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The Jacksonville Jaguars aimed for their third straight win as they hosted the Kansas City Chiefs at EverBank Stadium on Monday. The Chiefs, however, also had the exact thing on their mind, having won back-to-back games after an inauspicious start. With both teams refusing to budge, the game was tied at 14-14 in the third […]

The Buffalo Bills suffered their first defeat of the season on Sunday after getting shocked by the New England Patriots, 23-20. Stefon Diggs, who signed with the Patriots in the offseason, returned to Highmark Stadium for the first time since the Bills traded him to the Houston Texans last year. He showed that regardless of […]

Two more teams opened their preseason schedule as the Atlanta Hawks visited the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Monday. The Hawks and the Rockets quickly shook off the rust as they had a high-scoring first half. Houston went into the halftime break with a four-point lead, 64-60. H-Town also had the biggest highlight of […]

Rookie Cam Ward had a giant smile as he walked off the field on Sunday. He had every reason to be visibly happy as he finally got his first win after the Tennessee Titans defeated the Arizona Cardinals by the skin of their teeth, 21-20. Aside from taking the monkey off Ward’s back, the Titans […]

Drake Maye couldn’t contain his joy as he was flanked by Stefon Diggs and Rhamondre Stevenson during the postgame interview after they upset the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium on Sunday. The Patriots escaped with the win, 23-20, after Maye led a gallant drive in the fourth quarter to set up Andy Borregales’ 52-yard field […]

To paraphrase the popular adage, when the going gets tough, Bryce Young gets going. He found Mitchell Evans for the go-ahead touchdown to help the Carolina Panthers pull off a come-from-behind win, 27-24, over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday. The Panthers fought back from a 17-point deficit to score their second victory. The Dolphins, meanwhile, […]

The New England Patriots scored a huge upset on Sunday after surviving the Buffalo Bills, 23-20, at Highmark Stadium courtesy of Andy Borregales’ 52-yard field goal. The Patriots improved to 3-2 and handed the Bills their first defeat of the season. It was a wire-to-wire affair for New England and Buffalo, with the latter tying […]

Running back Rhamondre Stevenson refused to get beaten up by an early fumble as he helped the New England Patriots upset the Buffalo Bills, 23-20, at Highmark Stadium on Sunday. Kicker Andy Borregales made the game-winning field goal for the Patriots from 52 yards, and Stevenson who kept them afloat in the second half with […]

It feels ages ago when Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs formed a talented duo on the Buffalo Bills, leading the team to deep runs. On Sunday, they found themselves on opposite sides anew as the New England Patriots visited Highmark Stadium. Diggs had a superb outing, finishing with 10 receptions for 146 yards, as the […]

The New Orleans Saints grabbed their first win of the season after beating the New York Giants, 26-14, on Sunday at Caesars Superdome. It was also the maiden victory of new coach Kellen Moore. The Saints ended their eight-game losing skid dating back to last season. They and the Giants now have identical 1-4 records. […]

The Buffalo Bills looked to remain undefeated as they hosted the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. As it was “Sunday Night Football,” legendary commentator Mike Tirico was once again in the booth. In the third quarter, he added another glorious call to his illustrious career. In fact, he may have outdone himself this time. […]

The Denver Broncos looked like they were dead in the water entering the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. But quarterback Bo Nix refused to accept their fate and led the Broncos on a furious rally to beat the defending champions, 21-17, at Lincoln Financial Field. Denver outscored Philadelphia, 18-0, in the final […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their preseason schedule by hosting the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on Sunday, and early on, it already felt like a regular contest. It was a seesaw battle in the opening quarter, with the Warriors taking a one-point lead, 32-31. The Lakers returned the favor in the second period […]

Sonic and Knuckles were at it again. Running backs Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery helped the Detroit Lions defeat the Cincinnati Bengals, 37-24, on Sunday at Paycor Stadium to notch their fourth straight win. Since dropping their first assignment, the Lions have been on a roll, especially on offense. Playing in his hometown, Montgomery had […]

When Anthony Davis made his debut for the Dallas Mavericks last season, he yelled to the fans at American Airlines Center: “I’m here!” Until he wasn’t. Davis, who was having a monster performance, failed to finish that game against the Houston Rockets as he suffered an adductor strain, which sidelined him for multiple weeks. He […]

Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers had to sweat and claw for their nail-biting victory over the Los Angeles Rams in overtime, 26-23, on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. The 49ers allowed the Rams to fight back from a double-digit deficit at halftime and force an extension. Eddie Piñeiro converted a 41-yard field goal to […]

The Los Angeles Rams rallied in the second half to force overtime but ultimately fell short against the San Francisco 49ers, 26-23, on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Joshua Karty tied the game at the end of regulation with a 48-yard field goal, but the 49ers answered with a 41-yard field goal from Eddy Piñeiro in […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a huge blow to their campaign after it was revealed that star quarterback Brock Purdy will be sidelined for an extended period after reaggravating his turf toe injury. It was confirmed by 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to NFL insider Ian Rapoport when asked about Purdy’s status prior to their game […]

It is deja vu for the Cleveland Browns and the Minnesota Vikings when they face off for the second time in London, as the NFL continues to showcase the game in different parts of the globe. The Browns and the Vikings will battle at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday. The first time the two teams […]

