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Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge has become known for being rather stingy in trade talks while also making it a point to note how “close” he has come on certain deals. In fact, the Celtics’ last in-season acquisition came six years ago when they acquired point guard Isaiah Thomas from the Phoenix Suns in exchange […]

Newly hired Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell is ushering in a new era to the team with his own brand of leadership. He described himself as a “true alpha” and bared that he is willing to go out of his way and hear the opinion of his peers in a bid to make more […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has been involved in numerous trade rumors after he voiced his disappointments with the team due to another wasted season. Amid the rift, Wilson’s agent in Mark Rodgers continued to reaffirm that his client still wants to remain in Seattle. However, their camp also listed the Las Vegas Raiders, Chicago […]

Many inspirational stories about the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant have been retold by countless individuals in the past year, especially after his tragic death. However, ESPN shared an amusing story about his pre-draft workout with the Lakers where he destroyed a 40-year-old Michael Cooper and even kicked him in his nuts back […]

Rapper Soulja Boy posted a random tweet that slammed WWE as “fake,” which eventually caught the attention of longtime wrestler Randy Orton. The Tennessee native didn’t appreciate the tirade as he fired back and had a couple of exchanges with the artist on Twitter. This is certainly a beef that came out of nowhere: https://twitter.com/x_Beast17_x/status/1366665602555854848 […]

Adidas made a huge splash on social media after they released a new Superstar collaboration with rapper Tommy Cash. The sneakers will reportedly be sold in black and white pairs and are unnecessarily long, thus earning the nickname ‘clown shoes’, via Hypebeast. #adidas has revealed a new Superstar collaboration alongside #TommyCash. Serving as its longest […]

A.C. Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic refused to change his stance even after hearing the side of LeBron James regarding his ‘shut up and dribble’ tirade over the past few weeks. He further defended his notion of athletes sticking to playing their sports and not meddling with politics which can be taken care of by the […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball finally matched up against the OG “Melo” of the league in Carmelo Anthony when both of their squads faced off on Monday night. The 19-year-old playmaker made a statement performance against the Portland Trail Blazers, which helped him earn the respect of Anthony. After they swapped jerseys on the […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have lost a head coach but they are getting a capable reinforcement back at the helm in swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic. The Serbian national is expected to make his return to the court after missing significant time due to a nagging knee injury. He will reportedly suit up for the Hawks in […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash had a hilarious reaction when he found out that his squad successfully ended an 18-year losing streak in San Antonio. To his surprise, the Nets hadn’t won against the Spurs on their home floor since 2003 until they finally carved out an overtime victory on Monday night, via Anthony […]

After a successful individual campaign in the 2020 season, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is looking to spread the cheer to other people, particularly for business owners in his hometown of Chico, California. His $1 million donation will reportedly help 80 small businesses in the local area amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, via NFL‘s […]

Former NFL quarterback and sports analyst David Carr sounded off on the ongoing saga between gunslinger Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks, which also involved his brother Derek who is currently serving as the QB of the Las Vegas Raiders. The speculated rift happened after Wilson complained about “getting hit too much” due to the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have identified safety Tyrann Mathieu as an integral cornerstone of their franchise moving forward. As per Pro Football Talk, Chiefs general manager Brett Veach already claimed that they want to keep Mathieu “for the years to come” and agreeing to an extension with him is part of their plans for the […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to scour the league in a bid to acquire a capable playmaker ahead of the 2021 NFL season. Their latest target was rumored to be Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater who just concluded his first season with the team back in 2020. Via Joseph Person of The Athletic: “San Francisco […]

Over a month ago, New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball found himself in the middle of trade rumors. The Pelicans were regularly gauging the level of interest around the NBA in the 23-year-old guard. Since the speculation broke out back in January, Ball brought his game a notch higher as he wanted to prove his […]

Over the weekend, a report surfaced and claimed that the Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson were “far apart” in contract negotiations. However, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, there wasn’t any talk happening between the two sides, to begin with. In reality, Jackson’s stance regarding the current situation is still uncertain to […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already on the road to recovery after he underwent toe surgery back on February 10th. He is expected to have a three-month timetable for his return and could potentially be ready to take the field by the start of training camp in July, via NFL Network‘s James Palmer. […]

Former NFL player and analyst Irv Cross passed away at the age of 81 on Sunday, according to ESPN. His son, Matthew, confirmed the news to the Philadelphia Eagles that his father died near his home in Roseville, Minnesota, though the cause of his death was not revealed. Cross played a total of nine seasons in […]

Converse decided to craft an ode to a couple of beloved championship squads as they collaborated with streetwear brand Chinatown Market to bring a new twist to their Chuck Taylor and Pro Leather sneakers. The design of the shoes was inspired by the colorful jackets designed by Jeff Hamilton to commemorate the title victories of […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball started his rookie campaign on the wrong foot as he found himself coming off the bench in the early stages of the 2020-21 season. Due to his string of impressive performances, the 19-year-old was eventually slotted into the starting lineup which is paying dividends for the Hornets. LaMelo Ball […]

The professional playing career of golf legend Tiger Woods was suddenly put in peril after he suffered major leg injuries due to his involvement in a car crash near Los Angeles over the past week. However, it isn’t the first time that the sports world has witnessed a professional athlete be dealt with such gruesome […]

