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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 […]

It’s back to the drawing board again for the New York Jets after falling short against the Miami Dolphins, 27-21, at Empower Field at Mile High on Monday. The Jets put up a valiant effort in the fourth quarter, but it wasn’t enough to stave off their fourth defeat in as many games. Justin Fields […]

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 […]