Michael Aaron Gomez Articles - Page 7

The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers in overtime on Sunday, 118-114, but that wasn’t the only story of the game, one of them involving Joel Embiid, whom the NBA might investigate for his comments about playing back-to-back games. This time, before even suiting up for a game, Embiid already picked up a technical foul […]

The Cowboys failed to mount a comeback and ultimately lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 30-24, for their Week 8 matchup on Sunday Night Football. Moreover, before the game, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones’ family figured in a scary accident as the car carrying Charlotte Jones, Jerry Jones Jr., and Shy Anderson Jr. […]

The San Francisco 49ers finally reset their season to 4-4 after beating the Dallas Cowboys in their Week 8 matchup for Sunday Night Football. Moreover, the team lost Jordan Mason (left shoulder) and Deebo Samuel (rib) to injury during the game, after star wideout Brandon Aiyuk suffered a season-ending knee injury. Still, the team squeaked […]

After losing Deshaun Watson to an Achilles injury, the Cleveland Browns have stunned the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 8 matchup, 29-24, to end a five-game skid. This game was also the first start for quarterback Jameis Winston in more than two years. Before the game, though, Browns defensive end Myles Garrett sent a message […]

After a disappointing rookie coaching year that ended with a 4-8 record, Colorado Football head coach Deion Sanders has led the Buffaloes to a bowl berth after defeating Cincinnati 34-23, climbing up to a 6-2 win-loss record with a 4-1 record against conference opponents. Likewise, the win turned the Buffaloes into a Big 12 contender […]

The Kansas City Chiefs continue rolling, taking down the lowly Las Vegas Raiders in Week 8 to continue their undefeated streak to 7-0. Despite injuries to key players like Rashee Rice and more recently JuJu Smith-Schuster, the Chiefs stayed perfect this season due to timely trades, such as acquiring DeAndre Hopkins from the Tennessee Titans […]

The Green Bay Packers took down the Jacksonville Jaguars in their Week 8 matchup, 30-27, despite quarterback Jordan Love suffering a groin injury that forced him to leave the game. Still, Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence’s dazzling performance couldn’t quite push his team over the hump. Likewise, the Packers’ offensive struggles didn’t miss the notice of […]

The Week 8 matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears was a battle of top draft picks: No. 2 Jayden Daniels versus No. 1 Caleb Williams. While the game was close all game long, the Commanders ultimately came out on top with an unlikely Hail Mary from Daniels. Moreover, the Bears had a […]

Another NBA season means another avalanche of sports takes from all the usual suspects. This time, it’s from Charles Barkley comparing Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard as the final season of Inside the NBA commenced on Thursday. Sir Charles made his comments while watching the Thunder dispose […]

NBA legend and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal issued another wild take on Thursday’s episode of the final season of Inside the NBA by making a bold prediction about this year’s NBA champion after watching only one game. While the Inside crew are prone to bold claims, particularly Shaq and Charles Barkley, the Big Aristotle’s claim is […]

The Boston Celtics cruised past the hapless Washington Wizards on Thursday, 102-122, climbing to 2-0 in their title defense campaign after dominating the New York Knicks on opening night 132-109. However, these two impressive double-digit wins still weren’t enough to convince Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA to make a prediction for the Celtics’ repeat […]

The Dallas Mavericks survived poor first-half shooting and took down the San Antonio Spurs by a final score of 120-109 in their season opener, spoiling the debut of Chris Paul and Victor Wembanyama. Meanwhile, new Mavericks addition Klay Thompson broke the franchise three-point record en route to a big debut of 22 points and seven […]

Mavericks superstar Kyrie Irving is no stranger to drama, having gone through troubled seasons with the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets. When the Nets’ Big 3 blew up, they traded Irving to the Mavericks, where he ultimately found a groove with co-star Luka Doncic. Both players led the team to their first trip to […]

One of the reasons the San Antonio Spurs signed Chris Paul in free agency is to play an actual point guard who can get the ball to the French phenom Victor Wembanyama in a variety of ways, particularly in the halfcourt offense. Moreover, one of these ways is the alley-oop, which the veteran guard has […]

The defending champions Boston Celtics blew out the New York Knicks 132-109 on opening night behind Jayson Tatum’s double-double of 37 points and ten assists. Meanwhile, Jalen Brunson scored 22 points, although new acquisitions Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges only had 12 and 16 points, respectively. On Friday, the Knicks return to Madison Square Garden […]

The Los Angeles Lakers started their season with new coach JJ Redick on the right foot, claiming a decisive 110-103 victory over last season’s Conference Finalists, the Minnesota Timberwolves. Moreover, Anthony Davis put his doubters to rest with 36 points and 16 rebounds to lead the team to their first opening night win since 2016. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue their rebuild, so they might have more ugly losses than wins this year, including a 139-104 beatdown from the Golden State Warriors, riding the momentum from their undefeated preseason. However, rebuilding aside, the coaching staff still has the right to call out his players for not showing up or competing. […]

After blowing out the New York Jets in Week 7, the Pittsburgh Steelers are in trade rumors again, this time for Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp, recovering from an ankle injury. Since the offseason, the Steelers have been in multiple rumors. First, for Brandon Aiyuk, who re-signed with the 49ers, then for Davante […]

A season after firing Monty Williams, the Detroit Pistons’ growing pains continue as they opened their 2024-2025 season against the Indiana Pacers. While the young Pistons squad faced a challenge against a conference contender, their apparent immaturity also played against them. For instance, while holding a slim 98-96 lead in the fourth period, the Pistons […]

