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Kawhi Leonard has been an enigma throughout most of his career. He has two NBA championship rings and achieved major success most people didn’t expect. But his career has some equally unexpected twists and turns that turned Kawhi from the silent budding star to headline-making superstar. We’ve been witness to three different versions of Kawhi […]

The Dallas Mavs have been one of the top teams in the West over the last two decades or so. This alone is an accomplishment itself being that the West is generally the tougher conference. And in the process of their pursuit of success, they have built rivalries with several teams. Some teams took the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the few franchises in NBA history which haven’t won a championship, let alone played in an NBA Finals. However, that doesn’t mean the Clippers haven’t experienced some great moments since becoming a professional team back in 1970. With that said, let’s take a look at the five best […]

Since being founded in 2004 by billionaire Robert Johnson, the Charlotte Bobcats, now reincarnated as the Charlotte Hornets, are arguably the least accomplished franchise in the NBA—at least on the court. The organization has produced just two All-Stars (Gerald Wallace and Kemba Walker, three times), three playoff appearances (2010, 2014, 2016), these unfortunate jerseys, and […]

For a team as old and iconic as the Chicago Bears, it’s rather puzzling that they haven’t boasted huge names at the quarterback position. There are still some solid signal-callers that have taken snaps throughout the franchise’s 100-year history, and here are the five best. 5. Erik Kramer, 1994-1998 Kramer signed with the Bears in […]

In 2017, the Philadelphia Eagles won their first Super Bowl in franchise history, putting a dent in the New England Patriots’ possible dynasty. Their most recent previous appearance in the Big Game was in the 2004 season, when they lost to the Patriots. Talk about redemption. Although the Eagles only recently won their first Super […]

During the 2015-16 season, Los Angeles Lakers point guard D’Angelo Russell filmed shooting guard Nick Young admitting that he cheated on his fiancée, Iggy Azalea. Russell and Young were close friends before this all went down. Russell filmed the video without Young’s consent, though. The video somehow got leaked to the public and all hell […]

Playing quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys is a position that faces an immense amount of pressure to succeed. When you’re under center for America’s Team, there’s a certain level of expectations that are placed on you. While the Cowboys have won five Super Bowls, they’be deployed a handful of formidable quarterbacks in their offense. Even […]

On Jan. 28, 2019, agent Rich Paul notified the New Orleans Pelicans that superstar big man Anthony Davis had no intention of signing a contract extension if and when presented and that he had requested a trade. After recovering from a left index finger injury, Davis played his first game for the Pelicans on Feb. […]

The Washington Redskins have had a long and successful history in the NFL. However, that does not mean everything has always gone their way. Despite being fifth all-time in wins (603) and seventh all-time in Super Bowl rings (three) the team has had some serious problems over the years. One major problem for Washington has […]

In the vaunted history of the NFL’s Green Bay Packers, many quarterbacks have come and gone through legendary Lambeau Field. Chief among them include several Super Bowl champions and MVP winners, like current star Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers is definitely not the only legend to don a Packers uniform and lead the offense to glory, though. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the benchmark teams in the NFL when it comes to success and continuity. The Rooney family’s franchise not only has the track record and reputation of a well-run organization, they have the rings to back it up. Even if the past decade was nowhere close to their best, the […]

The Baltimore Ravens have only been around sine 1996, but the younger NFL franchise have already won two Super Bowls. The team has typically been known for a stout defense, but good quarterback play is still required to win it all. Here are the three best signal-callers in Ravens history. 3. Trent Dilfer (2000) Originally […]

Celebrating their 100th year in the NFL this September, the Arizona Cardinals have had a long journey in football. Such longevity has given the Phoenix-based franchise a decent amount of high points to celebrate and, of course, moments they’d rather forget. They’ve also had their fair share of quarterbacks along the way. Anyone who knows […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a rich history filled with many successful seasons. One of the big reasons that the Chiefs have had that success is because of their quarterbacks. Patrick Mahomes has turned the franchise into one of the NFL’s best at the current time, but is he the best quarterback the team has […]

The Golden State Warriors were a league laughing stock for the better part of the late ’90s early 2000s, consistently at the bottom of the barrel and one of the few Western Conference teams that represented no imminent danger. It soon became evident that a complete change was needed to turn their fate around. Enter […]

Since their inception in 1960, the Los Angeles (and formerly San Diego) Chargers have been unable to win a Super Bowl, but boasted some of the NFL’s all-time greatest players. So many, in fact, that that Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Fouts and revolutionary head coach Don Coryell didn’t make this list, even though they […]

From Oakland, to Los Angeles to Las Vegas, the Raiders have been all over California. The Silver and Black have had their fair share of ups and downs but they’ve managed to make it to the playoffs time and time again. With a handful of titles both as part of the AFL and the NFL, […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ history dates all the way back to 1920 when they were based out of Chicago. After Chicago, they moved to St. Louis where they stayed through the 1987 season. In 1988 they moved to Phoenix and were named the Phoenix Cardinals up until 1994 when they changed their name to the Arizona […]

