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Although the NBA has now moved on to its second year without Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant at the helm, the “Mamba Mentality” is still alive and well. Players talk about it all the time as one of the reasons they may have had a big game that night, or a hit a clutch […]

The New England Patriots managed to somehow come out on top of what was undoubtedly the most controversial and entertaining game of the 2017 NFL season. Following a clutch scoring flurry between superstars Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski, the Pittsburgh Steelers miraculously found the end zone with what appeared to be a game-winning touchdown reception from […]

The last two weeks have been a roller-coaster for the New York Jets and Todd Bowles. Not only did they lose their newly-dubbed starting quarterback Josh McCown for the rest of the 2017 NFL season, but they also had to bench star defensive lineman Muhammad Wilkerson for showing up late to a team meeting. Somehow […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars officially clinched a playoff berth with their dominant 45-7 win over the Houston Texans. Once again, they were led by another stellar outing from quarterback Blake Bortles, who finished with 326 yards and three touchdowns. Jadeveon Clowney doesn’t seem to care. Not everyone was impressed with what may have been the best […]

Sacramento Kings veteran forward Vince Carter received a warm ovation from the fans in what may have been his last game at the Air Canda Centre on Sunday night. While it may not have been the performance Carter would have wanted in a potential finale after losing to the Toronto Raptors, his heartfelt moment with […]

The Green Bay Packers made headlines last week by giving the green light for superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers to play in Week 15 versus the Carolina Panthers. The hope was that Rodgers’ return could be just what the Packers needed in their final playoff push of the 2017 NFL season. Unfortunately, they came up short […]

The 2017-18 NBA season has already come with its fair share of surprises over a quarter of the way in. This coming after one of the most exciting offseasons in a long time. As a result, there has been a bevy of players who have made the most of their increased roles this season. The […]

Houston Rockets superstar shooting guard James Harden continued his MVP-caliber start to the 2017-18 NBA season with yet another spectacular outing. “The Beard” finished with 31 points, six rebounds, and five assists to help give the Rockets their 13th straight win since the return of superstar point guard Chris Paul. However, it was a performance that […]

After feeling like he ‘let his teammates down’ during their loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, Minnesota Timberwolves budding superstar center Karl-Anthony Towns has become a man on a mission. The former Rookie of the Year finished with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and a season-high five blocks a couple of nights later in a dominant win […]

The high-powered Houston Rockets cemented their status amongst the NBA’s elite teams with a dominant 124-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Among the notable performances was that of superstar point guard Chris Paul, who recorded 28 points, eight assists, and seven steals. Even more impressive, the Rockets are now 13-0 to start […]

Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Joel Embiid is clearly a man of many talents. His dynamic skill set has not only turned him into one of the league’s premier big men, but it has also transformed the Sixers into a formidable threat in the Eastern Conference. However, one thing fans may or may not have noticed about Embiid […]

The Chicago Bulls have done little to prove that they are not among the worst teams in the 2017-18 NBA season. That was up until a week ago when they started their current five-game winning streak. Up to that point, they had just been a rebuilding team looking forward to potentially building through future drafts. However, […]

The Houston Rockets are flying high after having won their 12th straight game in a lopsided victory over the formidable San Antonio Spurs. Once again, the Rockets were led by their superstar backcourt pairing of point guard Chris Paul and shooting guard James Harden. While it was certainly a big game for the Rockets, it […]

It has been an eventful road trip, to say the least for the Oklahoma City Thunder. They have managed to pull out clutch victories in front of raucous crowds and could be adding another to the list soon. Just days after visiting the former home of superstar forward Paul George, the Thunder will now make the […]

The primetime showdown between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Philadelphia 76ers certainly fit the billing. The star-studded matchup featured plenty interesting moments in what was the longest game of the 2017-18 NBA season. Among them was this interaction between superstars Russell Westbrook and Joel Embiid following a collision with Carmelo Anthony during the final seconds of the […]

The Houston Rockets continue to fire on all cylinders coming into their matchup with the San Antonio Spurs riding an 11-game win streak. Their dominance thus far has immediately put them in the discussion of the best team in the NBA. The biggest reason has been thanks to their superstar backcourt pairing of point guard […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were hoping to stay in the win column following a clutch overtime victory on Tuesday night. However, they faced a stiff test in an Oklahoma City Thunder team still looking to find its footing with their newly-acquired “Big 3.” Needless to say, it was an eventful night for both teams in the […]

NBA fans were treated to a marquee matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Among the intriguing elements was the primetime showdown between two of the NBA’s most promising, young big men in budding superstars Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns. Needless to say, Embiid ultimately got the better of Towns both […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves managed to get back into the win column with a dominant 119-96 win over the lowly Sacramento Kings. Despite the high scoring output by Minnesota, veteran shooting guard Jamal Crawford only managed to contribute two points of his own the entire game. As a result, Crawford may have been notably upset with […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Russell Westbrook has become arguably the most exciting player in the NBA. Aside from his skill set as a point guard, Westbrook plays with a tenacity that is seldom seen in the league today. That said, it is among the factors that have made him one of the game’s most recognizable […]

