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The Tennessee Titans haven’t had great quarterback fortune since the team officially formed in 1999. Before then, things weren’t much better. Here are the five best signal-callers in franchise history; we’ll be including the Houston Oilers years as well, since it’s all technically a singular franchise, and frankly, it’s needed to get through this list. […]

In 1997, the Houston Oilers packed up and moved their NFL franchise to Tennessee. This left a gaping hole in Texas and, especially, Houston football. Enter Bob McNair and his Texans. In 2002, the Houston Texans made their NFL debut and ended what was a five-year wait for pro football to return to the city. […]

The Alan Foster situation is some time behind us, but the impact it had on Lonzo Ball, LaVar Ball, and the Big Baller Brand remains relevant today. At the time, Triple-B found itself in another national controversy. But this time, they were the victims. Renouncing ties with Alan Foster, Lonzo Ball publically ended a long-time […]

This is one of the most lopsided rivalries in the NFL to date. The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills play twice a year in the regular season. Since 2000, the Patriots are 35-5 against the Bills. This was not always the case. The Patriots and Bills have had some great battles. In the 1990s, […]

Can you take a guess how many tattoos Kyrie Irving has on his body? Here, we take a look at the plethora of unique and intellectual symbols all over his body. Spoiler alert: He has 21. Let’s take a gander at some Kyrie Irving tattoos. Chest 1. ‘H&H’ Tattoo Irving’s chest has a tattoo of […]

In the modern NFL, success is measured in two things. First, by regular season wins and of course, also by postseason triumphs. The Detroit Lions has not have much of either and it’s no big secret. In the past 30 years, the Lions have only won 193 games out of the 480 they have competed […]

There are certain rivalries that will be intense no matter the current state of the teams. This is true of the matchups between the Denver Broncos and the Las Vegas Raiders. These are two teams that have seen great success in their history and created many unforgettable moments. This has not been the case recently. […]

The Oakland/Los Angeles (now Las Vegas) Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs have starred in one of the football’s most bitter rivalries since the 1960s—ignited by late Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt brokering the AFL-NFL merger behind the back of late Raiders owner Al Davis. On the field, the teams have competed in the same division for […]

22-year old Kostas Antetokounmpo is rarely in the spotlight. With his older brother Giannis’ 2019 NBA MVP stint and even older brother Thanasis’ tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks, this is no surprise. Nevertheless, today we’re going to look at some Kostas Antetokounmpo tattoos. Unlike his brother’s global success, Kostas in his collegiate years, only played […]

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard often lets his game do the talking. His road to the NBA was unconventional, playing for a relatively smaller college in Weber State. The man has always had an enormous chip on his shoulder and plays like it as well. Lillard’s on-court success is motivated by a number of […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is one of the fastest rising stars in the NBA. As good as he already is, Tatum lets his game do the talking for the most part. Today, however, the Celtics news we’re going to talk about isn’t about Tatum’s basketball skills, but his ink game. The former No. 3 […]

Bradley Beal has been a walking bucket so far this season. Before the basketball world was put on hiatus, he was actually second in scoring with an impressive 30.5 points per contest, a mark only surpassed by the beard, James Harden. If you watch the prolific scorer often enough, you’ll notice that he actually has […]

Tough, physical, and intense are the three words that can best describe the rivalry between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. Since the Ravens’ inception in 1996, they have played at least twice a year, often for divisional supremacy. The Steelers currently have the lead on their head-to-head matchups, winning 28-24 in a span of […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has a number of tattoos on his body. Not all of them are easy to spot because Davis is usually draped in an array of athletic gear. Thankfully, Davis is an NBA star and has tons of photos that reveal some of his permanent ink. Since Davis really hasn’t […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro is a no non-sense kind of guy. He’s fun. Seems. sharp. Everything you’d want to end up having him be your favorite NBA player. Today, though, we’re going to gander at some Tyler Herro tattoos. The sharpshooter from Wisconsin has been pretty spot-on thus far in his young NBA […]

The Boston Patriots were founded in 1960 and became the New England Patriots in 1971. There have been 28 starting quarterbacks in franchise history and many have been notable. For the first time since 2001, the Patriots will have a quarterback battle heading into training camp. Second year player Jarrett Stidham was believed to be […]

Often regarded as the most bitter and intense rivalry in the entire NFL, longtime foes, the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles, continue to make every single matchup count. With this back-and-forth rivalry dating all the way back to September 1960, the Cowboys currently lead the way with 69 wins over the Eagles, who have clocked […]

Two years after his trade to the Detroit Pistons, Blake Griffin may still be known to many as the face of the L.A. Clippers. Shortly after a “mock” jersey retirement ceremony to woo him back to the team and declaring the 6-foot-10 forward as a “Clipper for Life”, Griffin was booted into the Eastern Conference […]

There are just so many similarities between Shaquille O’Neal and Dwight Howard. It seemed like the most ideal situation for one Magic superstar to learn from an older one. But the two beefed way more than they bonded and that’s partly because of one weird reason – they both wanted to be called “Superman”. Shaq […]

