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Isaiah Thomas is one of many NBA players who uses social media as a way to interact with fans and share their thoughts on a variety of topics and issues.  Among those topics is the US Presidential Election, with Thomas previously encouraging fans to vote and then later on congratulating Democratic Party candidates Joe Biden […]

The Carolina Panthers were about to take a 17-10 halftime lead against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, until Tom Brady and Mike Evans said otherwise. Brady connected with Evans on a three-yard pass with 35 seconds left, as the Buccaneers found the end zone to tie the game at 17 at the half.  .@TomBrady & @MikeEvans13_ […]

After failing to find the end zone in the first quarter, it was only a matter of time before Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers found one of his usual targets for a score. It happened just a few seconds into the second quarter, when Rodgers found wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling on 1st and 10 […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray will no doubt be focused on getting his team back on the winning track after a narrow 34-31 loss to Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins in their game last week.  But when they face Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, the 23-year old Murray will not only […]

The 2020 NBA Draft and the start of free agency are both set later this week, but that hasn’t really stopped the news cycle about potential player movements around the league. So when ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the Los Angeles Lakers went from discussing a possible trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder about acquiring […]

It seems all but certain that the Los Angeles Lakers will acquire Oklahoma City Thunder guard Dennis Schroder in a trade that includes the Lakers’ 28th pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday. It was a move that would bolster the defending champions’ backcourt and was a pre-emptive move should point guard Rajon Rondo […]

With the NBA Draft and free agency set to happen this week, the Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made a move to strengthen their bid for back-to-back titles. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Lakers are set to trade the No. 28 pick in this week’s draft in exchange for Oklahoma City Thunder guard […]

Since reports emerged that Russell Westbrook wants to leave the Houston Rockets, several teams have been rumored to be among his possible destinations. Among them are the New York Knicks, with Knicks fans being split on whether they want to see the 2017 NBA MVP in a Knicks uniform or not when the 2020-21 season […]

After Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo tested positive for COVID-19 last month, another player considered one of the best in the world has tested positive for the virus in Liverpool forward Mo Salah. BREAKING: The Egyptian FA confirms Mo Salah has tested positive for COVID-19 pic.twitter.com/yBtx5qUamw — B/R Football (@brfootball) November 13, 2020 The Egyptian Football […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has severely limited the number of fans that are able to watch NFL games in person this season, with some teams allowing a limited number of fans and some deciding not to allow any fans inside their stadiums for the entire season. The Dallas Cowboys, however, have set an unlikely record during […]

What a difference a few weeks can make.  After losing five of their first six games to start the season, the Minnesota Vikings have shown signs of life, beating the Green Bay Packers and the Detroit Lions in their last two games to fuel their hopes of a late push for the playoffs. The Vikings […]

The Los Angeles Rams know they have a big opportunity this weekend. After racing to a 6-0 start this season, the Seattle Seahawks have lost two out of their last three games, the latest being a 44-34 road loss to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 9. While the Seahawks’ offense remains one […]

At least one notable player has chosen not to test the waters of free agency this offseason, as Utah Jazz point guard Mike Conley is staying in Salt Lake City. The Jazz vet Mike Conley is expected to bypass free agency, which starts next week, and will reportedly remain in his current contract by not […]

Now entering his eighth season in the NBA, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has emerged as the best player in the league after coming off of a campaign that saw him win the Most Valuable Player and the Defensive Player of the Year awards.  But seven years ago, when he entered the league as an […]

Aside from hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy, receiving a gem-studded championship ring, and raising a championship banner, another benefit of winning an NBA title is a chance to visit the White House and meet the US President. The tradition sports teams of visiting 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to meet the Leader of the Free World is […]

Cavs fans might know this: With three All-Star appearances and two All-NBA Second Team selections, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has established himself as one of the league’s best young players since being selected with the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.  Despite his struggles with injuries which have persisted throughout his […]

After initially being listed as questionable in Week 9, it looks like Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott will be able to play when his team faces the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite being limited in practice this week due to a hamstring strain, Elliott was able to go through a team workout and has been […]

AJ Brown and the Tennessee Titans are trying to get back on the winning track after suffering back to back losses to the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers and the lowly Cincinnati Bengals. Against the Steelers and Bengals, the Titans fell behind early and tried to recover, but could not overcome large deficits in the end. Today […]

After opening the season by losing their first five games, some of them in heartbreaking fashion, Matt Ryan and the Atlanta Falcons have won two out of their last three games, with the only loss being a one-point defeat at the hands of the Detroit Lions in Week 7.  Now, they look to take home […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ new acquisition in wide receiver Antonio Brown is set to make his debut tonight when they face the New Orleans Saints, and while his addition to an already talented offense led by Tom Brady is generally seen as a positive, one of Brown’s former teammates in Ryan Shazier also issued a […]

