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Reports continue to come out about how much disfunction is present among the Philadelphia Eagles front office before letting go of Doug Pederson. The constant struggle by ownership ultimately cost Pederson his job despite winning a Super Bowl a few seasons ago. On the daily Locked On NFL Draft podcast, Trevor Sikkema and Ben Solak […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide took care of business against the Ohio State Buckeyes Monday night in the National Championship game. The Crimson Tide dismantled the Buckeyes 52-24. The college football world all season had a general feeling that Alabama would be the eventual champions, but several experts thought it would be close. On the daily […]

Bradley Beal has quietly become one of the best players in the NBA. He is currently leading the league in scoring, shooting efficiently, getting to the free-throw line over nine times per game. Moreover, he’s dishing out over five assists per game, and grabbing over five rebounds per game. It’s only been 10 games, but […]

Would the world be a better place of the Portland Trail Blazers traded CJ McCollum to the Houston Rockets for James Harden? The Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly on Harden’s list of preferred destinations if he were to be traded. Pairing Damian Lillard and James Harden together could create one of the most lethal backcourts […]

Doug Pederson is no longer the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles after being fired on Monday. The Super Bowl-winning coach’s departure was not a surprise to Louie DiBiase, the host of the daily Locked On Eagles podcast. The fact that Doug Pederson was able to find any kind of success at all while being […]

On Sunday, the NBA made the decision to postpone the Boston Celtics’ game against the Miami Heat. Not only were seven Celtics ruled out due to the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols, but the Heat didn’t have enough players eligible. The Celtics played the Washington Wizards just a few nights before, but Bradley Beal […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won their first playoff game since they won the Super Bowl against the Raiders in the early 2000s and none of it matters as they get ready for the Saints. With the edition of quarterback Tom Brady, the feeling around Tampa Bay quickly shifted to a Super Bowl or bust type […]

The Cleveland Browns did it. Not only did they finally make the playoffs and find a way to move on to the divisional round, but they have finally put all the jokes made about them to bed. On the daily Locked On Browns podcast, Jeff Lloyd started the show with energy fueled by the knowledge […]

After finishing the year with the second-best record in the Eastern Conference last year, the Toronto Raptors are off to a tough start. They’re 2-7 so far and it’s not as if they’re waiting for a star player to return from injury or the COVID-19 protocols. They’re just simply underperforming. On the daily Locked On […]

The Milwaukee Bucks gave up a lot to trade for Jrue Holiday. Holiday is an upgrade at the guard position, but has he showed enough this early in the season to earn his second career All-Star selection? On the daily Locked On Bucks Podcast, host Kane Pitman discusses the Bucks’ All-Star situation and if Jrue […]

Last season, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic emerged as a Top 5 MVP candidate. Despite that, one aspect of his game was sorely lacking, his play in clutch moments. Everyone remembers his game-winning shot against the Clippers in Game 4 of their first-round series, but during the regular season, the Mavericks were 17-24 in clutch […]

New Orleans running back Alvin Kamara could be ready to have a huge game against the Chicago Bears this weekend. The linebacker situation for the Bears is manned by Roquan Smith, who has appeared on Chicago’s injury report this week. On the daily Locked on Saints podcast, Ross Jackson recorded a crossover episode with Lorin […]

The Seattle Seahawks have battled with offensive line injuries all season long. Entering the NFL Playoffs, their front five big men are back to full strength and should be able to take on the Los Angles Rams in playoff action this weekend. On the daily Locked On Seahawks podcast, hosts Corbin Smith and Rob Rang […]

The Boston Celtics have lost a lot of talent over the last few years. Kyrie Irving left to sign with the Nets. Gordon Hayward left to sign with the Hornets. Al Horford started to decline as a player and then left to sign with the 76ers. Role players like Terry Rozier, Marcus Morris, and Brad […]

When it comes to trade talk surrounding James Harden and Bradley Beal, the Denver Nuggets are almost always mentioned. They have young interesting players like Michael Porter Jr. and they also have most of their future draft picks. However, the prospect of trading for James Harden is very different than potentially trading for Bradley Beal. […]

Rumors have started to form that the NCAA could move the National Championship matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Alabama Crimson Tide due to the former reportedly having issued with players testing positive for Covid. Luke Robinson, one of the hosts for the daily Locked On Bama podcast, had a message on the show […]

Nick Caserio is leaving the New England Patriots and taking the general manager job for the Houston Texans. On the daily Locked On Patriots podcast, Mike Debate dove into why this is such a huge loss for Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots. Debate: How does this impact the Patriots? Well, not only do […]

The 2020 NBA draft class is already proving to have a few surprises, but there still doesn’t seem to be one guaranteed star. According to many experts, that is not the case for the 2021 draft. There are several top prospects that could and should become All-Stars. Evan Mobley, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, Jalen Green, […]

The Phoenix Suns turned a lot of heads when they traded for Chris Paul in the offseason. Adding CP3 was bound to help the young team to a degree, but now about 10% of the way through the season, the Suns have the second-best record in the Western Conference. On the daily Locked On Suns […]

