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Bo Nix has been welcomed by the fans of the Denver Broncos ever since he was drafted by the team as the 12th overall pick in 2024. It’s hard not to like the young quarterback, who has endeared himself to the city with his strong work ethic and all-business attitude. His impressive showing in his […]

The Denver Broncos notched their seventh straight victory after escaping the Las Vegas Raiders, 10-7, in a bogged-down game at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday. The Broncos improved to a league-leading 8-2 record, while also extending their league-best home winning streak to 10 games dating back to last season. The defense held the […]

Despite playing arguably their worst game of the season, the Denver Broncos managed to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 10-7, on Thursday at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos tallied their seventh straight victory to improve to a league-leading 8-2, including 5-0 at home. Bo Nix couldn’t get their offense flowing, especially in the […]

After a season-opening loss to Arizona, Florida bounced back in a big way by annihilating North Florida by 40 points, 104-64, on Wednesday at Stephen O’Connell Center. The third-ranked Gators came out firing and erected a commanding lead, 52-28, at halftime. It was mere formality from there, as the Ospreys were severely outmatched. With the […]

Former NFL player Antonio Brown is facing yet another legal problem after he was extradited from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, over an attempted murder with a firearm charge in Florida, according to multiple reports. Brown is set to be moved to a jail in Miami on Thursday after being held in a jail in New […]

Jalen Green made his much-anticipated debut for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday as they hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Green was acquired by the Suns, along with Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, and Rasheer Fleming, in a seven-team deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in the offseason. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their fifth straight win after squeaking past the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic once again waving his magic wand. Doncic put on an all-around show with 35 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists, five steals, and two blocks. He scored at will and toyed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward will set a personal milestone, while quarterback Aaron Rodgers could achieve one as well, when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. According to ESPN, Heyward will play in his 220th game to tie Hall of Fame center Mike Webster for second most in […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. They dropped to 2-6 in what has been a lowly start to their campaign. The Mavericks had the chance to send the game into overtime, but forward Cooper Flagg missed his running […]

He may not agree to it, but there’s no question that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is one of the faces of the NBA. He draws a crowd anywhere he plays with his devil-may-care style and colorful personality. He returned to action against the New York Knicks on Wednesday after missing their last four games […]

Marcus Smart probably had the biggest sigh of relief after the Los Angeles Lakers escaped the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers were holding on to the precious two-point lead with only 1.2 seconds left in the game when Smart committed a head-scratching inbound error. He tried to quickly heave […]

Luka Doncic returned to action after a one-game absence as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers clawed back to complete the nail-biting victory, 118-116, and extend their winning streak to five games. The Purple and Gold were down by as much as nine points in […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg looked dejected as he talked to reporters after their two-point loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. The Mavericks absorbed their third straight loss, dropping them to 2-6, including 2-4 at home. It has been a challenging campaign for Flagg, to say the least. […]

Another day, another example of Victor Wembanyama gobbling up the entire universe. The San Antonio Spurs visited Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, looking to halt the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game winning streak. The Spurs, meanwhile, were aiming to bounce back from their first loss of the season, bowing to the Phoenix Suns, 130-118, on Sunday. Wembanyama […]

The injury problems of the Chicago Bears do not seem to end. The Bears have been battling with a depleted roster all season, affecting their continuity on the field. Still, they have found ways to succeed, having won five of their last six games, including a come-from-behind victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, 47-42, in Week […]

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns may not admit it outwardly, but facing his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, will always be extra motivational for him. On Wednesday, he helped the Knicks trample the Timberwolves, 137-114, at Madison Square Garden, as they remained unbeaten in five games at home. Towns tallied a double-double of 15 […]

The Brooklyn Nets finally entered the win column after beating the Indiana Pacers, 112-103, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. The Nets dropped their first seven assignments before scoring the much-needed victory on the road. The Nets had a strong start to take an early lead. But the Pacers outscored them, 41-29, in the second period […]

As if the woes of the Washington Wizards are not enough, guard Bilal Coulibaly failed to finish their game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday due to a leg injury. The Wizards visited TD Garden, hoping to snap their five-game losing streak. But alas, they suffered another blowout defeat, 136-107. They fell to 1-7. Coulibaly […]

The Detroit Pistons notched their fourth straight win after defeating the Utah Jazz, 114-103, at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The confidence of the Pistons continues to soar, as they improved to 5-2, including 3-1 at home. Detroit didn’t start well against the Jazz, who lost Walker Kessler to a season-ending shoulder injury. Ron Holland […]

The Utah Jazz held their breath after guard Keyonte George appeared to have suffered a head injury in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The Jazz cannot afford to lose another key player following the season-ending shoulder injury of center Walker Kessler. George was trying to score when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will put their four-game winning streak on the line as they host the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers, currently owning a 6-2 record, have been playing terrific as of late despite their inconsistent roster, which has been hobbled by injuries. In particular, LeBron James has yet […]

