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Green Bay Packers fans are worrying about whether or not Aaron Rodgers is going to show up to training camp. But could the superstar QB be hurtling towards a shock retirement? That’s what the big shots of the gambling world are bracing for as we head towards the start of camp. Aaron Rodgers has been […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is the man of the hour, nay, season of the NBA. The Milwaukee Bucks star has completely shifted the narrative surrounding him after leading his team to the championship. But it wasn’t too long ago that people had many reasons to doubt him. To those critics, the Bucks star had a stern message, […]

Just hours after reports stated that the Cleveland Indians had settled on the new name, they’ve now openly revealed it. Cleveland’s baseball team will officially be called the Guardians.  Listen to Tom Hanks narrate the announcement in a 2-minute clip below: https://twitter.com/Indians/status/1418565355472101378 Check out the Indians new logo below, which takes a similar color scheme […]

There have been a host of different reactions left and right about the NFL’s latest vaccine policies. With players and teams potentially hurt by its unvaccinated members, those that have taken an adamant stance against the vaccine have felt the need to voice out. Buffalo Bills receiver Cole Beasley has become the face of this […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are still at odds. But perhaps one very high profile super fan can work his magic on the disgruntled quarterback. Usain Bolt isn’t letting his pride get in the way of begging Rodgers to stay. The World’s Fastest Man was recently interviewed by Sports Illustrated and was vocal […]

The Golden State Warriors’ multiple future Hall of Famers were clearly the driving force behind their dynastic run in the 2010s. But you can’t discount the excellent job done by their coaching staff to maximize their roster year in, and year out. Stephen Curry knows this perfectly. As someone whose training regiment and on-court adjustments […]

The primary culprit for the Los Angeles Lakers’ demise this season was undoubtedly injuries. But perhaps there were more reasons underneath the surface. Two key members of the Lakers’ supporting cast were reportedly at odds throughout the season, as per this report from ESPN’s Jordan Schultz: League sources say Dennis Schroder and Kyle Kuzma feuded […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has reached the pinnacle of success on the basketball court a handful of times. But the 4-time NBA champion is winning just as much off the court as he is on it. King James became the first NBA player to reach billionaire status while still active and playing […]

Team USA is just days away from their first game of the tournament at the Tokyo Olympics, and yet they might still be working out the kinks. That’s what it looked like when Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had bit of a disagreement with Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during practice. Kevin Durant was seen […]

If we’ve learned anything from last year’s airing of The Last Dance, it’s that Scottie Pippen was extremely underpaid. Perhaps the Chicago Bulls star is hurting from that now as he’s put up his Highland Park mansion up for rent on Airbnb. Well, sort of. The Chicago residence is being listed on Airbnb for an […]

While Giannis Antetokounmpo was seen as the hero of these NBA playoffs, Trae Young was widely considered to be the villain. The Atlanta Hawks guard gave off an air of cockiness and bravado that just rubbed some people, especially New York Knicks fans, the wrong way. The fact that he could back up his big […]

Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson were the poster for a perfect NFL marriage gone. The two Dallas Cowboys figures went from winning the Super Bowl together in 1992 and 1993 to a bitter divorce that left their once sturdy friendship in shambles. But now it appears that the longtime Cowboys owner might have finally softened […]

Tyler Herro has risen to the top of the NBA world during his crazy bubble run and fallen back down to earth after his sophomore slump of a season. But no matter what level the Miami Heat star was at throughout his brief two-year NBA career, his name was never away from trade speculation. The […]

NBA players have never faced as much scrutiny in the league’s eight decades of existence. For a guy who’s extremely active on social media like Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, it’s not always a welcome sight. The Nets star couldn’t even get out a congratulations to the newly crowned NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks without facing […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has most likely silenced all his doubters for good. The Milwaukee Bucks franchise player ascended to legendary status after an equally legendary performance to win Game 6 of the NBA Finals and take home the Larry O’Brien Trophy. But it wasn’t too long ago that the chorus of critics was deafeningly loud against […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo often feels like he was pulled straight out of a superhero comic book. The Milwaukee Bucks forward has limbs like Mr. Fantastic and has a wacky enough name to part of the Marvel universe. The Greek Freak, The Alphabet, and even his actual name all feel like viable candidates for his hero moniker. […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns fell just short of the NBA championship. After the loss, one major question hanging over them is if CP3 is coming back for another shot at a title. The Suns All-Star was asked on his free agency plans right after the loss. Paul, at first glance, didn’t say anything […]

The Aaron Rodgers-Green Bay Packers standoff has yet to be resolved. But maybe the Milwaukee Bucks winning a title for the state of Wisconsin nudges the quarterback the right way? The Packers QB was one of the first to congratulate Giannis and the Bucks for taking home the championship trophy, laying praise not only on […]

Devin Booker just endured the worst loss of his basketball career at the hands of the Milwaukee Bucks. Now the Phoenix Suns star could potentially have to endure spending an entire day confined with two of his recent foes. Devin Booker is one of three stars in the NBA Finals who are slated to play […]

To say that Chris Paul isn’t in a good mood following the Phoenix Suns’ NBA Finals loss is a massive understatement. That’s probably why one question from ESPN’s Rachel Nichols didn’t exactly rub him the right way. Check out CP3’s reaction to the vague question, complete with a little chuckle right after his initial answer: […]

