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Lamar Jackson got himself in a bit of trouble of late after he decided to clap back at a fan on social media. It wasn’t just any ordinary exchange too, as the Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback went full NSFW with his tweet while also attacking the fan on a personal level. Jackson went off on […]

There was some buzz surrounding the Dallas Mavericks’ signing of former four-time All-Star Kemba Walker. He has yet to make his debut for his new team, but most folks believe that he could make some sort of impact on the Mavs as part of the backcourt rotation. Leave it to team general manager Nico Harrison […]

RJ Barrett has been showing some signs of life for the New York Knicks of late. In his last five games, the 22-year-old has averaged 21.6 points on 45.7 percent from the floor, to go along with 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists. He’s also been draining 2.0 triples per game on a 38.5-percent clip. This […]

Udonis Haslem got himself some game action on Wednesday night as the Boston Celtics hosted the Miami Heat at the TD Garden. This was the Heat vet’s third appearance of the season, and unfortunately for him, he had the unenviable task of defending Jayson Tatum on the perimeter at one point in the game. The […]

The Dallas Mavericks were supposed to emerge as the only winner of Thursday night’s single-game slate. The Detroit Pistons, however, had other plans and the Mavs turned out to be the biggest disappointment of the evening. Luka Doncic’s stellar effort was once again wasted by the Mavs, who allowed a shorthanded Pistons side to escape […]

NBA Twitter thought it was going to be an uneventful night with only one game on the slate. Well, Kanye West had other plans. The matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Detroit Pistons turned out to be a nail-biter, with a shorthanded Pistons side taking down Luka Doncic and Co. in overtime. Killian Hayes […]

Luka Doncic put on another clinic on Thursday night in the lone game on the NBA slate. Despite his stellar performance, however, the Dallas Mavericks still fell to a shorthanded Detroit Pistons side 131-125. Doncic finished the game with 35 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, three steals, and no less than seven triples on the […]

The Boston Celtics had the ultimate honor of having royalty in the building on Wednesday when they took on the Miami Heat. Prince William and Princess Kate were both in attendance to watch the Cs take on another Eastern Conference contender in what turned out to be quite a spectacle. As it turns out, however, […]

The Atlanta Hawks are in the midst of a bit of a slump right now, losing three out of their last four games. Unfortunately for them, things are about to get tougher for Trae Young and Co. now that John Collins has been diagnosed with an injury that will keep him sidelined for a considerable […]

Wednesday’s Group E thriller between Germany and Costa Rica resulted in both teams being eliminated from the FIFA World Cup tournament after finishing third and fourth, respectively, in their group. Just a couple of hours earlier, Canada also failed to secure their place in the knockout stage with a 2-1 loss to Group F winners […]

The USMNT did not come out of its historic victory against Iran unscathed. Unfortunately, the hero of the match, Christian Pulisic, had to be rushed to a nearby hospital right after scoring what turned out to be the deciding goal in the United States’ 1-0 win over Iran on Wednesday. In spite of the injury, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly keeping a keen eye on December 15th as a crucial date with regard to whatever changes they intend to make to their roster. The reason why this date has been deemed critical is because of the fact that most players who signed free-agent contracts during the summer will then […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got completely blown out of the water on Wednesday night as they suffered a humiliating beatdown at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Sixers didn’t know what hit them from the get-go, and it resulted in a 113-85 blowout win for the Cavs. After the game, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers […]

Malika Andrews is without a doubt one of the prettiest faces in sports broadcasting today. As it turns out, however, this lady also happens to be one of the most savage NBA analysts out there. Her NBA Today co-host Kendrick Perkins experienced this first-hand in a recent episode of the show. Andrews had her usual crew […]

Kevin Durant has been through more than a few controversies throughout his colorful career. However, what you cannot deny about the Brooklyn Nets superstar is that he always goes out of his way to reach out to fans. KD’s affinity for his younger fanbase was on full display on Wednesday night. The former league MVP decided […]

Devin Booker is HIM. The Phoenix Suns superstar came out with one of the most mind-blowing performances of his career on Wednesday night as he led the Suns to a 132-113 blowout win over the Chicago Bulls. Booker exploded for a season-high 51 points in just 31 minutes of play. The three-time All-Star astoundingly went […]

Reports emerged on Wednesday that Brittney Griner’s release from prison before the end of the year had become a real possibility. This was after a Russian diplomat revealed that negotiations between Russia and the United States government on a potential prisoner swap could come to fruition before 2022 ends. Unfortunately, the Kremlin has poured some […]

Don’t let the nice-guy persona fool you. Stephen Curry is a killer on the basketball court. The Golden State Warriors also didn’t become the GOAT shooter that he is without putting the necessary work in. Just ask his trainer, Brandon Payne. As it turns out, Curry’s workouts are so intense that it once had Atlanta […]

Zion Williamson put on a show for New Orleans Pelicans fans on Wednesday night as he led his team to an impressive 126-108 win over the Toronto Raptors. The 22-year-old was a force throughout the contest and the Raptors simply had no answer for him. NBA Twitter was all for it as they were left […]

