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After having what he said was the best summer he has ever had, it’s safe to say Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry has been on an absolute tear to start the 2018-2019 NBA season. He’s currently averaging 34.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 6.8 assists on 55 percent field goal shooting and 52.4 percent 3-point […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey has always been known to talk a big game, even about Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. Despite just being in only his third season in the league, Ramsey has developed a reputation as one of the NFL’s most outspoken players — in a league filled with a lot of outspoken […]

After a poor start to the season, the Houston Texans are looking more and more like a legitimate playoff contender as the season goes by. They have now won five straight games and each win was more impressive than the previous one. After beating the Miami Dolphins 42-23, head coach Bill O’Brien was the first […]

Heading into the 2018-2019 season, one of the stories to watch for the Los Angeles Lakers was who would be the better fit to start at point guard, alongside LeBron James of course. During the summer, the Lakers acquired the services of NBA champion and 4-time NBA All-Star Rajon Rondo. From the outside, it was […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen made history in their Sunday game against the New York Jets when he became the first player in the Super Bowl era to record 100 yards receiving in each of his team’s first seven games of the season. Thielen, who has been one of the league’s most underrated players, is […]

The Houston Texans are on a roll right now. After a slow start to the season, they are now on a four-game winning streak and at the top of their division. After three straight wins that went to overtime, the Texans had their most impressive win of the season when they came into Jacksonville and […]

During the Denver Nuggets’ game against the Phoenix Suns, forward Will Barton suffered what was initially thought to be a right hip injury. However, the latest diagnosis revealed a strained groin. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, there is no timetable for Barton’s return. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @watchstadium: Denver starter Will Barton has suffered […]

In a season where expectations are high for them, a third straight loss might be the tipping point for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The loss to the Houston Texans is not only their third straight loss but also their fourth in the last five games. The locker room was reportedly chaotic, which you can imagine after […]

In the early goings of the third quarter of the Jacksonville Jaguars’ divisional game against the Houston Texans, Jaguars head coach Doug Marrone decided to finally put starting quarterback Blake Bortles to the bench in favor of Cody Kessler. At that point in the game, Bortles was having another horrible outing where he completed just […]

In his rookie campaign last season, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum quickly established himself as one of the top young talents to watch moving forward. The No. 3 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft displayed his advanced scoring skills partnered with his size and length. With injuries to Kyrie Irving and Gordon Hayward, a […]

After a poor showing in their crucial Week 7 divisional game against the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Blake Bortles was benched for Cody Kessler, via Rotoworld, Bortles failed to move the ball at all, completing just 6-of-12 passes for 61 yards with two lost fumbles that directly led to Texans touchdowns. Put simply, it […]

The New York Knicks are currently 1-2 and in the midst of a rebuilding season. One of the key players the Knicks are looking at to be an integral part of their future is rookie forward Kevin Knox. However, they will miss his services for a while as Knox suffered an ankle injury in their […]

If you’re not fond of gruesome injury videos, this next part is not for you. In the New England Patriots game against the Chicago Bears, running back Sony Michel suffered a leg injury and looking at the footage, it seems to be serious. The injury occurred with the Patriots driving down 10-7. Michel fumbled on […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, teams executives are looking at potential trades that would give them an edge for the upcoming stretch run. Two of the teams that are expected to be making moves at the deadline are the New Orleans Saints and the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles. Both teams entered the […]

Despite picking up a win against the Arizona Cardinals last Thursday night, the Denver Broncos still find themselves in a tough spot as they are almost certainly heading for a rebuild. Before their most recent win, the Broncos were in the midst of a four-game losing streak. Quarterback Case Keenum has struggled to replicate the […]

Due to the injury of second year running back Leonard Fournette, the Jacksonville Jaguars have opted to make a trade with the Cleveland Browns for Carlos Hyde to address their depth issues at that position. In addition to Fournette’s injury, TJ Yeldon, who has served as the primary running back for them, is also dealing […]

The Texans have made the road trip to Jacksonville for a crucial divisional matchup against the Jaguars. Unfortunately for the, they won’t be able to rely on the services of starting right guard Zach Fulton. According to ProFootballTalk, Fulton is out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Fulton has started every game for […]

The 2018-2019 NBA regular season has just started but there has already been a lot of buzz regarding the upcoming 2019 free agency season. One of the teams that is looking to put themselves in a position to get a superstar or two is the New York Knicks. One of the players who are on […]

There has been a lot of attention put on how Carmelo Anthony’s situation with the Houston Rockets will turn out. In a way, the Rockets season hinges on how Anthony will be able to integrate himself in the Rockets’ system especially if he’s asked to play off the bench on most nights. He made his […]

In his heyday, Raja Bell was considered as one of the best one-on-one defenders in the game. His physical and tenacious style made his very effective against guarding the premiere scorers of the NBA. One of those scorers he often matched up with is Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. One of their most memorable […]

Devin Booker is undoubtedly one of the best young talents the NBA has to offer, and the Phoenix Suns will need a lot from him this season. His picture-perfect shooting stroke and ability to score from anywhere on the floor make him one of the leagues most prolific scorers. It’s crazy how good he is […]

