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College football coaches are usually the ones that get credited for the success of their players before entering the NFL. Although, high school football programs also play a huge part in the development of their styles of play. Coach Steve Sarkisian is starting to change the culture by dropping huge praise on the DeSoto High […]

Coaches are known to be serious and focus first on managing egos and plotting schematics for games. Although, a lot of them are not that one-dimensional. A lot of really good coaches act as mentors and some even father figures to their players. A certain amount of unwavering belief is needed for all of that […]

Realignment has taken the NCAA by storm and no conference has been hit more than Washington State football’s home. The Pac-12 Conference will only be left with four teams after the departures of their other eight members. Oregon, USC, UCLA, and Washington football will all transition into competing in the Big Ten conference. Arizona, Arizona […]

Accidents can take such a big emotional, mental, and physical toll on the people involved. This disallows them from functioning well without feeling the creeping tendencies that are with them at all times. Therapy and treatment usually help these NFL players recuperate well and ease these behaviors over time. This is exactly what former Las […]

The Splash Brothers have been known to be the elite shooting duo of the NBA. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson may have insanely good shooting chops. But, their styles of play cannot be more different from one another. While the off-ball movement is essential to how they play their game, it is what they do […]

Skip Bayless has lived off a career by criticizing professional sports personalities. Whether they are an athlete or an executive of the game, a feature in Undisputed and the commentary that came along with it seemed inevitable. Richard Sherman had been holding off on being part of Bayless’ show after a long time. Although, the […]

NFL Training Camp is often used for most players to get sharpened to get ready for the season. Others use it as an opportunity to get along with new teammates, practice new schematics, and get to know the system. Although, some players choose to skip it all together just like Nick Bosa. The San Francisco […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have taken a huge jump in the past season. Their young squad now has a couple of NBA Playoffs appearances in recent years but one thing has been missing. They were led by Jaren Jackson Jr and Ja Morant but could not seem to make a deep run. This is where the […]

Lionel Messi is thriving in the MLS. His stint with Inter Miami along with Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets allowed him to revitalize his career. Flashes of his style of play from FC Barcelona during his La Liga days have been spotted by American fans and the world. The most recent display of his greatness […]

The FIBA World Cup does not have the same prestige as the Olympics. This may explain why a lot of NBA stars are taking their summer vacations rather than joining their national teams. There are some exceptions to this like Jalen Brunson, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jordan Clarkson among others. However, a willing player for Team […]

Paul Pierce is known for speaking his mind at all occasions and at all times. Being nicknamed ‘The Truth’ has its merits. But, some fans did not like certain statements made by the Boston Celtics legend. Trolls even brought in the name of Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade in the conversation. Pierce was not at […]

Comparisons are not new in the space of college football. Some athletes are able to get their sick name through birth or they are baptized with it by their teammates. Texas football along with other programs has been doing this for a long time. The latest nickname they gave out involved Colton Vasek. The freshman […]

Bryce Young had been the cornerstone of the Alabama football offense for years. His departure from Nick Saban’s nest makes him a huge loss for the team. Also, a new quarterback must be put in place. Although, it may not be easy as their top recruits for the position are highly competitive. Jalen Milroe, Ty […]

Geography plays a huge part in the success of a team in any sport. Homecourt advantage in places like Denver bothers a lot of their opponents. Traveling for away games plays a huge part in the advantages that a squad can get throughout the season. Coach Matt Rhule thinks that his Nebraska football program and […]

Team Canada is one of, if not, the most stacked roster entering the FIBA World Cup. They have an NBA champion and an All-NBA player leading them to a probable gold medal in the coming weeks. Although, seeing the NBA season through means a lot of fatigue that increases injury. Jamal Murray has not had […]

Injuries never just take a physical toll on NFL players. Rather, being out of the game for too long is an emotional journey. Shaquille Leonard had returned to the NFL Training Camp. This was after being sidelined for a good part of the 2022-23 season. Moreover, the Indianapolis Colts linebacker was so emotional when asked […]

Being a WNBA all-star is not easy. The consistent efforts that all of the fans’ favorite players have to put in and countless hours in the gym to improve their game are hard to accomplish. Being in the pinnacle of women’s basketball is already great in itself but exceeding expectations is something else. Furthermore, the […]

Manila will be the battleground as teams from all over the world fight for a FIBA World Cup gold medal. Team USA, while not having a lot of All-Stars compared to the Olympics, will be one of these teams. NBA stars like New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson, Indiana Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton, and New Orleans Pelicans’ […]

MLB All-Star seasons are always a delight for players as they fulfill the bonuses embedded in their contracts. Although, injuries are able to suck the fun out of the otherwise fantastic style of play that they have been showing. This is precisely what happened to Josh Jung. The Texas Rangers third baseman took a big […]

Daniel Ricciardo has been out of Formula One for nearly a year. However, his call-up to replace Nyck De Vries as Yuki Tsunoda’s running mate in the Franz Tost-led AlphaTauri team changed that. He has not gotten his groove back. His highest achievement in two races has been making it through Q2 in his first […]

