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It’s the calm before the storm. On Sunday, Tom Brady will make his much-awaited first return to Gillette Stadium since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they visit his former team New England Patriots. Of course, the storylines are aplenty. Numerous articles have been written recently about the allegedly stained relationship between Brady and Patriots […]

The Phoenix Suns should be the most motivated team this NBA season after coming so close to winning the title last season. After falling short against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Suns made some adjustments in the organization in the offseason in hopes of redeeming themselves. Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton are already a […]

If there’s one thing you need to read while we all continue to get stuck at home amid the crippling COVID-19 pandemic, it’s the book about the New England Patriots, entitled “It’s Better to Be Feared.” Written by ESPN senior reporter Seth Wickersham, it peered through the curtains of the dynastic yet controversial reign of […]

The Brooklyn Nets are the heavy favorites to take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy this season. But early on, the biggest thing standing between the Nets and the NBA title is COVID-19 vaccination. Not you, Milwaukee Bucks. Sorry. It’s already widely known that Nets guard Kyrie Irving rejects vaccination the way wise people reject pineapples […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis doesn’t want anyone’s encouragement. Yes, even those coming from LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and his other Lakers teammates. Davis, who has noticeably bulked up this offseason, is expected to have a bounce-back campaign after his mediocre stint last season, which was riddled by injuries. His exit in the first […]

It was a separation that was just waiting to happen. Last year, it finally did. After years of rumored animosity between Tom Brady and Bill Belichick, the unstoppable player-coach duo of the New England Patriots finally bid each other adieu last season. Like all long relationships, the small cracks slowly evolved into gaping holes for […]

It’s the universe’s most awaited reunion since ABBA (probably): Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will meet once again when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers visit the New England Patriots on Sunday. It’s arguably the most anticipated game this NFL season, as Brady will return to his former stomping ground for the first time since joining the […]

Only three things are certain in the NBA: 1. LeBron James, 2. Kevin Durant has a burner Twitter account, and 3. Rookies will always get embarrassed by their veteran teammates. Just ask Orlando Magic newcomers Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner. The latest additions to the Magic roster will soon experience their dreaded rookie hazing courtesy […]

It’s clear that it’s all systems go for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are they are set to open training camp in the next few days. The Lakers are hellbent on returning to the NBA Finals after a mediocre stint last season, largely due to a string of injuries to LeBron and Anthony […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James knows exactly what Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady must be feeling these days. On Sunday, Brady will make his much-awaited return at Gillette Stadium when they face his former team New England Patriots. Obviously, it’s one of the biggest games of the NFL season and it will be […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac, still recuperating from his rash of injuries, suddenly found himself on the spotlight anew because of his adamant refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Isaac, Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets, Bradley Beal of the Washington Wizards, Dwight Howard of the Los Angeles Lakers, and Andrew Wiggins of the Golden […]

With the new NBA season about to begin in just a few weeks, all the talk lately has been centered on the continued refusal of some NBA players to get vaccinated against COVID-19. There have been several debates on the issue, including the ones pouring over on social media, and Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ […]

Veteran guard Goran Dragic is set to embark on the latest chapter of his career when he joins the Toronto Raptors this season. The team’s training camp is set to begin and the seasoned playmaker is expected to play a huge role for the young squad. Dragic and the Raptors, however, started on the wrong […]

The Kansas City Chiefs had a huge scare on Sunday after coach Andy Reid was forced to leave the game against the Los Angeles Chargers due to dehydration. He was rushed to the hospital as he struggled to cope with the temperature at Arrowhead Stadium that reportedly rose to 90 degrees. One of the first […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has repeatedly proclaimed that it would be “scary hours” for the rest of the NBA now that he, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving are all finally healthy. While it’s unclear if Harden and Durant are following Irving’s lead in terms of rejecting COVID-19 vaccination, which would be a huge problem […]

What would our mundane lives be without a daily dose of the seemingly endless Ben Simmons drama? It’s clear that Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers are nowhere near reaching an agreement with training camp about to start. The disgruntled playmaker has already shut the door on his teammates who planned to reach out to him. […]

New England Patriots rookie quarterback Mac Jones had a forgettable game on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. He threw three interceptions, including a pick-six, as the Patriots suffered a 28-13 loss to drop to 1-2. After the game, Jones was seated on the bench, perhaps contemplating his subpar showing. Saints quarterback Jameis Winston walked […]

Even before the spread of the Black Lives Matter movement in recent years, Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony was already a leading voice in the NBA when it comes to social justice. Anthony, who has released a memoir entitled “Where Tomorrows Aren’t Promised,” grew up in Baltimore. At an early age, he witnessed abuses […]

With their loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 3, the Kansas City Chiefs are now 1-2, the team’s worst star in the Patrick Mahomes era. The defeat should serve as a wake-up call for the Chiefs, who are now in last place in the AFC West. But while many Chiefs fans are getting […]

