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The Golden State Warriors trail the Boston Celtics 2-1 heading into Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals. It’s still either team’s series to win, especially with the latest update on Stephen Curry. According to Steve Kerr, Curry feels good and will play in Game 4 without any restrictions. ESPN reporter Kendra Andrews tweeted the […]

The New England Patriots are preparing for their second season under the leadership of Mac Jones. He had a remarkable rookie season, leading the team to a 10-7 record and an appearance in the playoffs. While Jones’ first year in the NFL was impressive, it sounds like Patriots fans have even more to look forward […]

The Seattle Seahawks finished the last of their OTAs on Thursday, ahead of their minicamp scheduled for mid-June. One player not seen at OTAs is Chris Carson. The running back has been on the injured reserve since injuring his neck early on in the 2021-2022 season. Pete Carroll discussed Carson’s status for the upcoming season […]

The competition is ramping up as the Boston Celtics lead the Golden State Warriors 2-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals. Both teams have played peak basketball the last three games, but could off-court activities have caused the Warriors’ to fall behind? According to recent information obtained by Bleacher Report, this very well could be the […]

The Cleveland Browns signed Deshaun Watson to a massive contract, expecting him to be their franchise quarterback. The contract came after the Supreme Court found Watson not guilty of the 22 sexual misconduct lawsuits against him. Despite the legal results of Watson’s case, the NFL still has the power to suspend him. And, according to […]

For the first time since 1984, the Denver Broncos have new ownership. The Walton-Penner group purchased the team for $4.65 billion, taking over for the Pat Bowlen Trust. More information is surfacing about the details behind the new ownership since the purchase was announced on Tuesday. News broke Thursday afternoon that Peyton Manning could serve […]

It’s safe to say that the Philadelphia Eagles had one of the most productive offseason outings of any team in the NFL. Jalen Hurts quickly recovered from his early offseason ankle surgery and is working to improve his passing game. The rest of the returning team is 100% on board with Hurts as their play-caller, […]

LIV Golf is officially official with the league’s invitational underway in London. 17 golfers decided to ditch the PGA Tour and join the Saudi league, beginning with the three-day LIV Golf Invitational Series. As expected, the PGA Tour kept its word and cracked down on players who “decided to turn their backs” on the league. […]

The Green Bay Packers had another successful season, including a postseason run for the third year in a row. Of course, none of this would be possible without the team’s stars, like Aaron Rodgers, De’Vondre Campbell, and Davante Adams. However, moving forward, the 2022-2023 roster is much different than it was last season. Adams was […]

The Denver Nuggets are well into the offseason after falling flat in the playoffs. In fact, the team only mustered up one postseason win in the first round against the Golden State Warriors, a team vying for the 2022 NBA Finals championship. Despite the team’s lack of longevity in the postseason tournament, there are promising […]

Right now, Deshaun Watson is set to take the field as the Cleveland Browns’ starting quarterback this season. Watson signed a five-year, $230 million guaranteed contract with the Browns after he was found not guilty of the 22 sexual misconduct lawsuits against him. However, Watson’s starting quarterback status could change with a potential suspension from […]

The Denver Broncos are set to have new ownership for the first time since Pat Bowlen purchased the team in 1984. After many suitors expressed interest in buying the franchise, the sale ended up in the hands of the Walton-Penner group. While the $4.65 billion purchase is huge, the price tag could’ve been even bigger […]

The Los Angeles Angels are struggling to say the very least, and it doesn’t look like firing Joe Maddon gave the team any immediate relief. He was fired following the team’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Now, after losing Game 2 of the series Tuesday night, the Angels are on a […]

Being a Philadelphia Phillies fan, this season has been a whirlwind, to say the very least, and it’s only June. Of course, the most recent whiplash is because of the team’s sweep over the Los Angeles Angels. After going 10-18 in the month of May, the Phils are 4-0 in June and 3-0 since firing […]

Like many other teams throughout the league, the Las Vegas Raiders began mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. The roster is looking pretty different this year, as a result of recent signings, trades, and draft acquisitions. However, one player not officially added to the roster is Colin Kaepernick. The quarterback practiced with the Raiders a few weeks […]

The Green Bay Packers held their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Aaron Rodgers joined his team in the offseason activities, and things looked a little different for the quarterback this time around. Rodgers is unmoved and continuing his tenure as Green Bay’s QB1. However, he’s heading into the 2022-2023 season without his favorite […]

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are tied 1-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals. Golden State took Game 2 to close out their homestand after the Celtics snuck away with a road win in Game 1. Now, heading to Boston, the Celtics look to pick up a win at home to take the 2-1 […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are all tied up. Each team has one win coming out of San Francisco and heading into Game 3 in Boston Wednesday night. Ahead of the tie-breaker, Jayson Tatum discussed what the Celtics need to focus on to go up 2-1 in the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers began their first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. At the first session, Najee Harris was asked about his weight, which has been the focal point of many offseason reports and rumors. Pittsburgh reporter Josh Rowntree shared a clip of Harris addressing the reports and shutting them down Tuesday morning. “Ya’ll making […]

The scope of NCAA Basketball is changing drastically with the recent implication of the NIL. Similarly, the Duke Blue Devils are going through a lot of changes, starting with the retirement of longtime head coach Mike Krzyzewski. Tuesday morning, Duke announced that Coach K’s successor, Jon Scheyer, hired Rachel Baker as the organization’s general manager. […]