  The loyalty oozing out of Giannis Antetekounmpo has been one of his best defining traits. It’s made the Milwaukee Bucks’ amazing run towards the NBA championship that much sweeter. But could his loyalty be wavering a bit after winning his first ring? Check out Giannis Antetokounmpo make a 100% serious trade demand towards the […]

The worst case scenario came true for Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns. After being up 2-0 on the Milwaukee Bucks, two wins away from an NBA Championship, they succumbed to their rivals in heartbreaking fashion. At the center of it all is Chris Paul. While Devin Booker has his entire career ahead of him, […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is now an NBA champion. The Milwaukee Bucks have climbed the mountaintop and have been crowned the best team in the world for the 2021-22 season. They did this all on the wide shoulders of their franchise player. The first player ever with 50 points, 10 rebounds and 5 blocks in an NBA […]

Chris Paul has faced a handful of all-time NBA greats throughout his 16-year career. But the Phoenix Suns All-Star’s biggest rival might be an NBA referee: Scott Foster. The two had a rather testy moment in the heat of the action in Game 6, as the Suns guard was ready to go at Scott Foster […]

If there’s anyone who knows about greatness in the NBA Finals, it’s LeBron James. The man has been in 10 NBA Finals series and been in the thick of the action with everything on the line. But the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has been reduced to a mere spectator, just like us. And just like […]

Overtime Elite continues to expand its reach internationally. Following the signing of Filipino youngster Lebron Lopez last week, who marked their fifth foreign-born signing, they lock up another one in Romanian prospect Tudor Somacescu. The 6-foot-2 guard had just turned 16 a month ago, making him the youngest player on the Overtime Elite roster. But […]

Israeli-born hoops star Omri Casspi has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The 10-year NBA veteran started his career with the Sacramento Kings, and had shorter stints with the Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, among others, playing for a total of seven different NBA franchises. Casspi spoke out about his decision to retire, via report […]

The Aaron Rodgers vs. Green Bay Packers standoff has taken another weird turn. With fans desperate to find out what will happen to the reining NFL MVP this season, the tiniest of clues are being uncovered to perhaps provide clues as to Aaron Rodgers’ next move. This latest one has to do with someone cleaning […]

NBA referees often get all kinds of vitriol hurled at them, both from players and fans alike. Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant made sure to give one some love this time, as longtime referee Tony Brown sorely deserves it. The NBA official was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer in May and has been getting […]

Team USA was dealt a huge blow with All-Stars Bradley Beal and Kevin Love both missing the Tokyo Olympics. The vacant roster spots, however, opened the door for some other NBA stars to get a look. The decision to call up JaVale McGee definitely surprised some, but Gregg Popovich stands firm with the decision. The […]

Let me start this off by saying that the 2021 NBA Finals is far from over. Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and the Milwaukee Bucks have stormed back to take a commanding 3-2 series lead, but they’d be the first to tell you there’s still plenty of basketball left to be played. But assuming the Bucks […]

Red Bull Racing star Max Verstappen has been knocked out of the British Grand Prix after a shocking first lap collision with Mercedes rival Lewis Hamilton. Check out the wild turn of events that sent Verstappen skidding towards the side of the track: https://twitter.com/F1Sportss/status/1416763080764166145?s=20 Massive disappointment for @Max33Verstappen But great to see him waving to […]

The stars were definitely out as the Phoenix Suns took on the Milwaukee Bucks for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Celebrities like LeBron James, Kyler Murray, Lil Wayne, and Vanessa Hudgens were all in attendance for the pivotal hoops showdown. The stars are out in Phoenix ⭐️ Kyler Murray, Vanessa Hudgens, Adele, Lil Wayne […]

There have been no shortage of iconic moments in these NBA Finals. The Milwaukee Bucks just got one from Giannis Antetokounmpo in Game 4, after his otherworldly block on Phoenix Suns’ Deandre Ayton. CLUTCH BLOCK BY GIANNIS 😱 pic.twitter.com/jwB0b75o65 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) July 15, 2021 That play was immensely important, with the stakes as high […]

There’s been an endless amount of fanfare surrounding the relationship between Phoenix Suns’ Devin Booker and Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Everyone knows about the 2-word challenge that the Lakers star issued DBook, the same one he got tattooed on his arm: “Be Legendary.” But he’s not the only superstar in the NBA Finals […]

It’s safe to say that the Phoenix Suns aren’t in the best of spirits right now. Their backcourt tandem of Chris Paul and Devin Booker made that perfectly clear during the postgame presser after Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The Suns stars directed a pair of death stares at a reporter for a question […]

LeBron James is a hard figure to miss. Not only is the Los Angeles Lakers star a behemoth of a man, but his celebrity status ensures there’s fanfare wherever he goes. That’s why it’s probably extra impressive that he managed to sneak in a bottle of tequila into Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The […]

Did that just happen? Giannis Antetokounmpo just threw down the game-winning dunk over Chris Paul to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 3-2 lead over the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Finals. Check out the absolutely stunning sequence of events that led to the Bucks star’s series-shifting slam: JRUE TO GIANNIS. WOW. 😱 pic.twitter.com/1R8RH3pONC — […]

Saturday’s MLB game between the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals was suspended after gunshots were heard while the contest was ongoing. The incident occurred with the Padres batting at the top of the sixth inning. The sound of the gunshots echoed shortly after the final out, which sent both players and fans alike into […]