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Matt Ryan has begun his tenure with the Indianapolis Colts. After going through the Carson Wentz experience, Indianapolis looked to give Frank Reich a better veteran to try to get the Colts back into the playoffs. Even before a game has been played, Ryan already looks like an upgrade over Wentz. His presence in practice has […]

The New York Knicks are expected to make a run at Jalen Brunson in free agency. The Dallas Mavericks’ point guard will have plenty of suitors. The Knicks are looking to add him and make him a key building block for the future. In case Brunson gets lured back to the Mavs or leaves for […]

The Philadelphia Eagles arguably got the steal of the 2022 NFL Draft when they selected Nakobe Dean. The star linebacker from Georgia fell to the 83rd overall pick due to a shoulder injury that he decided not to have an operation for. Philadelphia wasn’t scared, though, and added a potential star to their roster. Dean […]

The Boston Celtics lost in a super close contest to the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 3. One of the most impactful plays of the game came at the very end, when the Celtics had the ball down by three points. They failed to convert, losing 103-101. Things could have worked out differently for the Celtics […]

The Golden State Warriors made the bold decision to start Jonathan Kuminga in the NBA playoffs. The 19-year-old had only started 12 regular-season games and had only played 15 minutes in a playoff game once. He was the youngest player ever to start a postseason contest. The move paid off, as the Warriors dominated the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks opened up the home-turf games in their second-round series against the Boston Celtics with an unbelievable win. Boston took them down to the wire despite a dominant performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo. In what was the first game of this NBA playoff matchup that was actually close, the Bucks won 103-101 to take […]

The San Francisco Giants are honoring recently retired catcher Buster Posey with a retirement ceremony in their contest against the St. Louis Cardinals. The MVP-winning catcher helped usher in a dominant run of Bay Area sports that was continued by Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors. The Giants won three championships prior […]

The Miami Heat have themselves a series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Now that Joel Embiid is back, the Sixers showed they can compete with the Heat in the NBA playoffs. They took Game 3 in a relatively convincing fashion, holding the Heat to 79 points. The Sixers aren’t the only team to get a star […]

The 2022 MLB season has not been kind to the Boston Red Sox. They are last in the AL East after making the ALCS last season and have only gotten good production from a handful of players, which does not include Trevor Story. The flashy offseason addition has been brutal so far this season. Chris […]

The Las Vegas Aces kicked off the 2022 WNBA season with a resounding win. Becky Hammon earned her first win as a head coach in her first-ever game, taking down the Phoenix Mercury 106-88. According to Mechelle Voepel of ESPN, Hammon said her first win as a WNBA head coach was special because the players […]

The Minnesota Twins losing Carlos Correa to a finger injury stings but there are several reasons not to panic. The star shortstop’s injury is not severe and the team has tons of quality players to pick up the slack. In addition to having a former top overall pick to replace Correa, Sonny Gray is making […]

The Baltimore Ravens added two potential cornerstones in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft. They used the 14th overall pick on Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton, the player that many have called the best in the draft.  Then, they traded for the 25th overall pick and selected Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum, one of […]

It is not hyperbole to say that Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers’ entire season and NBA playoffs hopes. Facing a 0-3 series deficit to the Miami Heat, Embiid returned to action with several injuries to uplift James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and the Sixers. The masked-up MVP finalist led them to a 99-79 win, bringing […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are back in business in the NBA playoffs now that Joel Embiid is. In what was as close to a do-or-die game as you could get (aside from actual elimination games), the Sixers won 99-79. Despite a great game from Jimmy Butler, the Sixers clamped down on Tyler Herro, Kyle Lowry, Bam […]

Joel Embiid’s return to the court did just what it needed to do for the Philadelphia 76ers. The MVP finalist fought through facial and thumb injuries to give his team a new life with their backs against the wall. The Sixers. defeated the Miami Heat in Game 3 of their second-round NBA playoff series. Embiid […]

The past Los Angeles Lakers season was a one-of-a-kind mess. Shuffling up the squad they had would have been a wise decision. In one previously considered scenario, they looked into trading for one of the biggest lightning rods in the NBA, Kyrie Irving, to pair home with LeBron James. According to Ian Begley of SNY, […]

Draymond Green’s competitive nature is engrained in his game. The Golden State Warriors’ forward plays with a chip on his shoulder and with nearly unmatched intensity every game. It should come as no surprise that Green came right out and blasted those in the NBA who don’t share those traits. As the Warriors gear up for […]

As the 2022 WNBA season begins, all eyes will be on the Chicago Sky. The reigning champions reached the mountain top with Candace Parker in her first-ever season with them. Several other squads are gearing up to take them down. On the eve of the season’s beginning, Parker quietly broke some massive news. She said […]

The New Orleans Saints are entering a brand new era. Dennis Allen is entering his first season as head coach with a solid team that could get better. The improvements of Jameis Winston could make him a solid quarterback for star wide receiver Michael Thomas, though both players have injuries to recover from first. Allen told […]

The Dallas Mavericks have not fared well against the Phoenix Suns so far. The Suns have them in a 0-2 hole in the second round of the NBA playoffs after hanging over 120 points on them twice in a row. The Mavs will have to dig deeper than they ever have on the defensive end. […]

