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Golden State Warriors legend and Hall of Famer Rick Barry criticized the NBA and the referees for their poor decisions, asserting that their mistakes would ultimately cost the game. In a harsh critique of the officiating, Barry claimed that the players were “getting away with murder” on the court. Barry’s remarks come at a fitting […]

Wrexham AFC brought in two-time Super Bowl champion Eli Manning as a fan ambassador for their League One match against Birmingham City on Monday. Notably, Tom Brady, another legendary quarterback, owns a 3.3% stake in Birmingham City. Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney enlisted Eli Manning, who famously defeated Tom Brady twice in the Super Bowl, for […]

Even NBA legends are recognizing Caitlin Clark’s influence on the WNBA. Icons like Rick Barry and George Gervin recently talked about the significant impact the Indiana Fever rookie has had on the league. In a Thursday interview with Joy D’Angela, Rick Barry and George Gervin expressed that Caitlin Clark’s arrival has been a positive force […]

Masyn Winn and Brendan Donovan each hit home runs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday. “I was 100% sure he was coming sinker,” Winn said while addressing the media. Masyn Winn hitting his 13th homerun of the season Winn belted a hanging slider from Reds […]

The WNBA will introduce its first expansion franchise since the Atlanta Dream with the launch of the Golden State Valkyries. The team is scheduled to begin its inaugural season in 2025. The Valkyries will play their home games at the Chase Center. The Valkyries revealed on Thursday that construction has begun on their new locker […]

NBA players have mixed feelings about NBA 2K, with some deeply invested in the game while others show little interest. Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant definitely belongs to the former category. A longtime fan of the series, Durant has been playing since the early PlayStation era and was even featured on the cover of the […]

Brandon Aiyuk struggled during the San Francisco 49ers’ season-opening win on Monday night, and it showed in his performance. Aiyuk described feeling unlike himself in the 49ers’ 32-19 victory over the New York Jets, experiencing a sensation he had never encountered before in his career. Aiyuk hesitated to review the film of the 49ers’ victory […]

Antonio Pierce and the Raiders are already struggling with a depleted pass rush. Malcolm Koonce, placed on IR before the season, will miss at least the first four games due to a knee injury. The team briefly relied on a former Top 10 pick to fill in for Koonce, but Tyree Wilson also sustained a […]

Penei Sewell missed practice on Wednesday, but the Detroit Lions’ All-Pro right tackle expressed that he’s feeling “good” following a right ankle injury sustained in the first quarter of Sunday’s victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Late in the first quarter, Sewell got up slowly after Dan Skipper blocked Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Curl […]

The Denver Broncos have struggled with their running game, and now they’ve lost one of their backs. On Wednesday, Denver placed rookie Audric Estime on injured reserve with an ankle injury. He will be out for at least four games, with hopes of his return shortly after. The Broncos initially had four running backs on […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan refuted an earlier ESPN report suggesting that star running back Christian McCaffrey might miss Week 2. After the 49ers’ 32-19 win over the Jets on Monday night, Shanahan responded to Adam Schefter’s report with a quip, saying, “That person must’ve been God.” He clarified that the running back’s […]

Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets envision themselves as Super Bowl contenders. On Monday night, they encountered a team that truly fits that description. The San Francisco 49ers, last season’s NFC champions, overwhelmed the Jets with a 32-19 victory in the season opener at Levi’s Stadium. “They are a championship-level group — and I […]

Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill told CNN he remains shocked after police detained him on Sunday while he was driving to Hard Rock Stadium for the NFL season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In their initial interview after the release of police body camera footage, Hill and his attorney discussed the incident with […]

Joel Klatt expressed his frustration with this week’s AP Top 25 rankings. The FOX Sports analyst criticized the voters for their placement of USC football, Miami football, and Tennessee football teams. During an episode of the “Joel Klatt Show,” the analyst criticized the AP voters for how they ranked the USC Trojans, especially in light […]

After signing a record-breaking contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, Dak Prescott revealed his teammates are expecting new watches. However, some players haven’t submitted their wrist sizes yet, with star pass-rusher Micah Parsons playfully calling out Prescott in a post on X(formerly Twitter). Dak you ain’t get mine wtf!!! @dak https://t.co/ArDJ0zSkm2 — Micah […]

Daniel Jones and the New York Giants faced an underwhelming start in their NFL season opener. After spending most of last season sidelined with a torn ACL and playing only six games, Jones took the field again on Sunday, September 8, against the Minnesota Vikings. Jones had a tough time in the blowout defeat against […]

Luis Severino and the New York Mets saw their nine-game winning streak, which had solidified their position in the postseason conversation, come to an end on Sunday with a 3-1 defeat against the Cincinnati Reds. “I think for us right now, we’re not worrying about who’s winning, who’s losing,” said Severino while addressing the media. […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry initially struggled during the 2024 Olympics but ignited in both the semifinal and final, guiding Team USA to their fifth consecutive gold medal. Following the victory, Curry shared that Anthony Edwards had humorously teased him about only arriving in Paris during the final three days of the tournament. In […]

The stars gathered at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as the Sabrina Ionescu and the New York Liberty faced off against the two-time defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces. Among the most notable attendees was US gymnast Jordan Chiles, fresh off her gold medal victory at the Paris Olympics. Earlier in the game, Chiles was […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Cedi Osman reportedly turned down a training camp invite from the Los Angeles Lakers to sign with Panathinaikos, a Greek basketball team. “He also received interest from the Los Angeles Lakers, which invited him for a training camp; however, due to the lack of guarantees about making it to the season […]

