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The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be discussing a Russell Westbrook-John Wall trade with the Houston Rockets. Adding to the fire of the rumors was the fact that Rich Paul, LeBron James’ agent, was reportedly unhappy with Lakers GM Rob Pelinka for not following through with a Westbrook-Wall deal- and even allegedly pushed the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves emerged from the 2014 and 2015 NBA Drafts with two young players believed to be core pieces for the franchise’s future: Karl-Anthony Towns and Zach LaVine. Towns and LaVine, along with Andrew Wiggins, who arrived in Minnesota via a trade from the Cleveland Cavaliers, looked like one of the more promising trios […]

The Detroit Lions’ trade of Matthew Stafford for Jared Goff spelled the end of contention for the franchise in many people’s eyes. That sentiment seemingly looked even better after Stafford led the Los Angeles Rams to a Super Bowl title while Goff and the Lions floundered en route to another losing season. However, hope should […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili was one of the rare athletes who sacrificed the chance to make more money for the chance to win championships. Ginobili put up good numbers over the course of his career, but there was a sense that he sacrificed the chance for any individual accolades by choosing that career […]

The Los Angeles Rams Super Bowl parade had many memorable moments. From Rams star Cooper Kupp donning a Kobe Bryant jersey, to head coach Sean McVay chanting “Run it back” to general manager Les Snead rocking a ‘F*** them picks’ shirt, there were plenty of unforgettable sights and sounds. However, one of the funniest moments […]

The Philadelphia Flyers have struggled mightily this season, as they currently sit at 15-25 and second-to-last in the Metropolitan Division. The Flyers have lost 10-plus games twice this season and clearly do not have realistic playoff aspirations at this point. That has led to some trade speculation on veteran center Claude Giroux, who also happens […]

The Washington Commanders have been a possible destination for a big-name QB. The Commanders rumors picked up steam after head coach Ron Rivera said he’d be open to a Matthew Stafford-type move, such as the win-now trade made by the Los Angeles Rams. That begs the question- if Washington were to make a splash move […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were regarded as one of the better NBA teams before they went out and acquired superstar guard James Harden. Thanks to the NBA MVP-level effort from star center Joel Embiid and strong complementary players like Tyrese Maxey and Tobias Harris, the Sixers have raced out of the gate as the Eastern Conference’s […]

The Portland Trail Blazers shockingly committed to a rebuild when they traded star guard CJ McCollum to the New Orleans Pelicans. The core of McCollum and fellow sharpshooter Damian Lillard was seemingly close to winning a title, but the elusive championship always appeared to be just out of reach. As such, Lillard has had to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are in the market for a quarterback for the first time in 18 years. The retirement of longtime quarterback Ben Roethlisberger left a crater at the QB position for the Steelers, who only have the likes of Dwayne Haskins and Mason Rudolph as the heirs to Roethlisberger. However, all is not lost […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has seemingly been the subject of trade rumors all season long, despite the storm cloud of legal troubles above him. Most recently, the Texans star quarterback’s name has been linked to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are in need of a signal-caller following the retirement of Tom Brady. Despite the […]

Newly acquired superstar James Harden has yet to suit up for the Philadelphia 76ers, as the veteran guard is still rehabbing a hamstring injury. Harden reportedly wasn’t expected to suit up in a Philly jersey for the first time until after the NBA All-Star break. On Friday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski revealed the official date for […]

The MLB lockout has been one of the more frustrating sports stories to follow recently, as neither the owners nor the player’s association seem to want to budge in their talks. The talks have endangered not only Spring Training, but the MLB season as well. On Friday, the MLB made a major Spring Training announcement […]

Former San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon made waves when it was announced that she would be the first head coach in the WNBA to have a salary exceeding $1 million per year. It was a big milestone for the sport, though it was met with criticism, most notably from WNBA star and the newest […]

The Boston Celtics season got off to a slow start, which then kicked off the swirling of rumors around the young partnership of stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. Tatum and Brown are looked at as one of the better young duos in the NBA, though people, even former Celtics players, began to question if […]

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva found herself involved in a controversy at the 2022 Winter Olympics when she failed a pre-Games drug test. The IOC announced that the Russian figure skater wouldn’t receive a medal ceremony if she placed within the top-three skaters in the women’ individual event. Valieva ended up placing fourth after a […]

The San Francisco 49ers are rumored to be moving on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo’s tenure in San Francisco has largely been a successful one, as the veteran signal-caller led the team to one Super Bowl and had them on the brink of another berth to the Big Game this year. That level of success […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has become one of the most imposing players in the NBA. Giannis has bulked up considerably since entering the NBA, becoming a paint beast in the process. The Bucks star has even added a capable three-point shot to his game, something people thought he wouldn’t be capable of doing. […]

Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals were defeated in the Super Bowl by the Los Angeles Rams. One of the most concerning things to emerge from the Super Bowl loss was the fact that Burrow was sacked seven times by the Rams’ front. Los Angeles had one of the better pass rushes of any team […]

The MLB lockout has stalled any offseason talks and action for all teams. However, the work stoppage hasn’t prevented news from swirling about the actions of teams before the lockout. According to the latest Blue Jays rumors, Toronto showed interest in these All-Star pitchers before the MLB lockout, via MLB Trade Rumors, Ben Nicholson-Smith and […]

