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The Golden State Warriors are the 2022 NBA Finals champions. From locker room champagne showers to a huge parade, the team has had a great time celebrating the victory. However, according to Joe Lacob, the Dubs’ success and corresponding pay raises could spell trouble for the franchise. The Warriors owner joined “The TK Show” and […]

The New York Mets have struggled to keep their pitchers healthy this season. Both Jacob DeGrom and Max Scherzer have spent significant time away from the ball club with their respective injuries. And, most recently, Chris Bassitt was placed on the IL due to COVID-19. Bassitt self-tested and reported a positive COVID-19 test last week, […]

The New York Giants had two first-round picks in the 2022 NFL Draft. They used their first pick, fifth overall, to draft outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux. According to Giants legend Michael Strahan, the team definitely made the right decision. NFL tweeted Strahan’s opinion on the first-round pick Thursday morning. Can @kayvont become the next great […]

Pat McAfee is continuing his color commentating career with WWE. World Wrestling Entertainment announced Thursday that McAfee signed a multi-year extension with the wrestling promotion. McAfee has spent over a year as an analyst alongside Michael Cole for WWE’s Friday Night SmackDown on FOX. He began covering the weekly event in April of 2021. Along […]

The NFL’s three-day hearing on the Deshaun Watson case ended last week. Now, everyone is waiting for Judge Sue L. Robinson to make the final decision on the quarterback’s potential suspension. There is a possibility that the two sides could reach a settlement, but, according to PFT’s Mike Florio, there are no talks ongoing. The […]

Like any other NBA prospect, people had their doubts about Tyrese Haliburton. Regardless, the Sacramento Kings saw his potential and selected the sophomore from Iowa State 12th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft. This was all over two years ago. Since then, Haliburton has proved his worth in the NBA and is now one of […]

2022 NHL Free Agency begins next week, and Claude Giroux is one of the biggest names up for grabs. The Florida Panthers centre is coming off of his eight-year deal, originally signed with the Philadelphia Flyers in 2014. According to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun, the Ottawa Senators are one of the most prominent teams in […]

Like the rest of the league, the Green Bay Packers are preparing for the start of the 2022 NFL season. Aaron Rodgers is set to play his 19th season with the Packers. The veteran quarterback told The Athletic what he has seen this offseason from his ever-changing offensive line. It wasn’t the traditional media answer, […]

Rudy Gobert is the newest and most exciting addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was traded to the Wolves from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, the draft rights to Walker Kessler, and multiple draft picks. After nine seasons with the Jazz, Gobert is ready to turn […]

The Boston Celtics fell just short of this year’s NBA title. Despite a remarkable run, they lost the 2022 NBA Finals in six games to the Golden State Warriors. Now, it’s time to get back to work, and Jaylen Brown is preparing to win it all next season. Ahead of the 2022-2023 season, Brown is […]

Wednesday afternoon, news broke that the Cleveland Browns were trading Baker Mayfield to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a 2024 conditional fifth-round pick. This comes months after Mayfield originally requested the trade amid quarterback controversy between him and Deshaun Watson in mid-March. Now, things finally seem to be working out for Mayfield. The Browns […]

The Phoenix Suns had a surprisingly rough outing in the 2022 NBA Playoffs. They fell to the Dallas Mavericks in seven games after starting the second-round series up 2-0. Since the Suns’ premature postseason exit, the team, especially star guard Devin Booker, has gotten endless criticism. Wednesday afternoon, Booker took to social media, tweeting, “all […]

Netflix released season four of Stranger Things at the end of May, and it quickly became the show of the summer. From TikTok to Twitter, everyone is talking about it, including young NBA star Tyrese Maxey. The Philadelphia 76ers guard took to Twitter to endorse the show and the upcoming season five series finale. “If […]

Vladimir Tarasenko was the St. Louis Blues’ lead points and goals contributor with 82 points and 34 goals in the regular season. He was also a huge reason for the Blues’ 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs run and recorded nine points and six goals in the Blues’ 12 postseason games. Despite all of his hard work […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are in an interesting spot halfway through the season. Star slugger Bryce Harper is out indefinitely due to a fractured left thumb and subsequent surgery. Meanwhile, Jean Segura, arguably the team’s most consistent hitter, has been out since the beginning of June due to a broken finger. Despite these season-changing injuries, the […]

In recent years, retired NFL stars have taken their talents to the booth, trying their hands at commentating. This includes Tony Romo and the brother duo of Payton and Eli Manning. Up next is Tom Brady. When he retires (again), the quarterback has a $375 million, 10-year contract as the lead NFL analyst for Fox […]

Isaiah Roby is the newest member of the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs claimed him shortly after he was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder. NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the news Tuesday afternoon. The Spurs claimed Isaiah Roby on waivers, source tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 5, 2022 This move comes just […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are shaping up to be the top contending team in the NFC East. The team is full of both new and old talents, and Lane Johnson is one of the last members of the 2018 Super Bowl team on the roster. The three-time Pro-Bowler discussed the Eagles’ potential on the GoJo Show. […]

The Los Angeles Rams are currently playing the biggest balancing act in the NFL. The team is coming off the high of winning a Super Bowl, while also looking ahead to prepare for the upcoming season. Fortunately, the Rams have done a great job in doing this. They spent February soaking up the glory of […]

Joey Chestnut has won 15 championship titles at the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. He won his 7th title in a row on Monday, eating 63 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes. Although Chestnut beat his closest opponent by 20 hot dogs, the 2022 competition appeared to be his most challenging yet. Chestnut’s […]

