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A year ago, the Denver Nuggets were on top of the world. Having just won the NBA Championship with Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray leading the way, it appeared the Nuggets could be primed for a title repeat in 2024. However, Denver watched its season end in the second round of the playoffs and then […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is not like most owners. While many are hands-off and delegate responsibilities to subordinates, Jones remains heavily involved in the Cowboys’ day-to-day operations, acting as the team’s owner and general manager. Naturally, because of his involvement, Jones was questioned about why the Cowboys have seemingly dragged their feet on re-signing […]

Ben Simmons has drawn the ire of many NBA fans and media members over the years. While he seemingly once displayed the potential of a superstar, Simmons has struggled to stay on the court as a result of mental and physical troubles with the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets. And one of Simmons’ most vocal […]

The Arizona Coyotes are gone, but it may not be too long for the NHL to return to Phoenix if Suns owner Mat Ishbia is to be believed. Ishbia, a billionaire who purchased the Suns from Robert Sarver in February 2023, said recently that he has an interest in bringing hockey back to the desert […]

Draymond Green is one of the most complicated characters in NBA history. On one hand, he is one of the best and most versatile defenders the league has ever seen, and on the other hand, he has served more suspensions by the NBA than pretty much anyone else ever. So could someone like that become […]

Aaron Rodgers is hoping to have more than four snaps this season with the New York Jets, and his talented young wide receiver Garrett Wilson is probably hoping that as well. If Rodgers can, in fact, stay healthy, Wilson, who has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first two seasons in New York, […]

Stephen Curry could become one of the few players in modern NBA history to spend his entire, illustrious career with one franchise. But as the Golden State Warriors grapple with the departure of Klay Thompson and whether they can compete for a fifth title, Curry has seemingly left the door open to at least the […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid’s decision to play for Team USA over the French national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics caused quite a bit of controversy, and Embiid apparently drew the ire of some French fans as the Americans arrived in the country. As Embiid made his way to the Team USA bus in […]

Kevin Durant can become the all-time gold medals leader in Olympic men’s basketball if Team USA triumphs in Paris, but KD has been dealing with an injury that is drawing some skepticism from the likes of Brian Windhorst and Zach Lowe. Although Durant was relatively healthy during the 2023-24 NBA season with the Phoenix Suns, […]

Miami Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. has attracted praise and criticism from fans and media for being himself during his MLB career, and his personality may be turning off some teams as the trade deadline looms. According to The Athletic, some teams are shying away from a potential trade for Chisholm because of his “makeup.” […]

The Philadelphia Phillies very well may be looking to upgrade their roster at the MLB Trade Deadline, although the team will reportedly steer clear of at least three specific players. While the Phillies are linked to Miami Marlins closer Tanner Scott, Philadelphia is not interested in Scott’s teammate Jazz Chisholm or two other outfielders that […]

Jake Paul flattened Mike Perry in a lopsided boxing fight last night, and after the sixth-round knockout of Perry, Paul called out another Mike: boxing legend Mike Tyson. Of course, Paul had been set to fight Tyson — not Perry — yesterday at one point. Paul and Tyson agreed to face each other in an […]

The Atlanta Braves have placed pitcher Max Fried on the 15-day injured list just five days after playing in the 2024 MLB All-Star Game. Atlanta announced the news today, citing “left forearm neuritis,” and that Dylan Dodd had been recalled in a corresponding move. Fried threw just 10 pitches and faced four batters in the […]

Caitlin Clark’s rise to superstardom has been fascinating to watch, as the offensively dynamic guard has in ways taken over women’s college basketball and now in the WNBA. Clark, who was named to the WNBA All-Star team as a rookie, is one of the most exciting and popular players in the growing league, but her […]

Nike rolled out a massive ad campaign, built on the question, “Am I a bad person?”. The 90-second commercial features almost all of Nike’s most popular athletes, including LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Victor Wembanyama, Serena Williams, A’ja Wilson, and Kylian Mbappé. But there was one notable exclusion: Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant. And KD did […]

The relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk seems to be falling apart. Aiyuk, a valuable piece to the 49ers over the last four seasons, has made it clear he wants to be paid, and the 49ers appear to be unwilling to pay Aiyuk’s asking price. And according to Mike Florio, […]

After falling short of expectations a year after winning their first NBA Championship, the Denver Nuggets are trying to bolster a roster that fell short of expectations this season. One way the team appears to be doing so is by adding former MVP Russell Westbrook, which depending on what role he occupies, could be a […]

LeBron James has talked many times about his dream to play in the NBA alongside his son Bronny James, and now, his dream is becoming a reality after Bronny was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers. But Stephen A. Smith thinks LeBron might have bitten off more than he can chew. The media and fan […]

Chet Holmgren is quite fond of Miami. While that is not an unpopular opinion of NBA players, the Oklahoma City Thunder star has a different reason to enjoy playing on the road against the Miami Heat. While on the “Road Trippin’” podcast with Richard Jefferson, Channing Frye, and Allie Clifton, Holmgren named the Heat’s arena […]

