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The Blind Side warmed a lot of people’s hearts upon their first watch. It was a great story based on Michael Oher’s life up until he became well-renowned with the Baltimore Ravens. Although, it has been recently revealed that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy tricked the offensive tackle into a conservatorship. SJ Tuohy could not […]

Professional athletes that just got newly drafted tend to make a habit of making exorbitant life decisions. Some go for a fancy car while others immediately try to help their family out by buying them a house. Other choices may be purely cosmetic and influenced by people in the league. This is exactly what San […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ promise to Shohei Ohtani of at least a wild card appearance is slowly turning dimmer. Their record now sits below .500 after they had three wins and seven losses in the last 10 games. Phil Nevin can throw any sort of schematic or new lineup but they still lack firepower. One […]

The FIFA Women’s World Cup did not go as expected for the United States Women’s National Team. The perfect send-off to Megan Rapinoe never materialized. Passing the torch to the future of the squad to the likes of Sophia Smith did not happen as well. There will be future tournaments and encounters for the members […]

NBA players are traditionally looked at as high-performance athletes that have beefed with one another every once in a while. If most people think about it, they are all just co-workers. They can naturally form bonds and traverse the odd nature of finishing their teenage years up to late adulthood. Most players even get close […]

LeBron James had a lot of running mates in his very long career. The NBA’s all-time leading scorer had Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Kyrie Irving, and Anthony Davis among other valuable stars that he has played with. Although, no one is synonymous and more associated with that role than Dwyane Wade. The Miami Heat legend had now […]

Colorado football did not look the same as it was before spring. The arrival of Coach Deion Sanders prompted some players to get cut out of the system while some had to transfer. Most of their squad consists of recent acquisitions after the Buffaloes cleaned house over the Spring and Summer break. The addition of […]

Jannik Sinner outclassed Alex De Minaur en route to an insanely good personal feat. The Italian 21-year-old got his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title at the Canadian Open. His route to the trophy was not at all easy. He swept Matteo Berrettini, did not get to face off with Andy Murray, had a classic thriller […]

Being above the height of 7-foot-3 makes an NBA player an instant fan favorite. This is exactly how it panned out for Tacko Fall when he received chants to get in the game during his Boston Celtics days. Bol Bol has experienced the same thing with the Orlando Magic. A new generation of insanely tall […]

COVID-19 had massive effects on the lives that most people in college sports go through. It had extended eligibility and other controversies that the NCAA had to traverse. Some effects are still felt to this very day while some have not impacted programs as much as others. The latest issue involving the concerns during the […]

There are only a couple of weeks before the FIBA World Cup kicks off in Manila. A lot of hype has been surrounding the very well-balanced Team USA squad. The team may not be as star-studded compared to the Olympics’ 1992 Dream Team or even the Redeem Team. But, a lot of fans have gotten […]

New television deals and better opportunities for revenue make it lucrative for most teams to swap conferences. Negative consequences also arise due to these transfers. More notably, the PAC-12 had lost most of its members to the Big 12 and the Big Ten conferences. This disallows a lot of their players the opportunity to play […]

The AIG Women’s Open was tight all the way from the start. Lilia Vu and Charley Hull were always beside each other in the standings. Other competitors were also just five shots behind them. Although, the American would get ahead of her competition like Jin Young Ko eventually. A birdie putt on the 18th green […]

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had high hopes when they formed their big three of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi. Kits started selling out like crazy and fans filled the stadium to the brim. Years later, they would still not win a major trophy together and the same fans who were so happy became disgruntled. They […]

In recent years, the Boston Celtics have gotten the best opportunities to win an NBA championship. Continuity was always their strategy with Marcus Smart, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, and Brad Stevens. Although, that has not worked out for them and they switched things up. They acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the Washington Wizards in exchange for […]

Red Bull looked easy to catch in the earlier part of the season. Aston Martin and Ferrari proved that they could compete with the RB19. But, that dream only lasted until the F1 Miami Grand Prix. Upgrades were not doing the teams much favors nor was the consistency of Max Verstappen. This left a lot […]

Red Bull and their manufacturing crew had ensured that the 2023 season was theirs for the taking. It comes as no one’s surprise that they have been dominating the top of the World Drivers’ Championship standings with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. Formula One has seen its fair share of dynasties like Mercedes’ dominance with […]

Only a couple of teams remain in contention for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Some powerhouses are gone like the USWNT who were dealt a bad fate in their earliest exit in recent memory. Although, this does not mean that the competition has not been good. Another thriller was decided by Mariona Caldentey and Salma […]

Christmas day games are the gifts that keep on giving. The NBA knows how to market its way through the holidays by providing marquee matchups and rivalries that have bad blood with one another. Classics like the hardwood game between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are set to headline this year’s yuletide basketball […]

