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After the collapse of the Mike McCarthy-led Dallas Cowboys early in the postseason, Stephon Gilmore entered NFL Free Agency. After stints with the Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, and New England Patriots, he is now ready to make an impact on a different team. But, why has he not been able to land a contract with […]

It is not the first time that an insanely talented MLB Draft selection also happens to be a football player. In fact, this instance has happened almost every decade since the inception of both leagues. But, Oregon baseball star Bryce Boettcher might be embarking on a different journey compared to Patrick Mahomes, Kyler Murray, and […]

The USC football program needs a big boost after the departure of Caleb Williams from their system. An area where they could use more help in would be at the wide receiver position. While there are a lot of good pass catchers in the 2025 recruiting class, Kelshaun Johnson stands as one of the best. […]

Alex Sarr is possibly the rookie out of the 2024 NBA Draft class who has the highest defensive ceiling. He is already showing how versatile he is on different schemes during his NBA Summer League stint with the Washington Wizards. But, it took him a while to get to the place where he is at […]

The New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers are two teams on different levels of competitiveness. Kyle Shanahan and Co. are looking to make the most of their Super Bowl window with Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey still in their primes. Meanwhile, Jerod Mayo has a lot of work to do such that Drake Maye […]

A lot of the Los Angeles Lakers faithful along with the rest of the NBA world were left distraught after the news of Joe Bryant’s passing. The former head coach in the WNBA and other leagues was instrumental in the growth of the game. Perhaps, his greatest contribution to the world was being a great […]

Brett Favre and Shannon Sharpe have been at each other for years on end now. The Green Bay Packers legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer did not at all like what the tight end said about his involvement in the Mississippi welfare scandal. Now, it looks like the Denver Broncos great and ESPN host […]

DeMar DeRozan is finally going home to the West Coast. The Chicago Bulls have let him walk in NBA Free Agency which prompted a move to sign with the Sacramento Kings. While he had a fairly close relationship with Drake back when he played for the Toronto Raptors, it seems like the tides have changed […]

Draymond Green and Klay Thompson have one of the best friendships in the league. Together with Stephen Curry, they became the foundation for what would eventually become the Golden State Warriors dynasty. However, the second Splash Brother decided to part ways with the Steve Kerr-led squad in NBA Free Agency. Instead, he will be joining […]

If there’s a voice that all Milwaukee Brewers fans and most of the MLB spectators have heard, it is Bob Uecker’s. The legendary broadcaster has been covering games since 1971 after he retired from playing the game. His impact on the culture can still be felt to this very day. So much so that Paul […]

The Boston Celtics are practically running it back with their squad for the title defense. Jayson Tatum just became one of the highest-paid players in league history with Jaylen Brown, Jrue Holiday, Al Horford, and Derrick White staying. While there are a lot of adjustments that Joe Mazzulla and Brad Stevens need to make, their […]

Paul George heading to the Philadelphia 76ers meant that the Los Angeles Clippers lost depth at the wings. While James Harden and Russell Westbrook are still there, both of these other stars cannot handle the more athletic players in that position. Surely, the new member of Joel Embiid’s squad is valued as a better player […]

There were a lot of statements that Jayson Tatum launched against those who doubted the Boston Celtics throughout his whole tenure. After he and the rest of the Jaylen Brown-led squad dismantled these claims by winning the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, greener pastures were set for him like joining Team USA for the […]

A big concern heading into the 2024 NBA Draft was where Zach Edey would land. Scouts and avid spectators alike were wary that the Purdue basketball star might not pop off in the league due to his size and clunky frame. However, he started to prove him wrong in the NBA Summer League. Not a […]

It has been a long time coming but it finally happened. LeBron James and Stephen Curry are going to be teammates for Team USA. The Golden State Warriors superstar is going to represent the Stars and Stripes for the first time in the Olympics. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Lakers legend is a veteran when it […]

Rob Pelinka and the JJ Redick-led Los Angeles Lakers needed more firepower heading into the 2024-25 season. There was no better way to get that type of talent than to acquire it in NBA Free Agency. DeMar DeRozan was a top pick that was rumored to team up with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The […]

Everybody who watches the NBA knows how much Jayson Tatum adores Kobe Bryant. He texted the Black Mamba before a postseason game. The superstar even wore a Purple and Gold arm band once despite playing for the Boston Celtics. It is not only in the league where the NBA Champion hopes to represent his idol. […]

Joe Burrow is set on making the Cincinnati Bengals contenders once again. Zac Taylor and Ja’Marr Chase are going also to do their best in the coming season. This is so that they get back into Super Bowl contention. While there are a lot of aspects of the game that the superstar missed, a key […]

Adjusting to the play style of the association is never easy. This is largely why rookies and contract aspirants usually go through the NBA Summer League first such that their skills get properly honed and tested. However, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James did not get to show out in their latest game which may […]

