goals themselves were embarrassing and elicited a plethora of reactions. One […]

Ahead of a crucial Game 7 between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets, Charles Barkley said that he doesn’t think Stephen Curry can have a big game. “I don’t think he’s capable of getting 50,” Barkley said. "I don't think he's capable of getting 50" 😳 Chuck thinks Steph is too worn down to […]

The quarterback competition in Tuscaloosa continues to heat up. For Ty Simpson, he has impressed head coach Kalen DeBoer. Although DeBoer has been recruiting like crazy for Alabama football, he see the quarterback battle unraveling. As he explained via On3 Sports, DeBoer said that Simpson’s trajectory has impressed him. “Ty continues to, I think, trend […]

One of the top pieces of the Golden State Warriors’ rotation will be out against the Houston Rockets on Sunday, as Gary Payton II isn’t playing due to an illness, according to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. This isn’t the first time the team has had a sickness go around. Recently, Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski […]

When Auburn football landed Jackson Arnold in the transfer portal, the talent was always there. After a rough showing at Oklahoma, he returned to the SEC, where head coach Hugh Freeze was a little skeptical. With some of the quarterback competition, Arnold didn’t seem to shy away from it. As a result, Freeze was real […]

Over the course of the 2025 Phoenix Mercury training camp, there has been an even mix of rookies, returners, and veterans. One of the returners happens to be Celeste Taylor. After Mercury signed Taylor last season, it marked her second seven-day contract. However, she found a spot in the rotation due to ongoing injuries. Still, […]

Although Caitlin Clark was sidelined for the Indiana Fever on Saturday, head coach Stephanie White wasn’t too concerned. Before the game, she thought about Clark’s longterm health as opposed to the short term. Fast forward to the end of the game, that sentiment remains. As White explained via Chloe Peterson of IndyStar Sports, the second-year […]

After Corey Seager was sent on the injured list, the Texas Rangers shortstop has been activated, according to the Rangers PR on X (formerly Twitter). As a result, infielder Jonathan Ornelas was optioned to Triple-A Round Rock. Seager sustained the hamstring injury against the Athletics on April 22. Since then, the Rangers went 2-8 and […]

When the Dallas Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer to be the next head coach, it left some questions. One of those would be how he would treat star players Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons. Luckily for Cowboys fans, he’s ahead of the curve. For instance, the head coach paired their lockers together. Although Prescott is the […]

During the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics preseason game on Saturday, a squabble broke out. Mystics rookie Kiki Iriafen pushed Fever guard Sophie Cunningham to the floor. The latter quickly got up and told her “you can’t do that.” To which Iriafen grinned and smiled after hearing her remark. As a result, it set social […]

Although Jaylen Brown was on the Boston Celtics’ injury report during the first round, he might’ve reached a turning point. As he explained via Noa Dalzell of SBNation, Brown is eager for the second round. “I think I’m starting to turn the corner,” Brown said. “Structurally, everything is fine. I’ve had some other stuff going […]

With Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever being the talk of the WNBA, there were concerns about her availability heading into Saturday’s game. This injury was a tad concerning, considering that Clark had a nagging injury throughout training camp. Despite participating in training camp every day, it still raised some concerns. Heading into Saturday’s game, […]

When the WNBA announced Notre Dame would be a spot for the preseason, it gave head coach Niele Ivey the chance to reunite with her former players. As the Dallas Wings and Las Vegas Aces squared off, two of Ivey’s former players, Jackie Young and Jewell Loyd, shared a moment with the head coach. Niele […]

So far this season, Jose Ramirez has been unbelievable for the Cleveland Guardians. He’s put the franchise on his back and has had a variety of compliments about his game. However, he sustained a rather unusual injury on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ramirez sustained a mild ankle sprain in the third inning. He […]

On the heels of a first-round exit, the Los Angeles Lakers fanbase and others had questions. Most notably, the Lakers’ concerns were thrown at head coach JJ Redick. However, Rich Paul stuck by the first-year head coach following a Game 4 blunder. In an appearance on the Chris Haynes Briefs EP, the long-time NBA agent […]

After the Seattle Seahawks drafted Jalen Milroe, the former Alabama quarterback is ready to prove everyone wrong. He infamously put out a tweet that said “Belts 2 A**es.” Regardless, Milroe understands that he’ll need to work for a starting spot. Considering that Seattle signed Sam Darnold in free agency, he will likely be their starter. […]

The New England Patriots have had quite the offseason. In addition to making some big moves in free agency and the 2025 NFL draft, the Patriots brought Josh McDaniels in for his third stint as their offensive coordinator. The pairing of McDaniels and quarterback Drake Maye has former Super Bowl-winning safety Devin McCourty excited. In […]

Stories come and go in the WNBA. In a league full of talented women, Phoenix Mercury star Kahleah Copper finds herself in the thick of the conversation with the top players in the world. With a WNBA Finals MVP, an Olympic Gold Medal, and many other accolades to her name, she’s one of the best […]

After a historic game six performance from Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks center Karl Anthony Towns had a simple response to the Detroit Pistons. “On notice, his tweet read.” Towns was a major factor in the next series win. Ever since he got to New York, he has transcended into one of the league’s best […]

The Bradley Beal and Phoenix Suns saga might be coming to a close. However, there’s one landing spot that Jeff Teague thinks Beal would fit greatly with: the Detroit Pistons. On the Club 520 Podcast, Teague detailed why Beal would make a great fit next to Cade Cunningham. “I love what Malik Beasley and Tim […]

A dramatic Game 6 win by the Los Angeles Clippers against the Denver Nuggets had an interesting story. A day or so before, head coach Tyronn Lue called his players via phone and talked about Game 5. The 131-115 loss in Game 5 wasn’t what the Clippers ordered. However, Lue was grateful because it gave […]

Recency bias is a major element in current sports takes. Ask Jay Williams, who had quite the take about Jalen Brunson. Following the New York Knicks first-round win, Williams had a GOAT take for the former Villanova point guard. “I said it last year, and I’m going to say it again. I know that he […]

There might be some bad juju around the Los Angeles Kings and the Edmonton Oilers. After the Oilers eliminated the Kings on Thursday in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, Anze Kopitar feels that it’s a reflection on the season. After going 48-25-9 for 105 total points, the Kings were a premier team […]

The Colorado Avalanche forced a Game 7 on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. For center Nathan MacKinnon, he was transparent about the game. “Super lucky,” MacKinnon said via ESPN. “Hopefully, we get more of those on Saturday.” MacKinnon is referring to the 10:56 mark in the third period. The puck bounced off the shoulder of […]

The 2025 NFL Draft was a home run for the New England Patriots… or that’s at leats what Mina Kimes believes. They drafted for true positional needs and made an effort to build around quarterback Drake Maye. For instance, the Patriots drafted Will Campbell, an offensive tackle from LSU. The latter was an All-American and […]