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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said of a December 11 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, “The story was 40 free-throw attempts and 19 of them in the third quarter. I think 28 in the second half. So, a lot of fouling. A lot of foul calls.” That’s just the gameplan Pelicans head coach […]

After discussing all things CM Punk’s return on his Hall of Fame podcast, Booker T had to face the “Best in the World” head-on at NXT Deadline, where the duo both worked the show in their respective roles. Would Punk give Booker a hard time for going too hard or soft on him as part […]

When it comes to the MVP Rankings in the NBA, there is very little that separates Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The same can be said about this year’s NBA Rookie Rankings as well, especially with the terrific seasons Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren are having. Just about two months into the season, […]

When CM Punk made his trumphant return to professional wrestling a few months removed from being fired from AEW, it got fans excited. Sure, WWE fans were more pumped up than the AEW faithful, as their preferred company landed a shiny new toy, but even fans who poke fun at the “Best in the World” […]

HOUSTON – Even an ugly win is still a win. The Houston Rockets continued their winning streak at home, securing their tenth straight victory as they defeated the San Antonio Spurs with a final score of 93-82 on Monday night thanks to what (in some small Rockets circles) will come to be known as the […]

The Pokemon Company’s latest game, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, has introduced a lot of in-game events that are sure to be a hit with Pokemon Trainers in the Paldea region, and since the Harvest Moon event, we have been seeing more Mass Outbreaks in the game. This idea of Mass Outbreaks can be seen as […]

It’s no secret that the Atlanta Hawks’ covet Toronto Raptors All-Star Pascal Siakam. Atlanta has been on Toronto’s coattails in pursuing a deal for the All-NBA forward since the offseason. The Hawks were reportedly close to getting Masai Ujiri to part ways with Siakam. They reportedly offered a package surrounding Deandre Hunter and AJ Griffin. […]

We got the exclusive opportunity to interview Brawl Stars Game Tester Adrian Häggqvist about the the game’s Hypercharge Abilities. In case you don’t know, Hypercharged Brawlers were added in Season 20 as Power Level 11 abilities for Brawlers. These abilities grant a brawler multiple stat buffs, while typically adding an extra bonus to their Super. […]

Full of whimsy and style, Paul King’s Wonka is a treat. Timothée Chalamet and Calah Lane steal the show in one of the year’s biggest surprises. It’s largely because King brings the same family-friendly sensitivity that he brought to Paddington to Wonka. No one makes films as enjoyable as King, and his latest is no […]

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay spoke after the team’s brutal loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, 34-14, where he had a rough day missing a field goal and a point after attempt kick Sunday. However, Gay is not making any excuses for his performance and said he has to make those kicks according to Joel A. […]

Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans had one chance to show their home fans an embarrassing loss to the Los Angeles Lakers was a fluke. The team had just gotten home from a 10-day road trip and would be gone for another week after a visit from the Minnesota Timberwolves. They needed a counterpunch […]

ESPN’s Paul Finebaum gave his ultimate prediction on the Rose Bowl in the College Football playoffs between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Michigan Wolverines. In what would be considered an upset, Finebaum said on the “McElory and Cubelic In The Morning” show that he has the Alabama football team advancing to the title game […]

Greatest NFL defensive player of all time? Every conversation has to start and (probably) end with New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor. A quick Lawrence Taylor history lesson 2x Super Bowl Champion NFL MVP 1986 3x Defensive Player of the Year (including as a rookie in 1981) 8x First-Team All-Pro 10x Pro Bowler NFL sacks […]

Madden 24 Simulates returns once more, with NFL Week 15 Predictions for all the games this week. Last week, Madden 24 went 7-8 in its predictions, going below .500 for the first time since Week 12. However, Week 14 contained included more unexpected QB injuries, trap games, and overall madness. It was awesome. Nevertheless, we […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still expected to be active in MLB free agency despite agreeing to a 10-year, $700 million contract with Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani is deferring $680 million of his contract until 2034, allowing LA to still spend heavily in free agency if they choose to do so. The Dodgers should not rule […]

The AFC playoff race is going to be tight until the end. Two AFC West teams, the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers, are quickly getting squeezed out of the postseason hunt, though. Both teams sit at 5-8 and likely lost out on any chance of making the playoffs after losing last week. Still, […]

The Family Plan is a surprsingly fun action rump on Apple TV+. It stars Mark Wahlberg as an ex-assassin attempting to protect his family on a road trip. Simon Cellan Jones directed the film. The charismatic director has another film with Wahlberg coming out next year, Arthur the King, which he teased in his conversation […]

The 2024 NHL Draft is still a ways away. Many are focused on the ongoing 2023-24 season, and that’s understandable. We are still in the middle of the season, after all. That said, we finally know that this year’s draft will take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas. So, I am pushing all of […]

In a disappointing turn of events, the Houston Texans lost big time to the New York Jets in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season. This defeat was extra costly for the Texans. They not only suffered a loss in the game but also saw their starting quarterback, CJ Stroud, exit with a concussion. Let’s […]

Injuries likely ravaged your fantasy football roster in some way in Week 14, especially at the quarterback position. With players like Justin Herbert and C.J. Stroud leaving their Sunday games early, your Week 15 waiver wire pickups may trend towards including a QB or two to fill that void. As always, the following list includes […]

