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After a rousing win over the Dallas Mavericks on Christmas Day, the Los Angeles Lakers will look to win their second game of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which has won its first two games. But the Lakers will have to do it without All-Star big man Anthony Davis, who will not be playing […]

LeBron James has been one of the most scrutinized athletes in the world ever since he first gained prominence as a high school star at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School. His son, Bronny James, another talented high school prospect, has also experienced similar scrutiny, to the point where his seemingly innocent actions can sometimes be […]

What a difference a few weeks can make, especially in the case of Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy. After being on the coaching hot seat in the last few weeks, it appears that the Bears might retain Nagy for the 2021 season, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Multiple people around NFL believe the Bears […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard JJ Redick didn’t play particularly well in their Christmas Day game against the Miami Heat, which the Pelicans lost, 111-98. The veteran guard, in his 15th season, finished with eight points and two rebounds but shot just 1-of-7 from the field. His lone made basket, however, was a 3-pointer, which […]

Kobe Bryant was known not only for being one of the greatest NBA players of all time but also for his work ethic that allowed him to rise to greatness. That work ethic, which he called the Mamba Mentality, has become almost as legendary as the man himself, with former teammates and rivals telling stories […]

The Miami Heat are looking for their first win of the season as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in the first of the five games scheduled on the NBA’s Christmas Day slate. But they will have to do it without their leader in Jimmy Butler, who will miss the rest of the game due […]

Over the years, Pixar has become known for releasing beloved and critically-acclaimed animated feature films. Its latest offering is Soul, which was released on Disney+ on Christmas Day, and features a scene that references the fortunes of the New York Knicks. Soul is about a music teacher named Joe Gardner who gets a chance to […]

Christmas Day games have long been part of the NBA’s schedule, and regularly features some of the league’s best teams and highly anticipated matchups. However, one team that won’t be playing on Christmas is the Memphis Grizzlies, and point guard Ja Morant is hoping that will change. wonder what it feels like to play today […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones remains one of the best in the NFL at his position whenever he plays on the field. However, he hasn’t been able to do that consistently this season as he continues to be bothered by injury. Jones is set to miss the Falcons’ Week 16 game against the 12-1 […]

It’s been more than a month since it was first reported that Houston Rockets star James Harden turned down a two-year, $103 million extension from the team in favor of working out a trade to the Brooklyn Nets. Since then, the situation has gotten more out of hand, with Harden reporting for training camp a […]

Aside from talent and skill, an athlete would also need a healthy dose of self-belief in order to succeed at the highest levels of competition in any sport. Minnesota Timberwolves rookie and 2020 first overall pick Anthony Edwards has proven that he is brimming with talent, and in a recent interview, he showed that he […]

With a 5-9 record and just two games left on their schedule, the San Francisco 49ers are set to miss the playoffs a season after making it to the Super Bowl. But one of the bright spots for the 49ers this season has been rookie wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who is on the cusp of […]

For the second straight year, the Los Angeles Lakers began their season with a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The only difference is that their loss on Tuesday also happened on the night where the Lakers’ players and coaches received their championship rings after the franchise won its first title in a decade in […]

Several players of the Houston Rockets are set to miss their regular season opener against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to COVID-19 contact tracing. However, this contact tracing isn’t related to Rockets All Star guard James Harden, who is also doubtful to play against the Thunder after video showing him at a strip club circulated […]

Embattled Houston Rockets star James Harden finally responded to allegations that he may have violated the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols after a video of him at a strip club made the rounds on social media. Harden posted on Instagram to clarify some details regarding the video that showed him partying, which is already being investigated by […]

Aside from the Miami Heat, the Denver Nuggets were also among the teams that have reportedly had discussions regarding a potential trade for Houston Rockets star James Harden, with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers also in talks about a possible deal. However, one player who wouldn’t be part of any deal with the Rockets […]

After signing a lucrative five-year, $195 million extension this offseason with the Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum made it clear that he wants to remain a Celtic for the foreseeable future. But it wasn’t always like that, as the 22-year-old actually grew up wanting to play for their bitter rival, the Los Angeles Lakers just like Kobe Bryant, […]

After signing the biggest contract for a center in NBA history, Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert looked back at his basketball journey, which began in France years ago. He also had a message for his haters who believe that the Jazz overpaid him, and fellow All Star Donovan Mitchell, with whom he had a […]

After a four year wait, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is once again an NBA champion, which means that The King will get to add another championship ring to his collection. James, who won his fourth title and Finals MVP with the Lakers last season, will receive his fourth championship ring when the Lakers […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is usually known as the one roasting or making fun of his brothers Kostas, who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers, and Thanasis, who is his teammate with the Milwaukee Bucks. This time, it’s Thanasis making fun of his younger brother with the help of a Giannis look-alike on TikTok. Meanwhile, on TikTok… […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving has spoken numerous times about the impact of the late Kobe Bryant on his life after his tragic passing in January. Ahead of a new season, the six-time All Star continues to pay tribute to Bryant, who he has said was one of his idols and a mentor to […]

