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The Carolina Panthers made one of their biggest free agent splashes in franchise history on Monday, agreeing to terms with six time Pro-Bowl defensive lineman Gerald McCoy. The Panthers are very familiar with McCoy, having matched up against him in the NFC South for the past 10 seasons. A one-year, $8.5 million deal with only […]

30 years after Bill Walsh walked away from the San Francisco 49ers, their offense continues to play in a similar, innovate way. A cavalier of offensive innovation in his time, Walsh was the godfather of the West Coast offense that changed the way the game is played. Now, in 2019, Kyle Shanahan, a partial descendant […]

Depleted and desperate for a win, the Golden State Warriors snatched home court advantage away from the Toronto Raptors in Game 2. It was a classic showcase of depth, and a signature game for the Warriors’ mantra, “‘Strength in Numbers.” With Stephen Curry feeling under the weather, nearly everyone on the Warriors’ roster contributed to […]

Being on top of the National League Central division after a hard-fought start to their 2019 season, the Milwaukee Brewers are looking to keep up their recent stretch of dominant play, having won four of their last six games. Having had Keston Hiura fill in at second base was an added bonus for this team, […]

There’s plenty of blame to go around after the Toronto Raptors failed to seize a commanding 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals against the two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors. The Raptors shot a lackluster 37.2 percent from the field, knocking down only 11-of-38 three-pointers (28.9 percent) in their Game 2 loss. They didn’t […]

Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN dropped a bombshell, stating that the Houston Rockets have made their entire roster available in trade talks after falling to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. While a deal involving James Harden is extremely unlikely, all other players being on the table make sense for […]

This summer will be one of the most transitory phases in recent years for the Miami Heat. With franchise legend Dwyane Wade retiring, the Heat will officially enter a new era in hoping to recapture some of the championship glory that they experienced during the age of the “Big Three.” But Pat Riley and the […]

The Houston Rockets appear interested in turning the page and starting over. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi, Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has an “aggressive desire” to improve their roster, but it could include trading one, or a combination of Chris Paul, Clint Capela, Eric Gordon, or, to a much lesser extent, James Harden. Meanwhile, the Rockets […]

The Golden State Warriors clawed their way to a Game 2 road win in the NBA Finals, knotting affairs at 1-1 with the Toronto Raptors, but limping their way to escape Scotiabank Arena with a 109-104 victory. While the result plays in their favor, bodies are dropping precipitously after two key players were injured and […]

There are a number of teams that will have multiple first-round picks in the 2019 NBA Draft. The Atlanta Hawks have picks No. 8 and No. 10, while the Celtics have three first rounders (No. 14, No. 20 and No. 22). The Cavaliers have both the No. 5 pick and the No. 26 pick. But […]

For all of the calamity that has surrounded the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 2018-19 NBA season and heading into this summer, they are still in a somewhat ideal position as a franchise. The Lakers have a full year with LeBron James. They have a core of promising young players headlined by Brandon Ingram, Kyle […]

With the Golden State Warriors on the brink of their fourth NBA title in five years, there is no doubt that they have been the most dominant team in the past half decade. While they still have to hold off a very serious contender in the Toronto Raptors in the Finals, the Dubs are still […]

The Washington Wizards had a disappointing season in 2018-19, going 32-50. It was their first 50-loss campaign since the 2012-13 season. Due to that, Washington has the ninth overall pick in the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft. Many have speculated what they’ll do with that ninth pick. There are a number of players they could take […]

The San Antonio Spurs have one of the greatest draft histories of any franchise in the NBA. Tim Duncan is arguably the greatest no. 1 pick in league history. Manu Ginobili was drafted at the end of the second round, only to become a predominant Sixth Man and one of the greatest international players ever. […]

While the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors continue to do battle in the NBA Finals, the rest of the teams in the league are beginning to prepare for what could be one of the busiest summers in NBA history. June is underway, and the offseason begins in earnest with the NBA Draft on June […]

The 2019 NBA Playoffs have been a roller coaster through the first rounds and game 1 of the Finals. It’s looking like there will little doubt that the upcoming NBA offseason will be a wild one, as well. A truckload of big-name free agents have the potential to change the landscape of the NBA. Some […]

Fourteen months ago, the Minnesota Vikings made the power move of the off-season — swapping Case Keenum for Kirk Cousins on a record-breaking, fully guaranteed three-year $84 million deal. After adding on the signal-caller, expectations for the Vikings were a record high — they were, in the eyes of many, a legitimate Super Bowl contender. […]

As has been a defacto result the past few seasons, the sport of baseball has been run by the American League, winners of the past two World Series and 10 since 2000. While the National League has presented some formidable competition to battle, both in interleague play and the World Series, the AL still reigns […]

The Golden State Warriors’ bid for a three-peat hit a roadblock Thursday night in the form of the Toronto Raptors’ stout defense. It was a defense that had contained MVP-candidate Giannis Antetokounmpo in the Eastern Conference Finals, and one that looked game to take on the defending champs. Without Kevin Durant, the Warriors’ offense is […]

