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The Iowa Hawkeyes are saying goodbye to Keegan Murray, one of the best players in the program’s history and one of the best prospects in the 2022 NBA Draft. Kris Murray, his twin brother, faced the same fork in the road and has now made a decision. Murray announced that he will be going back […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were one of the biggest winners of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. Although they didn’t land the top overall pick, they have the second overall selection in a draft with three clear top players. With the Orlando Magic setting their sights on Jabari Smith Jr. and Chet Holmgren having great draft […]

In the midst of organized team activities, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ roster is undergoing a change. Defensive end Stephon Tuitt is returning from the NFL at 29 years of age. Tuitt released a statement saying that he knows he is “being called to move beyond the sport of football” following the death of his brother, Richard, […]

Stephen Curry’s illustrious career with the Golden State Warriors has featured numerous championships, MVP awards and the revival of a franchise that didn’t have much previous high-level success before him. Yet, questions remain about how dominant he truly is. Former NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal opined that Curry is great in his own right but not […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Although the opportunity to add a key piece for the future seems enticing, the best use of the pick is to trade it for a player that is experienced and ready to help right away. Finding a trade the Bucks can use […]

The Boston Celtics have finally gotten over the Eastern Conference hump and will now face the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. For Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart and company, this is uncharted territory. But they’re facing a squad that has plenty of experience at the highest stage. Smart told Chris Haynes […]

Nothing is going right for the Philadelphia Phillies. They’re losing in embarrassing ways and playing far, far below the lofty expectations they set for themselves. To make matters worse, one of their key players, Jean Segura, will be sidelined. Segura suffered a fractured right index finger in the Phillies’ 11-inning loss to the San Francisco […]

To most football fans, the Seattle Seahawks’ quarterback situation is dismal. After trading Russell Wilson, the two main options are now Drew Lock and Geno Smith, neither of which are very inspiring. However, Tyler Lockett doesn’t see it that way. Replacing Wilson, the Seahawks’ long-time star under center, with either the unproven Lock and the […]

After long runs through the NBA playoffs, the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are fighting for a trip to the NBA Finals. In Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics have the chance to avenge their loss to the Heat in the 2020 conference finals and get back to the Finals for the […]

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler previously stated that he would remain inside during the national anthem until he feel better about the direction of the United States. However, he recently admitted that he would be willing to make an exception. According to Mitch Stacy of The Associated Press, Kapler is considering not doing his protest […]

The injury bug refuses to leave the Chicago White Sox alone. Amid a disappointing campaign riddled with injuries to ley players, franchise star Tim Anderson is now going to be sidelined. Anderson injured his groin on a defensive play against the Chicago Cubs and needed to be assisted off the field. He is set for […]

The Miami Heat have faced injuries to several key players, namely Tyler Herro and Kyle Lowry, throughout the 2022 NBA playoffs. While Lowry has been able to contribute for most of the Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics, Herro has missed the last three games. Fortunately for Miami, their young scoring machine will […]

As he enters his 23rd season as head coach of the New England Patriots, Bill Belichick is going strong as ever. As the team continues its OTAs, Belichick is leading the way just as he always has. According to Mike Reiss of ESPN, some of the Patriots’ veterans on defense are amazed by how Belichick […]

Jose Alvarado is apparently the next Stephen Curry. Just like the superstar from the Golden State Warriors, the New Orleans Pelicans rookie is having an impact on how young hoopers play the game. Instead of doing it with shooting, he did it with his defense. Jeff Willis, an assistant coach from the University of Northwestern […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler are two of the biggest voices in sports speaking out against the gun violence issue in America. The two head coaches from the Bay Area have not been afraid to use their voices to call attention to the problem. While Kerr […]

The San Antonio Spurs are one of the most intriguing teams to keep an eye on in the 2022 NBA Draft. They have three first-round draft picks — the ninth, 20th and 25th overall — to help them rebuild a roster that came closer to the playoffs than anyone expected. The beauty of having two […]

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler is fed up with the epidemic of mass shootings in the United States. He recently took a page out of Colin Kaepernick’s book and stated he will peacefully protest the state of the country by remaining inside when the national anthem is played ahead of games. Chicago White Sox […]

The Miami Heat will host the Boston Celtics for a Game 7 contest in the Eastern Conference Finals. It will be one of the most highly anticipated games of the entire NBA season. Sadly, though, it will not feature the legendary Mike Breen on hand. Breen has commentated for the series along with his usual […]

The Miami Heat forced a Game 7 against the Boston Celtics thanks to a brilliant performance from Jimmy Butler. They will be returning to FTX Arena with momentum as they look to advance in the NBA playoffs. Additionally, a fine will be awaiting them. The NBA announced that the Heat have been fined $25,000 for […]

Despite being just 27 years old and having three Pro Bowls under his belt, Todd Gurley has not played in the NFL since the 2020 season. The former star running back for the Los Angeles Rams signed a one-year deal to play with the Atlanta Falcons in 2020 and has not played a snap since. […]

