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The Portland Trail Blazers were in control for much of Tuesday night’s showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers but lost in part because of faulty officiating. Portland led by a single point with under 10 seconds to play when Clippers star Paul George drove on Blazers guard CJ McCollum. The referees blew the whistle after […]

Athletes choosing to kneel or lift their fists in protest of racial injustice at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics will face punishment from the International Olympic Committee. The IOC’s Rule 50 prohibits any “demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda” inside Olympic venues. Athletes’ Commission Chief Kirsty Coventry said athletes the IOC consulted on the rule […]

More details are emerging as part of an investigation into an assault on Houston Rockets wing Sterling Brown at a strip club in Miami. Brown suffered gruesome facial lacerations and other lacerations “throughout his body” as the result of an altercation at the Booby Trap. But his injuries might have been worse if not for […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward and Nike athlete Anthony Davis laments the fact the late Kobe Bryant’s partnership with the “Swoosh” has come to an end. Bryant’s contract with Nike ended last week. Recent trademark filings suggest his estate could be preparing for in independent launch. Davis said it was hard learning time ran out […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could soon get a boost from one of their young stars. Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant posted a GIF on Twitter hinting at the potentially imminent return of Jaren Jackson Jr., who responded in kind. 🙏🏾🍿🔫😴🦄 — JJJ (@jarenjacksonjr) April 21, 2021 Jackson has been sidelined for the entirety of the 2020-21 […]

Former Ohio State quarterback and one of the top NFL draft prospects Justin Fields revealed to teams he has epilepsy as part of the pre-draft process. Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the disorder runs in the family. However, the condition has not affected Fields’ play. Doctors have also said the Buckeyes […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James reacted to a frustrating scene at the Arizona state legislature hours after Derek Chauvin was convicted in the murder of George Floyd. A Black man came before the state legislature to assert his grievances with respect to a bill that would restrict the availability of mail-in ballots in all […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had a curious way of testing NFL prospects’ desire to win. Sirianni told reporters he played “Rock, Paper, Scissors” with various members of the upcoming draft class in order to “gauge their competitiveness,” per Dave Zangaro of NBC Sports Philadelphia. Nick Sirianni said he played a few games of […]

Famous novelist Stephen King knows a thing or two about horror. He can certainly recognize the atrocities of the New York Yankees amid their slow start to the 2021 MLB season. King, who was born in Maine, is a noted Boston Red Sox fan. He is relishing both in Boston leading the American League East […]

The Las Vegas Raiders came under fire Tuesday night for posting a very controversial tweet after a Minneapolis jury found former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty in the murder of George Floyd. Team owner Mark Davis took ownership for running a graphic with the words “I Can Breathe” on the team’s social media accounts. The […]

The NBA has handed down its punishment to Indiana Pacers forward JaKarr Sampson after he headbutted San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills in the fourth quarter of Monday’s game between the two teams. Sampson has been suspended one game without pay. Mills and Spurs forward Rudy Gay have been fined for their roles in the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a particular group of persons in mind before and after Tuesday’s win over the Sacramento Kings. Minnesota dedicated its victory to the family of George Floyd, hours after Derek Chauvin–the police officer charged in Floyd’s death–was deemed guilty on all three charges. Last night the @Timberwolves dedicated their game ball to […]

Hall of Fame point guard and Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson congratulated Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul after CP3 passed him on the all-time assists list. Johnson dedicated most of his message to hailing Paul as a businessman and father, as well as one of the greatest guards in NBA history: “Congratulations to […]

Kevin Durant included Anthony Davis on his all-time 12-man roster, and he is taking quite a bit of flak for the selection. Who has the better all-time 12-man roster? RT for @getnickwrightLIKE for KD pic.twitter.com/MbCQo4xpVg — First Things First (@FTFonFS1) April 20, 2021 Then again, this is Kevin Durant. The Nets star is never afraid […]

Manchester United is one of the multiple English clubs reeling from its plans to partake in a new, 12-team Super League. Conor McGregor might be hoping to capitalize on the calamity. The UFC star teased at buying the club on Twitter after Red Devils chairman Ed Woodward resigned Tuesday. The tweet is already picking up […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves provided NBA fans with an epic troll job following the utterly strange Los Angeles Lakers “Vivian” catfish saga. The woman apparently claiming to be Vivian Flores of the Laker Point podcast attempted to show video proof Tuesday suggesting she was not, in fact, a catfish. But said woman spelled her name with an “e,” […]

Kobe Bryant’s contract with Nike has expired, and his estate could be launching a venture all its own. Intellectual property attorney Josh Gerben‘s analysis shows 13 separate trademarks have been filed by the estate since May of 2020. Gerben suggests Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, might be preparing for her own launch: “The filings would suggest Vanessa […]

Ryan Fitzpatrick meant to offer recently retired quarterback Alex Smith words of encouragement after Smith suffered a devastating leg injury in 2018. In hindsight, however, the message was an utter disaster. The Washington Football Team quarterback revealed on the Green Light podcast he sent Alex Smith a text suggesting he would be back on the field in […]

Tennessee Titans star wide receiver A.J. Brown is convinced the NFL has some sort of vendetta against him. Brown tweeted Tuesday he has already been the subject of three separate drug tests administered by the league: “NFL will y’all please leave me alone with these drug test,” Brown tweeted. “3rd one this off-season. I don’t […]

