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The Chicago Bulls took care of business on the road as they beat the Denver Nuggets, 130-127, at Ball Arena on Monday. The game went down to the wire, but the Bulls displayed composure to complete the upset in one of the league’s toughest venues. Chicago claimed only its second win on the road and […]

The Dallas Cowboys made easy work of the Las Vegas Raiders to run away with the victory, 33-16, at Allegiant Stadium on “Monday Night Football.” Dak Prescott put up a stellar performance to lead Dallas, going 25-of-33 for 268 yards and four touchdowns, tying his season-high. The Cowboys improved to 4-5-1, while the Raiders fell […]

Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Kyu Blu Kelly has one of the best names in the NFL. But as for his performance against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, well, it’s quite the opposite. The Raiders went down early against the Cowboys after getting dominated in the second quarter, 21-3. Dallas quarterback Dak Prescott had a field […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was ruled out of the second half of the game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena on Monday after suffering a groin injury. Antetokounmpo left the game with a little over three minutes remaining in the second quarter. He went straight to the locker room and was later […]

If there’s one thing clear about Maxx Crosby, it’s that he’s always raring to compete. That’s exactly what he displayed as the Las Vegas Raiders hosted the Dallas Cowboys at Allegiant Stadium on Monday. With the Cowboys parading a deadly offense led by Dak Prescott, Javonte Williams, CeeDee Lamb, and George Pickens, Crosby will have […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has learned to embrace his role as a vocal leader over the years. He makes sure that his voice is being heard—even too literally. The Hornets visited the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Monday, with Ball spearheading the charge. In the first half, Ball screamed twice to get the […]

Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks are holding their breath after Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a left groin injury in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday at Rocket Arena. According to ClutchPoints’ Spencer Davies, Antetokounmpo will not return in the second half, dealing the Bucks a massive blow. He grimaced in pain as he […]

The Philadelphia 76ers got an extra boost with the return of Paul George on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers at Xfinity Mobile Arena. George made his debut after recovering from a knee injury, which limited him to just 41 games last season, as he missed the last six weeks of the campaign. He was […]

If there’s one thing that became even more obvious after the Cleveland Browns lost to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, it’s that the learning curve is still high for rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. While Sanders was the hotshot signal-caller at Colorado, he had a rude awakening in his NFL debut against the Ravens. He went […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff couldn’t get anything going on Sunday as they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles, 16-9, in a defense-oriented affair at Lincoln Financial Field. Goff found wide receiver Jameson Williams for a 40-yard touchdown in the second quarter. That, however, would be their only touchdown of the game. Goff went 14-of-37 for […]

Just a season removed from dominating the NFL, the Kansas City Chiefs are suddenly groping for form. The Chiefs lost to the Denver Broncos, 22-19, at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday to fall to 5-5, including 1-4 on the road. They have now suffered back-to-back losses after bowing to the Buffalo Bills in […]

Despite a subpar showing, the Philadelphia Eagles managed to hack out a win over the Detroit Lions, 16-9, on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles improved to 8-2 and continued to stay on track in their title defense. A critical call happened with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter. Lions cornerback […]

The Cleveland Browns absorbed their eighth loss after falling short against the Baltimore Ravens, 23-16, at Hungtingon Bank Field on Sunday despite a record-setting performance from Myles Garrett. Garrett tallied four sacks to increase his league-leading total to 15. He became the first player in league history with five straight seasons of at least 13 […]

The Atlanta Hawks captured their fifth straight win after escaping the Phoenix Suns, 124-122, at Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday. The Hawks rallied back from as much as 20 points, outscoring the Suns in the fourth quarter, 42-27, to improve to 9-5. A scary incident, however, marred the come-from-behind victory after Zaccharie Risacher suffered a […]

Shedeur Sanders finally made his much-awaited debut for the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but the outcome didn’t go their way, as they bowed to the Baltimore Ravens, 23-16, at Huntington Bank Field. Sanders, who entered the game in the third quarter after Dillon Gabriel suffered a concussion, didn’t fare well. He went 4-of-16 for 47 […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday could prove to be extra costly after wide receiver Drake London suffered a knee injury. He was ruled out at the start of overtime, and the Falcons dropped a heartbreaker, 30-27, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. London was having a solid outing with seven receptions for 119 […]

The game between the Denver Broncos and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday looked like it was headed into overtime. But Bo Nix probably thought: Ain’t nobody got that time for that! Nix threw a clutch 32-yard pass to Troy Franklin with only 48 seconds left, which set up the game-winning field goal of Wil […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a huge concern after Aaron Rodgers suffered a wrist injury in their win over the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-12, at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday. Rodgers sat out the second half. He went 9-of-15 for 116 yards and one touchdown. The severity of his wrist injury remains unclear, and the Steelers could only […]

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye was in a jovial mood as he talked to reporters after their game on Thursday. He had every right to be. He just led the Patriots to their eighth straight win after defeating the New York Jets, 27-14. Maye, who was showered with MVP chants, went 25-of-34 for 281 […]

