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The San Antonio Spurs are indeed one of the most distinguished franchises in NBA history. The Silver and Black have proven that you don’t need to be a big market team to achieve success, winning a total of five NBA titles since the beginning of the new millennium. The team’s long-time head coach Gregg Popovich […]

LeBron James and the Miami Heat formed the dominant team of the early 2010s. They won two championships and made four straight NBA Finals appearances during their run. Before the Golden State Warriors’ eventual rise, they were the alpha dogs of the NBA. But apparently, the Heat were just one loss away from an early […]

The Buffalo Bills are one of 12 NFL franchises who don’t have a Super Bowl win. They are tied with the Minnesota Vikings with the most Super Bowl appearances without a win. Buffalo first made the Super Bowl in 1990 and did so for three consecutive years afterward. The 1990 Bills represented the franchise’s best […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have a long history of explosive running backs and head coaches that like to use them in a multitude of ways. Heading into the 2020 season, the Eagles’ running back group is anything but impressive after Miles Sanders. Sanders burst onto the scene as a rookie and showed that he is capable […]

The Carolina Panthers, as one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, are mostly known for being Cam Newton’s former team. However, they’ve rostered some very good players since 1995, including some solid running backs. Here are the five best. 3. Jonathan Stewart, 2008-2017 The Panthers drafted Stewart 13th overall in 2008, and although he didn’t exactly […]

An NBA player in WWE sort of makes sense. Typically, NBA players are imagined on how they would fare in the NFL. However, if you think about it, a lot of traits from both sports can also translate to wrestling too. In all three, you would need size, strength, speed, technique, etc to succeed. Therefore, […]

While LeBron James is busy gearing up for another shot at the title as a Laker, all we can do right now is speculate on the “what ifs” of his career. Particularly, it’s always interesting to think about a scenario in which an elite player never jumped ship and stayed the course throughout his career. […]

Care to guess just how many tattoos Brandon Ingram actually has? Believe it or not, he has a whopping 46 tattoos all over his body. Therefore, it only makes sense that this makes him one of the most tattooed men in the entire NBA. As a matter of fact, he started getting inked as early […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had some unforgettable players represent the franchise over the years. Unlike the majority of NBA teams or even teams in other professional sports like the MLB and NFL, the iconic players that have worn the purple and gold have defined eras in league history. From legends like George Mikan, Jerry […]

The Chicago Bears are one of a few teams who will be celebrating their 100th anniversaries soon and recently we’ve taken a look back at some of the greatest teams, players and quarterbacks to ever represent the Windy City. Today, we dive back into Bears history and rank the three best running backs in Chicago’s […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars, one of the youngest NFL franchises, can boast a pretty well-rounded history of running backs coming through the organization. Besides the top two (very obvious) names, the Jaguars, in spite of being 25 years young, have had talent in the backfield. These are three of the best running backs in Jacksonville history. […]

The Houston Texans have been around since 2002. Despite their lack of time as part of the NFL, they have had some top-tier running backs line up in the backfield over the years. Houston will have a strong duo in the backfield heading into the 2020 season. Duke Johnson Jr. will be backing up David […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have long been a bastion for solid quarterback play, including their two MVP seasons coinciding with Super Bowl runs in the 1980s. However, several running backs have come through the franchise and made significant contributions. Here are three of the best Bengals’ running backs. 3. Pete Johnson (1977-83) The first name on […]

The Buffalo Bills are back on the rise. After a 17-year playoff drought, the Bills have qualified in two of the last three seasons and will enter the 2020 season as a favorite in the AFC East. Buffalo has built its defense and added who they hope is their franchise quarterback in Josh Allen. Over […]

The Kansas City Chiefs currently have the NFL’s best quarterback (and just signed him to a nearly half-billion dollar extension), but they’ve also boasted some excellent running backs over the past 20 years. Here are the three best runners in Chiefs history. 3. Larry Johnson (2003-09) Drafted 27th overall in 2003 out of Penn State, […]

Paul George may be the most popular two-way player in the basketball industry at this moment. After so many years and in an emotional fashion, the 30-year old, 6-foot-8 forward has found his way back home to LA with the Clippers. Today, though, we’re going to take a look at some Paul George tattoos. George […]

In 2020, the Detroit Lions backfield has the highest upside that it has had in a while, with speedster Kerryon Johnson hitting his third season, versatile rookie D’Andre Swift coming into the fold and former Alabama standout Bo Scarborough as a probable goal-line and short-yardage specialist. The Lions haven’t seen consistent production from the running […]

Stephen Curry is the NBA’s poster boy. He’s a great guy, with a great family, and is very religious too. He’s pretty much the guy you want your kid idolizing growing up. Then again, as with very other player in the league, Curry has been involved in more than a few confrontational moments with referees […]

LeBron James is one of the nicest players on and off the court. He has navigated his illustrious career with minimal to no controversies, he’s opened up his own school to help the less fortunate kids from his home town, and he seems to get along with pretty much everyone everywhere. The same holds true […]

The greats always finish on a high note. Or at least that’s the ultimate goal for every single NBA player. Especially NBA legends. After all, who would want to end his career with a loss? Below we’ve rounded out some of the most memorable final game performances of some former NBA players with legendary status. […]

