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The Sean Payton to Dallas rumors went full swing as the longtime New Orleans Saints coach announced his retirement late last month. The Cowboys were previously linked to Payton back in 2019 with him potentially in line to replace then Cowboys coach Jason Garrett. Dallas ultimately went with Payton’s longtime peer Mike McCarthy, who now […]

The Brooklyn Nets were at the center of the biggest shakeup during the NBA’s trade deadline as they shipped out James Harden for a package centered around Ben Simmons. While the on-court product could very well get better, one fan took a shot at Nets stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for issues off the […]

Odell Beckham Jr. figures to play a significant role for the Los Angeles Rams in their quest for a Super Bowl win on Sunday. The wide receiver, however, is apparently still thinking about his ex. OBJ forced his way off the Cleveland Browns in the middle of the season, ultimately ending up with the Rams […]

The NFL world will have to get used to a new reality next season – one that doesn’t include Tom Brady. The legendary quarterback announced his retirement after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were eliminated from Super Bowl contention. But according to Rob Gronkowski, we won’t need to get too comfortable with the arrangement just yet. […]

Aaron Rodgers’ future in Green Bay remains clouded as ever. But despite the outside noise, the Packers quarterback didn’t hesitate to commend his franchise, and the people running it, as he won his 4th NFL MVP award. The Packers QB expressed his gratitude as he accepted the award on stage. “I’d like to thank the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is your NFL MVP for the 2021 season, his fourth award and second in a row after winning for 2020. FOUR-TIME MVP. 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆@AaronRodgers12 | #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/vC9MbFQcTb — NFL (@NFL) February 11, 2022 Aaron Rodgers’ future remains murky as the Packers’ season ended on a sour note. […]

Despite being one of the most talked-about teams heading into the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers kept their finger off the trigger on any deals. Chief among the rumors was Russell Westbrook, who remains on the roster in what has been his most polarizing season yet. Lakers GM Rob Pelinka was asked about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just suffered one of their worst losses of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night—the first game Russell Westbrook missed this year. Despite the point guard’s absence from the contest, he was still a topic of interest as Frank Vogel took to the podium after the loss. The […]

Russell Westbrook has been vocal with his displeasure in not closing games for the Los Angeles Lakers of late—a decision made by head coach Frank Vogel. According to Westbrook, he’s fully earned the right to close games for the Lakers with the reasons being self-explanatory as a multiple-time All-Star. The former MVP expressed his displeasure […]

San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young knows a thing or two about what it takes to win a Super Bowl. The Hall of Famer was vocal on what possibly held back the Niners from winning one of their own in the Jimmy Garoppolo era. The 49ers icon thinks it was a matter of “trust”, or […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra was given the honor of being named one of the 15 greatest coaches in NBA history this past week as part of the NBA’s 75th year anniversary festivities this season. While Spoelstra is undoubted honored to receive the nod alongside some past legends like Red Aurbach and Phil Jackson, as […]

There’s no bigger factor towards the success of the Los Angeles Lakers than health. If LeBron James or Anthony Davis are out of action, LA is going nowhere fast. It’s also safe to say that the Lakers need more than just LeBron and AD to get them to where they want to go. Russell Westbrook […]

Myles Turner has been in headlines of late as one of the primary trade targets ahead of the NBA trade deadline. The Indiana Pacers have already moved guard Caris LeVert and are reportedly dangling their star frontcourt next. But the Indiana Pacers center has apparently also made a few waves on TikTok. Turner was asked […]

The Dallas Mavericks are dab smack in the middle of the playoff race in the Western Conference. They currently sit firmly in the fifth spot but appear to be a tier below the contenders positioned above them in the standings. With Luka Doncic rounding into midseason form and Kristaps Porzingis looking like a formidable second […]

The Tennessee Titans ended their season on the sourest of notes after quarterback Ryan Tannehill’s last-minute interception sealed their fate. For a Titans team stacked with arguably the best running back in the game when healthy in Derrick Henry, top-end wide receiver threats in AJ Brown and Julio Jones, and a defense that featured several […]

It was a tale of two halves of the season for Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals. The 10-2 start along with seven straight wins to open the year brought about serious excitement mixed with expectations with what their team could achieve. But injuries and subpar play derailed what seemed like a promising campaign destined […]

Frank Vogel made a key decision as the Los Angeles Lakers went into overtime against the New York Knicks. After letting a nine-point lead slip away in the final two minutes, the closing lineup with Russell Westbrook just wasn’t working. The Lakers coach inserted Talen Horton-Tucker in place of Westbrook in the extra period, and […]

With Kevin Durant currently sidelined with injury, that’s meant a lot more free time for him to be on the interwebs. The Brooklyn Nets star has heard some recent chatter from Stephen A. Smith on his legacy and safe to say he didn’t appreciate the First Take host’s sentiments. According to Smith, Kevin Durant is […]

The comparisons made between Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James of the and Tom Brady are nothing new. Both athletes ruled over their respective sport for two decades and won multiple championships in the process. With Brady officially announcing his retirement, Lakers star was asked on his reaction to the news and what the legendary […]

The Los Angeles Clippers struck for first blood ahead of the NBA trade deadline after acquiring veterans Norman Powell and Robert Covington from the Portland Trail Blazers. Given that the package LAC sent in return centered around Eric Bledsoe, the trade seems very lopsided on paper. Norman Powell is the best player in the deal […]