The Green Bay Packers suffered a huge blow after tight end Tucker Kraft sustained a season-ending ACL injury in their loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Kraft’s absence will further handicap the Packers, who are already dealing with various injuries to wide receivers Jayden Reed and Christian Watson, linebacker Brenton Cox […]

The New York Jets said goodbye to a beloved member of the defensive unit after shipping Quinnen Williams to the Dallas Cowboys before the trade deadline on Tuesday. In exchange, the Cowboys sent Mazi Smith, a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 first-round pick to the Jets, who are seemingly already looking ahead amid another […]

Just a few weeks ago, DeAndre Jordan’s career was in purgatory as he had yet to sign with a team. Thankfully, the New Orleans Pelicans took a chance on him to add more veteran presence to their young roster. While Jordan has not seen a lot of playing time, he has been a welcome addition […]

It’s not an NBA game if Dillon Brooks is not involved in any shape or form—even if he’s wearing street clothes. The Phoenix Suns visited the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Tuesday, but Brooks sat out the contest due to a core injury. Still, Brooks made his presence felt on the bench. But […]

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham didn’t break the internet, but her picture with star actress Sydney Sweeney during a NASCAR event got plenty of traction—pun unintended. Cunningham and Sweeney were both at Phoenix Raceway on Sunday to catch the finale of the NASCAR Cup Series Championship. The Fever star couldn’t help but fangirl over the […]

The Golden State Warriors absorbed a tough blow in their game against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday at Chase Center after Jimmy Butler was forced to exit after the first half. The Warriors started strong, outscoring the Suns, 33-19, in the opening quarter. But Butler, who was included in the injury report before the contest, […]

If you’re shaking your head every time you hear someone shouting “6-7,” you’re not alone. It has gotten too far and might further bury the brain-rotting humankind to the depths of the earth. Just ask Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. The 76ers visited the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Tuesday. Before the tipoff, […]

Bring out the confetti and get ready for a three-day parade in the Big Easy! Because the New Orleans finally broke into the win column after beating the Charlotte Hornets, 116-112, at Smoothie King Center on Tuesday. The Pelicans, who played without Zion Williamson due to a hamstring injury, lost their first six assignments before […]

The Toronto Raptors had a special guest during their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday: Toronto Tempo coach Sandy Brondello. A few hours before the contest, the Tempo announced that they signed Brondello as their first coach. The Tempo are the WNBA’s newest expansion team and will begin their inaugural campaign […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green may have just made himself public enemy No. 1 in the Big D after he completely blasted Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. The Cowboys have been having an up-and-down campaign, holding a 3-5-1 record. Despite the return of Prescott from a hamstring injury that limited him to only eight […]

The Philadelphia Eagles got pretty busy during the trade deadline, as the front office made several moves to bolster the defense ahead of their impending push for the playoffs. The Eagles acquired linebacker Jaelen Phillips from the Miami Dolphins, cornerback Jaire Alexander from the Baltimore Ravens, and defensive back Michael Carter II from the New York […]

The Denver Nuggets will look to stay unblemished at home as they host the Miami Heat at Ball Arena on Wednesday. The Nuggets are coming off a win against the Sacramento Kings in a high-octane affair, 130-124, on Monday to improve to 4-2. Nikola Jokic scored a season-high 34 points and added seven rebounds, 14 […]

The Dallas Cowboys absorbed a tough loss at home after falling to the Arizona Cardinals, 27-17, at AT&T Stadium on Monday. The Cardinals ended their five-game losing skid, while the Cowboys dropped consecutive games for the first time under coach Brian Schottenheimer. The Cowboys were routed by the Denver Broncos, 44-24, in Week 8. They […]

While some might say that it’s a good problem to have for the Arizona Cardinals, the quarterback situation with Kyler Murray and Jacoby Brissett could be tough to navigate for coach Jonathan Gannon. Brissett had another strong showing in his third consecutive start in place of Murray, who’s nursing a foot injury. He led the […]

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner was serenaded by boos in his first return to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, as they faced off against his former team, the Indiana Pacers. Like their past battles, the game went down to the wire. The Bucks escaped with the win, 117-115, after Giannis Antetokounmpo sank the walk-off game-winner. Turner […]

Even the return of Ja Morant wasn’t enough for the Memphis Grizzlies to avoid their straight loss after losing to the Detroit Pistons, 114-106, at FedExForum on Monday. Morant sat out their game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday after he was slapped with a one-game suspension by the Grizzlies for his pointed remarks at […]

Jacoby Brissett starred in his third consecutive start amid the foot injury of Kyler Murray, as he led the Arizona Cardinals past the Dallas Cowboys, 27-17, at AT&T Stadium on Monday. Coming off a bye week, the Cardinals snapped their five-game losing streak to improve to 3-5. Brissett went 21-of-31 for 261 yards and two […]

The Dallas Cowboys got embarrassed in front of their home crowd at AT&T Stadium after bowing to the Arizona Cardinals, 27-17, on “Monday Night Football.” The Cowboys were favored to win, as the Cardinals were on a five-game losing streak. But alas, Jacoby Brissett and company played with the right amount of urgency to score […]