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Love him or hate him, the slim reaper is deeply missed on the hardwood floor. However, there’s no reason not to admire the jerseys that Kevin Durant has worn over the years. Take a look at the five best jerseys ever ranked from worst to best. 5. 2001-2008 Seattle SuperSonics Away jersey This is more […]

Kim Robertson might know that fans of Kawhi Leonard have wanted him to say more. He is known as a family man of few words who lets his play do almost all the talking. Kawhi Leonard was unable to celebrate his first Finals win and Finals MVP trophy with his Dad. He worked under his […]

When the Indiana Pacers drafted Kawhi Leonard with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 draft and traded him to the San Antonio Spurs in a draft-night trade involving George Hill, not a lot of pundits thought the San Diego State product was going to carve out a Hall of Fame career. However, through hard […]

The Tennessee Titans are once again one of the top teams in the AFC and perhaps the entire NFL with the 2020 campaign now officially looming. With the once lowly franchise only recently restoring its toughness, talent and passion after years of less than stellar play, the Titans continue to create memorable moments for the […]

While the 28-3 debacle from Super Bowl LI stings deeply for the fan base of the Atlanta Falcons, there have been plenty of great moments in this history of this franchise. June 30, 1965, marks the first day that the Falcons were considered a member of the NFL, and they have not looked back since, […]

The Denver Broncos are fortunate to be winners of three Super Bowl championships, but it wasn’t always that way, and it did take a long time to finally summit the immortal-making mountain that is winning the yearly title. The Broncos have more than a handful of successful and joyous moments over their 60-year history as […]

The Indianapolis Colts are blessed to have a couple of rings in their drawer, although the two Super Bowl–era championships occurred 36 years apart, to fans’ both collective dismay and pride. Besides the championship runs, which moments stand out as the greatest in Colts franchise history? 5. Young Peyton Manning’s first playoff win After selecting […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard purchased a $13.3 million, 13,000 square foot home in Rancho Santa Fe, California last year while he was still playing for the Toronto Raptors. Set on a lot of more than five acres, the Tuscan-style estate has been renovated and updated for modern-day living. Leonard signed a […]

When he won his MVP award in 2014 with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant delivered a powerful and emotional speech in which he thanked his mom, Wanda Durant, for everything she has done for him. As a single mom of two by the time she was 21-years-old, Wanda tirelessly worked to make ends meet […]

Kawhi Leonard is not your typical NBA superstar thanks to his demeanor, but he is typical due to the fact that he is the owner of a number of very impressive records in the league. While Leonard didn’t come into the league with a lot of fanfare, he has since blossomed into one of the most […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a rich history dating all the way back to their first year in 1960. This is a team that has won two Super Bowls but do those make the cut in the five greatest moments in Chiefs history? Let’s break down the five greatest moments in Chiefs history. 5. Chiefs […]

The New Orleans Saints history wasn’t too rich early on, but they have made up for that the last couple of decades. This has been a franchise that has dealt with a lot of gloom, but they have also found recent success. From the Saints bringing in quarterback Drew Brees to winning a Super Bowl, […]

Kyrie Irving is a very interesting dude. He’s simply not like any other basketball player in the league. However, there might be one or two things you don’t know about the All-Star point guard. Below are some not-so-known facts about Irving, that may (or may not) change your perception of him. 1. A Basketball Prodigy […]

The Dallas Cowboys have had a number of key moments in their history that changed their franchise forever. From the Roger Staubach years to Troy Aikman winning Super Bowls, there has been a lot of success. But which moments are the best? Let’s take a look at the five best moments in Cowboys history. 5. […]

Unlike most of his basketball contemporaries, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant chooses to have his tattoos on inconspicuous parts of his body. Durant has opted to keep his arms completely free from ink but had a lot of work done on other areas. The former MVP usually keeps his artwork under wraps and is often […]

Kevin Durant is not exactly the most likable player in the NBA. He sort of has that love-him-or-hate him vibe going for him, and is certainly one of the most polarizing superstars in the league. This wasn’t always the case for Durant, though. During his younger years, he once held an image of being a […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard is indeed the best two-way superstar in the league right now. His stock has considerably risen in recent years, as the 28-year-old forward has already two NBA titles, two Finals MVPs, and four All-Star appearances under his belt. The Klaw is enjoying a remarkable first season in LA, tallying  […]

There are few bigger names in the NBA than Kevin Durant. He’s had a highly-decorated basketball career, and will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest ever. There are a few tidbits that you may not know about the former MVP winner, though. Today we have five that might just give you […]

Wayne Pratt knows that Kevin Durant’s mom is one of the best-known moms in professional sports. Wanda Durant is seen in attendance at most of Kevin’s games and even made a movie with Lifetime about raising two sons as a single mom. Because of this well-known story, it is assumed by some that Kevin Durant […]

