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In what has been the most competitive Formula 1 season in years, it is only fitting that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton’s fight for the championship came down to the very last lap. Verstappen ultimately came out on top to claim his first ever Formula 1 Driver’s Championship. Hamilton, on the other hand, missed out […]

Washington Football Team head coach Ron Rivera responded to Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy’s recent statement regarding their teams’ upcoming match. McCarthy spoke in a press conference and guaranteed a win for his Cowboys team, but Rivera believes otherwise. McCarthy said, “We’re going to win the game. I’m confident in that.” Rivera wanted to […]

Max Verstappen has secured pole position for the title-deciding Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ahead of rival Lewis Hamilton in second. While he hasn’t won the title yet, pole position certainly puts Verstappen at an advantage to win his first ever Formula 1 championship. The two drivers enter the final race of the season […]

Defensive tackle Aaron Donald has revealed how he and his Los Angeles Rams teammates will be approaching their next game against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams lost to the Arizona team earlier this season, and Donald talked up the stakes of the game when speaking to reporters on Friday (via NBC Sports): […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ recent 106-93 loss to the Indiana Pacers was a night to forget for Kristaps Porzingis and his teammates. The Mavs’ shooting, particularly from the arc, was a big factor in what was their fourth loss from their last five games. Speaking to reporters after the game, Porzingis addressed the current poor run […]

Dillon Brooks and the Memphis Grizzlies were left disappointed after their 104-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. Brooks, who picked up two technical fouls during the game, was not happy with the officiating. The 25-year-old received his second technical foul of the night with 27.5 seconds left in the game. His anger with […]

Former Buffalo Bills special teams standout Mark Pike has passed away at 57, the team announced on Wednesday. Pike passed away after fighting a battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. A linebacker and defensive linesman, Pike played for the Bills throughout his 13-year NFL career. The team picked him out of the Georgia Institute of Technology in […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and other Lions players are reportedly out with an illness. Head coach Dan Campbell said that the sickness is “kind of spreading through” the team at the moment. (via Lions Wire): “This mess is going around right now. It’s just kind of spreading through and I think we’re on the […]

Charlotte Hornets’ Miles Bridges is a walking highlight reel of insane dunks in the NBA, and he has singled out Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green as his next victim. Bridges’ displays this season have signified a continuous improvement, and his dunks are an aspect of his game that stand out. The 23-year-old forward appeared […]

PSG forward Kylian Mbappe has long been tipped to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the future as one of the best players in the world. After his latest outstanding performance in the Champions League, he has cemented his phenom status even further. The young Frenchman netted a 7-minute brace against Club Brugge in […]

Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic recently revealed the close relationship he has with Chicago Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic. Apart from sharing the same first name and the same position on the court, the two also have a common pastime as brought up by Jokic. The two centers recently came up against each other when the Nuggets played […]

The Carolina Panthers and Matt Rhule have fired offensive coordinator Joe Brady following their disappointing loss to the Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins beat the Panthers 33-10, prompting the Carolina team to make the decision on Brady. Head coach Rhule met with Brady on Sunday morning to let him know of his firing. Additionally, the Panthers […]

The Cincinnati Bearcats were on track to make history after they defeated the Houston Cougars 35-20 in the American Athletic Conference Championship Game. The win rounded off the second successive title-winning season that the Bearcats have managed to complete unbeaten. Since the win, it has now been confirmed that the Bearcats are in the College […]

The Miami Hurricanes are set to have a new head coach after reports emerged about their interest in Mario Cristobal of the Oregon Ducks. The Ducks tried convincing Cristobal to extend his deal. However, the Hurricanes were optimistic that they could secure his services, and it seems they have now gotten their man. As per […]

Leaks recently emerged detailing the possibility of the University of Oklahoma targeting Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury. The rumors have since been shut down. However, the leaks served as a warning to the Cardinals regarding the need to secure Kingsbury’s future with the team. In only his third season with the team, Kingsbury and […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians gave some insight into his team’s plan for wide receiver Antonio Brown. The league recently suspended Brown for three games following his violations of the NFL-NFLPA COVID-19 protocols. Arians gave his comments on what the future now holds for Brown. Brown isn’t the only Buccaneers player to misrepresent […]

Washington Wizards’ Spencer Dinwiddie recently addressed his tendency to defer too much when in possession of the basketball. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Wizards 116-101 on Friday night, and Dinwiddie’s performances have been called into question following the defeat. Against the Cavs, Dinwiddie only managed to record 5 points and 4 assists. Following this underwhelming […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant reached another historic NBA milestone over Oscar Robertson after his impressive game against the Minnesota Timberwolves last night. Durant recorded a total of 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists as the Nets won the game 110-105. With his strong 30-point showing, Durant has now scored at least 25 points […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers player Lance Stephenson recently discussed his infamous LeBron James ear blowing moment. The two faced each other in Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron was playing for the Miami Heat at the time, and Stephenson was playing in his first stint with the Pacers. On the infamous scene, […]

To the surprise of many, Canadian rapper Drake was in attendance when the Oklahoma City Thunder went up against the Houston Rockets in Oklahoma on Wednesday night. The famous rapper was seen sitting courtside as the Rockets defeated the Thunder 114-110. This is definitely not the first time Drizzy has been seen in an NBA […]

