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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady made headlines earlier in the 2017 NFL season when he expressed his desire to play until he is 45 years old. While many brushed off his comments as an overly-optimistic goal, it is clear that Brady does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Although the 40-year-old had initially […]

It goes without saying that New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a man of few emotions. However, quarterback Tom Brady thinks he may have an idea of how to make his coach crack a smile. Belichick has become renowned for his stoic demeanor throughout games and press conferences. But Brady thinks conversations about […]

Baltimore Ravens legend Ray Lewis is regarded as one of the greatest defensive players in league history. However, fellow 2018 NFL Hall of Fame finalist Kevin Mawae does not even feel he is the best middle linebacker in this class. According to ESPN’s Jamison Hensley, Mawae feels Chicago Bears legend Brian Urlacher was better than Lewis: “To […]

Although the New England Patriots are regarded as the greatest franchise over the last two decades with five Super Bowl titles, their success has not come without its fair share of controversy. Now, former Philadelphia Eagles coach Steve Spagnuolo can be added to the laundry list of opponents who have labeled the Pats as cheaters. Spagnuolo […]

To say the Dallas Cowboys endured a tumultuous 2017 NFL season would be a massive understatement. Perhaps the most notable disappointment was the lack of chemistry between quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Dez Bryant. As a result, there is speculation regarding Bryant’s future in Dallas as a true No. 1 receiving option. Needless to […]

The Minnesota Vikings were one of the best teams during the 2017 NFL season. Although their playoff run came to a disappointing end, team owner Zygi Wilf is still optimistic about the Vikings’ chances in the near future. It has been one grueling rebuild after another in Minnesota over the last decade and a half. […]

It is a well-known fact that the NFL’s annual Pro Bowl is not exactly praised for its immaculate displays of tackling. Fortunately, the sons of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees made up for the lack of physicality on the sidelines. This year’s Pro Bowl unsurprisingly fit the billing as the least-physical game of the […]

Although New York Giants head coach Pat Shurmur was not the team’s first choice, he is starting to prove he may have been the right one. Among the telling signs of his candidacy was his plan to restore the Giants’ atrocious offensive line. Fortunately, Shurmur has the experience to back his vision after what he […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill literally burst onto the scene during his rookie year as one of the most electrifying playmakers in the NFL. Hill followed up his strong campaign by earning his second straight trip to the Pro Bowl in 2017. Although he may have been selected as a return specialist, Hill is […]

Most players that go to the Pro Bowl often make the trip to help unwind and get in one last game before the offseason officially starts. However, Miami Dolphins safety Reshad Jones used that time to etch his name into the Guinness Book of World Records. Prior to the game, Jones broke the record for the […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is regarded as the greatest shooter in NBA history. However, he has also managed to establish himself as one of its best ballhandlers as well. To no surprise, Curry certainly feels the same way after naming off those included in his Mount Rushmore of all-time ballhandlers during an […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has established himself as one of the premier big men in the NBA. However, the one knock on the Sixers center thus far has been questions about his durability. Embiid has gone through his whole career thus far without playing in back-to-back games. But according to Keith Pompey of the […]

The Toronto Raptors managed to get back into the win column with a solid 123-111 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. However, that was not the only good news the Raptors received on Sunday. According to NBA Reddit user Watchadoinfoo, Dwayne Casey has been named as a head coach for Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James’ […]

The Minnesota Vikings thought they were bound for Super Bowl LII after their improbable win over the New Orleans Saints in the divisional round. Unfortunately, their Cinderella story came to an end after their embarrassing loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. As a result, Vikings’ stars like safety Harrison Smith and cornerback Xavier Rhodes had to settle for their […]

The 2018 Pro Bowl managed to fit the billing after the AFC completed a thrilling comeback victory over the NFC. Leading the way were Tennessee Titans tight end Delanie Walker and Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, who both earned the game’s MVP award. As a result of their stellar performances, each player was given their choice of a […]

With the 2017 NFL season now coming to an end, the league has a laundry list of concerns to address this offseason. Aside from the number of injuries to star players, perhaps the most prominent issue this year has been the NFL’s enigmatic catch rule. Fortunately, it seems the players are not the only ones upset […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has teased the prospect of his return for some time now. The most recent example is the video of him taking shots prior to the Celtics’ matchup with the L.A. Clippers on Wednesday night. As a result, fans have started to speculate that their coveted free agent acquisition could make his […]

As with any All-Star Game, there were bound to be a few snubs even with this year’s new format. That said, the snub of L.A. Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams really struck a nerve among NBA fans. At first, it seemed as if Williams was also disgruntled with being snubbed. However, he made it clear on […]

The star-studded showdown between the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics on Saturday night certainly fit the billing. Not only were fans treated to a showdown between two of the top teams in each conference, but they also got to witness a hot matchup between their best point guards in Stephen Curry and Kyrie Irving. While […]

NBA fans were treated to a marquee matchup between two of the top teams from each conference in the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Both sides traded punches throughout the whole game before the Warriors ultimately pulled away with the 109-105 victory. However, Celtics center Al Horford was able to find the silver lining […]

