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The San Francisco 49ers selecting a quarterback with the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft wasn’t a surprise. The fact that it was North Dakota State’s Trey Lance over Alabama’s Mac Jones did catch a few off guard. Regardless of who it was, the writing seemed on the wall for incumbent Niners QB […]

LeBron James just had his first swish through the net again, which is music to the ears of Los Angeles Lakers fans everywhere. Check out the satisfying bucket plus the foul here: LeBron is back 👑 pic.twitter.com/KDFp6o1f8j — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) May 1, 2021 It took a bit of time as James was clearly rusty […]

The Phoenix Suns are finally in the NBA postseason once again after a decade-long playoff drought of epic proportions. Without a doubt, they’ve been one of the most exciting teams in the league. Spearheaded by All-Star Devin Booker, the Suns hold an amazing 44-18 record through 62 games this season. The last time they were […]

The Golden State Warriors got punched in the mouth by the Dallas Mavericks in a lopsided affair, 133-103. The nail in their night’s coffin was an immense Warriors drought that lasted nine minutes, leading to a 28-0 Mavs run. Head coach Steve Kerr shared his honest thoughts on the stretch that sealed their fate. Steve […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks just let off some major steam. The Golden State Warriors didn’t know what hit them in what turned out to be an extremely lopsided affair with final score, 133-103. After the game Doncic made it know exactly what lit the fire that sparked the Mavs’ scorching performance against the […]

You’ve probably seen it by now. And if you haven’t, you’re better off leaving it to the imagination. MMA veteran and former UFC Middleweight Champion Chris Weidman had his leg turned into rubber in front of millions of eyeballs live on pay-per-view in UFC 261. Weidman had his routine leg kick checked by opponent Uriah […]

Former University of Kentucky Wildcats guard Terrence Clarke reportedly passed away on Thursday after figuring in a car crash in Los Angeles. WKYT  broke the tragic news, revealing that Clarke and fellow Kentucky alum BJ Clarke were leaving a workout in LA when the accident happened. The 19-year-old Clarke reportedly died on the way to […]

Los Angeles Lakers talent Kyle Kuzma is a very visible NBA star off the court. Kuz often makes waves with his social media posts that update Laker Land on his daily life. His fans also stay up to date with the latest news on his dating life. The man’s got just as much game off […]

Help is on the way, Blazers fans. Damian Lillard is expected to return to the lineup for the Portland Trail Blazers. The All-Star had missed the team’s last three contests due to a right hamstring injury. The good news was reported by Yahoo Sports’ NBA insider Chris Haynes: Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard (right […]

Lewis Hamilton finishes second in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, bested by rival and race winner Max Verstappen. The Red Bull put on a sterling drive to secure the victory amid an otherwise chaotic race. Although the end result was surprising on its own, the Mercedes’ podium finish was actually astounding given that Lewis Hamilton […]

The marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets was bound to get testy. Despite the absence of stars LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and James Harden, it certainly lived up to the billing. In the third quarter, the game got pretty chippy after Nets’ superstar Kyrie Irving and Lakers’ point guard Dennis […]

Devin Booker just can’t stop getting buckets. The Phoenix Suns star was seen on girlfriend Kendall Jenner’s Instagram story absolutely destroying her sister Kylie Jenner on Pop-A-Shot. Check out the cold-blooded clip for yourself: Devin Booker is unconscious and Kylie Jenner never stood a chance 🔥pic.twitter.com/cv41wvz7zo — BroBible (@BroBible) April 10, 2021 The separation between […]

How can you not love baseball? San Diego Padres pitcher and hometown hero Joe Musgrove just became the first to record a no-hitter in franchise history. Joe Musgrove does it! The kid from San Diego has thrown the first no-hitter in @Padres history! How can you not be romantic about baseball?! pic.twitter.com/PTmV2Ix0Wr — MLB (@MLB) […]

Stephen Curry is a many with many talents on the basketball court. The Golden State Warriors star has a myriad of moves that would embarrass even his own 2k avatar. But during their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, Curry flexed his versatility even further and revealed his fallback job: IT tech support […]

Scary scene for Los Angeles Angels fans as Shohei Ohtani had to leave their matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The dual-threat wonder took the brunt of a nasty slide at home plate from reigning American League MVP Jose Abreu. Look away, Angels fans. Here’s the slide in question: Shohei Ohtani was forced to leave […]

The Milwaukee Bucks already locked up their franchise star in Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier this season. Now they got his star point guard committed for the foreseeable future. Jrue Holiday has reportedly signed a massive four-year extension with the Bucks worth up to $160 million, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Milwaukee star guard Jrue Holiday and […]

LeBron James is no stranger to people talking about his hair. The Los Angeles Lakers star has faced scrutiny for this hairline from clearly bored NBA fans, even charting his headband movement over the years. However, he was on the other side this time, reacting to a ‘hilarious’ thread on another player’s locks – UCLA […]

JALEN. SUGGS. The Gonzaga Bulldogs are going to the NCAA Championship game after an unbelievable buzzer-beater from star Jalen Suggs. The shot was off a fastbreak pull-up and banked in to break UCLA Bruins fans’ hearts everywhere. JALEN SUGGS FROM HALFCOURT FOR THE WIN 😱 (via @marchmadness)pic.twitter.com/zw0wf9ByK8 — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 4, 2021 Thanks to […]

Mets fans, rejoice! New York has come to terms on a a massive contract with superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor. The sides have had negotiations heat up the past few days, finally settling on the terms – 10 years and $341 million, as reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Wrote earlier today that there was a sweet […]