A lack of depth is what most Golden State Warriors fans are worried about after Klay Thompson’s departure. It is not often that Stephen Curry needs to step out of the game to manage his fatigue but he still needs a secondary guard to knock down shots when needed. Thankfully, Steve Kerr has developed Brandin […]

A lot of chatter has been going on about having co-WNBA Rookie of the Year awardees for the 2024 season. Caitlin Clark is becoming a triple-double machine and leading the Indiana Fever to improbable wins. Meanwhile, Angel Reese is breaking records of all-time greats like Candace Parker in the Chicago Sky’s attempt to make it […]

Rob Pelinka’s Los Angeles Lakers need all the help that they can such that they can go back to title contention. Anthony Davis has not shown signs of slowing down nor has LeBron James. So, both of these individuals could still help the JJ Redick-led squad for years to come. However, financial flexibility is not […]

It has been six seasons since that night that the Dallas Mavericks saw Harrison Barnes play despite being traded to the Sacramento Kings. A lot has happened since then. The squad got a coach who made them break their historic postseason appearance drought. De’Aaron Fox has evolved into one of the best guards in the […]

The Chicago Sky have found themselves a true franchise cornerstone in Angel Reese. She is not only racking in a lot of fans but also outperforming expectations on the floor. Her squad is up against the Jewell Loyd-led Seattle Storm. While their eight-win record does not say much, the rookie is leading her team in […]

Training camps are in full swing for Team USA as they prepare for the 2024 Paris Olympics. A big name to look out for is the legendary guard out of the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry. While he has donned the Stars and Stripes for the FIBA World Cup, it will be his first time […]

It may not look like it but Kawhi Leonard really loves the game of basketball. From his start with the San Antonio Spurs to his championship with the Toronto Raptors and his current stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, he looks like he’s under a lot of stress. However, that does not seem to be […]

The last thing that Team USA wants before the 2024 Paris Olympics is an injury to their squad. It will be up to Steve Kerr to manage this squad’s fatigue while making them give their optimal production for the nation. However, the LeBron James and Stepehhen Curry-led squad may already see one man go down […]

Being part of a dynasty is never easy. It takes a lot of timing and effort just to win one Super Bowl. Doing that four times over makes it more difficult. This is exactly what the Kansas City Chiefs core of Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Andy Reid did to earn their rings. While there […]

The New York Knicks were already flirting with the idea of getting Mikal Bridges throughout the season. Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart often outlined how they wanted to run the same championship-winning Villanova squad back but in the NBA. However, when the move was finally made and the Brooklyn Nets agreed to it, the two […]

The MLB Trade Deadline will open up opportunities for the New York Yankees to reinforce their squad heading into the postseason. While Aaron Boone’s squad currently sits second in the AL East, they still have a lot of work to do such that the Baltimore Orioles get usurped from the top spot. A key addition […]

There are not a lot of players who can match the greatest quarterbacks of all time. But, Father Time can surely slow them down and make their skills wither. All of that happened to Tom Brady and more when Michael Rubin hosted a beach football game. While the White Party host is usually used to […]

The San Francisco 49ers may have fallen short in the Super Bowl but this did not stop their running back from getting a ring. Christian McCaffrey and Olivia Culpo just got married. While everything went smoothly during the ceremonies, some vitriol was hurled against the lovely bride after her wedding dress went viral. One of […]

A lot of current stars in the league picked up a basketball late in their lives but still made it where they are. Joel Embiid and Pascal Siakam are really huge examples of this. These two often had more time playing on the field than on the court. The same story happened for UCLA basketball […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are ready to be up there with the Boston Celtics in the battle to compete for who comes out of the Eastern Conference. They have an experienced head coach in Nick Nurse managing two big names. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have become bonafide superstars. In NBA Free Agency, they also added […]

There needs to be a certain level of insane talent that one must have to reach the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Oftentimes, an Olympic medal and some All-NBA selections are never enough. The Larry O’Brien trophies are what matters most in these conversations and some bigger accolades in grade school to the big […]

NBA Free Agency often leaves the hopefuls heartbroken. Paul George was rumored to go to a lot of squads prior to making his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. A big frontrunner to land him was the Golden State Warriors after they just let Klay Thompson and Chris Paul walk. Everyone was ecstatic about this […]

Banner 18 was more than historic and perfect. The Boston Celtics notched another title 16 years after they won with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen. Their new stars Jrue Holiday, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown were all psyched after they beat the Luka Doncic-led Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. The latter two […]

The Orlando Magic are up next when it comes to title contention. Paolo Banchero is in the middle of all of this and it looks like he’s ready to take the next step. This NBA offseason, the one-time All-Star is training with generational talents who paved the road for him. Who might these people be, […]

After being known for his insane clutch gene in college all the way to being an All-Star, Kemba Walker has finally retired from the game. There were a lot of things that he was known for like his stint with the Charlotte Hornets. However, he also played an instrumental part in the development of the […]