When you talk about the San Francisco 49ers, you’re talking about one of the most established franchises in the league. As one of the oldest franchises in the NFL, they’ve truly cemented themselves as a powerhouse in the NFC by winning 20 division championships between 1979-2019. They’ve also won five of their seven Super Bowl […]

As of writing, the record-holder for the oldest player to have ever played in the league is Nat Hickey of the Providence Steamrollers. The 5-foot-11 guard made his debut at 45 years of age during the 1947-48 season. Interestingly, he was the coach of the Steamrollers at that time, and apparently, he had a strong […]

The Denver Broncos are often associated with terrific quarterback play, thanks to the illustrious career of Pro Football Hall of Famer and multi-time Super Bowl champion, John Elway, who currently serves as a top front office executive for the heralded AFC West franchise. However, the Broncos were a successful team for many years and have […]

The Indianapolis Colts, formerly of Baltimore, are best known for having some legendary quarterbacks throughout franchise history, but the team has boasted some excellent running backs as well. Here are the three best running back in Indianapolis Colts history. Honorable mention: Lenny Moore, 1956-1967 Moore was the ninth overall pick in 1956, and over his […]

As soon as the league was forced to put the season on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, NBA officials already sat down (remotely, of course) to try and figure out the best course of action on how they would be able to get the season started again some time down the road. Finally, after […]

The NBA’s scheduled restart is fast approaching. But as we draw closer and closer to the date, the list of players who will be sitting out is growing by the minute. We already had a few big-name stars who weren’t going to be playing due to injury in Brooklyn Nets players Kyrie Irving and Kevin […]

The NBA has had its share of phenomenal individual matchups. Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain went at it as the two colossal pioneers of the league in the 1960s. Meanwhile, Magic Johnson and Larry Bird formed one of the most dynamic rivalries (and friendships) in sports as preeminent stars for the Los Angeles Lakers and […]

NBA fans will always wonder why the universe never aligned Kobe Bryant and LeBron James to face off in a blockbuster NBA Finals. It was 2009. LeBron James had established himself as a legitimate superstar in the NBA. He had just won his first MVP and led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the best record in […]

When it comes to ink, it’s always a good idea to see what a trendsetter is doing. Allen Iverson was simply way more than crossovers and stepping over people, as he was an icon that changed the NBA. With memorable quotes about practice all the way to fashion trends, it’s safe to say that he […]

Before 2015, it could be said that not a whole lot of people knew what a banana boat was. But once LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Paul popularized it, it became something of a cultural phenomenon. Well, in a funny, stupid kind of way. It all began five years ago when James, Wade, Paul […]

In 2019, NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Los Angeles Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, Milwaukee Bucks owner Wes Edens and Boston Celtics owners Emilia Fazzalari and Wyc Grousbeck created Cincoro Tequila. Per Sip Whiskey, Cincoro Tequila is made using agaves sourced from private farms in both the Highlands and Lowlands of Jalisco, Mexico. The different […]

The Dallas Cowboys organization has been around for around 60 years and they have set the bar for all NFL teams. And it’s easy to see why when looking through the Cowboys’ franchise resume. In 60 seasons in the NFL, the Cowboys hold an all-time regular season record of 520 wins, 388 losses and six […]

The Atlanta Falcons don’t have an incredibly rich history. Since becoming an NFL franchise in 1966, the Falcons have only made a pair of Super Bowl appearances, losing both times. Also, between 1966 and 1990, Atlanta only made three trips to the playoffs. So, clearly, the Falcons’ organization struggled to get off the ground for […]

It will be hard to find an NFL team with a more successful history than the Pittsburgh Steelers. They have six Super Bowl championships, tied for the most in the league. They have had plenty of legendary players pass through their locker room whether they were quarterbacks, wide receivers or defensive lineman. Pittsburgh has also […]

Everyone makes mistakes. The NBA Draft history is full of the examples of tragic mishaps that general managers and NBA personnel have made over the history of the NBA. Of course, the NBA Draft has produced some of the NBA’s most brightest stars which include Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and so […]

The Cleveland Browns have boasted some of the NFL’s all-time greatest running backs through the franchise’s 74-year history. If current star Nick Chubb sticks around long enough, he’ll make his way onto this list, but for now, here are the three best runners who have played for the Browns in franchise history. 3. Marion Motley, […]

In 1995, Art Modell and the Cleveland Browns infamously decided to move their franchise to Baltimore. Cleveland wasn’t left empty-handed though as the league settled with Modell that he would allow the relocation only if he would leave the Browns’ name and history in Ohio. Modell agreed and the Baltimore Ravens were born. The Ravens […]

The history of the New York Giants dates back to 1925. That means there are many running backs who have lined up in the backfield and carried the ball. The Giants selected Saquon Barkley with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. He burst onto the scene as a rookie with over 2,000 […]

Since being drafted by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, Carmelo Anthony, then from Syracuse University eventually shot up to the ranks of NBA icons as one of the most feared scorers in the league. Back in 2003, Lebron James was the first pick overall, Melo was the third. Today, however, we’re going to talk about […]