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New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel received the best confidence-booster ahead of their much-awaited clash with the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl LX after he was named Coach of the Year in the NFL Honors on Thursday. Many expected Vrabel to win the award after leading the Patriots to the championship round in his maiden […]

Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett capped off his historic season with another piece of hardware after being unanimously chosen as Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) in the NFL Honors on Thursday. Garrett set the single-season record for most sacks with 23, providing a bright spot for the Browns’ woeful campaign. 2x Defensive Player of […]

Now that they did not get Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks at the trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors can put that on the back burner and fully focus on the mission ahead. The Warriors, however, were still able to make a significant move, landing Kristaps Porzingis in a deal with the Atlanta Hawks, […]

The Detroit Pistons will have to find a way to win against the Washington Wizards on Thursday without one of their top guys, as Jalen Duren had to exit the game due to knee soreness. Duren was subbed out with six minutes left in the second quarter. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that Duren will sit […]

“I’M HERE!” That’s what Anthony Davis exclaimed to the applauding crowd at American Airlines Center after a big play during his debut for the Dallas Mavericks last year. It didn’t take long for him to be gone. The AD era in Dallas ended before it even began, as the Mavericks traded him to the Washington […]

Gonzaga saw its 15-game winning streak come to a screeching halt after getting upset by Portland, 87-80, at Chiles Center on Wednesday. The Pilots were 22.5-point underdogs entering the game. But it didn’t matter. Showing a sense of urgency, they erected an early lead to set the tempo. They then held on in crunch time, […]

The Golden State Warriors have found their All-Star forward, but it is not Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Warriors acquired Kristaps Porzingis via a trade with the Atlanta Hawks, sending Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield in return. The Warriors were rumored to trade for Antetokounmpo, who recently expressed his readiness to move on from the Milwaukee Bucks. […]

Jonathan Kuminga had his wish granted after the Golden State Warriors shipped him to the Atlanta Hawks a day before the trade deadline. The Warriors also traded Buddy Hield, getting Kristaps Porzingis in return, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Kuminga demanded a trade from the Warriors after growing more discontented with his […]

Chris Paul has found himself a new squad—at least for now—after landing on the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal that also involved the Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets. Paul’s storybook return to the Clippers in the offseason turned into a forgettable experience as he was released unceremoniously in December. Just a few […]

While the New England Patriots and the Seattle Seahawks are preparing hard for Super Bowl LX on Sunday, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce is busy working on his golf swing. Kelce, who is pondering retirement, has remained competitive in the offseason after joining the Annexus Pro-Am at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona, which teed off […]

Sometimes, all you need is one good eye. Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a bloody cut in the first quarter on Wednesday as the New York Knicks hosted the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden. He, however, refused to merely watch from the bench, especially with his hampered vision. Towns swiftly returned to action after getting stitches […]

James Harden is changing his zip code yet again as he is now a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. It is the latest chapter in Harden’s long journey, as he continues to chase his first-ever championship. It was an amicable separation between Harden and the […]

The New York Knicks were looking for their eighth straight win as they hosted the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks had an early scare after Karl-Anthony Towns had to be taken out due to a bloody cut above his eye after clashing with Spencer Jones in the first quarter. Fortunately, […]

New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns had to be taken out early in his team’s game against the Denver Nuggets at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday due to an injury. Towns was trying to score in the dying seconds of the first quarter when he collided with Spencer Jones. It opened a cut above Towns’ […]

For the second straight year, the Dallas Mavericks made a stunning move ahead of the trade deadline—and it involved Anthony Davis. On Wednesday, the Mavericks sent Davis to the Washington Wizards, along with D’Angelo Russell, Jaden Hardy, and Dante Exum in exchange for Khris Middleton, Marvin Bagley III, AJ Johnson, Malaki Branham, and five future […]

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame recently announced the midseason candidates for the Bob Cousy Award, and Connecticut guard Silas Demary Jr. was a glaring omission. At least for Huskies coach Dan Hurley. Hurley felt that Demary deserves to be on the list, as he has played impressively in his first year at UConn. The […]

All eyes are on Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the trade deadline on Thursday. Multiple teams have expressed interest in acquiring the do-it-all forward, and fans are eager to learn where he will end up. It was reported recently that he is prepared to move on from Milwaukee, either this season or […]

The Miami Dolphins have found their guy after signing Jeff Hafley last month. He will be tasked with reshaping the Dolphins, who missed the playoffs for the second straight year after a 7-10 record. Hafley earned the interest of the Dolphins due to his fine work as defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers. He also […]

Duke remained unblemished in the ACC after beating Boston College, 67-49, at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Tuesday. The fourth-ranked Blue Devils notched their 10th straight win overall and improved to 21-1. Duke was hardly challenged in the contest, taking control early and maintaining its foot on the gas. Boston College fell to 9-13, including 2-7 […]

While most teams are busy burning the phone lines ahead of the trade deadline, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were trying to survive an exhausting eight-game road trip. The Lakers ended it with a convincing win over the Brooklyn Nets, 125-109, at Barclays Center on Tuesday. They improved to 30-19, going 5-3 in […]

