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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes may be one of the goofiest players in the league, but when it comes to talking about the undying support of their fans, he can get pretty serious. The Raptors escaped the Philadelphia 76ers, 116-115, in overtime after Barnes drained the game-winning free throw with 0.8 seconds left at Scotiabank […]

As they say, winning is hard, but maintaining is much harder. The Philadelphia Eagles definitely know that after getting upset by the San Francisco 49ers, 23-19, in the wild-card round at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday. The Eagles failed to defend their crown, as their offense sputtered in the second half. The next few days […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle had to be carted off the field in the second quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday after suffering an Achilles injury. It was a painful exit for Kittle, who many consider the heart and soul of the 49ers. With the severity of his ailment and the possibility of […]

Jalen Johnson continues to soar for the Atlanta Hawks—literally and figuratively. The Hawks’ trading of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards signaled that Johnson is now the face of the franchise. On Sunday, he led the Hawks to their third straight win after trouncing the Golden State Warriors, 124-111, at Chase Center. Johnson tallied 23 […]

The New England Patriots will have to finish their do-or-die game against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday without a valuable asset after Christian Gonzalez suffered a head injury. The Patriots announced on X that Gonzalez is questionable to return to the wild-card tussle at Gillette Stadium. .@Patriots Injury Update: CB Christian Gonzalez (head) is […]

Anthony Edwards soaked up the crowd’s admiration after leading the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs by the slimmest of margins, 104-103, at Target Center on Sunday. Edwards made the game-winning runner with only 16.8 seconds left, as the Timberwolves completed a 19-point comeback and improved to 26-14. They have won five of their […]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner is still nursing an ankle injury and did not suit up in the wild-card round against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. He, however, ensured that he made his presence felt by supporting his teammates. When the 49ers completed the upset, 23-19, to stun everyone at Lincoln Financial Field, Warner […]

Optimism is high for the San Francisco 49ers after they outlasted the Philadelphia Eagles, 23-19, at Lincoln Financial Field in the wild-card round on Sunday. The 49ers eliminated the defending champions after Brock Purdy connected with Christian McCaffrey for the go-ahead touchdown with less than three minutes left in the game. The defense then held […]

The Vince Lombardi Trophy will have a new home after the Philadelphia Eagles lost to the San Francisco 49ers, 23-19, at Lincoln Financial Field in the wild-card round on Sunday. The Eagles failed to defend their title, as they were badly outplayed in the fourth quarter, 13-3. Wide receiver AJ Brown did not speak to […]

Ole Miss will marinate in despair for the next few days after suffering a painful loss to Miami, 31-27, in the semifinal of the CFP at State Farm Stadium on Thursday. The Rebels looked like they were on their way to the national championship game with less than three minutes remaining after taking the lead, […]

Miami took care of business in nail-biting fashion on Thursday as it defeated Ole Miss, 31-27, in the Fiesta Bowl to advance to the NCAA National Championship Game. Carson Beck ran for a three-yard touchdown with less than 20 seconds left to deliver the victory for the 10th-ranked Hurricanes, who will play in the national […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ loss to the Utah Jazz at Delta Center on Thursday could prove to be extra costly, as Anthony Davis suffered a hand injury late in the game. He was forced to exit at the 2:08 mark of the fourth quarter, and the Mavericks went on to absorb a two-point loss, 116-114. He […]

Whether he likes it or not, Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is undeniably one of the faces of the NBA. He has proven many times that he is an elite talent who can draw large crowds with his electric playing style. But Edwards has learned over the years that while highlight plays are great to […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love will suit up in the playoffs for the third straight year, and he wants nothing more than to get over the hump and advance to the Super Bowl for the first time. But of course, it is easier said than done, especially since they are facing the Chicago Bears […]

Many are wondering where coaches John Harbaugh and Kevin Stefanski will end up after getting fired by the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns, respectively. According to reports, several teams are already interested in acquiring Harbaugh or Stefanski, as the annual coaching carousel has started in the NFL. One of the squads to look out […]

Was it a case of muscle memory or deliberate trolling? Whatever it was, the Atlanta Hawks grabbed attention on Wednesday after including Trae Young in the injury report ahead of their game against the Denver Nuggets. The Hawks, who traded Young to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, will visit the Nuggets at Ball Arena on […]

LaMelo Ball came off the bench for the Charlotte Hornets against the Indiana Pacers at Spectrum Center on Thursday, and it almost paid dividends. The Hornets fell short against the Pacers, 114-112, despite Ball’s productive evening. He finished with a game-high 33 points, including seven three-pointers, on top of three rebounds, eight assists, and three […]

The Miami Heat trooped to the United Center on Thursday to take on the Chicago Bulls. The game, however, has yet to start, as of writing, due to the unsafe playing conditions. According to multiple reports, the floor is too slippery, which could lead to injuries among the players. While many are growing anxious about […]

With the trade deadline fast approaching, the chatter about Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will only get louder around the league. He has been the subject of trade rumors for the past few years, as the talented forward remains stuck on the bench in the Bay Area. At this point, it seems Kuminga has […]

The Toronto Raptors could miss the services of Brandon Ingram in the next few games after suffering a thumb injury against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. He sustained it in the second quarter and did not return to the game. Toronto survived with a one-point win, 97-96, courtesy of Immanuel Quickley’s walk-off three-pointer. Raptors coach […]

