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It seems the entire NFL world is discussing the surprising sacking of Cam Newton from the New England Patriots. His exit has paved the way for rookie Mac Jones to take over the starting quarterback role for coach Bill Belichick, who continues to surprise many with his roster decisions. Belichick has repeatedly proven himself to […]

James Harden once again proclaimed recently that facing the Brooklyn Nets will be “scary hours” for the rest of the NBA. He has made the two-word phrase his mantra of sorts since joining the Nets last season, teaming up with the already formidable duo of Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Many fans felt that Harden […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is back on the grind. No, it’s not about bringing back Taco Tuesdays. With still a few weeks before the start of training camp, LeBron is already in the laboratory to recalibrate his 36-year-old body for another long journey ahead. Even with getting a slew of veteran help in […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Pau Gasol continues to be a big draw in Europe. He finished a decent campaign in his emotional return to FC Barcelona and he looks forward to lacing up again in the next season. But in the meantime, Gasol has extra hours to reminisce about the good old days, […]

The Denver Nuggets haven’t made big moves in the offseason, choosing to largely stay pat with the roster that had another strong run last season. But that doesn’t mean Nikola Jokic and company aren’t putting in the work. In fact, it appears Jokic is already back at it, shooting hoops at the Nuggets’ practice facility. […]

After spending quality time with Brooklyn Nets star James Harden and Kanye West recently, Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo is now busy hitting back at false information. Or so he claims. Oladipo reacted to a report tagging him as the biggest loser of this year’s NBA free agency after losing as much as $110 million […]

Rajon Rondo is officially back with the Los Angeles Lakers, joining other guys rewinding it with the squad, including Dwight Howard, Trevor Ariza and Wayne Ellington. In the first place, Rondo shouldn’t have been released last season, especially after being an integral piece to the Lakers’ title run in the NBA Bubble. While many people […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is back at Old Trafford after agreeing to return to Manchester United, a move that came at the heels of Lionel Messi transferring to Paris Saint-Germain. Ronaldo saw his stardom rise during his stint with The Red Devils from 2003 to 2009, helping the team become a perennial contender. He joined Real Madrid […]

Newly installed Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Jared Dudley will be a very busy man when training camp tips off. But for now, he’s still spending his free time lurking the mean streets of Twitter. Dudley will always look back with fondness on his two-year stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. He helped the team win […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is raring to get back on the floor with his revamped squad. He has already worked out with new teammate Russell Westbrook ahead of the Lakers’ training camp in the coming days. LeBron is hungry to prove doubters wrong once again after he felt insulted by getting zero votes […]

The Brooklyn Nets have already been marked as the odds-on favorite to win the title in the upcoming NBA season. Boasting a finally healthy lineup featuring Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving, it truly seems the Nets will wreak havoc across the league. But like most teams, the Nets underwent changes in the offseason, […]

Not a few were surprised when NFL legend Deion Sanders was named coach of Jackson State last December. While Sanders sure has the acumen to steer a young squad, picking a relatively unknown program was quite unexpected from the flamboyant cornerback. But in his short time with Jackson State, the 54-year-old Sanders has immediately made […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is back with Manchester United, proving once again that he’s always seen red. He was close to signing with archrival Manchester City but the star striker pulled out the last minute and decided to return to Old Trafford, sending shockwaves to the football world. The lure of ending his illustrious career where it […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been at the center of many trade rumors in the offseason. But his latest venture seems to indicate that he won’t be going anywhere. Lillard has collaborated with NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal to re-create and re-release the legendary signature shoe of the Big Diesel. The Reebok “Shaqnosis” was […]

Jake Paul and Tyron Woodley promised a lot of fireworks during their much-anticipated fight on Sunday at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland. Well, they surely delivered on that. The match got so heated, the tension even boiled over to the stands. Paul and Woodley weren’t the only ones who traded blows, as several fans […]

Veteran guard Patty Mills will provide more help for Kevin Durant and the powerhouse unit of the Brooklyn Nets. He surprisingly left the San Antonio Spurs to join the Nets in the offseason, signing a two-year, $12 million deal. Mills will serve as the backup of Kyrie Irving and James Harden, providing instant scoring punch […]

Paul Pierce was all about the smoke during clutch situations when he starred for the Boston Celtics. That phrase, however, has taken an entirely different meaning these days. The Celtics legend has been busy with a bunch of other ventures since he was given the pink slip as ESPN analyst early this year. On Sunday, […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden continues to live his best life. With still a few weeks left before training camp starts, the well-known party animal was once again spotted hamming it up in Houston. But don’t worry, it’s not a strip club. He was actually at his restaurant, Thirteen. But Harden wasn’t the only NBA […]

Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is back on the field! But not the NFL gridiron. Luck was recently spotted helping a high school team in Colorado during practice. Clearly, the four-time Pro Bowler, who retired two seasons ago, isn’t walking away from the game yet, even if he’s not with the big guns anymore. […]

More women athletes are making their mark and breaking the glass ceiling. They have put the entire world on notice, and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is all for it. LeBron has always championed female athletes, saluting them on social media whenever they make accomplishments or even when they rail against social injustice. On […]

