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Although the Dallas Cowboys remain one of the league’s most heralded organizations, the famed NFC East franchise has never technically retired a jersey number — yes, really. Despite the fact that the Cowboys have employed quite a few Pro Football Hall of Famers, while finding immense success for the better part of the team’s existence […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were technically just established in 1984 after the franchise made the move to LA from San Diego. Nevertheless, this organization has had more than a few successful trade transactions even before that historic occasion. Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable trades the Clippers have been involved in throughout […]

There’s no denying that the San Antonio Spurs built its dynasty through the draft. Their Hall of Fame players David Robinson, Tim Duncan, Tony Parker, and Manu Ginobili were all products of the Spurs’ success in selecting talent — may it be from the lottery or late rounds. In hindsight, the Spurs have had more […]

The recent success of Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks have rejuvenated the franchise back to life. After years of being stuck in the middle of the pack, Milwaukee has now asserted itself as a top dog in the league. However, even if Giannis was a major proponent to this and he was acquired via […]

The Cleveland Browns haven’t found much success over the last 20 years, but through the team’s history, they’ve been one of the NFL’s most storied franchises. Cleveland has made some very shrewd trades over the years, and here are the five best. 5. Trent Richardson, 2013 If we were looking only at the end result […]

By the looks of it, Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has one powerful tattoo on his left shoulder. VanVleet’s shoulder tattoo is of a ladder going up to heaven, an extended hand, a dove for peace, and the phrase “always missed never forgotten.” It’s assumed that VanVleet is honoring a deceased family member. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4k1TBdH1_n/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

Tattoos have always been a source of personal expression for individuals around the globe, and that includes NBA players. Some choose a name, symbol or portrait, while others go for entire works of art. However, there are also those who choose to leave their bodies free of ink. It’s a personal decision, after all. Many […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers follow a conservative code when it comes to executing trades and signings. The franchise doesn’t take many risks and rarely chases top players either in the draft or on the trade market. However, Pittsburgh didn’t win six Super Bowls by sitting entirely idle. The team executed several franchise-altering moves over the years. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams is truly one of the most polarizing, yet colorful characters in the NBA today. Partially due to this, it’s why we’re going to look at some Steven Adams tattoos. Adams holds the distinction as the first New Zealander selected in the first round of the NBA draft when the […]

Franchises all across the NFL have had their fair share of good and bad trades that have changed the respective courses of teams. For the Arizona Cardinals, that is no different. Under current general manager Steve Keim, there have been a plethora of moves made that have both helped and hindered the squad, and while […]

It’s no question that Aaron Rodgers will go down as one of the greatest passers in NFL history. The eight-time Pro Bowler for the Green Bay Packers has led the franchise for more than a decade and has spearheaded the offense for the Green and Gold to numerous playoff runs, including a Super Bowl title […]

The Philadelphia Eagles picked up their first Super Bowl in franchise history in 2017 and have been threats ever since. In 2020, they will look to take another division title behind a healthy Carson Wentz and a revamped defense. The defense was greatly improved when they landed Darius Slay in a trade with the Detroit […]

The Tennessee Titans have once again become one of the more interesting teams in the NFL. The AFC South franchise reached the AFC Championship Game last season before managing to retain both quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry this offseason. With this tandem signing long-term deals with the franchise, Titans general manager Jon […]

Philadelphia has certainly developed over the years as “The Process” is no longer a process. The recent success of Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, and the rest of the team have sparked new hope into the franchise. Loyal fans were rewarded with playoffs runs over the past few years after being stuck in the realm of […]

One of the best shooters in NBA history, Kyle Korver has an enormous eagle tattoo that is etched on the left side of his body spanning from his rib cage to abdomen. Not many people know about this secret tattoo, but thanks to ESPN reporter Dave McMenamin, we were able to get a little information […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are widely considered to be one of the most successful franchises in all of sports. Throughout its rich history, this team has had its fair share of some of the greatest players of all time. Some of these players made their way to Los Angeles via the draft, while others signed […]

The Washington Football Team, formerly known as the Washington Redskins, has had some terrible trades in recent history. People love to point out the failure of the Donovan McNabb trade, and how Clinton Portis was a great running back but absolutely not worth losing Hall of Fame cornerback Champ Bailey. And of course, the Robert […]

The Seattle Seahawks have had a pretty good history of quarterback play over the years. If you judge it by consistency, skill, and accomplishments, the Seahawks have done well in the Super Bowl era. Seattle has been one of the best teams in the league for many years now and it is because of a […]

On June 13, 2019, Kawhi Leonard led the Toronto Raptors to its first title in franchise history. Nearly a month later, the 2019 Finals MVP bolted the team he just won a championship with and signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. Landing the big fish has never been the norm for Toronto. Being the only […]

The Seatttle Seahawks may have won only one Super Bowl Championship, but they have still had a rich history throughout their 44-year stay in the NFL. Let’s take a look at the five jersey numbers the team has retired, and the players behind them. #96 – DT Cortez Kennedy Kennedy’s jersey was retired in 2012, […]

