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The Baltimore Ravens are going through OTAs without Lamar Jackson. The former MVP is not too pleased with his current team over his lack of a contract extension and offseason roster moves. With just one more season left on Jackson’s contract, it is a worrisome sign that he and the team aren’t seeing eye-to-eye on […]

The Brooklyn Nets-Philadelphia 76ers blockbuster trade features more than just James Harden and Ben Simmons. The Sixers’ 2022 NBA Draft capital is in the hands of the Nets, who have the option to take the Sixers’ 23rd overall selection or wait until next year. According to PhillyVoice’s Kyle Neubeck, the Nets are expected to defer […]

The Miami Heat are down to their last strike. The Boston Celtics are up 3-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals with the chance to eliminate Jimmy Butler and company from the NBA playoffs in Boston. Game 5 was not pretty for either team but it was especially brutal for the Heat. They put up a […]

The Miami Heat are now on the brink of elimination from the NBA playoffs. The Boston Celtics handed them a big loss in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals and are now just one win away from the NBA Finals. In what was at first a competitive ball game, the Celtics found their groove […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are looking into more players to round out their roster after making some massive offseason splashes. One such player is free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Kaepernick is scheduled to work out with the Raiders. CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson and NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport added that the workout […]

The Indianapolis Colts have officially reshaped their whole quarterback room by signing Nick Foles to be the backup to Matt Ryan. In a move that certainly (albeit, probably indirectly) shows they are through with Carson Wentz, the Colts signed the former Super Bowl MVP to provide depth behind their new star quarterback and reunite him […]

The Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks will continue their battle in the Western Conference Finals in Game 5. After the Mavs won to keep the series alive, the Dubs will have another chance to eliminate them. This time, they will square off at the Chase Center. The Mavs face a massive deficit but are […]

The 2021-22 All-NBA Teams were announced yesterday. For Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid, it was the same story as last year. Despite being the league leader in scoring and having another MVP-worthy season, the Sixers’ big man was selected to the Second Team rather than the first. Embiid averaged 30.6 points, 11.7 rebounds and 4.2 […]

The Colorado Rockies’ hot start to the season has cooled off. They are back under .500 and a Kris Bryant injury is once again going to make the former MVP inactive for a little bit. Bryant has only played twice since the start of May and is now heading back to the IL because of a […]

The fatal shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas provided yet another outcry from the American public to fix the country’s gun problem and stop these senseless, ongoing tragedies. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving joined several people from the sports world in calling for change. Irving urged that children be protected from atrocities like this […]

Hidden in the nightmare that was the 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers season was a strong — albeit, injury-riddled — campaign for LeBron James. In the 56 games he played, James was nothing short of brilliant and one of the most productive scorers across the whole league. Despite missing nearly a third of the regular season, […]

The Golden State Warriors lost their chance to sweep the Dallas Mavericks out of the NBA playoffs in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Mavs stood up and prevented their elimination with a 119-109 win. The Mavs picked up the pace and made their 3-point shots in Game 4, converting 20 of their […]

The Dallas Mavericks successfully defended their homecourt in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. They came out and lit up the Golden State Warriors to stave off elimination in the 2022 NBA playoffs. Even though the Warriors made it close near the end of the game, the Mavs took the 119-109 victory. Jalen Brunson […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are preparing for the 2022 NBA Draft with the best collection of draft ammunition. They have the second overall pick after moving up two spots in the draft lottery as well as picks 12, 30 and 34 for Sam Presti’s favorite day of the year. Although the Thunder should keep the […]

The New York Mets still cannot free themselves from the reader injury bug. Max Scherzer, the star free agent they signed this offseason, is now heading to the injured reserve to join Jacob deGrom, the team’s other superstar pitcher who has not yet played this season. After Scherzer left his most recent start against the […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers experienced deja vu during the NBA playoffs. Not only did Embiid end up as the runner-up in the NBA MVP race to Nikola Jokic, but the Sixers also lost in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Even after bumping up his numbers and winning the scoring title, Jokic […]

The Indianapolis Colts are ready to get to work and try to make it back to the playoffs. However, T.Y. Hilton is still a free agent and there is no strong belief that the franchise’s lead wide receiver will be back this offseason. He may not be back at all, for any team. Hilton wants […]

The Golden State Warriors did more than just defeat the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. In addition to taking the series lead over the Mavs, they forced Luka Doncic into one of his worst performances in the NBA playoffs. Andrew Wiggins, in addition to scoring 19 points on 8-17 shooting, […]

The Washington Wizards drew the 10th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. After another middling season, they are looking for ways to become a strong team again. Simply put, the Wizards need talent. It doesn’t matter what position they can find it at. They just need a high-level player to give them some sort […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are going big-name fishing to add a star this offseason. But the stars they are looking for right now aren’t on the court. They’re in the front office. The Timberwolves are looking into Tim Connelly, the Denver Nuggets’ president, for the same role in Minnesota. According to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, […]

