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When the Green Bay Packers traded up to select quarterback Jordan Love in the 2020 NFL Draft, it showed that the team had started to plan for life without the legendary Aaron Rodgers. Little did they know, Rodgers would respond by winning MVP in the 2020-21 season while leading the Packers to the No. 1 […]

The Boston Celtics have an illustrious history. Naturally, with an NBA-best 17 championships, Boston has incited rivalries over the years with players and teams in the way of a pursuit for a title. Here are the Celtics’ five most hated rivals in the history of the franchise. 5. Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks battled Boston for […]

When the Brooklyn Nets won the free agency lottery during the 2019 offseason, things began looking up for them. This team had not always been considered as a serious threat in the league, but by acquiring the services of both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving that fateful summer, they instantly propelled themselves as serious contenders […]

While the Phoenix Suns have yet to snag an NBA title in their history, they’ve still had a number of great moments. These are moments that die-hard Suns fans will remember for years to come, and they’re hoping the franchise will be able to provide more, perhaps as soon as this postseason. Let’s take a […]

Much like any other team in the league, the Denver Nuggets have found some success in the draft. Denver is not exactly a prime destination for free agents, so the draft serves as a key resource for the Nuggets in terms of bringing in talent to their team. Denver has done so in more than […]

The Chicago Bulls have racked up over 2,200 regular-season wins throughout its long and rich history. Add 35 playoff appearances and six championships and you have one of the best NBA franchises ever. Sure, the Bulls have had great players such as Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Artis Gilmore, Jerry Sloan, Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler and […]

Ironically, the immensely popular centerpiece of the Atlanta Hawks franchise who started the All-Star Game at 21 years old is directly connected to one of the more maligned draft decisions in recent NBA history. In fact, Trae Young was considered the weak end of the imbalanced deal between Atlanta and the Dallas Mavericks. At the […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers first joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1970, along with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Buffalo Braves. As a franchise, the Cavs haven’t found much success and only have one championship to show for throughout its 50-year tenure in the league. The current crop in Cleveland hasn’t fared better […]

If you could have any player in NBA history to take the biggest shot of the game to win the NBA Finals, most would probably pick Michael Jordan or perhaps Kobe Bryant. Some may even consider Kevin Durant. However, not a lot would entrust the ball to LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has […]

We begin with the obvious: Phil Mickelson is a very rich man with an impressive net worth in 2021. We haven’t been to his home, but we imagine it to be filled with leather-bound books and smells of rich mahogany. That’s what being good at golf does to a person. But Mickelson isn’t just a […]

Led by Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, the Chicago Bulls won six championships during the ’90s under head coach Phil Jackson — eventually going on an impressive 6-0 run. Jordan won all six Finals MVPs. The Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz twice and Seattle SuperSonics for their […]

Stephen Curry, of course, didn’t actually “ruin the game.” The Golden State Warriors talent did the complete opposite of that. His Under Armour slogan evokes remarks made by Mark Jackson during a Christmas day tilt in 2015 between the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, a few months before Curry became the league’s first unanimous […]

The Indiana Pacers have never won an NBA championship through their four-plus decades in the NBA. Nonetheless, they’ve experienced some glory days of their own. Here are the five greatest moments in Indiana Pacers franchise history. Spoiler alert: all involve Reggie Miller, undoubtedly the greatest Pacer of all time. 5.) Reggie Miller’s 24-point 4th quarter […]

With the 2021 Eastern Conference No. 7 seed on the line, Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum suited up and played “Ironman” on Tuesday night, when he went for a nuclear 50 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two blocks (and just two turnovers) in a 118-100 win over the Washington Wizards. In a game-high 41 […]

When you talk about German football in the modern-day, you cannot omit Thomas Muller from the conversation. He has established himself not only as one of the top players in Germany but also, as a top-tier attacker in global football. Muller is a lifer. He has spent the entirety of his career with a single […]

Stephen Curry became a mainstay in the NBA Finals through the last half of the previous decade. Led by their superstar point guard, the Golden State Warriors made five straight NBA Finals from 2015 to 2019 and won three championships. Curry may not have won a single Finals MVP in those three titles wins, but […]

Itching to play old-school games, but your consoles have already bit the dust? Check out Afterplay.io, a website that lets you play GBA and SNES games right off your web browser. Dustin Bailey of PCGamesN found a neat and easy way to play your GBA and SNES ROMs on your browser. The browser-based application Afterplay.io started as […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the two marquee NBA franchises, with the other being the Los Angeles Lakers, and they boast some of the greatest players in history. While the Lakers have more worldwide popularity, it’s the Celtics that actually got to 17 championships in their storied news history well before the Lakers. Given […]

Can you imagine a play-in team like the Boston Celtics or Memphis Grizzlies making the NBA Finals in 2021? The idea is quite the stretch and almost unfathomable. No way an eighth seed in the Eastern or Western Conference can advance past the first round, much less get all the way to the Finals. However, […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic’s step-back 3-pointer has already taken on iconic status in NBA lore as one of the greatest buzzer-beaters in NBA playoff history. Add the wrinkle that it happened in the bubble, and it sticks out even more. The 21-year old—playing on a sprained ankle—capped off his 43-point, 17-rebound, and 13-assist Game […]