It was a yes, then it became a no. The Houston Rockets lost by a solitary point, 103-102, to the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center on Wednesday after Tari Eason’s game-winning bucket was nullified by the referees. After Kevin Durant missed on his jumper, Eason tipped it back in as time expired. The Rockets […]

You can always expect the unexpected when it comes to Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. He had a rather interesting postgame interview after they beat his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies, 117-98, at FedExForum on Wednesday. Brooks led the Suns with 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, as they improved to 22-15, bouncing back […]

Even after the final buzzer had sounded, the tension did not end between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center on Wednesday. The Lakers lost to the Spurs, 107-91, snapping their three-game winning streak. As both teams were exiting the floor, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt and Spurs forward Jeremy […]

Maybe the NBA should add a new rule: Get out of the way when Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is barreling down the lane on a fastbreak. The Golden State Warriors learned that the hard way on Wednesday, as Antetokounmpo powered past Draymond Green for a tough bucket in the closing minutes of the second […]

While it was not exactly a shock, the trade of Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday was emotional for the fans of the Atlanta Hawks. After all, Young has been with the team since 2018. Fans witnessed him grow throughout the years, helping the Hawks to multiple appearances in the playoffs, including a […]

It’s an end of an era for the Atlanta Hawks after trading star Trae Young to the Washington Wizards on Wednesday. Young quickly became the face of the franchise after joining the Hawks in 2018 following a draft-day trade with the Dallas Mavericks. He led the team to three appearances in the playoffs, including the […]

Kentucky suffered its second loss in conference play after collapsing against Missouri, 73-68, at Rupp Arena on Wednesday. It was a tight contest throughout, but the Tigers went on a 15-2 run in the last part of the second half to pull the rug from under the Wildcats and improve to 12-3. It was also […]

The Cleveland Browns had another disappointing season defined by player inconsistencies and missed opportunities. They never quite found their footing despite occasional flashes of competitiveness. They missed the playoffs for the fourth time in five years after stumbling to a 5-12 record. The quarterback positions became a focal issue, with Dillon Gabriel, Shedeur Sanders, and […]

The Toronto Raptors escaped a wild one against the Charlotte Hornets, 97-96, at Spectrum Center on Tuesday, with Immanuel Quickley delivering the game-winning three-pointer as time expired. The Hornets took the lead, 96-94, with 1.6 seconds left after LaMelo Ball’s drive, sending the home fans into a frenzy. The Raptors, however, remained composed, as Quickley […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice found himself in the middle of a controversy yet again after he was accused of domestic violence by his ex-girlfriend. The allegation was posted on Instagram on Wednesday, with the supposed victim, Dacoda Nichole, claiming that she has been “through too much in a span of eight years.” […]

The Toronto Raptors were dealt an early blow against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday after star forward Brandon Ingram suffered a thumb injury. Ingram sustained it in the second quarter at Spectrum Center and was taken out at the 5:58 mark. “Raptors forward Brandon Ingram has suffered a right thumb sprain and will not return […]

It looks like the Kansas City Chiefs have already started their retooling after a forgettable season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2015. The Chiefs finished with a woeful 6-11 record despite retaining the team’s star-studded core, including Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, Kareem Hunt, Isiah Pacheco, Hollywood Brown, Chris Jones, […]

Florida won its 14th straight game at Stephen C. O’Connell Center on Tuesday after rallying past Georgia, 92-77. The Gators upped the ante in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs, 51-37, to improve to 10-5. They had a slow start in the contest, prompting coach Todd Golden to issue a challenge to his players at […]

It has been a tough season for Green Bay Packers defensive end Micah Parsons, to say the least. After a much-ballyhooed contract dispute with the Dallas Cowboys, Parsons found a new home in Green Bay, only to suffer a season-ending knee injury in Week 15. He has been reduced to a spectator, as the Packers […]

Duke had an early scare against Louisville on Tuesday but managed to stay composed and rallied to claim its third straight win, 84-73, at KFC Yum! Center. The Blue Devils stormed back from a nine-point deficit at the break, going on a searing 16-6 run in the early goings of the second half to take […]

The Memphis Grizzlies escaped the San Antonio Spurs by the skin of their teeth, 106-105, at FedExForum on Tuesday to end their four-game losing streak. Cam Spencer was the unlikely hero for the Grizzlies, scoring their last five points, including the game-winning jumper with less than 40 seconds left. The Spurs had multiple chances to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves notched their third straight win after walloping the Miami Heat, 122-94, at Target Center on Tuesday. The Timberwolves defeated the Heat for the second time in four days after also winning, 125-115, on Saturday. It snapped Miami’s four-game winning streak. It was a team effort for Minnesota, with Anthony Edwards leading the […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is truly a man of the people. O’Neal has always been a generous guy. There have been numerous stories of the Hall of Famer handing out money and gifts to kids and underprivileged communities. One young lady experienced O’Neal’s generosity first-hand when she encountered him at a popular retail store. She […]

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Pelicans, 111-103, on Tuesday at Smoothie King Center to notch their third straight win. But it was far from easy, as the Lakers had to rally in the fourth quarter to eke out the come-from-behind victory. They improved to 23-11, including 13-5 on the road. Following their […]