Canada handed the United States men’s national team (USMNT) its first home loss to them in 67 years, continuing their struggles from this summer’s Copa América during Saturday’s friendly in Kansas City, Kansas. The Americans struggled on Saturday, showing a clear lack of direction, and creativity. In front of a small crowd, they made numerous […]

After suffering a season-ending Achilles injury against the Buffalo Bills just minutes into the season, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers felt his career might be over. In the aftermath, he even questioned himself whether he had just played his final game. In an interview with ESPN’s Alex Smith, Rodgers reflected on his thoughts from […]

The Dallas Mavericks enjoyed an amazing run last season, with Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving at the helm, guiding the team to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011. Despite a seemingly successful campaign, the Mavericks’ journey ended in disappointment as they fell to the Boston Celtics in a 4-1 series defeat. Although the Mavericks […]

In a recent conversation with veteran NBA reporter Marc Stein at Goran Dragic’s farewell game in Slovenia, Bulls center Nikola Vucevic clarified his earlier remarks about aiming to play for four more seasons. “I think that kind of came out wrong. It wasn’t that I want to play four more years. It was just more […]

Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook posted a screenshot of a comment from his wife, Nina, where she defended him against criticism from former NFL safety Ryan Clark. On ESPN’s “Get Up,” Clark had made a negative comparison between Westbrook and Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens. Nina Westbrook used Instagram to push back against the […]

The NFL season has officially kicked off, but not all fans are celebrating, particularly NBA star LeBron James. The Green Bay Packers, led by Jordan Love, faced off against Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles in a highly anticipated Friday night matchup in São Paulo, Brazil. The game holds historical significance as the first NFL […]

Despite Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes sitting in different suites during the Kansas City Chiefs’ game on Thursday night, they remain close friends. Concerns about their friendship arose after they were seen in different suites during the Chiefs’ win over the Baltimore Ravens in the NFL season opener. Speculation about their friendship arose due to […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has been focusing on positivity recently, especially when discussing his rivalry with LeBron James. Following their shared experience on Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Curry spoke about the strong camaraderie they developed during the competition. Curry has enjoyed an exceptional NBA career, yet one accomplishment had eluded […]

Ugandan marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei has tragically passed away at age 33, just days after being attacked by a former boyfriend who doused her in petrol and set her on fire. Cheptegei, who competed in the recent Paris Olympics, succumbed to severe burns sustained in the attack, which took place on Sunday. Dr. Kimani Mbugua, […]

NBA legend and Hall of Famer, Shaquille O’Neal recently discussed the WNBA’s rookie class and offered his perspective on Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever. O’Neal has widely expressed his support for Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese, but he also gave high praise to Caitlin Clark for her stellar performance in the WNBA so far. […]

Amazon, the multinational technology company, is in advanced negotiations for local NBA, MLB, and NHL media rights, with a finalized deal potentially on the horizon. According to the New York Post, Jeff Bezos’ Seattle-based e-commerce giant plans to offer local broadcasts of specific teams on Amazon Prime Video for an extra $20 per month. The […]

Even though the 2024-25 NBA season hasn’t kicked off yet, attention is already turning to 2026 and beyond. ESPN has just unveiled its list of the top 100 high school basketball players for the class of 2025, with 17-year-old AJ Dybantsa leading the pack. ESPN reports that Dybantsa is “on pace” to be the projected […]

Novak Djokovic was highly critical of his performance following his unexpected third-round exit at the U.S. Open, citing his poor serving as the primary reason for his title defense ending early. After the surprising loss to Alexei Popyrin, Djokovic openly expressed his frustration with his level of play. “Congratulations to him and his team. He […]

The GOAT debate will always spark heated discussions within the NBA community, with fans defending their picks based on various criteria. Although there may never be a consensus among fans, many former NBA players and legends often agree on one name. San Antonio Spurs legend Avery Johnson is the latest to join the ranks of […]

Angel Reese is on track to have the best rebounding season ever—and she’s dressing the part. Before Friday night’s Chicago Sky game against the Indiana Fever, Reese, who is close to breaking the rebounding record, fittingly showed up wearing a #10 Dennis Rodman jersey. Reese is wrapping up her regular-season series against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana […]

Golden State Warriors fans grew concerned when they saw Stephen Curry remove the team’s name from his Instagram bio after his gold-medal win with Team USA. Fortunately, Curry cleared up the confusion during an interview with The Circuit host Emily Chang. Curry updated his Instagram bio, replacing “Guard for the @Warriors” with “Olympic Gold Medalist.” […]

GG Jackson, who had an impressive rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies, will likely miss the start of his second year. He fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot earlier this week and is scheduled for surgery on September 4. “When playing basketball outside of Dallas on August 27, after attempting a contested layup, […]

Leading up to the season opener against North Dakota State, the focus shifted from the Buffaloes’ season prospects to Colorado football coach Deion Sanders’ ongoing disputes with the media. Sanders revisited the controversy surrounding a media member banned by the Colorado athletic department. During ESPN’s broadcast of Colorado’s game against North Dakota State on Thursday, […]

With the new NBA season approaching, Magic Johnson advised Los Angeles Lakers fans to exercise patience with the team’s new head coach, JJ Redick. In an interview with a local Los Angeles news station, Magic emphasized the importance of giving Redick time to adjust and implement his strategies. The former NBA sharpshooter, JJ Redick, took […]