The New York Knicks have managed to continue their momentum even after starting center Mitchell Robinson broke his right hand two weeks ago. With veteran big man Taj Gibson also nursing a sprained ankle, the Knicks are a bit shorthanded in their frontcourt rotation. Amid the Knicks’ health issues, backup big man Nerlens Noel has […]

Los Angeles Lakers Kyle Kuzma wanted to kickstart LeBron James’ candidacy for a selection to the All-Defensive Team in the 2020-21 season by posting a plea on Twitter. While playing in his 18th campaign in the league, the four-time MVP is still going hard on the defensive end as he is currently averaging 1.1 steals […]

Houston Rockets point guard John Wall didn’t mince any words after his team absorbed a lopsided defeat against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night. After the game, Wall vented out his disappointment with their poor showing on the floor as they snagged their 11th consecutive loss, via The Athletic‘s Kelly Iko. John Wall: This shit […]

Many people continue to call for the NBA to expand, and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver believes expansion is ultimately “inevitable.” However, he also admitted that expansion wasn’t being actively considered by the league even before the pandemic, and there’s no timetable for serious conversations on the matter to occur. For Silver, the main goal is to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked well on their way to having a promising campaign in the 2020 NFL season after breaking through with an 11-0 start. However, teams eventually decoded their playing style which led to a late-season collapse as they ended the regular season with a 12-4 record. Their struggles didn’t find an end soon […]

CBS Sports Radio host Brandon Tierney tweeted a post on Sunday morning suggesting that New York Knicks forward Julius Randle is already better than former NBA veteran Chris Bosh at his peak. His unpopular opinion eventually sparked a discussion among basketball fans who had plenty to say about the topic. Legit question: at his absolute […]

The Toronto Raptors were the latest to be hit with a feared COVID-19 outbreak as their matchup against the Chicago Bulls scheduled to be played on Sunday night was eventually postponed. Due to the league’s health and safety protocols, most of the Raptors’ players failed to suit up against the Bulls which hindered the team […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James’ game-worn “USA” Kobe Twos which was gifted by Kobe Bryant himself back in 2002 reportedly fetched a whopping $156,000 price tag at Heritage Auction, via ESPN‘s Nick DePaula. According to James, it was his “most fond moment” together with the late Lakers icon during the early stages of his […]

On and off the court, it seemed like Boban Marjanovic and Luka Doncic have already formed a great bond as teammates with the Dallas Mavericks. Marjanovic was in his usual comedic self as he posted a celebratory video on Instagram for the 22nd birthday of Doncic, via Yahoo Sports. It's @luka7doncic's birthday so of course […]

Former NFL wide receiver Josh Gordon is making a surprise return to playing football as a member of the FCF Zappers in the Fan Controlled Football league, team owner Bob Menery told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Gordon will join forces with former Cleveland Browns teammate Johnny Manziel. The startup league will begin action in March and will […]

‘Westworld’ actress Evan Rachel Wood reportedly called the late Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant a “rapist” only hours after his death back on January 26, 2020, via Page Six. The harsh comments were made in light of Bryant’s previous involvement in a sexual harassment case back in 2003. “What has happened is tragic. I […]

New York Knicks All-Star forward Julius Randle wanted to prove a point when his team went up against the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night. Their opponents were bannered by another All-Star big man in Domantas Sabonis who got the nod to replace All-Star captain Kevin Durant due to his nagging hamstring injury. “Sometimes there are […]

The Baltimore Ravens concluded another disappointing season as they absorbed an early exit in the 2020 NFL playoffs with quarterback Lamar Jackson at the helm. It was a rough campaign for Baltimore throughout the year as they had to fight for a playoff spot after concluding the regular season with an 11-5 record. After winning […]

The Brooklyn Nets recently received an intriguing offer from Daryn Parker, Vice President of Camsoda, who wrote a letter to team owner Joe Tsai stating that they want to offer a digital strip club experience to the Nets players. Camsoda will reportedly provide James Harden, Kyrie Irving, and Kevin Durant with Elite VIP membership which […]

Former NBA veteran Kendrick Perkins has argued to bring back point guard Rajon Rondo to the Boston Celtics amid the team’s struggles as of late. He claimed that his former teammate isn’t doing well with the Atlanta Hawks and that the Celtics would make good use of his services for the remainder of the season, […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had a notable performance against the Houston Rockets on Friday night in just his second game back from an ankle injury. He notched the 16th triple-double performance of his career and opted to give the game ball to Raptors assistant coach Sergio Scariolo instead. According to the veteran point guard, […]

The Boston Celtics are currently going through an up and down campaign midway through the 2020-21 season. Apparently, it turned out that their ability to win games mainly hinges on the scoring production of point guard Kemba Walker. According to Stat Muse, the Celtics have garnered a 5-2 record whenever the four-time All-Star generates 20 […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges already had an inkling that they were going to have their hands full as they go head-to-head with the Golden State Warriors on Friday night, only a week after their latest encounter. After seeing how their previous meeting transpired, Bridges had a self-prophecy that Draymond Green was bound to have […]