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The Denver Broncos cruised to an easy win over the Cincinnati Bengals, 28-3, on “Monday Night Football” at Empower Field at Mile High and improved to 2-2. The Broncos shut down the Bengals in the last three quarters with their gritty defense, while quarterback Bo Nix engineered their balanced offense. Nix threw for a season-high […]

At this point, the New York Jets might need a sorcerer to start at quarterback and mystically turn the season around. The Jets remained winless in four games after bowing to the Miami Dolphins, 27-21, at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday. They tried to rally in the fourth quarter after being down by 14 points. […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a world of pain after suffering their second straight rout, losing to the Denver Broncos, 28-3, at Empower Field at Mile High. The Bengals started the scoring after Evan McPherson kicked in a 26-yard field goal in the first quarter. The number of points the team added after that: Zero. […]

As usual, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was in high spirits when he participated in the team’s media day on Monday. He looked pretty comfortable. After all, he’s been here before—16 times, to be exact. Now in his 17th season, it seems nothing has changed for the fun-loving Curry. He kidded around with teammates […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill grimaced in pain as he was carted off the field in the third quarter against the New York Jets on Monday after suffering a leg injury. Hill fell to the ground after catching a pass from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa as he landed awkwardly. He was immediately taken to the […]

While the Kansas City Chiefs and the Miami Dolphins have had intense battles in recent years, that did not stop quarterback Patrick Mahomes from expressing his concern after wide receiver Tyreek Hill suffered a knee injury on Monday. After all, they played together on the Chiefs for five seasons. Hill was carted off the field […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell short in their comeback bid against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, losing the NFL’s inaugural game in Dublin, Ireland, 24-21, at Croke Park. The Vikings fell to 2-2, while the Steelers improved to 3-1. The defeat was extra costly for Minnesota as right tackle Brian O’Neill suffered an MCL sprain in […]

It has been quite the journey for Miami Dolphins tight end Darren Waller, to say the least. On Monday, he added another chapter to his storybook life as he played his first game since coming out of retirement. Waller did not play last season after stepping away from the game. But in his return against […]

More than 74,000 fans trooped to Croke Park for the first-ever NFL game in Dublin, Ireland on Sunday. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Minnesota Vikings, 24-21, in a tightly fought duel. The Steelers held on to the win despite being outscored by the Vikings, 15-3, in the fourth quarter. Pittsburgh improved to 3-1 and gave […]

The Green Bay Packers fell short in getting the win against the Dallas Cowboys as their meeting on “Sunday Night Football” ended in a tie, 40-40, in overtime. It looked like the Packers would secure the victory after Romeo Doubs scored on a 15-yard pass from Jordan Love with only 1:45 left in regulation and […]

It was all smiles for Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott and Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons after their much-anticipated matchup on Sunday ended in a 40-40 tie. Prescott and Parsons shared a wholesome moment on the field after the final whistle, as they expressed their appreciation for each other. They played together for […]

It was an anti-climactic finish for the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers on Sunday but an exciting one nevertheless. The game ended in a 40-40 tie in overtime after Packers kicker Brandon McManus converted a 34-yard field goal. The game was highly anticipated as it was the first return to AT&T Stadium of […]

The Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys lived up to the billing as they battled down to the wire at AT&T Stadium on “Sunday Night Football.” The two teams engaged in an intense battle, giving the fans what they wanted. Except maybe for the finish. The game ended in a 40-40 tie in overtime […]

The Los Angeles Rams notched two wins on Sunday: 1. They won against the Indianapolis Colts, and 2. They won on social media. The Rams beat the Colts, 27-20, in come-from-behind fashion at SoFi Stadium. Matthew Stafford connected with Tutu Atwell for a monster 88-yard touchdown with only 1:33 left in the fourth quarter to […]

The Detroit Lions hardly broke a sweat against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, running away with the easy win, 34-10, at Ford Field. The Lions notched their third victory in a row after dropping their opening assignment against the Green Bay Packers. Detroit held a commanding lead, 20-7, at halftime after scoring 13 in the […]

Following the great success of Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show at Super Bowl LIX, the NFL is banking on Bad Bunny, another popular rapper, to sustain the widespread appeal of the annual spectacle. On Sunday, the NFL announced that Bad Bunny will headline the halftime show of Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara in February. Roc […]

Defensive end Micah Parsons made his first return to AT&T Stadium on Sunday since being traded by the Dallas Cowboys to the Green Bay Packers, a move that ended a long-standing saga that got uglier by the day. Parsons and Cowboys owner Jerry Jones failed to find a compromise regarding a larger contract extension. It […]

With retirement possibly on the horizon for veterans Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors are building on the future to ensure continuity and remain in contention for the upcoming years. On Sunday, NBA insider Shams Charania reported that the Warriors signed rookie Will Richard to a four-year deal, adding him […]

Despite still having one of the best players in the world in Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks have failed to return to the NBA Finals and reclaim the title they won in 2021. The Bucks have been derailed by Antetokounmpo’s injuries in the last few playoffs, where they have been eliminated in the first round […]