The Seattle Seahawks head into Week 16 with a crucial game against the Los Angeles Rams that could decide the competitive NFC West race. But they might have to face the Rams and the San Francisco 49ers in their regular season finale without one of their running backs. Rookie DeeJay Dallas suffered a Grade 3 […]

After two strong performances in his first two starts, rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will have another chance to provide a spark for the Philadelphia Eagles offense. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson announced that he will “obviously” start Hurts in their Week 16 game against the Dallas Cowboys over Carson Wentz, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. […]

After a shocking 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, the feeling surrounding the New York Jets is mixture of relief and even joy. Not only did they avoid becoming just the third team to finish with a winless record in a 16-game season, but they also beat a team in contention for […]

After a shocking 23-20 loss to the previously winless New York Jets, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay didn’t mince words about how it felt to be that one Jets win, saying it was an “embarrassing” defeat, per Mark Fischer of the New York Post. The Rams entered the game with a 9-4 record, […]

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers surrounded All-Star big man Anthony Davis with traditional centers in Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee to make up one of the best NBA frontcourts en route to the title. In the offseason, they went in a different direction and signed Marc Gasol to a two-year deal. Howard ended up […]

After racing to a 13-3 lead in the first half, the Seattle Seahawks continued to pour it on the Washington Football Team in the second half. This time, it was running back Carlos Hyde who eluded several Washington defenders for a 50-yard run and found the end zone to extend their lead. This is Hyde’s […]

The New England Patriots look to even their record to 7-7 as they face the 8-5 Miami Dolphins on Sunday in a game with huge implications for both teams. But after taking a slim 6-0 lead into halftime over the Dolphins, they may have to go the rest of the way without one of their […]

Every game, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry reminds everyone why he’s currently the NFL’s leading rusher and one of the most unstoppable forces in the league once he gets going. In Week 15, it was Detroit Lions cornerback Alex Myres’ turn to get that reminder, which came in the form of a vicious stiff arm […]

Slowly but surely, Kevin Durant of the Nets is recapturing the form that made him one of the best players in the NBA before going down with an injury more than a year ago. But the Brooklyn Nets forward said that even though he has played well in his return, he can still get better. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers own the NFL’s second-longest active playoff drought, which stands at 12 seasons. But that drought can end on Sunday if they beat the Atlanta Falcons, although they will also need a tie between the Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings in order to officially clinch a spot in the postseason. But before […]

A lot has changed since the last meeting between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals, a Week 10 matchup that the Steelers won handily, 36-10. Following an 11-0 start, Pittsburgh suffered consecutive losses to the Washington Football Team in Week 13 and the Buffalo Bills in Week 14 to fall to 11-2 and lag behind […]

The Los Angeles Rams boast one of the stingiest defenses in the NFL, and that was never more apparent than in their 24-3 victory over the New England Patriots in Week 14. Coming into the game, the Patriots had won four of their last five games to fuel their flickering playoff hopes. But the Rams […]

After suffering a first-round exit a year after reaching the Western Conference Finals, the Portland Trail Blazers entered the shortened offseason with a clear goal in mind: surround their backcourt of All-Star Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, along with starting center Jusuf Nurkic, with more talent. Now, days before the start of the regular season, […]

After a close loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, the Miami Dolphins enter Week 15 with a game against the New England Patriots that will have huge implications on their playoff chances. However, they might have to face their division rival without wide receiver DeVante Parker, who is dealing with a hamstring strain, […]

Preseason games usually aren’t highly anticipated, since this is a time when teams don’t give their starters heavy minutes as coaches tinker with their lineups just before the start of the regular season. But Sunday’s preseason meeting between the Brooklyn Nets and Washington Wizards was different because it featured the return of Kevin Durant, who […]

After leading the Philadelphia Eagles to their biggest win of the season in just his first start, rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts will get another chance under center. Eagles head coach Doug Pederson wouldn’t commit to Hurts in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s win, but he announced Monday that the rookie will start this weekend against […]

After a first quarter that saw him throw two interceptions and take a 30-yard sack, it was back to regular programming for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs against the Miami Dolphins. And as usual, Tyreek Hill was once again there to help Mahomes and the Chiefs’ offense regain its deadly form with this 44-yard […]

Like most other teams in the NFL, the Jacksonville Jaguars have not been able to stop Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry. When Henry found the end zone with less than a minute left in the second quarter, he celebrated his dominance by channeling another player who has dominated another league with whom he also shares a […]