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If Bronny James had any other father, fans would probably be encouraged by his performances in Summer League thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers. Sure, his 3 ball hasn’t fallen at a particularly impressive clip, and his scoring has been inconsistent, to put it kindly, but his passing has been solid and he’s proven […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL season, the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster is more or less set, with only a few positions up for grabs in true open competitions. Now normally, that’s good news, but when you consider that the positions Philly need to fill are loaded up with interesting options, the prospects of watching some truly […]

After being one of the true focal points of the final Vine McMahon era, rumor has it that Bobby Lashley and his former manager, MVP, are set to exit the WWE Universe later this year. Now to some, the idea of Lashley leaving WWE feels borderline unthinkable, as he’s a lock for the Hall of […]

Who is the most underrated Superstar in the WWE Universe? Well, if you ask John Cena, who, as the reigning “GOAT,” has an opinion that holds special clout, the answer to that question is none other than The Miz, the grand slam champion who just closed out a run as the RAW Tag Team Champion […]

When it comes to Philadelphia Eagles defensive linemen in 2023, few were afforded the same national spotlight as Jalen Carter, the ninth overall pick in the draft out of Georgia. Widely considered the best defensive player in the 2023 class, with Will Anderson Jr. edging him out only because of the Bulldogs’ off-the-field issues, Carter […]

In 2023, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entered the summer with a giant question mark at the quarterback position. After finding incredible success with Tom Brady during the final act of his NFL career, the Buccaneers were tasked with remaining relevant down the “GOAT,” with a former first-overall pick on his fourth team in as three […]

Ric Flair hasn’t been on AEW television since all the way back in March, when he played a small part in Sting’s final match at Full Gear. Now to some fans, this is probably new, as out of sight out of mind, but there is a section of wrestling fans who are excited to see […]

When Logan Paul called LA Knight by his government name, Shaun, during his contract signing with the “Megastar” ahead of their United States Title match at SummerSlam, you could see the anger in the former Million Dollar Champion’s eyes. Unfortunately, Knight wasn’t afforded a chance to address the situation too much further, as the remark […]

When the Denver Broncos drafted Bo Nix 12th overall in the 2024 NFL draft, it instantly placed the Oregon quarterback into one of the more unique positions in the league. Now granted, it’s not like fans expected Nix to go on Day 3 or anything like that. He was widely considered a top-40 draft pick […]

When the Jacksonville Jaguars lost Calvin Ridley to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, it created a hole that Trent Baalke and company needed to fill and fast. Now granted, the Jaguars got involved in free agency, too, signing ex-Buffalo Bills speedster Gabe Davis to a new three-year, $39 million contract, but he’s more of […]

When Aaron Donald announced that he was calling it a career after an incredible run with the Los Angeles Rams, the pressure, rightly or wrongly, immediately fell on Kobie Turner’s shoulders to fill the shoes of the eight-time All-Pro. Standing 6-foot-2, 288 pounds, Turner played incredibly well for the Rams as a rookie, powering through […]

When discussing the success of his current run in WWE, Cody Rhodes routinely points to his long-time friend and mentor John Cena, who he turns to when he needs help or advice, going so far as to suggest that his current run is actually doing numbers that “The Face That Runs the Place” could only […]

When it comes to the Cleveland Browns, no player has a more disproportional impact on the team’s success than Deshaun Watson for more reasons than one. Initially drafted by the Houston Texans in the first round of the 2017 NFL draft, the Browns traded away a small fortune of picks to bring the collegiate Clemson […]

Heading into the 2023 NFL season, few players were as hyped up as Bryce Young. The first overall pick out of Alabama who led the Crimson Tide to a 37-4 record on the way to bringing a Heisman Trophy back to Tuscaloosa, Young was widely viewed as the savior for a Panthers franchise that had […]

When Jinder Mahal, now known as the “Maharaja” Raj Dhesi, formally announced that his 90-day non-compete clause with WWE had officially expired on July 18th via his social media, it garnered plenty of positive interactions on social media. Call it the meme-ification of his character, with his “Don’t Hinder Hinder” catchphrase taking the internet by […]

As John Cena prepares to call it a career after two decades at the top of the WWE Universe, fans, pundits, and his fellow wrestlers alike have been feeling nostalgic about “The Champ,” strolling down memory lane to revisit all of his greatest moments. One such reminiscer who actually falls into all three categories is […]

When Kyler Murray tore his ACL in Week 14 of the 2022 NFL season, it effectively gave rookie head coach Jonathan Gannon and the Arizona Cardinals a free year to figure things out. Now granted, it’s not like the Cardinals were exactly a team loaded up with talent ready to rock and roll in 2023, […]

When WWE first began collaborating with TNA for a multi-month crossover both on NXT and in the Impact Zone, it caused fans to immediately start booking their favorite dream matches. The Rascalz versus Gallus? Done. Jordynne Grace versus Roxanne Perez? That’s already happened too. And Joe Hendry? Well, he’s been on NXT about as much […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers selected Jared McCain at pick 16 in the 2024 NBA draft it, for better or worse, forever linked the Duke guard to the player selected one pick later, Dalton Knecht. Widely expected to be drafted in the lottery, though, crucially, after the 6-foot-5 Tennessee sharpshooter, normally fans would be all about […]

