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Looking at Dwyane Wade’s resume, there is no question that he is one of the greatest players in NBA history. Also, he has a deep abiding respect for those who came before and those with whom he played/against whom he competed. That is especially true when it comes to Michael Jordan and LeBron James. Recently, […]

It remains unclear what the future holds for Giannis Antetokounmpo. However, New York Knicks insider Ian Begley says there hasn’t been much progress on Giannis heading to New York, per SNY Knicks. “Not much has changed on the Knicks-Giannis Antetokounmpo front.” "Not much has changed on the Knicks-Giannis Antetokounmpo front"@IanBegley discusses what it would take […]

The Chicago Bulls are dealing with two harsh realities. A five-game losing streak and numerous players riddled with injuries. One of those players is their 18-year-old rookie Noa Essengue. But his season has now come to a close as he undergoes shoulder surgery, per NBA.com. According to head coach Billy Donovan, he noticed a problem […]

At the start of the season, it seemed as if it was a new day for the Chicago Bulls. A remarkable 6-1 start got fans and observers riddled with excitement. However, reality has set in for the Bulls, who are now 4-12 since the start of the season. On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls lost their […]

Recently, Carmelo Anthony said that he would choose Candace Parker over A’ja Wilson in a debate about the best WNBA players on his 7 pm Brooklyn Podcast. Indeed, Parker is one of the greatest players of all time. “I’m going to go with Candace,” Anthony said. “That was our era. So I was able to […]

So far, Azzi Fudd is living it up in her final year at UConn. Meanwhile, her former teammate Paige Bueckers is coming off winning Rookie of the Year with the Dallas Wings. No doubt that Fudd is destined to play for the WNBA. However, to hear Candace Parker tell it, she is better off somewhere […]

The WNBA’s intense CBA negotiations are still ongoing, with no end in sight. Meanwhile, Seattle Storm veteran and WNBPA president Nneka Ogwumike is front and center. On Wednesday, Ogwumike openly criticized the league for its recent proposals, per Sabreena Merchant and Ben Pickman of The Athletic. The WNBA offered a $1 million guaranteed base salary. […]

In October, the Chicago Cubs made it to as far as the NLDS before succumbing to the Milwaukee Brewers. A huge factor in getting them there was the exploits of pitcher Matthew Boyd. Now he is taking his talents to the world stage. On Wednesday, Boyd ultimately decided to join Team USA for the World […]

The fallout of coach Lane Kiffin leaving Ole Miss to go coach at LSU continues. It is not only fans jeering him at the airport; his former players are calling him out as well.  On Tuesday, Ole Miss OL Brycen Sanders took to social media to take issue with Kiffin for a statement he made […]

Undoubtedly, UConn women’s basketball is one of the most storied programs in all of college sports. Altogether, they have won 12 national championships and produced some of the biggest names in basketball history.  All under the leadership of head coach Geno Auriemma. Even with all that, there is still one record that stands out. When […]

Over the last few years, the legitimacy of the NBA All-Star game has been called into question. No longer a must-see event where the best NBA players play an exhibition, but rather something to endure and not built with the same excitement it once was.  Nevertheless, NBA legend Dwyane Wade has offered a solution to […]

As great as LeBron James is, he is only human. Therefore, the 40-year-old legend on the Lakers is bound to experience periods of slowness.  Over the last five games, James has averaged 15.2 points per game, the lowest average over that stretch since his rookie season of 2003. In December 2003, James averaged 20.2 points […]

How much worse could it get for the Chicago Bulls? They are in the midst of a four-game losing streak, and their roster is saturated with injuries.  On Tuesday, the Bulls received more bad news: Coby White and Kevin Huerter were listed as out for Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets, per the NBA Injury […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls blew a 15-point lead and lost 125-120 to the Orlando Magic. As a result, they have now lost four consecutive games and are 9-11. At the same time, the Bulls are facing a severe shortage of healthy bodies, as many players are on the injured list. Now another player, Kevin […]

Last Saturday, Ohio State had a seismic win over longtime rival Michigan, 27-9. Indeed, Michigan fans are bearing the brunt of losing the latest rendition of one of the most storied rivalries in sports. One of those is former Wolverine Taylor Lewan, who has said some harsh things in the past about Ohio State head […]

On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks witnessed Anthony Davis in pain and Ryan Nembhard make history as they defeated the Denver Nuggets 131-121. Meanwhile, Cooper Flagg scored 24 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Also, Nikola Jokic had a triple double with 29 points, 20 rebounds, and 13 assists. Afterward, the rookie sensation gave props to Jokic […]

It just gets worse and worse for the Chicago Bulls. On Monday, they lost their fourth consecutive game, this time to the Orlando Magic 125-120, and with many players on the injured list. Plus, they gave up a 15-point lead in the process. As a result, the Bulls are now 9-11. Afterward, head coach Billy […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are struggling, which is putting it mildly. Nobody knows that reality better than their veteran point guard, James Harden. On Monday, their record continued to plunge as they are now 5-16 after losing 140-123 to the Miami Heat. Additionally, Harden didn’t perform well at all. He scored only 11 points in […]

Recently, BYU football coach Kalani Sitake has caught Penn State’s eye as a potential successor. However, Sitake hasn’t said here nor there as to whether he intends to go.  Nevertheless, a group of BYU donors is working together to ensure that Sitkae sticks around, per Ralph D. Russo of The Athletic. One of those donors includes […]

