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New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has received immense criticism regarding his weight throughout his NBA career, and Charles Barkley, who struggled with his weight during his own time in the league, said he hopes Williamson listens to his advice. On the latest episode of “Club Shay Shay” with Shannon Sharpe, Barkley, while discussing his […]

The Denver Nuggets have their work cut out for them in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. The Nuggets lost Game 1 of their Timberwolves matchup 106-99 on Saturday night after a dominant Anthony Edwards performance. Of course, Denver received a hefty contribution from Nikola Jokic. However, the center needed more from his star […]

The UFC’s return to Rio de Janeiro at UFC 301 was supposed to be a coronation for Welsh phenom Jack Shore. The undefeated grappler, with a suffocating ground game, was an underdog heading into his featherweight showdown with Joanderson Brito, a dangerous Brazilian striker. What transpired, however, was a horrific display of Muay Thai destruction […]

The Chicago Sky started their 2024 WNBA season with an intense preseason matchup against the Minnesota Lynx. Chicago fell 92-81 in a game that saw Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso make their professional debuts. Both stars had solid showings and left plenty of room to grow. Chicago started their 2024 WNBA preseason campaign after a […]

Florida A&M announced a historic donation during their Saturday afternoon commencement ceremony. The institution is receiving a $237 million gift from Gregory Gerami and the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust. Florida A&M also announced the gift on their social media accounts moments after the announcement at the graduation ceremony. 🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🌎 Florida A&M […]

Over the past few years, the popularity of women’s basketball and the WNBA have exploded. Average television viewership for WNBA games jumped about 25% from 2022 to 2023, and with the arrivals of college basketball superstars Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Kamilla Cardoso, among others, the W may be about take off to another level […]

Watching Donovan Mitchell drop 50 points in a series-clinching game against the Orlando Magic was exactly why the Cleveland Cavaliers moved heaven and earth to acquire him. Especially when it’s clear that this young Cavs team still isn’t as battle-tested, and when things got tight they failed to meet Mitchell at the summit. All of […]

The Dallas Mavericks may be in the Western Conference, but the organization has some pretty deep connections in the upcoming Eastern Conference semifinals series between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, thanks to former coach Rick Carlisle, now with the Pacers, and former player Jalen Brunson, now the Knicks’ star. The Knicks and Pacers […]

Britney Spears’ ex-husband is breaking his silence on the alleged hotel incident that went down this week. Sam Asghari, who Spears married in 2022, told Us Weekly that he “feels terrible” over the situation. “Sam will always have a soft spot for Britney and will always be protective over her,” a source told the outlet. “Sam […]

After his Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated from the NBA Playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke to the media and discussed a potential contract extension. During the post-game press conference, Lue, whose name has been thrown out by reporters as a Los Angeles Lakers head coaching target […]

The Dallas Stars had the defending Stanley Cup champions on the ropes, with a glorious opportunity to knock out the Vegas Golden Knights on the road in Game 6 and book their ticket to Round 2 for the second straight year. Instead, the Knights showed their championship mettle, beating the Stars 2-0 on the back […]

Although some people may be hesitant to label Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry a point guard considering he’s the greatest shooter in basketball history, he is inarguably one of the best players ever for his size. Despite being just 6 feet 2 inches, Curry has transformed the sport, but if it was up to […]

The Nashville Predators had an excellent opportunity to send their Western Conference first-round series with the Vancouver Canucks back north to Canada for Game 7 — but instead, the team was unable to score a single goal in a back-breaking 1-0 loss in front of the home crowd on Friday night. The Canucks scored with […]

Donovan Mitchell played the game of his life. Scoring 50 points, the Cleveland Cavaliers star put on an offensive clinic during his team’s clash against the Orlando Magic on Friday. There was only one problem, however: the Cavs lost Game 6. Falling to the Magic with a final score of 103-96, Mitchell and Co. will […]

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to a 114-101 Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night. The win ultimately clinched a series victory over LA, as the Mavs will battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second-round of the NBA playoffs. Kyrie once again had a […]

After a narrow one-point loss in Game 5, the Orlando Magic bounced back on Friday with a 103-96 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6. This win evened the series at 3-3 and set up a decisive Game 7. Despite Donovan Mitchell’s remarkable 50-point performance, including all 18 of Cleveland’s fourth-quarter points, the Magic’s […]

The Atlanta Braves take on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Our MLB odds series has our Braves Dodgers prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Braves Dodgers. The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are the two foremost favorites to make the National League Championship Series. They have been the best regular-season teams in the […]

The San Diego Padres take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Our MLB odds series has our Padres Diamondbacks prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Padres Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres are both under .500 entering this game. They both need to make sure they don’t fall too far behind the Los […]

The New York Mets take on the Tampa Bay Rays. Our MLB odds series has our Mets Rays prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mets Rays. The New York Mets have been a volatile team so far this season. Which version is the real one? The Mets lost their first five games of […]

