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It did not sit well with Dallas Mavericks fans that they lost Game 3 of the NBA Finals. They flocked to American Airlines Center and made it as loud as possible. Those momentum-shifting plays early on by Jason Kidd’s squad got them all riled up. However, the clutch was not too kind to them against […]

Joe Mazzulla noted that composure is what leads to these Boston Celtics games in the NBA Finals. Surely enough, those UFC videos that the head honcho showed before Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks paid off. There was no Kristaps Porzingis for them but Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday all showed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers arguably got better in terms of the offensive side of the floor. Mike Tomlin is getting a shot with a veteran in Russell Wilson while also having Justin Fields as an elite rushing quarterback. But these signal-callers are only going to be successful if their weapons run routes the right way and […]

Aaron Boone and the New York Yankees are known to be a step ahead of most of their rivals in the AL East. This squad prides itself in prospect development and has gotten to reap the benefits of that program. The next big hitter that they are developing is Jasson Dominguez. He might be the […]

Craig Counsell and the Chicago Cubs are in dire need of an insane run to catch up in the NL Central. The Milwaukee Brewers are practically running away with the division while the Cubs have the same amount of wins as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds. A spark plug is necessary to help a […]

There will always be a once-in-a-generation player who will redefine a league whether it is the NBA or WNBA. Since Stephen Curry was drafted by the Golden State Warriors, teams practically eliminated their mid-range sets. They also started playing more five-out actions. While this has not happened quite yet due to Caitlin Clark’s entry, the […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates are getting their groove back after some devastating losses in their series against the Los Angeles Dodgers and Minnesota Twins. They started off their pursuit of sweeping Oliver Marmol’s St. Louis Cardinals in their three-game faceoff with a two-to-one scoreline win. Derek Shelton had a lot of rotational calls which got them […]

There was a deep feeling of emptiness and longing that swallowed Pinehurst before the US Open action started. A fellow elite golfer, Grayson Murray, was noticeably absent amid guys like Scottie Scheffler, and Rory McIlroy playing. The USGA did all it could to commemorate the long and kind life that he had. Even fans from […]

Raheem Morris is taking over an Atlanta Falcons squad that is revamped and ready to win. Kirk Cousins is at the center of their offense with astounding weapons like Kyle Pitts, Drake London, and Darnell Mooney. All of which are going to contribute to an insanely good air raid that will ravage the NFL in […]

Red Bull Racing has gone through a lot in the past couple of months. Max Verstappen’s dominance is slowly being challenged by Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris. Meanwhile, the departure of Adrian Newey is also looming over the Helmut Marko-led team. To top it all off, there are also a lot of issues surrounding Christian […]

Since the 2010 season, there has only been one man in the Seattle Seahawks sidelines who has a constant. Pete Carroll was a staple to every call and decision made by the team whether it was on or off the field. Now, Mike Macdonald is set to take over that role in their upcoming NFL […]

The New Orleans Saints faithful might have been at the edge of their seats after Marshon Lattimore appeared as a name in the trading block. After a season filled with stress and downfalls, Dennis Allen remained confident that his cornerback along with Alvin Kamara would be back for organized team activities. It appears that the […]

Alex Cora has been doing his best to keep the Boston Red Sox afloat in the AL East. Prior to facing the Philadelphia Phillies, they were at an even .500 record. They have also split their win-loss record in the last 10 games. So, is there anything that’s set to change for this squad as […]

Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have a lot to figure out. The rotations and schemes have not been serving this squad quite right against the Boston Celtics. Luka Doncic has been creating a lot of his shots off of broken plays while Kyrie Irving cannot get most of the space he needs to get […]

LeBron James has such a wide network of friends. Whether it is a fellow athlete or an individual who rocks out a stage on constant basis, the Los Angeles Lakers legend knows someone in nearly every industry. Entertainment is one of them. Kevin Hart has been around for a long time he got to meet […]

Satou Sabally may not be playing for the Dallas Wings but she is very supportive of her teammates. The German player was lighting it up on the WNBA courts last season but unfortunately had to be sidelined. But, her injury history is not the primary reason why she went viral on nearly all social media […]

The conversation surrounding Caitlin Clark has gotten a lot more intense since she got left off the Olympics squad. Nonetheless, this does not change the fact that she often plays with the Indiana Fever with a target on her back. Their latest WNBA matchup against the Connecticut Sun may have been a disheartening demolition job […]

Officiating has been quite a headache for most fans of any sport. Whether it is the NBA, Soccer, or MLB, some calls do not just sit right with most people these days who are avid fans of these leagues. Roger Goodell and the NFL are no exception. There have been questionable calls and a lot […]

Nick Nurse is going to get a fully healthy Joel Embiid and a developed Tyrese Maxey on his squad come next season. So, this means that the Philadelphia 76ers could theoretically be one of the favorites to come out of the Eastern Conference. To further hammer that point down, they could very well be getting […]

