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The Pittsburgh Steelers lost a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles Chargers, 41-37, in Week 11 on Sunday Night Football. While the Steelers were dealing with some injuries, head coach Mike Tomlin admitted something shocking about the team’s coaching staff. The Steelers didn’t account for all those defensive backups. https://t.co/yd7MpIOr2x — Steelers Wire (@TheSteelersWire) November 23, […]

The number-one overall pick in the NBA draft, Detroit Pistons rookie Cade Cunningham entered the league with some lofty expectations, but got off to a slow start. However, Cunningham has started to pick up his level of play- and he has something to say to those who were doubting him early on. https://twitter.com/MarcJSpears/status/1463229660146417665?s=20 Cade Cunningham […]

Dallas Mavs center Kristaps Porzingis has enjoyed a strong start to the 2021-22 campaign. Porzingis seems to enjoy playing for new head coach Jason Kidd, as he spoke to NBA reporter Mark Medina about a variety of topics, mentioning his love for playing under Kidd, though he also subtly threw shade at former head coach […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is known for having a passionate and expressive personality. Sometimes it rubs NBA teammates or opponents the wrong way but it can also work in the favor of the Warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr explained why it’s actually a good thing that Green ‘rips into guys.’ Steve Kerr: "You […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman and star basketball player Paolo Banchero was in the news for the wrong reasons last week, as he was involved in a DWI-related incident with his teammate, Michael Savarino. Banchero had yet to speak on the incident but that changed when the Duke star talked to reporters on Tuesday. Duke basketball […]

The Carolina Panthers lost a close game to the Washington Football Team on Sunday. However, it wasn’t just any old game but one filled with revenge narratives. Cam Newton returns to Carolina against his former head coach Ron Rivera. Rivera gets a chance to show the Panthers they blew it by not keeping him around. […]

The New Orleans Saints lost their third straight game in Week 11 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Aside from the Saints normally-stout run defense allowing over 200 rushing yards, one of the most telling things from the game was something that occurred off the field by the man pacing the sidelines. With his team seizing some […]

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher John Means enjoyed one of the best seasons of his MLB career in 2021. Means looked like an ace for the Orioles in the first half before a shoulder injury caused him to miss some time in the second half of the season. Means’ value took a hit after the injury […]

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby has had an uneven season this year. Crosby has missed eight field goals this year, the most in one season since the 2009 campaign. The lackluster performance of Crosby has led to some speculation that the team plans to replace him. Head coach Matt LaFleur reacted to such rumors […]

The New York Giants lost in frustrating fashion to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11 of the NFL season under the bright lights of Monday Night Football. The Giants offense, led by coordinator Jason Garrett, mustered just 10 points and 215 total yards of offense while committing three turnovers. The ugly showing led head […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been under the media microscope for a variety of reasons this NFL season. Head coach Nick Sirianni has come under fire at times but one of the main focuses of fan and media ire has been quarterback Jalen Hurts. Hurts has dealt with some doubts about whether he is the Eagles […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has never forgotten where he came from, even in the midst of superstar status in the NBA. James routinely pays attention to what goes on in his home city of Cleveland, as well as the greater state of Ohio. James was particularly pleased about how badly Ohio State was […]

NFL star and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has already been ruled out for the team’s Week 11 contest against the Seattle Seahawks. However, Cardinals general manager Steve Keim provided an honest update on the progress of Hopkins ahead of Week 11. Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will not play this weekend, but […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced Saturday that star receiver Antonio Brown would not play in Week 11 of the NFL season. However, it’s what the Buccaneers didn’t say on the injury report ahead of Week 11 in the NFL that was telling in regards to tight end Rob Gronkowski and his status for Monday night […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have gotten off to a bit of a rough start this year in the NBA. The Lakers sit at 8-9, just outside the NBA playoff picture with a lot of basketball left to be played. Still, the Lakers have always been held to a higher standard- and a squad with LeBron […]

New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter won five MLB World Series titles in the Bronx. Jeter has a Yankees resume as long as the Empire State Building is tall. So it was a bit of a head-scratching moment when MLB free agent Carlos Correa, who was rumored to be on the Yankees radar, criticized the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski has missed NFL games this season due to rib, lung and back injuries. One of the toughest players in pro football, Gronkowski is known for playing through bumps and bruises. However, the rib injury that the Buccaneers tight end suffered back in Week 3 was far more than […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is familiar with NBA fans chanting his name, as well as the name of his squad. LaVine hears such chants every time the Bulls take the court at home in Chicago. However, the Bulls star was stunned when he heard NBA fans cheering for the Bulls on the road. 10 […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has endured a frustrating 2021 NFL season. Just when Barkley, who suffered a season-ending knee injury last season, was starting to look like his old self again this year, he sustains an ankle injury. Can anyone blame Barkley for being brutally honest when speaking to Giants reporters about […]

The New York Yankees have been linked to several big-name free agent shortstops this MLB offseason, such as Carlos Correa and Corey Seager. Recent reports have even suggested that New York may want to go with a veteran stopgap at shortstop until top prospects Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe are ready for the majors. However, […]