The Los Angeles Angels take on the Cleveland Guardians. Our MLB odds series has our Angels Guardians prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Angels Guardians. The Los Angeles Angels are having a bad season which just got worse earlier this week. The Angels learned that franchise player and MLB superstar Mike Trout will […]

Following the Milwaukee Bucks’ loss to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs, Stephen A. Smith believes that changes should be made. The Bucks were dealt with a bad hand as Giannis Antetokounmpo dealt with injuries throughout the season, including a calf strain that put him out for the entire series against […]

The Washington Commanders were set up to exit the 2024 NFL Draft with an absolute haul. That’s exactly what they did. Not only did they have the second overall pick, which they used on LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels but they didn’t stop there. The Commanders would up with three second-round picks and two thirds to […]

University of Charlotte women’s basketball coach Tomekia Reed recently received glowing words of support from South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and UConn’s Geno Auriemma, two giants in the women’s college basketball landscape. Reed left for Charlotte after leading Jackson State’s program for the last six seasons. “Charlotte got a great hire in Tomekia Reed,” said reigning […]

With the second round of the NBA Playoffs set to begin, the Western Conference Semifinals matchup between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves lies at the forefront of title contention. Both teams are eager for something to prove. The Nuggets are looking to be the first team to repeat as NBA champions since the Golden […]

It isn’t hyperbole to say that this might be one of the season’s most important series for the Toronto Blue Jays when they visit the Washington Nationals. The Blue Jays were supposed to be contenders in the American League East, but a string of abysmal offensive play has caused some doubt. They need to turn […]

The Colorado Rockies are one of the worst teams in the Majors and have lost eight of their last ten games. They travel to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates for a three-game series this weekend, who have also lost seven of their past eight games. One of these teams will have to end their losing […]

After the first postseason sweep in franchise history, the Minnesota Timberwolves now turn their eyes to the defending champs. Of course, the Denver Nuggets are not an easy task. At times, Nikola Jokic appears to be an unsolvable problem. His passing vision makes doubling him nearly impossible. However, his strength and touch make him a […]

The 2024 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, will occur on Saturday, May 4th. It’s an important year, as it will be the 150th running of the historic race. The event will feature 14 races, with the top five of the main event dividing the $5 million prize. The main event is at […]

In a significant revelation that has stirred the gaming community, a well-known leaker, AestheticGamer, also known as Dusk Golem, has shared promising news regarding the development of the eagerly awaited Resident Evil 9. This update has sparked renewed enthusiasm among fans of the iconic survival horror series, Capcom’s flagship franchise known for its intense gameplay […]

Helldivers 2, a strategic cooperative game that has won the hearts of many for its dynamic gameplay, has recently found itself at the center of controversy due to an unexpected policy change. The decision to require PlayStation Network (PSN) account linkage for Steam users has sparked widespread dissatisfaction, manifesting in a flurry of negative reviews […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have had a very busy offseason. They have overhauled just about every facet of their franchise save for quarterback Justin Herbert. Brandon Staley and Tom Telesco were shown the door and were ultimately replaced with Jim Harbaugh and Joe Hortiz. Those two have made a flurry of moves since taking over. […]

Suns’ Power Forward Kevin Durant joins a small list of 100 OVR players in NBA 2K24 MyTEAM thanks to the latest Bionic set. This new set also adds several other Dark Matter players, like Joel Embiid, Anthony Edwards, and more. Furthermore, players can also collect some Galaxy Opal and Pink Diamond player items to bolster […]

The New York Knicks advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals after an emotional win in Game 6 of their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers And yet, some members of the media, as well as some Knicks’ fans, continue to focus on all the wrong things. Case in point, Stephen A. Smith recently introduced the idea […]

Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals are in for another long offseason after being swept in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the New York Rangers. The Great Eight will be entering his 20th NHL season in 2024-25, and remains just 42 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are now in their offseason after another upsetting loss at the hands of the Denver Nuggets in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. Given how things didn’t turn out the way they expected, it’s likely that the Lakers will make some adjustments to their lineup. What better way to resolve these issues than […]

The Miami Marlins take on the Oakland Athletics. Our MLB odds series has our Marlins Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Marlins Athletics. The Oakland Athletics were the worst team in Major League Baseball in the first two months of the 2023 season. In their first 62 games of 2023, the A’s […]

The Seattle Mariners take on the Houston Astros. Our MLB odds series has our Mariners Astros prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Mariners Astros. The Seattle Mariners are getting elite starting pitching on a consistent basis. In an 18-game stretch which began on April 10 (and which continued through April, preceding a loss […]

Damian Lillard may have returned, but it wasn’t enough as the Milwaukee Bucks ended their season with a 120-98 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. Behind huge contributions from OB Toppin and TJ McConnell, Indiana held off Milwaukee for the majority of the game to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Bucks did […]

Jimmy Butler has played for the Miami Heat for half a decade. Throughout that period, Butler managed to help Miami make two NBA Finals appearances, one in 2020 and one last season. However, after the Heat made a first-round exit after the Boston Celtics went 4-1 in their series, could we see Jimmy and his […]