It looked like there was a light at the end of the tunnel for the New York Jets after they notched back-to-back wins against the Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns. The New England Patriots, however, rolled a big rock to cover the end of the tunnel on Thursday as they beat the Jets, 27-14, […]

Fans of the New York Jets couldn’t help but feel optimistic when coach Aaron Glenn and quarterback Justin Fields joined the team in the offseason, signaling yet another new dawn in New Jersey. The positivity, however, didn’t last long, as the Jets suffered seven straight losses. There were signs of life after they won back-to-back […]

The New York Jets saw their two-game winning streak get snapped after losing to the New England Patriots, 27-14, on Thursday at Gillette Stadium. The Jets were riding on their momentum, but they ran into a team that was on an even hotter streak. The Patriots won their eighth consecutive game and improved to 9-2. […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been on a mission in his comeback campaign after recovering from a shoulder injury. Johnson was limited to just 36 games last season, hampering what was supposed to be an All-Star stint. He was averaging career-highs across the board—18.9 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.0 blocks—when […]

Jimmy Butler called himself out after the Golden State Warriors were trampled by the Oklahoma City Thunder by 24 points on Tuesday. He admitted that he had to lessen his turnovers, while also challenging his teammates to do better as well. Butler’s blunt message was heard loud and clear, as the Warriors completed a come-from-behind […]

You know you’re having a good season when fans are chanting three letters: M-V-P. That’s exactly what’s been happening to New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye. On Thursday, the Patriots hosted the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium, and Maye made sure to make an impact early, leading strong drives in the second quarter to […]

Rookie quarterback Will Howard received a shot in the arm on Thursday after the Pittsburgh Steelers included him in the active roster for the rest of the season. While Howard has yet to play a single snap, coming off the injured reserve must still feel good, as he now has the chance—no matter how slim […]

Two teams with contrasting campaigns kicked off Week 11 in the NFL, as the New England Patriots hosted the New York Jets at Gillette Stadium on Thursday. The Patriots are atop the AFC with an 8-2 record, including seven straight victories. The Jets, on the other hand, are once again near the bottom with a […]

Star quarterback Brock Purdy will make his much-awaited return to the field when the San Francisco 49ers take on division rival Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 on Sunday. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that Purdy will start versus the Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Purdy has not played since Week 4 after reaggravating a […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets had a memorable evening at Intuit Dome on Wednesday after they embarrassed the Los Angeles Clippers, 130-116. What was a close affair in the first half turned into a big blowout after the Nuggets outscored the Clippers in the third quarter, 43-22. From there, it was easy-peasy for Denver, […]

The appropriate thing happened on Wednesday after Rob Gronkowski officially retired as a member of the New England Patriots. Fans have been pushing for it to happen since the well-loved tight end walked away from the NFL in 2022. Gronkowski signed a one-day deal with the Patriots, with team owner Robert Kraft in attendance. The […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is really that guy who shows up to work and gets the job done, no matter what—even if he looks disinterested at times. On Wednesday, he casually dropped 33 points in the first half against the Los Angeles Clippers, including 25 points in the opening quarter. He toyed with every […]

The Denver Nuggets and the Los Angeles Clippers renewed their rivalry on Wednesday as they faced off at Intuit Dome. The Nuggets were on a five-game winning streak, while the Clippers were on a five-game losing skid. It’s the first meeting between the two teams since the Nuggets beat the Clippers in seven games in […]

The Golden State Warriors trooped to Frost Bank Center on Wednesday and took care of business after beating the San Antonio Spurs, 125-120. The Warriors bounced back from their embarrassing loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and survived the triple-double of Victor Wembanyama, who had 31 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists. Stephen Curry reminded […]

Many eyebrows were raised when the Atlanta Falcons drafted Michael Penix Jr. as the eighth overall pick in last year’s draft. Experts deemed him a second-round prospect, but the Falcons rolled the dice and took a chance on the young quarterback. Penix only played five games last season as the backup of Kirk Cousins. While he […]

Many expected them to struggle, but the Boston Celtics are doing relatively well amid their transition period. The main reason? Jaylen Brown. Brown has put the Celtics on his back in the absence of Jayson Tatum, and his solid all-around play has helped them keep in step with the other teams in the Eastern Conference. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers visited the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, and Shaedon Sharpe made sure to give the fans a special treat. The Trail Blazers got off to a strong start, outscoring the Pelicans in the first quarter, 30-25. New Orleans, however, returned the favor in the second frame to […]

The game between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday got heated early as Jerami Grant and Yves Missi got into a scuffle in the second quarter at Smoothie King Center. After Trey Murphy missed his three-point attempt, Grant and Missi battled for the rebound. They locked arms under the basket, […]

Every time you see Victor Wembanyama on the floor, there is a lingering feeling that he is about to do something you haven’t seen before. He is that special. On Wednesday, the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Golden State Warriors at Frost Bank Center, and Wembanyama did not waste any time giving the visitors a […]

Fans of the Dallas Mavericks got their wish after Nico Harrison was sacked as general manager on Tuesday amid the team’s woeful start to the season. There had been a growing clamor to fire Harrison after he traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s gone, fans are expecting a better vision […]