Many people seem to forget who truly created the modern NBA. People are always quick to point at LeBron James because of his decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers to take his talents to South Beach and play alongside Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. But what about Kevin Garnett? KG was part of a superteam […]

With the coronavirus becoming more and more of an issue as we get closer and closer to the start of the 2020 NFL season one big question keeps on coming up. Should the NFL create a bubble for the 2020-2021 season? So far every league that has returned has used a bubble except for one. […]

We all know that Lewis Hamilton has been making bank. The only question that remains, is how much exactly. After all, it’s guaranteed to be a mind-boggling number as he currently ranks on Forbes as #40 in Celebrity 100, 2020 and #13 in The World’s Highest-Paid Athletes, 2020. Of course, this is only to be […]

For the past 19 years, Tom Brady has proven himself as perhaps the greatest quarterback in NFL history. He’s made his teammates better every season, and has played with some very talented players. Let’s create an all-time offense from the players that Brady has shared locker rooms with on the New England Patriots, and we […]

The six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots officially have seven former players’ numbers retired by the franchise, although the AFC East organization could see two more added to the vaunted collection. With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski departed for sunny Tampa Bay, perhaps the Patriots will, after they leave the game, formally retire the […]

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Because of this, it has a huge fan base. In addition to this, its fan base is consistently growing throughout the years. The NBA is arguably the best basketball league in the world as it has the best players in the world. There’s no […]

The Chicago Bears own one of the richest legacies in NFL history. Their current NFC North franchise dates all the way back to the early 20th century. Despite the fact that the heralded franchise has won only one Super Bowl title since the 1970 merger, the Bears remain one of the most popular organizations around. […]

It hasn’t always been sunshine and rainbows for the Los Angeles Lakers. Even if the Lakers right now appears poised to win the title, the road was paved after several mistakes from the front office throughout the years. While it’s easy to appreciate the organization now upon seeing how the recent trade for Anthony Davis […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the biggest move of the NFL offseason in mid-March, when they came to an agreement with Tom Brady, putting the six-time Super Bowl Champion and 14-time Pro Bowler at the helm. This season gives Brady the chance to prove that he can win without head coach Bill Belichick and the […]

Today we take a look at Sergio Ramos’ net worth in 2020, and exactly how he grew his bank account throughout his illustrious career. Real Madrid is undeniably one of the biggest football clubs in the entire planet. This team has a rich history that dates back more than a century. One of the most […]

It’s been a rocky half-century for the New Orleans Saints in the NFL. The Louisiana- based franchise have been in and out of playoff contention and have struggled to get a stronghold of the NFC South division. But, there have been some incredible seasons that show that the Saints can be competitive, given the right […]

What if the NBA would hold a re-draft before the restart of the 2020 season? What if the team that has been the worst in league’s history could draft one of the best players to build around? What if a team, that never had a box office attraction, suddenly has the chance to draft the […]

Imagine still getting paid by your team — 14 years from now. That’s the luxury baseball star Mookie Betts can enjoy in the next chapter of his career. The 2018 American League MVP has just signed one of the sport’s richest contracts last Wednesday, July 22, with the Los Angeles Dodgers.   The well-acclaimed right-fielder was […]

Playing for the Green Bay Packers is no laughing matter. The four-time Super Bowl champions are one of the most revered franchises in NFL football along with nine more titles before the AFL-NFL merger. Further, all six numbers retired by the franchise are also Hall of Famers. No joke. Here are the six people with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs, two-time Super Bowl champions, presently have 10 numbers officially retired by the franchise. Of those players, seven are enshrined in Canton in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are the esteemed people to be formally and forever immortalized by the Chiefs organization. No. 3: Jan Stenerud The lowest number of […]

The Buffalo Bills recently ended a 17-year playoff drought, and while things have been tough over the past two decades, the team has featured some very good signal-callers throughout its history. Here are the five best quarterbacks in franchise history. 5. Ryan Fitzpatrick The definition of a journeyman, Fitzpatrick has played for 25 percent of […]

The Cincinnati Bengals recently drafted Joe Burrow with the first overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. The LSU product became the fifth quarterback taken by Cincinnati in the first-round since 1970. Only one of those first-round selections turned into a reliable starter. However, Burrow can add his name to that shortlist after only a […]

At one point in his career, Mesut Ozil was the second-highest paid player in the English Premier League, taking home a salary close to half a million dollars per week. That is indeed a staggering amount, but once you take a look at the German’s journey, you will be able to comprehend (somewhat) how and […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the NFL’s youngest teams, and just haven’t had the time to feature many all-time greats, but that doesn’t mean the team hasn’t rostered some talented wide receivers. Here are the five best to ever play for the Jaguars. 5. Reggie Williams Cecil Shorts III was Williams’ competition for this […]