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Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins had some choice words for the officiating crew in the team’s Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jenkins lambasted the referees for their performance on Saturday, tearing into their decision-making, going as far as to call it “one of the most poorly officiated games I’ve ever seen in […]

Following the Philadelphia 76ers loss to the Toronto Raptors in Game 4, star center Joel Embiid had some comments critical of the NBA’s officiating crew. After the game, the Sixers’ center could be seen doing a golf clap in the direction of the officials as he walked off towards the locker room. Embiid’s comments after […]

With the series knotted up at 2-2, the Utah Jazz are set to travel to Dallas for Game 5 against the Mavericks in their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup. With a pivotal game on the slate for Monday night, we’re back with our NBA odds series, featuring our Jazz-Mavericks prediction, pick, and odds, which we have […]

Kevin Durant‘s legacy has become a point of contention among NBA fans throughout this year’s playoffs, as he’s failed to lead the Brooklyn Nets to even a single win against the Boston Celtics through the first three games of their opening round series. Durant has not looked like his usual self in the series, prompting […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Byron Pringle was arrested Saturday in Florida and charged with reckless driving and driving with a suspended license, according to TMZ. The report indicates that Pringle was uncooperative and “verbally confrontational” with officers during the traffic stop. Pringle was reportedly doing donuts in his Dodge Challenge SRT Hellcat on a public […]

Some terrifying scenes occurred in aftermath of the Washington Nationals matchup with the San Francisco Giants on Sunday afternoon. According to the DC Police Department, law enforcement officers responded to a violent incident outside of Nationals Park. The DC Police Department reported that police were seeking an individual in connection to a reported stabbing following […]

With the Brooklyn Nets down 3-0 in their series against the Boston Celtics, the team announced Sunday that star guard Ben Simmons would not be making his coveted season debut in Game 4. Despite inklings throughout the week that Simmons had been targeting Game 4 in Brooklyn for a return, the Nets have changed course. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were dealt some brutal injury news when it comes to star center Joel Embiid, who was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his thumb. While the injury is set to require surgery, Embiid and the Sixers have elected to wait until after the season ends before going through with the procedure. Still, […]

The Brooklyn Nets find themselves in a 3-0 hole against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, prompting some talking heads to begin to take a closer look at the future of the team. Kyrie Irving has a player option for the 2022-23 season, under which he would make $36.5 […]

The Edmonton Oilers jumped out to an early 1-0 lead against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the first period on Sunday, courtesy of an Evander Kane goal, assisted by none other than Connor McDavid. It was a milestone assist for McDavid, who recorded his career-high 117th point of the season after setting up his teammate […]

After Deebo Samuel requested a trade from the San Francisco 49ers, rumors have been swirling regarding his future with the franchise. Of course, just because he requested a trade, doesn’t mean the 49ers intend to honor his request. Samuel was spotted out at a club on Saturday night, and it seems some fans tried to […]

On the heels of a National Championship victory, Kansas Jayhawks star Christian Braun made a key reveal regarding his basketball future on Sunday. Braun took to Twitter to reveal his intentions to declare for the 2022 NBA Draft, though he will be maintaining his eligibility at Kansas, meaning he hasn’t fully ruled out a return […]

Two Premier League giants in desperate need of a positive result are set to square off Saturday morning in what should be a contentious clash between Manchester United and Arsenal. The Gunners will host Manchester United at Emirates Stadium in London as both clubs look to secure their spot in the Champions League for next […]

Stephen A. Smith made his opinion on the Utah Jazz crystal clear this week when he went on ESPN’s First Take and publicly declared that he “can’t stand” the team. That didn’t sit well with Jazz fans, and one person in particular took exception to Smith’s remarks. Dwyane Wade, who is a part-owner of the […]

The LA Dodgers are off to a hot start in 2022, playing the part of World Series contender to perfection while winning 9 of their first 12 games. Things are going well for Dave Roberts’ squad, and they’ve jumped out to an early lead in the NL West. It’s only been a couple of weeks […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has had somewhat of a tumultuous offseason thus far amid rumors regarding an uncertain future with the franchise. Cardinals general manager Steve Keim weighed in on the trade rumors surrounding the star quarterback and had an emphatic two-word response that should leave no doubts as to the Cardinals’ position on […]

The New York Yankees could find themselves embroiled in a sign-stealing scandal within as little as seven days. The Yankees Letter, an infamous document that has been sealed by courts that allegedly contains evidence of sign-stealing being covered up by MLB and Brian Cashman, is set to be released next Thursday, per Evan Drellich of The […]

Amid the surge of trade rumors surrounding star wide receivers still under their rookie contracts, Tennessee Titans’ A.J. Brown’s name has come up as a player potentially on the move. Tennessee is expected to offer Brown a huge contract or risk losing him to another team willing to sign him to a big deal. GM […]

San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel officially requested a trade from the organization on Wednesday, sending ripples through the NFL. With endless possible trade destinations, Samuel will be one of the most monitored players throughout the offseason. Of course, if he doesn’t get his wish and the 49ers don’t grant him a trade, there’s always […]

