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Ladies and gentlemen, Kyle Kuzma just did the internet a solid this Tuesday night. The Washinton Wizards forward gave everyone something to have a good chuckle at when he celebrated a shot he thought was going in — Nick Young style. With the Wizards up by eight points with over eight minutes remaining on the […]

Daniel Jones secured the bag at last after he inked a four-year contract worth $160 million with the New York Giants, the team announced on Tuesday. Needless to say, Jones is happy about how it all turned out for him, as he doubled down on his love for New York shortly after the contract was […]

Mike Trout was not going to let an opportunity to suit up for Team USA pass by him again. The Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder said that he “regretted not doing it (representing Team USA)” in 2017, so when he got the chance again to wear the country’s colors this year, he did not think […]

It’s all about his swing for Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor. The infielder/outfielder is determined to make a huge rebound in the 2023 MLB season following a letdown individual performance at the plate in 2022 by correcting his mechanics at the plate — something that is keeping him busy in the offseason. “Last season, I […]

By insinuating that racial bias is playing a part in Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic’s bid to win the NBA MVP Award for the third year in a row, Kendrick Perkins has seemingly lit up a powder keg for sports talking heads. JJ Redick has already confronted Perkins about that particular take. And now, […]

You don’t have to go out in the real world for a chance encounter with someone who’s globally recognized. Just take for example these Overwatch players who ran into Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic online, without knowing who he really is. https://twitter.com/ClutchPointsApp/status/1633255051949928449 That’s an instant classic. Luka Doncic casually nodding to the idea that basketball […]

Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers came up short in their mission to win the World Series title in 2022, but they clearly were the best team in the regular season during that campaign, as they won a total of 111 games. With still a loaded lineup, the Dodgers are carrying lofty expectations of […]

Sean Payton is welcoming a familiar face to Mile High City, as the Denver Broncos have reportedly signed veteran wide receiver Lil’jordan Humphrey, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Broncos signed WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who spent the 2019-2021 seasons in New Orleans with HC Sean Payton before playing six games for the Patriots in 2022. Lil’jordan […]

The Atlanta Falcons are on the verge of losing offensive lineman Kaleb McGary to free agency after the team decided against using the franchise tag option on him ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. “The Falcons are not franchise tagging RT Kaleb McGary, per source,” Fowler reported. “One of the top offensive […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs and the New Jersey Devils will meet for the third and last time in the 2022-23 NHL regular season Tuesday night for what should be a scintillating showdown between Stanley Cup contenders from the Eastern Conference. The Devils won the first meeting, 3-2, while the Maple Leafs came out on top […]

James Harden has business to finish in the 2022-23 NBA season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden and the Sixers are rolling of late, but their success hasn’t stopped rumors from popping up about the bearded superstar potentially running it back with the Houston Rockets. Back in December, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bombshell about sources […]

Geno Smith hit paydirt this offseason, with the Seattle Seahawks rewarding his excellent 2022 NFL campaign in the form of a massive $105 million contract that includes a $40 million signing bonus. Now that one of their biggest items on the offseason to-do list is done, the Seahawks can focus more on the upcoming NFL […]

There is no sugarcoating the situation of the Wisconsin Badgers. They are likely not going to be earning the nod of the committee come Selection Sunday based on the body of work they put together back in the regular season. Wisconsin basketball has a resume that just seems not convincing enough to warrant a unanimous […]

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are still not seeing each other eye to eye with regard to a new deal. With the franchise tag deadline looming, the expectation of many is that the Ravens will end up using the franchise tag on the quarterback, a stance that has already been voiced out by the […]

Unless they go all the way and win the 2023 ACC tournament, the North Carolina Tar Heels’ chances of being invited to the Big Dance will come down to what the committee thinks on Selection Sunday of North Carolina basketball’s body of work in the 2022-23 college basketball season. North Carolina basketball certainly has plenty […]

Grant Williams could use a mulligan (or two) after botching crucial free throws near the end of regulation of Monday night’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With the game tied at 109-109, Williams grabbed a rebound off a Payton Pritchard miss and immediately got fouled by Lamar Stevens to earn two chances at the […]

Wideout Allen Lazard is rumored to be getting the attention of a couple of teams with high-flying offenses. During the NFL Combine, NBC Sports’ Matthew Berry sniffed around and heard from a source that the Green Bay Packers wider receiver appears to be making the Baltimore Ravens and the Kansas City Chiefs salivate. Back to […]

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver KJ Osborn turned into a real-life hero over the weekend when he helped save a man’s life by pulling him out of a burning car in Austin, Texas. During a recent appearance on Adam Schefter’s podcast, KJ Osborn narrated the incident, saying that he was on an Uber ride to his […]

Jon Jones cemented his claim as the greatest MMA fighter of all time when he made quick work of Ciryl Gane in his heavyweight debut Saturday night at UFC 285. People weren’t even done talking about the sensational end of the co-main event of the evening, with Alexa Grasso submitting Valentina Shevchenko when Jon Jones […]

It was a dream come true for Alexa Grasso, who pulled off a magnificent win Saturday night in UFC 285 to win the world women’s flyweight belt at the expense of no other than Valentina Shevchenko. After the fight, Alexa Grasso’s disbelief over what she had just accomplished was clearly written all over her face […]

