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The Cincinnati Bengals have their future written in stone. They have just given Joe Burrow the highest NFL contract for a quarterback. Joe Sheisty got the deal done before Cincy faced their first opponents of the season. It also ranks as one of the most expensive contracts in the league’s history. It overtook Los Angeles […]

NBA players tend to get contracts after huge performances in their careers. This can even span longer for core players in dynasties like the Golden State Warriors. But, this may raise some eyebrows from fans as they subjectively infer that some are not worth the cash. Klay Thompson recently got this undesirable nod from a […]

The best test of an NFL young core is beating a team that is aging. This is exactly what lies ahead of the Maxx Crosby-led Las Vegas Raiders’ secondary ahead of their matchup against Russell Wilson’s Denver Broncos. The team is full of new talent with Marcus Peters, Marcus Epps, Tyree Wilson, and Robert Spillane. […]

To say that Michael Jordan is a great athlete is an understatement. The Chicago Bulls legend not only dominated basketball but his competitiveness took him to other sports. He dabbled in professional baseball, was good at cards, and was a monster on the golf course. But when he stuck to the courts, the NBA was […]

The PPA Tour is starting to expand as pickleball becomes the interest of many. This prompted new changes in parks like additional pace to accommodate the sport next to tennis courts. Another huge change is the amount of fans that are getting entertained by professional pickleball. Some WTA and ATP names are even making their […]

17 championships do not come easily. A huge part of the Boston Celtics’ success starts off with their amazing college scouting and decisions during the NBA Draft. This storied tradition has been going on for more than half a century and it will continue to do so. From Red Auerbach’s ability to scout John Havlicek […]

The quantity of fights won is not just the measurement that decides how good a fighter is. It is the quality of other champions and legends that they have faced. Beating another boxer in their prime or in the twilight of their career matters in talking about legacy. Canelo Alvarez is looking to stir up […]

The Philippines and the USA have a long history with one another. From tumultuous times to economic partnerships, both countries have learned to work with one another over the years. This has led to the growth of a lot of bases in the Asian country. A bunch of Americans even came into the country to […]

Losses are often tough to accept for most UFC stars. A lot of them want to finish their careers with untarnished records inside the octagon. Sean O’Malley is no exception. Sugar had just recently battered down Aljamain Sterling in an insane TKO victory in the second round of UFC 292. Despite this, a huge knock […]

Lance Lynn was once thought of as the future of pitching. He had made an MLB All-Star team with the Chicago White Sox. Additionally, Lynn got three straight Cy Young award nods as he finished in the top six all the way to the 2021 season. But, things are looking to take a bitter turn […]

Week 1 is arguably one of the most important weeks in any NFL season. It sets the tone for a team’s competitiveness and gauges their readiness for the season. Their play calls get run and experts immediately which squads are ahead of the curve. This is exactly why Pete Carroll needs all the firepower that […]

David Bakhtiari has not played a full NFL season in recent years. The intimidating left tackle for the Green Bay Packers had a lot of surgeries. This prevented him from unleashing his true potential. But, Brian Gutekunst and the squad posit that he has been a huge loss to the squad but he may be […]

Mentality plays such a huge factor in sports. It is where most athletes derive their will to push boundaries and give it their all. But, it can suffer and crumble at times which makes them step back from doing the thing that they love. Naomi Osaka does not want this to happen to future athletes […]

Many athletes were barred from earning because of the NCAA’s ruling. This was because these were not allowed before the passing of the NIL legislation. Players were outright suspended for taking in benefits.  Some of their accolades had been taken away, and many dreams were shattered in college. Former NBA and Kentucky basketball star DeMarcus […]

A lot of professional athletes have given love to the HBCU crowd. They would often donate cash and invest in their athletics programs such that athletes could grow. Some have deeper connections than others like Chris Paul, who studied at Winston-Salem State. But no one has done as much for college football as Coach Deion […]

This year’s NBA Free Agency has taken interesting turns. One of the main storylines has been a massive overhaul to build on the Los Angeles Lakers success in the postseason. Rob Pelinka is starting to acknowledge that LeBron James may start to enter his career twilight. The window for a Larry O’Brien trophy might be […]

Russell Wilson has not looked the same since moving to the Denver Broncos. He has experienced quite a dip in performance but looks to redeem himself in the upcoming NFL season. A huge reason why the Mile High City has not given up on him is Coach Sean Payton. The head honcho of Broncos Country […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in disarray. Things have not been going well since they decided to not trade Shohei Ohtani during the MLB Trade Deadline. Their recent outings just seem to prove that a wildcard and postseason berth seems unlikely as they lost seven of their last ten games. Anthony Rendon may have also […]

Novak Djokovic was in prime form against Taylor Fritz at the US Open. The Serbian king of tennis has been on a roll this year and he further solidified his immortal legacy in front of the Flushing Meadows crowd. Still, there are a bunch of doubters who think Nole’s records do not mean anything. He […]

Conference realignment has been tough for most conferences and NCAA schools. It has been tougher for the Huskies as they were struggling to make do in the Pac-12 conference, which was on its last legs. Washington President Ana Mari Cauce outlined why they are looking for better and greener pastures in the Big Ten Conference […]

