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Ben Simmons was forced to exit the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-102 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday due to a left knee injury. The former Rookie of the Year was unable to return to the game, and it now looks like he could be in for another spell on the sidelines with this latest knock. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were having a lot of fun on Tuesday night. The players were all smiles as they amassed a 17-point lead over the Indiana Pacers in the fourth quarter and were on the brink of logging their sixth win in the past seven games. And then, disaster struck. The Lakers somehow allowed […]

Patrick Beverley served the third and final game of his league-mandated suspension on Monday as the Los Angeles Lakers suffered a deflating loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers. That’s now three games spent on the sidelines for Pat Bev after shoving Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton to the ground in a heated […]

The USMNT made history on Tuesday after securing their spot in the knockout stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup with a massive 1-0 win over Iran. The entire US soccer fanbase was at the edge of their seat as they watched the match, only to see their team advance to the next round by […]

The festivities of the 2022 FIFA World Cup were besmirched by reports pertaining to workers losing their lives during the preparations for the prestigious tournament. Initial reports suggested that around 40 people — mostly migrant workers — died as Qatar pushed the timeline to host the 29-day Finals tournament. In a shocking revelation, Qatari World […]

The USMNT logged their first win in the FIFA World Cup on Tuesday and it could not have come at a better time. The Americans secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Iran, which allowed them to secure their spot in the knockout stage. After drawing their first two matches against Wales and England, the USMNT […]

Scottie Barnes came off the bench for the Toronto Raptors for the first time this season on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The reigning Rookie of the Year made his way back from a two-game injury absence, and coach Nike Nurse deemed it would be best to have his prized youngster come off the bench […]

It’s no secret that the younger players on the Golden State Warriors have struggled mightily this season. There is no bigger testament to this fact that 2020 No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman was sent down to the G League. For his part, Warriors big man Kevon Looney is all too familiar with this situation. […]

The Boston Celtics caught fire in the first quarter of Monday night’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. Their opponents did not know what hit them after the C’s drained no less than 10 3-pointers in the opening period of the contest. The Celtics’ red-hot start to Monday’s game led to a franchise record for most […]

Karl-Anthony Towns could be in line for a lengthy injury spell after he was helped off the court during Monday’s matchup against the Washington Wizards. It was a non-contact injury for the Minnesota Timberwolves star, which means this could possibly be something serious. Towns suffered what is being labeled as a lower right leg injury […]

Indiana Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin has taken the NBA by storm. Some might even go as far as saying that he’s the best rookie in his class thus far. One thing you can say for sure about Mathurin is that he is not lacking in self-confidence. Even before the season started, the 20-year-old decided to […]

The Sacramento Kings have been quite a revelation this season. There’s no denying that it’s still early in the campaign, but based on what we’ve seen from this team so far, it’s hard for Kings fans not to get excited about their playoff chances this season. Sacramento star De’Aaron Fox clearly feels the same way. […]

It wasn’t too long ago that Los Angeles Lakers fans were pretty much begging the front office to trade away Russell Westbrook. The former league MVP has since turned his season around and he’s established himself as a key piece for the team coming off the bench. All of a sudden, calls for Russ’ ouster […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves did not know what hit them on Sunday night after the Golden State Warriors unleashed their full wrath on them in the opening period of their game. The defending champs amassed a huge lead early on and they never looked back, securing a 137-114 blowout win at the expense of the Wolves. […]

Pascal Siakam has missed the last 10 games for the Toronto Raptors due to a lingering groin injury. Well, that’s going to be the extent of his hiatus after it was confirmed that the All-Star forward will be available to play on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. NBA insider Eric Koreen of The Athletic reported […]

There was some fear that Odell Beckham Jr. derailed his own career after he was involved in a controversial incident on Sunday that involved him being kicked off a plane in Miami. As it turns out, however, the New York Giants seem undeterred by OBJ’s recent scandal. Videos of Beckham being escorted by police as […]

Vin Diesel was in attendance for one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ games in the Crypto.com Arena. The Hollywood superstar then decided to use one of his photos from the occasion to send a message on Instagram involving Britney Griner. In his post, Diesel stated how he’s supporting the cause for Griner’s release from a […]

The Toronto Raptors emerged as one of Kevin Durant’s potential destinations last summer when he demanded a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. This wasn’t just baseless rumors either, as the Raptors were supposedly one of the few teams that actually had a shot to land the former league MVP. KD himself stated in the past […]

You can never question Aaron Rodgers’ toughness when it comes to playing through injuries. This was exactly the case on Sunday night as the Green Bay Packers superstar quarterback attempted to play through a rib injury in their heartbreaking loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Rodgers sustained the injury in the third quarter after a sack […]

To say that Lamar Jackson was disappointed by the manner in which the Baltimore Ravens lost on Sunday night would be a complete understatement. The Ravens squandered a considerable lead only to let the Jacksonville Jaguars come from behind to produce an unlikely upset in what turned out to be a very competitive matchup. Jackson […]