The Brooklyn Nets find themselves down 2-0 against the Boston Celtics in their first-round NBA Playoffs matchup. With Ben Simmons still sidelined, fans have been eager to find out when they may see their prized acquisition make his debut. On Thursday, Nets head coach Steve Nash revealed that, barring any setbacks, Simmons would be making […]

Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has faced some harsh scrutiny throughout the 2021-22 Premier League campaign, but things reached new heights on Thursday. According to Sky Sports, Maguire received a bomb threat at his home in Cheshire, which he reported to the police. BREAKING: Harry Maguire has received a bomb threat to his home in […]

The Buffalo Bills landed Von Miller in what was a major and surprising coup this offseason. Since then, Miller has been working to bring more talent to Buffalo’s defense, and his recruiting methods stretch far and wide. On Wednesday, Miller revealed his latest tactic has been recruiting players while golfing. The veteran linebacker admitted to […]

After 21 seasons as Villanova’s head coach, Jay Wright is reportedly considering stepping down and walking off into retirement, according to Shams Charania. Shams reports that Wright is discussing the decision with his family and expected to have a final answer on his future with the program in the coming days. Just in: Villanova’s Jay […]

The New York Yankees had a notable absence from their lineup on Wednesday as slugger Joey Gallo was excluded from the mix for a much-needed day off. The Yankees’ slugger has gotten off to an abysmal start to the season in 2022, and Aaron Boone elected to keep him on the bench Wednesday in hopes […]

Boston Celtics point guard Marcus Smart became the first player at his position since the legendary Gary Payton to win the Defensive Player of the Year award. After edging out Rudy Gobert and Mikal Bridges for the honor, Smart was fired up, and took the opportunity to celebrate his achievement ahead of the Celtics’ Game […]

San Francisco 49ers superstar wide receiver Deebo Samuel shocked the league Wednesday when he requested a trade from the franchise. Already, various teams have been linked as potential landing spots for the 26-year-old, with one of the teams at the forefront of the conversation being the New York Jets. According to the NY Daily News, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves are battling it out in their first-round NBA Playoff series. Things are knotted up at 1-1 as we enter Game 3 and the series moves to Minnesota. After a surprise Timberwolves road win in Game 1 of the series, Memphis bounced back on Tuesday night with an emphatic 124-96 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have a franchise-altering decision to make with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, and they have been linked to a slew of the Class of 2022’s top prospects. As draft day inches closer, a frontrunner is beginning to separate himself from the pack, according to rumors. Per Thor […]

The Kentucky Wildcats didn’t make the splash they were hoping to in the NCAA Tournament this year, but they’ll have a very good chance at winning the whole thing next year. Especially after the announcement from reigning National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe, who just announced his key decision on his future with the […]

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Deebo Samuel has reportedly requested a trade away from the franchise. ESPN’s Jeff Darlington indicates he spoke with Samuel on Wednesday, who informed him he had officially asked to be dealt by the 49ers. Samuel indicated he was unwilling to discuss the specific reasoning behind his decision to request […]

A.J. Brown’s future with the Tennessee Titans remains unclear as trade rumors continue to circulate involving the star wide receiver. Brown is entering the final year of his contract and is expected to receive a significant payday from the Titans, following the trend of other top players at his position. Despite interest from teams such […]

Two Premier League giants are set to square off on Wednesday in a mid-week London derby. Chelsea will play host to Arsenal for a critical Premier League clash which could have implications on Champions League qualification seeding for various teams across the league. We’ve got all the information fans need, including Chelsea-Arsenal predictions, start time, […]

Romelu Lukaku’s return to Chelsea has been underwhelming, to say the least, and filled with controversy. The Belgian striker has failed to cement his place in the starting XI and has already been linked with a move away from the club in the summer transfer window. When asked whether that was a possibility, head coach […]

The New Orleans Saints are looking to buff up the wide receivers room ahead of the 2022 NFL season and could turn to an experienced veteran in Jarvis Landry. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Saints brought the free-agent wide receiver in for a visit on Tuesday as they continue to mull making a move […]

Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury is in his 18th year in the NHL, having been serving between the net for nearly two decades. After joining the Wild at the trade deadline, it was widely expected that this would be Fleury’s final go-around in the league. That may not be the case, however. According to Allan […]

The San Francisco Giants were dealt a potentially brutal blow during the first game of their doubleheader against the New York Mets on Tuesday. Starting pitcher Alex Cobb was removed from the game after retiring one batter in the fifth inning, escorted to the dugout by Giants’ head athletic trainer Dave Groeschner, per Andrew Baggarly. […]

Los Angeles Rams star Cooper Kupp is coming off one of the greatest seasons a wide receiver has ever produced in NFL history. The Triple Crown winner is currently one of the most underpaid players in the NFL, though the Rams will surely address that in the near future. When it comes to what he’s […]

New Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo might want to schedule some more media training in the near future, as his comments on Tuesday will leave the entire fanbase outright confused. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, McAdoo randomly declared that Sam Darnold would be Carolina’s starting quarterback in 2022. It seems to have taken […]

The Golden State Warriors are playing the best basketball we’ve seen from them this season, and at just the right time. Nearly back to full strength for the first time all year, the Warriors have grabbed an early 2-0 lead in their playoff series against the Nuggets. Owner Joe Lacob isn’t surprised by the success […]