The Big 12 is following in the footsteps of the Big Ten with its latest advancements to create a super conference. Last week, news broke that the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins were the newest teams in the Big Ten. The Pac-12 teams’ applications to switch conferences had been accepted, and they’re set to join […]

Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ivan Fedotov was arrested in Saint Petersburg, Russia last Friday for allegedly avoiding military service. Shortly after his arrest, Fedotov was hospitalized for stress-induced gastritis (per the Moscow Times). According to PhillyHockeyNow, Fedotov is now in the Arctic as a member of the Russian Navy. The news outlet reports that he was […]

Damian Lillard is currently in the middle of his four-year, $176,265,152 contract with the Portland Trail Blazers. And, he’s expected to accept an impending two-year extension worth over $100 million this offseason. However, according to recent rumors, Lillard is waiting to see what other offseason moves the Trail Blazers’ front office makes before extending his […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had arguably the most successful 2022 NFL Offseason in the league. They extended old players and signed free agents, while also producing an exciting performance at the 2022 NFL Draft. While the Eagles didn’t end up using two of the three first-round picks they had going into the offseason, they certainly capitalized […]

The New York Mets have had to play a large part of the regular season without their top two pitchers. Max Scherzer has been out with an oblique injury since mid-May. Meanwhile, Jacob deGrom has yet to pitch in the regular season. Roughly halfway through the season, things are starting to look up for the […]

On May 7, the Philadelphia Flyers signed Russian goaltender Ivan Fedotov to a one-year, entry-level contract. According to Philly Voice, the 25-year-old was arrested in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Friday for allegedly avoiding military service. Friday night, an ambulance transported Fedotov from the St. Petersburgh military commissariat to a hospital. According to Radio Free Europe, […]

News broke Thursday that the San Antonio Spurs were trading Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks. In exchange, the Spurs received Danilo Gallinari, three first-round draft picks, and a draft swap. This trade undoubtedly gives Murray a better opportunity to capitalize on the peak of his career, which is something both he and the Spurs […]

The Boston Celtics are being praised for their remarkable trade with the Indiana Pacers on Friday. In exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, the Celtics sent Daniel Theis, Aaron Nesmith, Nik Stauskas, Malik Fitts, Juwan Morgan, and a 2023 first-round pick to Indiana. He discussed the trade and the opportunities that come along with joining the Celtics […]

This past season was the final year of Zach LaVine’s four-year, $78 million contract with the Chicago Bulls. In other words, the star guard became a free agent at 6 p.m. on Thursday. Fortunately for Bulls fans, he wasn’t up for grabs for long. The team signed him to a five-year, $215.2 million max contract, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are getting into the trade action amid the peak of the 2022 NBA Offseason. They traded Kevin Huerter to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Justin Holiday, Mo Harkless, and a first-round pick. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted the news Friday afternoon. Atlanta is trading Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Mo […]

The 2022 NBA Offseason has reached its peak, with trade rumors and free agency signings flying left and right. Now, there are new developments involving the Minnesota Timberwolves and Rudy Gobert. According to Minnesota sports reporter Darren Wolfson, the Timberwolves’ interest to pair Gobert with Karl-Anthony Towns is “very real.” Wolfson went back on his […]

June 30, 2022 marked Philadelphia Eagles receiver AJ Brown’s 25th birthday — or so we thought. It all started when the Eagles wished Brown a happy birthday on Thursday. He acknowledged the birthday wish with a quote tweet, complete with a confetti and birthday cake emoji. 🎉🎂 https://t.co/WFoIiaPuA8 — AJ BROWN (@1kalwaysopen_) June 30, 2022 […]

After another remarkable season, the Tampa Bay Lightning came up just short of being 2022 Stanley Cup champions. The team fell to the Colorado Avalanche in Game 6 of the Finals, ending their hopes of winning back-to-back championships. Days later, the team continues to deal with the loss, while also looking ahead to the future. […]

The NFL’s three-day hearing of Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson is over. Now, we wait. This is according to Pro Football Talk, which reports that Judge Sue L. Robinson asked the opposing sides to submit written briefs favoring their positions by Monday, July 11. Then, she will make the final decision on Watson’s potential suspension. […]

Ever since word got out that Kevin Durant requested a trade, the Brooklyn Nets have received offers from teams around the league. This includes the Miami Heat, which is a top contender for Durant personally. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant has a few teams on his “wish list,” including the Heat and the Phoenix Suns. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers gave up everything but the kitchen sink in their blockbuster trade for James Harden back in February. Right before the trade deadline, they traded Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and multiple draft picks to the Brooklyn Nets. In exchange, the team acquired Harden and Paul Millsap. Months later, the Sixers could […]

Things are going downhill quickly for the Brooklyn Nets. Although Kyrie Irving exercised his player option, Kevin Durant wants out of Brooklyn. Durant requested a trade from the Nets on Thursday. As if this wasn’t bad enough, the news broke minutes after the Nets tweeted this photo of Ben Simmons. Summer grind 😤 (h/t @BenSimmons25) […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are just above 39-37 as they enter the middle of the 2022 MLB season. They couldn’t have gotten out of their eight-games-below-.500 slump without star slugger Kyle Schwarber. He’s been a major contributor to the Phillies’ runs in June, and, with Bryce Harper out indefinitely, the Phils need him now more than […]

The feud between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors has lasted long after the 2022 NBA Finals came to a close. This is because of players like Draymond Green and Jaylen Brown, who are actively involved with the media. Brown frequently posts on Twitter, while Green uses both social media and his podcast to […]