The Detroit Pistons have the chance to find their next franchise star in the 2022 NBA Draft. They may have fallen in the draft lottery but still have the fifth overall pick in the draft. Their chances of adding another future star alongside Cade Cunningham are strong. However, the fifth overall pick offers more than […]

The Tommy Pham-Joc Pederson incident has taken a new turn. The two outfielders from the Cincinnati Reds and San Francisco Giants respectively got into an interaction over a dispute over fantasy football, of all things, but new details are now emerging. Ahead of the Reds’ 5-1 win over the Giants in Cincinnati on Friday, Pederson […]

Brittney Griner’s detainment in Russia has reached its 100th day. The seven-time WNBA All-Star’s arrest over drug charges has caused a heartbreaking situation. Her fellow players have routinely spoken out about her arrest and are now establishing more ways to do something about it. The Women’s National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) has begun a campaign […]

The Boston Celtics and Miami Heat are going the distance in the Eastern Conference Finals. Sunday night’s Game 7 will determine who moves on to the NBA finals. For the Celtics, the fact that there is a Game 7 angers them. There is plenty of blame to go around for such a bad performance in the […]

Justin Verlander just experienced his first real hiccup in an otherwise dominant season. He allowed all six runs in the Houston Astros’ loss to the Seattle Mariners after three consecutive performances of holding the opposition scoreless. The Mariners took Verlander deep four times in six innings. Julio Rodriguez and Kyle Lewis each hit a two-run home […]

The Miami Heat successfully forced a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. An all-time Jimmy Butler performance powered a 111-103 Miami win and put the Celtics on the ropes. The job remains to be completed but is now within the Heat’s sight. Butler is going to need some help in […]

The Boston Celtics’ chance to make it back to the NBA Finals went up in smoke at the hands of the Miami Heat. Led by an outstanding game from Jimmy Butler, the Heat defeated the Celtics 111-103 on their homecourt and forced a Game 7. Butler posted the sequel to LeBron James Game 6 in […]

The offseason is underway for the Dallas Mavericks. Now that they have a taste of success in the NBA playoffs, they have to figure out how to maximize the talent they have around Luka Doncic. The Mavs have plenty of options. There are a lot of trades the Mavs could make this offseason. They also […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are back in business. They proved they have the talent to be a playoff team and Zion Williamson is finally healthy again after missing the entire season. This offseason will be huge for the Pelicans. Not only will they have to look for upgrades but they have to figure out a new […]

While the Kansas City Chiefs look to redesign their offense after a busy offseason, they will also have to address some comments from one of their former players. LeSean McCoy, who spent a season with the Chiefs as they won the Super Bowl, blasted offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. He claimed on the I Am Athlete […]

The Golden State Warriors are headed to the 2022 NBA Finals. Fortunately for them, they are also getting reinforcements as they advance in the NBA playoffs. Gary Payton II is finally nearing a return to the court. Payton fractured his elbow after getting fouled hard by Memphis Grizzlies wing Dillon Brooks during the Western Conference […]

Colin Kaepernick impressed the Las Vegas Raiders in his offseason workout. His first step back in returning to the NFL was a small one but was still important. Although Kaepernick did well in the workout, he still has yet to make it back to the NFL. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, no deal is imminent […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season is over but the future of the team is bright. Luka Doncic led them to the Western Conference Finals and through the first-seeded Phoenix Suns. Although they fell to the Golden State Warriors in five games to end their run in the NBA playoffs, the Mavs have a lot to be […]

The Dallas Mavericks’ season ended in the Western Conference Finals. Very few onlookers would have thought that they would make it that far. At every turn during the NBA playoffs, Luka Doncic and the Mavs proved the doubters wrong and made it all the way to the conference finals. The road to get that far […]

With their season on the line, the Miami Heat are beaten up and tired. They have fought hard through the NBA playoffs and especially in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics. All that battling, though, has left them with a stuffed injury report heading into the win-or-go-home Game 6. Miami has to overcome […]

The Golden State Warriors are heading back to the NBA Finals. Following two years of injury-plagued seasons that kept them out of the NBA Playoffs, they are back on top of the Western Conference. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green are surrounded by a new supporting cast, highlighted by Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole, […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks have been knocked out of the NBA playoffs. The Golden State Warriors knocked them out of the Western Conference Finals in just five games. Still, the Mavs have a lot to be proud of. Dallas overcame an early injury to Doncic and defeated the team with the best record […]

The Zion Williamson injury lingered over the New Orleans Pelicans all season long. Despite the many distractions regarding his injuries and the sense of aloofness he sometimes showed, the Pels made the playoffs behind a strong young core and midseason acquisition CJ McCollum. Williamson’s foot injury kept him sidelined while the Pelicans proved they are […]

It’s do-or-die time for the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. They will hit the road to face the Bostin Celtics in Game 6. It could be their last game in the NBA playoffs. With their backs against the wall, there is no more room for error. They let Game 5 become uncompetitive quickly […]