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Even after a 136-125 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, the Sacramento Kings still have a 12-15 record, which puts them at 11th place in the Western Conference and just three games behind the eighth spot. They have a chance of returning to the playoffs and ending what is currently the NBA’s longest playoff […]

The NBA has postponed a game for the 25th time this season in accordance to the league’s health and safety protocols. The game between the San Antonio Spurs and Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena that was scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. This comes following […]

Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook has dealt with injuries throughout his career, and has played in just 17 of the Wizards 24 games so far this season. Westbrook has not yet played in both halves of back-to-back games this season for Washington. But according to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, the 32-year-old point guard is not […]

Following Anthony Davis’ departure late in the first half after suffering an Achilles injury, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were unable to recover, falling to the Denver Nuggets, 122-105 on Sunday, which snapped their seven-game winning streak. LeBron led the Lakers with a near triple-double of 22 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, […]

The Dallas Mavericks were locked in a close battle against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. But in the final minute, with the game on the line, everyone knew that it was Damian Lillard’s time. The Trail Blazers superstar guard made another clutch shot in a career full of them, hitting a three-pointer in the […]

On a day that saw a weather delay and a couple of crashes involving multiple vehicles, Michael McDowell emerged as the winner of the 63rd annual Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was McDowell’s 14th time competing in the race and his 385th start; however, it’s the first time ever he won the tournament–having […]

It’s been three years since former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he says that he still doesn’t plan to visit the Hall of Fame and believes that the voting system is still flawed. Despite a 16-year career that saw him become of the greatest players […]

It’s been less than a week since the New York Knicks acquired point guard Derrick Rose in a trade with the Detroit Pistons, but he’s already shown that he can play well alongside rookie guard Immanuel Quickley. Rose and Quickley have played just three games together, which resulted in wins over the Washington Wizards and […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant took the win in his first on-court return to the Bay Area since leaving the Golden State Warriors. The Nets defeated the Warriors on Saturday, 134-117, with Durant chipping in a modest 20 points, five rebounds, six assists, and two blocks while making eight of 19 shots from the field. […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson remains the subject of trade rumors, even as the organization has remained adamant that he will stay with the team. The team has had a lot of turnover, with high-ranking members of the organization stepping down and the team releasing defensive end J.J. Watt. Texans owner Cal McNair also stressed […]

During his three-year stint with the Golden State Warriors, Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant experienced winning his first NBA championship and Finals MVP. He also formed a bond with his teammates and the city that he helped win two titles, which is why his on-court return to the Bay Area for the first time since […]

Kevin Durant has played 18 games for the Brooklyn Nets this season since returning from an Achilles injury that sidelined him for more than a year. But his next game with the Nets will be more anticipated than the others because it comes against the Golden State Warriors, the team for which he played for […]

After being released by the Houston Texans, defensive end JJ Watt now finds himself as a free agent. But it didn’t take long for other teams to start sending hints about recruiting his services, with his brother, Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end TJ Watt, even tweeting about the possibility of playing with him. https://t.co/HacHLcXJI6 pic.twitter.com/6ACIM6YYOZ — […]

With a 13-11 record, the Boston Celtics find themselves in the thick of the fight for the playoffs in the Eastern Conference, where they currently sit at the fourth spot. With the March 25 trade deadline approaching, the Celtics are reportedly looking to add more talent to their roster as they prepare for another playoff […]

Steph Curry is having another strong season for the Golden State Warriors, and has already received MVP consideration from current and former players. On Thursday, he once again made his case for potentially winning a third MVP award, finishing with a game-high 40 points in the Warriors’ 111-105 win over the Orlando Magic. Curry knocked […]

Carmelo Anthony’s days as a scoring champion and perennial NBA All-Star may be behind him, but he showed that he still has plenty left in the tank in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 118-114 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday. It was the Trail Blazers’ fourth win in their last five games and Anthony played […]

With LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the fold, the Los Angeles Lakers certainly aren’t lacking in star power. But former player Mychal Thompson believes that the Lakers could soon have another All-Star on their hands in sophomore Talen Horton-Tucker, who has made an impact for the Purple and Gold this season while playing off […]

The Golden State Warriors have experienced many changes in the last couple of seasons since their last trip to the NBA Finals. But one thing that hasn’t changed is the importance of big man Draymond Green to the team’s success. That is especially true this season when an Achilles injury to Klay Thompson leaves Green […]

It’s only been a few days since the New York Knicks traded with the Detroit Pistons for point guard Derrick Rose, but the team is already looking to add more guards to its roster. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks have set their sights on Bradley Beal of the Washington […]

New Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer has filled out his coaching staff as he looks to begin a new era with his team. The team announced the hiring of the Meyer’s staff on social media, including tapping Chris Doyle to be the team’s director of strength performance. Director of Sport Performance: Chris Doyle ▪️ […]