You should only expect great things when you’re literally named after the great Mike Tyson. In this case, Tyson Fury has clearly surpassed expectations as he has asserted his dominance in the world of boxing as well, building up an impressive net worth in 2021 in the process. Tyson Fury’s net worth in 2021 (estimate): […]

There’s no doubt that Kevin Garnett is indeed one of the best power forwards to ever play in the NBA. His career was one filled with plenty of successes and an NBA title as well. Garnett earned some well received massive contracts and Kevin Garnett’s net worth in 2021 reflects that. The Big Ticket was […]

Kemba Walker was one signed contract away from possibly joining an elite group of players that stay with their original team that drafted them. After giving the Charlotte Hornets the best version of himself possible for eight seasons, Walker finally decided it was in his best interest to look elsewhere to find some deep success […]

Major things have changed since the very first release of Zhongli. Numerous adjustments have turned the Geo Archon from underwhelming to one of the most must-have supports in Genshin Impact. With his ability to provide durable shields and exhibit crowd control against foes, Zhongli offers strong protection to his party members. Zhongli returns in Genshin […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. remains to be one of the most polarizing NFL superstars to date. Be it his fashion sense or his flashy sneakers, the 27-year-old always seems to be at the center of everyone’s attention. Not to mention that he once sported a watch priced at a hefty $200,000 in […]

Deontay Wilder is one of the most polarizing boxers to ever set foot on the ring. Of course, with such high regard for the guy, it’s only natural to wonder what Deontay Wilder’s net worth in 2020 looks like. After all, he has placed in Forbes twice this year with #59 in Celebrity 100, 2020 […]

French soccer superstar Paul Pogba is one of the world’s top midfielders in the sport. As such, he has also earned the stature of being one of the most handsomely-paid players in all of soccer. Today we’re going to take a gander at Paul Pogba’s net worth in 2021. Paul Pogba’s net worth in 2021 […]

Neymar da Silva Santos Junior, or simply, Neymar, is easily one of the most popular football/soccer players in the entire world. The Brazilian is just right behind the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, and is actually considered by most as the heir apparent to the GOAT throne by the time Ronaldo and Messi […]

The younger generation of NBA fans know Doc Rivers as one of the most prominent coaches in the league. Also, probably as the father of Austin Rivers. Today we’re going to look at Doc Rivers’ net worth in 2021. Doc Rivers’ net worth in 2021: $50 million However, what might have gone unnoticed (or forgotten) […]

Roger Federer is arguably the greatest tennis player of all time. Tied as the all-time leader in Grand Slam victories at a staggering 20 overall with Rafael Nadal, including a record eight wins at the Wimbledon tournament in London, Federer has seen it all in a career that has spanned over 20 years. Today we’re […]

While most US sports fans recognize Wayne Rooney as the former superstar striker of D.C. United, the English-born soccer player has actually had quite a decorated career even before making the move to the United States. Today we’re going to take a look at Wayne Rooney’s net worth in 2021. Rooney started his soccer career […]

While 2021 on the court didn’t go as Victor Oladipo had hoped, his current team, the Miami Heat are gearing up for another playoff appearance. Oladipo recently underwent season-ending injury on his quad, bringing to an end another underwhelming injury plagued year. Despite that, Oladipo has done well for himself with his NBA contracts and […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has made it no secret that he considers the late Kobe Bryant to be one of his biggest idols. Many believe that Booker’s game has been patterned after the Los Angeles Lakers legend. And it has truly been on full display this season as Booker has helped lead the Suns […]

Jordan Spieth. Remember him? There was a time, not too long ago, when Spieth seemed unbeatable. Over a stretch spanning from 2015-2017, Spieth had won it all. Well, almost all of them. In 2015, he won the Masters and the US Open. In 2017, he became the first person in 54 years to win three […]

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is easily one of the most recognizable names in the world of international soccer, so it’s no surprise he has a massive net worth. He’s right up there with the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and if you ask him, there is no question that Zlatan is the GOAT. And, yes, […]

One of the best dunkers in NBA history, Brooklyn Nets big man Blake Griffin has built up an impressive net worth in 2021. While he’s no longer quite as prolific on the court, Griffin is continuing to build up his work off the court, including a burgeoning comedy career. Blake Griffin’s net worth in 2021 […]

Tom Brady and Bill Belichick – they became the football version of Darth Vader and The Emperor. Together, they built a powerful empire with the New England Patriots that ruled over the NFL for 20 years. And they seemed destined to rule it forever. The duo made nine Super Bowls and won six rings together. […]

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most globally recognized sports icons in the world, which has helped him amass a gigantic net worth in 2021. Just how gigantic? Pretty dang gigantic. Cristiano Ronaldo’s net worth in 2021 (estimate): $500 million Ronaldo’s net worth in 2021 is roughly $500 million coming from his playing contracts, endorsements, […]

Gareth Bale is the type of footballer who can change the game with his mere presence. Bale is a tremendous player, whose combination of pace and skill are second to none. Bale is one of the quickest soccer players in the entire world, and much like how he gallops on the pitch, his star also […]