The Seattle Seahawks need all the help they can get to stop their losing skid against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday at Lumen Field. The last time the Seahawks beat the Buccaneers was in 2019. Seattle’s defense, however, will be badly handicapped versus Tampa Bay if Devon Witherspoon is deemed unable to play due […]

The Los Angeles Rams looked to stay undefeated at SoFi Stadium this season as they hosted the San Francisco 49ers on Thursday. The Rams wanted to ride the momentum from their win over the Indianapolis Colts, 27-20, in Week 4. They, however, had a lackluster start, with the 49ers taking a double-digit lead, 17-7, at […]

The mission was obvious for the San Francisco 49ers as they visited the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium on “Thursday Night Football”: Return to the win column. The 49ers won their first three assignments before bowing to the Jacksonville Jaguars, 26-21, in Week 4. They wanted to bounce back against the Rams in convincing […]

The Houston Texans will try to notch back-to-back wins as they visit the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. They gained momentum after beating the Tennessee Titans in Week 4 for their first victory of the season. The Texans could capitalize on the injury-stricken roster of the Ravens, with quarterback Lamar Jackson questionable […]

Looking for a way to turn their season around, the Cleveland Browns announced that they will bench veteran Joe Flacco and tap rookie Dillon Gabriel as the starting quarterback for their game against the Minnesota Vikings in London on Sunday. The Browns fell to 1-3 after getting annihilated by the Detroit Lions, 34-10, in Week […]

Kevin Durant will write another chapter in his colorful career as he is set to enter his first year with the Houston Rockets in the upcoming season after being traded by the Phoenix Suns. The Rockets are Durant’s fifth team, and he is hoping for a much better stint compared to his largely mediocre three-year […]

It has become almost an annual ritual. Every offseason, fans will get hyped as New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williams shows off his improved physique. Then a video of him dunking will go viral. But when the season rolls around, Williamson will get sidelined by a major injury. Williamson once again displayed a skinnier frame […]

After a string of lackluster campaigns, the Detroit Lions have become a strong contender in the NFC in recent years. It’s undeniable that quarterback Jared Goff has been the driving force behind the steady ascent. Last season, the Lions topped the NFC with a 15-2 record, tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for the best […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has easily become one of the favorite interviewees of reporters because of his candid personality. His collection of memorable soundbites has grown bigger over the years because of his playful honesty. But make no mistake, Edwards can be very serious on the hardwood. Once again, he will be tasked with […]

Spencer Rattler is still looking for his first win as a full-time starter, as the New Orleans Saints have dropped four straight assignments. But they have a good chance of finally entering the win column in Week 5 as they host the New York Giants at Caesars Superdome. The Saints are back home after two […]

Still recovering from a knee injury, Kyrie Irving could only watch from the sideline as the Dallas Mavericks started their training camp. But he made sure to make his presence felt by cheering them on, particularly Anthony Davis. Davis only played nine games for the Mavericks last season due to an adductor strain he sustained […]

When the queen speaks, everybody should listen. Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson expressed her support for Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier after the latter went off on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. During her exit interview on Tuesday, Collier called out Engelbert for supposedly not doing her job well, particularly in ensuring fair officiating, higher […]

For the first time since 2018, the Dallas Mavericks didn’t have a certain Luka Doncic present at their media day. While the team is trying to move on without the superstar guard, it looks like the fans aren’t completely ready yet. On Tuesday, Doncic posted a picture from his first media day as a member […]

It’s the end of the road for the Indiana Fever after bowing to the Las Vegas Aces in overtime in the winner-take-all Game 5, 107-98, on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Fever forced the extension at 86-86 after Odyssey Simms nailed a floater with 22.5 seconds left in regulation. The Aces had the chance […]

The Indiana Fever put up a courageous effort but ultimately fell short against the Las Vegas Aces in overtime in Game 5, 107-98, of their semifinals series on Tuesday. The Fever were outscored by the Aces in overtime, 21-12, as A’ja Wilson and company proved to be too much. It didn’t help that Indiana lost […]

The Las Vegas Aces are back in the WNBA Finals after escaping the Indiana Fever in overtime in Game 5, 107-98. The Aces exploded for 21 points in the extension to seal the win and set a date with the Phoenix Mercury for the championship. The Fever made a big rally in the fourth quarter […]

Someone should’ve called the fire station with the way Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier lit up a flame against the WNBA. Collier did the exact opposite of holding back during his exit interview on Tuesday following the Lynx’s elimination in the semifinals of the playoffs. She slammed the league for the supposed awful officiating, lack […]

There are only a few things Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James cannot do—suck at basketball at 40 years old, for instance—but he can definitely cut Kai Cenat’s hair. With that lame pun out of the way, James and Cenat, the popular streamer, have had several interactions over the years. They have developed a friendship […]

All eyes will be on highly touted rookie Cooper Flagg when he makes his debut for the Dallas Mavericks. The first overall pick will be eager to prove that he belongs in the NBA and make an immediate impact for the Mavericks, who are entering their first full run in the post-Luka Doncic era. On […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will look to stay unblemished in Week 5 when they host the Denver Broncos at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. The Eagles are coming off a tight win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 31-25, in Week 4, and will now face a squad teeming with confidence behind fast-rising quarterback Bo Nix. It […]