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The Phoenix Suns are inching closer and closer to a play-in spot. No one feels that more than shooting guard Devin Booker. Since the All-Star break, he’s made a point of emphasis on looking at the standings. “We need to win games, and I’m praying on nobody’s downfall,” Booker said following Monday’s 129-89 win. “But […]

A new era of NBA basketball has meant less physicality, according to Shaquille O’Neal. He believes that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been a beneficiary of that. While James eclipsed the 50,000 total point mark, he might make a run for the regular-season milestone of 50,000 points. On O’Neal’s podcast, the latter explained […]

The 2025 NFL Draft presents an interesting case for many, including Los Angeles Rams general manager Les Snead. The latter had quite the draft the year prior. The Rams selected Jared Verse 19th overall, something that might’ve not happened in this year’s draft. On the Pat McAfee Show, the Rams general manager detailed about the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ offseason has caught the eye of many, including former head coach Bill Cowher. As two of the top quarterbacks, Russell Wilson and Aaron Rodgers remain on the market, there have been questions. After Justin Fields signed with the New York Jets, the options might be dwindling. Not to mention, Rodgers has teased […]

Someone was a part of the Houston Astros trading Kyle Tucker. His name? Chas McCormick. He’s been one of the more highly coveted prospects that the Astros received from the Chicago Cubs. However, his spring training hasn’t gone the way McCormick or anyone else would’ve hoped for. He is 4-for-24 in Grapefruit League games. Regardless […]

As Brandon Graham retired from the Philadelphia Eagles, reactions have begun to fly in from everywhere. Most notably, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie put out a long statement on X (formerly Twitter) about the retirement. The message included Graham’s accomplishments, how he was as a teammate, and a leader off of the field. As he played […]

When the Vancouver Canucks traded JT Miller to the New York Rangers, it ended a split between the fanbase. However, one NHL insider believes that Canucks winger Quinn Hughes played a pivotal part in Miller being traded. NHL insider Elliotte Freidman reported his thoughts via X, formerly Twitter, regarding the move. “I think Hughes really […]

Jokes throughout spring training circled Shota Imanaga and the Chicago Cubs about starting in Tokyo to open the season. Luckily, that wish came to fruition on Tuesday. During the season opener, Imanaga threw four hitless innings before being removed after 69 pitches. He gave up four walks but challenged the Los Angeles Dodgers. His movement […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have done right, in the eyes of Robert Griffin III. After the Bengals re-signed Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins, quarterback Joe Burrow has his two premier receivers back. As a result, it has Griffin III more than optimistic about the Bengals. In a X (formerly Twitter) post, he posted a video and […]

The New England Patriots hoist the No. 4 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, and Travis Hunter is a big name. While the draft itself is creeping up on the calendar, Mel Kiper Jr has posted mock draft after mock draft. Plenty of Patriots fans were happy to see Hunter being selected by the team. […]

Despite a quality win from the Denver Nuggets on Monday, NBA insider Tim Bontemps wasn’t pleased in the slightest. After the Nuggets sat Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Christian Braun, he thought it was a bad representation of the league. On Get Up, Bontemps sounded off regarding their absences in the game. “It’s a horrible […]

When Austin Reaves joined forces with Luka Doncic in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, it had him feeling good. However, Reaves has had one game circled on the calendar in March. Playing the Denver Nuggets. There’s some bad blood between Reaves and the Nuggets. For starters, the team has […]

The Golden State Warriors were wiped out by the Denver Nuggets on Monday in a 114-105 loss. However, Warriors forward Draymond Green feels the frustration within the team. One of the most important things was the team was simply too tired to keep going. While the Nuggets were missing key starters, that didn’t stop them […]

If the Phoenix Suns don’t make the play-in tournament or the playoffs as a whole, majority owner Mat Ishbia has a bold strategy to take. Some are expecting the Suns to entertain trade offers for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. Despite that though, there’s a route that the owner wants to go. According to Ishbia, […]

The Phoenix Suns’ season has not gone the way that shooting guard Devin Booker, or Mat Ishbia would want it to. As a result of the shortcomings, teams like the Houston Rockets have inquired about Booker. That interest took place around the trade deadline. However, Ishbia ruled Booker as off-limits in any trade. He’s mentioned […]

On a flight to New York City in the offseason, Phoenix Mercury legend Diana Taurasi talked to her son, Leo, regarding her retirement. “Is retirement sad?” her son said. At that moment, the influx of emotions overcame the stoic and even-keeled Taurasi. The assassin on the court underwent a flurry of sadness for the four-hour […]

A fight between Steven Adams and Mason Plumlee headlined the Phoenix Suns’ final game of their four-game road trip. During the second quarter, Plumlee was going for a rebound when Adams wrapped him up. However, the latter wouldn’t let go, and neither would the Suns center. As a result, both players didn’t let go and […]

When Andrej Stojakovic joined Cal basketball instead of Kentucky, many were shocked. The son of legendary sharpshooter, Peja, was destined to make a name for himself. After spending his first season at Stanford, the Pac-12 disbanded. Still, he managed to stay where his former school was, in the ACC. However, he joined Cal basketball and […]

When Paolo Banchero committed to Duke basketball, he had a slew of other options. Plenty of schools would’ve let him be the focal point. However, former Blue Devils head coach Mike Krzyzewski put the final stamp on where Banchero would go. As a five-star recruit, the best schools in the nation were actively recruiting him. […]

