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Philadelphia 76ers fans have anxiously been awaiting their first chance to see star trade-acquisition James Harden in action. Well, the date for The Beard’s Sixers debut has been revealed. According to Bleacher Report, Harden will play his first game for the Sixers on Friday against Karl-Anthony Towns and the Minnesota Timberwolves. James Harden will make […]

ESPN is reportedly plotting a big move to lure NFL commentator Troy Aikman to the Monday Night Football booth. The longtime FOX broadcaster is said to be open to the idea of joining ESPN, especially after the lucrative offer he supposedly received from the network, one which will approach the range of the $17.5 million […]

The Denver Broncos are going to look a lot different in 2022, with new head coach Nathaniel Hackett set to try to lead the team back to the playoffs. In order to do so, Hackett will need to address some areas of the roster that need to be buffed up. After a 3-0 start in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have shot up the Western Conference ahead of the All-Star break and are looking to keep playing good basketball in the second half of the season. Anthony Edwards has no doubts about his squad, and made a bold claim while on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Thursday. Edwards declared that the Timberwolves are […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made the decision to split up the franchise’s longtime backcourt tandem of CJ McCollum and Damian Lillard at the NBA trade deadline. While McCollum was a fan favorite, the decision to trade him to the New Orleans Pelicans was one that had to be made, especially amid the emergence of Anfernee […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are dealing with a bit of disarray surrounding their franchise cornerstone, Zion Williamson. The injured former No. 1 pick hasn’t featured in a game this season, and recent rumors have emerged suggesting there’s a significant level of detachment between Williamson and the Pelicans. After JJ Redick blasted the 21-year-old for not […]

The New York Knicks announced Wednesday that the team had reached an agreement with Kemba Walker that would see the point guard sit out the remainder of the season. The surprising decision was revealed on Wednesday, and President Leon Rose issued a statement in the aftermath, shining a bit more light on the situation. Via […]

The New York Yankees are in a (relatively) long World Series drought, having failed to win a championship since 2009. For an organization with 27 World Series championships in its history, the past decade of failure has been subpar. The team has spent big in order to compete, signing some big-name free agents such as […]

Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates didn’t have the greatest regular season, but he turned it up when it mattered most. The 24-year-old was crucial for the Bengals in their run to the Super Bowl, coming up with a big play or two in every playoff game for Cincinnati. While the team didn’t win the Super […]

Tottenham Hotspur managed to stun Premier League leaders Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium over the weekend, but when it came time to capitalize on their win, Spurs fell flat on their faces. A road game against Burnley should have been no sweat for a team capable of topping Manchester City away from home, yet […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a disappointing end of the season, with Lamar Jackson sidelined for the team’s final four games. While Tyler Huntley filled in admirably in Jackson’s stead, the team finished the season 8-9 and failed to reach the playoffs. That won’t fly for the Ravens in 2022, and coach John Harbaugh will do […]

The Green Bay Packers will be anxiously awaiting to hear what Aaron Rodgers wants to do regarding his NFL future, but as of now the team is preparing as if they will have the reigning MVP back on the roster. Brian Gutekunst spoke to the press on Wednesday and updated fans on where the team […]

The Green Bay Packers are hoping to keep most of their key players in town for the 2022 season, and that includes the veterans. Of course, the futures of Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams are very much up in the air, but GM Brian Gutekunst provided an update on some other stars, including veteran offensive […]

The Chicago Cubs were able to bring Marcus Stroman to town before the MLB lockout put a hold on all offseason activity, and it looks as if the former New York Met is grateful to have found a new home. The reasoning may not be why you’d think, however. Stroman went on Twitter on Tuesday […]

One of the main criticisms regarding Golden State Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins in the early part of his career was the lack of effort he displayed for a player with as much talent as him. Wiggins is an explosive athlete, great scorer, and capable defender, yet during his days with the Timberwolves, many felt he would […]

The Green Bay Packers are at a major crossroads when it comes to the direction the franchise will head in. With its two best offensive weapons both potentially set to walk this offseason, the Packers face the decision of entering a rebuild or having to maneuver the salary cap in order to extend Davante Adams, […]

The Denver Broncos got off to a promising start to the 2021 campaign, winning their first three games before the struggles started to kick in. Amid shabby play from Teddy Bridgewater, and a subsequent injury that knocked him out for a few weeks, neither he nor Drew Lock looked like a reliable option under center […]

During the NBA Top 75 ceremony last Sunday, many of basketball’s all-time greats were together under the same roof. Making a surprise appearance at the event was none other than Michael Jordan, who arrived fashionably late after attending his organization’s NASCAR event. An interaction between MJ and Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns went viral in […]

PGA Tour star Phil Mickelson has been facing a wave of backlash regarding recent controversial comments he made about the Saudi Super Golf League to Alan Shipnuck during an interview ahead of a biography the author is writing. After Shipnuck leaked a highly-controversial excerpt of his book, Mickelson has since attempted to clear the air, […]

DeMarcus Cousins has enjoyed a solid stint for the Denver Nuggets, having featured in eight games for the team while playing on a 10-day contract. Having reunited with head coach Mike Malone, Cousins is fitting into his role in Denver nicely. The Nuggets are clearly pleased with what they’ve seen from the big man, as […]

