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Inter Miami have big ambitions heading into this season. After their last campaign did not net them much success in terms of big trophies, they are looking to make even bigger waves. Lionel Messi is at the forefront of it all. Whether it is through their MLS run or in Copa America, his veteran presence […]

It is very apt that two of the Larry Bird trophy winners so far have been Boston Celtics. Two years ago, Jayson Tatum took home the honor after a rough NBA Playoffs series against the Miami Heat. Now, it was Jaylen Brown who took center stage in their sweep of the Indiana Pacers. It was […]

It’s the same story that it was two seasons ago but a different path. The Boston Celtics are coming out of the Eastern Conference NBA Playoffs picture for a chance to snag their 18th Larry O’Brien trophy. This core led by Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum has been here before. They have the experience and […]

Legends of the game always leave an impact to the new generation of stars. When Bill Walton’s passing was made to the public, everyone was heartbroken and could not really fathom how the game would be without him. A lot of letters and farewells were made to the UCLA and Portland Trail Blazers legend. Even […]

After retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles, Jason Kelce is now doing what he loves most. The former center is now spending a lot of time with his family. So, it came to no one’s surprise that he was always going to back Kylie Kelce in all her pursuits. Whether it be through appearing in charity […]

There have been a lot of great guard duos throughout NBA history. The Splash Brothers out of the Golden State Warriors system, Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili who won a lot with the San Antonio Spurs, and Isiah Thomas along with Joe Dumars from the Bad Boy Detroit Pistons are just some who are in […]

Winning a Super Bowl is already tough. Two in a row is a near impossibility. But, three? Even Tom Brady and the New England Patriots dynasty under Bill Belichick could not pull it off. However, this does not mean that no other squad in the NFL’s history will try to do so. The Kansas City […]

Legends of the game are on borrowed time on the face of the planet but their impact is indelible. Bill Walton has certainly been a pillar of NBA and basketball history. He left his mark on the UCLA Bruins, Portland Trail Blazers, Boston Celtics, and the rest of the world. His untimely passing had many […]

Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s roads have been vastly different before this NBA Playoffs run. Then, Jason Kidd along with the Dallas Mavericks front office had a great idea of having the two under the same system. The path was rocky from the start but the additions of Dereck Lively II, PJ Washington, and Daniel […]

Years of experience have led up to this. The Dallas Mavericks are a win away from reaching the final round and get a chance to take home the Larry O’Brien trophy. Everyone was fairly ready to make Anthony Edwards the face of the league after the Minnesota Timberwolves dethroned the Denver Nuggets. But, Luka Doncic […]

The intensity of the Western Conference Finals is showing. This NBA Playoffs clash between the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks and the Minnesota Timberwolves pack that features Anthony Edwards is getting very physical. Whether it’s hounding someone on defense or bodying opponents through their point-of-attack schemes, bodies are getting banged up one way or another. Unfortunately, […]

Charles Leclerc has finally done it! The Monegasque driver for Scuderia Ferrari has won his home race for the first time ever. It was a tough start in the Monaco Grand Prix which resulted in the two Alpine drivers crashing into each other while Sergio Perez’s car looked like scraps after being demolished. But, he […]

It was a tough sight to watch for Atlanta Braves fans when Ronald Acuna Jr. dropped and rolled around in pain. It was vivid for most because they were in glee that this squad was demolishing the Pittsburgh Pirates. Then, the joy of their fans was quickly sucked out whether it was in PNC Park […]

After yet another collapse against the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Playoffs, a plethora of big headlines came out of the Anthony Davis-led Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron James’ free agency was one of them and the other was their search for a new head coach to replace Darvin Ham. There has been a short list […]

To say that the 2024 WNBA Draft class is loaded would be an understatement. These women have brought in a lot of viewers from the NCAA all the way to Cathy Engelbert’s league. A key person amid all of this was Angel Reese. The LSU legend turned Chicago Sky rookie has been making headlines. Usually, […]

An all-time scorer in the NCAA before declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft? One might think that only Caitlin Clark holds that honor and regard, but someone else shares the same distinction. Dyaisha Fair has been lighting the women’s game up since her time at Buffalo and Syracuse. Unfortunately, her professional career did not quite […]

Putting up 38 points in a single quarter in most NBA Playoffs clashes would net a team a win. But, the pace and space era of the league along with the three-point revolution made any lead vanquishable. Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers have constantly needed to learn that the hard way. TJ McConnell, Pascal […]

The NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals got a little more intense. It was thought that Jrue Holiday’s sickness would effectively ruin his impact and Kristaps Porzingis’ absence would be more felt in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. All of that held true until the third quarter. Andrew Nembhard and TJ McConnell were the only […]

A lot of vitriol has been hurled towards Caitlin Clark since she entered the WNBA. Whether some of them stem from her playing time with the Indiana Fever or the impact she brought all the way from the Iowa Hawkeyes, there is always something to be said. Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon once […]

The NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals just took a big swing in terms of momentum. Not only did the Indiana Pacers fail to steal at least one game from the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, they also lost Tyrese Haliburton. The star guard was facilitating the squad’s offense in this postseason run very well until […]