There are three difficult things in the world: 1. Find true love, 2. Achieve world peace, and 3. Be a Philadelphia 76ers fan. It’s extra hard these days for the Sixers faithful with the Ben Simmons drama dragging longer than the Twilight saga. Simmons is still not communicating with the team, including coach Doc Rivers […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a pretty big dude. He doesn’t get scared easily. But for the NBA legend, what he fears is getting canceled. Shaq is one of the most beloved NBA players ever. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has endeared himself to fans because of his outgoing personality, childish humor, and constantly giving back to […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers made moves in the offseason would be an understatement. The team has undergone a major facelift to provide more help for LeBron James and Anthony Davis after the premature exit last season. The Lakers surrounded the All-Star duo with enough veteran talent, but the squad also made key […]

Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine had a breakout campaign last season as he got his first-ever NBA All-Star nod. So as expected, he’s looking to build on the momentum in leading the Bulls in the upcoming season. All great players add a facet to their repertoire every offseason. It’s almost a requirement. For LaVine, it […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has been repeatedly linked to the Golden State Warriors amid incessant trade rumors in the offseason. However, it seems that Lillard has already shut down all whispers. He is expected to stay with the Trail Blazers. Still, this hasn’t stopped him from talking about the Warriors. Lillard, who grew […]

The Denver Broncos have been in dire search of a cornerstone quarterback since the legendary Peyton Manning retired in 2015. Now, it looks like the team is banking its hopes yet again on a different signal-caller. Broncos coach Vic Fangio is going with Teddy Bridgewater as QB 1 over Drew Lock. The 28-year-old Bridgewater has […]

You haven’t lived if you haven’t seen at least one video of the “Milk Crate Challenge.” Yes, it’s the latest craze sweeping the Milky Way, and former NBA star Dwyane Wade isn’t all for it. Just in case you’re wondering, the newest fad involves attempting to build a pyramid of milk crates and then trying […]

Like most NBA stars, Minnesota Timberwolves big man Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t new to getting heavy vitriol from fans. He’s had his fair share of bashers, especially during his infamous spat with former teammate Jimmy Butler and his past altercations with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Still, Towns has developed into one of the NBA’s most […]

Alex Caruso is eager to have a fresh start with the Chicago Bulls after signing a lucrative offer in the offseason. But in the meantime, it looks like he is enjoying his extended rest. With the opening of the new NBA season still a few weeks away, Caruso is making sure he has time for […]

The quarterback situation of the San Francisco 49ers is still unresolved. Of course, veteran Jimmy Garoppolo is insistent that he should start, but rookie Trey Lance is also making a strong case to become QB 1. While the quandary isn’t entirely new in the NFL, it seems Garoppolo is heavily affected by it. He’s always […]

Charles Barkley and Scottie Pippen have been retired from the NBA for 1985986 years now, but they continue to stir a buzz with their controversial statements. Both Hall of Fame members have never been shy about expressing their opinions on various subjects, NBA-related or not. But for Barkley and Pippen, trash-talking each other is the […]

New Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka sure has a load of talent at his disposal. But after a string of underwhelming stints, the Celtics could really use a revamped game plan. For Udoka, there’s no question that Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Marcus Smart can produce, but are they maximizing their skills? For the Celtics […]

When Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is not too busy causing headaches to opposing teams, he likes to play golf. He keeps himself updated on news and trends in the so-called gentleman’s sport. Of course, that includes the latest on golf’s newest rising star: JR Smith. Smith on Tuesday was cleared by the NCAA […]

August 24 (8/24) will forever be Mamba Day and the entire basketball community united once again in remembering the late great Kobe Bryant. Of course, the NBA world paid tribute to Kobe, including his former teammate Jordan Clarkson. The Utah Jazz guard reposted on Twitter an old video of a bunch of NBA players discussing […]

It looks like ESPN host Stephen A. Smith will get his new sparring partner soon. And it appears that he will have his hands full on First Take debating with an NFL Hall of Fame member. In a report by Yahoo! Sports, Smith could be joined by former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver Michael Irvin. […]

The Dallas Mavericks got a real one in Jared Dudley as he joins the team’s brain trust as an assistant coach. It shouldn’t come as a surprise though as he’s widely regarded in the NBA as a smart player and a great locker room presence. As he pointed out in his Twitter post, Dudley has […]

With the way things are going, the Boston Celtics are in the middle of a rebuild, right? No, if you ask Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck. Despite making a slew of roster changes in the offseason, plus promoting former coach Brad Stevens as president of basketball operations, Grousbeck denied the team is undergoing a facelift after […]

Stephen Curry and Seth Curry have always been close. Amid unfortunate rumors regarding their family, their tight relationship is needed more than ever. The Golden State Warriors star greeted his younger brother on his 31st birthday, posting a sweet and heartfelt message on Instagram, including a picture of them laughing together inside a locker room. […]

Carmelo Anthony is still looking for the much-elusive first NBA title. He has a golden chance to finally claim it with the Los Angeles Lakers, joining his good buddy LeBron James and fellow All-Stars Anthony Davis, Russell Westbrook, and Dwight Howard. With the Lakers roster as deep as the Marianas Trench, Anthony is expected to […]