Jayson Tatum dropped 26 points as the Bolton Celtics overcame Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers by the narrowest of margins. The game finished 88-87 to the Celtics, led by Tatum’s impressive performance. Embiid, on the other hand, had a game to forget as he struggled throughout the night. As a result of Tatum’s strong […]

After previous Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly’s departure for the LSU Tigers, offensive coordinator Tommy Rees had the opportunity to follow suit. However, reports recently emerged of Rees’ final decision. Rees, a former Fighting Irish quarterback himself, has since confirmed that he will be staying in Notre Dame. This will provide some continuity throughout […]

Bayern Munich’s Thomas Muller has warned Barcelona of his team’s added motivation after the disappointing 2021 Ballon d’Or results. Muller believes that teammate Robert Lewandowski was more deserving of the award than Lionel Messi. As per stadiumastro: “From a Bavarian, Polish and also from a German point of view, the presentation of the Ballon d’Or […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly close to agreeing a four-year contract with Raisel Iglesias, as per Ken Rosenthal. However, the Angels have not yet made any confirmation of the deal. Iglesias, who played for the Angels last season, is currently the top free agent reliever in this offseason. The 31-year-old initially rejected the Angels’ […]

Former Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story is of interest to the Seattle Mariners, who want him to play in third base. The Mariners aren’t the only team eyeing Story, however. He is also drawing the attention of other teams who want him to play other positions. As per Jon Heyman: “Trevor Story is drawing interest […]

Man City star Jack Grealish admitted that he has struggled to get goals and assists in his first season with the Premier League champions. City signed Grealish just last summer for a record-breaking £100 million. However, with only 2 goals and 3 assists in 15 appearances this season, he admits he has more to give. […]

Lincoln Riley was officially introduced as the new coach of the USC Trojans on Tuesday. He surprisingly left the Oklahoma Sooners for the vacant position in one of college football’s finest teams. Right away, Riley made a bold claim during his press conference as USC’s new tactician: “This is going to be the mecca of […]

Manchester United interim manager Michael Carrick benched Cristiano Ronaldo for his team’s crucial Premier League encounter with Chelsea. Carrick explained to Sky Sports his decision to leave out his top goalscorer this season. As per Goal: “Cristiano is probably our standout name, but it’s just gameplan, ideas. I had a good chat with Cristiano actually, […]

Neymar was stretchered off in Paris Saint-Germain’s recent game against Saint-Etienne after suffering a horror ankle injury. The forward was visibly in agony after being on the receiving end of a dangerous tackle late in the second half. The PSG medical staff rushed to the pitch and stretchered him off as his teammates watched in […]

San Franciscoo 49ers fans could potentially see their team’s running back Elijah Mitchell play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Via ESPN: “San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell is expected to play against the visiting Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, less than two weeks after undergoing surgery for a fractured finger, a source told ESPN’s Adam Schefter.” The 49ers […]

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones will be a game-time decision for the Packers’ Sunday matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Jones has been practicing all week, but his fitness will be decided before the game. As per Tom Pelissero: “Jones practiced all week and there’s some optimism he’ll play, but they’ll work him […]

Oklahoma Sooners coach Lincoln Riley bluntly shut down rumors that he could leave for the LSU Tigers after his team’s recent loss. Speaking after the Sooners’ 37-33 loss to Oklahoma State, Riley said, “I’m not going to be the next head coach at LSU.” The Sooners’ loss eliminates them from Big 12 title contention, ending […]

Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland marked his return from injury with a goal that now takes his Bundesliga record to 50 goals in 50 games. The Norwegian scored Dortmund’s third goal of the game to seal their 3-1 win against Vfl Wolfsburg. Initially, the prolific striker was meant to be out until 2022, but his […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks made history against the Memphis Grizzlies last night after cruising to a 132-100 win via 31 points and 10 assists from Young. The victory was the seventh straight game the Hawks have won by 10 or more points—the longest streak in franchise history. The historic winning run dates back […]

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side became the first side to score two or more goals in 16 consecutive games in all competitions in 82 years. The Reds achieved the feat after their 2-0 Champions League victory over Porto. The last side to achieve this was Wolverhampton Wanderers in the wake of World War 2, while only […]

Bryson DeChambeau turned up the trash talk with rival Brooks Koepka, calling him a ‘softie’ ahead of their encounter on Capital One’s The Match. The two golfers have frequently exchanged backhanded comments, and this upcoming match is no different. In an interview with Phil Mickelson, DeChambeau didn’t hold back on Koepka’s actions throughout their public […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo hinted at the possibility of his future in the team past the current season. Garoppolo is currently their starting quarterback, but the 49ers have made it clear that rookie Trey Lance is in line to eventually succeed him. However, Garoppolo’s stellar displays as of late may delay this transition […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone criticized his team for being selfish after their disappointing loss to the Portland Trailblazers. As per Mike Singer on Malone’s reaction to the game: “Couldn’t even get my full question out. Malone said there were no positives. Said they got their ass kicked again. No silver linings whatsoever. Said […]

Man City coach Pep Guardiola admitted we may never see the achievements of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo be replicated. Speaking to reporters before his side’s Champions League matchup against Messi and PSG, Guardiola said: “I don’t imagine [it will happen] as what these two guys have done will be almost impossible to imitate. Maybe […]