With big names like James Harden, Nikola Vucevic, and Jaren Jackson Jr. finding new teams ahead of the trade deadline, it begs the question: Is Giannis Antetokounmpo next? It was recently revealed that Antetokounmpo is ready to move on from the Milwaukee Bucks. Almost every single team has been linked to the two-time MVP, but […]

Following the bombshell that legendary coach Bill Belichick was snubbed in the voting for this year’s Hall of Fame, it was revealed that Belichick’s former boss, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, was not included in the latest class as well. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Kraft, whose name showed up in the latest release […]

Many are questioning the inclusion of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James in next month’s All-Star Game. Well, he gave them a convincing response on Tuesday. The Lakers visited the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center for the final stop of their eight-game road trip. The Purple and Gold are looking to return to the win […]

Despite his health issues, Gregg Popovich has continued to share his infinite wisdom. As team president of the San Antonio Spurs, he still wields a strong influence, and it is not a coincidence that they are doing great this season. The Spurs have the third-best record in the NBA at 33-16, and are coming off […]

It got physical early as the Denver Nuggets hosted the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, with both teams trying to establish the game’s tempo. In the first quarter, Isaiah Stewart attacked the paint, but Jonas Valanciunas was there to stop him. As Stewart tried to go up for the lay-in, Valanciunas fouled […]

Bad Bunny continues to hog the headlines these days as he won big at the Grammy Awards and is scheduled to perform in the halftime show of Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. Even Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold wants a piece of Bad Bunny. While the selection of Bad Bunny, or Benito […]

He may not show it, because he rarely does, but Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard must have felt slighted that he was not selected as a reserve in next month’s All-Star Game. Unfortunately for the Philadelphia 76ers, it was they who had to bear the brunt of Leonard’s frustration on Monday. In the fourth […]

A possible compromise for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) remains absent even after the much-needed in-person meeting between the WNBA and the WNBA Players Association (WNBPA) in New York on Monday. According to Front Office Sports’ Annie Costabile, the back-and-forth went for roughly three hours. The WNBA was led by commissioner Cathy Engelbert, while […]

For nearly three decades, Tiger Woods has remained a prominent figure in golf. But while Woods’ competitive schedule has slowed down, he has continued to push the sport forward with the Tomorrow’s Golf League (TGL). The TGL, which Woods co-founded with fellow legend Rory McIlroy and broadcast executive Mike McCarley in 2022, has blended technology […]

Players of the Minnesota Lynx released a statement on Monday in response to the recent tragedies in Minneapolis, which saw the killing of two civilians by federal officers. The Lynx put their platform to good use by encouraging people to remain vigilant amid the “challenging and trying times,” while also expressing support to those who […]

It has been a nightmarish campaign for the Indiana Pacers, who have been ravaged by multiple injuries. But if there is a bright spot amid the challenging season, it is Pascal Siakam. Siakam has been the lone steady force for the Pacers. Against the Houston Rockets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Monday, he reminded everyone why […]

The New England Patriots will look to reclaim lost glory when they battle the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. At the center of their mission stands Drake Maye, who seeks to turn promise into proclamation. Maye will be in the biggest battle of his fast-rising career. He will be […]

Cooper Flagg has been balling out for the Dallas Mavericks over the past few weeks. After a slow start to his career, Flagg has learned to adjust to the rigors of the NBA, displaying his all-around game. Some believe that getting the No. 1 pick in last year’s draft, which landed them Flagg, was a […]

The trade deadline is just a few days away, and one of the teams to closely monitor is the Miami Heat. While they are playing at a high level this season despite their injury-stricken roster, a bold change could be needed. The Heat have young assets to offer, and the front office, led by president […]

The Milwaukee Bucks suffered their fifth straight defeat after getting crushed by the Boston Celtics, 107-79, at TD Garden on Sunday. After a solid start, the Bucks could not get anything going in the second quarter, allowing the Celtics to pull away. Milwaukee fell to 18-29, while Boston improved to 31-18. The Bucks only shot […]

Justin Rose added another piece to his ever-expanding trophy case after ruling the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course in San Diego in a masterful showing. It was his 13th victory in the PGA Tour, breaking the scoring record of George Burns and Tiger Woods in the process. Rose began the day […]

The New York Knicks won their sixth straight game after beating the Los Angeles Lakers, 112-100, at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Lakers had a strong start, but they failed to sustain it in the second half, getting outscored in the third quarter, 38-26. Los Angeles fell to 29-19, while New York improved to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren was named as an All-Star for the first time, so Denver Nuggets forward Peyton Watson congratulated him in a slightly different way. The Nuggets were looking for their third straight win as they hosted the Thunder at Ball Arena on Sunday. It could be a preview of the conference […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has arguably the most iconic chasedown block in NBA history. On Sunday, San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama said: Hold my beer. The Spurs hosted the Orlando Magic at Frost Bank Center, and Wembanyama quickly reminded everyone—once again—that he is a nightly highlight waiting to happen. In the second […]