In 2024, the Miami Dolphins were one of the most perplexing teams in the NFL. Some weeks, they looked unstoppable, dropping 70 on teams like the Denver Broncos while making Sean Payton’s players question their very will to play. And then other weeks, like during the playoffs, they looked more or less lost, scoring just […]

In a league where rookie wide receivers are routinely taking the world by storm right out of the gate, it’s hard to imagine a worse season out of a first-round pick than Quentin Johnston‘s maiden voyage with the Los Angeles Chargers. On initial inspection, the numbers aren’t good but aren’t a disaster either, as 431 […]

The Houston Texans were one of the true surprises of the 2024 NFL season, with the team going from drafting top-2 in April to the playoffs in January in large part because of the exceptional play from rookie quarterback CJ Stroud. Drafted one pick after Bryce Young, Stround burst onto the scene in a major […]

When the New York Giants decided to let their former franchise player, Saquon Barkley, leave in free agency, it felt like an inflection point for this current front office regime. Now sure, the Giants are no strangers to making unusual calls in free agency, the draft, and via trade, as Dave Gettleman built a mountain […]

When the Dynamite 250 opening match between Will Ospreay and MJF passed the 30, then the 40, then the 50, and ultimately the 55-minute mark, AEW fans the world over knew they were in for a special finish, but what would it be? Would Tony Khan book another draw, setting the two men up for […]

In the NFL, there is an old adage that no one is more popular than the backup quarterback. Now granted, some starters are so good that they are immune from this statement, as Ben Roethlisberger spent the majority of his career as the undisputed starter for the Pittsburgh Steelers, even when they drafted players like […]

When it comes to players who will be under immense pressure from the fans in 2024, few player’s seats will be hotter than Jacoby Brissett, the once and future New England Patriots starter who was brought back to the team that drafted him in order to start some games at quarterback. Now granted, calling Brissett […]

After watching WWE try to poach some of his under-contract wrestlers in the past, with Swerve Strickland noting that he was asked about his contract status while working for AEW, Tony Khan has an unofficial policy that he doesn’t comment on signing wrestlers who are still under contract with another promotion. But what happens when […]

When it comes to players on the Philadelphia Eagles who are under the most pressure to succeed, the buck has to stop at Nakobe Dean. Yes, James Bradberry still exists, and he will forever be the least popular man in Philadelphia even after his contract comes to an end, but at this point, he’s a […]

When news broke that WWE was officially entering into a full-on collaboration between NXT and TNA after Jordynne Grace’s very popular run in the 2024 Royal Rumble, it turned heads around the industry. Call it a willingness to genuinely give back in the industry by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, call it a strategic decision to […]

When Cody Rhodes left WWE, it was to reject the big machine that rejected him and ultimately prove that he was the sort of performer worthy of a strong main-event push. Now granted, Rhodes did have quite a bit of success in WWE before he was ultimately granted his release, including a runs with the […]

As things presently stand, the Memphis Grizzlies are not a cap space team. After selecting potential difference-maker Josh Edey in the draft and the opening moves of free agency, the Grizzlies are still over the salary cap but have roughly $11.5 million under the first apron and $22.3 million under the second, according to Spotrac, […]

After securing one of the biggest wins in wrestling history by dethroning Roman Reigns as the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Cody Rhodes was given one final chance to engage with the OG Bloodline on the RAW after WrestleMania 40, standing face-to-face with the “Final Boss” for one final in-ring discussion, at least for now. Since […]

When talking about the NBA offseason so far, one of the teams with the best wheelings and dealings has to be the Atlanta Hawks. First, they won the NBA draft lottery, securing the services of one of the consensus top-two players available in the talent pool in Zaccharie Risacher, the 19-year-old forward from France who […]

As John Cena gears up for a major retirement tour in 2025, one of the biggest questions surrounding this final run is his status as a 16-time world champion, which is currently tied with Ric Flair for the most in WWE history. Would Paul “Triple H” Levesque consider giving “The Champ” one final run with […]

When Cody Rhodes left AEW in January of 2022 for what would eventually become his shining return to WWE at WrestleMania 38, it changed his perception among professional wrestling fans forever. Sure, Rhodes will forever go down as a multi-time TNT Champion and a face of early AEW, but he only wrestled for the big […]

Heading into the offseason, the Denver Nuggets were never going to be the big winners of free agency. Sure, the team still had ways to improve their depth in the taxpayer mid-level exception, a first and second-round pick in the draft, and the Bird rights to their most prominent free agent, but they didn’t have […]

After getting “caught” with Liv Morgan the week prior in a precarious situation, Dominik Mysterio had one goal in mind heading into Monday Night RAW: get back in Rhea Ripley’s good graces. He tried to do so during the opening segment of the show but was interrupted by Morgan once more. He tried to give […]

With free agency officially a little over two weeks old, almost every team in the NBA has brought back a shiny new object for their fanbase to celebrate… except for the Los Angeles Lakers. That’s right, while the Warriors and Clippers said goodbye to former Big 3 members in the name of depth plays, the […]

As things presently stand, Utah Jazz point guard Kris Dunn is a free agent. Sure, it’s been reported that he signed a new deal with the Los Angeles Clippers or at least plans to land in LA via a sign-and-trade at some point in the not-too-distant future, but technically, he remains a free agent, with […]