After Sunday night’s devastating 40-33 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, the Green Bay Packers now just have a 3% chance to make it to the playoffs. Be that as it may, Aaron Rodgers isn’t quite ready to throw in the towel just yet. Rodgers took a massive hit in the third quarter against the Eagles […]

Ja Morant is a special player. It’s hard to find an apt comparison to the Memphis Grizzlies superstar. One man that could be considered to be in the same mold would be Derrick Rose. Not the Derrick Rose who’s currently become a role player for the New York Knicks, but the D-Rose who sent shockwaves […]

The Washington Wizards put up a formidable fight against the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, but in the end, the Jayson Tatum-less Celtics proved too strong for the Wizards. In spite of a 33-17 fourth quarter in favor of Washington, the Celtics were still able to hold on to secure a 130-121 win at the […]

Jalen Brunson’s strong play this season has made it easier for New York Knicks fans to forget about the disappointment from the offseason. The Knicks had a real chance to bring Donovan Mitchell to New York only for the Cleveland Cavaliers to swoop in at the 13th hour. Brunson, however, has had a scorching start […]

Ja Morant had just one of the best all-around performances of his young career on Sunday as he led the Memphis Grizzlies to a hard-fought 127-123 win over the New York Knicks. Morant logged just the fifth triple-double of his career on Sunday and the fact that he did it in Madison Square Garden made […]

The New York Knicks and the Memphis Grizzlies battled it out on Sunday night in what turned out to be a real spectacle. It was an eye-opening matchup between two of the top guards in the NBA today in Ja Morant and Jalen Brunson, but in the end, it was the Grizzlies that pulled through, […]

Another day, another technical foul for Draymond Green. The Golden State Warriors star wasn’t at all happy with this one, though, after Green was whistled for a technical foul for excessively celebrating while on the bench. After the game, the Warriors vet shared his true thoughts on the call as he tried his best not […]

The Boston Celtics were without superstar swingman Jayson Tatum on Sunday night as they took on the Washington Wizards. This did not turn out to be much of an issue for them, though, with Jaylen Brown stepping up to the plate without his backcourt running mate. Brown exploded for a season-high 36 points on 13-of-23 […]

On Sunday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves proved no match to the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry and Co. came firing out the gates and never looked back after torching the Wolves in the opening period. The Dubs cruised to a dominant 137-114 win over a hapless Minnesota side. For his part, Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert […]

The problems kept on rolling again for the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday after yet another disappointing defeat. This time around, the heartbreak came in the form of Baltimore allowing the Jacksonville Jaguars to pull off an unlikely come-from-behind victory, 28-27. Lamar Jackson had another rough outing in this one, and it is clear that he […]

Odell Beckham Jr. made headlines on Sunday after he was kicked off a plane in Miami. According to initial reports, the high-profile free agent was removed from the flight because he refused to wear his seatbelt while coming in and out of consciousness. OBJ’s camp has now come out with an official statement regarding the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to keep their hot streak going on Monday when they take on a surging Indiana Pacers side that has lost just two out of their last 10 games. LA has likewise been on quite a roll of late despite the myriad of injuries they have been dealing with, […]

The New York Jets bounced back in a major way on Sunday following their disappointing Week 11 loss to the New England Patriots. After scoring just three points against the Pats, the Jets put on an offensive clinic on Sunday as they blew out Chicago, 31-10. This was thanks in large part to an eye-popping […]

Emotions were running high for the Denver Broncos on Sunday night as they stared down another defeat, this time against a Carolina Panthers squad that had lost three out of their last four games. At one point, Russell Wilson and Mike Purcell were seen having an intense moment on the sidelines, which unsurprisingly sent shockwaves […]

The Brooklyn Nets ended their recent three-game road trip with a disappointing loss to the Indiana Pacers, 128-117. This resulted in Kevin Durant and Co. losing two out of their last three contests as they continue to struggle to reach the .500 mark. Nets head coach Jacque Vaugh could not help out but point out […]

With the Toronto Raptors dealing with a slew of injuries at the moment, certain players have been required to step up to the plate. One of them is OG Anunoby and the 25-year-old has responded in a major way. Anunoby had another noteworthy performance on Saturday night as he helped the Raptors to a 105-100 […]

The New York Knicks have lost three out of their last four games, and there’s no denying that RJ Barrett’s production — or the lack thereof — has been a key factor behind this team’s recent slump. Barrett had a brutal stretch last week where he averaged just 12.6 points in five games played. During […]

The season all but ended for LSU football on Saturday night after they suffered a heartbreaking 38-23 defeat at the hands of Texas A&M. The Tigers were the favorites to win this one as they looked to keep their playoff hopes alive. Apparently, the Aggies never got the memo. LSU football Twitter was unsurprisingly in […]

In case you missed it, LeBron James WENT OFF on Saturday night in a masterful performance against the San Antonio Spurs. The four-time NBA champ led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 143-138 victory with a season-high 39-point explosion that sent shockwaves around the league. If you’re on social media then you likely wouldn’t have […]