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The season-opener for the Indianapolis Colts is right around the corner with Chuck Pagano’s squad set to do battle on the road against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 1. Andrew Luck, however, may not be under center for Indianapolis. According to ESPN’s Mike Wells, the Colts still don’t know when Luck will be ready. […]

The New Orleans Saints brought in a potentially significant upgrade to their running game this year. The team was able to sign superstar Adrian Peterson to a short-term deal with the veteran focused on taking the Saints to the next level. Peterson, who usually sits out the NFL preseason, saw his first action this week […]

The debate about who is the greatest player in NBA history is an endless one. It will go on forever with players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Magic Johnson among the candidates for the distinction along with players that may emerge in the years to come. Most seem to believe Michael Jordan […]

Earlier this week, Enes Kanter of the Oklahoma City Thunder had an interesting quote that took everyone by surprise. The 25-year-old claimed that J.R. Smith was the best player he’d ever seen in a pickup basketball game. Kanter recently participated in pickup games with some of the NBA’s elite like Smith’s Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron […]

The Boston Celtics finally made a blockbuster trade earlier this week. The team acquired Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a deal that sent Isaiah Thomas, Jae Crowder, Ante Zizic, and a first-round draft pick to the defending Eastern Conference champions. Immediately after news of the trade surfaced, some Celtics fans set fire to […]

The final week of the inaugural season of the BIG3 League is upon us with Kenyon Martin’s undefeated Trilogy squad set to take on Rashard Lewis’ 3 Headed Monsters in Las Vegas on Saturday. Ahead of the BIG3 Championship game at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on Aug. 26, Martin took some time out of […]

After 20 years in the NBA, Kobe Bryant, formerly of the Los Angeles Lakers, chose to retire in 2016 leaving behind an incredible legacy as one of the greatest players in league history. Bryant’s toughness and longevity are a major part of his legacy and it appears Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys is getting […]

On Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics agreed to a blockbuster trade that shook the foundation of the Eastern Conference in the NBA. Superstar Kyrie Irving is now a member of the Celtics, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick was asked about the deal. With Belichick being regularly seen at Celtics games […]

The Dallas Cowboys received some bad news recently learning that star running back Ezekiel Elliott will serve a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s Personal Conduct Policy. Although Elliott will miss time during the regular season, the second-year back is eligible to play in the preseason. Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett spoke about Elliott’s status […]

The Oakland Raiders are hoping to take another step toward contending for a Super Bowl during the 2017 NFL season after ending their playoff drought last year. Derek Carr and company are on the right track with high hopes for the season, but veteran left tackle Donald Penn wasn’t happy with his contract situation heading […]

Only two preseason games remain for the Dallas Cowboys. America’s Team will square off against the Oakland Raiders on Saturday at AT&T Stadium and finish their preseason campaign against the Houston Texans on Aug. 31. Second-year quarterback Dak Prescott, however, is anxious to get the regular season underway. Prescott has had enough of preseason play […]

With the release of NBA 2K18 less than a month away on Sept. 19, the popular video game franchise has been tweeting out player ratings, classic teams, and All-Time squads. The latest All-Time team revealed by NBA 2K is none other than Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls. The iconic NBA franchise won six NBA titles with […]

After 14 seasons in the NFL, veteran wide receiver Anquan Boldin decided to walk away from the game of football earlier this week. Boldin announced his intention to retire less than two weeks after signing with the Buffalo Bills. With Boldin heading into retirement, the question of whether the longtime wideout has a legitimate case […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams are trying to win over fans in the City of Angels. Both teams have spent time in Los Angeles during their franchise’s history, but neither dominated the market in terms of fan base popularity like the Los Angeles Raiders. As the Chargers and Rams try to establish […]

After parting ways with the Kansas City Chiefs following nine seasons with the team, veteran running back Jamaal Charles was given a second chance by the division rival Denver Broncos. Although Charles was once considered to be the best back in the NFL, the four-time Pro Bowler is simply hoping to land another job in […]

The Denver Broncos have finally made a decision on who will be their starting quarterback moving forward. Head coach Vance Joseph has chosen to start Trevor Siemian over Paxton Lynch, via ESPN’s Jeff Legwold. “We decided on making Trevor Siemian our quarterback,” Joseph said. “Both guys competed hard. Both guys wanted the job. We’re pleased […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping to take another step forward as they prepare for the 2017 NFL season. One way they can help make this leap is by Dak Prescott and Dez Bryant continuing to build chemistry on the football field. Fortunately for the Cowboys, it appears this chemistry between franchise quarterback and star wide […]

The Big Baller Brand is getting bigger and bigger. Rap icon Jay-Z is the latest notable name to come out and support the brand admitting he has bought three pairs of Lonzo Ball’s signature shoe, ZO2. TMZ Sports recently caught up with the Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard to ask him about Jay-Z supporting […]

After parting ways with Brock Osweiler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Houston Texans moved on with Tom Savage expected to be the starter this season and rookie Deshaun Watson being groomed as the future of the franchise. With high hopes of Watson, all eyes have been on the rookie quarterback during the […]

