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Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel lamented their lack of energy in their one-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. So he issued a subtle guarantee in his pregame media session on Thursday. “Our group was mad enough about last night’s loss where we’ll bring the energy to get a W tonight,” said Vogel. […]

ESPN NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay cooked up a boiling hot take on Thursday when drawing comparisons between Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and New York Jets gunslinger Sam Darnold. During an appearance on ESPN’s “First Draft” podcast, McShay inexplicably argued that acquiring the Texans franchise quarterback would only signify a minor upgrade for the […]

Ben Roethlisberger wants to return for an 18th NFL season under center for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021, and he’s willing to restructure his contract in order to make that happen. In fact, the 38-year-old quarterback is happy to take a massive pay cut in order to benefit the roster. “I don’t care bout my […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big-man Anthony Davis will miss Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, the team announced this afternoon, via ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Anthony Davis (right quad contusion) is out tonight, the Lakers say. — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) January 28, 2021 Davis suffered a right knee contusion during Wednesday’s grueling last-second loss to the […]

The Chicago Bulls are getting in on the “stonk” meme fever. And no, surprisingly, it did not involve a “Bull” market pun of some fashion. Rather, in light of 2021 NBA All-Star Game voting beginning on Thursday, the Bulls’ official Twitter account posted a Robinhood-like graph accounting for shooting guard Zach Lavine’s biggest nightly scoring […]

Welp, all that for naught. After a heroic late-game comeback, the Los Angeles Lakers lost their first road game of the 2020-21 season in heartbreaking fashion to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. LA fought back from a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to take a one-point lead in the final seconds, buoyed by a stunning 13-0 run […]

Jason Witten is hanging up the cleats (again). The prolific tight end will sign a one-day contract with the Dallas Cowboys and retire with the franchise, according to ESPN’s Todd Archer. Witten will sign the contract after his current one-year deal with the Las Vegas Raiders expires in March. Witten spent 16 of his 17 […]

The Internet can be a toxic place, and a struggling athlete checking their mentions mid-game (or at all) can seem like a mentally detrimental exercise. Apparently, that’s not the case for Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, who apparently logs onto social media in search of inspiration. According to Curry’s former teammate, retired center Andrew […]

Kevin Hart has closed a deal to star in a film adaptation of the popular Borderlands video game franchise, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Prolific action-horror director Eli Roth will helm the project, and Chernobyl writer/creator Craig Mazin has written the script. Two-time Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett is attached to star as thief Lilith. […]

Could Kelly Oubre Jr. be on the move again? The well-traveled wing has reportedly been the subject of trade discussions between the Golden State Warriors and the New Orleans Pelicans, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. In general, the Pelicans are expected to be major players in the trade market, per The Athletic: “The franchise […]

The Los Angeles Rams have a big upcoming decision to make this offseason: stand pat at quarterback with Jared Goff, or look for an upgrade. Goff is coming off an up-and-down 2020 season, though he showed some toughness with an admirable performance in the NFC Divisional Round despite a broken thumb on his throwing hand. […]

For so many years, LeBron James carried the Cleveland Cavaliers on his back. On Monday night, he defeated the Cavs nearly all by himself with the Lakers. A scorching-hot LeBron James dropped a season-high 46 points in his return to Northeast Ohio, propelling the Lakers to a 115-108 win at the RocketMortage FieldHouse. It marked […]

There could still be an NBA All-Star Weekend — or at least an All-Star Game — for the 2020-21 season. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) are “discussing the possibility” of putting on a safe All-Star Game on March 7. Atlanta is one of the potential host […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is not harboring any negative feelings about last year’s trade that sent him to the Bay Area. Prior to last season’s trade deadline, Wiggins was dealt — along with a top-three protected first-round pick — from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Warriors in exchange for point guard D’Angelo Russell. […]

Nearly one year after the tragic helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others, Los Angeles Lakers center Marc Gasol reluctantly shared a few words about the devastating loss. Marc, who is one month into his first season in L.A., was asked about Bryant’s passing in his postgame session with reporters […]

This just in: Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers does not, in fact, suck. Entering Saturday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls, Davis had failed to reach 20 points in five consecutive contests for the Lakers. The star big-man had been averaging just 21.1 points per game on the season, which would be his lowest […]

15 years ago today, on Jan. 22, 2005, Kobe Bryant torched the Toronto Raptors for 81 points in one of the most memorable performances in NBA history. Famously, many of the Mamba’s buckets came while being “guarded” by Jalen Rose. However, considering how locked in Bryant was on that unforgettable night at the Staples Center, […]

President Barack Obama released a written statement on Friday eulogizing baseball legend Hank Aaron, who passed away at 86. “Hank Aaron was one of the best baseball players we’ve ever seen and one of the strongest people I’ve ever met. Whenever Michelle and I spent time with Hank and his wife Billye, we were struck […]

New York sports radio host Mike Francesa tweeted a eulogy for Hank Aaron on Friday, and he couldn’t help but take a slight back-handed dig at one of the greatest baseball players who ever lived. “He didn’t have the explosive magic of Mantle or the charisma of Mays. He played in Milwaukee and Atlanta at […]

