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The New York Knicks entered their Friday night contest against the Miami Heat on the road having won their past seven games, and Julius Randle has been a huge part of what they have accomplished. He has been averaging 27.4 points and 7.3 boards during that span, and with how well the Knicks have been […]

Jayson Tatum and his Boston Celtics seemed to be well on their way to another routine victory at home, as they got off to a strong start against the Brooklyn Nets during their Friday night contest. In fact, the Celtics led by as many as 28 points in the middle of the second quarter following […]

Following the blockbuster trades that sent Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to the Phoenix Suns and Dallas Mavericks, respectively, the Brooklyn Nets have had their fair share of struggles integrating a bunch of new faces, such as Mikal Bridges and Spencer Dinwiddie into one cohesive unit. And on Friday night, it seemed like the Nets […]

The Sacramento Kings have come out of the All-Star break scorching hot, winning their past four games, including a 176-175 double overtime thriller against the Los Angeles Clippers last Friday. It’s only apt that the Kings face the Clippers once more exactly a week later. However, there was a bit of uncertainty regarding De’Aaron Fox’s […]

In the heat of a rugged postseason battle where everything is on the line and teams play for all the marbles, the emotions brought forth by pressure can manifest itself in different, sometimes odd ways. However, some ways of releasing emotions are flat out embarrassing that some athletes only manage to admit that they happened […]

The Baltimore Ravens, by all accounts, had a solid 2022 season; they finished 10-7, making the postseason even though franchise quarterback Lamar Jackson missed five games. The Ravens’ defense, in particular, was a major strength last season. They allowed the third-least points in the NFL, their rushing defense specifically standing out for being stifling. However, […]

Kevin Durant is coming off a highly efficient debut game for the Phoenix Suns following his blockbuster move prior to the NBA trade deadline. Against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Durant dropped a cool 23 points on a pristine 10-13 shooting from the field. However, seeing as Durant just came back from a 20-game absence […]

The NFL Draft season is cause for much excitement for the 259 prospects who will move one step closer to their dreams of playing the sport they love for a living. While one would find it difficult to locate a prospect who would loudly complain about a potential destination, some teams, inarguably, loom as better […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the All-Star break on a high. With Terance Mann as the starting point guard alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers managed to vanquish two other playoff contenders in the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns as they sat within striking distance of the third-seeded Sacramento Kings. However, they […]

Many pundits and analysts believe that whichever team manages to pry the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft from the Chicago Bears will use that pick to select Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young. However, some skeptics question whether Young’s diminutive stature would translate to the professional level. Nevertheless, it seems like […]

When the Brooklyn Nets added James Harden to their Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving-led core in 2021, many expected that, barring any unforeseen turn of events, they would waltz all the way to an NBA championship. However, things did not work out according to plan. Fast forward to 2023, and Irving and Harden are now […]

Over the past few years, a plethora of top prospects have risen through the ranks for the San Diego Padres. Chief among those prospects is Fernando Tatis Jr., who, despite his 80-game suspension in 2022 due to PED suspension, remains the face of the franchise, the player who led the Padres’ transformation into a winning […]

LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo, whether they like it or not, are major parts of the current cultural zeitgeist, given their otherworldly athletic exploits for the Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks respectively. This was evident once more after they find their names involved in a hilarious snowplow naming competition in the home state of […]

The Dallas Mavericks and the Philadelphia 76ers’ Thursday night battle is simply a star-studded affair. With the duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving taking on the Joel Embiid-James Harden partnership, fans would find it difficult to change the channel amid what should be an exciting contest. In fact, the battle between the Mavs and […]

Kevin Durant has had a contentious relationship with fans, pundits, and media members alike for the past few seasons. This animosity mostly stems from the deafening criticisms over the newest Phoenix Suns star’s legacy after he decided to hitch his wagon onto Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors to win a ring. And on […]

There are simply some places where one feels at home. That is the case with Al Horford and the Boston Celtics, as Horford came to love the franchise after signing with them in free agency in 2016. However, after just three years with the team, Horford decided to pursue one last giant payday as he […]

Damian Lillard is on an unprecedented heater at the moment despite the Portland Trail Blazers’ less-than-stellar results. On Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans, and on a second night of a back-to-back set no less, Lillard dropped yet another 40-piece, scoring 41 points on 12-22 shooting from the field. And in the process of […]

Incumbent shortstop Trea Turner may have left the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency, but the Dodgers wouldn’t have been too concerned given the presence of Gavin Lux on the roster. Just 25-years of age, the former second-ranked prospect in all of MLB was more than ready to take the reins for the Dodgers at […]

Things were looking up for the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night after they pulled off an improbable 27-point comeback against the Dallas Mavericks. While camera mics caught LeBron James saying that he heard a pop on his foot, The King stayed in the game and finished with 27 points and eight boards in 37 […]

Despite the Phoenix Suns’ embarrassing playoff exit in 2022, it seemed like the team that put up the best record in the 2021-22 regular season still had all the makings of a contending team. The Suns’ core pieces remained intact as well after they re-signed Deandre Ayton in restricted free agency. However, one of the […]

