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The Charlotte Hornets have to figure things out if they want to make the playoffs this season. The Hornets dropped their fourth straight and to fall to 6-9 after a 123-110 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Gordon Hayward signed a 4-year, $120-million contract in the offseason, but head coach James Borrego insists […]

Sixers big man Joel Embiid just won’t stop until he’s the best in the game. The talented former Kansas Jayhawk is playing on a whole other level this season and putting his name firmly in MVP talks. Embiid and company just beat the Boston Celtics twice in a row and are in first place in […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t have enough to defeat the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, and head coach Brad Stevens wasn’t the least bit happy. The Celtics lost 122-110 in Philly, and coach Stevens was upset specifically with regard to their effort on the defensive side of the floor. Brad Stevens said the Celtics […]

The San Antonio Spurs suffered a huge blow amid their highly anticipated Texas showdown with the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Apparently, Dejounte Murray suffered a left ankle sprain, forcing him out for the rest of the contest. Spurs say Dejounte Murray (left ankle sprain) will not return to tonight's Spurs-Mavericks game. — Marc J. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James just doesn’t seem to slow down at all—even at the age of 36. James and company just beat the reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-106, on Thursday night. The four-time MVP led the way with 34 points on 13-of-25 shooting from the field to go with […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is off to an impressive start on the year, and he keeps making nifty plays against nearly every team. The Sixers and the Boston Celtics face off Friday night in an Eastern Conference heavyweight fight in Philadelphia, and Embiid is giving it his all to come out on top. Fantastic […]

What is a technical foul in the NBA? Great question. The answer? Nobody really knows. Warriors forward Draymond Green had his technical foul rescinded by the NBA on Friday morning, and that call led to many questions about what constitutes a technical in today’s league. DeMarcus Cousins would like to know as well. So, let’s […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a severely underwhelming–and frustrating–season, even with the success of franchise quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers fired Anthony Lynn and brought over Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley to be their new head coach, and the atmosphere around the organization and the fanbase is as exciting as it’s ever been since moving […]

The Toronto Raptors are off to the most disappointing start for any team in the NBA, and the tough times keep coming for Toronto. Raptors starting guard Kyle Lowry will be out for Friday’s game against the Miami Heat with a rather strange injury. Toe infection has been bothering Lowry for a few days. Doesn't […]

Shaquille O’Neal has never shied away from stating his opinion on national television, and Thursday night was another episode of Shaq’s honesty on full display, this time rubbing off the wrong way on Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell. Donovan's response when Shaq tells him he doesn't have what it takes to get to the […]

Before the Brooklyn Nets recently acquired James Harden from the Houston Rockets and, in turn, depleted a big chunk of their reserves, they also lost guard Spencer Dinwiddie to season-ending injury. While Nets general manager Sean Marks is searching for ways to bolster the depth, the team got a little bit of good news from […]

Patriots fans know this: It’s not about what you know, it’s about who you know, and for ex-Lions head coach Matt Patricia, that couldn’t be more spot on. Patricia was fired as the Detroit Lions head coach back in November after an unimpressive tenure in the Motor City. However, Patricia is heading back to the […]

The Houston Texans have been making headlines for the wrong reasons as star quarterback Deshaun Watson has grown unhappy with the organization. However, the Texans are still searching for a head coach and are the last team remaining with a vacancy for the main job. The candidates are aplenty for the Texans, and it turns […]

Former Chargers and Colts quarterback Philip Rivers decided to put an end to his football career on Wednesday, and it seems Rivers doesn’t want to step away from the game completely. The longtime signal-caller in San Diego and Los Angeles- and one season in Indianapolis- would merit serious consideration from ESPN for the Monday Night […]

The Green Bay Packers are getting ready to host their first NFC Championship Game since 2007—and their fourth appearance since 2014. Fresh off an NFC Divisional Round victory against Sean McVay and the Los Angeles Rams, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur will have their hands full with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Tom Brady. Tom […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard has struggled his whole career from the charity stripe, but the one-time NBA champion has a new free-throw routine that he sported on Wednesday against the Boston Celtics. Dwight's unique FT routine: pic.twitter.com/D9mY0dUgEl — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 21, 2021 As can be seen, Dwight Howard was standing way […]

The Kansas City Chiefs look to reach their second straight Super Bowl on Sunday, and the only team left in their way is the Buffalo Bills. Patrick Mahomes had to leave the game early last week against the Cleveland Browns, but all signs point to the reigning Super Bowl MVP being ready for his second […]

The Buffalo Bills are set to play in their first AFC Championship Game since 1993-94, and it’s been a long time coming for Bills Mafia. Buffalo has been led by their rising star quarterback Josh Allen, and the next task won’t be an easy one by any means. The Kansas City Chiefs face questions about […]

The Detroit Pistons will be without their rookie point guard Killian Hayes for longer than they had hoped for. Hayes has only played in seven games this season and has been out since January 4 after a hard fall against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 19-year-old won’t need surgery on his injured hip, which is good […]

The NFC Championship game between the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be an instant classic at Lambeau Field. Aaron Rodgers against Tom Brady, veteran coach Bruce Arians versus up-and-coming Matt LaFleur, arguably the best receiver in the game in Davante Adams and perhaps the best receiving corps for the Bucs. The stakes […]

