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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 […]

The Seattle Seahawks avoided a total meltdown against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, escaping with the pulsating victory, 23-20, to improve to 3-1. Jason Myers kicked in the game-winning field goal from 52 yards to lift the Seahawks, who almost blew a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter. The Cardinals tied […]

Quarterback Kyler Murray could only watch from the bench as the Seattle Seahawks escaped the Arizona Cardinals with a game-winning field goal as time expired at State Farm Stadium on Thursday. Kicker Jason Myers converted the 52-yard field goal to give the Seahawks the nail-biting victory, 23-20. It was a huge sigh of relief for Seattle, […]

Marvin Harrison Jr. pumped life into the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday after scoring a critical touchdown. Harrison caught the 16-yard pass from Kyler Murray to keep them afloat, 20-13, with only 5:50 left in the fourth quarter at State Farm Stadium. KYLER MURRAY TO MARVIN HARRISON JR. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers surprised many last season after winning 36 games despite a very inexperienced roster and key players in and out of the lineup due to injuries. Coach Chauncey Billups has molded the Trail Blazers into a hard-fighting unit. Their 36-win campaign was the team’s highest in the last four years and a […]

While most guys nearing 40 are already making frequent trips to the pharmacy, Calais Campbell is still out there tackling younger dudes for the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals hosted the Seattle Seahawks at State Farm Stadium on Thursday, looking to nail their third win of the season. The Seahawks also entered the game with a […]

A few days ago, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles supported the Philadelphia Eagles amid incessant criticisms of the tush push. Now, another member of an opposing team defended the Eagles, particularly quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams, 33-26, in Week 3 to remain unbeaten. Hurts threw 204 yards and three […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will enter training camp with renewed optimism with Luka Doncic looking deeply motivated in his first full season with the team as he underwent a physical transformation in the summer. The Lakers did not make big splashes in the offseason, only adding Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, and Jake LaRavia. While some […]

If there’s one guy on the San Francisco 49ers who is eager to move forward and further prove himself, it’s wide receiver Ricky Pearsall. Pearsall had a tumultuous rookie stint after getting shot by a teenage robber in Union Square last year. Sustaining a chest wound forced him to miss six games, delaying his debut […]

The Boston Celtics are going through a retool after overhauling the roster this offseason. With Jayson Tatum out due to his Achilles injury and former cogs Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, and Al Horford now gone, the Celtics will be in for a tough ride. Fans will witness a new-look squad—in every sense of the word. […]

Something has to give between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Philadelphia Eagles when they both stake their undefeated records in Week 4 on Sunday. The Buccaneers remained undefeated after escaping the New York Jets, 29-27, in Week 3. It’s their first 3-0 start since 2005. The Eagles, meanwhile, are still unblemished in their title […]

Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant will enter his 18th year in the NBA. Throughout his legendary career, the league has undergone a multitude of changes, including the 3,000 names of Metta Sandiford-Artest. One thing, however, has remained as constant as tomorrow: Durant is still the NBA’s undisputed Petty King on social media. It’s always interesting, […]

The Tennessee Titans raised eyebrows after shipping cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. to the New York Jets on Tuesday in exchange for a sixth-round pick in next year’s draft. The move caught many off guard, especially since it’s way ahead of the trade deadline. Speculations quickly arose that the Titans might part ways with more players […]

When Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker entered the NBA in 2018, he was just a wide-eyed 18-year-old. He wasn’t even legally allowed to drink. But for athletes, time can be on warp speed. Today, Booker is now the main veteran of the Suns, with his young teammates looking up to him for guidance. In July, […]

After yet another injury-riddled campaign, fans are fervently hoping that Anthony Davis can stay healthy to lead the Dallas Mavericks back to the NBA Finals. Davis only played nine games for the Mavericks last season following the league-altering midseason trade with the Los Angeles Lakers. In his debut for Dallas, he strained his left adductor, […]

News flash: It’s Jaxson Dart’s time now. The rookie quarterback will finally make his first start for the New York Giants in Week 4 against the Los Angeles Chargers after the team called him up amid Russell Wilson’s mediocre showing. The Giants are now 0-3 after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs, 22-9, on Sunday. […]

Even without playing a single second yet in the league, Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey already found himself in the middle of a controversy after he refused to work out for several teams before the NBA Draft in June. Bailey’s manager, Omar Cooper, also reportedly told at least one squad that the former Rutgers standout […]

The much-hyped Russell Wilson Experiment ended in just three games for the New York Giants. Well, at least for now. With the Giants losing their first three assignments in Wilson’s maiden stint, the team decided to pull him as the starting quarterback and replace him with Jaxson Dart. The rookie signal-caller has yet to see […]

The Las Vegas Aces evened up their semifinals series against the Indiana Fever after winning Game 2 in convincing fashion, 90-68, on Tuesday at Michelob Ultra Arena. A’ja Wilson had another stellar two-way performance with 25 points on 10-of-18 shooting, nine rebounds, five steals, and two blocks. She set the tone early for the Aces, […]

In sports, sometimes, it pays to be stubborn. Just ask the Phoenix Mercury. On Tuesday, they refused to quit despite staring at a seemingly insurmountable lead, eventually hacking out an improbable upset of the Minnesota Lynx in overtime, 89-83, in Game 2 of their semifinals series at Target Center. The Lynx led by as much […]

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 […]