Before Matt Painter took over for Purdue basketball, it was Gene Keady that paved the way for the Boilermakers’ success. His greatness netted him six national Coach of the Year awards and seven Big Ten Coach of the Year honors. He has produced countless NBA-level talents and even dabbled to coach the 2000 Team USA […]

Coach Steve Sarkisian has turned the culture around at Texas Football despite only being there for a short amount of time. The Longhorns have created a winning culture that may net them a Big 12 championship in the upcoming season. Although preseason woes still play a huge part in their woes, it does not have […]

Wet races have taken the lives of many great drivers. Whether it is in Formula One or any of the feeder series that lead up to it, visibility and spray have been huge talking points in the safety of the drivers. When mixed with tough tracks like that of Spa-Francorchamps in the Belgian Grand Prix, […]

Tottenham Hotspur is full of talent with the likes of Heung-Min Son, Richarlison, and Hugo Lloris among others. Harry Kane has been their star and leader for quite a while. Although, the team rarely had the success to show for their talent. This is why the captain of England’s football team made a move to […]

NBA players tend to be looked at as the superior talents in the world of basketball. Their high salaries and insane training regimen mixed with 24/7 media exposure are usually why they may be viewed as such. Although, there comes a time when they would have to represent their countries in international play and not […]

Recruitment season never stops for college football. A lot of diamonds in the rough can be found in the nation despite the number of stars credited with their name. Offers can be quite insane for these individuals when they receive them. This is exactly what Jake Flores felt after he got the call-up from USC […]

Conference realignment has been a really hot topic in recent days. The Pac-12 is taking the most hits after they were just left four teams in the 2024 season. It is still unclear how they plan to keep the competition afloat or if there are talks about disbandment going on. Although, there a new challenges […]

Top college football programs like LSU football and Texas A&M football among others are where elite prospects land. Their prestige and history have proven that they are a surefire way to get into the NFL. This is exactly what Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State football program capitalizes on. The tactic has landed him […]

Joint practices have played a huge part in preparing teams for the season. The NFL Training Camp may be good in assessing a squad’s skills in a vacuum but they need another team to optimize their schematics. There may not be a lot of points nor a season record at stake but competition is still […]

The season is fast approaching. Rosters spots have been locked and NFL Training Camp has wrapped up. Last-minute changes are likely to be on the horizon and the Chicago Bears may be the first beneficiaries of this. Justin Fields is getting an insanely good wide receiver before they face off against the Tennessee Titans. Dante […]

Controversy and professional athletes go hand in hand. Young stars can often take so much blame for their bad decisions because they live under the spotlight. Zion Williamson has received a bunch of criticism that varies from his weight gain, injury management, and relationship with Moriah Mills. Although, the New Orleans Pelicans star may not […]

Pressure is nothing new to the Boston Celtics. The team had surpassed a lot of expectations with their young core of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. A rookie head coach, Joe Mazzulla, was also at the helm last year and he led the team to an insane Eastern Conference Finals run against the Miami Heat. […]

Secret routines and formulae to success are often never revealed to the public. Athletes get in the lab a lot to work on their game but it is not until they are well into retirement that fans get to see how they got their specialty. The Golden State Warriors were always known for their elite […]

Henry Ruggs finally got his sentence after months of trials. The former Las Vegas Raiders player had been involved in a fatal car crash that took the lives of a woman and a dog. Charges were filed against him due to manslaughter and driving under the influence. All of that got its resolution after he […]

Giveaways are nothing new to the MLB. They are used as memorabilia for players that may come in shirts and even bobbleheads. These are usually reserved for legends in the team that racked up a lot of revenue. Although, fan-favorite athletes may also get them like former Boston Red Sox Kike Hernandez.  Boston is still […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans were glad with the news about getting a former New York Yankees pitcher. Chad Green was very close to his debut for the Canada-based MLB team. A call-up was looming and inevitable because he had been playing well in the Triple-A. However, that excitement may have to be paused after the […]

The RB19’s dominance in Formula One is unrivaled. Red Bull has been cruising through the season with drivers Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen headlining the standings. Christian Horner is likely to win yet another World Constructors’ Championship with the team and no one is even close. Although, internal issues have surfaced as Checo’s future with […]

Paris Saint-Germain has been taking a lot of losses recently. With the exception of closing the Ousmane Dembele deal, they are expecting their core to be dismantled. Lionel Messi was the first domino to fall as he is now thriving with Inter Miami in the MLS. Kylian Mbappe is likely to follow suit due to […]

The 2024 college realignment debacle has been all the buzz recently. This has taken away from the fact that college football returns in the gridiron and on-screens this month. With that, power rankings are back in order to rile fans up and benchmark the possible success of their alma maters and teams that they are […]

The social media footprint of Paul Pierce is all over the place. He has been more active since the NBA offseason given that there is not much to do for the Boston Celtics legend. Trolls have been flocking him on Twitter ever since. He had lost his patience with these accounts a few times already. […]