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The term athletic freak of nature always ends up being tossed around this time of year as the NFL gathers in Indianapolis for the NFL Draft Combine. As the years have gone by, it’s been harder to get the public’s attention because the players have consistently gotten bigger, faster, and stronger. That’s what makes the […]

Before the 2018-19 season began, future Hall of Fame guard Dwyane Wade announced that after 16 years in the NBA, he would retire at the end of this season. The ensuing months have featured a farewell tour not seen since Kobe Bryant, and although he hasn’t announced it yet, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki is […]

Even when the Spurs lose, they manage to win. At 38 years old, Pau Gasol hadn’t been contributing much for San Antonio, he had received DNPs in five of the team’s last seven games and had only played more than 20 minutes in one game since the beginning of November. Gasol and the Spurs—who are […]

To counter to the reports that surfaced prior to the trade deadline, President of the LA Lakers Jeanie Buss borrowed a phrase from President’s Tump vocabulary. Referring to the rumors around disgruntled New Orleans Pelican star Anthony Davis and the Lakers, Buss called reports that the team was looking to trade “our whole roster” for […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and as teams feverishly work to evaluate the incoming class of players it would be helpful if all the teams knew exactly where each pick they had was. Compensatory picks are how the league tries to bring some competitive balance following free agency. Officials award extra picks […]

In an offseason where they are expected to part ways with their star wide receiver Antonio Brown and officially sever ties with star running back Le’Veon Bell, the Pittsburgh Steelers are reportedly going to sign tight end Jesse James to a new deal. Lost in Kevin Colbert's comments about Antonio Brown and Ben Roethlisberger today […]

The star of Netflix’s Patriot Act, former Daily Show corespondent and two-time NBA Celebrity All Star Game participant Hasan Minhaj appeared on The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon to discuss some embarrassing moments from his time on the hardwood. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t20xYK7WqZc Minhaj opened by reminding everyone that Caleb McLaughlin—best known for his role as Lucas on the […]

The Pelicans are resting Anthony Davis in tonight’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers in New Orleans. Davis played 19 minutes in the Pelicans’ 126-111 loss to the Pacers in Indiana last night. Pelicans star Anthony Davis will sit tonight’s back to back against the Los Angeles Lakers due to rest. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

Playing in the AFC East isn’t going to get any easier anytime soon. New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady told Jeff Darlington of ESPN that there is “zero” chance that next Sunday’s Super Bowl LIII will be his last game. In fact, Brady said that he still plans to play until he’s 45. The five-time […]

Tom Brady isn’t done yet. The 41-year-old five-time Super Bowl champion made sure to fire up the hometown fans at a Super Bowl rally, leading the crowd in a chant of “We’re Still Here” before literally dropping the mic. 🗣 WE’RE STILL HERE🗣 WE’RE STILL HERE🗣 WE’RE STILL HERE pic.twitter.com/9iiL9U08oo — New England Patriots (@Patriots) […]

What do goats talk about with each other? According to the Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback, Patrick Mahomes, he and New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, they spoke about appreciating huge moments, like the AFC Championship game, when you reach these heights early in your career. Following their matchup in the said game last week, Brady […]

The New England Patriots are in the Super Bowl, again, but this year they’ve done it without a full-time defensive coordinator on staff. Last offseason, coordinator Matt Patricia left the post to take over as the head coach of the Detroit Lions. While linebacker coach Brian Flores did take on a larger role with the […]

Things got chippy early in the second game of ESPN’s doubleheader. In the first quarter after battling for a rebound, Mason Plumlee of the Denver Nuggets and Derrick Favors of the Utah Jazz began a shoving match. The two had to be separated and were both ejected from the game. Plumlee and Favors with some […]

Posting ridiculous stat lines has become routine for James Harden this season. In a year where the Houston Rockets’ star has been doing things that have never been done on the court before, Harden just entered the record books right alongside Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan, and Karl Malone. Harden had 61 points, four assists, and 15 […]

While future-hall-of-famer Dwyane Wade is in the midst of his final season, basketball fans in Miami may still have a chance to watch a the Heat talent play. While his father wraps up his career with the Heat, Zaire Wade is flourishing as a high school junior at Plantation American Heritage. In fact, he’s playing […]

Mike Vorkunov of the Athletic is reporting that teams have been in contact with the New York Knicks about veteran wing players Tim Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee. The Knicks, however, are not willing to attach any assets to either player in an attempt to clear cap space for this coming offseason. With their franchise […]

After a season of setting records on offense, the last throw of Saints’ quarterback Drew Brees’ season was an unfortunate first. The Ram’s John Johnson picked off Brees after Dante Fowler pressured him on third down while the Saints were attempting to score on their first, and only, drive in overtime. Via ESPN Stats & Info: That was Drew […]

A quick pass from Drew Brees in the third quarter of the NFC Championship Game added yet another accomplishment to Taysom Hill’s season resume. Hill has a completed pass, a rushing attempt, a reception, a touchdown reception, a rushing touchdown, a tackle,  a fumble, an interception thrown, a blocked punt, a kickoff return, a punt […]

The New Orleans Saints and Los Angles Rams went to overtime in the NFC Championship Game, and there will be lots of Saints fans blaming the refs for the loss in that overtime period. With the Super Bowl on the line, the entire city of New Orleans screamed for a flag. On third down and […]