Chris Paul looks to be as shrewd of a businessman as he can be in addition to being a shrewd floor general. The Phoenix Suns All-Star is getting into team ownership with the Rajasthan Royals. Paul is investing in the Royals, a cricket team in the Indian Premier League, along with Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin […]

Joel Embiid’s status for Game 3 is the most important thing to the Philadelphia 76ers. It could be the deciding factor of their season. The Sixers need their superstar big man in order to stand a chance against the Miami Heat in the second round of the NBA playoffs. According to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, […]

Carlos Correa’s start with the Minnesota Twins has taken an unfortunate turn. The former first overall pick and All-Star will miss time due to a finger fracture. The Twins had outmaneuvered every other team to land the superstar shortstop but his injury will sideline him. The Twins shouldn’t fear too much, though. Losing Correa will […]

After the Atlanta Hawks’ dream season, they endured a rude awakening. They almost missed the playoffs and fought their way in through the play-in tournament only to get beaten in five games by the Miami Heat. Despite another fantastic season from Trae Young, it was over much quicker than last season. Atlanta came well short […]

The Philadelphia Phillies hit a new low for the 2022 season. They blew a six-run, ninth-inning lead at home to the New York Mets to lose in the most embarrassing way. Philly is now 11-15 on the season and dangerously close to last place in the NL East. Here's how the Phillies blew their 7-1 […]

The New York Mets continue to be amazin’ this season. Their most recent win over the Philadelphia Phillies featured a ninth-inning rally to take the lead after being down 7-1. With just a 0.1 percent chance to win it, the Mets did just that. New York hit around in the top of the ninth inning, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Golden State Warriors are in a complete dog fight in the Western Conference Semifinals. Both squads have a win two games into the series after games that went down to the wire. As Ja Morant told Stephen Curry after the final buzzer of Game 2, we’re gonna have some fun.   […]

The Los Angeles Chargers continue to add talent deep into the offseason. After initial reports linking them to free agent Kyle Van Noy, the Chargers have officially signed the Super Bowl-winning linebacker. Van Noy shared a message for Chargers fans upon joining the squad. He said that he is excited to get to work with head […]

A.J. Brown signed a new $100 million contract when he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles on draft night. He already seems to be putting some of it to use. A pair of star wide receivers — Tyreek Hill of the Miami Dolphins and DK Metcalf of the Seattle Seahawks — are in a dispute over […]

In the Memphis Grizzlies’ Game 2 win over the Golden State Warriors, the Dillon Brooks was kicked out early after a dirty foul on Gary Payton II. Brooks was tossed from the game while Payton suffered an elbow injury that will take weeks to recover from. Although he could return during the NBA playoffs, it […]

The Russell Wilson era is underway for the Denver Broncos, as the new star quarterback has started working with the team. Once September rolls around, mile-high football will be one of the biggest stories of the season. Peyton Manning is among the many onlookers who are excited for Wilson and the Broncos. He also suggested […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets came into the trade deadline as the most interesting teams to watch. With the Sixers constantly denying Ben Simmons trade rumors and the Nets all of a sudden having to deal with a disgruntled James Harden, the two teams joined forces for a massive trade that swapped their stars. Over […]

The Chicago White Sox look to be back on track after a brutal start to the season. Injuries to key players like Lucas Giolito, Yoan Moncada and Eloy Jimenez led to an eight-game losing streak. Now, they’re riding their first winning streak since April and are creeping up on the Minnesota Twins for the lead […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in for a busy, busy summer. After the debacle that was the 2021-22 season, a lot of roster changes are in order. Changing the team around LeBron James is a guarantee. Even moving on from James himself has been entertained, though it isn’t likely. According to Sam Amick of The […]

Hope is not gone for the Philadelphia 76ers but it is on a very steep decline. The Miami Heat have completely owned the Sixers so far in their matchup in the NBA playoffs, taking the first two games of their series in a decisive fashion. Joel Embiid is looking to return, though his face injuries […]

Baker Mayfield is still with the Cleveland Browns. Even after the NFL draft and over a month after the Deshaun Watson trade, he is still on the team’s roster even as they look for avenues to move on from him. People around Mayfield thought that the Browns may have treated him poorly on purpose near […]

The Dallas Mavericks are down 2-0 to the Phoenix Suns. After keeping it close for much of the game, they fell apart down the stretch and lost by a score of 129-109. Luka Doncic had an efficient 35 points but Mavs head coach Jason Kidd said that it wasn’t enough for the NBA playoffs. Kidd said […]

As the Golden State Warriors and Memphis Grizzlies face off in the Draymond Green has not had the most fun series. He has been ejected and hit in the face through the first two games. The conversation about him in the NBA playoff series has been about him not carrying himself the right way. On […]

The Denver Broncos adding Russell Wilson will start to pay off very soon. As the new quarterback in town, he will be tasked with elevating the players around him. One of the players that will benefit the most from Wilson’s presence is Jerry Jeudy. The 23-year-old wide receiver has tons of potential and could start […]