The Golden State Warriors are 0-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals after giving up a 15-point lead to the Boston Celtics in Game 1. Now, they’re playing catch-up, and the Dubs’ leaders have the perfect mindset heading into Game 2. During their media availability Saturday, Steph Curry and Klay Thompson addressed the mistakes made in […]

The Golden State Warriors have some catching up to do, down 0-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals. After blowing the lead and losing Game 1 to the Boston Celtics, it’s all hands on deck for Game 2. Fortunately, it sounds like Gary Payton II will be available for the Sunday night matchup. This is according […]

The New York Yankees are dominating the American League East after starting the season 37-15. Despite the stunning start to the season, things aren’t as perfect as they seem. Following the Yankees’ dominating 13-0 win over the Detroit Tigers, Miguel Andujar asked Aaron Boone for a trade. MLB insider Hector Gomez tweeted the news Saturday […]

Kevin Na has spent the last 19 years as a top golfer on the PGA Tour. However, Na announced Saturday that he is taking his career elsewhere. He tweeted the news, calling it a “very difficult decision.” This was a very difficult decision for me. I hope my fans will continue to support me wherever […]

The Boston Celtics are 1-0 in the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. And, by the looks of things, they have a serious chance at winning the championship. Danny Ainge saw the Celtics’ championship potential back in March. He was the franchise’s Executive Director of Basketball Operations when Boston won the championship in […]

Pop sensation Shakira and Barcelona soccer star Gerard Pique have officially split up. The long-term couple announced the news in a joint statement released by Shakira’s publicist. “We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our top priority, we are asking for respect of their privacy. Thank […]

The New York Giants are well into their OTAs and preparing for the 2022 NFL season. The quarterback situation is set in New York, with Daniel Jones as the starter and Davis Webb as the next man up. Following Thursday’s OTA, Webb had some controversial compliments for his quarterback companion. “He’s the hardest-working quarterback I’ve been […]

Tim Connelly seems to be fitting into his new position quite nicely. He recently joined the Minnesota Timberwolves as the President of Basketball Operations after leaving his front office executive position with the Denver Nuggets. Less than two weeks after agreeing to a five-year, $40 million deal, Connelly named his senior vice president. According to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves could be breaking out the big bucks this offseason. Karl-Anthony Towns was named a member of the All-NBA Third Team for his superstar caliber performance this year. KAT averaged 24.6 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.6 assists this season. As a member of the All-NBA Third Team, Towns is now eligible for a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers officially announced the hiring of Darvin Ham Friday afternoon. He replaces Frank Vogel as the 28th head coach in franchise history. With big news like this, players often post something about welcoming the new hire to the team. Russell Westbrook’s Instagram post was underwhelming at best. Vox Media’s Anthony F. Irwin […]

The Philadelphia Phillies announced Thursday morning that they were parting ways with Joe Girardi. The 2022 MLB season was only Girardi’s third year with the Phillies after replacing Gabe Kapler in October 2019. Shortly after the news broke, Girardi joined MLB Network Radio to discuss what went wrong for the Phillies to start the season. […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are underway, with the Boston Celtics leading the series 1-0 over the Golden State Warriors. It was a must-watch, rollercoaster game from start to finish, and Mark Jones was lucky enough to get the call. He tweeted his emotions following the game, calling the experience “a dream come to fruition.” Man..36 […]

After tons of criticism and a disappointing start to the season, the Philadelphia Phillies are officially parting ways with Joe Girardi. The Athletic’s Jayson Stark tweeted the news Friday morning. The #Phillies are parting ways with Joe Girardi today. Bench coach Rob Thomson will be the interim manager, sources tell @TheAthleticMLB @JSalisburyNBCS was on it […]

Dozens of Oscars were given out at the 94th annual Academy Awards, and one of the most prestigious awards went to Will Smith. He received the Oscar for best actor for his leading role performance in ‘King Richard.’ However, this year’s Academy Awards won’t be remembered for Smith’s award or anyone else’s, Instead, it will […]

The Dallas Cowboys are halfway through their OTAs, working on strengthening their team ahead of the 2022-2023 season. One star to watch is Ezekiel Elliott, who spent the offseason recovering from a PCL tear. The running back suffered the injury in Week 4, but continued to play through the rest of the season and even […]

Stephen A. Smith always seems to have extremely bold takes. However, his recent one might have been his boldest yet. On Wednesday, Smith said that Michael Jordan “is responsible” for “changing the game for the worse.” This prompted an immediate response from Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. He took to Twitter early Thursday afternoon, claiming […]

After 17 years in the NFL, Ryan Fitzpatrick is officially retiring at 39 years old. He first shared the news with his former teammate Fred Jackson. He texted Jackson, his teammate during his time on the Buffalo Bills, Thursday morning. Fitzpatrick wrote, “Forever grateful for the magical ride.” The text was accompanied by a collage […]

After nearly a decade, Derek Carr and Davante Adams are reunited. The Fresno State Bulldogs teammates are back together again with Adams’ recent trade to the Las Vegas Raiders. Since the trade back in March, the duo revealed that they worked on reuniting after the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season. For insight on the most […]

The New York Giants are in the final stretch of their OTA Offseason Workouts. Unfortunately, despite only a few weeks of workouts, the team is already dealing with a new injury. Kayvon Thibodeaux has been in a red non-contact jersey for a week after suffering an undisclosed injury during OTAs in late May. However, according […]