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The Green Bay Packers and Aaron Rodgers drama continue to roll around the rumor mill and now the latest is that Rodgers has even told teammates he doesn’t want back with the team, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.  Adam Schefter with the latest on Aaron Rodgers and his future in Green Bay. (via @AdamSchefter, […]

Former Major League Baseball star and Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar was placed on the ineligible list after a review of a sexual misconduct allegation and MLB has terminated their relationship with Alomar, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.  News: MLB announced it has terminated its relationship with Roberto Alomar as a league consultant, and […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are having a Bayou Bengals reunion after taking Ja’Marr Chase at No. 5 overall in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow gets to reunite with his former college teammate and Chase wasted no time throwing out some predictions for his rookie campaign, according to Geoff Hobson […]

The New England Patriots’ need for a quarterback was never more pressing than it was in the 2020 season. After Tom Brady departed Foxborough after an incredible run to head to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots got Cam Newton. Unfortunately, that experiment didn’t work out well. Thankfully, the Patriots were able to sit back […]

The 2021 NFL Draft came and went- at least the first round did. After having a virtual draft in 2020 due to COVID-19, the fans were back, the analysts were back, and the excitement was once again back in full force. For the Baltimore Ravens, they snagged Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman with the No. […]

The 2021 NFL Draft was not short of drama during the first round. Some players fell like always, and trades were made. Perhaps the most notable trade was the Chicago Bears trading up with the New York Giants to snag their new quarterback, Ohio State star Justin Fields. Justin Fields is heading to Chicago! #NFLDraft […]

The New York Jets traded up in the 2021 NFL Draft with the Minnesota Vikings. Jets traded up to No. 14. https://t.co/9AlCuHh6B8 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 After a whirlwind of picks and trades, the Jets have moved up to select Alijah Vera-Tucker from USC. #Jets new offensive line LT: Mekhi BectonLG: Alijah […]

The first trade of the 2021 NFL Draft has arrived. The Dallas Cowboys have traded the number 10 pick overall to the Philadelphia Eagles. Dallas likely to trade out of No. 10. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 After Mac Jones and Justin Fields surprisingly slipped in the first few picks, Philly wasted no […]

The long-awaited 2021 NFL Draft has finally arrived. After the virtual event in 2020, NFL fans have packed Cleveland with excitement and eagerness. After the San Francisco 49ers traded up to number three overall, the rumors began to fly on which quarterback they would take. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network said that most NFL GMs […]

The 2021 NFL Draft is drawing near and the rumors keep flying off the shelf. Now, the New England Patriots are the latest of the rumored teams interested in trading up into the top 10 of the draft, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.  From our NFL Draft Preview Show: Trade calls are being […]

The Boston Celtics dropped a tough game to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday by a score of 119-115. Safe to say, some Celtics’ players weren’t happy and Marcus Smart was one who showed his frustration. In turn, Smart was suspended by the NBA for one game for threatening language towards an official, according to […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. got slapped with a pretty hefty fine of $50,000 after breaking the NBA’s health and safety protocols during a recent trip to Miami. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/179ezdFZJt — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 28, 2021 The notice says it “prohibits indoor social gatherings” and a few […]

The 2021 NFL Draft has been hyped up with buzz, rumors, and trade talks just like every year. However, for once in what seems like an eternity, the San Francisco 49ers are in the thick of it. After trading up to No. 3 overall in a blockbuster swap with the Miami Dolphins, they are zeroed […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes enjoys watching a baseball game and is- unsurprisingly- a fan of the Kansas City Royals. However, Mahomes couldn’t help himself by giving props to Chicago White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech who was absolutely dealing to start Sunday’s game against the Texas Rangers. I know he isn’t on the right […]

UFC 261 was a much-anticipated fight but was unfortunately struck with one of the most gruesome injuries to take place in the ring. Chris Weidman suffered a leg injury that left many cringing and sent an outpouring of support over for the UFC star. Fortunately, there is an update on the status of Weidman, as […]

UFC 261 with Chris Weidman facing Uriah Hall was hyped up for a long time. Unfortunately, Weidman suffered a gruesome leg injury during the fight and had to be stretchered off. Many stars and athletes poured out their support for Weidman, including Conor McGregor, who issued his support after the scary injury. Hoping Chris Weidman […]

The Atlanta Hawks had been holding their breath ever since star point guard Trae Young had to be helped to the locker room during Wednesday’s game against the New York Knicks. However, the Hawks star avoided a major injury and should be back after the swelling and discomfort are gone, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

The Chicago Bulls take on the Boston Celtics on Monday night in an Eastern Conference matchup. It’s time for us to continue our NBA odds series and make a Bulls-Celtics prediction and pick. The Bulls had dropped five straight before getting back on track against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday with a 10-point victory. Chicago […]

The San Francisco Giants take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a three-game set in Philly. It’s time for us to continue or MLB odds series and make a Phillies-Giants prediction and pick for the game on Monday. The first game of the series will feature Chase Anderson on the mound for the home squad and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night at Staples Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a pick and prediction for the Timberwolves-Clippers matchup. The Timberwolves have one of the worst records in the NBA with a mark of 15-42 going into Sunday’s game, which […]