Star quarterback Russell Wilson looked like he was on his way to the Hall of Fame when he won the Super Bowl title with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014. It appeared to be a legacy-defining moment, and many thought Wilson would win more rings. Fast forward to today, Wilson is in limbo with the New […]

It wasn’t difficult for Arizona Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon to pinpoint their biggest hole in their tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks, 23-20, at State Farm Stadium on Thursday. The Cardinals put up a valiant effort in the fourth quarter, tying the game at 20-20 in the final seconds after being down by as much […]

The Seattle Seahawks avoided a total meltdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, escaping with the pulsating victory, 23-20, to improve to 3-1. Jason Myers kicked in the game-winning field goal from 52 yards to lift the Seahawks, who almost blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals tied […]

Quarterback Kyler Murray could only watch from the bench as the Seattle Seahawks escaped the Arizona Cardinals with a game-winning field goal as time expired at State Farm Stadium on Thursday. Kicker Jason Myers converted the 52-yard field goal to give the Seahawks the nail-biting victory, 23-20. It was a huge sigh of relief for Seattle, […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. pumped life into the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday after scoring a critical touchdown. Harrison caught the 16-yard pass from Kyler Murray to keep them afloat, 20-13, with only 5:50 left in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. KYLER MURRAY TO MARVIN HARRISON JR. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers surprised many last season after winning 36 games despite a very inexperienced roster and key players in and out of the lineup due to injuries. Coach Chauncey Billups has molded the Trail Blazers into a hard-fighting unit. Their 36-win campaign was the team’s highest in the last four years and a […]

While most guys nearing 40 are already making frequent trips to the pharmacy, Calais Campbell is still out there tackling younger dudes for the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals hosted the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, looking to nail their third win of the season. The Seahawks also entered the game with a […]

A few days ago, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles supported the Philadelphia Eagles amid incessant criticisms of the tush push. Now, another member of an opposing team defended the Eagles, particularly quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 33-26, in Week 3 to remain unbeaten. Hurts threw 204 yards and three […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter training camp with renewed optimism with Luka Doncic looking deeply motivated in his first full season with the team as he underwent a physical transformation in the summer. The Lakers did not make big splashes in the offseason, only adding Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia. While some […]

If there’s one guy on the San Francisco 49ers who is eager to move forward and further prove himself, it’s wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall had a tumultuous rookie stint after getting shot by a teenage robber in Union Square last year. Sustaining a chest wound forced him to miss six games, delaying his debut […]

The Boston Celtics are going through a retool after overhauling the roster this offseason. With Jayson Tatum out due to his Achilles injury and former cogs Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford now gone, the Celtics will be in for a tough ride. Fans will witness a new-look squad—in every sense of the word. […]

Something has to give between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles when they both stake their undefeated records in Week 4 on Sunday. The Buccaneers remained undefeated after escaping the New York Jets, 29-27, in Week 3. It’s their first 3-0 start since 2005. The Eagles, meanwhile, are still unblemished in their title […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will enter his 18th year in the NBA. Throughout his legendary career, the league has undergone a multitude of changes, including the 3,000 names of Metta Sandiford-Artest. One thing, however, has remained as constant as tomorrow: Durant is still the NBA’s undisputed Petty King on social media. It’s always interesting, […]

The Tennessee Titans raised eyebrows after shipping cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. to the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in next year’s draft. The move caught many off guard, especially since it’s way ahead of the trade deadline. Speculations quickly arose that the Titans might part ways with more players […]

When Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker entered the NBA in 2018, he was just a wide-eyed 18-year-old. He wasn’t even legally allowed to drink. But for athletes, time can be on warp speed. Today, Booker is now the main veteran of the Suns, with his young teammates looking up to him for guidance. In July, […]

After yet another injury-riddled campaign, fans are fervently hoping that Anthony Davis can stay healthy to lead the Dallas Mavericks back to the NBA Finals. Davis only played nine games for the Mavericks last season following the league-altering midseason trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his debut for Dallas, he strained his left adductor, […]

News flash: It’s Jaxson Dart’s time now. The rookie quarterback will finally make his first start for the New York Giants in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers after the team called him up amid Russell Wilson’s mediocre showing. The Giants are now 0-3 after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 22-9, on Sunday. […]

Even without playing a single second yet in the league, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey already found himself in the middle of a controversy after he refused to work out for several teams before the NBA Draft in June. Bailey’s manager, Omar Cooper, also reportedly told at least one squad that the former Rutgers standout […]

The much-hyped Russell Wilson Experiment ended in just three games for the New York Giants. Well, at least for now. With the Giants losing their first three assignments in Wilson’s maiden stint, the team decided to pull him as the starting quarterback and replace him with Jaxson Dart. The rookie signal-caller has yet to see […]

The Las Vegas Aces evened up their semifinals series against the Indiana Fever after winning Game 2 in convincing fashion, 90-68, on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. A’ja Wilson had another stellar two-way performance with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, nine rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. She set the tone early for the Aces, […]