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The Houston Rockets faced the Utah Jazz on Saturday night, beating them 127-126 in an overtime thriller to finally get back to their winning ways after a forgettable 1-5 road trip. Potential All-Star Alperen Sengun tied his career high with 37 points, while Jabari Smith Jr. notched a double-double as the duo combined for 61 […]

With Darius Garland and Evan Mobley still not available for the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Atlanta Hawks, many assumed Donovan Mitchell would carry the load on offense, guiding the undermanned Cavs to victory. Mitchell certainly did that, nearly flirting with a triple-double with 18 points, six rebounds and eight assists in Cleveland’s dominant 119-95 win […]

The San Francisco 49ers NFL playoffs return left many in Santa Clara, CA on Saturday night, perhaps ridden with anxiety after watching their team just squeak by with a win over the Green Bay Packers, 24-21. In the NFC Divisional Round matchup, the 49ers hadn’t led the game since about five minutes remaining in the […]

As the league reaches just past the midway point of 2023-24, the ascension of the Oklahoma City Thunder has emerged one of the best stories of the season. Led by the team-building of general manager Sam Presti and strategic prowess of coach Mark Daigneault, the Thunder are now second in the Western Conference and tied […]

Cam Thomas has had no problems scoring at an elite level throughout his basketball career. The Nets guard set the all-time leading scoring record at the prestigious Oak Hill Academy before leading all college freshmen in scoring during his lone season at LSU. However, his shortcomings as a passer and defender led him to drop […]

Stanford saw history as women’s basketball head coach Tara VanDerveer, head coach of the women’s team, tied Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski’s record as the winningest coach in college basketball. VanDerveer achieved her 1,202nd victory on Friday night, leading No. 8 Stanford women’s basketball to an 88-63 triumph over Oregon. The milestone comes despite the team’s leading […]

The Golden State Warriors won the NBA championship in 2022, but things have gone downhill since. The Warriors lost in the second round of the playoffs last season and now look to be in danger of missing the postseason entirely in 2023-24 amid myriad roster problems. Golden State is 18-22 on the season, which has […]

The New York Knicks’ victory over the Toronto Raptors was way more than just their latest win in the OG Anunoby era. It was an emotional night that welcomed RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who were traded in the Anunoby trade, back to New York. For Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, it was a […]

In a highly anticipated showdown at UFC 297, Dricus Du Plessis emerged victorious in a hard-fought battle against Sean Strickland, claiming the UFC middleweight championship via a close split decision. The bout, which took place at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, showcased the resilience and skill of both fighters, culminating in a thrilling championship clash. AND […]

The Green Bay Packers were so close to beating the San Francisco 49ers in the divisional round on Saturday. Unfortunately, a huge Jordan Love mistake denied them one final shot at victory. After entering the fourth quarter with a 21-14 lead, the Packers found themselves trailing the 49ers 24-21 with just a minute left on […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love admits he’s at fault for that botched final pass that saw the San Francisco 49ers get the interception to seal the divisional round win. With 52 seconds left on the clock and the Packers trailing the 49ers 24-21, Love shockingly threw a deep pass to the middle where wide […]

In a strategic move to balance gameplay, Raven Software has announced a significant update to Call of Duty: Warzone, focusing on addressing the overpowering aspects of certain weapons. This update, a direct response to player feedback, specifically targets the MTZ Interceptor and WSP Swarm following issues that emerged after the Season 1 Reloaded update. Call […]

A common occurrence for the Miami Heat is key players appearing on the NBA’s injury report on a daily basis as they continue to deal with problems on the health side. Saturday is no different as star Tyler Herro has a presence on the listing of players, but there is a bright side to it. […]

Amazon Prime Gaming and Blizzard Entertainment have teamed up once again to offer Overwatch 2 players a unique opportunity to enhance their gaming experience. This collaboration brings an exciting addition to the game’s cosmetic collection: the exclusive Rosewood Moira skin. Available for a limited time, this offer is a part of the ongoing partnership between […]

February 2024 brings a notable change to the PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium tiers, as Sony announces the removal of 10 titles from its gaming catalog. This regular update is part of Sony’s strategy to refresh the PlayStation Plus experience, ensuring a dynamic and engaging platform for its subscribers. However, this change means the departure […]

Delaware State president Tony Allen took a stand against tech billionaire Elon Musk and his derisive comments towards HBCU students. On Jan. 9, Musk commented under a post on his social media platform ‘X’, formerly Twitter, that called into question the IQ of HBCU pilots. For context, several years ago, United Airlines partnered with three […]

For the first time in his remarkable career, Jonathan Quick will play a hockey game in Los Angeles not as a member of the Kings when his New York Rangers visit Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night. After being traded from the Kings to the Columbus Blue Jackets, then to the Vegas Golden Knights last season, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are one of the hottest teams in the NBA right now, as they are in the middle of a six-game win streak, which is the longest active win streak in the league. In a stroke of continued good fortune, JB Bickerstaff’s latest comments on the returns of Darius Garland (jaw) and Evan […]

The Dallas Cowboys were upset by the Green Bay Packers in the NFL playoffs. Despite entering the postseason with lofty expectations, Dallas suffered yet another devastating playoff defeat. Regardless, Dallas still envisions Dak Prescott as their quarterback of the future, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. “While coach Mike McCarthy will play out his contract, […]

