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Much has been said about the much-anticipated return of Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson. For the most part, reports have been speculative on his comeback date. But it seems one person gave a pretty telling hint: Thompson himself. After joining the Warriors’ shootaround for the game against the Miami Heat on Monday night, Thompson […]

The Brooklyn Nets lost their third straight game on Monday night after running into the streaking Memphis Grizzlies. Ja Morant once again starred for the Grizzlies, who notched their fifth straight win. After previously taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, Morant also outdueled Kevin Durant in their 118-104 victory over the Nets. […]

For Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson, the season has been as tough as an overcooked steak. They failed to advance to the NFL Playoffs for only the third time in the last 10 years and it has become clear that Wilson hasn’t truly performed to his level. It’s no coincidence that he’s been the subject […]

The Boston Celtics leaned on the monster efforts of star swingman Jaylen Brown to hack out a hard-earned win over the Orlando Magic in overtime, 116-111 on Sunday night. Brown exploded for a career-high 50 points on an impressive 19-of-29 shooting from the field. He also added 11 rebounds, four assists, and two blocks to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Josh Giddey continues to turn heads in the NBA with his all-around game. He entered the league with little fanfare compared to other newcomers, but he’s clearly making his name known. On Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, the 19-year-old Thunder guard tallied his first triple-double and became the youngest player in […]

The Arizona Cardinals escaped the Dallas Cowboys on the road on Sunday, 25-22 in what could be a preview of another exciting matchup in the coming days. The narrow victory was a huge sigh of relief for the Cardinals who broke their three-game skid. It helped that their star quarterback Kyler Murray was in a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has always tagged himself as one of the most dominant players in the NBA. Well, in recent games, he’s been exactly that. Embiid once again powered the Sixers to notch a 110-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets. The All-Star big man finished with 34 points on 11-of-23 shooting from the […]

It wasn’t too long ago when Aaron Rodgers and Greg Jennings were almost inseparable. They helped lead the Green Bay Packers to a string of successful seasons. Things, however, went south when Jennings signed with the Minnesota Vikings in 2013. Jennings became critical of Rodgers and the Packers, which of course didn’t sit well with […]

NFL fans could be in for a memorable evening on Monday as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger could be playing his final home game for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Much has been speculated about Roethlisberger’s retirement at the end of the season. The 39-year-old star could bid the Heinz Field adieu when the Steelers take on the Cleveland […]

John Madden was a man filled with ebullience and brimming with personality. But three days before his death, he had a simple request. According to Cydney Henderson of USA Today Sports, the legendary NFL coach and broadcaster wanted to watch Fox Sports’ documentary on him, entitled “All Madden.” Of course, his wish was granted. He […]

The Kansas City Chiefs notched their sixth straight AFC West title after trouncing the Pittsburgh Steelers last Sunday. Things didn’t start too well for the Chiefs, but clearly, they have righted the ship heading into the NFL Playoffs. Getting a distraction is the last thing Patrick Mahomes needs right now. That would be as necessary […]

It seemed like the New York Knicks were on their way to another disastrous defeat, but the bench stepped up in the second half to beat the Detroit Pistons, 94-85 on Wednesday night. Alec Burks, who played in the second unit, led the Knicks with a season-high 34 points. Other guys like Immanuel Quickley and […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown might want to recall what he had for breakfast on Thursday. So he won’t eat it ever again. The Celtics suffered an ugly loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, 91-82 to drop to 16-19 on the season. But perhaps what’s uglier was Brown’s shooting woes. While he scored a game-high […]

Another day, another milestone for Ja Morant. The Memphis Grizzlies escaped the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night with a grind-it-out win, 104-99. Both teams exchanged clutch shots in the dying moments until the Grizzlies finally managed to seal the victory to improve to 22-14. The evening truly belonged to Morant, who notched a season-high […]

Houston Texans safety Jonathan Owens is coming off the heels of a splendid performance against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16. His girlfriend Simone Biles made sure they won’t forget it anytime soon. Biles cheered hard for Owens from the bleachers at NRG Stadium during the Texans’ 41-29 victory over the Chargers. The superstar […]

It seems Jake Paul can just do anything he wants at this point. After his sensational knockout of former UFC star Tyron Woodley in their much-hyped boxing match a few days ago, Paul is ready to scale higher goals. Quite literally. According to Jennifer Gould of the New York Post, Paul was spotted in Miami […]

James Harden isn’t wasting any time after recently returning from COVID-19 protocols. The Brooklyn Nets took on the depleted Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night and Harden achieved another impressive milestone. Harden recorded his 6,000th assist early in the third quarter and joined an exclusive club of elite NBA players. The Nets star became only […]

The Chicago Bulls notched their fourth straight win on Monday night despite a severely depleted roster as they pummeled an equally shorthanded Atlanta Hawks, 130-118. In what has become a trend, DeMar DeRozan led the way for the Bulls, who improved to 21-10. But DeRozan, who top-scored with 35 points, made sure he also gave […]

The entire Milky Way is anticipating the return of Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving. Some are eager to see him back in action, while others are simply hoping for a train wreck. Irving is still under COVID-19 protocols, but he’s expected to suit up in the Nets’ road games where there are no strict vaccination […]