Doc Rivers has been doing this coaching thing for a while now. The Philadelphia 76ers coach has had several chances to coach against LeBron James throughout his various coaching stops. According to him, it’s not unlike what he’s seen from Luka Doncic when playing against the Dallas Mavericks. Rivers was vocal on the difficulty of […]

Former NBA star Ty Lawson was reportedly involved in a violent encounter at Barajas Airport in Madrid, Spain. According to a report from Enrique Bernaola of Marca, the 5-foot-11 guard was seen by witnesses getting violent at two staff members of Iberia Airlines with the dispute allegedly revolving around Ty Lawson not wearing a face […]

In light of Brian Flores’ recent accusations, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell sent out a memo to all 32 teams claiming the league is ready to take action. Flores’ camp is not buying it one bit, though. Goodell made it known through his statement that the NFL is preparing to take the necessary steps not just […]

As the NFL world waits in anticipation for the Super Bowl, the bombshells continue to drop surrounding Brian Flores and his accusations of racial discrimination within the league. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has responded in earnest, sending a message to all the club presidents and chief executives across all 32 franchises. “We have made significant […]

Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles is as tough as they come. That’s why it’s no surprise that despite just suffering a career-threatening injury to his knee, he still made sure to be there for his daughter. Ingles had to be carried off the court after buckling his knee in the Jazz’s loss against the Minnesota […]

Before he was the hero of Chicago’s win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, Ayo Dosunmu was the goat for the Bulls’ loss against the Toronto Raptors. Dosunmu committed two costly turnovers in the final minute of overtime that ultimately sealed the defeat. The Bulls rookie revealed that head coach Billy Donovan called out […]

The Brooklyn Nets are playing some of the worst basketball in the league right now. Even with Kevin Durant sidelined with injury, a team with James Harden and a part-time Kyrie Irving shouldn’t be rolling over the way it has of late. It was more of the same for the Nets against the Utah Jazz […]

After the New York Knicks ended a seven-year playoff drought last season, hopes were high coming into this one. However, what seemed like the franchise turning the corner now looks like it could merely be a flash in the pan as they’ve once again stumbled out of the playoff picture The glimmers of hope for […]

Austin Rivers of the Denver Nuggets has carved out a solid 10-year career in the NBA. However, it’s been difficult for him to shake off the fact that future Hall of Fame coach and former NBA All-Star Doc Rivers is his father. In a recent interview with The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo, Austin Rivers opened up […]

The rumblings of a James Harden-Ben Simmons swap have grown louder and louder as the NBA trade deadline approaches. With the latest report from NBA insider Shams Charania, the Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets are now open to actively engage on a potential deal. “With the NBA trade deadline just days away on Feb. 10, the […]

Stephen A. Smith had a rather spicy Kevin Durant take amid the Brooklyn Nets’ current losing streak. KD made sure to respond. The controversial First Take host claimed that if Kevin Durant can’t put it together after joining forces on the Nets with James Harden and Kyrie Irving, his legacy will definitely be tarnished. “If […]

UCLA redshirt freshman Mac Etienne was arrested and tagged with assault after attempting to spit at fans after the Bruins’ 76-66 loss against the Arizona Wildcats. As UCLA was walking off the court, Etienne confronted Arizona fans heckling the team while heading to the locker room. He tried to spit at the fans twice before […]

Golden State Warriors GM Bob Myers gave a rather sound take on what the team might need to do ahead of the NBA trade deadline. According to Myers, there may be a need for the Warriors to get some insurance at the center spot, depending on the injury progress of James Wiseman in the week […]

An unlucky bounce was all it took to upend the Los Angeles Lakers’ comeback bid on Thursday night against their rival Clippers. Anthony Davis had his clean look to take the win roll around and out as the buzzer sounded. CLIPPERS WIN. WHAT AN ENDING. pic.twitter.com/w6LFFJco6G — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 4, 2022 The Lakers […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors were able to come out with the win against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. But it’s hard to say they came out of the battle unscathed. Curry in particular took a rather healthy chop to the face as he made a move against Kings guard Buddy Hield. […]

LeBron James was reduced to a mere spectator as the Los Angeles Lakers took on their rival L.A. Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Even without the game’s biggest star on the floor, both LA teams managed to put on a show in the closing seconds. With no timeouts remaining, Anthony Davis put the Lakers on top […]

The Golden State Warriors have a bevy of talent available at at point guard and wing spots. But their frontcourt has largely been depleted all season, a concern which Bob Myers is clearly aware of. The Warriors GM addressed it as a legitimate concern as the the NBA calendar creeps closer to the NBA trade […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just can’t catch a break. Carmelo Anthony was forced to exit their contest against the Clippers due to injury. The Lakers star went up off one foot for a routine jump shot over Marcus Morris and came down hobbling and grabbing at his right leg. The Carmelo injury 👇 https://t.co/fNTXdu6uUe — […]

There’s been a lot of talk about Russell Westbrook amid his on-court struggles in his first season with the Los Angeles Lakers. Charles Barkley made sure to add insult to injury with a hilarious diss for something off the court. The mercurial point guard came into the arena for the Lakers-Clippers contest in a rather […]