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The 2017 NFL season for the Dallas Cowboys did not end how they would have wanted. However, they managed to show a new element to their team that they had not had in years — a formidable pass rush. Unfortunately, it could be gone almost as quickly as it started with defensive tackle David Irving […]

The 2017 NFL season for the Denver Broncos was plagued by their lackluster quarterback play. As a result, the Broncos have made it clear where their point of emphasis will be this offseason. Denver already got a head start with a visit to Senior Bowl practice to take a look at two of the 2018 NFL […]

Regardless of how the quarterback situation panned out for the New York Giants in the 2017 NFL season, one thing became abundantly clear. The Giants need to start thinking about their future without quarterback Eli Manning. As a result, there is plenty of speculation that New York will be looking to find their next franchise […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ top two biggest voids to fill heading into this offseason were at head coach and quarterback. Fortunately, they have managed to find their head coach in former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks. Now they must turn their attention to acquiring their next franchise quarterback. According to ESPN’s Josh Weinfuss, Wilks acknowledged the fact […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had their way with the formidable defense of the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Championship en route to a dominant 38-7 victory. Part of the reason was quarterback Nick Foles’ success with running run-pass options on offense. Needless to say, the New England Patriots have an idea of what to look out for in […]

Following their disappointing 2017 NFL season, the Arizona Cardinals had some huge voids to fill after nearly cleaning house with the coaching staff. They managed to find their man in former Carolina Panthers defensive coordinator Steve Wilks as their new head coach. Now it seems Wilks has brought over another member of his coaching staff from Carolina. […]

After years of floundering with the St. Louis Rams, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Chris Long is now poised to make his second consecutive Super Bowl appearance. Long will be squaring off against none other than his former team in the New England Patriots. The veteran enjoyed quite a successful championship run with the Patriots last year before […]

There are a number of intriguing elements to this year’s showdown between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. One of the underrated aspects of this game is that it will feature perhaps two of the best tight ends in the game in Rob Gronkowski and Zach Ertz. Although Ertz enjoyed the […]

Despite the tumultuous 2017 season for the New York Giants, general manager David Gettleman confirmed quarterback Eli Manning will return under center next year. However, that does not mean the Giants’ quarterback situation has been completely resolved. There has been speculation that New York could potentially bring in another quarterback to learn under Manning. According to […]

The Cleveland Browns have a big offseason ahead of them. Fortunately, one of the few benefits of enduring a winless 2017 NFL season, is that there is nowhere else to go but up. The biggest task for the Browns will be their continued hunt for a franchise quarterback. As a result, it seems Cleveland will be […]

Atlanta Hawks legend Dominique Wilkins is known as one of the most electrifying players in NBA history. To this day, his presence is felt by fans in and around Phillips Arena. However, there are even times where “The Human Highlight Reel” ponders what could have been. Wilkins was initially drafted by the Utah Jazz before being […]

 The Washington Wizards will be sending point guard John Wall and shooting guard Bradley Beal to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. However, there seems to be more concern about the team’s recent struggles. Wall has taken some flak lately after it was suggested by Dallas Mavericks point guard J.J. Barea that he is not well-liked […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker is nearing a return to the court for the first time in the 2017-18 NBA season. Also, for the first time in his young career, he will not be under the tutelage of former head coach Jason Kidd. Parker had been tied to Kidd’s firing due to reports about their strained […]

The disappointing 2017-18 NBA season for the Orlando Magic continued with their 105-99 loss to the lowly Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Once again, head coach Frank Vogel was reminded about what could have been, especially after seeing Vince Carter on the opponents’ side. Carter made the decision to join Sacramento in free agency last summer […]

This year’s showdown in Super LII will bring a sense of familiarity for players on both the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Although the Patriots have managed to make their second consecutive trip to the big show, the Eagles were able to poach two members from last year’s championship team for their own. Running […]

New Orleans Pelicans star center DeMarcus Cousins enjoyed a historic night in the team’s clutch 132-128 win over the Chicago Bulls. Cousins achieved something that had not been done in 46 years after recording 44 points, 24 rebounds, and 10 assists. Fans and players throughout the league were mesmerized by the stat line Cousins produced. However, […]

The Tennessee Titans made quick work of their head coaching search by hiring former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. While Vrabel was undoubtedly one of the biggest names on the market this offseason, there is still speculation as to how much he can help the Titans improve moving forward. This will be his first stint […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Steph Curry is regarded as one of the best, if not the best, shooter in NBA history. Unfortunately, his prowess will not be on display at this year’s ultimate shootout. For the second straight year, Curry has decided not to participate in the 3-point contest during 2018 NBA All-Star weekend. However, he […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson officially earned his fourth straight trip to the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. As a result, it seems he will be quite busy throughout the weekend festivities. Despite playing a supporting role in the Warriors’ star-studded cast, Thompson has maintained his status as one of the deadliest 3-point shooters in […]