Ohio State linebacker K’Vaughan Pope will forever remember this particular weekend—all for the wrong reasons. The Buckeyes annihilated Akron, 59-7 on Saturday, but the win was largely overshadowed by Pope’s outburst on the sideline in the second quarter. He was eventually escorted off the field and back into their locker room. Moments later, he posted […]

There are countless Where Were You When moments in the NBA. Michael Jordan’s shrug, LeBron James’ block, Kobe Bryant’s 81 points, Chris Andersen missing 748735 dunks during the 2005 Slam Dunk Contest, etc. But for the fans of the New York Knicks and the Denver Nuggets, one of the most memorable moments was the infamous […]

The Carolina Panthers remained spotless this season after they obliterated the Houston Texans on Thursday, 24-9. Their victory, however, came at a cost after star running back Christian McCaffrey exited the game in the second quarter due to a hamstring injury. McCaffrey entered the game leading the NFL in scrimmage yards, which he also did […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony, now a teammate of LeBron James, has made some polarizing remarks in the past, but for the most part, he’s been straight with his thoughts, even though they’re not popular. Anthony recently sat down with the boys of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast to talk about a […]

Tyler Herro went viral once again recently after an overly excited fan crashed her car as she wanted to get close to the Miami Heat guard. Herro was signing autographs and posing for pictures with a bunch of fans when some girl’s car crashed into a wall. Something tells us that she forgot to put […]

A drama seems to have unfolded for the New Orleans Pelicans with the start of training camp just a few days away. Star forward Zion Williamson reportedly isn’t communicating much with general manager David Griffin as he was displeased with the way the team handled his rookie year. To recall, Williamson was hampered by a […]

Julius Randle has unfinished business with the New York Knicks. After an inspiring run in the regular season in their last campaign, the Knicks unraveled in the NBA Playoffs, losing to the less-heralded Atlanta Hawks in the first round. Randle played poorly in the series. The Knicks made key moves in the offseason, picking up […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was a victim of the dreaded sophomore slump last season. After turning heads during his rookie year, especially during the Heat’s run to the NBA Finals, he struggled to maintain his fiery form in the last campaign. Now, Herro wants to have a bounce-back year and make sure everybody notices […]

Let it be known that Dwyane Wade is a man of culture. He has a refined taste. That’s why he watches Dancing with the Stars. Or at least ever since his former teammate Iman Shumpert joined the popular dance contest. Wade was left thoroughly impressed by Shumpert’s performance, which quickly went viral. The Flash took […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard has always been an entertainer. Since entering the NBA straight out of high school in 2004, he has maintained his fun-loving, cheerful, and energetic personality. That’s why it really shouldn’t come as a surprise when it was revealed that Howard was the Octopus in the latest season of […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was befuddled after learning the firing of Gersson Rosas as president of basketball operations. Clearly, KAT was happy with how Rosas ran things for the Timberwolves. But apparently, things weren’t rainbows and butterflies and gold-crusted pizzas. wtf… — Karl-Anthony Towns (@KarlTowns) September 22, 2021 The Athletic released a scratching report, […]

With training camp set to begin in just a few days, the Minnesota Timberwolves will try to navigate their way through a huge change after Gersson Rosas got booted out as president of basketball operations. While Rosas built a strong relationship with Karl-Anthony Towns, who wasn’t too pleased with the development, the axed Timberwolves official […]

At this point, there’s no question that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in the history of the NBA. He has proven time and again that when it comes to draining outside shots, he’s the undisputed no. 1. Greg Ostertag would be no. 7587489754. But a crazy statistic proves further that […]

At this point, if you’re still not aware that Los Angeles Lakers teammates LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony are good buddies, then perhaps you’re living in a prehistoric era. Or you’re probably a kid. While Anthony recently clarified that he was not on the actual banana boat in the now infamous Banana Boat Ride, he’s […]

The young punks showed up in the first two weeks of the new NFL season. This year’s batch of rookies has been truly impressive, displaying composure and confidence against more seasoned opponents. But for a three-time Super Bowl champion, one only newcomer has been head and shoulders above the field: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons. […]

Former NBA big man Ben Wallace made history recently after becoming the first undrafted player to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. It’s really quite an accomplishment for someone who came from the small town of White Hall in Alabama. Wallace was a defensive menace during his prime, winning as Defensive Player […]

Boston Celtics wingman Jaylen Brown is one of the more socially active players in the NBA. He’s a big proponent of the Black Lives Matter movement, even joining the protests in his hometown of Atlanta last year. That’s why Brown was very happy to see that seven new African-American coaches have been hired by NBA […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Atlanta Hawks guard Lou Williams both entered the NBA straight from high school. LeBron was selected no. 1 overall in 2003 by the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Williams was picked no. 45 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers two years later. But not many know that LBJ and Lou Will […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner has been one of those guys who are predicted to churn out an All-Star year every season but somehow, he has always fallen short of expectations. Well, it definitely looks like Turner is a man on a mission this upcoming campaign. Despite the rumor mill running strong on Turner, he […]

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 […]