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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 […]

Through their moves to and from St. Louis and Los Angeles, the Rams have typically avoided complete disaster in free agency, as long as the extension they gave to Todd Gurley in 2018 doesn’t count. Considering only free agents coming from other teams, here are the five worst since L.A. originally entered the NFL as […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had some good players dating back to their days in San Diego. The team’s  first season was back in 1960, but the Chargers still have not won a Super Bowl championship yet. Even though they yet to win the NFL’s ultimate prize, the Chargers have still boast very good teams […]

Back in 1995, the first USB device was introduced by Intel, allowing people to store and access data more efficiently. At the same time as that invention, the Jacksonville Jaguars became an expansion franchise in the NFL. Throughout the team’s first 25 years of existence, they’ve had plenty of successful seasons despite not winning a […]

The Cincinnati Bengals first competed professionally in 1968, but they still have yet to find a Super Bowl victory. Even though the Bengals haven’t won a Super Bowl, they have still had some elite teams that have changed the direction of their franchise. The Bengals have had three players who have played on their team […]

The Philadelphia 76ers own a rich history as one of the oldest franchises in the NBA. Initially debuting as the Syracuse Nationals, the franchise relocated to the City of Brotherly Love and became the 76ers in 1963. With their background, the Sixers have created some heated rivalries with several teams and players throughout its existence. […]

Much like any other team in the NBA, the Houston Rockets have their fair share of intense rivalries throughout the league. Our list here today dates all the way back to the 1980s, and also includes a more dated rivalry in the 2010s. Without further adieu, here are the Rockets’ four most hated rivals. Boston […]

The San Francisco 49ers are back on the rise. They will enter the 2020 season as the top dog in the NFC after a 13-3 season that ended in a Super Bowl loss. Head coach Kyle Shanahan received a big extension and will look to lead the team to similar fate this season. San Francisco […]

The Buffalo Bills played their first game in 1960, and although they haven’t ever won a Super Bowl, they have still had plenty of good teams and players. The Bills are the only team in NFL history to make four consecutive Super Bowls. The Bills have had 13 players and coaches who have contributed to […]

The Arizona Cardinals are professional football’s oldest franchise. The team was founded in 1898, as the Morgan Athletic Club in Chicago, and eventually became the Chicago Cardinals in 1920 as a co-charter member of the NFL. Since, the franchise has called two other locations home (St. Louis, Arizona), won one NFL championship (1947), and came […]

The first season for the Chicago Bears was all the way back in 1921 and since then there have been many elite players who have been apart of their squad. Even though they have been around for almost 100 years, they have only won one Super Bowl. They probably should have a few more with […]

The Miami Dolphins still have the only undefeated season in NFL history. They were led by one of the best head coaches ever in Don Shula and had legendary players in the lineup. The Dolphins are hoping that they have their next great quarterback in Tua Tagovailoa. They selected the Alabama product with the fifth-overall […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was drafted into the NBA at just 17 years old and retired at 37, and his hair went through a number of different styles throughout this 20-year span. So not only did basketball fans all over the world witness the evolution of his game, but also the evolution of […]

Father Time has yet to catch up to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in the hardwood. However, James’ crown jewel has been noticeably balding for years, and his hairline has been the butt of jokes for quite some time now. LeBron James is indeed enjoying yet another MVP-worthy season, with averages of 25.7 points, […]

The Denver Broncos have a lot of success throughout their history, winning three Super Bowls, appearing in even more. To win a Super Bowl takes elite players, something the Broncos had throughout their history. The Broncos have eight players in the Hall of Fame, but there are plenty more that probably should be, but haven’t […]

Like any other NFL franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have encountered the highest of highs and lowest of lows over the years. One thing remains true, though, as the Buccaneers — no matter the uniform whether it be the creamsicles or current pewter, red and black — have always been a tough out in both the […]

The Carolina Panthers may be one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, but that doesn’t mean they haven’t had their fair share of free agency misses. Here are the team’s five worst offseason signings since 1995. 5. Keyshawn Johnson, 2006 Giving a wide receiver a four-year $14 million contract with $5 million guaranteed isn’t bad on […]

Since Bert Bell secured the rights for an NFL franchise and the Frankford Yellow Jackets went bankrupt in 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles have been one of the NFL’s premiere franchises. They’ve sold out every game since 1999, boast one of the most passionate fan bases and consistently rank amongst the NFL’s best performers in attendance. […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are celebrating their second Super Bowl title in franchise history. In 2019, the Chiefs hoisted the Lombardi Trophy led by a quarterback that has a great chance to be at the top of this list one day. Patrick Mahomes has only been the started in Kansas City for two years, but […]