NFL sack leader and Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett expressed his frustration with the team’s defensive scheme in postgame comments following the Browns’ 45-7 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 10. Garrett felt that there were a lack of adjustments by Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods, with Woods saying that the star […]

The Golden State Warriors have raced out of the gate to a 13-2 start, the best record in the NBA. They’ve been led familiar faces, such as star guard Stephen Curry and forward Draymond Green, as well as by newer faces, such as Jordan Poole. Having the best record in the NBA- and taking on […]

The NFL has drawn criticism over the years for how it chooses to handle situations. Quirky officiating rules have become one area where NFL fans have rightfully hit the league hard on. And the ridiculous taunting, or “posturing” rule, which has seemingly been more prevalent this season than any other, is clearly the silliest rule […]

The New York Giants are in for a tough, post-NFL bye week assignment against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 11. The Giants know a thing or two about slowing down Tom Brady. However the New York defense just got hit with a massive setback ahead of their matchup against the Buccaneers […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has impressed NFL fans, media members and opponents with an array of on-the-money deep balls, no-look passes and left-handed throws since entering the league. So much so, that anytime Mahomes throws an interception or makes a bad play, the NFL world is forced to remember that he is still […]

Former NBA center Marc Gasol has been pondering the next step in his basketball career for some time. Gasol made his mark in the NBA primarily as a member of the Memphis Grizzlies, though he also made stops with the Toronto Raptors and Los Angeles Lakers. The former NBA Defensive Player of the Year was […]

The New England Patriots have been one of the more impressive teams in the NFL this season. After Thursday night’s drubbing of the Atlanta Falcons, the Patriots currently sit at 7-4, right there with the Buffalo Bills atop the AFC East. Aside from rookie quarterback Mac Jones, one of the strengths of the team has […]

The New York Yankees have been the subject of many rumors when it comes to big-name free agents this MLB offseason. The Yankees have been linked to names such as Corey Seager, Carlos Correa, or Justin Verlander. However, New York might be better served by filling in some of the gaps on their roster with […]

The Tampa Bay Rays seem to routinely get ahead of the rest of the MLB by paying less money to acquire the best players on their team. Rarely do the Rays make a big-time splash in free agency, yet they often extend homegrown stars as early as possible. With budding star Wander Franco at the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made waves in the NBA and sports world with the announcement that they would be renaming their beloved Staples Center the Crypto.com Arena. Well, Lakers star Russell Westbrook was asked about the newly named venue and hilariously misheard the reporter. “You said the Crip Arena?” Russ 💀 pic.twitter.com/Qin1AxGNlS — Complex […]

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb missed the team’s Week 10 blowout loss to the New England Patriots while on the COVID-19 list. Chubb still needs to return two negative tests before he can return to the NFL field, so he’s not out of the woods yet. However, a recent update from Browns offensive coordinator […]

The NFL season outlook for the Tennessee Titans became far more bleak when news surfaced that star running back Derrick Henry suffered a Jones fracture in his foot during his team’s Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Titans have managed to go 2-0 without Henry in the lineup- and now get some good […]

The New Orleans Saints have exceeded expectations in the post-Drew Brees NFL world, rolling with a combination of Jameis Winston and Trevor Siemian en route to a 5-4 record. Siemian and gadget player Taysom Hill were tabbed as potential starters once Winston went down with a season-ending injury, but Saints head coach Sean Payton opted […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams is no stranger when it comes to torching opposing defensive backs in the NFL. Adams knows a talent at his position when he sees one. Davante Adams has singled out a division-rival receiver, noting that he sees some qualities of himself in the talented, second-year wideout. Davante Adams […]

Roger Federer has impressed the tennis world since he turned pro in 1998. Fans have gotten used to seeing Federer year after year at each of the four Grand Slams: the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. However, as the star has aged, he has had to manage his workload, leading to […]

The New York Yankees have made a living on picking up big-name free agents during the MLB offseason over the years. After signing ace pitcher Gerrit Cole two offseasons ago, and former Cy Young award-winner Corey Kluber last offseason, New York is zeroing in on another stud hurler: Justin Verlander. Yankees are among teams in […]

The Detroit Lions have had about as rough a start to the season as any team in NFL history, save for their own start in their winless year in 2008 (sorry Lions fans). Sitting at 0-8-1 after a tough tie against the Ben Roethlisberger-less Pittsburgh Steelers, it’s hard to imagine that things could get any […]

The Washington Wizards have gotten off to an excellent, 10-3 start, the best record in the Eastern Conference, this season. Paramount to their success is star Bradley Beal, who has evolved into one of the elite shooting guards in the NBA out of the shadow of former Wizard John Wall. Beal has sometimes expressed frustration […]

Fresh off of a World Series title, the Atlanta Braves’ number one priority is keeping star first baseman Freddie Freeman. A five-time All-Star and the National League’s 2020 MVP, Freeman has been critical to the Braves’ success over the years. MLB Network’s Jon Heyman has been of the belief that a reunion between the two […]