Home races are usually where drivers thrive and turn themselves into legends. Lewis Hamilton made himself known for great runs at Silverstone while Michael Schumacher dominated Hockenheim like no other driver. The same cannot be said for Charles Leclerc. The Ferrari driver always seems like he has demons to exorcise. Especially, whenever he is faced […]

From Stanford all the way to the Los Angeles Sparks, Cameron Brink credits the Curry family for training her and getting her ready for the WNBA. But, it was not Stephen Curry or Dell Curry who were the most influential to her growing up. It was not even any of the basketball players in their […]

Usually, athletes who lack stature certainly make up for their height by being freakishly shifty and insanely athletic. This makes guys like Spudd Webb, Mugsy Bogues, Roy Worters, and Jordan Marchessault among others very impressive in the eyes of fans. The same goes for guys in the NFL. Catching deep balls while running routes against […]

Jaylen Brown is the main man for the Boston Celtics in this series against the Indiana Pacers. He still has a great supporting cast with Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Jayson Tatum but his offensive skill sets are just on another level in the penultimate round of the NBA Playoffs. There is no one who […]

In an NBA Playoffs series, especially the conference finals, both teams are expected to battle it out until the final buzzer. Heck, the Minnesota Timberwolves did not give up and got back up from a 20-point deficit just to defeat the Denver Nuggets just a week ago. The same cannot be said for Rick Carlisle’s […]

One would think that a probable staple to the Pittsburgh Steelers offense for the coming years is Najee Harris. He was blazing right out of his rookie campaign and has been big for Mike Tomlin’s squad. However, Omar Khan and the rest of the front office has not quite decided if they want to keep […]

A big stain on Peyton Manning’s legendary career is his rookie interception record. He has delivered a Super Bowl to the Denver Broncos and Indianapolis Colts but can’t seem to wash off that tarnish on his legacy. Obviously, he can’t revisit his first year in the league and reassess his targets such that it avoids […]

There isn’t much time left for the Golden State Warriors to maximize their championship window with Stephen Curry. A bunch of factors led to their early collapse in the NBA Playoffs these past two seasons. A big part of that is Klay Thompson’s steady decline and Draymond Green’s constant absence. While guys like Jonathan Kuminga, […]

During the 2018 NBA Draft, there were two guards who got traded for each other and their legacies were forever intertwined since then. Luka Doncic was drafted by the Atlanta Hawks due to his raw talent coming out of Real Madrid but was eventually traded. Who was the guy he was swapped with? It was […]

If there’s one thing that big market teams will always try to acquire after crashing down in the NBA Playoffs, it’s more star talent. That’s why a lot of the New York Knicks faithful aren’t really shocked with jersey swap graphics. Whether it’s LeBron James, Kevin Durant, or any other big name in free agency, […]

It was a valiant effort to seal Game 1 from the Minnesota Timberwolves but almost is never enough. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving outclassed every defender that they came across. Any person that Chris Finch placed on the Dallas Mavericks’ star duo was guaranteed to be famished by half of a quarter. The loss was […]

The last four remaining teams in the NBA Playoffs have a common denominator. Whether it’s the Indiana Pacers, Boston Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, or Dallas Mavericks, someone is about to win their first ring as a star. That honor has been constantly hunted by Damian Lillard since his days with the Portland Trail Blazers all the […]

The All-NBA teams are out, and two big names who are still in the NBA Playoffs got rewarded. Fellow 2020 Draftees Tyrese Haliburton and Anthony Edwards made the cut. Both stars needed to find their footing first before making a significant impact in the league. Now, the time has come for them to shine. It […]

It was not the ideal year for the Sacramento Kings. The team was a dark horse in last year’s NBA Playoffs but came crashing down. Hopes were high for the Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron Fox-led squad but they were not met. So, all they could do was re-tool and get ready to make a run […]

A lot can change due to just one whistle in the dying moments of an NBA Playoffs clash. This has been proven plenty of times during this year’s postseason where teams’ momentum got cut off and others took advantage. Officiating is not always the best but that is why the NBA’s last two-minute report (NBA […]

It’s a great year for Dallas sports. After the Texas Rangers won the World Series, both the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Stars made it to the Conference Finals of each of their respective leagues. There will still be big bumps on the road. But, four more wins will get Luka Doncic’s squad a spot […]

It was a tough year for Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors star forward could not catch a break when it came to sanctions handed down by the NBA. He was suspended and fined a couple of times, retirement was even being considered at one point. But, he stayed resilient and tried to help Stephen […]

A lot of greats usually start slow in their careers. They need ample time for their front offices and squads to figure things out before actually getting accolades. This was not the case for Jayson Tatum. He became part of an astounding Boston Celtics supporting cast immediately when he got drafted in 2017. Eventually, stardom […]

The NBA Playoffs are where legendary commentary calls are made. A big name that comes into mind whenever a history-altering shot finds it way to the bottom of the net is Mike Breen. This sportscaster knows how to craft stories and insane moments with just a few words. Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics’ legacy […]