Oscar Piastri has drawn a lot of comparisons to a rookie Lewis Hamilton. Being only 11 milliseconds behind Max Verstappen while searching for a pole position at Spa is no easy feat. This is why the McLaren driver has drawn a lot of interest and rumors from teams all over Formula One. The leading team […]

2023 is the year scoring records get broken. LeBron James just shattered the legendary Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time NBA scoring lead with the Los Angeles Lakers. Diana Taurasi followed that up with a legendary feat of her own in the WNBA. Fans who watched the Phoenix Mercury obliterate the Cheyenne Parker-led Atlanta Dream. Diana Taurasi became […]

Justin Fields just notched an insane quarterback rushing record in his previous NFL season. The Chicago Bears’ main man hopes to replicate that same feat, top it, and then add on it. He even set a personal challenge for himself during the NFL Training Camp as the Windy City’s football team acquired DJ Moore. Rushing […]

NFL Training Camps are designed to elevate the play styles of quarterbacks and their receivers. Although, defensive linemen and sack specialists also aim to do the same. This creates huge competition between players during days of practice. This is exactly what happened to the Todd Bowles-led Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It is giving Baker Mayfield a […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ centerfield looks dull without the presence of Mike Trout. He has been out due to a wrist injury but a timetable has yet to be released for his return. Phil Nevin and Shohei Ohtani will surely need him back. This is if they want to have a chance in vying for […]

The return of Mercedes to Formula One after over half a century was one of the most anticipated events in motorsports. It would shake the landscape of F1 with Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton, and Nico Rosberg at the helm. However, the core of the team is getting old as Hamilton approaches his forties. A lot […]

The Washington Commanders had a tumultuous couple of years. These were all because of Dan Snyder’s mismanagement of the team. Success was fairly scarce for them and the employees were not at all treated well. This explains why a lot of his former workers exclaimed in joy as Josh Harris acquired them and replaced Snyder. […]

A lot of fans would give up huge chunks of their life and time to meet their favorite professional athletes. The influence these people have on the common person is immense and they would go to enormous lengths just for a chance. However, some parts of the fanbase can take it a little too far […]

Three-point shooting and good screens are what define the Joe Mazzulla-led Boston Celtics system. It is no surprise that this team is obsessed with big men who can shoot from all three levels of scoring. The addition of Kristaps Porzingis to the stacked duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown all but proved this. Although, […]

John Wall has been working hard to get back into the league. The NBA has been working hard to get back on a roster after his stint with the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George-led Los Angeles Clippers. His statistics are still of use as he put up 11.35 points on a decent 40.8% field goal […]

Lionel Messi has taken over Major League Soccer and fans are loving it. The Argentinian World Cup winner is proving that he is not yet washed nor past his prime in America. Inter Miami had completely dominated the Cesar Araujo-led Orlando City squad in their matchup. A lot of things were expected of Messi entering […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ acquisition of Kyrie Irving raised eyebrows during the NBA Trade Deadline. A lot of fans were unsure of the production that Uncle Drew would bring to the squad. Moreover, his fit with Luka Doncic was also an issue as they are both ball-heavy guards that operate a lot in isolation plays. The […]

Floor generals need to keep the team in line and ensure that the proper schematics are run by the team at all times. If not, it can lead to a lot of unsalvageable plays and improper spacing. The Charlotte Hornets lack this type of player in the team with the exception of Lamelo Ball. Their […]

Draymond Green and Jordan Poole have been the center of attention on the Golden State Warriors roster. The two have had a lot of tension and unspoken beef with one another. This was all since Green punched the now Washington Wizards guard at last year’s training camp. Although, other members of the Steve Kerr-led team […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a massive turnaround from the NBA trade deadline. The LeBron James and Anthony Davis-led team were able to move past their woes as a seventh seed such that they made a run to face the Denver Nuggets at the Western Conference finals. Although, some members of the team still caught […]

Having the best wide receiver duo in the nation would mean a lot for any team. However, that discussion becomes harder when it comes to the NFL. There are not a lot of past players that could give their take on this matter given the differences in play style and schematics. Although, this did not […]

College football season is about to start. But, this has not stopped programs from continuing their recruitment efforts for their future rosters. Among those programs still eyeing high school stars are Jimbo Fisher and his Texas A&M football program. The Aggies are blazing in to notch Kobe Black over Nick Saban’s Alabama football and the […]

Football players are known for being locked in and being serious on the gridiron. These are literally the jobs and livelihoods that they have worked for throughout their lives. Rage and shouting can be expected during the season but things can also heat up during the NFL Training Camp. This is exactly what happened between […]

The passing of the Name, Image, and Likeness legislation allowed many young athletes to focus on their sport due to sponsorships and endorsement deals. Gone are the days when they had to take a job after games and school to pay off their loans and expenses. Although, this is relatively new and a large majority […]