Aside from being an astrophysicist and an author, Neil deGrasse Tyson is also known for making comments about pop culture on Twitter to his more than 14 million followers. This time, a comment about the Detroit Pistons rubbed people the wrong way. In one of his tweets, Tyson pointed that with the auto industry soon […]

If you had the NBA’s resident pirate admitting that New Orleans Pelicans sensation Zion Williamson is stronger than him, you win today. Over his eight seasons in the NBA, New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams has established a reputation as one of the league’s strongest and toughest players. Adams has battled with some of the […]

An Atlanta Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store that has been standing for more than fifty years and is owned by former NBA player and TV analyst Shaquille O’Neal was engulfed by flames and damaged on Wednesday. According to ESPN, the fire heavily damaged the store on Ponce De Leon Avenue before fire crews were able to […]

Another important member of the Houston Texans organization just parted ways with the team even as they continue to deal with trade rumors surrounding quarterback Deshaun Watson. Texans president Jamey Rootes resigned from his position with the team on Wednesday, the team announced. ESPN’s Adam Schefter offered up context: Last week the Texans dismissed director […]

The Utah Jazz are the best team in the NBA right now. They lead the league with a 20-5 record, which matches its best start in franchise history, having won 16 of their last 17 games. One of the biggest reasons for the team’s success has been the play of guard Donovan Mitchell, who is […]

With the NBA season close to its halfway point, it’s not just the race to the playoffs that is heating up between teams, but also the MVP race between the league’s best players. Among the early contenders for the award are LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers, and […]

After a second consecutive season that ended in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens are looking to improve one specific area, which is protecting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Speaking to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said that one of the team’s priorities in the offseason will be to make sure […]

Sixers superstar Ben Simmons is forever knocked for his inability to shoot jumpers from anywhere on the floor that’s not directly at the time. However, a new stat more than infers that this is no longer a problem. Fans of the Philadelphia 76ers likely remember where they were when they watched it happen, whether it […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of looking like a very different team than they were before the start of the 2020 season. After parting ways with head coach Doug Pederson at the end of the season, the Eagles are also reportedly close to trading away quarterback Carson Wentz. But according to a former […]

When talking about the state of today’s NBA, former players would typically say that they can keep in step and even dominate the current generation of players, while also diminishing their achievements. But for Kevin Garnett, the opposite is true, as he doesn’t think that players from his generation could keep up with today’s players. […]

After getting into multiple verbal altercations on the field during Super Bowl 55, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady texted an apology to Kansas City Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu, according to ESPN’s Jenna Laine. Brady and Mathieu got into each other’s faces during the game, which was won by the Buccaneers, 31-9. The 43-year old […]

After a decade with the franchise, cornerback Patrick Peterson and the Arizona Cardinals are expected to part ways this offseason, according to Matt Verderame of FanSided. Per source, the Arizona Cardinals and former All-Pro cornerback Patrick Peterson are parting ways barring a significant change in stances. Peterson, 30, has enjoyed eight Pro Bowl and three […]

For casual viewers, it seemed like just another case of taunting in a game that was full of them. But for Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Antoine Winfield Jr., it was revenge that was months in the making. In the final minutes of Super Bowl LV on Sunday, as the Buccaneers’ 31-9 win over the Kansas […]

Aside from being the NBA’s reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the Year, Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is also known for his playful humor. From making jokes about possibly retiring after winning a championship to the kind of homecourt advantage he wanted to have in the NBA Bubble last year, the Greek Freak has got […]

After his team’s 31-9 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl 55, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid publicly addressed the multi-car accident involving his son Britt Reid that left a young girl in the hospital and in critical condition. Speaking to reporters after the game, Reid said that his heart bleeds […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers nose tackle Vita Vea has played just six games this season and was largely limited after suffering an ankle fracture that sidelined him for three months. But according to players from both the Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs, Vea could be one of the biggest X-factors in deciding the outcome of Super […]

The New York Knicks have shown a marked improvement so far in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s first season in charge, compiling an 11-13 record and the seventh spot in the Eastern Conference standings heading into Sunday’s game against the Miami Heat. Despite the Knicks’ encouraging start, there are those who say that Thibodeau has been […]

When players from the Kansas City Chiefs and Tampa Bay Buccaneers take the football field on Sunday for Super Bowl 55, there is no doubt that they will be highly motivated. After all, it is the biggest game of the season, and their goal of winning the Lombardi Trophy and the championship ring they worked […]

It’s been just over a week since the trade that sent Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams and more details are emerging from the blockbuster deal. Aside from the Carolina Panthers’ offer to the Lions for Stafford, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Detroit initially requested for defensive tackle Aaron Donald during […]