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On Thursday, the soccer world and the globe as a whole lost a legend with news of Pele passing away at the age of 82 from cancer. He is widely regarded as the greatest soccer player who ever lived. Pele is the only man to ever win three World Cups, capturing the titles in 1958, […]

Tanking in the NBA has been a topic of discussion for a very long time. It’s the pink elephant in the room that isn’t necessarily acknowledged by the league, but most fans believe occurs nearly every season. This year’s perceived top draft pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, Victor Wembanyama, chimed in on the subject. […]

On Tuesday night, Luka Doncic became the first player in NBA history to drop a 60-20-10 triple double. He astonishingly finished with 60 points, 21 rebounds and 10 assists in an overtime win vs. the New York Knicks. After the game, Doncic remarked how tired he was, saying he needed ‘a recovery beer.’ Well, a […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been having a very interesting season. On one hand, they have been decimated at key positions. It all began when second-year quarterback Trey Lance suffered a season-ending injury back in Week 1. Jimmy Garoppolo was then thrust into action despite not even having this year’s playbook. Garoppolo then suffered a […]

Kentucky football does not have much of a claim to fame outside of Tim Couch. Couch may not have made it in the NFL but is still living his best life. On Wednesday, a photo of him shirtless made its way onto Twitter with almost a million views. Kentucky Sports Radio’s Matt Jones tweeted the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders announced this week that veteran quarterback Derek Carr has been benched for Jarrett Stidham for the remainder of the regular season. Carr then informed the Raiders on Wednesday that he will be leaving the team, as not to be a distraction, according to The Athletic. JUST IN: Not only did the […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are preparing for their battle against the Kansas State Wildcats in the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Nick Saban has obviously built a behemoth of a program, helping anchor the defense. But the addition of Bill O’Brien has helped Alabama’s offense reach new heights. Recently, there were rumors that […]

The Dallas Cowboys travel to Tennessee to face the Titans on Thursday Night Football. They might have to do so without their star running back, Tony Pollard. Pollard missed his third straight day of practice Wednesday and is officially listed as questionable to play, according to NBC Sports. He has been dealing with a thigh […]

The NBA season is nearing its mid-point, leaving fans to look ahead to the 2023 NBA Draft. Much of the talk regarding the draft has surrounded Victor Wembanyama, and understandably so. He is incredibly gifted, athletic and longer than maybe anyone with those sets of skills. But he isn’t the only one turning heads. Overtime […]

On Tuesday night, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic did something basketball fans had never seen. Doncic helped the Mavs erase a 10-point 4th quarter deficit and force overtime. The Mavs would end up winning 126-121 in OT. Luka finished with an eye-popping 60 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists, two steals and a block. In doing […]

The Boston Celtics were thought to potentially take a step back this season after their offensive inefficiency was exposed by the Golden State Warriors in last season’s NBA Finals. Instead, they appear to have only got better. That is primarily due to Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown taking their level to an even higher level. […]

The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC East title for the third consecutive season following the Miami Dolphins loss to the Green Bay Packers on Christmas Day. The Bills are 12-3 with two weeks remaining in the regular season and have won six straight games. The offense finally began to come to life again in Week […]

Retired future Hall of Fame tight end Rob Gronkowski has been in the news quite often lately. Recent reports had him meeting with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and discussing a possible return to football. You know that Tom Brady and the Bucs would happily welcome him back. However, Gronkowski apparently does not ‘have the itch’ […]

The Brooklyn Nets entered the 2022-2023 NBA season with high expectations. Kevin Durant was still playing at an all-time level. Kyrie Irving was going to be playing full time after the mismanaged season last year. Even Ben Simmons was expected to make an impact. All of that came crashing down when the season began. Simmons […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ season went from bad to worse recently with the news that Anthony Davis injured his foot. On Friday, things certainly did not get any better as it was revealed that Davis is dealing with a stress injury in his right foot, according to Lakers reporter Michael Corvo. Davis remains out indefinitely […]

The Las Vegas Raiders Week 16 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers is essentially an elimination game. Both teams enter this weekend’s game sitting at 6-8, needing to win out and get a lot of help to make the playoffs. Both respective divisions are already out of reach. The Kansas City Chiefs clinched the AFC West […]

There has arguably been no team in a tougher spot entering the 2022-2023 NBA season than the Los Angeles Lakers. Point guard Russell Westbrook picked up his $47 option and was viewed as an anchor to the team. LeBron James is inching closer to 40. The team had no ability to improve and rival executives […]

The Washington Commanders Week 16 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers is very intriguing. The Commanders are likely still feeling a certain kind of way after their heartbreaking loss to the New York Giants last weekend. The controversial penalty on Terry McLaurin and then non-pass interference calls at the goal line raised eye brows around […]

The fantasy football semifinals are taking place this weekend. If you are one of the lucky ones still playing, congratulations and good luck. If you were planning on having Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III in your lineup this week, you might really need it. Walker is yet to practice this week with an […]

The Atlanta Hawks have become relevant in NBA circles over the last couple of seasons, primarily because of Trae Young. The 24-year-old superstar point guard exploded onto the scene as a rookie. In the few years since, his usage and stats have continued to trend upward until this season. He even helped carry the Hawks […]

