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Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones had himself a night against the Detroit Lions on Monday. After dropping their first assignment, Jones made sure they won’t stare at a 0-2 hole in their first two weeks. Jones caught three of Aaron Rodgers’ four touchdown passes and then rushed for another one to lead the Packers […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski has lasted in the NFL for years because of his tenacity and toughness. He has four Super Bowl rings to his name, coming out of retirement to join his good buddy Tom Brady in Central Florida and give the Buccaneers their first title since 2002. Gronkowski is a […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a busy man. Aside from preparing for the upcoming NBA season, with training camp just a few days away, he’s also promoting his talk show The Shop on HBO. Created by Paul Rivera in 2018, The Shop features LeBron and his business partner Maverick Carter chatting with guests […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is ready to move on after his much-maligned stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He will have the fresh start he badly needs with the Wizards, who have made sneaky-good moves in the offseason to form a solid roster. Kuzma was bombarded by insults by angry Lakers fans because of […]

It didn’t take long for NFL legend Peyton Manning to take a shot at the New England Patriots on Monday. Covering the game between the Detroit Lions and the Green Bay Packers for ESPN 2 with his brother, Eli Manning, the five-time MVP couldn’t help but sneak in a little snarky joke. Right on the […]

In a much-anticipated affair between two former NFL MVPs, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson finally had the last laugh over Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Jackson has never won against Mahomes in their previous three meetings, but he finally did on Sunday—and in stunning fashion at that, making the game-winning touchdown by flipping into […]

Tension was high on Sunday as the Pittsburgh Steelers took on the Las Vegas Raiders at Heinz Field. Several players went at it verbally all game, spitting insults at each other. But apparently, others took things quite literally. Steelers lineman Trai Turner was ejected in the game in the fourth quarter after spitting on Raiders […]

Tom Brady had an absolutely terrible game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. The veteran quarterback was a total eyesore for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Can you imagine, he only threw for five touchdowns? Simply abhorrent. Definitely unacceptable. At this point of his career, Brady should be throwing for 6857865 yards and 467356 touchdowns every […]

Lady luck was probably observing social distancing with the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. The Vikings lost to the Arizona Cardinals by a hairline, 34-33, but Mike Zimmer and his crew surely had a golden chance to take the road win. But fate had other plans. Vikings kicker Greg Joseph had the opportunity to save the […]

One day, when you’re old, sitting alone on the porch and pondering about the glory days of the past, you will suddenly ask yourself: Remember when Ben Simmons hilariously held the Philadelphia 76ers hostage? It’s crazy to think that after a terrible performance in the NBA Playoffs, it was Simmons who had the gall to […]

Remember that 90s movie Little Giants, where a bunch of young football players got along so well and found ways to win despite their underdog lineup? That’s exactly what the New York Giants are not. Or at least on Thursday. The Giants suffered another heartbreaking loss, bowing to the Washington Football Team, 30-29. Things got […]

Another game, another heartbreaking loss for the hard-luck New York Giants. It appeared they had the win in the bag on Thursday against the Washington Football Team. But alas, fate played another cruel joke on coach Joe Judge and his wards. The Giants lost to Washington by a solitary point, 30-29 after kicker Dustin Hopkins […]

If there’s one thing the Miami Heat are proud of, it’s their culture. We’ve all heard stories about the famous Heat Culture, which has helped many players find their true potential. At the forefront of the Heat’s laudable mentality is star forward Jimmy Butler. His blue-collar style and doggedness are perfect, immediately leading South Beach […]

Legendary mentor Gregg Popovich has completed his five-year stint as coach of Team USA. So of course, the question now is who should succeed him. One of the names being tossed around is Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra. Obvious candidates would be Popovich’s deputies in the Tokyo Olympics, namely Steve Kerr, Lloyd Pierce, and Jay […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo recently toured Greece to parade the NBA championship trophy in different cities. But now, he’s witnessed an even more significant milestone in his home country. Giannis was in Greece to personally see her mother, Veronica Antetokounmpo, finally get awarded Greek citizenship. Giannis’ brother, Alex Antetokounmpo, was also bestowed the same […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is widely considered one of the most talented athletes in the entire history of the Milky Way. His skill level is out of this world, not to mention his crazy durability. LeBron can do virtually anything on the hardwood. He can heavily impact a game on both ends. His […]

The arrival of star guard Chris Paul last season immediately turned things around for the Phoenix Suns. After their stellar run in the NBA Bubble, the Suns needed one more piece to push them to the top. As we all saw, CP3 was that guy. But aside from Paul, another integral addition for the Suns […]

LeBron James is back in the gym as the Los Angeles Lakers are set to begin training camp in the coming days. Russell Westbrook has also been putting in the work as he embarks on his first stint with the Lakers. Another new member of the Lakers, DeAndre Jordan, is likewise excited to suit up […]