Once superstar Peyton Manning decided to retire after the Denver Broncos won Super Bowl 50, the team was left with a huge void under center. Fortunately for Denver, the Broncos had options. Two young quarterbacks in the form of Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch. Siemian ultimately took the reigns last season, but now there’s a […]

With the start 14th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers rapidly approaching, veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had one goal in particular during training camp. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Roethlisberger was determined not to throw an interception during training camp with the Steelers. Apparently, it was mission accomplished for the two-time Super Bowl champion. Ben Roethlisberger […]

An argument can be made that the Pittsburgh Steelers have the best offense in the NFL. The team is stacked on that side of the football with a two-time Super Bowl champion under center and arguably the two best players in the league at running back and wide receiver. Although Pittsburgh has a high-powered offense, […]

Unlike last season around this time, there’s no quarterback controversy in terms of who will be starting under center for the Dallas Cowboys in Week 1. Dak Prescott is the starter for the foreseeable future, but his backup has yet to be determined with Kellen Moore struggling during the preseason. With Moore failing to make […]

It would be hard to make a case that there’s a better all-around tight end in the NFL than Rob Gronkowski. The veteran is widely regarded as the best player at this position, but he’s struggled to stay healthy throughout his career. Last season, Gronkowski played in only eight games and missed the opportunity to […]

The Kirk Cousins saga continues for the Washington Redskins. The quarterback will play under a franchise tag this season and may have to play under similar circumstances next year if a long-term deal isn’t agreed upon. Despite being unable to agree on a long-term deal with the Redskins, Cousins continues to claim he wants to […]

The Oakland Raiders made a surprising move during the NFL offseason to acquire a player that appeared to be content with retirement. Veteran running back Marshawn Lynch let it be known that he was considering a return to the NFL with his sights set on joining his hometown Raiders. Fortunately for Oakland, the team was […]

The Carolina Panthers are hoping for a bounce-back season after the team failed to live up to expectations during the 2016 NFL campaign. Cam Newton will play a major role in the team’s attempt to get back on track but he continues to remain sidelined during the preseason. According to Jourdan Rodrigue of the Charlotte […]

The New Orleans Saints made a major addition to their running game during the NFL offseason by signing veteran back Adrian Peterson. The future Hall of Famer has joined forces with Drew Brees in New Orleans making for a potentially potent one-two punch for the Saints. Unfortunately for Saints fans, it remains uncertain whether Peterson […]

Two-time Pro Bowler Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders is among the most talented and promising quarterbacks in the NFL. The Fresno State product has helped turn around the struggling franchise with all the skills to be an elite player in the league at this position. Along with having the skills to become an elite […]

After spending his first seven seasons in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, superstar forward Paul George has been traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder teaming up with reigning MVP Russell Westbrook. Although George has moved on and forced his way out of Indiana, the 27-year-old still has a soft spot for the city. George […]

The Oakland Raiders are a team on the rise in the NFL. After over a decade of being a bottom-feeder in the AFC, the silver and black have become a team to watch in the conference and a legitimate Super Bowl title contender. In fact, the Raiders have become a popular bet to win the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will head into the 2017-18 NBA season with Brandon Ingram and rookie Lonzo Ball leading the way. The two promising young players will try to end the four-year playoff drought with an upgraded roster and a positive outlook on the immediate future in Los Angeles. With Ball getting as much attention […]

The Oakland Raiders got their preseason underway on Saturday with the team taking on the Arizona Cardinals on the road at the University of Phoenix Stadium. Although newcomer Marshawn Lynch didn’t make his debut for the Raiders, he made headlines with his actions on the sideline. The ever controversial Lynch chose to sit for the […]

The Miami Dolphins were dealt a devastating blow to their chances of making the NFL playoffs for a second straight season last week with quarterback Ryan Tannehill going down with a non-contact knee injury. Now it appears that knee injury will end Tannehill’s 2017 NFL season before it even begins. According to Ian Rapoport of […]

The Oakland Raiders have gone from a perennial bottom-feeder in the NFL to arguably one of the best offensive forces in the league in only a few years time with Derek Carr leading the way. This year the team may take the next step with the addition of Marshawn Lynch, but the debut of the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have found a legitimate star in the making in the form of rookie point guard Lonzo Ball. The 19-year-old has become a household name with his play at UCLA and in the NBA Summer League along with the added attention due to LaVar Ball’s antics and the controversial Big Baller […]

The NFL has finally come to decision on the Ezekiel Elliott situation. The league has suspended the reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year for the first six games of the 2017 NFL season and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones isn’t happy about the outcome. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Jones, who said publicly that he […]

After 20 seasons in the NBA, Kobe Bryant walked away from the game of basketball in 2016 as a five-time NBA champion and arguably the greatest player to come through the Los Angeles Lakers organization. Regardless of Bryant’s claim that he doesn’t miss the game in retirement and has no desire to play professionally again, […]

All 30 teams in the NBA will be sporting a different look during the 2017-18 campaign. The league has made a change with Nike now making their jerseys and leaks of these changes have been spreading around social media. The Los Angeles Lakers are the latest team to have their new-look jerseys leak. Rookie guard […]