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Conor McGregor had some visible battle scars after getting knocked out by Dustin Poirier in the main event of their Lightweight bout at UFC 257 on Saturday. Apart from the bruises on his face, the former two-division world champion was seen gingerly leaving the Etihad Arena at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi with a crutch […]

Former UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov had some strong words for his rival Conor McGregor following his knockout loss to Dustin Poirier on Saturday. The Russian sambo specialist did not mince words when addressing why The Notorious got defeated in his UFC return, despite being the favorite heading into the match. This is what happened, […]

UFC superstar Conor McGregor is one wealthy man and he is never shy to flaunt his riches. Before headlining UFC 257 at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, The Notorious one showed a sneak peek of a gorgeous Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette watch. It features 342 diamonds on the backdrop, 80 diamonds on the […]

Dustin Poirier shocked the world on Saturday after he came away with a convincing knockout win over Conor McGregor in the main event of UFC 257 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. In the aftermath of his devastating loss to Poirier, the Irish MMA star addressed talks about his future in the UFC. In his […]

LeBron James of the Lakers has been around the block for so long that he probably is familiar with almost every play in a coach’s playbook… so much so that The King is always one step ahead of his opponents’ sets. Just ask Chicago Bulls rookie Patrick Williams. After facing the Lakers at United Center […]

Michael Chandler sent out a huge message in his UFC debut on Saturday, as it took him less than a round to finish strong lightweight contender Dan Hooker in the co-main event of UFC 257 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. But as impressive as his performance was, it was his WWE-esque post-game callout on […]

Kevin Durant was left in awe after witnessing his fellow superstar teammate Kyrie Irving take over in the final quarter of the Brooklyn Nets’ 128-124 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday. Irving, after all, scored 18 of his 28 points in the final 12 minutes to overcome the Heat’s brave fourth-quarter stand. Post-game, Durant […]

Dustin Poirier exacted his revenge on Conor McGregor, knocking out the Irishman in the main event of UFC 257 on Saturday. After a competitive first round where both lightweight contenders had their moments, it was The Diamond who got his groove early in the second. The finish came at the 2:32 mark of the second […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves finally put an end to their four-game slide on Saturday with a 120-110 win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Target Center. After the contest, head coach Ryan Saunders credited his steady veteran Ricky Rubio for making it happen (via The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski). Saunders on Rubio: "I love that I saw […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray’s clutch gene was in full display against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. The Nuggets were down by three and on the brink of defeat with under five seconds left in regulation before the Canadian sharpshooter decided to put on his cape. Murray found himself in a mismatch against Suns center […]

NBA All-Stars Kyrie Irving and Bam Adebayo were about to hug one out and exchange jerseys in the aftermath of the Brooklyn Nets’ 128-124 win over the Miami Heat at Barclays Center on Saturday. However, the supposed touching gesture never materialized after a security personnel prevented the pair from making close contact after the match. […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid further strengthened his claim for early MVP considerations following yet another monstrous performance against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. The Cameroonian center posted 33 points, 14 rebounds and two blocks in the Sixers’ 114-110 win at Little Caesars Arena. It marks the third consecutive game where JoJo has recorded at […]

The jury is still out if the Golden State Warriors will ever regain their dominant championship form this season or in the coming years. But as far as head coach Steve Kerr is concerned, the Dubs can still get back to that level if they can get as many reps as possible with Stephen Curry, […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is truly having a blast in the 2020-21 season so far. The King showcased just how freakishly athletic he is even at 36, as he decided to practice his tight rope skills in the middle of their game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday. LBJ ran out of bounds […]

It looks like even Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is pretty hyped about Conor McGregor’s highly anticipated UFC return on Saturday. The reigning NBA MVP messed around in practice and did his best impression of the Irish MMA star. The Greek Freak attacked an unsuspecting Bucks assistant coach and took his back. Here’s the hilarious […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden was unusually gun-shy in the first quarter of the Brooklyn Nets’ hosting of the Miami Heat at Barclays Center. The usually trigger-happy guard did not even attempt a single field goal up until the closing seconds of the opening canto. If not for an awful foul by the Heat on […]

Former UFC Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov is quite familiar with both Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier. With his two former foes set to face off in the main event of the highly anticipated UFC257 at Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, “The Eagle” shared his two cents on who would win the […]

Spencer Dinwiddie will not be back for the Brooklyn Nets until next season after undergoing reconstruction surgery for a partial ACL tear earlier this January. However, fans were treated to an encouraging sight regarding his recovery after a clip showed Dinwiddie already back in the gym hoisting corner threes. Spencer Dinwiddie shooting 3s. pic.twitter.com/0Bm7WkuSIE — […]

The Houston Rockets will have their starting point guard John Wall back against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Head coach Stephen Silas confirmed the positive development ahead of the Texas showdown at American Airlines Center. Stephen Silas on John Wall's return: "He's coming back earlier than expected. I didn't expect him to be here this […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons is getting pretty fed up over the hate he has gotten recently. Asked what he thinks about the slander he receives on social media, the Sixers point-forward sent out an expletive response, per USA Today’s Ky Carlin.  Ben Simmons on what people say on social media “I don’t give a […]

