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Following the conclusion of the Finals, the 2022 NBA Offseason is officially underway. Unfortunately for the Indiana Pacers, their offseason began at the end of the regular season, after failing to make the postseason tournament. Despite the team’s extra time off, they have yet to figure out a game plan for Myles Turner. Just a […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6, becoming the 2022 NBA Finals champions. Everyone cheering for the Celtics at TD Garden that night was undoubtedly disappointed, but nobody was more upset than Jayson Tatum. The forward led his team through the entire regular season and three full rounds of the playoffs, […]

The Golden State Warriors became the 2022 NBA Finals champions Thursday night. And, with any well-deserved championship, they partied hard…some maybe a little too hard. Just ask Leandro Barbosa, who was seen face down on the floor after celebrating his first NBA championship as a coach. Nemanja Bjelica posted the hilarious image of the Warriors […]

It’s been ten years since Pete Carroll navigated the NFL without Russell Wilson. They spent the last decade dominating the league as a commanding duo with the Seattle Seahawks. Now, Wilson is with the Denver Broncos, forcing Carroll to start all over. He explained the journey he’s gone through this offseason to find the new […]

At this point in the offseason, the Washington Commanders just completed their mid-June mandatory minicamp. That being said, it’s still way too early to know exactly how the team’s 2022-2023 season is going to play out. However, we’ve gotten some glimpses of insight throughout the offseason through practice clips and press conferences. It’s just enough […]

The Boston Celtics fell just short of the 2022 NBA Finals title, losing to the Golden State Warriors Thursday night. While the Warriors had an outstanding performance on the road, the Celtics underperformed, assisting in the Dubs’ win. One of the biggest underperformers for Boston in Game 6 was Jayson Tatum. The forward only managed […]

The Detroit Tigers have had a rough start to the 2022 MLB season, to say the least. They have the third-worst record in the American League at 24-39 through 63 games. This is the result of numerous factors and problems within the Tigers roster, from marital problems to Tommy John surgeries. However, it looks like help […]

The Golden State Warriors are the 2022 NBA Finals champions, and they couldn’t have done it without Draymond Green’s determination and leadership. Green, who now has four rings to his name, had tons of motivation throughout the series, especially when he was struggling. His team had his back the entire time. And, he fed off […]

Like many others, Bradley Beal listened to Drake’s album “Honestly, Nevermind” which dropped at midnight on Friday. The Washington Wizards star quickly came to his opinion on the record, and he wasn’t afraid to share it. Beal roasted Drake’s seventh studio album on Twitter less than an hour after it dropped, using the record’s title […]

The Golden State Warriors are the 2022 NBA Finals champions. They defeated the Boston Celtics in six games, closing out the series in Boston Thursday night. Warriors owner Joe Lacob discussed the team’s journey to the championship with The Athletic’s Anthony Slater following the win. According to Lacob, he never doubted his core team, even […]

Teams around the NFL have been working tirelessly to prepare for the upcoming 2022-2023 season. Thursday marked the final day of mandatory minicamp for multiple franchises, including the Washington Commanders and Houston Texans. However, moving forward in the NFL Offseason, these two clubs are facing consequences. Both teams received punishments for violating offseason rules. The […]

The Golden State Warriors are officially 2022 NBA Finals champions. They defeated the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game 6, winning the series 4-2. Before the win, NBA Muse tweeted a statistic, which directly compared Draymond Green to Michael Jordan. According to the tweet, Green and Jordan are the only two players in NBA history to […]

The Philadelphia Flyers had a rough 2021-2022 season, to say the least. When the most entertaining part of a team’s season is its mascot, you know there’s a problem within the organization. The Flyers went 25-46-11, lost their captain, fired their head coach, and fired their interim head coach all in one season. However, the […]

The Seattle Mariners agreed to a deal with Jesse Winker, completing the signing of their 40-man roster through the 2022 season. The Mariners’ PR team announced the news Thursday afternoon. According to The Athletic’s Corey Brock, the deal is not an extension, but a buy-out of his last two years of arbitration eligibility. Not an […]

When Tom Brady left for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the legacy he built with the New England Patriots went with him. Fortunately for the franchise, they seem to be doing just fine without him. The Patriots are entering the second official season of their new dynasty, led by quarterback Mac Jones. Last season, the team […]

The offseason was quite a rollercoaster, or, should I say, carousel, for NFL quarterbacks. Trades were flying, players entered (and exited) retirement, and rookies entered the league. However, through it all, Baker Mayfield has yet to find his place of employment for the 2022-2023 season. Most recently, the Cleveland Browns quarterback has been the topic […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers hired Brian Flores as their senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach in February. Since then, he’s worked with the team and fits perfectly into the puzzle that is the Steelers’ defense. Minkah Fitzpatrick discussed the positive impact that Flores has had on the team in just a few months, calling “Coach Flo” […]

The Boston Celtics are 2-3 in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. In other words, Game 6 on Thursday is a must-win for the Celtics to keep their championship hopes alive. Unfortunately for the Celtics, the Warriors are one of the most successful franchises in the past ten years. They’ve won three […]

Generous Shaquille O’Neal strikes again, this time at a popular Chinese restaurant in New York City. The NBA on TNT icon was on a date with a woman at Jue Lan Club Sunday night. After eating, he decided to pay the bill for every customer in the restaurant as well as dinner for the restaurant’s […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are ramping up. The Golden State Warriors lead the series 3-2 over the Boston Celtics. And, they have a chance to end the postseason tournament with a Game 6 win. With the huge game just days away, Steve Kerr joined 95.7 The Game for his weekly appearance. He joined the station’s […]