New Orleans Saints star running back Alvin Kamara was shockingly arrested after an assault case involving three other men in Las Vegas after the NFL Pro Bowl. Two of the men, Darrin Young and Percy Harris, turned themselves in to Clark County Police on Monday. The other, Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Chris Lammons, was wanted […]

The so-called ‘GOAT’ debate is something that is popular in almost every sport. For some reason, sports fans insist on arguing until they’re blue in the face about who is the best at something. Tennis is no different. When it comes to the GOAT of tennis, three names are almost always mentioned. Novak Djokovic, Roger […]

The Los Angeles Rams swung for the fences when they acquired star defender and former Super Bowl MVP Von Miller from the Denver Broncos at the midway point in the season. The move worked, as the Rams secured a victory in Super Bowl 56, thanks in part to the efforts of Miller. According to a […]

The New York Yankees have a big decision to make this offseason on star outfielder Aaron Judge and his contract extension. The Yankees can opt to extend Judge, who is the face of the franchise and a fan favorite, or they can forego the contract extension and trade the 30-year-old, who has proven to be […]

The Dallas Cowboys entered the playoffs fresh off of a strong regular season but endured another early playoff exit. As a result, the Cowboys may need to make some important decisions in the 2022 NFL offseason in an effort to improve their team. Quarterback Dak Prescott spoke to Jori Epstein of USA Today and talked […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be in the market for a new QB for the first time since the 2004 offseason. The retirement of Ben Roethlisberger means that a franchise that has gotten used to success and winning will have to grapple with a transition period. Or will they? Star defender T.J. Watt chimed in on […]

United States skier Mikaela Shiffrin has shockingly struggled at the 2022 Winter Olymics in Beijing. First, Shiffrin registered DNF’s (Did Not Finish) in the Giant slalom and slalom portions of the women’s individual skiing events at the Games. The two-time Olympics gold medalist looked to the Alpine combined event as a chance for redemption- and […]

Tennessee Titans star running back Derrick Henry is one of the best-and most feared- ball carriers in the NFL. Henry combines a rare blend of size, speed and athleticism, which makes him a nightmare to tackle in the open field. As such, most NFl players likely don’t want to think about tackling the Titans star […]

Shocking news broke earlier Wednesday that Washington Nationals star Juan Soto had reportedly rejected a massive contract offer from the Washington Nationals. The news on the MLB star had people wondering two things- how much could Soto possibly want in a contract? And if it’s not with the Nationals, where could he end up? Utah […]

MLB free agent pitcher Matt Harvey made some shocking admissions during his testimony at the trial of former Los Angeles Angels employee Eric Kay concerning the death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs. Harvey admitted to giving opioids to Skaggs several times during his shocking statements in the trial. While the one-time All-Star was granted legal […]

In recent weeks, the PGA Tour has had to grapple with the potential reality of another pro golf association existing, as the Saudi-backed Super Golf League has picked up steam. The rival golf league has offered some of the world’s top golfers millions of dollars to skirt the PGA Tour and join the hottest new […]

The PGA Tour has been engulfed in rumors lately, as the potential for a rival golf association, called the Super Golf League, has emerged. Led by former star Greg Norman, the Saudi-backed Super Golf League has made headlines for its rumored interest in the top PGA Tour players- and for its astronomical financial offers to […]

Star linebacker Von Miller joined the Los Angeles Rams via a trade and helped lead the team to their Super Bowl 56 victory. Miller rattled off nine sacks in his team’s final eight games, including two in the Super Bowl win. The star pass-rusher cost the Rams under $1 million too, thanks to the Denver […]

The Brooklyn Nets acquisition of Ben Simmons was met with a combination of joy, shock and derision, depending on the perspective of those analyzing the deal. Many have criticized Simmons for his attitude and how he handled the situation with the Philadelphia 76ers. Simmons will get a chance to rebuild his career following the debacle […]

Kansas City Chiefs star running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire had a tough season. Edwards-Helaire had surgery on his stomach last offseason then dealt with ankle, knee and shoulder injuries during the 2022 season, limiting him to just 10 games played. In a post to his Instagram account on Wednesday, the Chiefs running back revealed what he […]

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s retirement shocked the NFL world. However, there was a constant air of uncertainty surrounding the whole process, as if Brady himself really didn’t want to be doing it. First, the news of Brady’s retirement leaked early, Then, after the former Buccaneers star announced he […]

The Los Angeles Rams were able to win the Super Bowl thanks to a strong performance on both sides of the ball. However, the groundwork for the Rams’ Super Bowl win was laid by GM Les Snead, whose all-in approach to making moves helped build the team’s star-studded roster. The Rams GM donned an epic […]

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel hasn’t been afraid to be bold after recently being hired. McDaniel promised to get the most out of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, then recently made a bold claim involving wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, even invoking his fantasy football outlook to do so, via NBC Sports. “I talked with him [the […]

When the Dallas Cowboys are brought up, people instantly think of the ‘America’s Team’ nickname and the team’s owner, Jerry Jones. The Cowboys are also well known for their cheerleaders, who have become synonymous with the team, perhaps more so than any other franchise in the NFL. Four members of the iconic Cowboys cheerleaders accused […]