After sitting out Saturday’s shootaround, Washington Wizards guard John Wall is expected to play in their Saturday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. According to Rotoworld and Candace Bucker, Wall missed shootaround due to migraines. John Wall sat out of shootaround with migraines (they pop up every now and then). However he is expected to play […]

After falling to a 3-3 record to start the season, Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey, who is usually very outspoken, has been particularly quiet. After their loss to the Cowboys on Sunday, he stuck with one-sentence answers like “I don’t know.” On Thursday, he mostly repeated that routine ahead of the Jaguars’ game against the Texans. With this, Ramsey […]

The Arizona Cardinals offense has been struggling to start the season. They are currently 1-6 and are occupying the bottom spot of the NFC West. They rank 31st in total offense (210 yards a game), 31st in passing offense (146 yards per game) and dead last in rushing offense (64.6 yards per game). While you can […]

In their first game of the season, the Washington Wizards lost a close game to the Miami Heat at home, 113-112. Kelly Olynyk provided the game-winning putback for the Heat after getting the offensive rebound off a Dwyane Wade miss. As if adding salt to the Wizards’ wound, the NBA’s Last Two Minute Report said […]

This past week, Giants owner John Mara made some critical comments towards Odell Beckham Jr. in a response to the latter’s comments about the team’s poor performance to start the season. Mara said the Beckham needs to do a ‘more playing’ and ‘less talking’. Recently, Beckham said that he respects Mara’s opinion and that they […]

Bears linebacker Khalil Mack returned to practice Friday although he is still listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against the Patriots. Mack has missed two consecutive practices due to a right ankle injury. According to a report by Patrick Finley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Bears coach Matt Nagy detailed Mack’s return to practice: “I thought he […]

New Orleans Pelicans big man Anthony Davis is undoubtedly one of the best players in the NBA. What makes him special is how he can affect the game on both ends of the floor using his unique combination of size, length, skill and athleticism. Last year, Davis was a member of the NBA’s All-Defensive First […]

The New York Giants are now 1-5 and the locker room is a mess. After some comments made by star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. before their Week 5 loss against the Carolina Panthers, Giants owner John Mara said that Beckham should do “less talking and more playing.” On Friday, Beckham said that he respects […]

Less than a week before the NBA season, Jamal Crawford still doesn’t have a team. This has come as quite a surprise for many fans and players given Crawford’s track record and ability to still score even at an advanced age. Things have taken a turn for the better for Crawford, as the Phoenix Suns have […]

The summer of Jimmy Butler and the Minnesota Timberwolves’ dysfunction continues with another twist. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported Sunday that Butler is expected to play in the Timberwolves’ season opener against the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, and Tom Thibodeau confirmed this expectation. Minnesota's Jimmy Butler practiced again Sunday and is expected to play in season […]

There has been a lot of speculation on where Kevin Durant will be after this season ends. Durant has the option to become an unrestricted free agent after this year. Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers provided some insight into what Durant may be thinking. In an interview with Mercury News, “He came because […]

Going into his 16th season in the league, LeBron James has shown no signs of slowing down and continues to be regarded as the consensus best player in the world. The new Los Angeles Lakers superstar just finished playing in his eighth-straight Finals appearance and is on pace to pass Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan, and Kobe […]

After signing DeMarcus Cousins this summer, the Golden State Warriors have put themselves in position to win their third straight NBA title which would also happen to be their fourth in the last five years – a feat that hasn’t been done since the 60’s Boston Celtics teams. With this, most people think that the […]

The expectations to be great have always been there for Los Angeles Lakers forward Brandon Ingram. Coming out of Duke as the number 2 overall pick, he was looked upon as the franchise cornerstone of the post-Kobe Lakers era. He has played pretty well in his first two years but he is still not a […]

Chicago Bulls star Lauri Markkanen, often compared to Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, admits there’s one thing he copied from the German Wunderkind. In an interview with Uproxx, the 21-year-old forward confirmed that Nowitzki was one of his basketball influences growing up. “There’s been multiple, obviously, people comparing me to Dirk, but I actually watched […]

After losing to the Philadephia Eagles in ugly fashion, New York Giants coach Pat Shurmur says he is not concerned with the play of starting quarterback Eli Manning, via the team’s official Twitter account. Coach Shurmur: I'm not concerned about Eli Manning…like I said none of us did anything well enough to win tonight. #PHIvsNYG […]

Gordon Hayward is now healthy, but the Celtics are not rushing anything in his return to the lineup. After almost a year of rehab following a horrific injury in their first game of the season last year, Hayward will be back to play for the Celtics’ who are the definite favorites to come out of […]

After lighting up the Minnesota Timberwolves’ practice in his return earlier this week, Jimmy Butler is not with the team in their preseason trip to Milwaukee. Via Chris Hine of the StarTribune: Butler was not with the Timberwolves in Milwaukee as they prepared for their final preseason game, head coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed Friday morning at shootaround. […]