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Many are anticipating the marquee matchup between Lamar Jackson and Aaron Rodgers when the Baltimore Ravens host the Pittsburgh Steelers at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday. It’s hard not to be excited in a battle of multiple-time MVP quarterbacks, especially when it’s their first-ever meeting. Yes, strangely enough, Jackson and Rodgers haven’t faced each other […]

The Dallas Cowboys saw their three-game winning streak get cut on Thursday after bowing to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field, 44-30. The Cowboys had multiple chances to pull the rug from under the Lions, but they ultimately fell short. Despite the defeat, Dak Prescott maintained that they remain focused on the goal to qualify […]

There were scary moments for the Detroit Lions on Thursday against the Dallas Cowboys, but they stepped up in the endgame to pull off the win, 44-30, at Ford Field. Jahmyr Gibbs sealed the victory with a 13-yard touchdown with only 2:19 left in the fourth quarter. He ran for three scores to lead the Lions, […]

It was great while it lasted. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James saw his double-digit scoring streak end on Thursday in their nail-biting win against the Toronto Raptors, 123-120, at Scotiabank Arena after scoring only eight points. James scored at least 10 points for 1,297 consecutive games—a feat that might never be matched. Lakers coach […]

The Philadelphia 76ers survived the Golden State Warriors in a low-scoring affair, 99-98, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday behind the heroics of the backcourt duo of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe. Edgecombe scored the game-winning basket after tipping in the missed shot of Maxey with only 0.9 ticks left. Maxey, meanwhile, made the game-saving […]

The injury woes of the Golden State Warriors continued on Thursday in their one-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, 99-98, after Draymond Green was forced to exit the game due to a foot injury. Green left the contest with 4:29 left in the second quarter and did not return. He finished with three points, three […]

As the regular season slides into the final stretch, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver AJ Brown continues to navigate what is arguably his most challenging campaign. While his numbers aren’t too shabby—56 receptions, 699 yards, and six touchdowns in 13 games—they’re still below what many expected from his caliber, especially after signing a lucrative deal last […]

LeBron James had fans on the edge of their seats as the Los Angeles Lakers battled against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday. But it was not because of his usual clutch performances. James has set numerous records in his illustrious career, and one of his most impressive feats is his streak of […]

It took some time to get here, but it seems like Father Time has finally caught up with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Or at least for now. James struggled in their last game against the Phoenix Suns, scoring only 10 points on 3-of-10 shooting. It was his fifth game back since missing the […]

According to a report from CBS, the rich capital of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host a college basketball tournament in November 2026 called the Royal Palm Invitational. St. John’s, however, wants no part of it. The report noted that multiple teams from major conferences are expected to join, with a hefty […]

Seeing Giannis Antetokounmpo wearing a different jersey aside from the Milwaukee Bucks would be surreal. But with trade rumors once again resurfacing around Antetokounmpo, there’s a strong possibility of that being a reality. There have been numerous whispers around the league that Antetokounmpo wants to join a different team. The Bucks’ middling record this season […]

It’s not a complete season for the Milwaukee Bucks without trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo played his fourth game back since his groin injury on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons. The two-time MVP, however, exited the contest after only three minutes due to a calf injury. Amid the latest setback, trade rumors about Antetokounmpo […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray is one of the prolific players in the league who have yet to earn a spot in the All-Star Game. But there’s a strong possibility of that changing for Murray this season, especially with the way he has been playing recently. On Wednesday, he led the Nuggets over the Indiana […]

It seems like everything is right in the world again. Well, at least for Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg. The Mavericks notched their third straight win on Wednesday after beating the Miami Heat, 118-108, at American Airlines Center. Flagg led the scoring with 22 points on 9-of-13 shooting. He also had six rebounds, two assists, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are the talk of the town, albeit for the wrong reason, after letting go of Chris Paul—a move that caught the veteran playmaker and the entire league off-guard. Paul signed with the Clippers in the offseason for his second stint with the team. He recently announced that it would be his […]

The Statue of Liberty must be puffing a victory cigar after the New York Knicks won over the Charlotte Hornets, 119-104, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. Karl-Anthony Towns led the charge with a big double-double of 35 points and 18 rebounds on top of five assists and two steals. The Hornets simply had no […]

The New York Knicks continued their dominance at home after trouncing the Charlotte Hornets, 119-104, at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday. The Knicks improved to 11-1 at home and 14-7 overall, as they pounced on the Hornets early and never took their foot off the gas. Karl-Anthony Towns had a huge outing with a game-high […]

Have no fear, Luke Kornet is here. The San Antonio Spurs escaped the Orlando Magic, 114-112, at Kia Center on Wednesday after Kornet blocked what could have been a game-tying shot of Franz Wagner at the rim. The Spurs took the lead after De’Aaron Fox made two free throws with only 1.4 seconds left. After the […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver remains a busy man as the year comes to a close. Part of his job is to ensure the viability of the league, while also protecting the interest of the fans. Silver attended the game between the Indiana Pacers and the Denver Nuggets at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday. In the second […]

The Milwaukee Bucks looked to bounce back from an embarrassing loss as they hosted the Detroit Pistons at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. The Bucks were upset by the Washington Wizards, 129-126, to fall to 9-13. But it won’t get any easier against the Pistons, who are leading the Eastern Conference at 17-4 entering the contest. […]