The New York Giants are not in a good spot. After losing 28-3 to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7, the Giants fallen to 2-5 and now face several questions. Should co-owner John Mara have tried to re-sign Saquon Barkley in free agency? Fire general manager Joe Schoen? Let go of coach Brian Daboll? However, […]

The Atlanta Hawks open their 2024-2025 campaign versus the rebuilding Brooklyn Nets, still figuring out the Ben Simmons situation while managing their assets. Meanwhile, the Hawks recently traded Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans in the offseason, fielding star guard Trae Young and their latest No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher, along with rising […]

Fans might not want to admit it yet, but the New York Jets’ season is in full jeopardy after their Week 7 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers pushed them to a 2-5 record on Sunday Night Football. Not even firing Robert Saleh or trading for Davante Adams solved their problems that kept them from realizing […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers overcame a slow start to defeat the New York Jets in Week 7, 37-15, improving to a 5-2 record and strengthening their hold of first place in the AFC North. After the Jets rattled off two quick touchdowns to go up 15-6, the Steelers responded with 31 unanswered points behind a solid […]

The New York Jets fell 37-15 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7 for Sunday Night Football, their fourth-straight loss since blowing out the lowly New England Patriots in Week 3. Moreover, this loss might signal fans to hit the panic button after the recent trade for Davante Adams and firing of Robert Saleh failed […]

Sports analyst and First Take host Stephen A Smith went bonkers on social media after the New York Liberty have won their first-ever WNBA Championship over the Minnesota Lynx in Game 5 of the Finals on Sunday at the Barclays Center. Despite Sabrina Ionescu making WNBA history for an abysmal shooting night, finishing with five […]

Los Angeles sports royalty Vanessa Bryant and Natalia Bryant turned heads as they attended Game 6 of the NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. After taking a 3-1 lead in Game 4, the Dodgers lost Game 5 in New York, giving them another shot to close the NLCS and advance […]

As if falling to 1-6 weren’t enough, the Cleveland Browns also have to deal with Deshaun Watson’s Achilles injury sustained in their Week 7 loss against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. While Watson buried his face in his hands, the fans at Huntington Bank Field broke into cheers, celebrating the quarterback’s demise even as his […]

The new NBA season officially tips off on October 22, and the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves on opening night. Likewise, both teams are eager to pit their new coaches and rosters against each other, as rookie Lakers coach JJ Redick plays his first regular-season game while the Wolves play their first […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken control of their NLCS series vs. the New York Mets after winning Game 4, and taking a 3-1 lead heading to Citi Field for Game 5. While winning the pivotal game was impressive, how the Dodgers won is even more impressive. First, Shohei Ohtani scored four times after hitting […]

The Denver Broncos blew out the New Orleans Saints 10-33 in Week 7 for their Thursday Night Football matchup, as the Saints’ woeful season continues. With this loss, the team has fallen to 2-5, third in the NFC South, and it’s unclear whether the return of Derek Carr from injury can even turn things around. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finished their preseason with an 128-122 overtime win versus the Phoenix Suns, where Anthony Davis shot 4-5 from three in the first quarter, along the way to 35 points. Moreover, their No. 17 draft pick Dalton Knecht erupted for 35 points in 32 minutes, the other rookie Bronny James also nearly […]

The Dallas Mavericks cruised to a comfortable 109-84 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in one of the last preseason games before the 2024-2025 regular season tips off on October 22. While Luka Doncic sat out with a calf contusion, his on-court partner Kyrie Irving played 19 minutes and put up 14 points. Meanwhile, the Mavericks’ […]

The New York Yankees failed to take full control of the ALCS as they lost Game 3 to the Guardians, thanks to a heartbreaking walkoff homer from David Fry that put Cleveland up 7-5 in the tenth inning. While Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton showed up and took the lead for New York, Jhonkensy Noel–also […]

The Cleveland Guardians avoided falling down an 0-3 hole to the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the ALCS, thanks to a walk-off two-run homer from David Fry off Clay Holmes in the tenth inning that lifted Cleveland to a 7-5 win. However, it was Jhonkensy Noel, also known as “Big Christmas,” who gave […]

New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr suffered an oblique strain in Week 5 against the Chiefs, which sidelined him for the next few games, including Week 7’s Thursday Night Football matchup versus the Denver Broncos. Moreover, he is one of a few starting players on both sides out with injury: Saints wide receiver Chris Olave sustained […]

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 125-123 in the preseason, though the biggest story from this game was the return of guard Lonzo Ball after two years of recovering from a knee injury. Moreover, Ball last played in the NBA on January 14, 2022, after which he underwent three arthroscropic operations on his left […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have taken a 2-1 lead in their NLCS series versus the New York Mets, thanks to an 8-0 Game 3 demolition at Citi Field on Wednesday. While the Dodgers were in control heading into the eighth inning, the struggling Shohei Ohtani blew the game open with a massive three-run homer, sending […]

The New York Liberty stunned the Minnesota Lynx at home in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals thanks to an incredible game-winner by Sabrina Ionescu that put New York up 80-77 with only a second remaining. Prior to the game, Ionescu was named to the All-WNBA Second Team, along with teammate Jonquel Jones, while Breanna […]

The New York Liberty are one win away from their first WNBA championship after taking down the Minnesota Lynx in Game 3 of the WNBA Finals on Wednesday. Despite setting a new home attendance record in team history, the Lynx could not stop Sabrina Ionescu from hitting the back-breaking triple that put the Liberty up […]