There’s no denying that Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic has been one of, if not the best player in the entire league early on. It’s also true, however, that it’s highly improbable that he will be able to carry the Mavs by himself. In order for this team to succeed this season, Luka’s teammates need […]

The Washington Wizards aren’t exactly the best team in the league right now, but there’s no denying that this squad could potentially be a problem in the Eastern Conference this season. Bradley Beal has been up to his usual antics for the Wizards, but it’s also true that he’s gotten a lot of help along […]

The New York Knicks were very close to adding a bona fide superstar to their roster last summer. Unfortunately for them, they somehow missed out on Donovan Mitchell, who is now playing some pretty excellent basketball with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Knicks, for their part, have been left with a relatively formidable group led by […]

At this point, it is no longer surprising to hear Jayson Tatum’s name uttered in the same breath as that of Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird. Tatum has us singing his praises yet again after another remarkable feat during Wednesday’s matchup against the Miami Heat. After reaching the 30-point mark yet again, Tatum is now […]

Devin Booker has been so good this season that he’s forced his way into the MVP conversation early in the campaign. This man is currently averaging career-high marks across the board with 27.9 points on 47.0- percent shooting, 5.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 1.2 steals, while also connecting on 2.3 triples per contest. If you […]

Devin Booker may just be 26 years old, but it is clear that this young man has a lot of knowledge in his head. The Phoenix Suns superstar has been around in the league for quite some time now, and it goes without saying that he’s been through quite a lot already. Nevertheless, the 6-foot-5 […]

Russell Westbrook has been on a roll of late. He served as a spark for the Los Angeles Lakers yet again on Monday and the former league MVP proved to be a bright spot for his team amid their devastating last-second loss to the Indiana Pacers. This has been the trend for Russ over the […]

Kyrie Irving was the talk of the town not too long ago after he decided to promote an antisemitic film on Twitter. The Brooklyn Nets superstar was suspended by his team because of the same, and he had to go through quite a rigorous list of requirements before he was reinstated. There’s understandably been a […]

Despite a whole lot of interest from around the league in Jae Crowder, the Phoenix Suns have yet to pull the trigger on a trade deal for the 32-year-old veteran. Crowder clearly wants out and he has refused to play a single minute for the Suns until this issue is resolved. Despite this fact, the […]

For anyone and everyone who still has doubts about Aaron Rodgers’ toughness, then this recent development is for you. There was doubt surrounding the Green Bay Packers quarterback’s status for Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears after Rodgers suffered a rib injury in their Week 12 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Well, Rodgers himself has […]

Devin Booker has emerged as one of the top young superstars in the NBA today. Along with this is the fact that he’s gained more than a few naysayers along the way. The Phoenix Suns guard is taking this all in stride, though. Booker is well aware of all the noise and negativity. He’s not […]

There have been a few more controversial calls early in the season that of Stephen Curry being whistled for a traveling violation in the dying seconds of the Golden State Warriors’ loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. The game came down the wire and with less than 10 seconds remaining on the clock, […]

November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month. Few, if any, players in the NFL are more well-versed in this condition than Chicago Bears star quarterback Justin Fields. This is simply because of the fact that the 23-year-old himself suffers from the neurological disorder. Fields was in ninth grade when he had his first episode. At that […]

Luka Doncic put on yet another show on Tuesday night as the Dallas Mavericks took down the defending champions Golden State Warriors in what turned out to be a real nail-biter. Doncic led the way again for the Mavs, dropping a 40-point triple-double all over Stephen Curry and Co. We’re running out of superlatives to […]

Tuesday night produced quite a spectacle between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors. It was a matchup between two of the top teams in the NBA today, but there’s also no denying that fans and pundits alike were looking forward to the individual battle between Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry. It was the […]

Chris Paul has been out of action for the Phoenix Suns for 10 games now. The 37-year-old has been dealing with a lingering heel injury, and it’s kept him sidelined for half of his team’s games so far this season. At this point, however, it seems that Chris Paul is finally closing in on his […]

If there was anybody in the NBA that deserves his first career All-Star nod then it has to be Oklahoma City Thunder stud Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. This man has been playing some pretty insane basketball of late, and there’s no denying that this has caught the attention of the basketball world. Just ask Charles Barkley. In […]

In a recent podcast appearance, Charles Barkley dropped a truth bomb about beefing with Michael Jordan. As it turns out, these two former best friends hadn’t spoken for a decade now. This was all because of Barkley’s on-air comments that MJ took offense to. Speaking to Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks in a more recent interview, […]

Kawhi Leonard may have played just one season for the Toronto Raptors, but he is still widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have ever dawned on a Raptors jersey. The fact that the five-time All-Star led this team to its one and only NBA championship is a clear testament to this fact. […]

Christian Pulisic etched his name in the USMNT history books with his game-winning goal on Tuesday against Iran. Pulisic’s lone goal during the match decided the United States’ fate with the team now headed to the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup after finishing second in Group B. Pulisic’s first goal of the tournament […]