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The Carolina Panthers have unfortunately ended the Tarik Cohen experiment, releasing the former All-Pro running back, via Adam Schefter of ESPN. Cohen has not played in a game since the 2020 NFL campaign, but the Panthers decided to give him a shot when they signed him to their practice squad last September. Obviously, Carolina was […]

The 2024 MLB campaign has been a tough one for Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder James Outman. Outman is just 2-for-24 over his last seven games, and on the season overall, he is slashing a meager .163/.260/.293 with three home runs and 10 RBI over 104 plate appearances. He managed to smash a two-run blast in […]

The Philadelphia Eagles went into 2023 with very high expectations, and early on, it looked like they were about to fulfill them. The Eagles got off to a 10-1 start and appeared well on their way to representing the NFC in the Super Bowl for the second straight year. Then, something happened. Philadelphia went on […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off of back-to-back Super Bowl championships and are looking to become the first team in the history of the Super Bowl era to three-peat. With Patrick Mahomes under center, anything is possible. Heck, it might even be surprising if the Chiefs don’t end up winning another title next season […]

The Miami Marlins have already traded one of their best players, sending sharp-hitting infielder Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres. And apparently, the Marlins aren’t done. An MLB executive claims that Miami’s “entire team is up for grabs,” via Jon Heyman of The New York Post. has told Jon Heyman of The New York […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers recently declined their fifth-year option on running back Najee Harris, which has created speculation that the Steelers could potentially trade him. At the very least, it signifies that Pittsburgh is preparing to move on from him at the end of next season. Or is that what Harris actually wants? Earlier on Thursday, […]

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson is quickly ascending the ranks in team history due to his brilliant stretch of playoff performances this spring. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has taken notice. On Wednesday night, Brunson suffered a foot injury in the first half of New York’s Game 2 second-round series against the Indiana […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the most highly-discussed NFL teams this offseason, but for all of the wrong reasons. The Cowboys are coming off of a 2023 campaign in which they won 12 games for the third straight year, but they were embarrassed by the Green Bay Packers in the Wild Card Round […]

The San Antonio Spurs are mainly known for their draft expertise. Top draft picks include Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, Manu Ginobili and Kawhi Leonard. Heck, the Spurs’ draft prowess can be traced all the way back to David Robinson. And of course, there’s great anticipation for their latest draft pick, No. 1 overall Victor Wembanyama. […]

When it comes to bad NBA Draft classes, there are a few that come to mind. Heck, some people would even consider the recent 2013 draft class, which saw Anthony Bennett go No. 1 overall. He is no longer even in the league. But a deeper look at that year shows that players such as […]

Last time, we covered five things you should never do when selling Pokemon cards (with eBay as the backdrop). But a transaction is a two-way street. You have the seller, and you also have the consumer. Because the phrase “the customer is always right” is so prevalent in America, people have a habit of thinking the […]

Are you interested in selling Pokemon cards on eBay or some other type of online platform? Perhaps you want to start a business. Maybe you want some kind of a side hustle. Or maybe you just want to sell off your childhood collection for some quick cash? Regardless of what avenue you want to pursue, […]

With the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet video games set to release on November 18, the trading card game should soon follow with its Generation 9 debut. Typically, the new generation of Pokemon cards makes its debut in Japan a couple of weeks after the games are released, but in the United States, those cards don’t […]

Over the last couple of years, scads and scads of new collectors and investors have entered the Pokemon card sphere, resulting in dramatic market shifts and an uprising of new content creators. In this specific post, we’re going to present a Pokemon card market guide to follow if you’re new to this realm. Prior to […]

During the late 2020 and early 2021 boom in the Pokemon card market, no card was safe from being slid into a penny sleeve, jammed into a Card Saver and sent off to your third-party grading company of choice with the hope of a profit on the back end. Old Wizards of the Coast Commons […]

In March 2021, third-party grading company PSA had become so inundated with card submissions that it was forced to halt most of its operations. Since then, it has slowly but surely opened other services, but its cheapest tier, the bulk tier, had remained closed. Until now. Earlier this week, PSA re-opened its bulk tier at […]

On Tuesday, we explored some examples of Pokemon cards that represent great deals in the current market as we move toward the close of 2022. You could also call them underrated. But what about the other side of the coin? How about the items that are actually on the opposite end of the spectrum and […]

We are now officially in the fourth quarter of 2022, and with the unofficial end of summer in our rearview mirror after Labor Day, the Pokemon card market should start to pick up. While there are never any guarantees, this time of year is typically the best period for sales. Not just for Pokemon cards […]

Last time, we briefly touched on the Japanese Pokemon card market and why it is a very good idea for collectors and investors to explore it rather than just staying on the English side all of the time. For those of you who have never really touched Japanese Pokemon cards, this is obviously new to […]

For those just entering the Pokemon card collecting and investing world or for those who may have joined the fray during the massive boom in 2020, finding your footing in the current market may prove to be a difficult task. Where do you start? How do you adjust? What trends should you be looking for? […]