Tiger Woods has often remained guarded about his relationship with former President Donald Trump, but ahead of The Open Championship in Scotland, Woods said that he was thrown off of his normal preparation routine as a result of the attempt on Trump’s life at a campaign rally over the weekend. Following an attempted assassination on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James have been criticized greatly since the Lakers selected Bronny James, LeBron’s eldest son, in the second round of the 2024 NBA Draft. And one of the foremost LeBron critics, former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom, has weighed in on the topic. Kanter Freedom, who played 11 seasons in […]

The Golden State Warriors’ offseason has been an eventful one. Before free agency even officially began, the Warriors were named as potential landing spot for Paul George, and then after reported plans fell through with that, the Warriors bid farewell to longtime player Klay Thompson. And although the Warriors have done well in signing a […]

Joe Bryant, the father of NBA legend Kobe Bryant and a former pro basketball and coach, has died at the age of 69, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Joe, nicknamed “Jellybean” for his love of the candy, was a first-round draft pick in 1975 when he was selected 14th overall by the Golden State Warriors. […]

Bronny James being drafted at all would have drawn attention, considering the eldest son of NBA superstar LeBron James did not perform well at all in his lone college basketball season, but the fact that he was drafted by the Lakers, LeBron’s team, called into question whether the NBA’s oldest player forced the Lakers’ proverbial […]

The Athletics have not had many bright or positive spots this season, their final in Oakland, but Mason Miller has been an exception to that. The fire-throwing closer has become one of the most sought-after pitchers in MLB, but Miller, who is in his second season in the Majors, does not want to rule out […]

A year ago, Carlos Alcaraz overcame Novak Djokovic in five hard-fought sets to win his first Wimbledon championship. This time around, despite the exact same opponent and venue, Alcaraz dominated the former No. 1 to capture his second consecutive Wimbledon title in straight sets. Last year, Alcaraz was put on the back foot and had […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. does not seem to be long for Miami. The charismatic center fielder is being discussed in the Miami Marlins’ trade talks, and the Seattle Mariners appear to be a potential landing spot for Chisholm. As the Marlins continue to flounder — Miami currently holds the worst record in the National League at […]

The 2024 NBA Cup (formerly known as the In-Season Tournament) is back for its second edition in 2024, and with the groups being drawn yesterday in Las Vegas, it has become clear there is a ‘Group of Death.’ While the Western Conference’s depth has been praised for a while, there may be no better indication […]

The Boston Celtics are NBA Champions. After 16 years of longing for their 18th banner, the Celtics steamrolled through the Eastern Conference and then the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals. But the only thing harder than getting to the top is staying on top, and the Celtics will need to have a smart, low-cost […]

When Team USA announced Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard withdrew from the Olympic squad on Wednesday morning, NBA fans began to wonder who would replace Leonard on the gold-medal favorites. While NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown seemed to be a logical wing replacement for Leonard, the Americans are choosing Brown’s Boston Celtics teammate Derrick […]

Despite freakish superstar rookie Victor Wembanyama leading the way, the San Antonio Spurs were one of the worst teams in the NBA last season. But Wembanyama will presumably only improve, and with their latest offseason moves and all the draft capital they have, ESPN’s Zach Lowe is ready to make a big prediction for the […]

LeBron James has been a part of two gold-medal Olympic teams, as well as one of the most disappointing Team USA squads in modern history. So when the NBA legend speaks about “sacrifices” ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris, it’s fair to say he knows what he’s talking about. At 39 years old and […]

The Toronto Raptors are rebuilding, and in their first offseason since trading Pascal Siakam, Toronto has signed young cornerstone Scottie Barnes to a max extension and re-signed Immanuel Quickley. But the Raptors are reportedly not keen on bringing back Gary Trent Jr., one of their key rotation players over the past few years, at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a few moves that have caught the attention of the masses, like re-signing LeBron James, naming JJ Redick as the new head coach, and drafting Bronny James. But other than that, L.A. has been pretty quiet, although that could change soon. In his latest YouTube video, The Athletic’s Jovan […]

The New York Knicks will look a bit different next season. After falling short in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs as a result of numerous injuries throughout the team, the Knicks acquired Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets, drafted Frenchman Pacôme Dadiet, and traded for Marquette guard Tyler Kolek. However, one big […]

Very few players spend their entire NBA careers with one franchise, especially nowadays. While Kobe Bryant, Dirk Nowitzki, Tim Duncan, and some others chose to represent just one team while in the NBA, the same cannot be said now for Klay Thompson, who left the Golden State Warriors for the Dallas Mavericks this offseason. And […]

A year after proving to be an extremely valuable piece to the Miami Heat during the team’s run to the 2023 NBA Finals, Caleb Martin had the chance to sign the biggest contract of his career this offseason. And while he appears to have done so by reportedly signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, he may […]

Kendrick Perkins has taken a lot of criticism since transitioning away from the basketball court to his new career in sports media. However, during his playing days, Perkins served as a pivotal role player on the Boston Celtics, the team that drafted him in 2003 and with which he spent the first eight years of […]

LeBron James is reportedly re-signing with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year max contract, which gets the most important piece of business out of the way. With James (and the other James, Bronny) under contract, JJ Redick hired as the new head coach, and first-round pick Dalton Knecht having signed as well, the Lakers […]