The New England Patriots have made it a habit of adding potential difference-makers at wide receiver down the final stretch of seasons. This year’s version came in the form of veteran wideout Kenny Britt. In turn, Tom Brady seems pretty happy about it. Despite his abysmal year with the Cleveland Browns, the Patriots decided to […]

The Arizona Cardinals have been without veteran running back Adrian Peterson for some time now. Peterson had sustained a neck injury several weeks ago, however, he was not expected to miss an extended period of time. Unfortunately, things have since taken a turn for the worst. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Peterson has officially been placed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a big game ahead of them this Sunday, to say the least. The Steelers will welcome the New England Patriots in a rematch of last year’s AFC Championship Game. For running back Le’Veon Bell, there’s a lot going on in this game. However, there is expected to be one notable difference in their […]

It has been a tumultuous 2017 NFL season for the injury-riddled Houston Texans. One of their only few bright spots this year has been the spectacular play of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Despite the Texans quarterback carousel that went on early in the year, Hopkins managed to put up All-Pro numbers yet again. Having to play […]

Despite the year-long struggles from the Buffalo Bills throughout the 2017 NFL season, they still somehow find themselves in position for a potential playoff berth. Aside from their blue-collar defense, the Bills have relied on a heavy dosage of star running back LeSean McCoy to carry the offense. As a result, McCoy is now set […]

The high-powered Houston Rockets continue to click on all cylinders in the 2017-18 NBA season. However, they may have suffered perhaps their second key loss of the season during their 108-96 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute sustained what appeared to be a serious shoulder injury late in the second quarter […]

The Indiana Pacers organization finally got some closure after welcoming Oklahoma City Thunder superstar forward Paul George back for the first time since his bitter departure. That said, there has been plenty of talk regarding both teams and how they have fared in the 2017-18 NBA season. Although the Thunder managed to escape with the victory, […]

The injury-riddled 2017 NFL season continues with its latest casualty being Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz. The former second overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft suffered a torn ACL in Week 14 and will undoubtedly miss the rest of the year. Since then, players from around the league have offered up their support for Wentz, […]

The Green Bay Packers added some reassurance by activating superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the IR this week. The return of perhaps the best quarterback in the NFL undoubtedly gives the Packers a realistic shot at making the playoffs this year. However, they face a formidable test in Week 15 versus the Carolina Panthers. That said, […]

The NFL saw yet another one of its brightest stars go down in Week 14 after Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a torn ACL in a marquee matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Since everything needs to be connected, this has somehow resulted in questions about Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. More on that in […]

The Chicago Bulls got off to an inauspicious start to the year amidst all the drama that had unfolded prior to the 2017-18 NBA season. Things got worse after it became evident early on that the Bulls were likely going to wade at the bottom of the Eastern Conference all year. However, they have been […]

It was a hostile Wednesday night to say the least at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Of course, it was for good reason as the Oklahoma City Thunder came into to town to face the Indiana Pacers. As many already know, it was also the first visit of superstar forward Paul George to his former team. […]

After years of struggling at the bottom of the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers are now one of the most promising, young teams in the NBA. Led by their budding superstar duo of center Joel Embiid and point guard Ben Simmons, the 76ers have quickly become a force to be reckoned with. Furthermore, Philadelphia has […]

Wednesday night marked the first time that Oklahoma City Thunder superstar forward Paul George played at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse as a member of the visiting team. Needless to say, George knew what to expect going in to play his former squad in the Indiana Pacers. Pacers fans were sure to let him have it […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to pull out a nail-biter against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 14 thanks to the spectacular performance by wide receiver Antonio Brown. However, the close win may have raised some concerns as to whether or not the Steelers may have overlooked the fluctuating Ravens. Head coach Mike Tomlin made headlines several […]

Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been cleared to play in Week 15 versus the Carolina Panthers. There had been plenty of speculation leading up to the decision as to whether or not the conservative Packers’ brass would be willing to take the risk despite the urging of their franchise quarterback. However, they […]

The Brooklyn Nets made a splash by dealing power forward Trevor Booker to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for center Jahlil Okafor, guard Nik Stauskas, and the New York Knicks 2019 second-round pick. Most of the attention regarding the trade has gone to Okafor’s shot redemption after he was initially taken with the third overall pick […]

The Brooklyn Nets have finally freed their newly-acquired center Jahlil Okafor from the clutches of his former team in the Philadelphia 76ers. Now Okafor has essentially been given a second chance to establish his career with a building franchise in the Nets. Furthermore, it gives him the opportunity to answer any questions regarding whether or not […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ showdown with the upstart Philadelphia 76ers featured a matchup between two of the NBA’s most promising young big men in Karl-Anthony Towns and Joel Embiid. Although the Timberwolves were in control for most of the game, the Sixers were ultimately able to force overtime and escape with the 118-112 victory. There were a […]