While the Dallas Cowboys could select Ashton Jeanty in the NFL Draft, some believe that he’s a resemblance of a Hall of Famer, Emmitt Smith. Former Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett wasn’t a fan of that claim. However, from a statistical perspective in college, both were similar. Both Smith and Jeanty played three years in […]

If there was any tension between Jimmy Garoppolo and Davante Adams, it is gone. The newest member of the Los Angeles Rams has tons of support from their backup quarterback. After Garoppolo spent a season with Adams in Las Vegas, it wasn’t a pretty sight. However, once Adams signed with the Rams, it felt like […]

Rutgers basketball’s loss in the Big Ten conference tournament signaled the end for Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey. The two star freshmen were the talk of college basketball. While the two are projected to forego an additional year and enter the NBA Draft, their stock continues to rise. It was quite the season from Harper […]

Slow and steady might be the race, if the race involves Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy and pitcher Jacob deGrom. At the beginning of Spring Training, Bochy remained confident in deGrom starting. Now, he’s taking a different approach. While the Rangers ace is coming back from Tommy John surgery, Bochy wants his pitcher to be […]

The Los Angeles Rams have officially released Cooper Kupp, which made quarterback Matthew Stafford feel a type of way. However, before the release happened, rumors circulated that the Rams would trade Kupp. After no trade transpired, the former Triple Crown winner is now out of Los Angeles. Stafford elaborated more on New Heights with Jason […]

When Atlanta Falcons tight end Kyle Pitts had a long-awaited breakout game, it gave hope to Michael Penix Jr. The eighth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft was picked as the next man up for Kirk Cousins. While Penix never played with Pitts, the chemistry could’ve been sensational. However, NFL insider James Palmer feels […]

Colorado football stars Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter have been the talk of the NFL Draft. No one understands that more than Buffaloes offensive coordinator, Pat Shurmur. While Shurmur gave Hunter a superpower take, he’s done the same for Sanders. Both players are projected to be the first picks taken in their respective positions. However, […]

Kevin Durant has been a big fan of Seattle Mariners centerfielder Julio Rodriguez for quite some time. In his first two seasons in the majors, he took the league by storm. For instance, Rodriguez won the 2022 AL Rookie of the Year award. Not to mention, he made the All-Star game twice, as well as […]

With Kevin Durant becoming more and more likely to leave the Phoenix Suns, options are on the table. For former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams, he wants to see Durant be in his element. After the Suns put Durant in a possible trade to the Golden State Warriors, it might’ve signaled the […]

When Rich Rodriguez returned to West Virginia football, many knew what to expect. However, in a report by TMZ, there was something the head coach did that shocked many. One of the first rules he implemented was banning the social media app TikTok. He doesn’t believe that the platform allows his players to be tough […]

Gonzaga basketball is officially the WCC champions once again. Head coach Mark Few led his team to a 58-51 victory over the first-seeded St. Mary’s Gaels in the WCC conference championship game. After the 20th conference title under Few, this season has been strange, to say the least. Many are still pessimistic after ESPN moved […]

The New Orleans Saints struck gold by signing Justin Reid to a $31.5 million contract, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. While Reid was unlikely to re-sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, he’s taking his talent to the bayou. He will also get $22.5 million as a signing bonus. The star safety was a pivotal […]

The Miami Heat have had a whirlwind of a season. After the Heat traded away Jimmy Butler and ended that saga, former NBA player Jeff Teague thinks a majority of the problems have to do with Pat Riley. The team’s president was the main proponent that forced Butler out of Miami. Teague feels the same […]

As Jonathan Kuminga is set to return from injury, it leaves Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wondering how Kuminga and Jimmy Butler will fit together. Neither guy is a great outside shooter. In a lineup that could see Green, Butler, and Kuminga on the floor together, with none able to consistently shoot from 3, […]

As Corbin Burnes signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks in free agency, it caught many by surprise. While teams like the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays were interested, he ended up going to the desert. While many were surprised by the decision, Burnes was equally as surprised. He detailed on Foul Territory TV […]

LeBron James and Stephen A Smith had quite the altercation during a Los Angeles Lakers game. After Smith called out James’s son, the tension in the arena was thick. During the game, James went over to Smith and talked about it. However, the Lakers star had some support from Matt Barnes, who had a similar […]

When the Las Vegas Raiders traded for Geno Smith, the franchise wasted no time finding their next quarterback. Even though new Raiders executive Tom Brady was looking for a quarterback in the draft, the No. 6 overall pick isn’t helpful. Two of the top quarterbacks, Shedeur Sanders and Cam Ward, will likely be off the […]

UCLA basketball’s first season in the Big 10 was impressive, under head coach Mick Cronin. However, once Stephen Curry joined his alma mater, Davidson, and will be their assistant general manager, Cronin called upon Russell Westbrook. The latter is a legend and well-respected around the Bruins campus. The two-year UCLA basketball guard showed his brilliant […]

Luka Doncic has been a seamless fit with the Los Angeles Lakers. However, former NBA player Chandler Parsons sees one habit that isn’t going away. Doncic’s complaining towards the officials. For instance, Doncic was slapped with a technical foul during the Lakers and Dallas Mavericks game. Although that was an emotional game, Parsons warns of […]

Throughout the 2024-25 NBA season, Phoenix Suns All-Star Kevin Durant has been floated in trade rumors. Before the NBA trade deadline, he was nearly dealt to the Golden State Warriors. Simultaneously, Devin Booker was also entertained by some other teams. Despite the Suns saying that they will not trade Booker, nothing is off of the […]