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A’ja Wilson and the Las Vegas Aces looked to bounce back as they hosted the Indiana Fever in Game 2 of their semifinal series in the playoffs on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. The Aces were upset by the Fever in Game 1, 89-73, on Sunday, and they wanted nothing else but to exact vengeance […]

The upset-seeking Phoenix Mercury tied their semifinals series against the league-leading Minnesota Lynx after winning Game 2 in overtime, 89-83, on Tuesday, stunning the packed Target Center. The Lynx drew first blood in the best-of-five matchup on Sunday, 82-69. But in Game 2, the Mercury displayed enough poise in crunch time to complete the come-from-behind […]

Baltimore Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson put up solid numbers despite their loss to the Detroit Lions, 38-30, at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday. Jackson went 21-of-27 for a season-high 288 yards and three touchdowns, helping the Ravens keep in step with the Lions in the first three quarters before eventually succumbing. They fell to 1-2. […]

The offensive one-two punch of the Detroit Lions did wonders again on Monday. Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery rushed for two touchdowns each as the Lions devoured the Baltimore Ravens, 38-30, at M&T Bank Stadium. The Lions’ running attack was in full display, with the duo of Gibbs and Montgomery, nicknamed Sonic and Knuckles after […]

The Detroit Lions employed a well-balanced attack to hack out the victory against the Baltimore Ravens, 38-30, at M&T Bank Stadium on Monday and improve to 2-1. With their offense humming, the Lions outscored the Ravens, 17-9, in the fourth quarter, highlighted by David Montgomery’s 31-yard rush in the closing minutes to seal the win. […]

The Baltimore Ravens had a strong chance to beat the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium on “Monday Night Football.” They, however, spiraled when it mattered the most and absorbed another painful loss. The Ravens gave up 17 points to the Lions in the fourth quarter, while scoring only nine of their own. It proved […]

M&T Bank Stadium was silenced on Monday after the Baltimore Ravens bowed to the Detroit Lions, 38-30. It was a see-saw affair for the majority of the game until the Lions went on a 17-9 scoring rampage in the fourth period to grab the victory on the road. Detroit improved to 2-1, while Baltimore dropped […]

Following a huge win in Week 2, the Detroit Lions traveled to M&T Bank Stadium on Monday to face the Baltimore Ravens. The Lions are coming off a complete annihilation of the Chicago Bears, 52-21, and they want to build on their high-scoring performance. The Ravens, however, are also coming off a big rout in […]

Just a season after winning the NBA Finals, the Boston Celtics are already in a transition period. With Jayson Tatum out for an extended period after suffering an Achilles injury in the last playoffs, team officials decided to focus on the future instead of rolling the dice in the upcoming campaign. The Celtics also reduced […]

When star quarterback Josh Allen won his first MVP trophy last season, it further signaled that bigger things are ahead for the Buffalo Bills, who have long been pining for a maiden Super Bowl title. Allen showed that he was the NFL’s top signal-caller, and the Bills rewarded him with a six-year contract extension worth […]

Terrel Bernard probably slept with a smile on Thursday after helping the Buffalo Bills defeat the Miami Dolphins with a crucial interception in the fourth quarter. With the Dolphins looking to tie the game or take the lead with only three minutes left, Bernard stole Tua Tagovalioa’s pass for Jaylen Waddle, practically sealing the win […]

The Las Vegas Aces set a date with the Indiana Fever in the best-of-five semifinals in the playoffs after escaping the Seattle Storm in Game 3 on Thursday. The contest went down to the wire. The Storm took the lead, 73-72, with 19.6 seconds left after Erica Wheeler’s bucket. But the Aces stayed composed and […]

The Miami Dolphins have yet to enter the win column this season after suffering their third straight loss on Thursday against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. The Dolphins looked to bounce back after back-to-back defeats to the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots. They stayed afloat throughout the contest despite the stellar performance […]

Even Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has chimed in on the controversy surrounding NFL legend Tom Brady after he sat in the coaches’ booth of the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady, a minority owner of the Raiders, was spotted wearing a headset in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Allegiant Stadium on […]

The Indiana Fever needed a wake-up call in their do-or-die Game 3 against the Atlanta Dream on Thursday. They found it during an unlikely moment. The Fever advanced to the semifinals of the playoffs after escaping the Dream, 87-85, at Gateway Center Arena behind the late-game heroics of Aliyah Boston and Lexie Hull. After the […]

The Buffalo Bills looked to continue their mastery of the Miami Dolphins when they faced off in Week 3 at Highmark Stadium on Thursday. The Bills have beaten the Dolphins in nine of their last 10 outings, and were aiming for a 3-0 card to start the season after beating the Baltimore Ravens and the […]

The Indiana Fever are through to the semifinals of the WNBA Playoffs after upsetting the Atlanta Dream in a nail-biting Game 3, 87-85, on Thursday at Gateway Center Arena. The Fever forced the winner-take-all contest after a convincing victory in Game 2 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Tuesday. It was Indiana’s first home game in the […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson added another feather to her cap after being named Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY). She will share the award with Minnesota Lynx forward Alanna Smith after they each received 29 votes. It is Wilson’s third DPOY trophy after also winning in 2022 and 2023. She could’ve won a […]

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills were gunning for a third straight win when they hosted the Miami Dolphins at Highmark Stadium on Thursday. The Bills were coming off an easy win over the New York Jets in Week 2, 30-10, despite Allen suffering a bloody nose after a big hit, while the Dolphins have […]

Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham will be one of the players to watch in the upcoming season following his breakout campaign in his fourth year in the NBA. Cunningham was named to the All-Star Game and the All-NBA Third Team for the first time after averaging career-highs of 26.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 9.1 assists. […]

The Minnesota Lynx advanced to the second round of the playoffs after sweeping the Golden State Valkyries in their best-of-three matchup on Wednesday. But the Valkyries didn’t make it easy for the Lynx in Game 2. Leaning on their strong start, they took a significant lead at halftime, 41-28. They even led by as much […]

By now, almost the entire galaxy knows who Luka Doncic is. His popularity surged even more after he joined the Los Angeles Lakers last season via a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Mavericks, which changed the entire landscape of the NBA. But in an interview with The Wall Street Journal’s Jason Gay, Doncic revealed some […]

Someone call the fire station because former NBA guard Patrick Beverley suffered a deep burn courtesy of Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young. In a recent episode of his podcast, Beverley criticized players for their supposed lack of effort in All-Star Games. Young reacted to the remark by telling Beverley to “relax” since he’s never been […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter started the season on a controversial note after spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott just six seconds into their opening game. He was immediately ejected from the game but luckily escaped suspension. In Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Carter contributed three quarterback hits and […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray is eager to return to action after sitting out most of last season due to injuries. With the Pelicans undergoing an overhaul, he is expected to play a big role once he is ready to suit up. Murray broke his hand after the Pelicans’ season opener, forcing him to […]

Heavy lies the crown, as the adage goes. That couldn’t be truer for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the Oklahoma City Thunder. As they prepare for their title defense in the upcoming season, the pressure will only mount. Gilgeous-Alexander, in particular, will be under intense scrutiny after leading the Thunder to the crown last […]

The New York Liberty looked to close out their best-of-three first-round series against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 at Barclays Center on Wednesday. The Liberty wanted to build on the momentum after taking care of business in Game 1, 76-69, and move forward with their title defense. The game was tied, 25-25, after the […]

The Indiana Fever forced a winner-take-all affair against the Atlanta Dream after taking Game 2, 77-60, of their best-of-three series on Tuesday. The Fever led throughout the game, playing with the right amount of desperation to stay alive. They did not disappoint the sellout crowd at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, which hosted the team’s first home game […]

The Seattle Storm found an unlikely hero in rookie Dominique Malonga as they beat the Las Vegas Aces, 86-83, in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series at Climate Pledge Arena on Tuesday. Malonga completed an and-1 play with 31 seconds left in the fourth quarter to give the Storm the lead, 86-83. After the […]

As a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders and an analyst for Fox Sports, NFL legend Tom Brady has to maintain a strong focus on the league. The Raiders split their first two assignments, losing to the Los Angeles Chargers, 20-9, in Week 2, with quarterback Geno Smith having a forgettable game. Some fans […]

The Las Vegas Aces saw their record-setting winning streak come to an end on Tuesday after dropping a close one to the Seattle Storm, 86-83, in Game 2 of their best-of-three first-round series in the playoffs. The Aces fell short in sweeping the Storm after handily beating them in Game 1, 102-77. After a nip-and-tuck […]

The Indiana Fever were on the brink of elimination when they hosted the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of their first-round series on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Fever, however, said: Not today. They routed the Dream, 77-60, in their first home playoff game since 2016 and forced a deciding Game 3 on Thursday in […]

Baker Mayfield is feeling himself after leading the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to an impressive come-from-behind win over the Houston Texans, 20-19, on Monday. He has every reason to flex, as he once again delivered in the clutch. He led the Buccaneers to an 11-play, 80-yard drive, which led to the game-winning touchdown by Rachaad White. […]

The Atlanta Dream failed to close out their first-round series against the Indiana Fever on Tuesday after losing in Game 2, 77-60, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The Dream were aiming for a sweep after drawing first blood, 80-68, on Sunday. The Fever, however, started with a sense of urgency, heading into the halftime break with the […]

With Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, Greece achieved a milestone in the recently concluded EuroBasket after finishing on the podium for the first time in 2009. Greece won the bronze medal after defeating Finland in the third-place game, 92-89, on Sunday at Arena Riga in Latvia. It was also Antetokounmpo’s first medal […]

The Philadelphia Eagles continued their recent mastery of the Kansas City Chiefs, winning their much-anticipated rematch, 20-17, on Sunday. The Eagles have now won three straight games against the Chiefs, including last season’s Super Bowl. They improved to 2-0 and are now 17-1 in their last 18 outings. Philadelphia escaped with the victory despite Jalen […]

The Indiana Fever are remaining optimistic despite losing to the Atlanta Dream, 80-68, in Game 1 of their best-of-three first-round series in the playoffs on Sunday. The Fever started strong but failed to sustain their momentum. They were outscored by the Dream, 22-15, in the fourth quarter. Indiana was only 34.9% from the field, including […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo added another milestone in his illustrious career after leading Greece to the bronze medal in the EuroBasket. The Greeks defeated Finland, 92-89, in the third-place game on Sunday in Latvia to earn their first medal in the tournament since 2009. Antetokounmpo said it’s “probably the best accomplishment” in his basketball […]

With their backs against the wall, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield decided to don his cape and save the team. With just a little over two minutes left in the game against the Houston Texans on Monday, Mayfield engineered an 11-play, 80-yard drive that led to the game-winning touchdown by Rachaad White. The Buccaneers […]