The Golden State Warriors took Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals in decisive fashion over the Dallas Mavericks. By a score of 112-87, they simply outclassed the Mavs on their home floor. The Warriors throttled the Mavs in a nearly wire-to-wire victory. Stephen Curry posted game highs of 21 points and 12 rebounds. Jordan […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors will begin their battle in the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night. Luka Doncic and the Mavs have been the biggest surprise in this year’s NBA playoffs and want to keep their run going against Stephen Curry and the Warriors. Before the big match, it looked like we […]

The New York Mets witnessed a scary sight in their loss to the St. Louis Cardinals when Brandon Nimmo injured himself. The center fielder hit a foul ball off of his quad and left the game. After the game, Nimmo said that he feels fine and is going to take his injury day by day, […]

The Dallas Mavericks are the last underdog standing in the 2022 NBA playoffs. While every other team who made the conference finals had some legitimate expectations to be there, the Mavs defeated the team that many saw as the best in the NBA. Luka Doncic and company are looking for another upset. While Doncic’s individual […]

The Indiana Pacers are beginning their rebuild with the sixth overall pick. After falling down one spot in the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery, they will look to add a future star as they embark on the future. The Pacers are in an interesting spot in the draft. They are out of reach from the top […]

The Houston Rockets did not have luck on their side at the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. They fell down three spots to the third overall pick while the Orlando Magic and Oklahoma City Thunder jumped them. Although they won’t pick first, the Rockets will be on the board with the possibility to land Paolo Banchero, […]

The Washington Nationals are struggling mightily in the 2022 season. With a record of 12-26, only the completely hapless Cincinnati Reds are behind them. The Nats shouldn’t be this bad with a superstar hitter in Juan Soto. Yet, they are absolutely terrible. Losing this badly with Soto is extremely detrimental, especially after he already declined […]

The Miami Heat took Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals from the Boston Celtics in dominant fashion. In what was a tale of two halves, the Heat made their first step towards advancing in the NBA playoffs by winning 118-107. After a tough first half, the Heat outscored the Celtics 39-14 in the third […]

The Sacramento Kings are the biggest winners of the 2022 NBA Draft Lottery. They jumped up three spots and landed the fourth overall pick. After a disappointing season in which they made a big move at the trade deadline to bring in an All-Star, the Kings have the chance. Trading the pick for a more […]

The Boston Celtics won Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks in a decisive fashion. By a score of 109-81 and thanks to a massive scoring outburst from Grant Williams, they defeated Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champions to advance in the NBA playoffs. In front of their home crowd, the Celtics handled the Bucks. Head coach […]

The Milwaukee Bucks fell to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Although Giannis Antetokounmpo looked as invincible as ever throughout most of the series, the Bucks didn’t give him enough support to get the job done. Antetokounmpo did everything he possibly could against a stingy Boston defense. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks’ title defense is now over. After a beatdown at the hands of the Boston Celtics, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Mike Budenholzer and company are going back home after elimination from the NBA playoffs. There are many reasons that the Bucks failed to get back to the Eastern Conference Finals. In the grand scheme of […]

The Boston Celtics are moving on to the Eastern Conference Finals after taking down the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games. In a physical series in the NBA playoffs against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs (minus Khris Middleton), the Celtics witnessed the performance of a lifetime from none other than…Grant Williams. Although he hardly commanded […]

The Miami Dolphins were one of the big winners of the 2022 NFL offseason. Headlined by the blockbuster Tyreek Hill trade, the ‘Fins have made several upgrades to their roster. Even this deep into the offseason, they are adding more reinforcements. According to sports analyst Jordan Schultz, the Dolphins are signing veteran pass rusher Melvin […]

Sunday, May 15 will be a very busy day for Dallas sports fans. The Mavericks and Stars are both looking to advance in the playoffs after saving their series in their respective Game 6 contests at American Airlines Center. Now, they will play their do-or-die games on the same day. According to ESPN Stats & […]

The Golden State Warriors are moving on in the NBA playoffs. The Western Conference Finals await them after a hard-fought series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Although they didn’t have head coach Steve Kerr available for the final three games of their second-round matchup, the Dubs are back in the conference finals. Fortunately for the Warriors, […]

The Miami Heat have punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. While they wait to see who their opponent will be in the next round of the NBA playoffs, they will also wait to see if Kyle Lowry will be healthy enough to join him. Lowry has missed six of the Heat’s 11 playoff […]

The Boston Celtics will fight to keep their season alive against the Milwaukee Bucks. They will host Game 7 as they look to get back to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics received a big boost ahead of the decisive NBA playoff contest in the form of Robert Williams. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Williams […]

The Memphis Grizzlies put the NBA on notice in the 2021-22 season. They showed they can be a true playoff contender and are built on more than just their superstar. That superstar, Ja Morant, joined the NBA’s true upper echelon while the Grizzlies showed that they can back their trash talk up. Now, as the […]