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was forced to wear a Tom Brady jersey ahead of Monday’s tilt with the Tampa Bay Rays, but still showed allegiance to Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Brady responded in kind. Perez rocked Brady’s Buccaneers threads during batting practice as part of a bet he made with Rays utility man […]

Former YouTuber and current professional boxer Jake Paul celebrated in style after earning a big win this past weekend in Atlanta. Paul threw a massive blowout party at Gianni Versace’s old mansion in Miami on Sunday night following his knockout victory over former MMA star Ben Askren on Saturday, per TMZ. The bash even featured […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is on a historic run, one that has significantly increased his odds of winning league MVP. Curry was a +10000 favorite to win NBA MVP as of Sunday, per BetMGM. Just two days later, his odds soared to +2000 after hanging 49 points on the Philadelphia 76ers on […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston understands how far his star has fallen. But he remains insistent on achieving greatness. Winston addressed campers in Orlando, Florida regarding his own NFL journey. He acknowledged facing setbacks and becoming more of a punchline than lauded NFL quarterback. However, the former Florida State star ensured the youngsters he […]

Is Tyler Herro’s growing celebrity figure impacting his play on the floor? The Miami Heat are apparently concerned that’s the case. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel and Ethan Skolnick f Five Reasons Sports Network discussed Herro’s status as a cultural figure on a recent episode of the “Inside the Paint” podcast. At one […]

Lamar Odom reflected on how much Lakers legend Kobe Bryant meant to him during his appearance on Showtime’s All The Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. Odom got emotional speaking about Bryant’s mindset and constant drive to be great. He mused Kobe was a killer day in and day out, even from the […]

As the NFL Draft quickly approaches, the Mac Jones hype train hasn’t lost any steam. Jones has been one of the consistent risers in numerous mock drafts throughout the course of the past month. There is a real chance he could be the San Francisco 49ers’ choice with the third overall pick in the 2021 […]

On the same day former high school teammate and No. 1 recruit Chet Holmgren committed to Gonzaga, current Bulldogs star freshman Jalen Suggs has declared for the 2021 NBA draft. Suggs announced his intent to enter the draft with an accompanying NFT announcement commemorating his buzzer-beating three-pointer in the national semifinal. The Minneapolis native is […]

The NBA has officially formalized some of the key dates for free agency this upcoming summer. Teams will be allowed to start negotiating with free agents on the evening of Monday, Aug. 2. They can then begin signing free agents just after midnight on Friday, Aug. 6. The following key dates have been announced by […]

There was only one man who could take the mound for the Chicago White Sox after Lucas Giolito and the rest of the staff were roughed up Monday against the Boston Red Sox. That man is the “Yerminator.” Yermin Mercedes added to his growing legend by making his first career pitching appearance with the South […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Paul George spoke on Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards’ potential following L.A’s win over the T-wolves on Sunday. George said Edwards has an “explosive game” and noted his abilities as a three-level scorer. The Clippers All-Star added he sees star potential in the 2020 No. 1 overall pick. “He’s elite. I […]

Hall of Fame NBA forward Scottie Pippen announced Monday the tragic death of his eldest son, Antron, who died Sunday at the age of 33. The Chicago Bulls legend revealed Antron suffered from chronic asthma, though the cause of death was not stated: “Antron suffered from chronic asthma and if he hadn’t had it, I […]

Aldon Smith seemed to get his career back on track in 2020 after years of off-field issues. But he once again finds himself in trouble with the law, just days after signing with the Seattle Seahawks. Smith is reportedly wanted for a second-degree battery charge. The incident allegedly took place in the New Orleans area […]

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs have some minor consolation after losing in the 2021 NCAA title game earlier this month. The No. 1 recruit in the Class of 2021, Chet Holmgren, officially committed to Gonzaga on Monday afternoon. Holmgren explained it was a long and laborious process that forced him to learn a lot […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and attorney Rusty Hardin issued another formal statement Monday again denying all allegations of sexual misconduct and sexual assault. All 22 plaintiffs agreed to disclose their names in lawsuits against Watson. The Texans star signal-caller’s legal team gave a bulleted list allegedly outlining various plaintiffs’ apparent eagerness and positive attitude […]

Former NBA star Nate Robinson reportedly hauled in $2 million during his fight with Jake Paul, which ended in a vicious knockout. Despite the loss, however, Robinson is apparently angling for another big payday in a rematch with Paul. Stephen A. Smith of ESPN read a text from a source close to Robinson during “First […]

Shaquille O’Neal made headlines earlier this season when he seemed to take a shot at Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert as a max player. O’Neal previously said youngsters could follow Gobert’s model of defense and rebounding and make wads of cash after the “Stifle Tower” signed his lucrative extension with Utah this past winter. But […]

Veteran NFL quarterback Alex Smith earned some strong praise from Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid after he announced Monday he was retiring from football. Reid labeled Smith one of his favorite players ever, calling the former No. 1 overall pick a terrific player and even better person. He also said he would love […]

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom has become known as much for his unfortunate lack of run support as being the best pitcher in baseball. But make no mistake about it, deGrom is headed for Cooperstown. In fact, he could be one of the five best pitchers in MLB history when all is said and […]

The Cleveland Browns freed up $12 million in cap space by releasing veteran defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson. Might they put that space towards extending offensive stars? Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac noted the extra cash could ultimately be used in contract extensions for quarterback Baker Mayfield and running back Nick Chubb. Sheldon Richardson’s release frees up […]