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The return of the NFL is right around the corner. While many of us are looking forward to the highlight reel plays and exciting touchdowns, this time of year also brings on uncertainty for personnel around the league. This was shown in a recent press conference by Packers president Mark Murphy when asked if Head […]

The Florida Panther made headlines a few days ago by trading for former Calgary Flames standout Matthew Tkachuk. The franchise shipped off Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar in exchange for the 24-year-old. Upon arriving in Florida, Tkachuk agreed to an 8-year deal worth $76 million. He is coming off the best year of his career […]

Kemba Walker was once one of the most electrifying and exciting players in the NBA. The four-time all-star played with impressive energy and game-changing burst. At 32 years old, the best days of Kemba Walker are certainly behind him. However, there still is absolutely a place in the NBA for the former UConn guard. In […]

The Utah Jazz flipped the switch into rebuilding mode after seemingly hitting their ceiling with the duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. The franchise signaled this by trading Gobert to the Timberwolves for a haul of draft picks. The feeling around the league seems to be that Donovan Mitchell will be next and each […]

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason has been the rebuild of the Utah Jazz. The blockbuster trade of Rudy Gobert set the direction of the franchise in motion and the Jazz appear to be shopping Donovan Mitchell as well. While many regard the New York Knicks as the surefire landing spot for the […]

The LIV Golf Tour has turned the golf world upside down with its lucrative offers for the PGA’s main stars. With several notable golf stars now under contract, the focus may have turned to notable names outside the tour as well. The biggest name that has drawn attention in recent weeks has been Charles Barkley. […]

The NBA world has hit a standstill since the news of a Kevin Durant trade request from the Brooklyn Nets. The superstar is clearly one of the best players in the world and a player that every team should have an interest in. This standstill might have signs of clearing up as news recently broke […]

It has been an up-and-down start to the NFL career of Will Fuller. The 28-year-old was drafted by the Houston Texans with the 21st overall pick in the 2016 draft. He spent five seasons with the Texans where he had some really nice flashes. His best season was in 2020 when he recorded 53 receptions […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are desperately trying to find success while Dame Lillard is still playing at a high level. The franchise took a rebuilding season last year as their superstar missed the bulk of the season. The franchise has made a series of win-now moves and still continue to be looking to improve the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have done an impressive job rapidly growing into a contending team. The franchise had a rapid turnaround following their 4-11-1 season in 2020. In the first year with Nick Sirianni at the helm, the Eagles went 9-8 and punched their ticket to the postseason. Following the successful year, the team had an […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have one of the most impressive young cores across the NBA. The franchise has collected a great amount of talented young players and has already shown capable of going toe-to-toe with the league’s best. Despite being the second-youngest team in the NBA entering last season with an average age of 24 years […]

The news that Kevin Durant requested a trade rocked the entire NBA world. It set the Brooklyn Nets and many hopeful NBA teams into a state of uncertainty. In the roughly three weeks since the trade has been requested, there seems to have been little movement on a deal getting done. Brooklyn is holding a […]

Philadelphia 76ers youngster Matisse Thybulle is one of the most unique players across the NBA. The Sixers wing makes eye-popping defensive plays that few guys can replicate. Despite standing just 6’5″, Thybulle has an impressive 6’11” wingspan he uses to wreak havoc on opposing players. His defensive instincts and long arms allow him to interrupt passing […]

It has been an eventful few seasons for Klay Thompson. The reigning NBA champion missed the previous two seasons due to injury and has gone through a brutal rehab in order to recover. Tearing his ACL and Achilles in back-to-back years is a difficult task for any athlete. He succeeded in his recovery goals and […]

The ESPYs are always an exciting time to see so many world-class athletes in a red-carpet setting. Getting a chance to see countless superstars in their sports take off the game jerseys, put on nice clothes, and let down their guard makes for an exciting evening. This year’s ESPYs are hosted by Steph Curry who […]

Last season was a bit of a whirlwind for the Packers. The franchise went 13-4 in the regular season and earned the top seed in the NFC heading into the playoffs. Despite the regular season success, Green Bay ultimately was knocked out by the 49ers in the Packers opening playoff matchup. There were plenty of […]

The vibes are high surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers heading into the 2022-23 season. Last year was a bit of a washout as Kawhi Leonard missed the entire season and Paul George played just 31 games. The team still cruised to a 42-40 record and ended as the ninth seed in the Western Conference. The […]

The Chicago Bulls had an underwhelming 2021-22 season. The team had a 46-36 regular season record which gave them the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference. They were ultimately bounced from the opening round by the Milwaukee Bucks. This was Chicago’s first time making the playoffs since 2016-17. While injuries played a major role in […]

The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the most active teams in the NBA this offseason. Highlighted by their blockbuster trade to land DeJounte Murray, the team has made it clear they are in win-now mode. The work is not over and the franchise still has some key decisions to make with the roster. One […]

