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Logan Paul and Floyd Mayweather, take note: Even with former NBA point guard Nate Robinson making his professional boxing debut against YouTube sensation Jake Paul and the legendary boxing tandem of Roy Jones Jr. and Mike Tyson squaring off after years away from the sport, it was actually the world-famous Snoop Dogg that ultimately stole […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James is an avid purveyor of the NFL in 2020-21 as the NBA legend has continued to tweet through some of the league’s biggest games this season. King James was tuned in as the Kansas City Chiefs and quarterback Patrick Mahomes attempt to take down the Denver Broncos at […]

Despite the fact that 2020 has been quite a tough year for many, it hasn’t been all bad for Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward and NBA legend LeBron James. After recently winning his fourth NBA title and his first as a member of the Lakers, James has now been awarded his third Sportsperson of the […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz started Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Green Bay Packers. However, rookie signal caller Jalen Hurts finished it. The Eagles offense was nothing short of anemic with Wentz on the field while Hurts seemed to immediately give the lowly NFC East franchise a major boost despite Philadelphia still coming up short on […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Zion Williamson got off to a slow start in his NBA career as a rookie last season, even though such a hindrance was caused mainly by some lingering injury trouble. Once Williamson did ultimately make his way on the court for the team late in the 2019-20 campaign, the former […]

As if the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs needed any additional help, the surging AFC West franchise will reportedly have the services of rookie Clyde Edwards-Helaire against the rival Denver Broncos after all. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Edwards-Helaire will be active for the Chiefs’ looming bout against the aforementioned Broncos. Chiefs’ […]

The Green Bay Packers were absolutely rolling against the lowly Philadelphia Eagles—until late in the fourth quarter, that is. With rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts coming off the bench in favor of struggling signal-caller Carson Wentz, the Eagles immediately received a spark to aid the efforts of the first-year quarterback with a fellow rookie in wide […]

Not only is Week 13 a crucially important week for NFL franchises, but it’s also vital for fantasy football owners as most are preparing for the final go-round of the 2020 regular season. Even though some fantasy football owners may have one more week to go after Week 13 before the regular season formally concludes, […]

The NBA interrupted the entire sports landscape and turned the league upside down on Wednesday evening as Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN is reporting that the Houston Rockets and Washington Wizards have executed a massive trade involving two All-Star point guards on max contracts. With former Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook now headed to our nation’s […]

Longtime NBA swingman Paul George did not have a happy ending to his first season as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019-20. George and the Clippers infamously blew a 3-1 series lead against the Denver Nuggets in the 2020 Western Conference Semifinals down in Orlando, where the NBA encountered its most unique […]

Although the undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers secure the team’s second victory of the season over the arch rival Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday afternoon, it wasn’t all positive for the surging AFC North franchise. With veteran pass-rusher Bud Dupree reportedly suffering a torn ACL that will cost him the rest of the 2020 campaign, longtime Steelers quarterback […]

After a terrific showing in the NBA bubble that saw him play a big role in the Miami Heat’s NBA Finals run, Tyler Herro is ready to take the next step in his career. With the 2020-21 season set to start this December, Herro has already set one major personal goal for his sophomore campaign: […]

The NFL has yet to fully complete its Week 12 slate as part of this unique 2020 season, but Week 13 is now right around the corner. As the regular season inches closer and closer to its conclusion, fantasy football owners only have one week — or maybe two — remaining to see if reaching […]

The NFL’s 2020 regular season schedule has encountered change after change this year with Weeks 12 and 13 being no exceptions. Even though Week 12 is still going, fantasy football owners must begin looking ahead to Week 13. Both weeks are equally crucial for the eventual outcome of various seasons. With fantasy football owners vying […]

Former Golden State Warriors big man Andrew Bogut has finally called it a career despite not playing in the United States for a few seasons now. Even after wrapping up his professional playing days with several seasons down under in his native Australia, Bogut has still continued to receive immense praise from his NBA counterparts […]

It is no secret that UFC welterweight contender Colby Covington is one of the most hated figures in modern mixed martial arts. With Covington often playing the role of the “heel” similarly to that of a professional wrestling character, his latest string of nonsense surrounds a potential bout against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic signed with the Atlanta Hawks this offseason after the Sacramento Kings refused to match the offer sheet worth $72 million over four years. While Sacramento’s decision was met with criticisms after letting talent walk away for free, the team apparently has a big reason for doing so. Sacramento general manager Monte McNair recently […]

With the Minnesota Vikings ultimately defeating the Carolina Panthers by the score of 28-27 in a comeback victory, Minnesota also managed to make some history in the process while also improving to a nearly 5-6 on the season. Even with Week 12 yet to fully wrap up, there have already been more double-digit comeback wins […]

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers managed to defeat the rival Los Angeles Rams on Sunday afternoon despite being forced to hit the road against an always dangerous NFC West opponent. However, the focus immediately pivoted back to the San Francisco area following the 49ers’ Week 12 win as Shanahan and company […]

