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With the NBA Playoffs just around the corner, the Miami Heat are hoping to get Victor Oladipo back on the court for the most important stretch of the year. However, head coach Erik Spoelstra gave a rather vague update on the health and status of Oladipo, according to Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.  Spoelstra […]

The Oakland Athletics came out and announced their threat to leave the city if they aren’t given a new stadium when their lease runs out in 2024. Now, Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis criticized the city and said it’s “expected”, according to Vincent Bonsignore of Vegas Nation. .@Raiders owner Mark Davis on @Athletics looking […]

Former University of Hawaii star quarterback Colt Brennan was found dead at the age of 37, according to Hawaii News Now. Details about his passing have not surfaced yet, and the Hawaii fans and sports world mourn the passing of one of the best quarterback’s in recent college football memory. Brennan shattered multiple records for […]

Longtime major league veteran and future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols was released by the Los Angeles Angels in the midst of the final year of his contract. While rumors circulated about potential teams having some interest in Pujols, the Dominican Republic is considering bringing Pujols on with the Olympic qualifier for the Tokyo Games […]

The New England Patriots have enjoyed immense success over the past 20 years, thanks in large part to head coach Bill Belichick. With him at the helm as the team’s head coach, the Patriots have won six Super Bowls and have essentially been a playoff team in just about every season. However, as Belichick will […]

The neverending drama between Portland Trail Blazers big man Enes Kanter and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has taken yet another turn. According to TMZ, Kanter is being sued by Erdogan, putting another chapter in the novel that is the drama involving these two. Per Kanter’s post, he is being sued for “insulting him.”  This situation […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers ended the 2020 season labeled as a disappointment. After a terrific 11-0 start to the season and the likelihood that Ben Roethlisberger would ride off into the sunset with an AFC Championship, those dreams quickly disappeared. They went 1-4 to end the season and ended up losing to the Cleveland Browns 48-37 […]

The Miami Dolphins were just one game short of making the playoffs and dealt with turmoil all season regarding rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. However, head coach Brian Flores doubled down on his stance regarding his signal-caller. “If he had started the season, we wouldn’t have pulled him. We put him in. We’re in a playoff […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine reminded everyone that he’s a two-time Slam Dunk champion during Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. LaVine got right to work and shocked everybody with another highlight-reel play in the first quarter. Zach LaVine reminding us he's the two time Slam Dunk Contest champ 🔥 Zach attack 💥pic.twitter.com/rYpWb1PTLo — ClutchPoints […]

The Charlotte Hornets welcomed the New Orleans Pelicans to town on Mother’s day and the matchup of LaMelo Ball vs Lonzo Ball was the talk of the town. Early in the game, it was LaMelo who stole the show. The youngest Ball brothers showcased his defensive skills- of all things- early in the first quarter […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been hit hard by the injury bug in the 2021 season. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Dennis Schroder, and Talen Horton-Tucker have all missed time in recent games with various injuries. Now, it’s Kyle Kuzma, who is out for Sunday’s game with lower back tightness, according to Marc Stein of The […]

Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver DK Metcalf was out to prove that he could qualify for the Olympics. Unfortunately, his heat resulted in a last-place finish, according to Chris Chavez of Sports Illustrated. He still surprised a ton of people with his staggering time, especially considering his physique. Watch the entire race below, as it […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis won a championship in October and signed a huge five-year, $190 million contract in the offseason tying him to the Lakers for the next half-decade. Davis followers suit by purchasing a gorgeous, breath-taking mansion in Bel Air, reported at approximately $32 million, according to The Real Deal. […]

New York Mets ace and Cy Young candidate Jacob deGrom was scratched from his previous start. deGrom would return to start Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, although he ended up leaving early after being examined by the team trainer, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.  Breaking news: Jacob deGrom is departing today's game alongside […]

According to Pat Forde of Sports Illustrated, the winning horse of the Kentucky Derby- Medina Spirit is facing disqualification from Churchill Downs after a positive drug test result came in. Furthermore, trainer Bob Baffert has been suspended, adding another twist and turn to his infamous career.   However, the drug that the horse tested positive […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been the gem of the baseball world since bringing his talents to the Major Leagues. As the rarity of a combo player like Ohtani is unheard of, he should own a lot of records and continue to be part of MLB history. This latest one […]

The precious football from Tom Brady’s first-ever touchdown pass is set to go up for auction after being held tightly for 20 years by the respective owner. According to Tom VanHaaren of ESPN, the owner has kept the football in his possession since the legendary game in October of 2001 and has decided it’s time […]

The New York Yankees shelled out a ridiculous amount of money to bring Gerrit Cole to the Bronx. So far, it’s paid off in their favor and Cole has now set another record that hadn’t been broken in over a century. Gerrit Cole Last 4 Games: 37 K, 0 BB, 5 ER He is the […]

San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson is gearing up to start in the season opener on Thursday for their Triple-A affiliate, the Sacramento Rivercats.  The 29-year-old signed a deal in the winter after losing his eye in a suicide attempt in 2020 and is now one step away from appearing with the Giants at […]

The return of LeBron James is on the horizon for the Los Angeles Lakers as the playoffs draw near. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, James is eyeing a return next week. "Sources tell me LeBron James is aiming to return to the Lakers lineup next week…" The latest from NBA Insider […]

The San Antonio Spurs face the Utah Jazz in Utah on Wednesday night. It’s time for us to continue our NBA odds series and make a prediction and pick for the game. The Spurs are hanging on for dear life as they fight for a shot at the play-in tournament. They are 5-5 in their […]

The Houston Texans have had an extremely busy offseason. From a new head coach to a new general manager and the never-ending rumors and allegations surrounding Deshaun Watson, it’s been a hot mess. However, the 2021 NFL Draft provided a short break of panic and worry among the Texans organization. While they were without a […]

The Atlanta Falcons are coming off a 4-12 season that warranted a head coaching change as Arthur Smith became the new headman. Terry Fontenot also made his way to Atlanta as the team’s new GM, so the front office has shifted quite a bit since December. After a disappointing year just a couple of seasons […]

The 2021 NFL Draft came and went with much excitement and buzz, overshadowed by the Aaron Rodgers trade rumors. However, the fans and players back in attendance at the festivities were a breath of fresh air after a virtual event in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For the Baltimore Ravens, they needed to knock […]

The Phoenix Suns are set to make a return to the playoffs as they aim for a top-three seed in the Western Conference. However, the Suns continue to make headlines, although this time for an entirely different reason. The Suns’ famous Gorilla mascot has made history, according to Nick DePaula of ESPN.  The @Suns Gorilla […]

The rumors surrounding the Green Bay Packers have been at an all-time high. First, it was regarding the future of running back Aaron Jones before he inked a new deal, and the biggest one has been the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers. After a fantastic season that ended in heartbreak in the NFC title game […]

The Baltimore Ravens drafted Rashod Bateman in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft and have now made a crucial decision on their starting quarterback Lamar Jackson. Ravens officially picked up QB Lamar Jackson’s fully-guaranteed, $23.1 million fifth-year option. Time to continue work on the long-term extension. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 30, 2021 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar is under fire after a now-deleted tweet after the Columbus shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant. Now the Los Angeles Police Department has sent a letter asking the NBA to investigate the situation regarding The King, according to WBNS.  James has been an activist for a long time and after he took to […]

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 […]