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The NBA lost one of its pillars on Monday after Lenny Wilkens passed away at 88 years old. Wilkens’ family announced the unfortunate news but did not reveal the cause of death. Tributes poured in for Wilkens, whose career as a player and later as a coach spanned 50 years. His luminaries remembered him as […]

It has been a challenging season for Desmond Bane as he continues to adjust in his first stint with the Orlando Magic, which is why his cold-blooded game-winner on Monday must have felt extremely good. Bane lifted the Magic past the Portland Trail Blazers, 115-112, at Kia Center after he drained the three-pointer off an […]

The Green Bay Packers aimed to solidify their hold of the top spot in the NFC North when they hosted the Philadelphia Eagles at Lambeau Field on “Monday Night Football.” The Packers are sitting on a 5-2-1 record, while the Eagles are holding a 6-2 slate. Green Bay is coming off a tough loss to […]

It’s Victor Wembanyama’s world now, and no one can do anything about it. Wembanyama looked to continue his stellar campaign on Monday, as the San Antonio Spurs visited the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. The ultratalented center has been on a path of destruction in his third year in the NBA, proving to everyone […]

There is a job opening in the Big Apple after the New York Giants sacked coach Brian Daboll on Monday amid their woeful campaign, which has them currently languishing at the bottom of the NFC. There is reportedly an early favorite to fill the job vacancy: Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin. If he does land […]

JJ McCarthy looked very much like a first-year player as the Minnesota Vikings were outclassed by the Baltimore Ravens behind another strong performance from Lamar Jackson. The Ravens won, 27-19, disappointing the crowd at US Bank Stadium, to improve to 4-5. Jackson, who played his second start since suffering a back injury, went 17-of-29 for […]

Mike Tomlin and Aaron Rodgers looked dejected as they walked off the field side by side after the Pittsburgh Steelers got embarrassed by the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. Rodgers had a forgettable outing, going 16-of-31 for 161 yards. His only touchdown pass came with 2:57 left in the fourth quarter, with […]

Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell revealed that he had an honest talk with offensive coordinator John Morton about making changes after their loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. According to a report from ESPN’s Eric Woodyard, Campbell told Morton that he would take over playcalling duties to get them back on track. Still, […]

New England Patriots veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs has seen it all. Ever since entering the NFL in 2015, he has experienced a lot of ups and downs, and here he is today, still playing the game he loves at a high level. That’s why when a teammate is going through something, Diggs knows exactly […]

It did not take long for Sam Darnold to get the Seattle Seahawks going against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. On the game’s very first drive, Darnold found Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a 43-yard touchdown. It set the tone for the furious performance of the Seahawks in the first quarter, as they blanked the Cardinals, 21-0. […]

Are we sure that Jaylen Warren is playing the right sport? The Pittsburgh Steelers running back looked like a track and field athlete with his jaw-dropping play against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The Steelers visited the Chargers at SoFi Stadium, looking to score back-to-back wins after their upset of the Indianapolis Colts in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered their third loss in four games after falling short against the Detroit Pistons, 111-108, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Sunday. The 76ers dropped to 6-4, including 3-2 at home, as they continue to struggle with consistency. The Pistons, on the other hand, improved to 8-2, including 5-1 on the road, to […]

The New York Giants failed to close out the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday, absorbing another painful loss, 24-20, with Jaxson Dart also suffering a concussion. The Giants fell to 2-8 and have yet to win a game on the road. Their problems will only be compounded if Dart is forced to sit […]

The New England Patriots are on a hot streak right now after claiming their seventh straight win following their disposal of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 28-23, on Sunday at Raymond James Stadium. The Patriots, who improved to 8-2, including 5-0 on the road, were led once again by Drake Maye, who threw for 270 yards […]

The basketball community received unfortunate news on Sunday after NBA legend Lenny Wilkens passed away. He was 88 years old. Wilkens’ family announced the sad development but did not immediately disclose the cause of death. Wilkens, a three-time inductee to the Hall of Fame, stands as one of the most respected and influential figures in […]

There is no other way to say it: The Indiana Pacers are struggling. With their badly depleted lineup, the Pacers have only won one game this season, and seemingly, things are not getting any better. The Pacers fell to 1-7 after losing to the previously winless Brooklyn Nets, 112-103, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. It […]

The Las Vegas Raiders were better at one thing against the Denver Broncos on Thursday: Being bad on offense. The Broncos had a terrible performance on offense at Empower Field at Mile High, but the Raiders were even worse, as they lost, 10-7, in a ho-hum contest. Las Vegas suffered its third straight loss and […]

Bo Nix has been welcomed by the fans of the Denver Broncos ever since he was drafted by the team as the 12th overall pick in 2024. It’s hard not to like the young quarterback, who has endeared himself to the city with his strong work ethic and all-business attitude. His impressive showing in his […]

The Denver Broncos notched their seventh straight victory after escaping the Las Vegas Raiders, 10-7, in a bogged-down game at Empower Field at Mile High on Thursday. The Broncos improved to a league-leading 8-2 record, while also extending their league-best home winning streak to 10 games dating back to last season. The defense held the […]