Another year, another member of the San Antonio Spurs in the annual NBA All-Star Game. This time it came in the form of power forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The Spurs have undoubtedly been the most consistently great franchise over the last two decades. As a result, San Antonio announced on their official Twitter that they now own the […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker has made it abundantly clear that he is unhappy with the fact that he is not going to be part of the All-Star Game. Nevertheless, he will still be participating in the festivities over the weekend. Aside from being one of the promising young players in the league, he is also among […]

With the 2017 NFL season officially in the books for the Minnesota Vikings, they must now prepare to start shifting gears toward the offseason. Aside from their looming quarterback situation, the Vikings have questions to answer in their backfield as well. Running back Jerick McKinnon’s rookie deal is set to expire and he will become a free […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars got off to a tremendous start against the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. However, their end to the first half has raised even more questions about what could have been. The Jaguars had the ball and two timeouts with just under a minute left in the second quarter when […]

Following a late surge from the New England Patriots, the Jacksonville Jaguars had a chance to hit back in the late stages of the AFC Championship Game. After stalling at around midfield, the Jaguars offense had one more play to get a first down to keep their drive alive. However, it quickly came to an end after […]

Jusuf Nurkic has had an eventful start to a career as a Portland Trail Blazers center, to say the least. He came into the league with the Denver Nuggets before being traded to the Blazers after two-and-a-half seasons in the Mile-High City. A lot has been speculated about what went wrong during Nurkic’s stint in Denver. […]

Another year, another Super Bowl appearance for the New England Patriots. Although star quarterback Tom Brady is undoubtedly excited to be making the eighth trip of his career, this year’s venue has given him more than just a sense of familiarity. It had been announced long in advance that the U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis […]

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, the rumor mill has now started to flood with potential deals. There have been a number of notable names tied to rumors midway through the 2017-18 NBA season. However, fans throughout the league were shocked to hear the Charlotte Hornets were open to dealing star point guard Kemba Walker. […]

The Carolina Panthers have been busy this offseason finding replacements for coordinators on both sides of the ball. Fortunately, they managed to get the offense squared away early on with the hiring of Norv Turner. Turner’s first objective is getting star quarterback Cam Newton back to his MVP form. There are many areas in which […]

The fairy tale playoff run for the Minnesota Vikings came to an abrupt end with their embarrassing 38-7 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game. As a result, the Vikings are now left with more questions than answers at the quarterback position this offseason. Case Keenum did a tremendous job filling in with […]

The Minnesota Vikings were favored to win going into the NFC Conference Championship Game versus the Philadelphia Eagles. However, they were subsequently blown out by the Eagles in an embarrassing 39-7 defeat. There are plenty of factors that contributed to the Vikings’ loss. According to Mark Craig of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, veteran cornerback Terence Newman feels the […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered a bit of a loss with the departure of defensive coordinator Steve Wilks, who was named as the new head coach of the Arizona Cardinals today. As a result, the Panthers were left with a pretty notable void going into the offseason, but they didn’t take long to make a decision with […]

The 2017 NFL season for the Jacksonville Jaguars has officially come to an end following their 24-20 loss to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game. While a loss of such magnitude is always disappointing, veteran defensive end Calais Campbell feels there is still a silver lining in these kinds of defeats. The success of […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ defense made their presence felt early and often against the New England Patriots in the AFC Conference Championship Game. However, things got a bit controversial when Jaguars safety Barry Church laid a vicious hit on Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski. It was clear Gronkowski had suffered a head injury after he was […]

The New England Patriots have earned their 1oth trip to the Super Bowl after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Championship Game. However, their victory has not come without a bit of controversy. The Jaguars were penalized far more often than the Patriots were. As a result, players from Jacksonville were not shy about expressing their […]

The Tennessee Titans have found their new head coach in former Houston Texans defensive coordinator Mike Vrabel. Although Vrabel is known for his defensive prowess both as a player and a coach, there is some speculation as to how he can help with quarterback Marcus Mariota’s progression. However, it seems he is looking to bring a sense […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have embraced their underdog status since the playoffs started. However, they took it to a whole new level by literally becoming the face of underdogs everywhere. Needless to say, things have not changed now that they have earned a trip to Super Bowl LII. According to ESPN’s David Purdum, the Eagles are now […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were a team on a mission on Sunday with their main objective to earn a trip to Super Bowl LII. Although they accomplished that mission with a dominant 38-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the NFC Conference Championship Game, the Eagles did not make it out unscathed. Following the win, quarterback […]

Oakland Raiders fans have rejoiced over the return of head coach Jon Gruden and for good reason. Prior to his first retirement, Gruden was one of the most accomplished young coaches in football. Still, he admits that there is some unfinished business to attend to. Gruden’s stint with the Raiders came to a bitter end after […]

The New England Patriots have now earned a trip to their 10th Super Bowl appearance in franchise history with their victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Conference Championship. Needless to say, it has been an eventful 2017 NFL season for New England prior to their second consecutive trip to the Super Bowl. At the […]