The Houston Texans and star quarterback Deshaun Watson have been making headlines in 2021, and not for good reasons. Watson was unhappy that he wasn’t involved in the general manager hiring, and reports indicated that the relationship between Watson and the franchise is beyond repair. Trade rumors have been floating about everywhere—with the Tua Tagovailoa–Watson […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond is playing the best basketball of his entire career, but where he ends up in the summer still remains to be seen. The Cavs just acquired center Jarrett Allen in part of that four-team deal that sent James Harden to Brooklyn, and Allen seems like the center of the future […]

The Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers are getting set to face off in the NFC Championship game on Sunday. Tom Brady against Aaron Rodgers is the story of this game — and for good reason. However, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur has firsthand experience with losing to Tom Brady and hopes that his […]

What does Jim Harbaugh think of this? The Jacksonville Jaguars have the first overall pick and a brand new head coach in Urban Meyer. The Jaguars are about to have a new general manager for their franchise, and Meyer and company are eager to get to work. The #Jaguars are expected to hire Trent Baalke […]

The Golden State Warriors sit tied for seventh in the Western Conference with a 7-6 record through the first month of the NBA season. Despite losing Klay Thompson to another devastating injury, the Warriors are not in any mood to tank. They added rookie center James Wiseman with the No. 2 overall pick in the […]

Problems keep coming to the Portland Trail Blazers, and their chances at a playoff spot keep shrinking by the day. In less than a week, the team lost center Jusuf Nurkic and CJ McCollum to a pair of big injuries. Nurkic suffered a broken wrist in the Blazers’ loss to the Pacers last week, and […]

The Los Angeles Chargers hired Rams defensive coordinator Brandon Staley as their head coach on Sunday evening, and Staley immediately got to work putting a staff together. He wasted no time by bringing over Frank Smith from the Raiders to control the Chargers’ run game. Hearing #Raiders TE coach Frank Smith is leaving Las Vegas […]

The Houston Texans and Deshaun Watson are seemingly at an impasse. While reports came out that Watson was upset about the lack of involvement regarding the general manager for the Texans, there’s a possibility the star quarterback is playing elsewhere come September. There is a growing sense from people in and around the Texans’ organization […]

When the Green Bay Packers decided to part ways with longtime head coach Mike McCarthy, they knew the next hire had to be huge. After all, McCarthy brought a Lombardi Trophy back to Green Bay and had the Packers competitive year in and year out. The Packers hired Matt LaFleur to replace McCarthy, and he has […]

The New York Knicks lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 106-103, on Friday night for their fifth straight defeat. Tom Thibodeau’s squad started off the year 2021 with three straight victories, but they have not been able to find their footing since. Is a lineup change in order in New York? When asked about a potential […]

With COVID-19 protocols hitting the NBA at a record high, the league is trying to do its part to possibly expand the rosters. One veteran who is itching at a chance to return to the league is guard Isaiah Thomas. Thomas has struggled to find any sort of success in the NBA since that hip […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks had fireworks galore in a much-anticipated NBA matchup. Reigning MVP  Giannis Antetokounmpo and Mavs big man Kristaps Porzingis exchanged highlight reel sequences in the third quarter on Friday night. Giannis blows by Porzingis ➡️ Porzingis nails the three 🍿 pic.twitter.com/hO1310DdUb — NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) January 16, 2021 Giannis […]

The New York Yankees, who already have ace Gerrit Cole in their starting rotation, are adding another high-end starting pitcher. Corey Kluber is finalizing a deal to join the Bronx Bombers, pending a physical. Right-hander Corey Kluber and the New York Yankees are finalizing a deal that will bring the two-time AL Cy Young winner […]

James Harden is officially- and finally- a Brooklyn Net. The Harden saga in Houston ended on Wednesday, as the Nets and Rockets were finally able to come to an agreement in a huge blockbuster trade that left Brooklyn’s bench depleted. Regardless of that, the Nets have their eyes on set on an NBA title run. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up to make a monster offer for free agent catcher JT Realmuto. While Realmuto and the Phillies organization have been in negotiations since the sports world paused last March, it seems as though they are ready to give him the offer he wants. Per Jayson Stark of The Athletic: According […]

The newest member of the Houston Rockets is Victor Oladipo, who came over as part of the wild James Harden trade day via the Indiana Pacers. Caris LeVert was originally traded to the Rockets, but shortly after he was sent to the Pacers in exchange for Oladipo. There were questions all offseason regarding Oladipo, who […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is nearing a major deal once again. The four-time NBA champion has had a partnership deal with Coca-Cola since first entering the league, but it appears the two sides are parting ways and James is moving over to Pepsi, according to Front Office Sports. James has long been a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to take on the New Orleans Saints on Sunday with a trip to the NFC title game on the line. Tom Brady versus Drew Brees, Buccaneers versus Saints part three of this season. The Saints have beaten Tampa both times they faced this season, and a season sweep will […]

The James Harden era as a Houston Rocket has finally come to an end. While Harden was a key contributor for over eight years, the ending to his tenure came with a bitter taste. The Rockets lost to the Los Angles Lakers in five games in the Western Conference Semifinals in September, and it was […]