With two NBA championships and two Finals MVP’s, a league MVP in 2013-14, nine All-NBA nods, and 10 All-Star appearances, Kevin Durant is undoubtedly one of the greatest to ever play the game. Durant has won numerous awards and broken several records through his career. If the 31-year old superstar retired today, there’s no doubt […]

The Carolina Panthers are one of the newest franchises in the NFL. In fact, the organization is younger than a lot of NFL fans. Carolina was established in 1995, the same year as the Jacksonville Jaguars. That means that they still do not even have 30 years under their belt yet. However, that does not […]

The Washington Redskins are one of the most successful franchises in the history of the NFL. In fact, they have the fifth-most wins in NFL history with 603. At the same time, they have three Super Bowl rings, which ranks seventh all-time. So the numbers are there. And obviously, in that time, there have been […]

Since entering the NBA in 2007, Kevin Durant has established himself as one of the best players in NBA history. The 6-foot-10 scoring machine has compiled averages of 27.0 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 849 regular-season games with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors. As all superstars do, Durant takes his […]

The Baltimore Ravens have been an NFL franchise ever since Major League Soccer became a league in the United States in 1996. While Baltimore was once the city that the Colts played in from 1950-1983, the Ravens were made an expansion team in the late 1990s. Even though the team hasn’t been around long, they’ve […]

During the summer of 2018, Kawhi Leonard requested a trade from the San Antonio Spurs and was dealt to the Toronto Raptors. Several stuff transpired during the 2017-18 season which ultimately led to Leonard leaving the franchise, one of the hallmark organizations in the NBA. Spurs legend Tony Parker’s comments about his quad injury being […]

During the summer of 2016, Kevin Durant sent shockwaves throughout the sports world when he signed with the Golden State Warriors, who had won an NBA record 73 games in the previous season. As expected, Oklahoma City Thunder fans began burning their Durant jerseys, as they felt betrayed by KD. OKC had a 3-1 series […]

Despite their lack of success over the past 20 years, the Cleveland Browns are one of the NFL’s most illustrious franchises, with plenty of great moments throughout the team’s 74-year history. Here are their top five moments. 5. Clay Matthews seals the playoff win against the Buffalo Bills – 1990 Even though the Browns never […]

The Arizona Cardinals, or as they were previously known as, the Chicago Cardinals and then the St. Louis Cardinals, have enjoyed their fair share of success ever since they were officially deemed a professional football franchise back in 1960. While their current roster boasts some superstars like wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and DeAndre Hopkins, as […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have typically been one of the NFL’s better teams over the past 20 years, but have never quite been able to get over the hump into the elite category. A reason for this may be some of the franchise’s misses in free agency; here are the five most egregious examples. 5. […]

“What ifs” are very common in professional sports. What if Player X didn’t get injured? What if Team X didn’t make that trade? What if X scenario happened the year before? What if Rajon Rondo developed a consistent jump shot? Okay, that last one is awfully specific, but it is a question that many have […]

In my tortured existence as a New York Jets fan, truly “great” moments have come few and far between. The franchise has provided one sustained run of contention since I’ve been an adult, and, tragically,  is more closely associated with historic bloopers and varying degrees of incompetency rather than excellence and winning. But! That doesn’t […]

NBA players are known for a lot of things. Being good at basketball is the most obvious, but there’s some who are also known for hurling punches toward people or things. It sounds odd, but it should! NBA players punching things often result in injury. With that being the case, we’re going to look at […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has had the luxury of playing alongside many incredible talents over the years. After basically being a one-man show in his first stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, James teamed up with his 2003 draft mates’ Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form the Miami Heat Big 3 in 2010. […]

The Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns were indeed one of the most exciting teams of the mid-to-late 2000s. With the two-time MVP orchestrating their high octane-offense,  guys like Amar’e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, and Joe Johnson all benefited from his playmaking brilliance. While their fast-paced style won a lot of regular-season games, that squad failed to emerge […]

The Raiders — regardless of if you know them for their days in Oakland or strictly are referring to them by their new Las Vegas name — are one of the most well-known members of the NFL around. Their storied history, their penchant for having some of the most unforgiving fans when it comes to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets before the start of the 2011-12 lockout season and became instant title contenders. The team had a lethal Big Three of Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan. Unfortunately, the Lob City Clippers never got past the second round of the playoffs during the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have had quite the offseason in 2020 thus far. First and foremost, the Buccaneers struck gold when they were able to prevail as the victors in the sweepstakes for Tom Brady. Then, with Brady needing a familiar face around, Tampa Bay was able to negotiate a trade for Rob Gronkowski. The […]

The Minnesota Vikings still haven’t won a Super Bowl, but they have had some moments throughout their history that are still talked about regularly, especially between Vikings fans. This is a highly debated list, with a few moments just missing out on the list, but let’s take a look at the five greatest moments in […]

Despite only possessing one Super Bowl victory in four appearances, the Los Angeles Rams are one of the oldest and most historic franchises in the NFL. With more than an entire team’s worth of Hall of Famers and All-Pros, it was challenging to cut Los Angeles’ top ranks down to five players. Even among the […]