The Green Bay Packers will be in the NFC Conference Championship game next year if rookie wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown is to be believed. As the Los Angles Rams and the New Orleans Saints prepared to kickoff, St. Brown tweeted: Won’t be at home this time next year. — Equanimeous (@Equanimeous) January 20, 2019 The […]

Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz missed the last five games of the team’s season with a stress fracture in his back, but he’s expected to be healthy enough to be a full participant in Philadelphia’s offseason program in April if the team wants him to, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. The Eagles managed to make the […]

At 23-years-old, Patrick Mahomes, quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, is in the position to be the face of the NFL for years to come. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting that in order to keep Mahomes in Kansas City, the Chiefs are expected to extend Mahomes a contract after next season when the likely […]

Multiple teams have expressed interest in former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He reports that one league source told ESPN that Hunt will have a job “sooner rather than later.” During a press conference last week, Chicago Bears’ head coach Matt Nagy told reporters that “I was raised … to […]

In an offseason where just knowing Sean McVay has been enough to earn a you an NFL head coaching job, the Los Angles Rams will look to extend the actual coach once their postseason run ends. McVay and the Rams are in New Orleans to square off with the Saints in the NFC Championship game, […]

While he was removed from the Chiefs’ injury report before their AFC Championship match up against the New England Patriots, Eric Berry, Kansas City’s star safety will likely need surgery on his heel once their season ends. Berry missed all but the final two regular-season games this season, and also sat out the team’s divisional […]

After the Boston Celtics’ 117-108 home victory against the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving told reporters that he called former teammate and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James to apologize because he didn’t realize how hard it can be to lead a young core of players. The Celtics snapped a three-game losing streak during which the […]

As the Minnesota Timberwolves work to get back into the playoff picture, they’ll have to manage without their backup point guard. Tyus Jones will be wearing a walking boot for his sprained left ankle over the next few days, once it comes off he’ll be considered day-to-day, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Minnesota guard […]

Who says he’s robotic? Kawhi Leonard let loose a bit after finishing over Boston Celtics’ guard Marcus Smart during the Toronto Raptor’s loss to their division rivals. KAWHI NOT?? https://t.co/6PUORDAheB — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 17, 2019 Kawhi not, indeed. Leonard had 33 points, but it wasn’t enough as Toronto lost in Boston, 117-108. The Raptors […]

If the New Orleans Saints are going to come back to beat the Philadelphia Eagles in the divisional round, they’re going to have to do so without defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network is reporting that the Saints believe Rankins tore his Achilles tendon. #Saints DT Sheldon Rankins suffered what’s believed […]

Now that the Cleveland Browns have their quarterback in Baker Mayfield, and their head coach in Freddie Kitchens. Up next is building up their defensive line. According to Matt Goul of Cleveland.com, the Cleveland Browns are one suitor who would pursue Dee Ford of the Kansas City Chiefs, if they decide not to extend him. A […]

Football or baseball? That’s the decision that Kyler Murray will have to make by Monday, the deadline to declare for the NFL draft. If the Oakland A’s have their way, it’ll be baseball. Oklahoma’s Heisman-winning quarterback, was drafted by the A’s as an outfielder with the ninth overall selection in the 2018 MLB draft. He signed a […]

Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Prince, Bruce Springsteen and Maroon 5. What do they all have in common? The Super Bowl halftime show. The band confirmed the rumors that they would headline the show with a promotion video on Twitter. The video also included rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi, who will perform with them at the Mercedes-Benz […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are expected to have a quality trade market for quarterback Nick Foles, sources tell Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Foles is preparing to lead Philly against the New Orleans Saints, the NFC’s one seed, but in a few weeks, the Eagles will have to address how they are going to move on from […]

A hampered T.Y. Hilton left it all on the field for his Indianapolis Colts. Following the team’s 31-13 loss the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs, the start wide receiver elaborated on the ankle injury that had been slowing him down for the last few week. The good news is […]

When Hunter Henry tore right knee ACL on May 22 in the Los Angles Chargers’ OTAs, the season was supposedly lost for the talented young tight end. However, less than eight months later, Henry is active and ready to play against the New England Patriots in the AFC divisional playoff round. Chargers TE Hunter Henry […]

The Los Angles Rams have won a playoff game for the first time since 2014. The NFC’s second seed was able to hold off the Dallas Cowboys at home 30-22 just a week after Dallas defeated the Seattle Seahawks in the wild-card round. This IS the first playoff victory for many Rams’ players, including star running […]

The Boston Celtics won their fourth game in a row when they hosted the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Boston blew out the Pacers 135-108, and after the game, head coach Brad Stevens attributed the team’s play as of late to the last game they lost. On Dec. 31, the San Antonio Spurs beat the […]

The Houston Rockets may have lost two of their last three games for the first time in almost a month, but James Harden is still doing spectacular things. With his 42 point, 11 rebound and 6 assist effort against the Milwaukee Bucks, Harden has now notched 30 points and 5 assist in an NBA record […]

James Harden was seeing stars in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday after an errant pass from Giannis Antetokounmpo hit him right above his right temple. Antetokounmpo was backing down Rockets’ forward P.J. Tucker when he whipped the ball towards the corner, where it was intercepted by Harden’s skull. https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1083198940676308992 Milwaukee’s point guard, […]