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It’s still uncertain whether San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle will play or not when the team players the New York Giants on Sunday. But there’s still a chance that he can suit up for the Niners in their Week 3 matchup, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.  From NFL Now: #49ers TE George […]

The loss of star running back Saquon Barkley is a huge blow for the New York Giants’ offense, especially with wide receiver Sterling Shepard also missing time due to a toe injury.  Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett, however, remains confident in the other running backs on the Giants’ depth chart, and believes that they will step […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson made a strong impression early in the season, even emerging as the new favorite to win the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award. The Dallas Cowboys get the privilege of facing off with the Seahawks next. So far, Wilson has passed for a combined nine touchdowns and 610 yards, making 52 […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ defense has looked impressive so far this season. But their Week 3 opponent will provide a test unlike any they’ve faced yet. Ahead of an anticipated meeting with defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh says that the team’s defense will be different from the […]

The Sacramento Kings may have a new general manager in Monte McNair after Vlade Divac stepped down from the position, but it appears that the team’s commitment to their head coach will not change.  McNair himself announced that Luke Walton will still be the team’s head coach next season, according to Jason Jones of The […]

After racing to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers were brought back to earth after the Denver Nuggets handed them a 114-106 defeat in Game 3 to cut their series lead to 2-1.  Before the loss, Los Angeles had won six straight games in the playoffs dating back to […]

Despite the fact that it ended in disappointment, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 2019-2020 season was one to remember. Not only did he win MVP again, but he also bagged Defensive Player of the Year honors. Only five players have won both MVP and DPOY in their careers, and only three of them took home […]

Even if the NBA playoffs are still underway, the New York Knicks are already looking ahead to the next season. And it looks like RJ Barrett has put in the work so far in preparation for his sophomore season. The 20-year old shooting guard has already been attending individual workouts with assistant coach Jonnie Bryant, […]

Despite winning their first game of the season, the San Francisco 49ers suffered a spate of injuries to several key players during their 31-13 victory over the New York Jets. As such, the team was critical of the playing field at the MetLife Stadium where the Week 2 match took place. But while the NFL […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are off to a 2-0 start in the 2020 NFL season, and part of that is due to their defense. One player who has impressed for the Steelers is defensive lineman Tyson Alualu, who was instrumental in Pittsburgh’s 26-21 win over the Denver Broncos in their Week 2 matchup.  Against the Broncos, […]

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg last Friday night was felt in the NBA and all around sports, with individuals and organizations giving an outpouring of tributes. Among those to give their tributes was the WNBA, which released a statement and a video montage ahead of a semifinal game between Las Vegas […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are halfway to the NBA Finals after racing to a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets, and for backup center Dwight Howard, a trip to the Finals would be a long time coming. It’s been 11 years since his last trip to the championship round, which […]

Saquon Barkley’s third season for the New York Giants may have ended after just two games after suffering a torn ACL, but he vows to be back better than ever. And he’s using one of basketball’s greatest players as inspiration to overcome his injury.  Saquon deleted all of his IG posts except for one. A […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey isn’t known to back down from a challenge since he joined the NFL three seasons ago. Now that he faces another challenge after suffering a high ankle sprain in the Panthers’ 31-17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the running back plans to use the same approach to overcome […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr isn’t afraid to share his political opinions. With the November elections fast approaching, he’s taking an extra step to ensure that people from a place close to him will have a chance to vote. On National Voter Registration Day, Kerr will join volunteers in Tucson, Arizona and begin a virtual […]

The battle of the big men is considered to be one of the focal points in the Western Conference Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, with the Lakers’ Anthony Davis and Denver’s Nikola Jokic both considered among the best at the position. The Lakers’ other big men, Dwight Howard and JaVale McGee, […]

With 16 championships, the Los Angeles Lakers have a rich playoff history that includes several game-winners. Anthony Davis joined that list after he sank a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to help the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets, 105-103, in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.  With that shot, which Davis called the biggest of his career, […]

It didn’t take Tom Brady long to match the number of touchdowns he had last week in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ loss to the New Orleans Saints. He did it with the help of Mike Evans, a receiver he targeted just once in their season opener.  1️⃣2️⃣ & 1️⃣3️⃣ have the @Buccaneers offense rolling. @TomBrady […]

If there’s anyone who understands how Tom Brady of the Buccaneers must be feeling right now, it’s Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. After having a legendary 16-year stint with the Green Bay Packers, Favre extended his career by playing for the New York Jets in 2008 and the Minnesota Vikings in from 2009 to […]

After failing to score a touchdown in the Chicago Bears’ season opener against the Detroit Lions last week, David Montgomery would not be denied this time. WHAT. A. PLAY.@MontgomerDavid weaves past the defense for SIX. 📺: #NYGvsCHI on CBS📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: https://t.co/gdttfTQjuY pic.twitter.com/qLbGH2hRMo — NFL (@NFL) September 20, 2020 The 23-year […]