The National Football League announced the 2023 Pro Bowl rosters on Wednesday. Most of the players named were not a surprise, but every year there are at least a handful with legitimate gripes. This year was no exception and if anything, the Pro Bowl snubs were even more egregious in 2022 than most years. Players […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers kept their slim playoff hopes alive last week with a win over the Carolina Panthers. The Steelers likely need to win out and get help to have any shot at reaching the postseason. It was revealed that rookie QB Kenny Pickett is likely to start this weekend. But not all of the […]

Every year, inclement weather plays at least some part in the Buffalo Bills season. After all, western New York is known for being one of the heaviest snow fall areas in the country. This weekend, there is set to be another huge storm being called a bomb cyclone with incredibly cold temperatures. That has apparently […]

For years, Alabama was running college football. That is until Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers finally stood up and showed that teams can play with the Crimson Tide. Swinney has done a remarkable job rebuilding the Clemson football program that was once dormant. However, the college football landscape is changing drastically, thanks in large […]

The College Football season is nearing a close, with bowl season well underway. From time to time, we like to update our rankings of the 25 greatest college football players of all-time. But this time, I want to take a look at the Alabama Crimson Tide, who have arguably the greatest history of any college […]

The Green Bay Packers put together one of their best games of the season on Monday Night Football. They defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 24-12, but the game was not nearly as close as that score indicates. The Packers actually took a knee at the Rams 1-yard line as they ran the final eight plus […]

The Minnesota Vikings pulled off a miraculous victory on Saturday, led by QB Kirk Cousins.. They erased a 33-point deficit to beat the Indianapolis Colts in overtime, 39-36. That broke the previous NFL record held by the Buffalo Bills, who beat the Houston Oilers in the 1993 AFC Wild Card Game after trailing 35-3. The […]

The Kansas City Chiefs entered their Week 15 matchup with the Houston Texans as two touchdown favorites. The line made perfect sense. The Chiefs are considered Super Bowl contenders while the Texans have just one win this year. But as they say, that’s why they play the game. The Texans led for much of the […]

Sunday morning, the sporting world was gifted one of the greatest World Cup games in history. Yet, somehow the NFL once again stole the show as the day progressed. There were a number of crazy games that impacted the AFC playoff picture. The Los Angeles Chargers essentially got a walk-off win against the Tennessee Titans. […]

The Dallas Cowboys lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in overtime Sunday, 40-34. But that wasn’t the only thing they might have lost. Cowboys linebacker Leighton Vander Esch left Sunday’s game with a neck injury and did not return. After the game, head coach Mike McCarthy expressed concern regarding Vander Esch’s availability going forward, as noted […]

The Boston Red Sox have thus far had a very frustrating free agency period. On Sunday, it might have got a little better. The Red Sox and third baseman Justin Turner have reportedly agreed to a two-year contract, according to ESPN MLB reporter Jeff Passan. The deal is worth just under $22 million. Turner does […]

The Kansas City Chiefs required overtime to beat the lowly Houston Texans on Sunday, 30-24. Kansas City entered the game as two touchdown favorites, yet found themselves trailing for much of the day. Afterwards, Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was very candid with the team’s performance. “We know we have a lot to work on,” Mahomes […]

It’s been a long season full of twists and turns, but the fantasy football playoffs are finally upon us. That means every decision you make from this point on is crucial in helping you capture your league championship. Hopefully, you have been able to avoid the injury bug that has crushed a number of teams. […]

The Boston Celtics have the best record in the NBA at 22-7. Impressively, that has been without their All-NBA center Robert Williams III, who has been out with a knee injury. On Thursday, it was revealed that the defensive stalwart is slated to make his Celtics season debut Friday against the Orlando Magic, according to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could be looking at a bit of a quarterback controversy this weekend against the Carolina Panthers. Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson, while speaking to reporters Thursday morning, threw his support behind veteran backup Mason Rudolph to get the nod this week, per Trib Live.com. “I want to see him play,” Johnson said. […]

The NFC playoff picture got a bit more clarity at the top in Week 14. However, it got cloudier down below with the sudden emergence of the Detroit Lions and the Seattle Seahawks faltering yet again. The NFL playoffs are just over a month away and teams are preparing to make their run for a […]

The Baltimore Ravens offense has been decimated by injury this year. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley was the latest casualty, suffering a concussion last week in a win over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. On Wednesday, Ravens coach John Harbaugh provided some good news for a change. Huntley was upgraded and practiced in full Wednesday. This comes […]

The Baltimore Ravens lead the AFC North despite playing without their star quarterback, Lamar Jackson. Their backup, Tyler Huntley, has manned the ship in Jackson’s absence. However, Huntley picked up a concussion in the Ravens Week 14 win over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. On Tuesday, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh updated Huntley’s status, per Ravens […]

The New York Knicks defeated the red hot Sacramento Kings on Sunday, 112-99, for their fourth straight win. But the victory did not come without cost. Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter and left the ball game. Afterwards, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeaux addressed Brunson’s status. Tom Thibodeau […]