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Josh Allen recently led the Buffalo Bills to a 24-10 victory over division rivals New England Patriots in a record-setting performance (in more ways than one). Allen completed 22 out of 33 passes, two of which were for touchdowns. Nonetheless, Allen, who now ranks second in the entire NFL in passing touchdowns, will have plenty […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, among other things, entered the 2022-23 season in dire need of outside shooting. They then proceeded to take a chance on former Boston Celtics sharpshooter Matt Ryan, who’s only played in one NBA game to that point. Ryan may have had his moments, but the Lakers, still aiming to bolster their […]

The New England Patriots, led by Bill Belichick, have always been one of the best teams in the NFL. Since the turn of the century, which coincides with Belichick’s first season as head coach, the Patriots have only missed missed the postseason four times. However, it seems as if the franchise is on its downturn, […]

The Buffalo Bills have won three straight games, their latest triumph a 24-10 victory over the New England Patriots on Thursday night. Franchise quarterback Josh Allen was back at it again to his usual antics, as he completed 22 out of 33 passes for 223 yards and two touchdowns. In the process, Allen etched his […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks were riding high after they defeated the Golden State Warriors, 116-113, on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak. However, the Mavs quickly came crashing down to earth. On Thursday, the Mavs lost to the league-worst Detroit Pistons thanks to Killian Hayes’ late-game heroics. However, Luka Doncic and […]

Shortstop Trea Turner is one of the most-coveted free agents in this year’s Hot Stove season, and it’s not difficult to see why. Turner is one of the best-hitting middle infielders in today’s game, hitting for an .809 OPS while hitting 21 home runs and driving in 100 runs. Moreover, Turner stole 27 bases (out […]

There was only one NBA game on Thursday night, and it was, perhaps, not too inspiring a matchup on paper. The Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic, took on the Detroit Pistons, a team that entered this game with the worst record in the league at 5-18. The Pistons were still missing Cade Cunningham due […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ uneven start to the 2022-23 campaign, Laker fans stay winning. During an intermission in the Lakers’ Monday night loss to the Indiana Pacers, a lucky fan hit a half-court shot to win not only $75,000, but a hug from Anthony Davis as well. And it seems as if the half-court […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics had visitors of royalty during their Wednesday night battle against the Miami Heat. Prince William and Princess Kate, the Prince and Princess of Wales, respectively, were in attendance in TD Garden, a pit stop before they host the Earshot Prize Awards on Friday. And surely enough, Tatum gave a […]

Aaron Judge had the best season of his career at just the right time. Just as he was approaching free agency, Judge hit an AL-record breaking 62 home runs, setting himself up for a handsome payday. Plenty of teams will definitely find the prospect of adding Judge to their lineup to be an enticing one, […]

Much has been said or written about Tyrese Haliburton’s apparent resentment towards the Sacramento Kings organization and his tougher-than-expected fit alongside franchise point guard De’Aaron Fox. The Kings decided that it was for the best to split up the two blossoming point guards as they traded Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers for Domantas Sabonis. And […]

Bam Adebayo and the Miami Heat ended last season with the best record in the Eastern Conference. However, the Heat haven’t yet found that level to begin the 2022-23 campaign. Through 22 games, the Heat have gone 10-12, their latest loss a 134-121 defeat at the hands of the fledging Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum, in […]

The Los Angeles Lakers struggled throughout the entirety of the 2021-22 season, ending up with 33 wins to round out a disappointing campaign. The addition of Russell Westbrook alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis didn’t end up being as seamless a fit as they would have liked. However, one bright spot for the team amid […]

Devin Booker had one of the most efficient, volume-scoring games the league has ever seen. Through three quarters, Booker erupted for a season-high 51 points on a ridiculous 20-25 shooting from the field. DAs is usually the case with an offensive onslaught such as this, the Phoenix Suns ended up taking a huge, 106-81 lead […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had their worst season in recent memory in 2021-22 after they lost Damian Lillard to an abdominal injury. For their troubles, the Blazers selected Shaedon Sharpe with the seventh pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Seen as a raw prospect with immense potential due to his tantalizing athleticism, Sharpe, once he […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is no stranger to absurd scoring outbursts. Back when he was just a sophomore, Booker dropped 70 points, foreshadowing just how elite of a scorer he’d end up becoming. Surely enough, Booker was at it again with an eye-popping point tally after he dropped 51 points on the Chicago Bulls’ […]

Devin Booker entered the Phoenix Suns’ Wednesday night battle against the Chicago Bulls coming off a 44-point explosion against the Sacramento Kings on Monday. However, Booker even managed to one-up himself in an even more incredible performance against the Bulls. In 31 minutes across only three quarters of play, Devin Booker put the Bulls to […]

The New York Knicks found themselves in a close game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night despite being on the second leg of a back-to-back. RJ Barrett was doing his best to keep the Knicks afloat amid Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 37-point explosion, as he tallied 26 points on an efficient 8-15 shooting from the field. […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has simply taken his game to the next level. Tatum has scored 30+ points in each of his last three games leading up to their Wednesday night tilt against the Miami Heat, and he’s been the chief driving force behind the Celtics’ league-leading offense. But unfathomably, Tatum played at an […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson entered the league as one of the most explosive finishers the league has ever seen. Armed with a 45-inch vertical leap, Williamson’s blend of strength and hops for a man of his size (6’6, 284 lbs) allows him to finish through a thicket of defenders with ease. But evidently, […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are coming off a heartbreaking 23-17 overtime loss against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday night. With a chance to take the lead, the Buccaneers ended up not using their final timeouts to set up a better play that could have led to a game-winning drive in regulation. Nonetheless, […]