The Brooklyn Nets faced the Miami Heat on Sunday and, well, things didn’t go as planned. With James Harden already nursing a hamstring injury, superstar forward Kevin Durant had to head to the locker room in the first quarter against the Heat. Kevin Durant favoring his left leg and is heading to the sidelines. Looks […]

The NBA has included the play-in tournament dating back to last year’s bubble. The league decided to bring back the idea for this season and the debate is on regarding whether it’s good or bad. Of course, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic shared his thoughts on the idea of the play-in tournament, which sparked much […]

JuJu Smith-Schuster isn’t going anywhere. The wide receiver is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers on a one-year deal according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, much to the surprise of many people. Former Steelers’ WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers, per league source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2021   JuJu himself tweeted […]

It’s official, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from football. The veteran posted a message on his Instagram page on Sunday, signaling the end to his career. The official announcement on IG from Drew Brees: pic.twitter.com/NW2NJgZzx7 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021 This isn’t exactly a surprise. The move was widely […]

The NBA All-Star Game took place on Sunday night- and so did the Slam Dunk Contest in a weird formality. Usually, the pre-game festivities are the day before, but this year has been different and the contest took place at halftime with players performing all kinds of dunks. Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons walked […]

Team LeBron has been the talk of the town on Sunday evening during the All-Star Game in Atlanta after winning each of the first three quarters. However, LeBron James received some criticism from his Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kyle Kuzma for resting at the beginning of the second half.   Ice it up big dawg […]

The Slam Dunk Contest field was always discussed as one of the more disappointing in recent memory, especially after the privilege of Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine a few years back. However, New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin was among the field of three that made insane dunks during halftime of the All-Star Game, including […]

The NBA All-Star Game has lived up to the hype already with many highlight plays through the first half.  It’s rare you see teammates go head to head, but that’s exactly what happened as Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown- the pair of Boston Celtics teammates– went 1-on-1 in the second quarter. Tatum D'ing up on […]

The Detroit Pistons and Blake Griffin have agreed to a buyout, making the veteran power forward a free agent and ready to hit the open market, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.   Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin has agreed to a contract buyout with the Detroit Pistons and will become an unrestricted free agent, sources […]

On the last day before the All-Star break, the Los Angeles Clippers will take on the Washington Wizards in the nation’s capital. It’s time to continue the NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Wizards prediction for the game. The Clippers head into the game with a 24-13 record which is good for 3rd in the […]

The Boston Celtics have been one of the worst teams in the league over the past couple of weeks and are desperately trying to right the ship before it’s too late. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were named All-Stars for the Eastern Conference, and Tatum flashed a little bit of his talent in Sunday’s game […]

The Houston Rockets have gone downhill quickly since Christian Wood got injured and have lost 10 straight. Victor Oladipo was acquired in the James Harden blockbuster trade in January and, as it turns out, he turned down an extension from Houston. However, despite turning down the extension, the Rockets have yet to make him available […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has captivated the basketball world since he was a teenager and even more since coming to the NBA. He has been named an All-Star starter this year and has merited MVP consideration. Now, one of the super rare cards of the Mavs star  just sold for a record amount, according […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a lot of questions to figure out as free agency approaches. Perhaps the biggest question, besides Ben Roethlisberger, is that of wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster. The status of Smith-Schuster is uncertain at best, and the former USC standout left an interesting comment on an Instagram post. Hmmm pic.twitter.com/1ezM9CTdOJ — Brooke Pryor […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been exciting to watch this season, which is surprising. Darius Bazley has become one of the most surprising developments in the NBA this season and made a highlight play on Friday night that got his teammates fired up. pic.twitter.com/uRNyQOrXMh — Boomtown Hoops (@BoomtownHoops) February 27, 2021 Bazley went up and […]

LaMelo Ball was heralded as one of the most hyped prospects in recent memory and for good reason after being drafted third overall by the Charlotte Hornets. However, many people thought his success wouldn’t translate to the NBA level for many reasons. As it turns out, Ball has picked up the translation to the NBA […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Atlanta Hawks faced off on Friday night in one of the weirdest games of the season, and for a strange reason. The two teams came out in the first half with jerseys that were hard to distinguish. The red vs. orange jerseys 😅😅😅 pic.twitter.com/by73UAz2KL — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) February […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are trying to avenge their loss on Thursday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. However, Ja Morant is trying to take matters into his own hands and win another game against the Clippers on Friday night. Morant once again made a highlight-worthy play as Kawhi Leonard was on the wrong side of […]

The sports world was stunned a few days back when Tiger Woods was in a serious car crash that forced him to have multiple procedures. However, an update was released and it said Tiger was in “good spirits” and was posted on his Twitter page.  pic.twitter.com/2ENJKZGxVh — Tiger Woods (@TigerWoods) February 27, 2021   The […]