Throughout his storied NFL career, Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning has gained fans from all over the world as he became one of the best players at his position.  One of them happens to be Jessica Astorga, a 13-year US Air Force veteran who was previously deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. As […]

Now entering his 18th year in the NBA, Carmelo Anthony proved that he still had plenty left in the tank in his first year with the Portland Trailblazers. It’s why this piece is dedicated to Carmelo Anthony’s greatest moments ever. After being acquired last year, he became a key contributor and provided ample support for […]

Since its first episode aired in April, the sports documentary “The Last Dance,” which chronicled Michael Jordan’s storied NBA career and final season with the Chicago Bulls, served as a reminder of how good the 1990s Bulls were while also inspiring other athletes, like Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso. Caruso, a champion with the […]

The NBA and its players have been vocal about getting more people to vote and make their voices heard in the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, and perhaps no player had used his platform for this purpose more than Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. Aside from asking people to register to vote, James has also […]

In a game that could ultimately decide the NFC South Division, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers look to win their fourth straight game and seventh overall this season when they host the 5-2 New Orleans Saints, a team that is looking for its fifth straight victory. After a narrow 25-23 win over the New York Giants […]

With 17 championships and 32 Finals appearances, the Los Angeles Lakers are one of the NBA’s most successful franchises. Some of the greatest players in league history have also played for the Lakers and have helped the team win championships, such as Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, Shaquille O’ Neal, and Kobe […]

With 48.1 million followers, Los Angeles Laker forward LeBron James is one of the most popular athletes on Twitter. He sometimes uses his massive platform to tweet about social issues, such as getting people to vote, and staying vigilant on election day. But most of the time, he uses it just like everyone else: to […]

Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez is known for his antics on the pitch almost as much as he is known as a prolific scorer. In his team’s UEFA Champions League group stage match against Lokomotiv Moscow, Suarez received a yellow card for sneaking behind the referee and looking at the VAR monitor while a play […]

NBA players, its teams, and the league itself have been vocal about getting more people to vote at the 2020 presidential election.  From players using their platform to encourage fans to register and vote to team owners allowing NBA arenas to be used as early voting sites, voting centers, and ballot drop-off locations, the league […]

Kevin Garnett is known as one of the best NBA players of his generation and was also a feared defender for most of his storied 21-year career. Aside from being a champion with the Boston Celtics and a former MVP with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Garnett was also a nine-time member of the All-Defensive First Team […]

With the NBA returning soon, the offseason could either feature a frenzy of moves from different teams or a relatively quiet one as front offices choose to stand pat with such a short turnaround between seasons and so much uncertainty heading into the next year.  The NBA free agent class of 2020 may lack the […]

They may have had their differences in the past, but it seems as if Conor McGregor now respects his UFC rival in the recently retired Khabib Nurmagomedov.  McGregor revealed as much in a Twitter Q&A: A phenomenal grappler fighter. The current best in the sport with it. I’ve the answer however and they know it. […]

The Indianapolis Colts moved up to 5-2 on the season after a 41-21 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. But aside from the Colts’ back to back wins, social media was also buzzing on the performance of running back Nyheim Hines, not just for his football skills, but also for his hidden gymnastics prowess. […]

The Indianapolis Colts are looking for back-to-back wins against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. They will have to do it the rest of the way without veteran wide receiver T.Y. Hilton, who will miss the remainder of the game with a groin injury, according to Andrew Walker of the Colts’ official site. The 30-year-old Hilton […]

It took Indianapolis Colts running back Nyheim Hines six games to score his second touchdown of the season after scoring his first in the Colts’ Week 1 win over Jacksonville. It didn’t take him very long to score his third.  With just over a minute left in the second quarter, Colts quarterback Philip Rivers found […]

The Minnesota Vikings are still looking for their second win of the season against Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. However, they’ll likely have to do it without rookie cornerback Cameron Dantzler, who suffered a scary neck injury late in the first quarter and is also being evaluated for a concussion. Dantzler is being transported […]

After a disastrous first drive, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are right back in it against the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers. After a Jackson pass was intercepted by the Steelers’ Robert Spillane for a pick-6 to give Pittsburgh an early 7-0 lead, the reigning NFL MVP led the Ravens on a drive to get on the […]

After playing later in the Miami Dolphins’ 24-0 victory over the New York Jets in Week 6, fans were excited when it was announced that Tua Tagovailoa, the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, will start on Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams. But in just the second snap of the 22-year old’s […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Six games into the 2020 NFL season and the Patriots have a 2-4 record, matching their worst start through six games since 2000. They head into the Bills Stadium on Sunday to take on the Buffalo Bills, which currently lead the AFC East […]