It was another exciting week in the NFL, as we have now made it through Week 14. Plenty of fireworks, both expected and unexpected, occurred during this slate of games, resulting in quite a few changes to our Week 15 NFL Power Rankings. With teams like the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens picking up […]

The Indianapolis Colts suffered a significant setback in Week 14, losing to the Cincinnati Bengals. This outcome put their playoff hopes in jeopardy. The defeat was a stark contrast to their previous four-game winning streak and has raised concerns about their performance. Several key personnel are under scrutiny for their roles in the loss, and […]

The Ohio State football fell short of earning a spot in the College Football Playoff, and now Ryan Day must look ahead to build a championship-caliber roster for the 2024 season. The team has already lost several players to the transfer portal, most notably 2023 starting quarterback Kyle McCord. There is good news, though: The […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Los Angeles Clippers continue to find their footing as a team, winning nine of their last 12 games. As James Harden plays better and better, his longtime teammate PJ Tucker is struggling to find a role on the team he was traded with Harden to. The 13-year NBA veteran has […]

Well, folks, it’s official: CM Punk and Seth Rollins are going to be seeing a lot of each other in WWE, as the “Best in the World” has officially decided to take his talents to RAW moving forward. Unfortunately, Rollins wasn’t into this announcement one bit, as the “Visionary” waited until just after his rival […]

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal is back, and not backed out, from playing.  Beal will make his return in a Suns uniform Tuesday against the Golden State Warriors. Beal has played in only three games through 22 contests.  “It’s been a game of patience,” said Beal, who was listed out for the last three weeks […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves carried an impressive six-game winning streak into Louisiana as they took on the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday night. The Timberwolves had a chance to improve to seven straight wins, which would tie their season-best streak. Instead, Minnesota fell short, 107-121, as they were without Anthony Edwards after aggravating his hip injury […]

Losing a star player is never easy. Granted, stars are defined differently team to team. But still, major contributors don’t grow on trees. It’s especially chaotic when that player is your defensive anchor. Enter the New York Knicks and Mitchell Robinson. Robinson was having a career-defining season, averaging 6.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks […]

After two weeks of anticipation, CM Punk took the ring on RAW for the final stop on his free agency tour, where he promised to tell fans of WWE which brand he would “sign” with moving forward. Would he choose SmackDown, working alongside fellow indie stalwart-turned-WWE personality Nick Aldis and fellow former Ring of Honor […]

Out of all the problems that Miami football has faced over the last two decades—and there have been many—one of the most glaring has been the lack of quarterback production. Not since the days of Ken Dorsey, the last Hurricanes quarterback to find himself on a Heisman ballot, has there been reliable quarterback play in […]

When NXT Deadline came to an end with the image of Ilja Dragunov and Trick Williams staring each other down as Carmelo Hayes came up behind his long-time friend, it marked the end of the WWE Premium Live Event calendar, with fans having to wait through Christmas and New Years in order to see their […]

With the 89th Heisman Trophy winner awarded this past Saturday, it’s never too early to start thinking about who will be candidates for the 2024 ceremony, like recent Oregon transfer Dillon Gabriel. This year’s winner, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, along with the two other quarterbacks that joined him in New York, were all products of the […]

At the beginning of November, there wasn’t a hotter babyface in the WWE Universe than the “Megastar” himself, LA Knight. Since slowly working his way up the ranks from a performer held off of WrestleMania 39 in his “hometown,” Knight became the face of Slim Jim, became tag team partners with John Cena, and secured […]

Kevin Nash does not like CM Punk one bit. Initially sharing the stage at the tail end of Punker’s first run in WWE in 2011, it looked like Nash and the “Best in the World” were going to have a match following their fight at SummerSlam, but in the end, the match never happened, as […]

As the Miami Heat are set to face the Charlotte Hornets Monday night, there’s a possobility the team could be down four players in the starting lineup. With Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, and Tyler Herro having been out, add point guard Kyle Lowry’s name to the fold as he was inserted in the NBA official […]

Tyrese Haliburton was named an All-Star for the very first time in his career last season. At 23 years old, Haliburton is the face of the Indiana Pacers. LeBron James is a 19-time All-Star and is in the midst of his 21st NBA season, yet he is the face of the Los Angeles Lakers. These […]

In the lead-up to the final NXT Premium Live Event of the 2023 calendar year, Deadline, change was in the air at the Performance Center. From the elevation of acts like the Creed Brothers and Dragon Lee, to the announced injury that will place Wes Lee on the shelf for the better part of a […]

Prequels! They’re what you make when you run out of ideas for sequels and remakes of the original film! And now we’re getting one about that eccentric chocolatier and occasional child abductor, Willy Wonka. And if he’s worthy of a prequel, perhaps other beloved blockbuster characters are too! So without further adieu, check out our […]

Before the Miami Heat take on the Charlotte Hornets tonight on the road, there is a possibility the team could be without four starters. While Bam Adebayo, Haywood Highsmith, and Tyler Herro have missed time, add point guard Kyle Lowry to the fold as he’s questionable for Monday’s game with back spasms as he was […]