The Boston Celtics have done an excellent job capitalizing on young talent in the draft in recent years. From finding their core with early picks to key rotational pieces with later selections, the franchise has done an impressive job building up a roster. One of the biggest benefits to hitting on draft picks is the […]

One of the most notable storylines of college football has been the transition into NIL deals. This has changed the landscape of the sport and seemingly made some enemies in the process. The bloodbath that recruiting has already proven to be has a new hurdle that each coach is still figuring out the best way […]

The New Orleans Pelicans left the 2021-22 season on a high note. While they were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, the franchise took some massive strides in the right direction. Highlighted by the growth of Brandon Ingram and the trade for CJ McCollum, the Pelicans are turning into a contending team. Last […]

NBA fans around the world love to get fired about different rankings. One of the common debates is about the Mount Rushmore or simply the best players in the franchise. Few teams make this as difficult as the Los Angeles Lakers. Shaq recently weighed in on Twitter to poke some fun at himself on the […]

The Heisman Trophy is one of the most prestigious awards in all of sports. Awarded to the most outstanding player in college football, it also is a cause for criticism due to the lack of structural qualifications. Alabama star outside linebacker, Will Anderson,  recently took issue with this saying it was at the expense of […]

Matisse Thybulle has one of the most unique skillsets across the entire NBA. The 25-year-old has made the All-Defensive Second-Team twice in his three year career despite his limited minutes. His game changing wingspan and activity is so exciting but his offensive deficiencies make him a difficult player to evaluate. The former first-round pick is […]

In one of the best under-the-radar moves this offseason the Boston Celtics traded for Malcolm Brogdon. The Pacers guard has been rumored to be on the move for quite some time and the Celtics were able to put a package together to pique their interest. For the price of a 2023 first-round pick, Daniel Theis […]

The Toronto Raptors have an exciting young core that is still early in their developmental process. The franchise has a defined style of play and has embraced positionless basketball. They had an exciting season last year which included a red-hot end to the regular season. Their overall 48-34 record gave them the fifth seed in […]

The 2022-23 season has exciting potential for the Denver Nuggets. The franchise was eliminated by the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors in the opening round of the playoffs last year. The strong play of back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic carried the team to a 48-34 record last season. The superstar is set to have some reinforcements […]

The Phoenix Suns had an incredibly impressive regular season last year but disastrous playoff results. Their NBA-best 64-18 record is largely overshadowed by the blowout Game 7 loss at the hands of the Mavericks in the Conference Semifinals. The 123-90 loss seemed cause for major change and left a sour taste going into the offseason. […]

It feels there may not be another player in the NBA whose value is as polarizing as Tyler Herro. Some believe he is a future All-Star, while others seem to think is close to maxing out on his talents. The Miami Heat have been active on the trade market and Herro has been a common […]

There have been swirling rumors surrounding several stars in the NBA all offseason. It feels as if one domino must fall first for the rest of the NBA trade pieces to fall into place. Two of the major movers in this flurry of potential transactions are Donovan Mitchell and Russell Westbrook. While it has been […]

As the start of college football is right around the corner tensions are unusually high. The controversial conference realignments and the growing importance of NIL deals have changed the game for college coaches. USC and UCLA were the latest teams to jump ship and will begin playing in the Big Ten starting in the 2024 […]

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off an exciting season in which they outperformed expectations in a major way. Led by Luka Doncic, the team made its way to the Western Conference Finals. With Doncic still just 23 years old and already one of the most impressive talents in the NBA, there is exciting potential for […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have had an eventful offseason. From James Harden contract talks to signing PJ Tucker to the team partying in the Hamptons at Michael Rubin’s White Out Part, a lot has gone down. There is plenty of reason for optimism with the team. James Harden’s unselfishness has allowed Daryl Morey to upgrade their […]

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason has been James Harden’s contract negotiation. The Sixers’ star guard elected to opt out of his $47 million player option in favor of a more team-friendly deal. The 33-year-old had a perceived disappointing season last year despite being the only player in the NBA to average over […]

College Football is in a state of turmoil like never before. The influence of NIL deals and news of several notable teams changing conferences have drastically changed the outlook of the sport. Every person involved in college football seems to have differing opinions on what is best as these uncharted waters are attempted to be […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had an ideal summer league which was capped off by their championship victory. While player development is more of the focus than actual wins, it is never a bad thing for the team to come out on top. The Trail Blazers did just this by going 4-1 in Las Vegas and […]

The New York Knicks had an exciting summer league performance to help kick off the 2022-23 season. The team made it all the way to the Summer League Final where they lost to the Portland Trail Blazers. This was the first time the Knicks have ever made the Summer League Finals. While the addition of […]

The Sixers have failed to make it past the Conference Semi-Finals for the fifth consecutive season. After the dark years of Trusting the Process, the team has been unable to grow into genuine title contenders. With Joel Embiid in the prime of his career and coming off a historic season, the franchise must capitalize now. […]