Currently riding the NBA’s longest active winning streak, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to go for seven in a row against the Atlanta Hawks. For the Cavs, the injury report remains mostly the same, with Darius Garland (jaw fracture surgery), Evan Mobley (knee surgery) and Ty Jerome (ankle) still sidelined. Mobley and Garland have been […]

It was a bittersweet Friday for the Miami Heat as they lost to the Atlanta Hawks, 109-108, without Trae Young on the night they retired the jersey of long-time captain Udonis Haslem. The game came down to the final two seconds of the game where Miami was down one point and the ball went into […]

The 2023 season was complete and utter misery for the Tennessee Titans. While most of the AFC South remained competitive all season long, Tennessee was left behind by their peers. An ailing Ryan Tannehill, a multitude of injuries, and a dash of decline from Derrick Henry resulted in a terrible season for them. There was […]

Are you waiting for Persona 3 Reload? Are you on Xbox Game Pass? If so, then Microsoft has great news for you. Persona 3 Reload on Xbox Game Pass The recent post published by Xbox Game Pass Community Lead Megan Spurr on the official Xbox website revealed the news that Persona 3 Reload will be […]

The Houston Astros recently agreed to a five-year, $95 million contract with star closer Josh Hader. Houston’s offseason was mostly quiet prior to the signing. The Astros are hoping to make a statement in the American League West after the Texas Rangers won the World Series in 2023. So how can the Rangers answer the […]

It was the battle of the under 10 win teams Friday night as the Charlotte Hornets protected their home floor and beat the San Antonio Spurs, 124-120. Despite some exceptional performances from the likes of stars LaMelo Ball and Miles Bridges, the game saw the return of rookie Brandon Miller who missed the last two […]

The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs took part in one of the best playoff battles in NFL history two years ago. Josh Allen and Patrick Mahomes traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter after the two-minute warning, before Mahomes ran a miraculous drive with 13 seconds remaining to get the Chiefs into field goal range. […]

Any positive vibes the Los Angeles Lakers accrued in a solid first half vs. the Brooklyn Nets on Friday — and over the past two games vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks — were rapidly mitigated by a catatonic, confounding second half. The Lakers were outscored 38-22 in the third quarter then 30-22 […]

All signs still point to Dejounte Murray playing elsewhere after the February 8th trade deadline. Trae Young has surely come to grips with that seemingly inevitable reality by now, Murray’s fit alongside him never quite working the dynamic way  the Atlanta Hawks envisioned while sending three first-round picks and an additional pick swap to the […]

Reunions are always bittersweet, and that’s exactly what Saturday will be for the New York Knicks. Saturday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors marks the first time the Knicks will face former franchise cornerstones RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley since they were involved in the trade that landed OG Anunoby in New York. And what makes […]

What a whirlwind of tragedy. The Houston Rockets lick their wounds after a horrendous road trip across the East Coast. While facing the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and New York Knicks is no easy task, the Rockets barely put up much of a fight, losing to all three of them with an average deficit of […]

The Georgia Bulldogs were the last team on the outside looking in on the College Football Playoff field. Though the field is expanding to 12 teams next season, they surely will want to avoid that same fate again in the future. The best way to avoid such fate is to bolster their roster. Kirby Smart […]

It will be a great night for the Miami Heat organization and former player Udonis Haslem as they will retire his number and hang his jersey up on the rafters to be immortalized for eternity. However, there is also a game to prepare for Friday night as the team looks to brush off a dreadful […]

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly need a significant influx of talent to level up toward realistic championship contention this season before February 8th comes and goes. Lacking high-value tradable draft picks and intriguing young talent compared to most other buyers at the trade deadline, though, odds are definitely against the purple-and-gold making the major splash […]

In one of the best games of the Wild Card Round so far, the Los Angeles Rams nearly upset the NFC North champion Detroit Lions only to fall short. Three LA red-zone trips resulting in field goals instead of touchdowns were the difference in the end as the Rams fell 24-23. Matthew Stafford was superb […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Boston Celtics on Monday. Boston currently holds the best record in the league, while Dallas is six games over .500. The Mavs have done an impressive job of staying afloat amid all of their injury concerns. Monday’s game will prove to be a challenge for the Mavericks. It will […]

For much of the season, the Miami Dolphins seemed like the team to beat in the AFC. Mike McDaniels’ squad was 5-1 entering Week 7 and 11-4 with just two games left in the campaign and the number-one seed in their hands. But ultimately the Dolphins’ inability to beat good teams prevented them from achieving […]

Months after charges for involuntary manslaughter against actor/producer Alec Baldwin were initially dropped in the tragic, fatal shooting case on the set of the film ‘Rust‘, charges are now back on for the film’s star. The reversal of fortune was announced on Friday when a grand jury in New Mexico indicted Alec Baldwin. The film’s […]

Despite all of the offseason changes the franchise made over the summer, the Milwaukee Bucks find themselves playing no better or no worse than they did a year ago. The team sits at 28-13, with a winning percentage that is just a hair lower than what the Bucks achieved in 2022-23. Damian Lillard has been […]

We’re once again going to be treated to the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL playoffs, this time in the AFC Divisional Round. Josh Allen and the Bills will hope to finally avenge their playoff mishaps against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. It’s hard not to consider Allen the x-factor for the […]