No one can dispute that Kevin Durant, now of the Phoenix Suns following his blockbuster trade to The Valley, is one of the greatest players to ever grace the sport of basketball. However, Durant’s career choices and contentious relationship with the media hasn’t particularly helped his reputation among fans, as he stands as one of […]

With the 2023 calendar turning to March, the Big Dance sits only a few weeks away, with 68 teams soon vying for the most coveted trophy in all of collegiate basketball. Until then, the NCAA Division I Conference titles are up for grabs. Such was the case on Wednesday night, when the second-ranked Alabama Crimson […]

Many believe that the Los Angeles Lakers have a steep uphill climb ahead of them following LeBron James’ foot injury. After all, James despite being 38 years of age, remains one of the best players in the league. Losing a player of his caliber will always make the life of any team difficult, more so […]

Anfernee Simons missed the Portland Trail Blazers’ last three games prior to Wednesday night due to the ankle injury he suffered in the third quarter of their Valentine’s Day matchup against the Washington Wizards. The All-Star break came at an opportune time, as it gave Simons time to rest his ankle and not miss too […]

The Phoenix Suns pulled off one of, if not the biggest trade in NBA history by swinging a deal for Kevin Durant, further strengthening the Devin Booker, Chris Paul-led core of the team that made the NBA Finals in 2021. Durant’s Suns debut on Wednesday night only further proved how scary the Suns can be […]

Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley is the quintessential “you love him when he’s on your team, and you hate him when he’s not” kind of player. With his boisterous personality, gritty outlook, and pesky, in-your-face defense, Beverley quickly endears himself to the fanbase of every team he plays for. And this is quickly becoming the […]

The Dallas Cowboys appeared to have as good a chance as any of winning Super Bowl LVII following a strong 2022 regular season campaign. They won 12 games, and with Dak Prescott at the controls of their offense, it seemed like the sky was the limit of head coach Mike McCarthy’s men. In fact, the […]

Winning is a rare occasion for the Detroit Pistons these days. On Wednesday night, the Pistons, who entered the night having won just 15 games this season, had a golden opportunity to claim an odd victory against play-in hopefuls Chicago Bulls. However, the Pistons’ youthful inexperience reared its ugly head in the end in what […]

The Phoenix Suns swung arguably the biggest trade in NBA history when they dealt for Kevin Durant prior to the February 9 trade deadline. Durant immediately vaults the middling Suns into legitimate title contention, giving them another bonafide star to supplement the Devin Booker, Chris Paul, and Deandre Ayton-led core. And on Wednesday night, with […]

The Los Angeles Rams, simply put, suffered through a season-long championship hangover in 2022. After winning Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Rams scuffled through a dreadful 2022 season, winning just five games as they failed to rekindle their 2021 season magic. To make matters worse, the Rams suffered through a few injury […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered their Tuesday night matchup against fellow playoff hopefuls Minnesota Timberwolves losers of their past two games. However, those two losses came against two of the three-best teams in the Western Conference and they came in overtime; with the Clippers trying to integrate a few new pieces, needing a bit of […]

One thing all NBA fans can agree on is that the Milwaukee Bucks look the part of a title-contending team, especially after their flawless February. The Bucks’ opponents had 10 chances to beat them during the month of February, and they all failed. In fact, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have come roaring in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers already had to be perfect, or at least close to it, for the stretch run as they try to make the postseason despite their uneven start to the 2022-23 campaign. The Lakers’ quest to at least make the play-in tournament, however, hit a huge snag on the road after LeBron James […]

At the moment, all James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers will be thinking about is winning a championship. With the title race as wide open as it has ever been in recent memory, the Sixers could very well end up winning it all if they manage to string together a strong run beginning in April. […]

To begin the 2022-23 MLB offseason period, it seemed like the Atlanta Braves were the head and shoulders favorites to sign shortstop Dansby Swanson to a long-term deal. After all, Swanson had just posted the best season of his career in 2022, tallying 25 home runs, 96 runs batted in, and 18 stolen bases, along […]

The Dallas Mavericks, since drafting Luka Doncic in 2018, have long been linked by many to potentially acquiring Goran Dragic given the two’s national team synergy with Slovenia. Nevertheless, Dragic decided to spurn the Mavs as he remained with the Miami Heat following a run to the NBA Finals in the Bubble. However, the Heat […]

The 2022-23 season has been a resounding success thus far for the Sacramento Kings, and there’s no reason to expect them to taper off following a strong season. At the heart of the Kings’ efforts to snap the current longest postseason drought in North American sports leagues is the All-Star duo of De’Aaron Fox and […]

Ever since the Green Bay Packers’ loss to the Detroit Lions back in January, legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ playing status for 2023 has been a hot topic for speculation. After all, the four-time NFL MVP is already 39 years old, and he’s already won a Super Bowl; there isn’t much left for Rodgers to prove […]

When the Dallas Mavericks added Kyrie Irving to give Luka Doncic a co-star and a player talented enough to relieve him of some of his otherworldly offensive burden, some expected there to be a bit of an adjustment period as they try to integrate another ball-dominant player. However, the early returns on the Doncic-Irving Mavs […]