Minkah Fitzpatrick agreed to a four-year $73.6 million contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This deal makes Fitzpatrick the highest-paid safety in NFL history, and his teammates are extremely happy for him. Both Najee Harris and T.J. Watt took to Twitter when the news broke, commending Fitzpatrick on an “earned” and “deserved” payday. Deserve every […]

After Jimmy Butler spent less than a full season with the team, the Philadelphia 76ers traded him during the 2019 offseason. Butler has been on the Miami Heat ever since, but it’s no secret that Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler wish things had gone differently. Both stars have expressed a desire to play together again. […]

The Golden State Warriors are one win away from becoming the 2022 NBA Finals champions. After starting the series 0-1, they are 3-2 heading into Game 6 against the Boston Celtics. Multiple players stepped up this series and filled in when their teammates had off nights. For instance, Stephen Curry put up monster numbers on […]

The Boston Celtics are in a tough spot heading into Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Down 2-3 against the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics need a win to keep their championship hopes alive. The underdog mentality for Game 6 is nothing new for Jaylen Brown. He’s been doubted since he stepped foot in […]

After starting the series 1-0, the Boston Celtics are in a tough situation heading into Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals. Now down 2-3 to the Golden State Warriors, the Celtics have allowed the Dubs a chance to win the title Thursday night in Boston. The Celtics lost both of the last two games […]

The Denver Broncos are in the middle of their mandatory minicamp, preparing for the 2022-2023 season. A lot happened this offseason, including the team’s blockbuster trade with the Seattle Seahawks, in which they received quarterback Russell Wilson. While the Broncos had a pretty successful offseason, Jerry Jeudy dealt with his own individual battle separate from […]

The 2022 NBA Draft is quickly approaching. Teams throughout the league are finalizing their game plans, while prospects are preparing to potentially begin their NBA careers. According to Philstar Global’s Alder Almo, Kai Sotto is back in the action. The NBA Draft prospect suffered an ankle injury during a workout with the Atlanta Hawks last […]

Rory McIlroy is one of many PGA Tour members set to compete in the US Open this week. However, the league is without many of its stars, as they joined the new and controversial LIV Golf. Ahead of the championship, McIlroy once again voiced his opinion on the PGA vs LIV saga. According to ESPN, […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are coming to a close, meaning that teams are preparing for the biggest event of the offseason. The 2022 NBA Draft is less than ten days away and five teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, have no picks in either round. However, rumor has it that that could change between now […]

Controversial golf league LIV Golf became officially official this week with its inaugural invitation series. Charl Schwartzel was crowned the winner of the three-day series as it came to a close on Saturday. Schwartzel is just one of 17 former PGA Tour members that were suspended from the league at the start of the LIV […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a successful season, making it to the playoffs for the first time in four years. They managed this success without Zion Williamson, who missed the entire season with a long-term foot injury. Williamson held camp registration for his NBA-level youth basketball camp at a local YMCA in New Orleans. While […]

Despite his extended absence from the New Orleans Pelicans’ active roster, Zion Williamson has kept himself busy. He kept the media’s attention throughout the season showcasing the fruits of his labor, ie his jaw-dropping dunks amid his injury recovery. Williamson’s latest stunning dunk had everyone starstruck, but none more so than the young fan who […]

LIV Golf is officially underway with the league’s three-day invitational series winding down. The Saudi Arabia-backed league drew in golfers from all over, including many stars from the PGA Tour. The golfers’ controversial decision to ditch the PGA Tour for LIV Golf resulted in suspensions from the league. Some are even being accused of betraying […]

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 4, tying the 2022 NBA Finals series at two apiece. Despite the win, Draymond Green did not play well — again. While managing nine rebounds and eight assists, Green only put up two points Friday night. This performance is pretty on par with the rest […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are breaking out the checkbook ahead of the 2022-2023 season. Multiple players were granted huge contract extensions, the latest being Hunter Renfrow. News broke Friday that the wide receiver signed a two-year, $32 million contract. It’s safe to say that Derek Carr is thrilled to have Renfrow on board for at […]

The Golden State Warriors evened up the 2022 NBA Finals series with a Game 4 win Friday night. Now, the Warriors and Boston Celtics are tied with two wins apiece heading into Game 5 in San Francisco. Despite the much-needed win, the Warriors’ overall performance wasn’t great. Stephen Curry proved why he deserves Finals MVP […]

The Detroit Tigers are dealing with a ton of injuries at this point in the season. And, a lot of them are impacting the team’s pitching rotation and bullpen, including pitcher Casey Mize. Nearly two months after his original elbow injury, Mize is expected to undergo Tommy John surgery. Tigers beat reporter Jason Beck tweeted […]

The Green Bay Packers just finished mandatory minicamp. And, despite the uncertainty around it, Aaron Rodgers was in attendance. However, Rodgers’ preparation for the upcoming season isn’t what has him in the headlines — it’s his alleged new girlfriend. According to Side Action, a woman by the name of Blu is Rodgers’ latest love interest. […]

The Los Angeles Rams are still riding the high of their 2022 Super Bowl championship. However, at this point in the offseason, it’s time to focus on the future, not bask in the past. There’s one piece of the Rams’ puzzle missing ahead of the 2022-2023 season: Odell Beckham Jr. The wide receiver was a […]