At this point, it feels like Tom Brady is just busy being the cool uncle we never had. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star is back to his normal self after his viral tantrum during their embarrassing loss to the New Orleans Saints in Week 15. The Buccaneers bounced back in a big way on Sunday […]

Nikola Jokic missed Marcus Morris in the Denver Nuggets’ win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. But he didn’t miss the opportunity to deliver another memorable performance. Jokic led the Nuggets to the close 103-100 victory to improve to 16-16, finishing with monster numbers of 26 points, 22 rebounds, eight assists, two steals, […]

Another year is coming to a close and it’s good to see that some things don’t change. For example, Joel Embiid’s troll jobs. The Philadelphia 76ers came away with a 117-96 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night with Embiid tallying a monster double-double effort of 36 points and 13 rebounds. But perhaps, his […]

While many are still nursing hangovers, the Dallas Cowboys wasted no time in rolling up their sleeves and getting back to work. The Cowboys led—although lambasted or castigated seems more appropriate—the Washington Football Team in the first half on Sunday night, 42-7. Dak Prescott and company hardly broke a sweat in punishing the Washington Football […]

The Washington Football Team struggled to get on the board in the first half on Sunday night. While it’s easy to pin the blame on having too much eggnog, it was the tough defense of the Dallas Cowboys that was the biggest factor. The Cowboys, who scored 42 points, were simply unforgiving on the defensive […]

If there’s one thing that has become abundantly clear in the NBA in the last few years, it’s the fact that Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook will never change for anyone. Ever since he stepped foot in the league, he’s only known two modes: Aggressive and more aggressive. Even in a star-studded crew like […]

Hear ye! Hear ye! It’s another Ben Simmons update. With 2021 nearly coming to a close, it’s clear that finding a solution to the standoff between Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers is like finding a needle in a haystack. But it’s in the middle of the Bermuda Triangle. With comets crashing down. And you’re blind. […]

It’s difficult not to admire Kemba Walker for how he has handled his tough situation with the New York Knicks. During his string of DNPs, he was still one of the first guys off the bench to high-five his teammates during timeouts. He celebrated when they made big plays. He didn’t take veiled shots through […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most pleasant surprises this season. Although right now, they’re dealing with several injuries and the COVID-19 situation. Still, their smart offseason moves have really paid off, leading to a 19-10 record, which is second-best in the Eastern Conference. Several NBA experts, however, believe the Bulls are not […]

Safe to say, Russell Westbrook won’t be receiving any Christmas care packages from reporters. Yet again. Westbrook has had his fair share of brushes with the media in the past, and his recent remarks, when asked about the struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers, sounded quite abrasive. The Lakers suffered a third straight loss after […]

The Boston Celtics made sure Joe Johnson’s first game in his NBA return won’t get spoiled. The Celtics beat the shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-101 on Wednesday night. It’s a full circle of sorts for Johnson, who was drafted by the Celtics as the 10th overall pick in 2001. The 40-year-old guard was recently signed to […]

With the Dallas Mavericks losing 578547678968 players due to COVID-19 protocols, including star Luka Doncic, the team is calling for additional reinforcements. It has been a difficult season for the Mavericks, to say the least, with various setbacks throwing a wrench into their campaign. The Mavericks now have five guys sidelined due to COVID-19 guidelines, […]

The Golden State Warriors are on pace to finish the regular season with the best record in the NBA. They have been on a tear despite missing the NBA Playoffs in back-to-back campaigns, with Stephen Curry torching the rest of the league. Curry, who led the NBA in scoring last season, continues to be the […]

It hasn’t been the smoothest of campaigns for the Portland Trail Blazers. Star guard Damian Lillard has already missed several games due to an abdominal injury, while his running mate CJ McCollum is still out indefinitely with a collapsed lung. If there’s one team that knows exactly what the Trail Blazers are going through, it’s […]

The NBA is in a precarious situation once again in light of the latest surge of COVID-19 transmissions. The league has already suspended several games in recent days to avoid further complications from the virus. Several players have already expressed their concerns. NBA commissioner Adam Silver already said they have no plans of postponing the […]

The season continues to slowly slip away from the Seattle Seahawks after losing to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday night, 20-10. The Seahawks dropped to 5-9 and things are not looking peachy for Russell Wilson and company. In a contest between two sides ravaged by COVID-19 protocols, the Seahawks and the Rams failed to […]

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been a little inconsistent with his outside sniping this season. But on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, he once again reminded everyone why he’s one of the NBA’s most elite marksmen. Robinson scored a season-high 26 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc to help lead the […]

It’s clear that no team is immune from the latest COVID-19 transmissions in the NBA. Even the league-leading Golden State Warriors have been hit with starters Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole being among the latest additions to the ever-expanding list of guys under health and safety protocols. Still, even without their two key players, the […]

While many stars have been falling like bowling pins due to the COVID-19 situation, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made his surprising return on Monday night. His much-anticipated comeback, however, was spoiled by the Oklahoma City Thunder after defeating the Grizzlies, 102-99. Morant, who missed 16 games due to a knee injury and COVID-19 protocols, […]

It looks like there’s no need for Jalen Hurts’ last name against the Washington Football Team on Tuesday night. Get it? Because he’s not hurt anymore. With that lame introduction out of the way, the Philadelphia Eagles received great news as Hurts is now on track to start in Week 15. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, […]