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Martin “Rekkles” Larsson is one of the most talked-about free agents during the 2020 League of Legends (LOL) Preseason. Now that he’s moved on in his career, leaving behind Fnatic to join their bitter rivals, it’s a good time to check on what he has achieved in his career so far. And yes, that includes […]

We all know the scenario. Top college prospect gets selected with a high draft pick, there’s a load of expectations, and ultimately it all goes sideways. NBA Draft busts are basically league lore at this point. There have been situations, however, where a player was written off too quickly, only to come out guns blazing […]

This year’s free agency is coming up, as we are in the middle of the shortest offseason in NBA history. With NBA free agency season coming up, there is no doubt that a couple of teams are aiming to improve their roster composition. This year’s free agency class is headlined by no other than Los […]

The Los Angeles Rams will travel to Tampa Bay on Monday night, looking to take sole possession of first place in the NFC West. Following their win in primetime against the Seattle Seahawks in week 10, Los Angeles will hope to capitalize against an inconsistent Buccaneers team involved in their own divisional fight. With the […]

The 6-3 Miami Dolphins will take on the 3-6 Denver Broncos in Week 11 of the 2020 season at Empower Field at Mile High. The Dolphins are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. They have won five straight games and are 3-0 with rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa under center. Miami has […]

Fantasy football playoffs are coming up very soon, so every week means just that much more as the standings get tighter and tighter. And for Week 11 of the NFL season, there are definitely some matchups that help – and hinder – fantasy owners in terms of the running back position. There are going to […]

Fantasy football playoffs are coming up very soon, so every week means just that much more as the standings get tighter and tighter. And for Week 11 of the NFL season, there are definitely some matchups that help – and hinder – fantasy football owners in terms of the running back position. There are going […]

Free agency has taken the NBA by storm over the last few days. There have been massive deals, huge surprises, and it has NBA fans begging for more. One of the juiciest pieces of news throughout free agency has definitely been Wizards star point guard, John Wall, requesting a trade out of Washington. Wall has […]

The NBA free agency frenzy did not disappoint in its early stages. There has been a flurry of trades and free agent signings that have completely changed the landscape of the NBA going into next season. With big names like Montrezl Harrell, Gordon Hayward and Danilo Gallinari changing teams, things are going to look quite […]

The Washington Wizards haven’t done themselves any favors as they openly gauge the interest for John Wall on the trade market, and now Wall reportedly has made it clear to the franchise that he wants out. The hobbled star guard hasn’t seen much playing time in recent years given his ailing injuries, which has left […]

Even though Portland didn’t make much noise in the 2020 postseason, it was great to see Carmelo Anthony rejuvenate his career as a role player. He may not have been the player that he once was, but it would be foolish to say that he wasn’t an impact guy. Carmelo Anthony averaged 15.4 PPG and […]

The 6-3 Las Vegas Raiders will host the 8-1 Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium in Week 11 on Sunday Night Football on NBC. This is a rematch of Week 5 when the Raiders went to Kansas City and defeated the reigning Super Bowl champions by a final score of 40-32. KC superstar quarterback Patrick […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason. The undrafted Rockford, Illinois native is expected to get paid handsomely. VanVleet and Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic are the two best floor generals entering unrestricted free agency this offseason. Dragic is widely expected to re-sign with the Heat, while the […]

One look at this year’s crop of free agents shows an abundance of talent at the power forward position. While there are indeed plenty of intriguing prospects for the 30 NBA teams, Serge Ibaka might be on top of the wish list for squads looking to beef up their interior. So far, all signs indicate […]

Dwight Howard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and he’s expected to garner interest from his current team, the Los Angeles Lakers, and a few others. Multiple reports have stated that the Golden State Warriors will pursue Howard once the 2020 transaction period begins. Steve Kerr’s group is desperate for a talented big man […]

Behind the stellar play of superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers had the best record in the Western Conference before the season was put to a halt due to COVID-19. The Purple and Gold were 49-14 and had a five and a half-game lead over the Los Angeles Clippers in the […]

New Orleans Pelicans small forward Brandon Ingram will become a restricted free agent on Friday. He can sign an offer sheet with another team if he wants to. If that happens, the Pelicans would have 48 hours to match the offer sheet or let the talented swingman walk in free agency. During the 2019-20 regular season, […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason and he’s expected to cash in on a nice deal after helping the Heat get to the 2020 NBA Finals at Walt Disney World. Dragic, who made $19.2 million in 2019-20, averaged 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game for […]

The 9-0 Pittsburgh Steelers will travel to Florida in Week 11 to take on the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars, who are only 1-8 on the season. The Steelers have the best record in the NFL. They are the only undefeated team in the league and playing astounding football on both offense and defense. The Jaguars, meanwhile, […]

The 7-2 New Orleans Saints will host the 3-6 Atlanta Falcons in Week 11 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. While the Saints are favored to win the game, the team’s offense is going to look much different since superstar quarterback Drew Brees is out with five broken ribs and a collapsed right lung. New Orleans will […]

