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After turning in an all-time brutal performance at Worlds End, costing MJF the World Championship against Samoa Joe before revealing himself as The Devil alongside his band of henchmen, Adam Cole finally addressed his actions at AEW Worlds End on the first Dynamite of 2024, and you’d best believe the fans in New Jersey, many […]

The New Orleans Pelicans traveled into Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night. On the second leg of a back-to-back, the Pelicans were looking to get their second win in as many days. A rough performance for Minnesota all the way around left the Target Center crowd quiet for most of the night. […]

The Washington football team will be playing for their first title since 1991 when they meet the Michigan Wolverines in the College Football Playoff national championship game on Jan. 8 inside NRG Stadium in Houston, TX. Back in 1991, however, they split with the Miami Hurricanes. This time, there’ll be no splits. Washington (14-0) has […]

“Miyan” became one of the top trends on social media as India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj demolished South Africa on the first day of the second Test in Cape Town on Wednesday. With his record-breaking bowling figures of 6/15, the Hyderabad-born pacer spearheaded South Africa’s stunning batting collapse as the home team got bowled out […]

Much like there was The Summer of George way back when, the 2024 offseason will be known as the offseason of the Chicago Bears. The Bears have plenty of avenues to improve the team. They have the first overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft thanks to last year’s blockbuster deal with the Carolina Panthers, […]

Willie Simmons shocked the HBCU world when he departed Florida A&M to become running back coach at Duke University. Although Florida A&M fans as well as HBCU football fans in general are confounded by the move, Simmons has been met with almost unanimous love and support for his future. However, the support for the departing […]

When the clock ticked down the final seconds left in 2023 on New Year’s Eve, so too marked the endings of dozens of contracts across the professional wrestling world, with performers like Deonna Purrazzo officially hitting the open market on the first of January. Exciting? For professional wrestling fans, you bet, as there’s nothing more […]

When B-Fab was released from WWE shortly before Hit Row was elevated to the main roster in November of 2021, it caused more than a few members of the wrestling community to scratch their chins in confusion. What gives? Did WWE simply not see much upside in B-Fab as a wrestler? Or maybe they didn’t […]

The 2023 Las Vegas Raiders were a classic case of too little, too late. After a 3-5 start to the season that culminated with the firing of head coach Josh McDaniels after a disastrous Monday Night loss to the Detroit Lions, the Raiders have stabilized and found an identity under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. […]

College football is celebrated for its capacity for unpredictability, where underdogs frequently prevail against heavily favored opponents. However, during the 2023 season, such upsets were a rarity, at least until the very end when Michigan football and Washington football secured victories against two of college football’s most esteemed programs, earning their places in the College […]

When news broke back in December that McKenzie Mitchell, the backstage reporter/former kickoff host, was being released from her WWE contract before NXT‘s final Premium Live Event of the year, Deadline, it turned heads around professional wrestling. Sure, it’s not like NXT doesn’t have a wealth of on-screen talent, as Kelly Kincaid and Sarah Schreiber […]

When it comes to Miami Heat rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr., he has already made an impact in more ways than one. Besides excelling in his first-year where he plays more like a veteran than he does an inexperienced player, he is putting his heritage on the map as Jaquez is Mexican-American. There has not been […]

The electrifying presence of Dwayne ‘The Rock‘ Johnson, WWE legend turned Hollywood movie star, sent shockwaves through the wrestling world during a surprise appearance at Day One of WWE Raw at Pechanga Arena in San Diego on January 1, Hypebeast reports. As fans erupted in cheers, The Rock’s return to the squared circle reignited memories […]

After watching his 90-day non-compete clause with WWE officially come to an end just before Christmas, Mansoor is thinking about the next step in his professional wrestling career, be that to go on a year-long tour of the indies or by finding a new home with another big promotion, be that AEW, Impact/TNA, or even […]

There are very few individuals making waves in professional sports like Brandon Rembert, a graduate of Alcorn State who recently broke into the MLB space as an Operations Assistant and a scout. Rembert’s story is full of promise, heartbreak, determination, and embodies the essence of perseverance. Rembert was born and grew up in Pensacola, Florida. From […]

For Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo, this current season is arguably the most significant of his career based on how he plays and more so, how much he plays. What is on the line for the Miami big-man is a hefty contract extension worth up to $245 million for four years. What does Adebayo have […]

The Washington Wizards hit the reset button in the offseason, trading away Monte Morris, Kristaps Porzingis, and three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. After acquiring Jordan Poole from the Golden State Warriors in a trade involving Chris Paul and inking Kyle Kuzma to a four-year, $90 million contract in free agency, the Wizards entered the 2023-24 NBA […]

When it comes to professional wrestling, Bryan Danielson has pretty much done it all. He wrestled all over the world, put Ring Of Honor on the map, and went on to have an all-time great run in WWE largely fueled by the passion of the fans, headlining WrestleMania twice, earning a custom hemp championship belt, […]

With the OG Anunoby trade removing two important pieces from the New York Knicks’ rotation, there are some obvious holes that remain. Interestingly, the Chicago Bulls are in town to for a Wednesday night matchup, and they have some guys who the Knicks would presumably like to add to bolster rotation.  Chicago is 15-20 on […]