Despite playing arguably their worst game of the season, the Denver Broncos managed to beat the Las Vegas Raiders, 10-7, on Thursday at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos tallied their seventh straight victory to improve to a league-leading 8-2, including 5-0 at home. Bo Nix couldn’t get their offense flowing, especially in the […]

After a season-opening loss to Arizona, Florida bounced back in a big way by annihilating North Florida by 40 points, 104-64, on Wednesday at Stephen O’Connell Center. The third-ranked Gators came out firing and erected a commanding lead, 52-28, at halftime. It was mere formality from there, as the Ospreys were severely outmatched. With the […]

Former NFL player Antonio Brown is facing yet another legal problem after he was extradited from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, over an attempted murder with a firearm charge in Florida, according to multiple reports. Brown is set to be moved to a jail in Miami on Thursday after being held in a jail in New […]

Jalen Green made his much-anticipated debut for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday as they hosted the Los Angeles Clippers at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Green was acquired by the Suns, along with Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, and Rasheer Fleming, in a seven-team deal that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets in the offseason. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers notched their fifth straight win after squeaking past the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, with Luka Doncic once again waving his magic wand. Doncic put on an all-around show with 35 points, nine rebounds, 13 assists, five steals, and two blocks. He scored at will and toyed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward will set a personal milestone, while quarterback Aaron Rodgers could achieve one as well, when they take on the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. According to ESPN, Heyward will play in his 220th game to tie Hall of Fame center Mike Webster for second most in […]

The Dallas Mavericks suffered their third straight defeat after falling short against the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. They dropped to 2-6 in what has been a lowly start to their campaign. The Mavericks had the chance to send the game into overtime, but forward Cooper Flagg missed his running […]

He may not agree to it, but there’s no question that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is one of the faces of the NBA. He draws a crowd anywhere he plays with his devil-may-care style and colorful personality. He returned to action against the New York Knicks on Wednesday after missing their last four games […]

Marcus Smart probably had the biggest sigh of relief after the Los Angeles Lakers escaped the San Antonio Spurs, 118-116, at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday. The Lakers were holding on to the precious two-point lead with only 1.2 seconds left in the game when Smart committed a head-scratching inbound error. He tried to quickly heave […]

Luka Doncic returned to action after a one-game absence as the Los Angeles Lakers hosted the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers clawed back to complete the nail-biting victory, 118-116, and extend their winning streak to five games. The Purple and Gold were down by as much as nine points in […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg looked dejected as he talked to reporters after their two-point loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, 101-99, at American Airlines Center on Wednesday. The Mavericks absorbed their third straight loss, dropping them to 2-6, including 2-4 at home. It has been a challenging campaign for Flagg, to say the least. […]

Another day, another example of Victor Wembanyama gobbling up the entire universe. The San Antonio Spurs visited Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday, looking to halt the Los Angeles Lakers’ four-game winning streak. The Spurs, meanwhile, were aiming to bounce back from their first loss of the season, bowing to the Phoenix Suns, 130-118, on Sunday. Wembanyama […]

The injury problems of the Chicago Bears do not seem to end. The Bears have been battling with a depleted roster all season, affecting their continuity on the field. Still, they have found ways to succeed, having won five of their last six games, including a come-from-behind victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, 47-42, in Week […]

New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns may not admit it outwardly, but facing his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, will always be extra motivational for him. On Wednesday, he helped the Knicks trample the Timberwolves, 137-114, at Madison Square Garden, as they remained unbeaten in five games at home. Towns tallied a double-double of 15 […]

The Brooklyn Nets finally entered the win column after beating the Indiana Pacers, 112-103, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. The Nets dropped their first seven assignments before scoring the much-needed victory on the road. The Nets had a strong start to take an early lead. But the Pacers outscored them, 41-29, in the second period […]

As if the woes of the Washington Wizards are not enough, guard Bilal Coulibaly failed to finish their game against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday due to a leg injury. The Wizards visited TD Garden, hoping to snap their five-game losing streak. But alas, they suffered another blowout defeat, 136-107. They fell to 1-7. Coulibaly […]

The Detroit Pistons notched their fourth straight win after defeating the Utah Jazz, 114-103, at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The confidence of the Pistons continues to soar, as they improved to 5-2, including 3-1 at home. Detroit didn’t start well against the Jazz, who lost Walker Kessler to a season-ending shoulder injury. Ron Holland […]

The Utah Jazz held their breath after guard Keyonte George appeared to have suffered a head injury in the third quarter against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The Jazz cannot afford to lose another key player following the season-ending shoulder injury of center Walker Kessler. George was trying to score when […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will put their four-game winning streak on the line as they host the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday. The Lakers, currently owning a 6-2 record, have been playing terrific as of late despite their inconsistent roster, which has been hobbled by injuries. In particular, LeBron James has yet […]

The Green Bay Packers suffered a huge blow after tight end Tucker Kraft sustained a season-ending ACL injury in their loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Lambeau Field. Kraft’s absence will further handicap the Packers, who are already dealing with various injuries to wide receivers Jayden Reed and Christian Watson, linebacker Brenton Cox […]