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The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led Oklahoma City Thunder, 3-0, are one of only four NBA teams that remain undefeated three games into the regular season. Chet Holmgren is playing like a superstar; the defense has held opponents to fewer than 96 points in two of their three victories, but Gilgeous-Alexander couldn’t care less about the outside noise. […]

The New England Patriots rookie starting quarterback Drake Maye suffered a concussion in Week 8’s 25-22 victory against the New York Jets, as veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett led the Patriots to their second win in the regular season. With a 2-6 record, New England now tied with the Jets for third place in the AFC East, which […]

There’s no love lost between most New England Patriots fans and the New York Yankees. While the NFL’s franchise tied with the Green Bay Packers for the most Super Bowl victories with six titles, the Patriots hosted the New York Jets in Week 8’s matchup, a “Yankees suck” chant broke out at Gillette Stadium. The […]

In the Detroit Lions’ Week 8 matchup against the Tennessee Titans, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown tied a franchise record set by Hall of Fame receiver Calvin Johnson in 2011. Brown’s touchdown catch in the first half against the Titans stretched his streak of touchdown receptions to five consecutive games, which tied Johnson’s streak of […]

Alex Caruso and the Oklahoma City Thunder took care of business against Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls. They beat the Bulls 114-95 to improve to 2-0 on the young season, and Chet Holmgren finished with a career-high 16 rebounds, drawing comparisons to Caruso’s former All-Star teammate in Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis. A reporter […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 2-0 after beating their old friend Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls 114-95. After Chet Holmgren made Thunder franchise history in a 102-87 win against the Nuggets in their season opener, he finished with 21 points and a career-high 16 rebounds as the second-year big man is off to […]

The Boston Celtics released an aerial view of the 2024 championship banner heading up to the rafters at TD Garden. Before the Celtics handed the Knicks a 132-109 beating in their season opener, they raised the franchise’s 18th title into its rightful home. Now, the NBA’s most winning franchise gives fans unique drone footage of […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr came to Draymond Green’s defense for his first technical foul of the 2024-25 regular season in the Warriors’ 139-104 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. He commended the four-time champion for his tenacity and aggressive approach to the game, and now Green is telling his side of the […]

After the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns 21-14 in Week 7, they improved to 3-4 nearly halfway through the 2024 NFL season. Before November 5’s trade deadline, Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins was mentioned in trade rumors. However, his name popped up on Cincinnati’s latest injury report, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Higgins […]

The champion Boston Celtics’ 132-109 blowout win against the New York Knicks in their season opener tied the NBA record for most threes in a single game (29). For many, Jayson Tatum and the Celtics’ early three-point shooting dominance signals no championship hangover for the 2024 champions, and the numbers are staggering. During a recent […]

During Game 1 of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s first-round series against the New Orleans Pelicans, veteran center Jonas Valanciunas yelled in forward Jalen Williams’ face. So, Williams barked at Valanciunas in response. Williams is known to bark from time to time. It’s now a part of OKC culture. Then, during Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s walk-off postgame interview following […]

In an effort dominant enough to convince Charles Barkley to crown the Oklahoma City Thunder “World Champions,” the Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 102-87 in their season opener. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge, finishing with 28 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, three blocks, and two steals, but Thunder big man Chet Holmgren had a historic […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 120-109 in their season opener. Luka Doncic led with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists, and Klay Thompson shined in his Mavericks debut. He finished with 22 points, including six threes, seven rebounds, and three steals, while one of his new teammates thoroughly enjoys the four-time […]

Ahead of the Denver Broncos Week 8 matchup against the Carolina Panthers, the Broncos received frightening news. After reportedly being followed upon leaving a strip club, Broncos wide receiver Josh Reynolds and one unidentified man were injured in a shooting early Friday morning in Denver on October 18. The Broncos stated Reynolds was treated for minor […]

After the Los Angeles Clippers lost their regular-season opener in overtime to the Phoenix Suns 116-113, there is concern surrounding All-Star Kawhi Leonard’s injury and potential long-term absence in 2024-25. Leonard continues to rehab from inflammation due to complications from surgery in his right knee. However, following the firing of Clippers former trainer Randy Shelton, […]

After the Phoenix Suns beat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-113 in overtime, spoiling Steve Ballmer’s Intuit Dome debut in Los Angeles, ESPN’s Stephen A Smith had some harsh words for superstar Kevin Durant. While not questioning Durant’s greatness, he doesn’t believe much in the two-time champion’s ability to lead Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, and the […]

2008 Boston Celtics champion Ray Allen participated in the 2024 championship ring ceremony alongside Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett before the NBA’s winningest franchise raised its 18th banner. Then, he watched Jayson Tatum and the Celtics dominate the New York Knicks in a 132-109 win to open the regular season. Allen watched the game alongside […]

Head coach Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers in blowout fashion, 139-104, in their regular-season opener. Warriors veteran Draymond Green picked up his first technical foul of the 2024-25 campaign. After the win, Kerr had an interesting take on the call when asked about Green’s tech in the game. […]

While celebrating the New York Liberty’s 2024 WNBA Finals victory with her teammates and fans during the Liberty’s championship parade in New York, All-Star Breanna Stewart made a special request. After beating the Minnesota Lynx 67-62 in overtime of a do-or-die Game 5, clinching the series 3-2 as the city celebrated the franchise’s first WNBA […]

As NBA analysts and former players comment on watching the Los Angeles Lakers’ second-round pick, Bronny James, make his league debut on Tuesday, Jeff Teague delivers his firm take on the debacle. The last thing Lakers superstar LeBron James and Bronny wanted was a media circus surrounding the NBA’s first father-son duo making history, which Teague […]