Sabrina Ionescu was always surrounded by NBA stars when she was making a name for herself. The New York Liberty Star was trained by Kobe Bryant and inherited his Mamba Mentality. She got the sharpshooting from Stephen Curry. Now, Sabrina unveiled that another star had helped her during tough times. Kevin Durant of the Phoenix […]

The F1 Italian Grand Prix went fairly well for Carlos Sainz. He was able to deliver a pole position in front of the Tifosi and ended it on the podium alongside Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Everything was looking right until he noticed that one of the Scuderia Ferrari driver’s personal belongings […]

Coach Brian Daboll has huge expectations for his New York Giants squad. Not only do they have tougher competition with the New York Jets, but the team also has a fairly young secondary core to work on. Deonte Banks and Tre Hawkins have been learning a lot from Adoree Jackson. Will they be enough to […]

There are a bunch of pre-game rituals that most athletes have to go through. Their games get thrown off when they fail to execute them because a lot of players have been doing them for a really long time. Often, mentality plays a large part in games which is why football players do these routines. […]

Coach Matt Rhule needs to change up a lot of their schematics after the loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. The Nebraska football team held their own with Jeff Sims but just could not get a win. Deion Sanders’ Colorado football squad is up next and they are looking good. Will they be able to […]

Carlos Alcaraz is steamrolling through his competition at the US Open. The Spanish tennis sensation swept Matteo Arnaldi in three sets and still remains blood-hungry. One of the best parts was doing it all in front of Miami Heat legend Jimmy Butler and J Balvin at Flushing Meadows. Matteo Arnaldi put up a decent fight […]

Mark Cuban’s love for basketball further exceeds any business venture that he has in his life. One of his most successful investments came in through the Dallas Mavericks. Now, the community is giving back to the Mavs head honcho by placing him in NBA 2k24’s MyPlayer mode where he and Quavo apparently play minor roles […]

Football stars often get into it when pitched against one another. The longest pair of stars that the world has compared has got to be Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Both of them had never escaped the other since their early days in the Premier League and in La Liga. But, both of them have […]

Chris Paddack has been out of MLB action for a very long time. The Minnesota Twins pitcher had to undergo Tommy John surgery and has not been able to help his team. He is now excited to get back up in the bullpen. Paddack might even get to seal the postseason berth for Minnesota in […]

Maurice Clarett has long been out of the Ohio State football program. But, that does not mean that he has not been supportive of the Buckeyes. The running back still watches a lot of their games and even saw them triumph over the Hoosiers. After his pitch for a job with Coach Ryan Day, the […]

The Boston Celtics are the most-storied franchise in NBA history. Bill Russell, Paul Pierce, Larry Bird, and other legends have paved the way for a team searching for their 18th banner led by Jayson Tatum. The credit does not only go to the star-studded names that are already in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of […]

Lionel Messi has been on fire in the USA. Since the Argentinian king of football made his way to the MLS, a lot of fans have been storming Inter Miami games. Their matchup against LAFC saw one of the largest turnouts ever. This meant that a lot of fans wanted to see one of the […]

The Italian Grand Prix looked optimistic for most Formula One fans. Ferrari’s home race saw the Tifosi go wild as Carlos Sainz took pole position. But, all eyes were still on Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. They had a shot at history by notching Sebastian Vettel’s F1 record. But, Mercedes head honcho Toto Wolff […]

It was never going to be an easy FIBA World Cup run for Team USA. The team was just formed weeks before the tournament and it showed against a ruthless Lithuania team led by Jonas Valanciunas. Hero ball reigned supreme in the last minutes of the game as the Red, White, and Blue tried to […]

Denny Hamlin was dominating at the Cook Out Southern 500. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver looked unstoppable for the majority of the race but his race-best 177 laps was just not enough for a NASCAR Playoff victory at the Darlington Raceway. This is when Kyle Larson coupled with the great strategy of Hendricks Motorsport started […]

Jumping around the NFL means only one thing and that is one’s career twilight has come. A lot of players still choose to stick around in the league and work out for teams. While some players acknowledge their fate and start looking ahead for greener pastures. This decision came for Will Compton as he looked […]

Coco Gauff knows her way on the hardcourts. The American tennis star is blazing hot at Flushing Meadows. Her latest win over Caroline Wozniacki proved that she can compete against Iga Swiatek, Ons Jabeur, and Jessica Pegula. These accomplishments are coming at such an early age that her career is starting to look similar to […]

The NBA has entered a new era of superstars with massive influence. Time flew by since Magic Johnson endorsed Converse, Michael Jordan started his own brand with Nike, and LeBron James released his iconic shoe line. Being a superstar is synonymous with having one’s own kicks that fans could cop. Stars like Donovan Mitchell, Jayson […]

Ohio State football always tries to deliver their squad’s quality inside and outside of the gridiron. Coach Ryan Day ensures that all of his players are ready to enter the system and fulfill their dreams of heading into the NFL. After their first game against Big Ten conference rivals, Indiana football, Maurice Clarett sounded off […]