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Jalen Brunson capped off his impressive run in the NBA Cup by being named the MVP after leading the New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, to win the title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Brunson finished with 25 points on top of four rebounds, eight assists, and one block. […]

Not even a year into his first stint with the New York Knicks, coach Mike Brown already has a feather in his cap after leading the team to the NBA Cup title on Tuesday after beating the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113. The Knicks were all smiles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas when they were […]

It took a New York minute for Karl-Anthony Towns to decide what he would do with the money he won after they captured the NBA Cup trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Towns helped the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, to become the third champion of the in-season […]

The San Antonio Spurs ran out of gas in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks, absorbing a 124-113 defeat in the NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. After a nip-and-tuck affair for the majority of the contest, the Spurs were outscored by the Knicks in the closing […]

Adding injury to insult, Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick hurt his calf in their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-15, on Monday at Acrisure Stadium. The defeat eliminated the Dolphins from contention for the playoffs. Many grew concerned with Fitzpatrick after sustaining the injury in the third quarter. He did not return to the game, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is one of the most respected players in the NFL, and he continues to show why. On Monday, the Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins, 28-15, at Acrisure Stadium to improve their odds of earning a ticket to the playoffs. Heyward contributed with five combined tackles, including two for loss, […]

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we’re telling you why: Luka Doncic is coming to town. The Los Angeles Lakers received an advanced holiday gift from Doncic during practice on Tuesday, and the only appropriate reaction we have is envy. Yes, it’s not a great trait to have this […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is a man of the people. The Spurs faced the New York Knicks on Tuesday for the NBA Cup title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While they were nearly 930 miles away from San Antonio, Wembanyama, who arrived in all-black attire, still made sure to bring in extra support. […]

The Green Bay Packers will have to display extra resolve when they take on the Chicago Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field. The Packers are dealing with various injuries on both sides of the ball, and they will be the clear underdog against the NFC North-leading Bears. Green Bay was dealt a painful blow after […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for their crucial game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Saturday with a hobbled roster. The Packers got depleted in their loss to the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 15, with defensive end Micah Parsons tearing his ACL, wide receiver Christian Watson […]

The Miami Heat are eager to get back on track amid their five-game losing streak. Their latest defeat came at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, 106-96, at home on Monday. But aside from improving their campaign, the Heat also have to deal with the issue regarding Terry Rozier. He is at the center of […]

There will be a lot on the line when the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks face off for the NBA Cup trophy on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be the first time they have battled for a crown since they met in the NBA Finals in 1999, which […]

Despite suffering a tough loss in overtime to the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg delivered the most memorable performance so far of his budding career on Monday. Flagg dropped a career-best 42 points in their 140-133 defeat to become the youngest player in NBA history to score at least 40 points. He will […]

Aaron Rodgers is not ready to ride off into the sunset just yet. He delivered a vintage performance to lead the Pittsburgh Steelers past the Miami Dolphins, 28-15, at Acrisure Stadium on Monday. The Steelers improved their chances of making the playoffs after improving to 8-6, a game ahead of the Baltimore Ravens for the […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers improved their chances of earning a ticket to the playoffs after they beat the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-15, at Acrisure Stadium on Monday. The Steelers, who eliminated the Dolphins from contention for the postseason, improved to 8-6 and tightened their grip on the top spot in the AFC North. Rodgers […]

The playoffs are now out of reach for the Miami Dolphins after absorbing a critical loss versus the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-15, at Acrisure Stadium on Monday. The Dolphins tried to rally in the fourth quarter after digging themselves a huge hole. But the Steelers refused to budge, as they improved to 8-6 and solidified their […]

After an inconsistent start to his rookie season, Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg has picked it up in recent weeks. The Mavericks visited the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Monday, and Flagg showed up with another impressive performance. He set his new career-high with about four minutes left in the fourth quarter after scoring […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are eager to let go of the unnecessary baggage amid another terrible season. They are on a three-game losing skid entering the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday. The Clippers had a strong start against the Grizzlies at Intuit Dome before tapering off in the second quarter. For what it’s […]

The pocket might get a little tighter for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against the Miami Dolphins at Acrisure Stadium on “Monday Night Football.” This after guard Isaac Seumalo suffered a triceps injury in the second half. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Seumalo is “doubtful to return.” With the unfortunate update, the 42-year-old Rodgers lost […]

Despite being sidelined, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill could not help but run his mouth at opposing players. Hill was limited to only four games this season after suffering a season-ending knee injury. What was supposed to be a bounce-back year for the veteran receiver, as he vowed to do before the campaign, ended […]

Cade Cunningham once again came to the rescue as the Detroit Pistons notched their fourth straight win after beating the Boston Celtics, 112-105, at TD Garden on Monday. Cunningham finished with a team-high 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including 6-of-10 from three-point range. He also had four rebounds, 10 assists, and one steal. His biggest […]