The back-and-forth between Alabama football and Tennessee continues amid Week 8’s fake crowd noise debacle. After radio announcer Chris Stewart clarified his comments on Neyland Stadium piping in fake crowd noise to amplify the ambiance of Tennessee football’s 24-17 win against the Crimson Tide, Alabama football’s video producer is speaking out. Alabama football video producer […]

Before Team USA’s men’s basketball team headed to France to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics, President Barack Obama gave Team USA words of wisdom after winning gold. However, beforehand, some accused him of reprising a memorable skit from Comedy Central’s sketch-comedy “Key & Peele,” albeit deliberately or not, Obama’s memorable handshake to every one […]

Radio announcer Chris Stewart has clarified his comment after facing criticism for his remarks on Tennessee football piping in fake crowd noise during its 24-17 win over Alabama. Stewart’s heavily received flak for commentary wasn’t in anyone’s Week 8 Tennessee-Alamana; bold predictions, but it was enough for Stewart to feel the need to explain himself. […]

Changes are brewing in the Cleveland Browns’ offense ahead of their Week 8 matchup against the Baltimore Ravens. Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is taking drastic measures after a 21-14 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Starting quarterback Deshaun Watson tore his Achilles and will be on the team’s injured reserve list for the remainder of […]

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James checked into an official NBA game for the first time in the Lakers’ home opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Superstar LeBron James entered the game with his son Bronny by his side, and the pair made history as the first father-son duo to do so. As Hall of Fame […]

Utah Jazz forward Svi Mykhailiuk watched his champion Boston Celtics teammates receive their 2024 NBA Finals championship rings before their 2024-25 season opener against the New York Knicks at TD Garden. During the ceremony, Al Horford gave fans a laugh upon receiving his ring. However, Mykhailiuk signed a deal with the Jazz during the offseason […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received good news before hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves on the NBA’s 2024-25 regular season opening night. After a father/son duel between LeBron James and Bronny James went viral Monday morning, Lakers guard Austin Reaves revealed he’s cleared to play in Tuesday’s opener at Crypto.com Arena, per The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. “Austin […]

Former Charlotte Hornets guard Kelly Oubre, entering his second season with the Philadelphia 76ers, told an interesting story about his years with the Hornets and Michael Jordan, the team’s former head of basketball operation. As the 76ers adapt to Joel Embiid’s new regimen, Oubre reflected on his time in Charlotte and Jordan’s immediate impact on […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was reflective after practice on Sunday and mentioned the late Kobe Bryant when he talked about the opportunity Thunder vice president and GM Sam Presti has bestowed upon him. The two-time All-Star is a bonafide star and the face of the franchise. Gilgeous-Alexander ranked in the top five in […]

The Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs improved to a perfect 6-0 record against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7, but it came at a price. Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson suffered a fractured ankle in Sunday’s 28-18 win against the 49ers. Now, the rest of his 2024 NFL season is in jeopardy, per NFL […]

Entering the last exhibition on the preseason schedule, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James saved his best for last, finishing with 17 points on 7-for-17 attempts (1-for-5 from deep), four rebounds, three steals, one assist, and one block in a 132-74 blowout loss to the Golden State Warriors. Then, Bronny and his dad, LeBron James, […]

New York Yankees’ starting pitcher Nestor Cortes hinted at making a potential World Series appearance if his team breaks through against the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS. However, with a 3-1 lead, the Yankees will have to finish the job in Game 5 at Progressive Field in Cleveland, where New York won 8-6 on Friday […]

For many rookies crossing paths with their basketball idols while on the cusp of navigating through their first season in the NBA, the preseason can be a surreal three-week experience. Steph Curry suffered a finger injury in the preseason, forcing him to miss the Golden State Warriors preseason finale against the Los Angeles Lakers, but […]

The Philadelphia 76ers dodged a bullet in the form of a long-term injury for All-Star Paul George. George suffered a hyperextended knee injury in the 76ers’ 104-89 preseason win against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, but there was no structural damage, an MRI revealed. In a recent episode of his podcast, “Podcast P with Paul […]

Starting quarterback Will Levis was mentioned in the Titans’ injury report ahead of Week 7’s matchup against the Buffalo Bills; Tennesse received terrible news ahead of Sunday’s game. Titans wide receiver Treylon Burks, who suffered a knee injury this week, is ruled out, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. “The Titans are expected to place WR Treylon […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a hand fracture, forcing him to miss the beginning of the regular season, free-agent forward/center Alex Reese agreed to a non-guaranteed with the Thunder. After going undrafted in 2021, Reese, an Alabama product who spent a year away from the game bartending before playing overseas in the […]

As the preseason ends and teams across the NBA trim their rosters down to 14 (not including two-way) players, the Brooklyn Nets waived fifth-year guard Killian Hayes while rehabbing from a hip injury. Hayes agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal before the preseason. Then, he suffered a hip injury that hindered his performance before the […]

Rookie Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers ended their preseason with a 132-74 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Friday, but the game’s outcome isn’t what most fans are talking about the morning after. Instead, it’s James’ 17-point performance in the best version we’ve seen from LeBron James’ son thus far. After Bronny’s […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is a two-time champion and 14-time All-Star entering his 18th NBA season. While some speculate about a potential contract extension to secure Durant’s immediate future with the Suns, the four-time scoring champion focuses on his team and the upcoming season. However, he made an interesting comparison via the Up & Adams Show. When […]