The crazy times of the 2020 Pokemon card market feel like just yesterday, but in reality are relatively far off. Yes, that unforgettable year still speaks, and its waves are still felt today, but the fact of the matter is that two years have passed since that legendary hype train rolled into the station. Of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have undergone a lot changes throughout the history of their franchise. They entered the NBA as the Buffalo Braves in 1970 and spent nine years there before moving and becoming the San Diego Clippers in 1978. After spending six seasons in San Diego, the Clippers moved to Los Angeles, where they […]

The Miami Heat have only been around since 1988, but they have already collected three NBA titles, which is more than most other franchises around the league can say. The first one came in 2006, and the next two titles came in back-to-back fashion in 2012 and 2013. Obviously, those are the three best teams […]

You may not realize it, but the Portland Trail Blazers actually have a pretty rich history of fine talent. The Blazers only have one championship to their name, which came in 1977, but Portland has made three NBA Finals appearances and have had some of the best players of all-time come through the franchise. Centers, […]

The Miami Heat have only been around since the 1988-89 campaign, but they already have a rather rich history in the NBA. Obviously, the Heat aren’t at the level of cornerstone franchises like the Boston Celtics or Los Angeles Lakers, but the fact that they have already won three championships in spite of being a […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the two marquee NBA franchises, with the other being the Los Angeles Lakers, and they boast some of the greatest players in history. While the Lakers have more worldwide popularity, it’s the Celtics that actually got to 17 championships in their storied news history well before the Lakers. Given […]

It took a long time for Carmelo Anthony to find a home. It actually spanned a full calendar year. But not so long ago, Anthony signed with the Portland Trail Blazers, ending his then 12-month stint in NBA purgatory. While Anthony obviously isn’t the same dynamic scorer from his days with the Denver Nuggets and […]

The NBA All-Star Game is one of the most prestigious events in the sport. Not everyone is a fan of the product itself, despite some recent innovations such as the ‘ELAM’ ending and having captains pick their teams. However, everyone and their mama cares about who actually gets chosen to be on those teams. Those […]

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are the two greatest franchises in the NBA. No one can argue that. It’s why Lakers vs Celtics conversations happen on the regular. The two clubs have combined for 33 championships and 52 finals appearances, which blows everyone else out of the water. If you added up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers waived DeMarcus Cousins in order to make room for Markieff Morris back in February, ending Cousins’ tenure with the Lakers before it even started. Los Angeles signed Cousins over the summer, but the big man tore his ACL in a scrimmage, effectively ending his year. There was some chatter that Cousins […]

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, a rather large amount of NFL players have opted out of the 2020 season. Dallas Cowboys defensive lineman DeMarcus Lawrence apparently considered doing so because his wife his pregnant, but he ultimately decided to play. Why? Because of his wife: “My decision was made by my wife,” Lawrence said, according […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is coming off of foot surgery, so his status for the beginning of 2020 is in question. But how much time will he miss? Well, NFL analyst and former Patriots executive Michael Lombardi thinks that Michel could end up missing the first half of the season: “I think […]

The Las Vegas Raiders made an attempt to sign free agent linebacker Mychal Kendricks this week but were not able to close the deal, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Las Vegas Raiders attempted to sign LB Mychal Kendricks this week but plans fell through when sides couldn’t agree to terms, per source. Kendricks, 30, […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls did something their fans have been pleading for them to do since last season: They fired Jim Boylen from his post as head coach, ending nearly two full seasons of misery. To say that Boylen’s run in the Windy City didn’t go too well would be kind. Not only did […]

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, plenty of NFL players have opted out of playing in the 2020 campaign. Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tyler Lockett was almost in that group. “I definitely had a lot of hesitation,” said Lockett, according to Joe Fann of NBC Sports Northwest. Lockett’s asthmatic cousin contracted a nasty case […]

The New England Patriots signed running back Lamar Miller to a one-year deal earlier this week, and on Friday, details for Miller’s contract were revealed. According to Field Yates of ESPN, Miller will receive a $1.05 million base salary featuring $200,000 in guaranteed money with the Patriots. On top of that, Miller’s pact contains $1.5 […]

The Phoenix Suns may not be heading to the playoffs, but they surprised everyone at Disney World, going 8-0 in the eight seeding games during the NBA’s 22-team bubble setup. For the first time since Steve Nash, the Suns actually have some real hope for the future. Not only is that great for Suns fans, […]

Some felt the New Orleans Pelicans would sneak into the NBA playoffs in the 22-team Disney World bubble system this summer. Instead, they fell flat, going just 2-6 in the eight seeding games and seeing their season end. Obviously, the future is pretty bright in New Orleans. Zion Williamson looks like a stud (if he […]

The Dallas Cowboys are signing defensive lineman Everson Griffen, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Cowboys are adding a big-time pass-rusher, signing former #Vikings DE Everson Griffen, sources tell me, @TomPelissero and @SlaterNFL. With Minnesota for a decade, Griffen now heads to Dallas. A surprise. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 13, 2020 Griffen […]