The Miami Dolphins will have to find a way to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers minus a key player after running back Ollie Gordon II suffered an ankle injury on Monday. Gordon, who suffered an ankle injury in Week 9, was tackled on a third-down carry in the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. He was seen […]

One would think that a talented superstar like Carmelo Anthony and a genius leader like Phil Jackson would be a great fit. But the exact opposite happened during their time together on the New York Knicks. Anthony and Jackson were a match made in heaven—if heaven was a boxing ring. They publicly feuded over the […]

The chatter around the future of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has grown after they were eliminated from contention for the playoffs on Sunday. Amid their turbulent season, compounded by the ACL injury of quarterback Patrick Mahomes, speculation about Kelce’s playing days has intensified. Frustration has bubbled over after a series of losses […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James may have had the last laugh against the Phoenix Suns after winning on Sunday, 116-114, but things could have easily gone south. The Suns took the lead, 114-113, with only 12.2 seconds left after Dillon Brooks sank a three-pointer. He, however, was called for a technical foul after bumping […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heaved a collective sigh of relief after nearly blowing a 20-point lead against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Lakers escaped with a two-point win, 116-114, to return to the win column. There were scary moments for the Purple and Gold, especially after Dillon Brooks nailed the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is really good at this three-point shooting thing. Curry exploded for 48 points, built on 12-of-19 marksmanship from beyond the arc. The Warriors, however, still fell short against the Portland Trail Blazers, 136-131, at Moda Center. They dropped to 13-14, including 6-10 on the road. Curry gave the Warriors […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was an image of relief after they escaped the Phoenix Suns with a two-point win, 116-114, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Lakers led by as much as 20 points, but the Suns rallied in the fourth quarter, as the game went down to the wire. Phoenix stole […]

The Minnesota Vikings took care of business against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, notching a 34-26 victory at AT&T Stadium, with Will Reichard delivering the game-sealing field goal. With 1:04 left in the fourth quarter and the Cowboys only down by eight points, Reichard made sure that there would not be a miracle comeback with […]

JJ McCarthy brushed off an early interception and buckled down to work as he led the Minnesota Vikings over the Dallas Cowboys, 34-26, at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. McCarthy’s first pass of the game got picked by the Cowboys. But it didn’t deter him from delivering a strong performance. He went 15-of-24 for 250 yards […]

It was perhaps only a matter of time until Dillon Brooks got ejected on Sunday, as the Phoenix Suns hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Brooks received a technical foul just minutes into the first quarter and then got into an altercation with LeBron James in the third frame. With only 12.2 […]

The turbulent season of the Milwaukee Bucks arguably hit its lowest point on Sunday after they lost by 45 points to the Brooklyn Nets, 127-82, at Barclays Center. The Bucks never recovered from their slow start and scored only 11 points in the fourth quarter to fall to 11-16, including losing 11 of their last […]

It is not a meeting between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks if they did not try to cut each other’s throats and feed them to a pack of hyenas. James and Brooks once again got into a skirmish on Sunday, as the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Early in […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has set countless records in his 23 years in the NBA. On Sunday against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center, James added another notable feat. Well, sort of. In a span of 0.2 seconds, James was fouled twice by the Suns. That must be some sort of milestone, […]

The Dallas Cowboys absorbed a tough blow against the Minnesota Vikings at AT&T Stadium on Sunday after running back Javonte Williams suffered a shoulder injury. He sustained it in the first quarter and has been deemed questionable to return, according to The Athletic’s Jon Machota. It’s an unfortunate development for the Cowboys, who are scrambling […]

It has been a challenging campaign for Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy, to say the least, and his ongoing struggles continued early against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on Sunday. McCarthy’s first throw of the primetime matchup was deflected by the Cowboys, with the ball going to Quinnen Williams. If that was a sign […]

The Los Angeles Rams will possibly be without wide receiver Davante Adams when they aim for their third straight win on Thursday against the Seattle Seahawks. Adams suffered a hamstring injury in their win over the Detroit Lions, 41-34, on Sunday, and he might not be ready yet for Week 16, as reported by NFL […]

The Atlanta Falcons could have simply folded after they dug themselves a 14-point hole in the fourth quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday. After all, they had nothing more to lose. They were already out of contention for the playoffs. But the Falcons refused to dishonor the game. They mounted a furious rally […]

After Kirk Cousins led the Atlanta Falcons to a come-from-behind win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Thursday, it had to be asked: You like that? The Buccaneers did not, especially Todd Bowles, who seemingly threw his players under the bus. But Cousins couldn’t care less, as he enjoyed the Falcons’ […]