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It has been two years, but Anthony Davis has not forgotten one bit. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar still believes in his heart that he was robbed of the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year award — a title that currently and forever will belong to Giannis Antetokounmpo. In a recent interview, Davis himself revealed […]

A lot will be on the line for LeBron James in 2022-23. There are going to be a lot of expectations from him as he hopes to lead his team to a bounce-back campaign after what has been a disappointing past two seasons. For his part, however, LeBron is well aware of the burden that […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars pulled off the biggest upset in Week 3 after handing the Los Angeles Chargers their second straight loss. The Jaguars did not only defeat Justin Herbert and Co., but they pretty much laid the smack down on them with a 38-10 beatdown. After the game, the Chargers players were understandably devastated by […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook and Patrick Beverley don’t like each other very much. As it turns out, however, the beef between the two Los Angeles Lakers teammate might actually be a thing of the past. In a recent interview, Beverley revealed a never-before-heard story involving his own sister and Russ. Apparently, it was […]

There’s going to be a lot riding for the Los Angeles Lakers this coming season after they spent the past two years in basketball purgatory. Anthony Davis is well aware of what’s at stake for them in 2022-23 and he definitely isn’t shying away from it. Davis recently revealed that this is the exact mindset […]

LeBron James has had his fair share of moments with new Los Angeles Lakers teammate Patrick Beverley. LeBron knows what Pat Bev is all about, and this is exactly one of the reasons why the Lakers brought him to the team this offseason. LeBron is also well aware of the fact, however, that this man […]

Los Angeles Lakers vice president Rob Pelinka provided a lot of major updates during Monday’s press conference. With the flurry of new information that came in, it might be easy for some to overlook one significant development on the Kendrick Nunn front. Apparently, the 27-year-old has now cleared a major hurdle in his road to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will need to make a lot of improvements this coming season if they hope to emerge as a real threat to the title. They’ve already been there before, so now it’s just a matter of getting back to winning ways. This is clearly easier said than done, though, but for his […]

Chris Paul was placed in a precarious situation the moment the news broke about Phoenix Suns owner Robert Sarver’s workplace scandal. Paul is not only one of the most outspoken individuals in the league when it comes to social issues, but he also happened to serve as the NBPA president for many years. The 12-time […]

There has been a lot of trade buzz surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers all summer long. They’ve made a few moves this offseason, but none of them have been of the landscape-shifting variety. There are some who believe that LA’s inability to bring a new star in stems from their unwillingness to part ways with […]

The Buffalo Bills suffered their first loss of the season in disappointing fashion as an underdog Miami Dolphins side took a home victory, 21-19, in Week 3. Despite the loss, however, Josh Allen, Von Miller, and the rest of the Bills squad can only see the silver lining in this early test. Allen had no […]

James Wiseman has been through quite a lot over the past two years. After being drafted by the Golden State Warriors as the No. 2 overall pick in 2020, the 7-foot big man ended up missing more than half of his rookie campaign due to a brutal injury. Wiseman suffered a torn meniscus on his […]

Either the Denver Broncos are really good or they’re just extremely lucky. It could also be the case that the San Francisco 49ers are in pretty bad shape right now. Either way, Russell Wilson didn’t have the best of games on Sunday, but somehow, the Broncos still managed to log an 11-10 victory over the […]

It’s been 14 long years, but to this very day, most football fans still remember Dan Orlovsky’s infamous error for the Detroit Lions during their unforgettable 0-16 season. Apparently, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo also has that Orlovsky play saved soundly in his own memory bank. On Sunday, Jimmy G decided to bust out […]

As the start of the new season quickly approaches, it has become increasingly clear that Russell Westbrook is still going to be a member of the Los Angeles Lakers for 2022-23. It doesn’t seem like LA has given up on the prospect of potentially finding a new home for the former league MVP but at […]

San Francisco 49ers fans everywhere were able to breathe a collective sigh of relief after star wide receiver Deebo Samuel was able to return to the sideline after a brief trip to the medical tent during their Week 3 matchup against the Denver Broncos. The 26-year-old took some time before he was able to get […]

Tom Brady and Aaron Rogers faced off on Sunday in what could have been the final matchup between these two icons. It wasn’t exactly the most thrilling spectacle, however, as the Green Bay Packers managed to squeeze out a 14-12 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Brady and the Bucs did not go down without […]

The New England Patriots did not only suffer a 37-26 loss at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, but the Week 3 defeat also cost them quite a bit. This came in the form of a very concerning injury to star quarterback Mac Jones, who now seems in line to miss time due […]

Despite the fact that he’s been dealing with a rib injury, Justin Herbert still managed to close out the game as his Los Angeles Chargers were blown out by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 38-10, on Sunday night. It was a deflating loss for the Chargers, who are now 1-2 to start the new season. After the […]