Good news: the New York Giants are somehow currently in first place in the ugly NFC East division as the team’s postseason aspirations are now very, very real. Bad news: the team’s starting quarterback Daniel Jones could reportedly miss “some time” after injuring his hamstring during the third quarter of Sunday afternoon’s victory over the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs went on the road to defeat the struggling Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12 while the defending Super Bowl champions wasted absolutely no time jumping out to an early lead on Sunday afternoon. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill couldn’t have been better in the first quarter as […]

San Francisco 49ers place kicker Robbie Gould was at it once again on Sunday afternoon in Los Angeles. Thanks to Gould’s seemingly automatic leg, the 49ers were able to upset the rival Los Angeles Rams on the road while also knocking the opposition out of first place in the NFC West division. With Gould booting […]

The 2020 NFL regular season will be over before too long, which means that fantasy football owners should already be gearing up for a run toward the postseason. Whether you are a fantasy football owner that has already locked up a spot in the postseason or you are a fantasy football owner still fighting for […]

The Boston Celtics have officially signed forward Jayson Tatum to a $195 million contract extension, the team has formally announced. With such a move ultimately becoming a no-brainer for the team’s front office, Tatum’s mindset moving forward is no doubt centered around remaining in Boston for as long as possible. “I am incredibly grateful to […]

The NFL is gearing up for the final stretch of the 2020 season, which means fantasy football owners must begin looking ahead to the postseason — if you are one of the lucky ones, of course. With only a few weeks left in the fantasy football regular season, plenty of owners out there are fighting […]

Despite the fact that the Charlotte Hornets are only one year removed from acquiring point guard Terry Rozier from the Boston Celtics in exchange for fellow floor general Kemba Walker, the Eastern Conference franchise still decided to select soon-to-be rookie point guard LaMelo Ball with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. […]

Despite the fact that the Los Angeles Rams lost their early lead against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James had to give credit where credit was due. After Mike Evans literally dragged several defenders into the end zone for six points, LeBron took to Twitter to show how impressed he is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ Joe Burrow concluded his first year atop the highest level on the lowest of notes on Sunday afternoon. With Burrow tearing several ligaments in his knee, damages that will now require season-ending surgery, another Ohio legend was quick to praise the Bengals signal-caller as Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took to […]

Despite the fact that future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers received the football first on Monday evening, it was actually the Los Angeles Rams and quarterback Jared Goff that found the end zone first. Goff connected with veteran wide receiver Robert Woods on the Rams’ opening drive […]

The AFC has been quite crowded in the middle of the pack with Week 11 of the NFL regular season winding down. Entering Week 11, six teams pursuing the Super Bowl had identical 6-3 records. The seventh and extra playoff spot at the back end of the postseason lineup could help clear up such a […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders have played quite literally zero defense on Sunday evening in the desert. With both teams already scoring two touchdowns apiece, Chiefs running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire is just the game’s latest touchdown scorer as the rookie rusher found the end zone to knot the AFC West clash at […]

Quarterback Derek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders are on absolute fire to begin Sunday Night Football in “Sin City.” With the Raiders looking to take down the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs for a second time this season, Las Vegas wide receiver Nelson Agholor is certainly doing his part early on. Carr, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are struggling on defense to start their Sunday Night Football game against the rival Las Vegas Raiders. However, thanks to the presence of quarterback Patrick Mahomes and wide receiver Tyreek Hill, it took only one possession for the Chiefs to tie things up in “Sin City.” After Raiders running back Josh […]

Second-year running back Josh Jacobs and the Las Vegas Raiders are the only team to defeat the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs this 2020 season. With Las Vegas looking to secure a season sweep against the Chiefs on Sunday evening in “Sin City,” Jacobs got his team on the board first while wasting […]

Former Georgia Bulldog and current Indianapolis Colts placekicker Rodrigo Blankenship proved exactly why he belongs on the world’s biggest stage on Sunday afternoon against the Green Bay Packers. With this matchup knotted at 31 points apiece midway through overtime, Blankenship split the uprights from just under 40 yards out to give the Colts a much-needed […]

Marc Gasol has decided to leave the Toronto Raptors and sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, bolstering the Lakers’ frontcourt after the departure of Dwight Howard to the Philadelphia 76ers. Marc Gasol is finalizing a deal to sign with the Lakers, sources tell me and @ZachLowe_NBA. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 23, 2020 Marc Gasol […]

The Dallas Cowboys and backup-turned-starting quarterback Andy Dalton pulled off what only a few people expected to be possible: a win. With the Cowboys taking on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday afternoon, the visiting team stormed down the field in the final minutes of regulation en route to taking a three-point lead. Dalton, a longtime […]

The Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers have finally given basketball fans exactly what they have been waiting all night long for—a three-way trade involving both a first-round NBA Draft pick in 2020 and several active players. According to a Wednesday evening report from Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, the Clippers […]

It’s official—former Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman is now a member of the heralded Golden State Warriors. With the Warriors ultimately finding themselves with the No. 2 overall pick in 2020 after encountering an injury-plagued and forgettable 2019-20 campaign, Wiseman will now join the likes of point guard Stephen Curry, power forward Draymond Green, […]