More NFL jobs are opening up as the offseason for several teams develop and the coaching searches are in full swing. Despite several hot coordinators may be getting some attention, there are only a few true quality guys available for teams looking for their next head man. On Peacock and Williamson, the daily NFL podcast […]

The Cleveland Browns finally made the NFL playoffs. Unfortunately, now they are now battling more positive COVID-19 cases than any other playoff team, including head coach Kevin Stefanski. Jeff Lloyd, the host of the daily Locked On Browns podcast, was joined by Holly Wetzel of Awful Announcing. The pair talked about how the NFL has […]

The Matt Ryan era in Atlanta may be coming to an end. The Atlanta Falcons are positioned in a prime situation with the fourth pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and all signs point to them cashing it in on their next passer. Trevor Sikkema and Ben Solak, the hosts of the daily Locked On […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is facing a 7-day quarantine after being exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. Durant will miss the next four games and new head coach Steve Nash now has a tough decision to make. On the daily Locked On Nets Podcast, host Doug Norrie reacts to the news surrounding […]

The Anthony Lynn era is over with the Los Angeles Chargers. The coaching news sent a shockwave throughout the NFL on Monday. The Chargers finished the season with a 7-9 record and finished third in the AFC West. On the daily Locked On Chargers podcast, hosts Daniel Wade and David Droegemeier discussed this decision and […]

Ever since Giannis Antetokounmpo burst onto the scene people have been saying, ‘if only he could add a three-point shot.’ It’s the obvious next step in his game but it may not be the best way for him to get to another level as a scorer, especially in the playoffs. On the daily Locked On […]

The Tennessee Titans saw more history be made in their backfield this week. Star running back Derrick Henry was exceptional yet again in his week 17 performance against their AFC South division rival Houston Texans. They won the game 41-38 and will be playing in the postseason. Henry became not only surpassed the 2,000 yards […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry dropped a career-high 62 points in a win against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Curry hit eight 3-point shots and 18 of his 19 free throws in his impressive outing, but it wasn’t just Curry’s pull-up shooting that allowed him to score 62 points. The secret was Draymond […]

The Philadelphia Eagles quarterback play has been bad down the stretch as multiple QB’s have now been pulled for them this season. Gino Cammilleri, the host of Locked On Eagles, joined Peter Bukowski, the Monday host on Locked On NFL, to discuss the wild quarterback situation in Philly and how the team handled it on […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have the most potent offensive duo in the NBA in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Only one other team has two players that average over 26 points per game each, the Portland Trail Blazers with Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. However, despite all that offensive talent, the Nets are now 3-4 […]

The NFC East has been a disaster this season, but it will crown a division championship this weekend. Through magic, there is a chance that after all the lows this season, the Dallas Cowboys can win it and advance to the playoffs. On the daily Locked On Cowboys podcast, Marcus Mosher and Patricia Traina discussed […]

The New England Patriots had one of the worst offenses in the NFL in 2020. The NFL is a passing league and Bill Belichick ignored virtually every aspect of it for his team this season. Despite all of that, the Patriots were still able to win some games and be competitive with Bill Belichick overseeing […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record when they hit 29 three-pointers in their 47-point win over the Miami Heat. The offensive explosion was an encouraging sight to see, especially against the Heat; the team who knocked out the Bucks in the playoffs last year. However, the lone dark point was Giannis Antetokounmpo. More accurately, […]

The New England Patriots have a problem on their hands in their first season without Tom Brady. It became apparent in the an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday night. The Patriots have been soaking in quarterback controversy since midseason after seeing backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham get some extended time after New England […]

The Washington Wizards made a huge trade when they acquired Russell Westbrook for John Wall. The Wizards had hoped Westbrook would help them improve enough to make the playoffs, but that hope is diminishing after an 0-4 start featuring multiple fourth-quarter meltdowns and an ugly loss to the Chicago Bulls. On the daily Locked On […]

Dwayne Haskins is now a free agent. The Washington Football team released the second-year player after violating NFL protocol and what many have labeled as outward selfish behavior. Chris Russell, the host of Locked On Washington Football Team, agreed that Haskins had many faults to blame but that the NFL put the franchise in a […]

Despite losing on the field, the Jacksonville Jaguars felt like winners as they clinched the No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft over the weekend. The Jaguars are 1-14 on the season, while the New York Jets won a second straight game to get to 2-13. Assuming he decides to forgo the rest of his […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie was an important part of the Nets championship hopes but now he’s potentially out for the year with an ACL injury. While Dinwiddie’s injury is a major loss for the Nets as a basketball team there’s another reason why it hurts for the franchise. On the daily Locked On Nets […]

The Buffalo Bills feel like they have arrived after dismantling the New England Patriots in prime time fashion on Monday Night Football. They won 38-9. Josh Allen led the Bills offense in a way that his team has not done against the Patriots in two decades. Behind the offensive mind of Offensive Coordinator Brian Daboll, […]

James Harden reportedly expanded his list of preferred trade destinations to include the Boston Celtics and Portland Trail Blazers. Whether or not Portland has the assets the Houston Rockets would consider fair for a Harden deal is yet to be seen. Nonetheless, Damian Lillard might be more than interested. On the daily Locked On Blazers […]