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The Denver Nuggets suffered their fourth loss in six games after getting trampled on Sunday night by the Boston Celtics at home, 124-104. After a decent start, the Nuggets got limited to only 16 points in the second quarter, as the Celtics broke the game wide open. His wards’ lethargic performance wasn’t lost on Nuggets […]

It has been an underwhelming season for the New York Knicks, to say the least, and clearly, the frustration is getting the best of the players. The Knicks suffered another embarrassing loss at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night, losing to the depleted Utah Jazz, 108-93. The defeat dropped the Knicks to 30-41, as their […]

When Mikal Bridges entered the NBA in 2018 as the 10th overall pick, many touted him as a quintessential 3-and-D guy. Now in his fourth year, he has truly proven that—and more—as he has fully embraced his role with the Phoenix Suns. Bridges was once again terrific on both ends of the floor on Sunday […]

There are pay gaps and there are PAY GAPS. An example of the latter is between coaches John Calipari of Kentucky and Shaheen Holloway of St. Peter’s. On Thursday night, no. 2 St. Peter’s made the biggest win of this year’s NCAA Tournament so far after escaping no. 15 Kentucky in overtime, 85-79. The Peacocks […]

Former NBA star Paul Pierce will forever be a hooper. Even in retirement, he makes sure he stays in the game. Just recently, he attended the jersey retirement ceremony of former Boston Celtics teammate Kevin Garnett. But sometimes, Pierce also makes himself relevant by spewing hot takes about various NBA topics. On Thursday, in a […]

Cinderella came early in the NCAA Tournament, as the no. 15 St. Peter’s pulled off a shocking win over no. 2 Kentucky in overtime, 85-79 on Thursday night. It’s definitely one of the biggest upsets in the history of the NCAA Tournament. The unheralded Peacocks, who have a shoestring basketball program, beat the mighty Wildcats, […]

Ah, March. When madness ensues and grown men cry. It’s also the time when NBA stars tune in to the NCAA Tournament to witness all the nail-biting action and cheer for their alma maters. On Thursday night, the biggest game was between no. 2 Kentucky and no. 15 St. Peter’s. When the smoke cleared, St. […]

With Davante Adams previously expressing that he won’t play under the franchise tag for the Green Bay Packers, he surely won’t now. Because he’s going to the Las Vegas Raiders. The NFL got shook on Thursday night as the Packers traded Adams, their top wide receiver, to the Raiders in exchange for the no. 22 […]

Admit it, there’s a Patrick Beverley in all of us. The Minnesota Timberwolves has never shied away from expressing himself, controversy be damned. Especially when it involves Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook. After the Timberwolves embarrassed the Lakers on Tuesday night, Westbrook was asked by reporters about all the smack-talking, usually initiated by Beverley, […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner remains out of commission due to a left foot injury. He hasn’t played since January. These days, he’s focused on getting back to being 100% healthy. But also, apparently, on his massive Lego collection. With extra time on his hands, Turner recently showed off his insane Lego toys on Twitter. […]

NBA legend Dikembe Mutombo remains deeply involved in the league despite retiring in 2009. After a stellar career that saw him win four Defensive Player of the Year plums, he has been a staunch advocate of the NBA in his home country of Africa. During his prime, Mutombo, who grew up in Congo, was one […]

Less than 24 hours after the Brooklyn Nets went bonkers over Kyrie Irving’s 60-point explosion, Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie sent them crashing back to earth on Wednesday night. Dinwiddie buried the game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Mavericks the 113-111 victory, shutting up the entire Barclays Center (via Bally Sports Southwest). SPENCER […]

Just in case you’re still not aware, Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is good. On Wednesday night, KPJ made the highlight of the game against the visiting Phoenix Suns. Late in the third quarter,  he forced a turnover on Suns star Devin Booker and raced to their court. With the wide-open lane, Porter could’ve […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo entered the NBA as a frail, wide-eyed rookie from Greece, who was almost entirely clueless about the NBA. His teammates couldn’t even pronounce his name. Well now, he’s clearly a household name, as he gradually carved his legacy as one of the best players in NBA history. Giannis’ rags-to-riches story […]

Baker Mayfield tickled the interest of many on Tuesday after posting a lengthy message to express his gratitude to the Cleveland Browns. Not a few saw this as a clear hint that Mayfield was leaving, following the reported development that the Browns already met with Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. While there were those who […]

Kyrie Irving will probably be in the dream of every Orlando Magic player when they sleep on Tuesday night. The Brooklyn Nets guard dropped a cool 60-piece on the Magic, scoring on a cocktail of moves from every corner of the floor. Irving got cooking early, pouring in 41 points in the first half en […]

What a time to be an NBA fan these days. There’s no lack of jaw-dropping performances recently from the league’s biggest stars. Just a few hours after Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns dropped a career-high 60 points, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving matched the feat on Tuesday. Of course, they are coming off the heels […]

If there’s one topic that Bam Adebayo truly likes to talk about, it’s the Miami Heat. The outspoken big man always seizes the opportunity to express how proud he is of his squad. And how could he not be? The Heat remain atop the Eastern Conference with a 46-24 record. The Heat’s latest win came […]

Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson should find himself in the middle of a tug of war among teams who want to acquire his services. But perhaps that should be the least of his concerns right now. The embattled quarterback on Tuesday attended another deposition for the civil lawsuits filed against him. Watson, who has been cleared […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns set the record for the highest-scoring output this season after dropping 60 points on Monday. Well, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving woke up on Tuesday and said: Hold my beer. Irving also exploded for 60 points to lead the Nets over the hapless Orlando Magic, 150-108. Irving finished with 20-of-31 […]

While most teams are still probably picking their jaws off the floor after Tom Brady’s shocking return, the Baltimore Ravens are keeping busy in the offseason. Last week, the Ravens already tendered backup quarterback Tyler Huntley, who started four games last season. He had a pretty decent campaign despite limited exposure, finishing with 1081 passing […]

Colin Kaepernick still has his sights set on a return to the gridiron. Despite not playing in the NFL since 2016, the free agent quarterback knows he still has what it takes to compete at the highest level. Recently, Kaepernick looked for a pass-catcher to help him train and found a willing guy in Seattle […]

Bones Hyland helped the Denver Nuggets hack out a 114-110 victory on the road against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. But perhaps the bigger story was Hyland getting reunited with his family, friends, and another group of people very dear to his heart. The rookie guard grew up in Wilmington, Delaware, around 30 miles […]

Tyreke Evans is not ready to give up on his NBA journey. He recently worked out with the Golden State Warriors, a viable idea for the team heading into the NBA Playoffs considering Evans’ experience and talent. But it looks like the prolific guard won’t be joining the Warriors in his quest to return to […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns woke up on Monday and said to himself: I feel like dropping 60 points today. That’s exactly what he did against the San Antonio Spurs, leading the Timberwolves to a 149-139 victory. Towns finished with a career-high 60 points on top 0f 17 rebounds and three assists. He was also […]

Last Sunday seemed like a normal day for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. But it turned out to be anything but. While on his way to spring training, his truck was hit by a speeding vehicle, causing it to flip three times. Alonso’s wife was driving behind in a separate car and closely […]

The Brooklyn Nets took a breather on Monday, so Kevin Durant had extra time to watch the other NBA teams go at it. Apparently, he chose to tune in on the game between the Denver Nuggets and Philadelphia 76ers. Good choice for the Nets superstar. After all, it’s always a great idea to watch two […]

The Atlanta Hawks barely escaped the Indiana Pacers on Sunday night, 131-128. Despite the win, the Hawks are still no. 10 in the Eastern Conference with an underwhelming 33-34 record, and could still lose a spot in the play-in tournament. After a stirring campaign last year, the Hawks have underachieved this season. The front office […]

Another day, another milestone for that guy named LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers got seriously manhandled by the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, 140-111. But for what it’s worth, LBJ got a little consolation prize after reaching 10,000 assists. The Lakers superstar, who’s been on an absolute tear, finished with 31 points, seven rebounds, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chesapeake Arena on Sunday night. Both teams were all set to go. Both teams were pumped up to take the floor. Both teams were looking to improve on their win-loss record. Both teams were also wearing white jerseys. As they say, not everything is black […]

Surprise! In what could be the shortest retirement in the history of humankind, Tom Brady is now unpacking his box probably labeled “Old NFL Stuff” to return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The GOAT made the shocking decision on Sunday night, just 40 days after announcing he will bid the NFL adieu. While the fans […]

WNBA star Brittney Griner is in the middle of the biggest challenge of her life, as she remains detained in Russia after airport authorities in Moscow allegedly found vape cartridges with cannabis oil in her bags last month. If convicted, Griner could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison, which would clearly derail […]

It won’t be long now until Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins the pantheon of the league’s greats. Not longer than his name, for sure. On Tuesday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, 142-115, but SGA made sure that he went down fighting. SGA once again carried the torch for the Thunder, finishing with […]

Did Von Miller know something the entire NFL world didn’t know on Tuesday? Maybe except for the Denver Broncos, of course. Miller, a free agent, gave hints on Instagram on Monday that he’d return with the Broncos after his short stint with the Los Angeles Rams last season. Then just several hours later—BADA BING, BADA […]

Everybody love everybody! That was perhaps what was in Klay Thompson’s mind when the Golden State Warriors hosted the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night at Chase Center. That’s because Thompson had an awesome moment with one of the most legendary pioneers of basketball. Someone who would make Dr. James Naismith extremely jealous if he […]

The Dallas Cowboys surely found a diamond in the rough in Micah Parsons. The young linebacker was a huge reason for the team’s strong campaign last season, as his impressive rookie year coincided with the rousing return of star quarterback Dak Prescott. The 22-year-old Parsons, who was selected 12th overall by the Cowboys last year, […]

The air smelled wonderful in the Windy City in the first half of the NBA season. The souped-up Chicago Bulls surprised many with their strong play and even sat atop the Eastern Conference for a good stretch. All of those, however, have been waylaid in recent weeks, as the Bulls’ campaign has spiraled into a […]

The future of Odell Beckham Jr. is still up in the air. After winning his first Super Bowl title with the Los Angeles Rams, OBJ is now a free agent. His second ACL injury, however, has complicated things for the star wide receiver. What has become clear, though, is Beckham has grown fond of Rams […]

The entire population of Philadelphia must have circled March 10 on their calendars. This will mark Ben Simmons’ first return to the City of Brotherly Love since being traded by the Philadelphia 76ers to the Brooklyn Nets. But safe to assume, there won’t be a lot of love on that particular evening. Contrary to earlier […]