Apart from taking the L against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, the Phoenix Suns also lost their superstar Devin Booker to an injury. The one-time All-Star had to abruptly leave the game in the fourth quarter after sustaining what appeared to be a hamstring injury. Suns head coach Monty Williams confirmed this to Gerald Bourguet […]

Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young did not hide his amazement for teammate Clint Capela, who had a huge career milestone on Friday. After witnessing firsthand how the Swiss center swat away shot after shot against the Minnesota Timberwolves, an ecstatic Young couldn’t help but get hyped to the block party. MOOOOOOD!!!🤣.. Where the Block Party […]

Longtime Dallas Mavericks guard and NBA free agent JJ Barea is headed overseas after coming to terms with Argentine team Estudiantes to play in Spain’s Liga Endesa. The New York Times’ Marc Stein broke the news on Friday. The longtime @dallasmavs guard JJ Barea is finalizing an agreement to sign with Estudiantes in Spain's @LigaEndesa, […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steven Nash acknowledged his team’s shortcomings in their 125-113 defeat at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Friday. The powerhouse squad got starched by the subpar Cavs team for the second game in a row, which is large due to their lackluster effort on the defensive […]

Apart from his unworldly ability to shoot the basketball, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has another unique skill. This peculiar talent allows him play his exhausting brand of basketball, without growing tired as much as a normal human would. As detailed in an ESPN report by David Fleming, the two-time NBA MVP rarely gets […]

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon is not too pleased with his former teammate Clint Capela’s career resurgence with the Atlanta Hawks. Shortly after the Swiss big man recorded a rare 10-block triple-double against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, Gordon replied to ESPN’s Tim McMahon’s tweet and offered his take on Capela’s much-improved play. I’m still […]

Clint Capela aligned himself with an Atlanta Hawks legend on Friday, joining Dikembe Mutombo as only the second player in franchise history to record a triple-double with 10 blocks. The Swiss slotman achieved the impressive feat in the Hawks’ convincing 116-98 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Clint Capela is the first Hawks […]

A 1963 Chevy Impala once owned by the late Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is expected to fetch for a large amount when it hits the auction block this weekend. Per a TMZ Sports report, the retro vehicle is a hot commodity in the market and is expected to be sold for as high […]

Zach LaVine is truly blossoming into a true superstar for the Chicago Bulls in the 2020-21 season. Initially deemed as simply a high-flyer when he first entered the league in 2014, the 25-year-old guard has evolved into an all-around player and one of the most lethal scorers in the game today. His improvement has earned […]

Malcolm Brogdon delivered big time in crunch time for the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Friday. With his team down by one with five ticks left in overtime against the Orlando Magic, the 28-year-old combo guard made sure to defend their home floor with the biggest shot of the ball game. Brogdon caught […]

The writing was on the wall for Kevin Porter Jr.’s inevitable exit with the Cleveland Cavaliers following reports of his violent outburst inside the team’s locker room earlier this week. The temperamental 20-year-old guard, who has not played in the 2020-21 season so far, was reportedly livid that the team gave out his old locker […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving is no stranger to being part of a superteam, having been alongside LeBron James and Kevin Love back in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lone championship in 2016. Fast forward to today, Uncle Drew is part of another Big 3 after James Harden joined him and Kevin Durant in Brooklyn. As the […]

Brooklyn Nets superstars Kyrie Irving and James Harden’s chemistry on the court is off the charts, at least for now. The Beard and Uncle Drew toyed around the Cleveland Cavaliers defense in the opening quarter of their rematch at Barclays Center on Friday. Harden was handling the rock on the break before leaving the ball […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball went right at Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine early in their teams’ matchup at Spectrum Center on Friday. The 19-year-old flashy playmaker was unfazed by LaVine’s tight defense, as he powered right past him for an and-one beauty. LaMelo took it right at LaVine for the and-1 💪 pic.twitter.com/F5IOXtMInN — […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green broke his silence in the wake of his controversial ejection against the New York Knicks at Chase Center on Thursday. The three-time All-Star was assessed with his second technical foul of the game before halftime after allegedly cursing out a referee. But replays showed that Green was clearly screaming at […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr was understandably irate on Thursday following his team’s disappointing 119-104 defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks at Chase Center. The multi-titled tactician was particularly peeved with their penchant for over-fouling and giving their opponents easy points from the free throw line. Kerr definitely didn’t hold back […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis recently opened up about his favorite memory of the late Kobe Bryant. Davis, who was already a big Kobe fan even before he entered the NBA, revealed that his appreciation for the legendary guard grew even deeper when he played against him when he was still with the New […]

One of the most talked-about Big 3s in NBA history made its debut on Wednesday, as the Brooklyn Nets trifecta of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden finally shared the floor as teammates for the first time. However, their first outing did not go as planned, as the Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled their party, coming […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is as shifty as they come even without the ball in his hands. The New York Knicks witnessed this first hand in their match-up at Chase Center on Thursday. In the closing minutes of the first half, the two-time NBA MVP confused the heck out of Knicks defenders Elfrid […]