Paolo Mariano Articles - Page 48

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 […]

NBA superstars have started putting in the work as training camps are set to begin soon. That includes Boston Celtics main man Jayson Tatum, who has added new weapons to his ever-growing arsenal every offseason. Anyway, Jayson Tatum is now ripped like a pro wrestler. Wait… what?! But this time around, Tatum has focused on […]

Forget Jayson Tatum or De’Aaron Fox or Tyler Herro. The best NBA offseason transformation is Nikola Jokic shedding more weight. The Denver Nuggets main man looks even more svelte these days after losing dozens of pounds. The reigning MVP started his weight loss last season and immediately drew surprised reactions. After all, Jokic has always […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers started their title retention drive on a winning note after beating the Dallas Cowboys in nail-biting fashion on Thursday, 31-29. Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians had to pull out all the tricks in the dying minutes to escape the gritty Cowboys, who were led by a sensational Dak Prescott. Tom Brady was […]

Love him or hate him, Paul Pierce is now a Hall of Fame member. The Boston Celtics legend will get inducted on Saturday and there’s nothing you could do about it. Well, you could clap and acknowledge that Pierce is truly among the great small forwards in NBA history. One guy who certainly agrees is […]

NBA legend Magic Johnson made fans scream in delight during his heyday with the Los Angeles Lakers. These days, he’s been making fans scream in frustration with his obvious takes on Twitter. On Thursday, he made another bold pronouncement after Dak Prescott made his return for the Dallas Cowboys. As the new NFL season kicked […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has always championed his fellow athletes. Especially the great ones. As the new NFL season opened on Thursday, LeBron was of course glued to the games and he quickly gave a huge shoutout to Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady. Brady kicked off their title defense tour on a […]

Nothing to see here. Just Lionel Messi setting another mind-blowing record in impressive fashion. Messi scored a hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 victory against Bolivia on Thursday in a World Cup qualifying match. With this, the iconic striker upped his international career goals to 79 and passed Brazil’s legendary Pele for most by any male player […]

Jrue Holiday might be with the Milwaukee Bucks now but his heart will always belong to New Orleans as well. After Hurricane Ida battered the city last month, Holiday and his wife Lauren have led a donation drive to help affected residents recover from the devastating calamity. In a report by Andrew Lopez of ESPN, […]

The Cam Newton saga is over for the New England Patriots after he got cut. Or is it? The Patriots released Newton last week, paving the way for rookie Mac Jones to serve as the starting quarterback. Newton only suited up for one season with the Patriots, leading the team to only seven wins. But […]

It’s still quite sad that the illustrious career of Chris Bosh was cut short due to a blood clot condition. He was still at the peak of his success, just a few seasons removed from winning two titles with the Miami Heat when he was forced to walk away from the game. Bosh was an […]

With training camp just a few days away, Atlanta Hawk star Trae Young is making the most out of his free time. When he’s not playing in pickup games with Adam Sandler, he’s busy watching other elite athletes, including tennis great Novak Djokovic. Djokovic, the world no. 1, had to come from behind in the […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has truly developed into of the NBA’s elite players. But of course, stardom comes with plenty of drawbacks, including always being on the radar of fans and observers. In the digital age, it’s almost impossible for top athletes to evade the limelight, and they’re subject to criticisms whatever they do. […]

The most interesting matchup for the San Francisco 49ers this season isn’t against rival Los Angeles Rams. It’s the ongoing kerfuffle on who will start at quarterback between veteran Jimmy Garoppolo and rookie Trey Lance. The issue has been debated throughout the offseason but 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has largely remained coy about his decision, […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook only knows two modes: Hyped and more hyped. His recent workout video quickly went viral, showing him all pumped up while doing basketball drills. Westbrook has always been a guy fueled by his seemingly ceaseless energy and that’s one of the main things that he will bring to the […]

At this point, it seems everything has been said about the next step for Ben Simmons. It appears not a single day goes by when the controversial guard isn’t linked to overly crazy trades that would make UFO conspiracy theories sound like immaculate truth. Well, apparently, not everything has been said. Because according to Fox […]

Stephen Curry is on a mission to reclaim respectability for the Golden State Warriors after missing the NBA Playoffs for the past two seasons. With the return of Klay Thompson and the experience of core guys Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins, the Warriors are primed to end their short drought. But with Curry and his […]

After seeing a truncated stint last season due to a broken ankle, Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott wants nothing less than a rousing return this year. Prescott only played five games last campaign. What made it even more frustrating was the fact that he was playing at a high level before he got sidelined. He […]

The football community lost another good one on Tuesday after former New England Patriots fullback Sam “Bam” Cunningham passed away in Inglewood, California. Cunningham is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame after starring for the University of Southern California (USC) in the early 70s. The cause of his death is still unknown. […]