The Golden State Warriors must make three major adjustments if they hope to win Game 2 of the NBA Finals after going down 1-0 to the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. The defending champions will have two long days to work out the kinks of their matchup against this Eastern Conference powerhouse after playing a “feel-out” […]

While there were a fair amount of believers who gave the Toronto Raptors a fighting chance against the defending champs, the Golden State Warriors, in the Finals, the general consensus was that this was going to be a cake walk for the Dubs. Well, the Raptors just proved their doubters wrong, as they absolutely dominated […]

To put it lightly, it’s an overwhelming offseason for Josh Rosen. The UCLA product went from a top 10 overall selection in the 2018 Draft to being traded to a new team after his former team picked a new quarterback with the first pick. All of it is coming after one of the most grueling rookie […]

The summer of free agency is just a month away with several NBA stars looking to cash in. Whether they stay on the same team or move to another depends on the offer and opportunity. Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is a free agent who will more than likely command a bigger salary than […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals was everything NBA fans had hoped for, but the Golden State Warriors suffered their first NBA Finals opening loss of the Steve Kerr era against the Toronto Raptors, snapping an NBA-record 12 consecutive series opening wins. This is the fifth series the Warriors have trailed under Kerr, but they […]

Critics who look at the Oakland Raiders and point to a chaos factor have another argument at their disposal. On Tuesday, the Silver and Black added offensive guard Richie Incognito, furthering muddying an identity Oakland was looking to clarify. It also begs more questions than answers for a player the team could have done just […]

Early in the 2019 off-season, the Jacksonville Jaguars made the quarterback switch most, at that point, expected; swapping Blake Bortles for Nick Foles. By now, you know that story of Foles. But, if you don’t, let’s catch you up (if you do, skip to the third paragraph). In 2012, he was drafted by the Eagles […]

Having dealt with some interesting parity to open up the 2019 MLB season, the sport of baseball is in full swing as the month of May closes to an end. The National League divisional leaders, Philadelphia Phillies in the NL East, Chicago Cubs in the Central and Los Angeles Dodgers in the West, all have […]

Before he ever took the floor at Indiana University, Romeo Langford was projected as a top ten pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. And despite a tremendous freshman season in which Langford was named Second Team All-Big Ten and averaged over 16 points and five rebounds, his stock fell. For all of his scoring prowess […]

Although the Gonzaga Bulldogs have been one of the most successful college basketball programs over the course of this decade, they have not exactly pounded out lottery picks at the next level. This year, however, it is possible that both Rui Hachimura and Brandon Clarke could land in the lottery. Gonzaga’s star frontcourt duo helped […]

The 2019 NBA Finals start on Thursday in Toronto, but before we get into that, here is a look at some “under the radar” Finals stats and facts, that I’m sure some of you never knew. Hopefully, players participating this year will break few. Player-related records: 1: Only one, from a total of 68 performances […]

The Minnesota Vikings made major splashes in heading into 2018 – the biggest of which being adding free agent quarterback Kirk Cousins. Regardless of what you think of him, the Vikings clearly had high hopes and believed he could help them take the next step and win a Super Bowl. However, in Year One of […]

The Golden State Warriors will activate their previously-sidelined center DeMarcus Cousins for Game 1 of the NBA Finals, a change that will only incentivize the full meaning of the Strength In Numbers motto that has been so endeared by the fan base. While many skeptics have their reservations about potentially tinkering with a roster than […]

It is safe to say that the 2018 Boston Red Sox will go down as one of the greatest teams in baseball history. After winning a franchise record 108 games in the regular season and watching Mookie Betts become the American League MVP, the Red Sox went 11-2 in the playoffs and romped their way […]

After losing to the Golden State Warriors in the playoffs for two consecutive years, Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey has reportedly looked into the possibility of performing a complete overhaul on his current roster. This does not come as a surprise, as Houston’s second-round loss to the Warriors in the playoffs — coupled with their […]

The Chicago Cubs got off to a rather inauspicious start to their 2019 campaign. Firstly, the team had one of the quietest winters in years while National League Central foes like the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds all made improvements to their clubs. The Cubs–who made the biggest splashes of the winter […]

In 2015, the Tennessee Titans selected Marcus Mariota at No. 2 overall to be their quarterback of the present and future. Now, just four years later, he’s entering the most important year of his career. As a quarterback playing on the final year of his rookie season, the Oregon product must show the Titans what […]

Breaking news: the Los Angeles Dodgers are really good. They have won the NL West six years in a row, and are well on their way for lucky number seven. The Dodgers are 36-19, and hold a seven-game lead over the second place Padres. They have the best record in the National League, and have […]

Until the Game 6 loss to the Toronto Raptors, the entire world got a good glance at an under-appreciated player that can impact the game in every way possible. This 6’5’’ combo guard was last seen using his size to bully smaller guards on his way to finishing at the rim. When he wasn’t doing […]

This is what Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera had to say at the combine regarding D.J. Moore and his status as a top option: “How do you label a number one? Is it a vertical No. 1 threat, or is it a guy that works underneath the defense? For us, he has both skill […]