The trade floodgates are now opened. The Orlando Magic have traded away their long-time franchise face and All-Star Nikola Vucevic to the Chicago Bulls. In return, the Magic receive 3rd-year big man Wendell Carter Jr. and Otto Porter. The news was reported by The Athletic’s Shams Charania. In addition to Carter and Porter, the Magic […]

For many NBA youngsters, facing off against Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a key item on their career bucket list. But if you ask Charlotte Hornets wunderkind LaMelo Ball, he feels a little “different” about it. The rookie was recently asked about his excitement for the Hornets’ upcoming matchup with James, marking their […]

The Memphis Grizzlies fell to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, 103-102. But if you ask star sophomore Ja Morant, it shouldn’t have ended that way. Morant had the ball with the game virtually in the balance with just over six ticks left on the clock. Down just one point, he did what every coach […]

Was there not a more fitting end to the 2021 NBA All-Star Game than a Damian Lillard half-court three? The Portland Trail Blazers star was sizzling to close out the game, and loaded up from the logo itself to win it, 170-150. 🚨 DAMIAN LILLARD CALLS GAME 🚨pic.twitter.com/gbGW2OcReF — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 8, 2021 Lillard’s […]

Mike Conley Jr. is finally an NBA All-Star. It’s a bittersweet moment for Memphis Grizzlies fans hearing the news about Conley. On the one hand, the 14-year drought for the well-deserving star has finally come to an end. Gone are the days where Mike gets name-dropped as the headliner for All-Star snubs lists. But at […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had no shortage of NBA legends and Hall of Famers throughout their illustrious history, from George Mikan to LeBron James and everybody else in between. But in addition to all these stars, the supporting cast has played key roles in winning 17 championships in franchise history. These unheralded heroes have received […]

Mike Conley Jr. is finally an All-Star. Thus ends the longstanding claim that the Utah Jazz guard is the most deserving star to never make it. While most NBA circles are celebrating the 14-year veteran’s triumph, not everyone is particularly thrilled. That list apparently currently includes San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan. Gets to a […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are entering the All-Star break on a Holiday high. Jrue Holiday and the Bucks stormed right back after Ja Morant made a clutch layup to put the Memphis Grizzlies ahead. That lead didn’t last long as Holiday answered with the game-winner to win it, 112-111. JRUE HOLIDAY WINS IT! Ja with the […]

Bye bye, Booker. Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was unceremoniously ejected from their marquee matchup against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1366974098312736776?s=20 The actual altercation left even the announcers confused as Booker’s immediate reason for drawing the technicals wasn’t too clear. Everything happened to suddenly, with the getting tossed without the broadcast even […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been rolling as of late, but that hasn’t stopped their GM Sean Marks from making some moves. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Nets are waiving three players: Iman Shumpert, Noah Vonleh and Andre Roberson. On the surface, it may seem a bit puzzling given that all three players were signed […]

Is this reality? Washington Wizards star Russell Westbrook just called game over the Los Angeles Lakers. The former MVP slithered his way past LeBron James himself to score the game-winning bucket plus the foul and seal the overtime win, 127-124. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1364089727473704963?s=20 The Wizards are now on a scorching hot 5-game win streak, with massive victories […]

The Carson Wentz trade season era in Philadelphia has officially come to an end. The Eagles are trading their long-time quarterback to the Indianapolis Colts for a couple of picks, ESPN insider Adam Schefter reports. Philadelphia has agreed to trade Carson Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2021 third-round pick and a […]

The Washington Wizards have won three games in a row. You read that right – a three-game win streak. The wins haven’t merely come against bottom-dwelling teams either. Washington posted a dominant victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, 91-104. They even led by as many as 25 points in the 4th quarter before […]

Stephen Curry came up big for the Golden State Warriors when it mattered most. Despite a putrid night from the field, making just 8 of 25 shots, Curry embodied the age-old adage that shooters are always told: Just keep shooting. Not a bad strategy for the greatest shooter of all-time. Curry danced on Miami Heat […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green went down hard in what initially appeared to be a scary injury Saturday night in the team’s games against the Brooklyn Nets. Collapsing to the ground after contesting a corner three-point shot from former teammate Kevin Durant, Green clutched his leg in visible pain along the sideline as the […]

If his latest Twitter rant is any indication, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is just a regular guy. King James let out some steam regarding the traffic situation in LA, which makes you realize he isn’t that different from any one of us. TRAFFIC IS OFFICIALLY BACK IN LA!!!!! 😤😤😱😱. — LeBron James (@KingJames) […]

Bradley Beal is clearly taking a page out of the Damian Lillard guide to staying loyal to your franchise. The Washington Wizards star has been the talk of the trade market for the past couple of weeks. However, reports have firmly indicated that the D.C. guard has no intention of jumping ship just yet. Speaking […]

The Las Vegas Raiders might be planning to shake things up at wide receiver. Steelers WR Juju Smith-Schuster has emerged as a name the squad might be interested in, according to NFL analyst John Clayton. Smith-Schuster would join a Raiders receiving corps that features Henry Ruggs III, who showed some promise coming off his rookie […]

Someone call the police, Donovan Mitchell just dropped two grown men. Mitchell did it all for the Utah Jazz during their matchup against the Boston Celtics, including embarrass the other team’s stalwart defenders. Spida’s first victim was breakout star Jaylen Brown. The Jazz frontman used just the right amount of momentum to send Brown flying […]

The Golden State Warriors were dealt double blows during their Tuesday night matchup against the Boston Celtics. The Dubs fell short of defending homecourt, losing to a relatively close one to the C’s, 107-111. But they also lost another big man to an ankle injury – this time center Kevon looney. Steve Kerr said he […]