Aaron Judge was on a tear in 2022, just in time for his foray into free agency. Judge broke Roger Maris’ AL-record of 61 home runs in a season, ending up with 62 homers to lead the New York Yankees to a 99-win season. Thus, plenty of teams are falling head over heels in their […]

The Sacramento Kings drew considerable flak when they traded away Tyrese Haliburton, a rare draft gem, last season in exchange for Domantas Sabonis. However, the Kings made that move with De’Aaron Fox in mind. Partnering Fox, their franchise point guard who’s locked into a five-year, $163 million contract that runs until 2025, with an All-Star […]

The Philadelphia Phillies went on a tear at just the right time, as they made it all the way to the World Series despite only getting into the postseason by the skin of their teeth with an 87-75 record. Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber, and the rest of the Phillies lineup came through when it matters […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are in a bit of a transition period as a franchise. After falling short against the surging Philadelphia Phillies in the 2022 NL Wild Card round, long-term catcher Yadier Molina called it quits after 19 seasons being the Cardinals’ everyday backstop. Thus, Cardinals GM John Mozeliak emphasized in a telephone conversation […]

The USMNT went through to the knockout stage of the World Cup after they defeated Iran, 1-0, after Christian Pulisic (almost literally) went balls to the wall to put them in front in the 38th minute. However, USMNT still finished second in the group, thanks to England’s 3-0 rout over fellow British isle Wales. Thus, […]

The Utah Jazz, after an exhilaratingly surprising 10-2 start, have come crashing back to earth, resembling more closely the team pundits expected entering the season. The Jazz have gone 2-9 in their last 11 games, sending them tumbling down the NBA standings, which could, perhaps reinvigorate trade talks that could see veteran pieces be sold […]

Greatness runs in the blood. Kris Murray, the twin brother of Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray, had the game of his life to lead the Iowa Hawkeyes to an 81-65 victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Murray dropped 31 points (with four triples), 20 rebounds, and four assists in 39 (!) minutes, an incredibly […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered their Tuesday night contest against the Golden State Warriors with a 9-10 record after losing four straight games. However, Luka Doncic has had enough of the Mavs’ shenanigans and put a stop to their bleeding with a 41-point, 12-rebound, and 12-assist performance. And perhaps this win could spur the Mavs into […]

Julius Randle was on one for the New York Knicks on Tuesday night. Randle exploded for a season-high 36 points to go along with seven boards and five dimes to lead the Knicks to a resounding 140-110 victory over the injury-ravaged Detroit Pistons. What spurred such an eruption from the 28-year old lefty, you may […]

Damian Lillard has missed the Portland Trail Blazers’ past five games, including their Tuesday night tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers, due to a calf strain. Over that span, the Blazers have lost three games. However, Dame Time may soon be upon us once more, as Lillard may not miss much more time. During the […]

The Orlando Magic may be in mired in a lengthy rebuild, but they’re as well positioned as any team for the future given their plethora of high-potential young prospects. Paolo Banchero remains the crown jewel of their rebuilding efforts, while Franz Wagner, Wendell Carter Jr., and Jalen Suggs round out what should be a strong […]

The Orlando Magic have endured a plethora of injury woes to begin the 2022-23 campaign, especially to their guard depth. Jalen Suggs has missed a few games due to ankle problems, Terrence Ross missed their last game with an illness, while Gary Harris only recently returned from a knee injury. Nonetheless, it seems as if […]

The Dallas Mavericks are clearly feeling the effects of Jalen Brunson’s departure, as they have now scuffled to a 9-10 record after four straight losses despite the continued excellent play of Luka Doncic. Desperate for reinforcements, the Mavs signed Kemba Walker in a bid to help fill the void Brunson left. Walker, however, only signed […]

What is with NFL coaches and not using their timeouts this gameweek? Indianapolis Colts head coach Jeff Saturday was guilty of this, as he just watched the clock run out without using two of his three final timeouts as the Colts failed to push the game to overtime in a 24-17 loss to the Pittsburgh […]

Tyrese Haliburton was already on his way to becoming one of the best point guards in the league when the Indiana Pacers traded for him in exchange for All-Star center Domantas Sabonis. Haliburton ended last season with the Pacers on a tear, as he averaged 17.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 9.6 assists (against 3.2 turnovers) […]

The Indianapolis Colts made waves when they hired former Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday as their new head coach in an attempt to, perhaps, start a new era of winning that has eluded the franchise since Andrew Luck’s retirement. For his part, Saturday took on the challenge with his head held high despite it being […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook has been the subject of plenty of trade rumors over the past few months, most notably in a potential trade to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Myles Turner and Buddy Hield. However, even if for just one night, Westbrook is proving that he belongs in purple and gold […]

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers, involved in countless trade rumors over the past few months, were locked in a tight battle on Monday night. LeBron James and the Lakers appeared primed to take their fifth win in six games as they entered the fourth quarter with a nine-point advantage over a team that […]