The NBA Draft is looming and the most important team that might set the tone for this class is the Atlanta Hawks. Landry Fields needs to get Trae Young some help so that the franchise could go back to their winning ways just like three years ago. This top pick is going to be the […]

It has officially been a full season since the Golden State Warriors shook up their 2021 to 2022-winning roster. They decided to run it back in 2022 to 2023. But, chemistry got worse as well as the results that came with it. A key departure from the Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr-led squad was budding […]

Amid the NBA Finals and Stanley Cup Finals going on, sports media has taken a weird turn. Kendrick Perkins and the rest of the First Take crew would rather talk about something that happened over the weekend rather than the Boston Celtics’ win over the Dallas Mavericks. What were they talking about? Well, it was […]

There were a lot of question marks in the Dallas Mavericks system amid their Game 2 loss. Whether it was their defensive execution, getting better spacing for players in Jason Kidd’s system to thrive, or anything else, none of them were answered by in-game adjustments. The Boston Celtics, on the other hand, had multiple guys […]

The Dallas Mavericks are emptying the tank to stay alive in this NBA Finals series. Jason Kidd and his squad have received a lot of haymakers from the Boston Celtics that they have not been able to return. But, one person has been single-handedly keeping them alive. Luka Doncic has not failed to produce such […]

86.1% of teams that go up two to nothing in the NBA Finals end up hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy by the end of the series. While the outcome could be predicted, there is no space for complacency. A lot of moving parts were in play for Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics in their Game 2 […]

There has been a lot of criticism around Jayson Tatum’s game amid the Boston Celtics’ NBA Finals run. Some of it comes from his label as a superstar while others like Jason Kidd have said that Jaylen Brown is the better player in Joe Mazzulla’s system. The star out of Duke is not letting any […]

The NBA Finals bring a different type of intensity between the two squads. This rendition of the matchup between the Jayson Tatum-led Boston Celtics and Dallas Mavericks is no different. Luka Doncic is in green territory for the first two games and he is experiencing every bit of it. Prior to Game 2, some fans […]

Making the jump from college basketball to the NBA can be quite difficult. Recent head honchos like Brad Stevens and Billy Donovan needed to find their footing first prior to experiencing any sort of success. Now, that dilemma is starting to creep up on Dan Hurley as he decides between UConn basketball and the Los […]

James Harden is surely enjoying his offseason after the Dallas Mavericks bounced them out of the NBA Playoffs. The Los Angeles Clippers guard has been seen relaxing alongside his family and girlfriend. However, the camera did not capture his most flattering side during a moment at one of his friend’s reception. He had a look […]

A lot of people have been affected by Kobe Bryant’s sudden and unfortunate passing a little over four years ago. The Los Angeles Lakers legend was able to touch a billion lives during his short time on the planet. Many of those were fellow hoopers who have gone on to pay tribute and continue his […]

The offseason recruitment race is on. A big chunk of the Power Five schools are now offering scholarships left and right to promising young high school standouts. While a lot of them are offensive weapons, the defensive menaces are also getting some love. Chuck McDonald has long been in the headlines as one of the […]

The Boston Celtics proved everyone wrong in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. They played their usual game of well-rounded basketball where everyone was contributing and it paid dividends. Everyone on Joe Mazzulla’s squad got the opportunity to shine whether it was Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, or Derrick White. […]

Luka Doncic is not an easy player to guard. The Dallas Mavericks superstar can practically create space from anywhere on the floor and also execute an insane pull jump shot. But, Joe Mazzulla and the Boston Celtics had him all figured out in this NBA Finals matchup. So much so that they forced him to […]

The first game of this NBA Finals series was a demolition job. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s Dallas Mavericks may have had their own runs but the ones that the Boston Celtics produced were insurmountable. Coach Joe Mazzulla knew exactly who to use in his personnel whether it be Jaylen Brown for drives, Jayson Tatum […]

A lot of teams are on the hunt for players from the Seattle Kraken. After only getting 34 wins and finishing second-to-last in the Pacific Division, there are a lot of things to change when Dan Bylsma arrives. But, there is no certainty of success for this squad even with the new coaching change. This […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been assessing a lot of candidates for their head coaching post. Names like James Borrego, and JJ Redick have been linked to replace Darvin Ham. But, one big individual entered the fray and it looks like he is taking that role sooner than later. Dan Hurley out of UConn could […]

The vitriol hurled against the Boston Celtics is usually the same. It is either that they have been knocking for too long in the NBA Finals or that they might never win it because of how they collapse time and again in the postseason. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been with the squad since […]

The Ohio State football program saw the success of both Georgia and Michigan in recent College Football Playoffs and vows to never lag behind again. Coach Ryan Day has been on a recruitment spree such that his squad could dominate the Big Ten Conference and other cross-conference rivals. This time he might have taken 20 […]

While Pakistan may usually dominate the fields of cricket, they were playing on the USA’s home soil. So, it was just right that Monank Patel, Aaron Jones, and Saurabh Netravalkar among others lit up the powerhouse nation. The fact that they also did it in Dallas made this Cricket T20 World Cup victory all the […]