The Los Angeles Rams have a long history spanning three cities. The franchise also has several Hall of Famers who have come through the organization at various pit stops. These are the best quarterbacks in Rams history. 5. Jim Everett (1986-93) The first name is the second most-recent quarterback featured on this list. Jim Everett […]

The Miami Dolphins have not been one of the more dominant NFL franchises as far as recent memory goes. However, prior to nearly two decades of mediocrity and mostly less than stellar play, the Dolphins were one of the top teams in the league during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. With stability and perennial playoff […]

The Indianapolis Colts famously went straight from one generational quarterback prospect to another prior to the 2012 season, but what did their QB situation look like before The Sheriff came to town? Here are the five best QBs in Colts history. 5. Jim Harbaugh, 1994-1997 Drafted 26th overall in 1987, Harbaugh spent the first seven […]

We all know that NBA 2K always leaves out some notable names. Without a doubt, 2K21 won’t be an exception too. Gamers have been itching to play Charles Barkley and Reggie Miller for so many years. It’s equally important to keep in mind that NBA 2K is not fully to blame. Sometimes there are things […]

The second-most prolific scorer in NBA history, Karl Malone has a net worth of around $85 million in 2020, per Wealthy Persons. Malone was born in Summerfield, Louisiana. He had nine siblings and wound up playing his college ball at Louisiana Tech before entering the NBA in 1985 with the Utah Jazz. The Mailman averaged […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a wealth of postseason experience and titles in the Super Bowl era. The Bay Area franchise has won five championships, cementing the legacies of multiple Hall of Fame quarterbacks. Here are the best gunslingers in the history of the West Coast franchise. 5. Jeff Garcia Jeff Garcia had the shortest […]

One of the greatest players in NBA history, Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell has a net worth around $10 million in 2020, per celebrity net worth. Russell was born on February 12, 1934 in Monroe, Louisiana. He played for the University of San Francisco basketball team, leading the school to two consecutive NCAA Championships. In […]

We all have something to say about an NBA 2K game, for better or worse. While NBA 2K games have generally been on a downward spiral ever since NBA 2K17, the franchise still has a loyal fanbase with great history. Here, we take a trip down memory lane and look at the best NBA 2K […]

You might be surprised to see just how much NBA players like video games. When they’re not on the court, a lot of players actually love to bring their A-Game to the virtual world. Besides obviously favoring NBA 2K as one of the games they usually play, a lot of other games such as Fortnite […]

The Minnesota Vikings have been eyeing a championship for years. In 2017, the Vikings reached the NFC Championship Game with Case Keenum under center. They felt they were just one player away and that led to one of the most criticized signings in recent memory. The Vikings and Kirk Cousins agreed to a three-year, $84 […]

Trae Young is one of the few young stars among the ranks of Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson, and Ja Morant, who have made headlines all over the world because of their explosive plays. He was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA Draft — and then traded to the Atlanta Hawks. There, the […]

The rivalry between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons isn’t one of the most storied feuds in NFL history and there’s a reason for that. The New Orleans franchise only entered the league in 1967 and more importantly, the two teams only started playing in the same division in the 1970 season. Another move […]

With the dog days of summer rapidly approaching, popular video game franchise NBA 2K released their cover designs earlier last week. The late great Kobe Bryant will be honored in a special ‘Mamba Forever’ edition, with superstar point guard Damian Lillard and sensational rookie Zion Williamson also getting featured front and center. The evolution of […]

If there’s anyone with an iconic basketball move, it’s NBA 1995 Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The imposing 7-foot-2 center may have been popularized because of his spectacular athleticism but it was his patented hook shot, “the Skyhook”, that cemented his legacy in the league.  Abdul-Jabbar was born as Ferdinand Lewis Alcindor Jr. He started […]

The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers have been battling on NFL fields for some time now, six decades this year to be exact. Playing their first-ever game against each other in 1960, the Niners-Cowboys rivalry game is one most fans have circled on their calendars especially since they do not get to meet every […]

Isiah Thomas made waves in the NBA in the 1980s as part of the infamous Detroit Pistons “Bad Boys” that won back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990. However, he remained relevant in the league long after that, and even beyond his playing days. Thomas also ended up becoming a very successful entrepreneur, and this turned […]

There are certain rivalries that carry more weight than others. The New England Patriots and New York Jets have a long history of drama that stems back for decades. In recent years, the rivalry has been one-sided. The Patriots have won 16 of the last 18 regular season matchups dating back to 2011. The Jets […]

It’s been quite an NFL ride for the Las Vegas Raiders. Over the past half decade of being part of the league, the franchise has moved to different arenas and cities which has helped to write them a colorful history. They’ve had their fair share of tough, heartbreaking losses but there have also been a […]

The Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears may combine to make up arguably be one of the best rivalries in the history of the NFL. The friction between these two historic franchises dates way back to 1921. In 200 played games, the Packers hold a slim advantage of 99 wins as compared to the […]

The New England Patriots are going to go through some growing pains this upcoming season. Their golden boy Tom Brady has moved on from the franchise and is being replaced by 2015 NFL MVP Cam Newton. But no matter what happens to them this season, I’d say they’ve already reached their quota in terms of […]