NFL legend Bill Belichick may soon add another hardware to his ever-expanding trophy case after he was named one of the finalists for possible induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026. Aside from Belichick, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, former MVP Ken Anderson, and multiple-time Super Bowl champions Roger Craig and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are already feeling the heat after surprisingly letting go of veteran guard Chris Paul. The Clippers visited the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on Wednesday for their first game since cutting Paul. Fans of the Hawks didn’t pass up the chance to troll the Clippers, chanting “Where’s Chris Paul?” during […]

There is no debate about the lasting impact of NBA legend Michael Jordan. Even though he’s been retired for 22 years, his larger-than-life greatness continues to be felt by many in various fields. Commercially, the Jordan Brand remains very popular. But even years before that, he made Nike a cultural phenomenon with his Air Jordans, […]

With Stephen Curry sidelined with a quad contusion, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler were tasked to carry the cudgels for the Golden State Warriors against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on Tuesday. The Thunder erected a big lead at halftime, 63-44, but the Warriors rallied in the third quarter to inch closer. Green, […]

The Boston Celtics outlasted the New York Knicks, 123-117, at TD Garden on Tuesday, with Jaylen Brown exploding for a season-high 42 points. Brown battled against the Knicks’ tough defenders, including Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart, but he still came out on top, shooting 16-of-24 from the field. He also had four rebounds and four […]

Scottie Barnes had another all-around performance to lead the Toronto Raptors past the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-118, at Scotiabank Arena. They improved to 15-7, including 8-2 at home. The Raptors ended their two-game skid after fending off the furious rally of the Trail Blazers in the fourth quarter. Barnes scored a game-high 28 points on […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are continuing to prove that last season’s championship was no fluke, as they hold the league’s best record at 20-1 entering their game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Thunder put their 12-game winning streak on the line in their visit to Chase Center. The Warriors played without Stephen […]

At this point, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can practically do anything he wants, especially on his birthday. Rodgers turned 42 on Tuesday, and he celebrated it in the most Rodgers-ian way. According to Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac, the four-time MVP invited his teammates to his home for a party. A viewing party, that is. […]

The Toronto Raptors are back in the win column after holding on against the Portland Trail Blazers, 121-118, at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The Raptors led by as much as 16 points, but they allowed the Trail Blazers to fight back in the fourth quarter, leading to the down-to-the-wire finish. Scottie Barnes led the charge […]

Duke escaped by the skin of its teeth on Tuesday after beating Florida, 67-66, at Cameron Indoor Stadium in the ACC-SEC Challenge. Isaiah Evans was the hero for the fourth-ranked Blue Devils, as he drained the game-winning three-pointer with 20 seconds left. It was his lone three-pointer in eight attempts. The 15th-ranked Gators had multiple […]

The Toronto Raptors are looking to bounce back and start another hot run after suffering back-to-back losses following their nine-game winning streak. The Raptors were coming off defeats to the Charlotte Hornets and the New York Knicks when they hosted the Portland Trail Blazers at Scotiabank Arena on Tuesday. The Raptors held a double-digit lead, […]

Tyrese Maxey is still on a heater after leading the Philadelphia 76ers over the Washington Wizards, 121-102, at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday. Maxey dropped a game-high 35 points on 13-of-26 shooting. He added four rebounds, six assists, four steals, and one block in yet another laudable performance. The talented guard has been one of […]

It’s a full-circle moment for Washington Commanders quarterbacks coach Tavita Pritchard after he was hired by his beloved alma mater, Stanford, to be its head coach. Pritchard will take over from interim coach Frank Reich, who stepped in after Stanford axed Troy Taylor in March. Amid the good news, the Commanders made sure to express […]

As the coaching carousel begins its annual spin, don’t be surprised if one name gains real traction across the NFL in the coming days: San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. After a tumultuous stint with the New York Jets, it took him no time to find a new team with the 49ers. With what […]

The Phoenix Suns ended the Los Angeles Lakers’ winning streak at seven games after running away with the victory, 125-108, at Crypto.com Arena on Monday. The Suns bounced back from back-to-back losses, shocking the Lakers with a fiery performance in the first half. The Purple and Gold repeatedly tried to rally, but Phoenix had an […]

Drake Maye wasn’t the only one who set the tone early for the New England Patriots in their win over the New York Giants, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium on Monday Night Football. Maye threw two touchdown passes in the first half to open the floodgates for the Patriots, who held a comfortable lead at the […]

New York Patriots coach Mike Vrabel is not one to shy away from sharing his opinion and pointing out a different perspective, especially after a win. The Patriots stretched their winning streak to 10 games on Monday after steamrolling past the New York Giants, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. They improved their AFC-leading record to 11-2, […]

There’s no relief for the weary as the New York Giants absorbed their seventh straight loss on Monday after being outclassed by the New England Patriots, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. Drake Maye went to work in the first half, giving the Patriots a comfortable lead at the break, 31-7. The Giants never recovered from there […]

The New York Giants’ nightmarish season continued on Monday as they lost their seventh straight game after bowing to the New England Patriots, 33-15, at Gillette Stadium. They fell to 2-11 and remained winless in eight assignments on the road, as Drake Maye carved them up like leftover turkey. Perhaps no play encapsulated the Giants’ […]