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It’s no secret that Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo loves his former head coach Jason Kidd. The Bucks star went to bat for Kidd when his coaching seat became as hot as an incinerator, and Antetokounmpo defended Kidd multiple times after the Bucks decided to let him go for good. Even five years after the […]

It’s a testament to Stephen Curry’s greatness that the Golden State Warriors, even as their core has aged, remain in the title conversation. But whether or not they have enough firepower on both ends of the court to compete with the best of the best — i.e. the Denver Nuggets — remains to be seen. […]

The Houston Rockets have yet to reap the benefits of their decision to bottom out in the aftermath of the trade that sent James Harden out of town back in 2021. Since then, the Rockets have struggled, with their young pieces having their fair share of troubles in figuring out how to be efficient, two-way […]

The San Diego Padres have been one of baseball’s biggest disappointments in 2023. Despite having a star-studded roster that includes the likes of Manny Machado, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., and Xander Bogaerts, not to mention the presence of Yu Darvish and Blake Snell to front their rotation, the Padres will be missing out on […]

The New York Knicks have had their fair share of blunders in their history of selecting players in the NBA Draft. Their selections of Kevin Knox and Frank Ntilikina, in particular, have drawn a ton of eye-rolls from Knicks fans who, at this point, have already become numb to the pain their franchise seems hell-bent […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo appears to be cut in the same mold as Tim Duncan, Kobe Bryant, and Stephen Curry — a one-franchise man who would decide to stick with the Milwaukee Bucks, for better or for worse. After all, Antetokounmpo signed an extension with the franchise in 2020 even after a few playoff heartbreaks, and he […]

There was much hullabaloo among fans of the Atlanta Braves when the franchise inexplicably decided to let star first baseman Freddie Freeman walk in free agency — to rival team Los Angeles Dodgers, no less. But the Braves front office had a plan to replace Freeman by acquiring Matt Olson from the free-falling Oakland Athletics […]

It wasn’t that long ago when young Charlotte Hornets big man Kai Jones was caught acting weirdly on his Instagram live, with many fans believing that the 22-year old was on some sort of hallucinogens. Thus, one would believe that Jones would be on his best behavior moving forward. But those who believed that thought […]

This time last year, it was difficult to envision how the Los Angeles Lakers would recover from their disastrous trade for Russell Westbrook in 2021. But they have managed to overcome that ordeal with flying colors. Now, the Lakers, still led by the dynamic duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have some solid depth […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to put a nightmare 2022-23 season behind them. To that end, they have made adding capable rebounders and interior defenders a priority, whether it’s via trade, via draft, or via free agency. One such player that should help improve their soft defense in the coming seasons is rookie big man […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have been a bastion of winning baseball for the past two decades. Ever since the 21st century began, the Cardinals have finished below .500 just once, prior to the 2023 season, that is. The Cardinals’ 2023 campaign has been nothing short of a nightmare, as the team has a mere 64-81 […]

Is time running out on the Los Angeles Clippers’ championship chances? Perhaps not, for as long as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are on the roster, they will always have a puncher’s chance of giving arguably the most inept franchise in NBA history its first-ever championship. However, given where they stand on the league’s totem […]

Not too many blockbuster moves appear to be on the docket for the Golden State Warriors, limited as they are at the moment given the financial constraints imposed upon them by the new salary cap rules in the collective bargaining agreement. And all the talk thus far during the offseason makes it seem like the […]

Whenever Team USA fails to win the gold, let alone fail to make the podium of any international basketball competition, chaos ensues. There’s been so much chaos, in fact, that, following their fourth-place finish at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, LeBron James is reportedly planning to come out of his 12-year long hiatus from Team […]

The Golden State Warriors may be approaching their last legs as a contending team with this iteration of the squad led by the successful Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green trio. But it doesn’t mean that they have any less motivation to mount a deep playoff run and win their fifth championship as a […]

Throughout the 2023 WNBA season, it seemed like the New York Liberty are destined for a collision course against the Las Vegas Aces, two teams that tower above the rest of the league. The Liberty and Aces have the two best records in the league, with the defending champion Aces dominating the opposition with a […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. made waves on Monday morning when news of his arrest in New York City came out after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, WNBA free agent guard Kysre Gondrezick. Porter reportedly beat up Gondrezick, leaving her with a laceration on her face and pain around her neck. The Rockets guard […]

The 2023 season was supposed to be one of redemption for Aaron Rodgers. The New York Jets was supposed to give the veteran star quarterback another shot at contending, beginning with their opening week clash against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. But not too long into the Jets’ season opener, which happened at home, […]

The Buffalo Bills did not have the best of games during their season opener against the New York Jets, but they were still had plenty of chances to win the game against a Jets team that was reeling from Aaron Rodgers’ injury. However, the Bills, in the end, were unable to overcome their offensive disjointedness, […]

There was much anticipation for Aaron Rodgers’ regular season debut in a New York Jets uniform, in front of their home crowd at MetLife Stadium no less. But Rodgers suffered the worst possible outcome during his first game with his new team. Early on in the first quarter of what ended up being a 22-16 […]