There is a new women’s flyweight champion in the UFC, as Alexa Grasso stunned the MMA world with a sensational finish of Valentina Shevchenko to snatch the belt and become first-time titleholder. Alexa Grasso pulled off the win via a perfectly executed rear-naked choke in the fourth round, leaving no doubt as to who was […]

The Duke Blue Devils doubled down on their mastery of fierce ACC rivals North Carolina Tar Heels, as they scored a 62-57 win in Chapel Hill Saturday night. That’s a fine way to end the regular season for Duke basketball, as that victory can also be taken as a sign of good luck for the […]

Time is ticking for the New York Giants and Daniel Jones to agree on an extension deal before a potential franchise tag on the quarterback kicks in. Jones is said to be looking for a contract that would pay him $45 million at least per year, which is a huge sum of money to commit […]

Jaxon Smith-Njigba of Ohio State football is expected to go early in the 2023 NFL Draft as he’s viewed as among the best options at the wide receiver position. He reinforced that notion with a great showing at the NFL Combine. In fact, according to Next Gen Stats, was among the five receivers who received […]

Teams have been dunking on the Houston Rockets this season, but on Saturday night, Jalen Green literally dunked on fellow lottery-bound San Antonio Spurs in the most stylish of ways. After a Spurs turnover, Jalen Green immediately ran to the other end of the floor and caught a pass from Alperen Şengün. With no defender […]

Georgia Bulldogs product Darnell Washington made loud noises at the NFL Combine this weekend, particularly because of the freakish speed he displayed at the 40-yard dash. Washington burned rubber for only 4.65 seconds during the test. DARNELL. WASHINGTON. The @GeorgiaFootball TE is 6'6", 264 pounds and clocked a 4.65u. 📺: #NFLCombine on @nflnetwork📱: Stream on […]

Basketball isn’t a priority at the moment for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant, who will be away from the team for at least two games for reasons stemming from a controversial Instagram Live session in which he was seemingly seen displaying a gun. Ja Morant has already apologized for his actions and also took […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been beleaguered with problems of late. Outside of the suspensions handed to Ja Morant and Dillon Brooks, the Grizzlies also lost big man Brandon Clarke for the rest of the 2022-23 NBA season due to a lower-body injury. Brandon Clarke, however, is in high spirits and feels optimistic that he will […]

It’s been quite a week for Memphis Grizzlies star point guard Ja Morant, who will be away from the team for at least two games after igniting controversy yet again by flashing a gun during an Instagram Live session. Ja Morant’s troublesome behavior off the court is seen by many as being directly influenced by […]

USC Trojans wide receiver Jordan Addison has been turning heads this week at the NFL Combine, and he’s also now gotten the attention of Dallas Cowboys stars Micah Parsons and Trevon Diggs. Parsons tweeted “He football fast fr fr” after Jordan Addison bested a first-run time in the 40-yard dash of 4.55 with a 4.49 […]

Say what you want to say about Kyrie Irving, but the Dallas Mavericks superstar point guard has undeniably made efforts that positively impact people’s lives. The polarizing Irving recently made a surprising GoFundMe donation worth $45,000 to help build an orphanage in Ghana and a school in Nigeria. Irving, who donated 40 points to the Mavs […]

Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic put Dallas Mavericks fans on a thrilling ride Thursday night, as the two superstars took turns in punching the Philadelphia 76ers in the mouth in a 133-126 win at home. Irving and Doncic did not allow the Sixers from worsening the tandem’s record to 1-5 and in the process,  resulted […]

With head coach Gregg Popovich and assistant coach Brett Brown not around, Jeremy Sochan stepped up for the San Antonio Spurs and led his team to a 110-99 victory over the Indiana Pacers at home Thursday night. Sochan stuffed the stat sheets with an all-around brilliant effort on the floor for the Spurs, but it’s […]

The Michigan Wolverines absorbed a gut-wrenching 91-87 overtime loss on the road to the Illinois Fighting Illini. A win over Illinois would have been a massive shot in the arm of Michigan basketball’s March Madness aspirations. Instead, they are now left with more doubts about their chances of convincing the committee on Selection Sunday that […]

The Boston Bruins are head and shoulders above the rest of the NHL so far in the 2022-23 regular season. After destroying the Buffalo Sabres Thursday night at home to the tune of a 7-1 win, the Bruins have become the fastest team to get 100 points in a season — ever. That record was […]

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the proverbial gentle giant in the NBA. He’s a superstar whose reserved demeanor is a pleasant contradiction to the loud game he brings every night for his team. Having said that, that’s not stopped people from taking shots at him and trying to reduce his on-court brilliance. For Nuggets […]

The Toronto Raptors recently posted a video on social media that aimed to celebrate Women’s History Month. But what they thought would be something the public would embrace turned out to be one that’s gotten the complete opposite reaction. And now, the Raptors are apologizing for it after severe backlash. “We’re an organization that prides […]

The New York Rangers are rolling once again. After losing four straight games, the Rangers have picked up back-to-back wins, thanks to one of their shiny new weapons in Vladimir Tarasenko, who buried the overtime winner against the Philadelphia Flyers in his team’s 3-2 victory at Madison Square Garden Wednesday. Vladimir Tarasenko is also soon […]

Anfernee Simons caught another bad break in just his first game back from injury. Against the New Orleans Pelicans at home Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard appeared to have reinjured his right ankle that he hurt on Valentine’s Day. Simons exited the game having just played 20 minutes. He was later ruled out […]