The San Diego Padres made some big moves last offseason and were aiming to make a huge splash during the regular season. Things didn’t go to plan, unfortunately, and the Padres failed to even reach the playoffs, finishing third in their own division at 79-83. In order to compete with the Giants and the Dodgers, […]

After falling short of their Super Bowl goals, the Kansas City Chiefs will look to make some changes in the offseason. Amid the roster turnover, some players will be let go in order to open up some cap space for the team. The first of those moves came on Tuesday when the Chiefs announced their […]

Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers returned to the Pat McAfee Show on Tuesday, and while he didn’t bring any news regarding his NFL future, he did discuss the recent 12-day Panchakarma cleanse he went on. Rodgers described how he had been undergoing the Panchakarma cleanse over the past 12 days, and that he […]

The latest rumblings regarding Freddie Freeman’s free agency suggest that there’s a growing belief the former MVP won’t re-sign with the Atlanta Braves. Having failed to lock down a deal prior to the MLB lockout, it seems the Braves face a real chance at having to fend off competition for their franchise legend. ESPN’s Buster […]

NFL fans were anticipating a bombshell announcement from Aaron Rodgers on his Tuesday appearance on The Pat McAfee Show. Unfortunately, the Green Bay Packers star made clear at the beginning of the segment that he wasn’t going to be dropping any breaking news. He did, however, offer some huge praise to Matt LaFleur, giving a […]

Former New York Yankees legend Goose Gossage is a baseball purist through and through. To say he’s not happy with the changes MLB has adopted over the past few years is an understatement. In a recent interview with USA Today, Gossage didn’t hold anything back when delivering his fiery opinion on various topics, including the […]

The Boston Celtics are making a run through the Eastern Conference, having been one of the hottest teams in basketball heading into the All-Star break. The Celtics have won nine of their last 10 games, and are now in sixth place in the East after a tumultuous start to the season under new head coach […]

The NBA is set to return from the All-Star break on Thursday night, as the second half of the season gets underway. The San Antonio Spurs struggled in the first half of the year, getting off to a 23-36 start, though they’re still within reach of the play-in tournament seeds. After parting ways with Derrick […]

Denny Hamlin was one of the favorites heading into NASCAR’s Daytona 500, with the veteran having been the only multi-time winner of the event racing in Sunday’s season-opener. Things didn’t go his way, unfortunately, as he was involved in an early wreck that saw him head to the garage before the conclusion of Stage 1. […]

Phil Mickelson’s recent comments on the Saudi Super Golf League have created quite a controversy for the 51-year-old, who has faced significant backlash over the past few days. Author Alan Shipnuck revealed an excerpt from his upcoming book, “Phil: The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography of Golf’s Most Colorful Superstar,” in which Mickelson made some damning […]

Tensions flared during the Michigan Wolverines’ clash against the Wisconsin Badgers on Sunday as a full-on brawl broke out, during which Wolverines head coach Juwan Howard was seen striking another individual. In the aftermath of the wild incident, the Big Ten has released an official statement regarding the events which took place on Sunday. The […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry figures to play a prominent role in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, and he has some pretty big plans to go with the game. The Warriors’ sharpshooter, along with the Curry Brand, have revealed some incredible donation plans for Sunday’s game, tied in with the stats he racks up […]

It didn’t take long for some scary scenes to take place at the Daytona 500 on Sunday. During the early stages of Sunday’s NASCAR race, Harrison Burton had his car shoved and flipped upside down, causing a big wreck on Turn 2. Burton appears to have been bumped by Brad Keselowski, which caused the No. […]

Borussia Dortmund was dealt a brutal injury blow on Sunday during their clash against Borussia Monchengladbach when prized young midfielder Giovanni Reyna came up lame with an apparent leg injury. The American could be seen in tears as he limped off the pitch in the 30th minute of the Bundesliga matchup, clearly frustrated after having […]

The main event of the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend is set to tip-off on Sunday evening. After warming up with the Rising Stars Challenge, the 3-Point Contest, and the Slam Dunk Contest, the weekend of festivities will conclude with the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, as Team LeBron squares off against Team Durant. NBA All-Star Game […]

Barcelona was in dire need of a big outing on Sunday during their La Liga matchup against Valencia, and the squad stepped up and delivered precisely that. The Catalan squad managed to take down Valencia 4-0 on the road, with highlight performances coming from the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and young midfielder Pedri. After the […]

With the NBA Trade Deadline now firmly in the rear-view mirror, trade talks in the league have become strictly hypothetical. One absurd NBA trade rumor surfaced on Sunday, as Chris Broussard revealed a conversation he had with “somebody who works in the league.” Broussard and his source apparently discussed the possibility of a wild Los […]

New York Giants GM Joe Schoen knows there’s a lot of work to be done in order to get the team back into the playoffs. After being hired to replace Dave Gettleman in New York, Schoen is getting to work at improving the Giants’ cap situation. As it stands, the team is currently projected to […]

The 2022 NBA Slam Dunk Contest was ultimately a disaster, with fans leaving the event feeling less than impressed by this year’s display. The Slam Dunk Contest has been trending downwards ever since the battle between Zach LaVine and Aaron Gordon in 2016, and one NBA star seems to think he knows why. Milwaukee Bucks’ […]