Josh Allen is one of the most talented quarterbacks in the league nowadays, that much is clear. The Buffalo Bills star man finished third in the MVP race last season, trailing only the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts in the voting process — no mean feat by any chance. However, even the cream […]

The Seattle Mariners may not have sustained their stellar play in August into the month of September, but centerfielder Julio Rodriguez is still doing whatever he can to lead his team to victory. Despite suffering an 8-5 defeat to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night that keeps them out of a playoff spot for […]

Most professional athletes — stars, especially — hold themselves to such a lofty standard. Their killer and perfectionist mentality is part of what sets them apart from the rest. This is certainly the case for Buffalo Bills star quarterback Josh Allen, who admits that he, indeed, fell short of the high standard to which he […]

The New York Jets were looking forward to having a prosperous 2023 season, with veteran star quarterback Aaron Rodgers ready to right the ship for a Jets team that went 7-10 last season. But in the very first game of the new NFL campaign against the Buffalo Bills, the Jets lost Rodgers to an apparent […]

The New York Jets entered the 2023 season with much anticipation, as veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be coming in as the team’s new QB1, replacing Zach Wilson. Wilson hasn’t had the most convincing first two seasons in the NFL, so Rodgers’ arrival was a sight for sore Jets eyes. But in Rodgers’ very first […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers, barring an unforeseen unmitigated disaster, will be making the playoffs for the 11th consecutive season. One such reason behind their continued dominance over their NL West peers is the consistent excellence of Mookie Betts, who, once again, has set the table quite well for the rest of the Dodgers lineup by […]

There is no bigger star in the NFL today than Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the man with a rocket for an arm and someone who isn’t afraid to get down and dirty and pick up a few yards for his team by himself. Entering the season with sky-high confidence after winning the Super […]

With the postseason beckoning, it seems like the Los Angeles Dodgers are setting their sights towards ensuring that their team has the best chance of mounting a deep run in what should be their 11th straight trip to the playoffs. To that end, manager Dave Roberts and company are looking to keep veteran starter Clayton […]

The Nets franchise may have a championship to their name, but that came during their days in the ABA. Since the merger in 1976, the Nets have yet to add to that championship banner, although it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. Throughout their 56 years of existence thus far, the Nets have had […]

Team USA’s performance at the 2023 FIBA World Cup caused a bit of a hullabaloo. Failing to make the gold medal clash was already a disaster in and of itself, but failing to place at the podium after suffering an overtime defeat to Canada? Now that is a catastrophic result. Wholesale changes appear to be […]

The Dallas Cowboys could not have started the 2023 season off on a better note, as not only did they win in convincing fashion with a 40-0 scoreline, they also demolished division rival New York Giants, sending their NFC East peers reeling with such an incredible result. And the thing is, the Cowboys could have […]

After much fanfare, Team USA ended their 2023 FIBA World Cup stint in Manila with nothing to show for but heartbreak, disappointment, and consternation. Despite entering the tournament as the favorite to win it all, they failed to make the podium, losing two straight games against Germany and Canada, faltering at the worst possible moment. […]

The Dallas Cowboys steamrolled through the New York Giants on Sunday night, opening the 2023 NFL season on a high with an amazing 40-0 shutout victory over their division rival. The Cowboys’ defense was as good as advertised, even carrying the offense in spurts with high-level plays that they were able to convert to six […]

Stephen A. Smith sure does love to play a funny personality on live television, as he draws fans in with his hot takes, spitfire humor, and incredulous reactions to momentous occasions in the sports world. One hallmark of his personality on air is his pure, unadulterated hatred of the Dallas Cowboys, as he has made […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t exactly enter the 2023 NFL season to much fanfare despite a 9-8 finish last season. Many pundits believe that Kenny Pickett, the team’s current QB1, isn’t the long-term solution for the team at quarterback, regardless of how much goodwill he has within the community thanks to his lengthy stay in Pittsburgh. […]

The Dallas Cowboys may have been a dominant outfit on Sunday night when they destroyed division rival New York Giants in a 40-0 shellacking to start the year on the best note imaginable. However, it’s scary to think that the Cowboys could become an even more well-rounded unit in the coming weeks, especially once star […]

The New York Giants did not know what hit them during their first game of the new NFL campaign — a 40-0 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. The Cowboys have been projected by many analysts to put up one of the best defenses in the league, especially when Micah Parsons leads the frontlines of what […]

The Houston Rockets franchise is the gift that keeps on giving for NBA players looking for one more payday. They have been one of the busiest teams in the free agent market, inking the likes of Fred VanVleet, Dillon Brooks, and Jock Landale to long-term contracts with the intention of bolstering their young core of […]

The Seattle Seahawks failed to get on the best of starts in the 2023 NFL season when they took home a 30-13 beating against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. The Seahawks may have taken a 13-7 lead to the halftime locker room, but by the time the second half rolled along, the Rams […]