Last season featured a slew of impactful rookies. From Paolo Banchero to Jalen Williams to Jalen Duren to Keegan Murray, so many of last year’s first-year players left their mark and helped their respective teams. While there may not be as many impactful rookie talents as there were last season, there are still several players […]

Although the Colorado Avalanche have been up-and-down during the 2023-24 campaign, the team enters a new calendar year on a heater. The Avs have won eight of their last 11, improving to 24-11-3 and taking back the top spot in the Central Division. Although the hold is precarious, with both the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide football team once again finds themselves not playing for the national championship after losing the Rose Bowl 27-20 to Michigan in the College Football Playoff semifinal game. It will be the longest national title drought in Nick Saban’s career since becoming the head coach in Tuscaloosa. Some call it a bit […]

The final week of the 2023 NFL regular season often leads to moments of high drama. First place in several divisions is at stake, playoff berths are on the line and coaching performances are to be evaluated. In the latter category, Matt LaFleur of the Green Bay Packers has his team peaking at the most […]

Oscar-nominated actor Steven Yeun recently left the MCU’s Thunderbolts. And while the film is set to come out, it feels like a doomed project. Thunderbolts DOA? On January 2, it was reported that Yeun left Thunderbolts. He was previously set to play Sentry in the film. It hasn’t been announced who will fill in the […]

The last week of the NFL regular season is here, and the hottest team in football will play in the first game of Week 18. The 13-3 Baltimore Ravens are set to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers in a division rivalry game of Saturday football. The Ravens have the best record in football, and the […]

In the realm of celebrity controversies, the clash between late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers has escalated from humorous jabs to legal threats. The latest spat between the two public figures erupted when Rodgers hinted at Kimmel’s potential involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein saga during a recent appearance on the Pat McAfee […]

NFL players are often paid a big sum to showcase their wares on the field. With a sport that pays its athletes highly, some athletes have used it as a path to get out of poverty. For some, it was the career that allowed them to live luxuriously. Unfortunately, just like any other sport, playing […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers expected to take the next step in their bid to compete for a championship in the 2023-24 season. After all, they added Max Strus, a battle-tested, three-point marksman who helps improve the team’s greatest weakness last year, to a rapidly improving core led by Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett […]

The holiday season has ended, trade season is upon us, and the 2024 NBA All-Star Game will be here before we know it. This season, the All-Star Game will be hosted by the Indiana Pacers in Indianapolis, which was supposed to host all of the All-Star festivities that got canceled in 2021 as a result […]

Heading into the 2024 NFL draft, the Chicago Bears face a critical decision. They currently hold the first overall pick with a pressing need at quarterback. Keep in mind that incumbent QB Justin Fields has encountered challenges in meeting expectations during his initial three seasons in the NFL. This has prompted the Bears to explore […]

The Boston Celtics snapped their six-game winning streak Tuesday night as they lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 127-123. While the Thunder have had an excellent start to the season, this was a significant, signature win to show that they are not a fluke team filled with young talent catching a stride. Celtics head coach […]

There was plenty of optimism surrounding the Phoenix Suns’ chances of competing for a championship in the 2023-24 season in the immediate aftermath of their blockbuster trade for Bradley Beal. Analysts wondered how in the world opposing teams would deal with three players in Beal, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker who can score from all […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs look for back-to-back winning days as they face the Anaheim Ducks. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Maple Leafs-Ducks prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Maple Leafs sit at 18-10-7 on the year but it has been a struggle as of late, losing five of their last […]

The Los Angeles Clippers already made their big move for the 2023-24 season when they dealt four of the power forwards in their rotation plus a few draft assets in their trade for James Harden. It was a rough go for the Clippers at first, but now, the veteran team helmed by head coach Tyronn […]

Following his release from the New York Jets, Dalvin Cook is now a free agent on the lookout for a new NFL home. He is recognized as one of the league’s most skilled running backs. Right now, Cook’s availability has piqued the interest of several teams eager to capitalize on his talents. In this piece, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers fell short of expectations in the 2023 NFL season. After turning a lot of heads in 2022, they missed out on a playoff berth this season. Looking ahead to 2024, the team is poised for a rebound and aims to bolster its roster by pursuing impactful free agents. Here, we highlight […]

As the professional wrestling world turns its attention from 2023 to 2024, with new feuds, angles, and maybe even an in-ring return of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just over the horizon, others, like Matt Hardy, are still engaging with one of the true breakout pieces of fictional wrestling media, A24’s The Iron Claw. Watching the […]

The fourth episode of Percy Jackson and the Olympians has dropped on Disney+. What went down? Episode 4 recap Warning: Spoilers for Percy Jackson and the Olympians ahead. The third episode ended with Percy (Walker Scobell) shipping off Medusa’s (Jessica Parker Kennedy) head through Hermes Express. The final scene introduces us to the god of the messengers […]

When Ridge Holland made his surprise return to NXT in December in order to get in the ring and, potentially, right a few wrongs with the Champion, Ilja Dragunov, it turned heads around the WWE Universe. Sure, Holland’s rationale made some sense, as he did have a bad reputation for injuring wrestlers with his less-than-safe […]