The New England Patriots began their post–Tom Brady era with a rousing 21-11 win over the Miami Dolphins in their opening game of the 2020 season. After an injury plagued final season with the Carolina Panthers, quarterback Cam Newton looked like his old self in his first game for the Patriots, proving that head coach […]

Heading into the Western Conference Finals between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, much of the talk was focused on how the Los Angeles Clippers collapsed against the Nuggets to derail the Battle of Los Angeles that was promised since the start of the season. Despite entering another series as the underdog, Denver has proven […]

After a disappointing start to their 2020 season, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to bounce back when they face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 2 this Sunday. Their offense will get some help in the form of running back Miles Sanders, who confirmed that he will play for the Eagles in their game against […]

Another star of a European club has crossed the Atlantic to join the Major League Soccer (MLS). This time, it’s Argentinian Gonzalo Higuain, who joins Inter Miami from Juventus of the Serie A. Higuain joins the squad after stints in his native Argentina, the Serie A, La Liga, and the English Premier League and following […]

After a stunning loss in their opening game, the San Francisco 49ers are looking to return to their winning ways. However, they might have to do it without one of their top offensive weapons. Tight end George Kittle remains a game-time decision for the game against the Jets, 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed in a […]

If you’ve seen the Las Vegas Raiders’ imposing new arena, Allegiant Stadium, and thought that it resembled a weapon and battle station from cinema’s most famous space opera, then you’re not alone.  Raiders owner Mark Davis himself revealed that Allegiant Stadium has been nicknamed the Death Star in a speech introducing the arena. And despite what […]

With the Big Ten announcing that it will play football this season after all, Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields is eager at the opportunity to play for the Buckeyes again. This comes after the conference initially announced that it was postponing its fall sports, including football, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But despite the uncertainty […]

Von Miller is facing a different challenge outside the football field this season, but he is ready for it. After suffering an injury in practice, the Denver Broncos star linebacker underwent surgery to repair damage to his left ankle, which ended his 2020 season before it could begin. He was placed on the team’s injured […]

Another talented draft prospect has decided to skip the 2020 college football season and declare for the NFL Draft. Washington defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike, an incoming senior, announced that he will opt out of his final season with the Huskies and declare for the 2021 NFL Draft, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Onwuzurike’s announcement comes […]

Josh Allen played well in the Buffalo Bills’ 27-17 win over the New York Jets during their season opener. He passed for 312 yards, completed 33 of 46 passes, and threw for two touchdowns. He was also able to help the Bills on the ground, rushing for 57 yards and a touchdown. However, there is […]

After an opening week that saw most NFL teams play in empty stadiums due to guidelines regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, it looks like more fans will be allowed inside stadiums as the season progresses.  According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, some teams are looking to increase the attendance in their upcoming games. 🏈Texans are working towards […]

Russell Wilson knows a great defensive player when he sees one. After all, he has been teammates with some of them, including the members of the Seahawks’ memorable Legion Of Boom defense that helped Seattle win two NFC championships and a Super Bowl victory.  After the Seahawks’ 38-25 Week 1 win over the Atlanta Falcons, […]

When the Los Angeles Lakers signed Rajon Rondo in July 2018, just days after winning the LeBron James Sweepstakes, he was seen as a steadying veteran presence to guide some of the younger players on the team. Sophomore point guard Lonzo Ball, in particular, was perceived as someone who would benefit from a mentorship from […]

The 2020 NBA Playoffs have already provided us with several memorable moments, from game-winners to finger blocks to massive upsets. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics continued that running theme and added another indelible moment to that list, with Heat big man Bam Adebayo blocking a potential […]

Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat came down to a dunk attempt by Jayson Tatum that was blocked by Bam Adebayo at the rim. But it may have never come down to that if Kemba Walker didn’t struggle again with his shot. Walker held himself accountable for […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a lot of reasons to feel good right now. They are coming off a season that saw them return to the playoffs after a three year absence. Despite their inexperience, they gave one of the best teams in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers, all they could handle in the […]

There’s plenty of uncertainty in the Houston Rockets’ camp following the departure of head coach Mike D’Antoni. But one thing that’s sure is owner Tilman Fertitta’s trust in general manager Daryl Morey.   There was some speculation that Morey might join D’Antoni out the door, but that won’t be the case. Fertitta has already tasked the […]

Even if they hadn’t played a game since March and are watching instead of participating in the NBA playoffs, the Golden State Warriors have a lot of reasons to feel good. This is especially true for head coach Steve Kerr.  It was recently announced that former Warriors player Leandro Barbosa will join Kerr’s coaching staff, […]

The Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs not only share a state, but also a highway,  Interstate 10. They are two of the most successful teams in the Western Conference and have met in the playoffs a few times. But unlike other rivalries, there aren’t a lot of altercations, bench-clearing brawls, or war of words […]