Emotions were high on Sunday as the Kansas City Chiefs tried to build on their undefeated start to the season in their Week 3 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. It was a tight game through and through, and at one point, Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes got involved in a bit of a spat with […]

Stephen Curry has finally spoken out about the Robert Sarver saga with the Phoenix Suns. Now that the embattled millionaire has decided to sell his stake in the team following a highly-publicized workplace scandal, Curry believes that the situation has taken the right course. Curry revealed that he too got on the phone with NBA […]

The Indianapolis Colts pulled off a major upset against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday as Matt Ryan and Co. emerged with a hard-fought 20-17. It did not come without controversy, though, with Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones being flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct following a key third-down sack on Ryan. It led to a crucial […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has already achieved so much in his career. He’s already won back-to-back MVP titles as well as an NBA championship. Nevertheless, it is clear that Giannis has no intention of resting on his laurels. In a recent press conference, Antetokounmpo reveals how motivated he remains to be at this point in his career. […]

Joey Bosa was forced to exit in the first quarter of the Los Angeles Chargers’ Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 27-year-old looked like he was in considerable pain as he headed to the medical tent with an apparent groin injury, and right now, it looks like this could be an issue for […]

Jae Crowder has been making headlines of late after reports emerged that the Phoenix Suns have been trying to find a new home for the 32-year-old veteran. Crowder’s looming exit has now become even more imminent after the team made a telling decision with regard to his status for training camp. According to NBA insider […]

The Miami Dolphins pulled off arguably the biggest upset on Sunday night as they took down the previously undefeated Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills, 21-19. It was a thrilling encounter that went down the wire, and for his part, Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was understandably exhausted after the matchup. After managing to sneak […]

Back in July, Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon was involved in a controversial incident with a Green Bay Police Department officer. The 24-year-old was seen getting shoved by the officer during an exhibition match between Manchester City and Bayern Munich at Lambeau Field. The video of the incident went completely viral as fans […]

The sporting world witnessed a truly historic moment on Friday night as the great Roger Federer took the tennis court for one final time. He teamed up with another all-time great in Rafael Nadal in a doubles match at the Laver Cup in London, and the pair shared quite an endearing moment at the end […]

The New York Knicks made a major splash as soon as free agency opened this summer as they confirmed the big-money signing of highly sought-after free agent Jalen Brunson. This high-profile move did not come without controversy, though, with the Knicks being accused of tampering with the ex-Dallas Mavericks guard. In a recent interview on […]

The New Orleans Saints enter Week 3 with a 1-1 record as they look to get back to winning ways against the Carolina Panthers. At this point, however, the Saints seem to be in danger of having to sit both Jameis Winston and Alvin Kamara due to their respective injuries. On Friday, New Orleans officially […]

There’s probably no New York Knicks fan out there that was happy to hear about the team’s botched trade pursuit for Donovan Mitchell. For his part, however, team president Leon Rose is seeing the silver lining in all this. So much so, that the high-ranking Knicks executive believes that the team marked a monumental offseason […]

It was a bittersweet day for the world of tennis as Roger Federer played his last competitive match in what has been a truly legendary career. It was sad to see an icon of the sport take the court for one final time, but also, it was a celebration of a legacy that will forever […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been dealing with a couple of injuries to their stars to start the season. The good news for them is that wide receiver Michael Gallup now appears to be closing in on his highly-anticipated return to action. For his part, Dallas’ new WR1 CeeDee Lamb is hyped for Gallup’s comeback. Lamb […]

Ime Udoka saw his coaching career take a massive turn for the worse after he was slapped with a one-year suspension by the Boston Celtics for having an illicit affair with a female employee of the organization. It isn’t just his career that is in jeopardy right now, though, as his relationship with long-time fiance […]

Season 2 of The Kardashians just launched on Thursday and as usual, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the mega-hit reality show. So much so, that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to want in on the action. Giannis recently had an encounter with “Kris Jenner” and he took full advantage of the opportunity […]

It has now been 21 months since we saw David Bakhtiari on the field for the Green Bay Packers. The two-time All-Pro offensive tackle tore his ACL in December of 2020, and he’s been on the shelf since. After being forced to sit out the entire year last season, it now sounds like the 30-year-old […]

The end has come for the great Roger Federer. The 41-year-old tennis legend recently announced his retirement, and on Friday, he took the court for one final time as he teamed up with arch-rival and good friend Rafael Nadal in the Men’s Doubles division of the Laver Cup. It was an emotional moment for the […]

ESPN has released its full NBArank list for the 2022-23 season, and to say that it’s a tad contentious would be an understatement. There are two glaring absences in the Top 5 and they come in the form of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets. It goes without […]

It didn’t take long before the Boston Celtics made their decision on Ime Udoka after it was revealed that the head coach had an affair with a female employee of the organization. As it turns out, however, there could be much more to this than what’s on the surface. According to NBA insider Shams Charania […]