LeBron James seemed to downplay his feelings about last season’s MVP results after his Los Angeles Lakers defeated Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. This was a far cry from what transpired when asked about it last year. Despite leading L.A. to the best record in the West while topping the NBA […]

It’s mid-January, and Trevor Bauer is still a free agent. Bauer, who won the Cy Young award last season, is the best starting pitcher remaining on the market. With the hot stove heating up, two teams have reportedly emerged as the front-runners to land the 30-year old right-hander, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand,  the New York […]

On Thursday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed quarterback Dwayne Haskins to a one-year contract. The deal is a reserve/future contract. Haskins, a 2019 first-round pick, was released by the Washington Football Team on Dec. 28. Haskins met with the Steelers on Thursday before inking the deal, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Shortly after the signing, […]

As we revisit the 10 most head-scratching trades in NBA history, it’s alarming how often front offices mistakenly prioritized veteran experience and past production over long-term thinking and future value. Thankfully, NBA front offices have generally gotten more prudent over time. Here are the 10 worst NBA trades of all time, ranked. 10. 1992: Philadelphia […]

Deshaun Watson has not formally requested a trade from the Houston Texans (at least not publicly), though some sources believe that Watson has taken his final snap in Houston. Watson is not only displeased with various moves made by the Texans front office — particularly owner Cal McNair — in recent years, but he’s reportedly […]

One of the key baskets that capped the Golden State Warriors’ stunning fourth-quarter comeback over the Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James on Monday night came on a clutch layup from Draymond Green. With under two minutes remaining, Green set a high screen for Stephen Curry and dashed to the rim. He received a nifty […]

Caris LeVert did not want to be traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Indiana Pacers. It turns out, the unwelcome trade may have saved his life. LeVert was included in the four-team blockbuster that shipped James Harden to Brooklyn and LeVert to Indiana—by way of the Houston Rockets, in exchange for Victor Oladipo—forcing the […]

A slew of injuries and COVID-19 concerns have left the Philadelphia 76ers with an especially shorthanded roster of late. The Sixers last played on Saturday, losing 106-104 to the Memphis Grizzlies. Doc Rivers’ group took the floor without Joel Embiid (knee), Seth Curry (COVID), Furkan Korkmaz (adductor strain), and Mike Scott (knee soreness). Their matchup with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers accomplished another first of the LeBron James era against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. Only, it’s not the type of impressive feat that James and the defending champions have been accustomed to since his arrival in 2018. Playing their first game since erasing a 15-point deficit to defeat the New […]

Andy Reid knows that — to the surprise of many folks around the league — Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has not been hired to fill any of the league’s recent head coaching vacancies. Eric Bieniemy has drawn interest or interviewed with multiple teams, but has failed to land his first NFL head […]

Dak Prescott knows the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the New Orleans Saints, 30-20, in the Superdome on Sunday to reach the NFC Championship Game. After making 13 AFC Championships with the New England Patriots, quarterback Tom Brady took Tampa to the conference title game in his first season in the NFC. In fact, Brady has […]

New Orleans Saints wideout Michael Thomas has received more flak than passes over the past 24 hours. Thomas has been taking heat since his silent performance in the Saints’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Divisional Round on Sunday. The star wideout failed to record a reception on four targets in New […]

The second installment of HBO’s “Tiger” documentary, which aired on Sunday, covers the downward spiral of Tiger Woods’ marriage and golf career as infidelity and injuries temporarily derailed his life. One section of Part II specifically focuses on his affinity for Las Vegas, where Woods would often travel to party with friends (and Vegas veterans) […]

After James Harden’s final game with the Houston Rockets — a second consecutive blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers — any simmering tensions being harbored by his former teammates about his October trade demand and ensuing behavior finally boiled over. According to a new report in The Athletic from Kelly Iko and Sam Amick, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs earned a spot in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, and they iced the victory over the Cleveland Browns with a gutsy call from head coach Andy Reid (and offensive coordinator Eric Bienemy). Facing 4th-and-inches from the Browns’ 47-yard line with 1:17 remaining in the fourth quarter, Reid shocked the Browns […]

Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, and Dwyane Wade are three of the most accomplished NBA players of the 21st century, but their success in basketball pales in comparison to their work off the court. The three NBA superstars — along with their pal, LeBron James, among others — have led the way in using their platform […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will travel to the Big Easy for the NFC Divisional Round, though there will be nothing easy about their matchup with the New Orleans Saints. The No. 5 seed Buccaneers (11-5) will enter the near-empty Superdome as one of the hottest teams in football, fresh off a 31-23 road win over […]

Two members of the Brooklyn Nets’ new “Big Three” — James Harden and Kevin Durant — made their debut together on Saturday night. So far, so good. Both Harden and Durant — who starred together with the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2009-12 — put up video game numbers against the Orlando Magic at Barclays Center. […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. sympathized with Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald after a video showed the star lineman crying in the final minutes of the Rams’ divisional-round loss. I feel ya 99…. — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) January 17, 2021 The Rams fell to the Green Bay Packers, 32-18, at […]

With a win over the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Divisional Round, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers checked off a career milestone which had eluded him. Next weekend, the No. 1-seeded Packers will host the winner of Sunday’s showdown between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New Orleans Saints. The game will mark the […]