The daughter of former New York Giants linebacker Brandon Short was killed on Monday after being shot by a still-unknown assailant in Allegheny, Pennsylvania on Monday. Short confirmed the unfortunate news on social media, expressing grief for her 26-year-old daughter and calling her death a “senseless act.” He also expressed gratitude to all the people […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has no time for mincing his words. He has always been an interesting player because of his thoughts, which sometimes tend to be a little off-kilter. In a recent video, Harden spent some time talking to a group of young players. While most NBA players usually go the typical motivational […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were expected as one of the teams to make major moves in the offseason. But aside from acquiring a few role players, the team hardly tinkered with the roster. One of the guys linked to trade rumors in recent months is big man Jusuf Nurkic. Nurkic has been hampered by a […]

Like his teammate Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving sometimes entertains himself by responding to his myriad of critics on social media. On Wednesday, Fox Sports analyst Nick Wright reported on Twitter that Irving allegedly said he would just retire if the Nets trade him. Wright said Irving’s representative told him this. “There are […]

Before he was known as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, he made immediate waves as a dominant force at UCLA when he was still named Lew Alcindor Jr. He was a can’t-miss talent, shattering numerous NCAA records. As expected, he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks as the first overall pick in the 1969 NBA Draft. But unbeknownst […]

When strong safety Jabrill Peppers moved to the New York Giants, he probably saw a brighter future ahead of him compared to his two-year stint with the Cleveland Browns. Fast forward to today, Peppers is having a hard time embracing his role with the Giants. Despite being named co-captain in his third season with the […]

In a rather expected move, the Houston Rockets and John Wall agreed to go separate ways on Tuesday. This of course immediately begs the question: Who will replace Wall? While the Rockets will surely weigh their options in the coming days, it appears they have already made a move on one available guard. According to […]

Conor McGregor once again hogged the headlines after his unexpected incident with rapper Machine Gun Kelly at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. McGregor apparently wanted a picture with MGK but his request was shot down by the rapper’s security. This immediately enraged the controversial former UFC champion, who is well-known for having the […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is having an absolutely enjoyable offseason. He has every right to. After winning his first NBA title, he’s allowed to do practically anything he wants. He can even replace Pope Francis for all we care. After parading the Larry O’Brien Trophy around his home country of Greece and hanging out […]

Transgender fighter Alana McLaughlin made her much-awaited MMA debut last Friday in Combate Global in Miami. She had a stunning maiden battle, finishing off her opponent, Celine Provost, in round two via a stunning chokehold. It was a dominating performance for McLaughlin, who had to undergo several tests prior to the fight to make sure […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma has always liked to joke around. In fact, it’s his loose character that has also earned him plenty of criticisms, saying he’s not focused enough to improve and be an NBA superstar like his fellow young studs. On Sunday, Kuzma once again messed around, posting on Twitter to take a […]

The entire Sin City heaved a collective sigh of relief on Sunday after the Las Vegas Raiders escaped with a 33-27 win over the Baltimore Ravens in overtime. The Raiders showed grit in the fourth quarter, climbing back from a seven-point hole in the dying minutes to force an extra period against the visiting Ravens. […]

There’s no question that Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is one of the most unique talents in NBA history because of his physique and talent. At this point, there’s really no debating that. Unless you want to feel the wrath of Durant’s burner Twitter account. Durant almost singlehandedly carried the Nets to the Eastern Conference […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is arguably the biggest Las Vegas Raiders fan in the NBA. Because really, who’s still a Raiders fan, right? Kidding aside, Lillard has repeatedly professed his love-and-hate relationship with the Raiders, the team he grew up following as a wide-eyed kid in Oakland. Despite the seemingly incessant futility of […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t done making changes in the crew. Now, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will get even more help for the upcoming season with the latest addition to the squad. The Warriors front office isn’t just focusing on the players’ roster but on the coaching staff as well. Following the recent changes […]

Matthew Stafford had a smashing debut for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday after leading the team to a convincing 34-14 victory over the Chicago Bears. Of course, one of the proudest for the veteran quarterback was his wife, Kelly Stafford. Or was she? During NBC’s Sunday Night Football airing of the Rams and Bears […]

It went down to the wire between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium on Sunday. A late fumble, however, by the Patriots in their final drive allowed the Dolphins to escape by the skin of their teeth, 17-16. The game also featured a tasty matchup between two young quarterbacks in […]

By now, it’s no secret that Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler likes to work on his game. In his very first season in South Beach, he made this known immediately after practicing as early as 3:30 a.m. and challenging his teammates to join him. After a mediocre stint last season, which saw them get bounced […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry didn’t offer excuses after they lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Saying they lost could be putting it mildly; the final score was 38-13. When the clock finally struck zero, it felt like a massive relief from a torture chamber for the lethargic Titans. Henry, the reigning NFL […]

Right off the bat, Mac Jones made New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick a genius once again. Not that the veteran tactician needed any further validation. But Belichick’s bold choice to go with the rookie as the team’s starting quarterback and let go of veteran Cam Newton wasn’t entirely popular. On Sunday, in his first […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has indicated in the past that he’s in it for the long term in South Beach. His latest move, however, has raised eyebrows and sparked rumors among Heat fans. Butler has unfinished business with the Heat after falling short in the NBA Finals two seasons ago against the Los Angeles […]