On Sunday, the Cleveland Browns lost to the San Francisco 49ers 26-8. Although the game was defined in part by the sideline scuffle between Sheduer Sanders and Jerry Jeudy, there are still bright spots ahead. That is certainly true when it comes to Myles Garrett, who is closing on the NFL sacks record.  After the […]

Before Thanksgiving, Chris Paul announced he would retire at the end of this year. He will do so as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, for whom he played from 2011-2017.  He hasn’t officially drawn the curtain, and already he is getting his due from Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra. On Monday, as […]

Undoubtedly, Anthony Davis has been on quite the whirlwind over the course of one and a half NBA seasons. First, he was the subject of a blockbuster trade from the Mavericks to the Lakers with Luka Doncic last February. Now, will Davis be on his way back to his hometown of Chicago and play with […]

The Chicago Bulls’ injuries continue to mount before they take on the Orlando Magic on Monday. Most notably, after being listed as probable earlier in the day, Coby White has now been labeled as doubtful, per the NBA Injury Report. White’s status is in question due to a left calf strain. Before that, it was […]

Going back to last Monday, the Chicago Bulls have lost three consecutive games. Not only that, but they have had a considerable number of players on the injured list. On Monday, the NBA Injury Report was released, listing eight Chicago players with varying statuses.  Three players, Issac Okoro, Noa Essengue, and Jalen Smith, are listed […]

Recently, rumors have swirled about the Chicago Bulls’ potential acquisition of Anthony Davis in a trade. Currently, Davis is playing in his first full season with the Dallas Mavericks following the landmark trade with the LA Lakers, which sent Luka Doncic to the Lakers last February. Currently, the Bulls have a young core they are […]

The transition from Ole Miss to LSU hasn’t been a smooth one for coach Lane Kiffin, which is putting it mildly. After all, he abruptly left his No. 7 11-1 team, which is in a prime position to contend for a title. Meanwhile, LSU is currently 7-5 and is unranked. So one could understand why […]

Very few can comprehend the essence of a heated rivalry, and Derek Jeter is one of those few. After all, he was front and center for the New York Yankees’ longstanding rivalry with the Boston Red Sox. Not only that, as a casual observer, he takes pleasure in seeing Michigan take on Ohio State in […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls lost to the Charlotte Hornets 123-116 and are now 9-9 this season. However, Coby White managed to capture a personal historic feat in defeat. During the game, White scored his 1,000th career three-pointer while playing in his home state of North Carolina. Altogether, White finished the game with 25 points […]

The NBA Cup tournament is officially established, specifically after the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Denver Nuggets on Friday, 139-136. As a result, the Spurs are now 3-1 in the Cup tournament and are the top team in Group C for the Western Conference, per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.  Also, the final West NBA Cup […]

For the Chicago Bulls, Josh Giddey is their $100 million man, and so far, he has proven himself more than worthy. However, that certainly wasn’t in the eyes of one particular Charlotte Hornets fan. On Friday, that fan had to be ejected from the game after he was seen heckling Giddey from the stands, per […]

All eyes were on the Staples Center as the Los Angeles Lakers took on the Dallas Mavericks on Friday. More importantly, it marked Anthony Davis’s return to Hollywood following the blockbuster trade in February with Luka Doncic. In the process, Davis will take part in his first game at the Staples Center since February 27, […]

Things are looking up for the Dallas Cowboys following their 31-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Thanksgiving. As a result, the Cowboys now stand at 6-5 and are in second place in the NFC East.  But perhaps more importantly, they won the praise of one of their staunchest critics, Skip Bayless. On Friday, […]

Things had been looking promising for the Chicago Bears heading into their Friday showdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. Then Friday came, and the Bears scored a big one over the Eagles, 24-15.  Yes, the defending champion Eagles. As a result, the Bears now stand at 9-3 and are in first place in the NFC North, […]

The city of Chicago can’t get enough of Pope Leo, especially the White Sox. Certainly, his holiness has been swarmed with a vast array of gifts from each Chicago team. However, it is the White Sox that go the extra mile.  On Thanksgiving, Pope Leo received a truly special gem on a flight to Turkey, […]

For good reason, Shedeur Sanders is riding high from his NFL debut with the Cleveland Browns. Last Sunday, Sanders accumulated 209 passing yards and a touchdown in a 24-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. As a result, Sanders has good reason to brag and boast, which is very much in keeping with his nature, […]

Nobody goes out to celebrate America the way that the NFL does. From giving service members Super Bowl tickets to interesting renditions of the National Anthem, the default national pastime goes all out. Next year, America will mark its 250th anniversary, and, as one might imagine, the NFL is looking to get in on the […]

On Tuesday, Creighton basketball gave it their all against the No.15 Iowa State Cyclones. This was shortly after Iowa State pulled out a massive 83-82 win over St. John’s on Monday. However, Creighton lost 78-80, leaving the Cyclones undefeated at 6-0. As a result, Creighton falls to 3-3 on the year. Afterward, head coach Greg […]

On Tuesday, Houston basketball was in for a rude awakening when taking on Tennessee. In the end, the No. 3 Cougars were upset by the No.17 Volunteers, 76-73. Afterward, Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson heaped praise on Tennessee guard Bishop Boswell for his performance, per Ben McKee of 24/7 Sports. He played an integral role […]

It’s been a month since the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second straight season. Plus, it has been a month since Shohei Ohtani won the NL MVP, the fourth of his career. So one would think that Ohtani would want to take a break. However, Ohtani has decided to play for […]