Saturday night featured a heavyweight matchup between two of the best teams in the NBA — the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors. Needless to say, point guard Kyrie Irving enjoyed another stellar evening at the Oracle Arena despite being guarded by a bevy of defenders led by Klay Thompson. Thompson was the most notable […]

The Denver Nuggets went into their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday with a little twist. For reasons that are still undisclosed, head coach Mike Malone decided to bench point guard Jamal Murray. While the reason for Murray’s benching is still unknown, the second-year man acknowledged the fact that it was deserved, according to […]

With the 2018 Senior Bowl officially in the books, NFL teams have a better idea of which potential prospects to keep an eye on. Among the notable names leading up to the game has been Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Although Mayfield was one of the most exciting players in college football this season, there has […]

The NBA world was shaken by the season-ending Achilles injury to New Orleans Pelicans center DeMarcus Cousins. As a result, players and coaches throughout the league have since offered Cousins their prayers and best wishes. Among them is former college teammate and Washington Wizards point guard John Wall. According to Candace Buckner of the Washington Post, […]

Another day, another highlight-reel dunk from Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon. Needless to say, there is little reason to doubt Gordon’s status as one of the NBA’s premier dunkers. He backed up that notion with a spectacular reverse windmill during the second quarter against the Indiana Pacers. AARON. GORDON. REVERSE. WINDMILL. #PureMagic pic.twitter.com/sasI4JgP5i — NBA […]

The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a huge loss this weekend with the season-ending Achilles injury to center DeMarcus Cousins — Anthony Davis’ counterpart in what’s arguably the league’s most menacing frontline. While his absence undoubtedly creates a huge void within the Pelicans, it also leaves questions as to how much the injury affects Cousins’ prospects […]

Another year, another crushing end to the 2017 NFL season for the New Orleans Saints. It seems the Saints always find themselves on the losing side of the some of the most spectacular games in playoff history. Needless to say, the heartbreaking losses have started to weigh on general manager Mickey Loomis. According to Josh […]

The 2017 NFL season for the Pittsburgh Steelers came to a disappointing end after falling to the surprising Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Divisional Round. Needless to say, the Steelers have taken scathing criticism for seemingly overlooking the Jaguars. This is especially the case for head coach Mike Tomlin. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, defensive end Cameron Heyward […]

Just when the New Orleans Pelicans had finally started to figure things out, they suffered a huge loss with the season-ending injury to center DeMarcus Cousins. The Pelicans star big man had been in the midst of another stellar performance when he suffered a torn Achilles tendon versus the Houston Rockets. The loss of Cousins […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to put a stamp on their trip to Super Bowl LII after an improbable 2017 season. Even right tackle Lane Johnson admittedly had some lofty expectations coming into the year, which prompted an unlikely promise to Eagles fans. During the preseason, Johnson said he will “give out beer to everybody” if […]

With the first official draft officially in the books for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game, the consensus has made it clear that Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James’ team is the heavy favorite going in. Needless to say, Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has taken offense to the early projections. James’ squad boast a bevy of […]

After a rocky start to the offseason, the New York Giants found their new head coach in former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur. There is plenty of optimism around the Giants organization with Shurmur’s hiring, including how he’ll utilize quarterback Eli Manning. During his introductory press conference, Shurmur expressed how excited he is to […]

New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia was one of the biggest names on the coaching market for teams this offseason. However, he finally made his decision to become the next head coach of the Detroit Lions. The move came as a bit of a surprise considering many assumed he would join the New York […]

The Cincinnati Bengals made a surprising decision to stick with head coach Marvin Lewis for the 2018 NFL season. Lewis had been in perhaps the hottest seat in the league after a disappointing 7-9 campaign. However, it seems the Bengals still have faith that the veteran coach is the right man for the job. Lewis acknowledged the team’s […]

Former players and colleagues from the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots have gotten chummy leading up to Super Bowl LII. Even defensive end Chris Long and head coach Bill Belichick traded praise for one another’s success this year. However, Eagles running back LeGarrette Blount is taking a different approach. According to ESPN’s Tim McManus, Blount will have […]

The uncertain future of New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees was one of the biggest topics going into the offseason. However, head coach Sean Payton has cleared up any speculation of Brees’ potential departure. The Saints are well-represented at the 2018 Pro Bowl Game in Orlando this year, with Payton and Brees serving as the […]

The fans got an interesting shakeup to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game with the players being picked by the league’s two leading vote-getters. To no surprise, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James and Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry were named as team captains. Needless to say, they have done a good job of selling […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry got his wish to be named as a team captain for the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. However, with three other Warriors making the trip as well he will have some tough decisions to make. Curry was apparently given his sheet listed with the names of this year’s participants. As a […]

The Boston Celtics had been mired in an unusual four-game losing streak prior to their win versus the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite the 113-102 victory, there is still concern regarding the team’s losses to the lowly Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic. Fortunately, star forward Gordon Hayward provided yet another faint glimmer of hope of […]