It wasn’t pretty, but the Cleveland Browns got it done against the Houston Texans in Week 10, escaping with a 10-7 victory to move up to 6-3 this season. In Week 11, they host Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles at FirstEnergy Stadium and hope to win back-to-back games to strengthen their playoff hopes. With […]

The Golden State Warriors were dealt a devastating blow when news broke that guard Klay Thompson had torn his Achilles and will miss a second consecutive season. While this would certainly seem to be curtains for the dynasty, the Warriors aren’t going to go down without a fight and have already made a trade for […]

Armed with a four-game winning streak, the Kansas City Chiefs head into their game against the Las Vegas Raiders as clear favorites. They seem poised to pick up a key win in the AFC West. If that sounds familiar, it’s because that’s exactly what happened when the Chiefs welcomed the Raiders at Arrowhead Stadium in […]

The 2020 NBA Draft marked the first time the league conducted the festivities virtually, but was still met with rousing success. Most mock drafts were spot on heading into Wednesday’s selection day, with projected Top 3 picks Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball being the first names off the board, respectively. But like every […]

One of the biggest moves in the NBA offseason was the Milwaukee Bucks’ acquisition of All-Star point guard Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. Even if the Bucks had to ship out the likes of Eric Bledsoe, George Hill and a few future draft picks to snag the 30-year old, it all might be […]

The New York Knicks went into the NBA Draft looking to make some savvy selections. They left the night hitting the jackpot, selecting Dayton big man Obi Toppin with the eighth overall pick. Obi Toppin is a franchise scorer Toppin likely fell to eight based on his potential fit with the seven teams ahead of […]

The Arizona Cardinals will take on the Seattle Seahawks to kick off Week 11 of the 2020 season. This is a rematch of Week 7 when the Cardinals defeated the Seahawks at home in overtime by a final score of 37-34. Arizona is coming off an improbable win in Week 10 against the Buffalo Bills. […]

The Seattle Seahawks are heading into tonight’s matchup with the Arizona Cardinals looking to make a statement. Even though the Seahawks and Cardinals both hold 6-3 records this season heading into this Week 11 matchup, Russell Wilson and company feel like they have something to prove. Last week, the Seahawks struggled against the Los Angeles […]

We’re coming into Week 11 of the NFL season, which means playoff races for teams could possibly tighten in the upcoming games. With history serving as evidence, most games have come down to the performance of the field generals, which can oftentimes be a tricky tactic in deciding which quarterback would best suit a fantasy […]

Gordon Hayward did the unthinkable on Thursday, opting out of his contract with the Boston Celtics to test the open free agency market this offseason. Hayward, who signed a four-year, $127.8 million contract with the Celtics in 2017, was set to make $34,187,085 in 2020-21 if he picked up his player option. The former Utah Jazz […]

After a hectic Wednesday night with too many trades to keep track, Detroit Pistons fans finally have what they were for looking all last decade: a clear identity and direction for the future. New Pistons general manager Troy Weaver made a few splashes in his first draft running the Pistons, making trades to get the […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is in the books. It was a unique occurrence, as the coronavirus left the league no choice but to hold the event in a virtual setting. All things considered, it went off without a hitch. And now that they’re names have been called, these talented young players are set to embark […]

The 2020 NBA Draft came and went on Wednesday evening, with some of the more polarizing teams receiving grades for the unfolding events. While the draft had plenty of buildup as one of the most uncertain classes prepared to hear their names called on Wednesday, weeks of trade chatter and the possibility of multiple teams […]

The Green Bay Packers faced a scare in Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. In a game that many thought would be an easy win for the Packers, they barely pulled out a 24-20 win. Even though it was a close game and nearly a trap game, the Packers pulled out the win to improve […]

Great NBA role players certainly help teams win championships. Even if the spotlight focuses on the superstars, there is no doubt that role players can be game changers that can give opposing teams too much to handle. Besides, basketball is indeed a team sport. More often than not, role players usually come off the bench […]

It’s been proven in the history of the NBA that it would be close to impossible to win a title with just one superstar spearheading your franchise. In recent time, we’ve had the chance to witness Big 3s like the LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh of the Miami Heat. Not to mention Stephen […]

It goes without saying that Giannis Antetokounmpo is a once-in-a-generation talent who has already done enough in his young career to be considered one of the best international athletes to wear an NBA uniform. Unfortunately, even with The Greek Freak having quite a storied individual career so far in Milwaukee, complete with back-to-back MVPs, the […]

For three seasons, the Oklahoma City Thunder had the best young core in the NBA in Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden. Together, they helped the Thunder reach the playoffs for three straight seasons, including a Finals appearance in 2012 against the Miami Heat, which they lost in five games. Despite the loss, the […]

The 2020 NBA Draft is slated to kick off on Wednesday evening with the Golden State Warriors currently in line to pick second overall. While the initial belief was that whoever was selected by the Warriors would immediately join the likes of point guard Stephen Curry, shooting guard Klay Thompson, power forward Draymond Green and […]