The NBA 2k brand has dominated the virtual arena and has captured basketball fans from across the globe. The unveiling of their annual cover athlete has been a major event and has given gamers something to look forward to come Fall. Let’s take a look at the most iconic NBA 2k covers since it’s 1999 […]

LeBron James has had a colorful career, to say the least. Unlike other great players in the past that have stuck it out with one or two teams throughout their entire career, James has taken a different path towards greatness. As of writing, LeBron has had four stops in his career with three different teams […]

Since becoming a pro team in 1948, the Los Angeles Lakers franchise has made the playoffs 61 times and won a whopping 16 NBA titles. Only the Boston Celtics (17) have won more championships than the Lakers. Some of the greatest players in NBA history have suited up for the Purple and Gold at some […]

The Miami Dolphins were once one of the most dominant franchises in the NFL, though recent history wouldn’t prove such a theory to be very true nowadays. Even though the Dolphins have been forced to take a major backseat to the heralded New England Patriots in the AFC East for the last 20 years or […]

The Golden State Warriors have made the playoffs 35 times and won six championships in franchise history. Some of the greatest players in NBA history such as Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Chris Mullin, Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant have played for the Warriors, so it’s not a surprise to see that the organization has had […]

Yes, there are other basketball documentaries besides The Last Dance. Without a doubt, Michael Jordan’s latest documentary piqued the interest of fans all over the world for similar content. Without live basketball to cheer on, basketball documentaries have recently become more popular as fans look to divert their attention elsewhere. Here are the 10 best […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a storied history with countless superstars donning the purple and gold. There’s a legitimate argument over who is the greatest player in franchise history, but the late Kobe Bryant is certainly in the discussion for guys who belong in the mix. On Dec. 18, 2017, the Lakers retired two jersey […]

The Buffalo Bills have had more than their fair share of heartbreak since their inception in 1960 but have also featured some NFL legends. Here are the five biggest. 5. Andre Reed, wide receiver Running back Thurman Thomas received heavy consideration for this list, but Reed beats him out due to his ranking on the […]

Having formed in 1968, the Cincinnati Bengals are one of the shorter-tenured teams in the NFL. Though their run in the league has not been as long as some, they’ve had their fair share of successful seasons even if they haven’t won a title just yet. But 14 postseason appearances, nine division championships and two […]

Since becoming the youngest MVP in NBA history with his hometown Chicago Bulls in 2011, Derrick Rose has undergone four knee surgeries, been traded twice and even been waived once. Rose has played for the New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons since his trade from the Bulls in the summer of […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are one of the NFL’s older franchises, and as such, have boasted some of the league’s all-time greats. Quarterback Carson Wentz may eventually make his way onto this list, but it’s still too early to tell. For now, here are the five biggest legends in Eagles history. 5. Andy Reid, head coach […]

One of two founding members left from the original NFL alongside the Arizona Cardinals, the Chicago Bears have one of the most storied and winningest histories in the league. Nine NFL Championships, a Super Bowl win, and the most regular-season wins in NFL history. Not bad for the franchise that will be celebrating its 100th […]

The Atlanta Falcons still haven’t won a Super Bowl, but they have had a rich history, and a few times they were close to winning it all. If the Falcons wouldn’t have blown a 28-3 lead against the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI, that entire team would have been legendary, but instead, they […]

Since finding their footing in the NFL in the mid-1970s, the Denver Broncos have been one of the league’s most successful and consistent franchises. They’ve won eight AFC titles, three Super Bowls and recorded only seven losing seasons. Accordingly, the franchise has employed a slew of NFL greats: eight members of the Pro Football Hall […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made some flashy signings during the 2020 offseason, bringing in Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. If those two want to become all-time greats in franchise lore, it’s going to take a lot of success. The Buccaneers joined the NFL in 1976, and since that point, they’ve had a lot of memorable […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is without a doubt one of the best coaches to ever hit the NBA sidelines. He is the winningest coach of the league and also one the most real – bringing his A-game every time he steps foot in the court as well as the cameras. Pop is […]

LeBron James has a lot to live up to as the latest face of the Los Angeles Lakers. He has the present burden of trying to bring the title back to LA, which has won the second most championships in NBA history. But there’s a different Laker milestone that LeBron James is definitely keeping his […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter in NBA history and it’s not even close. Seemingly every night he steps on to the court for the Warriors, Curry is hitting spectacular shots with ease and driving opposing coaches and defenders crazy. While Curry isn’t athletic and can’t jump like fellow […]

The New Orleans Saints have become a perennial playoff team and Super Bowl contender over the last 15 or so years, though things have not always been on the upswing for the now dominant NFC South franchise. Even so, playing in New Orleans has always given players the platform to turn into superstars while the […]

The 2019-20 NBA season is scheduled to resume on July 30 at Walt Disney World in sunny Orlando, Florida. 22 teams will be partaking in the resumption of the season, with each club playing eight seeding games before the 2020 playoffs start. The Brooklyn Nets, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards will battle it out for […]