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The Philadelphia Eagles took the NFL’s center stage against the Dallas Cowboys and got routed in a 41-21 loss to their divisional rival. Nothing seemed to be working, as the Cowboys had their way throughout the entire game. It’s time to continue our NFL takeaways series with an Eagles Week 3 takeaway. Their defense struggled […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off of a great week three victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. They improved to 2-1 on the season with their 24-10 win. The Bengals have looked strong so far and have surprised many people, who expected them to be near the bottom of the league. Quarterback Joe Burrow has led […]

After dismantling the Philadelphia Eagles this past Monday night, the Dallas Cowboys have officially put the league on notice and proven themselves as legit title contenders. With Dak Prescott and Ezekiel Elliot back at full strength, the Cowboys offense is looking better than ever and with these two superstars leading the way, this has opened […]

It did not take long for Tyrese Maxey to become a fan favorite in Philadelphia. Between his easy-going personality and strong work ethic, he is an easy guy to root for. Not only did fans take note of Maxey’s drive to get better, but teammates and coaches as well. Any time the young guard was […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will face off against the Cincinnati Bengals to kick off Week 4. It’s time to continue our NFL odds series and make a Jaguars-Bengals prediction and pick. The Jaguars enter this game as one of the few winless teams left in the league. New head coach Urban Meyer has been a complete […]

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the most dominant big men to ever play in the NBA but outside the basketball court, he is a complete opposite. Being an NBA superstar has a lot of perks. Aside from sporting fame, some even become movie and TV stars. Among them was former Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille […]

As the 2021 season nears its final weekend, much of the baseball world is focused on the five-team AL wild-card race, and for good reason. Meanwhile, the St. Louis Cardinals are putting together an incredibly impressive winning streak that has vaulted them into the second NL wild-card spot and turned them into a legitimate contender. […]

The Green Bay Packers moved to 2-1 on the season this week with a big 30-28 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. After giving up a touchdown with just 37 seconds remaining in the game, it appeared that the 49ers would take the win. However, Aaron Rodgers had other plans and crafted a masterful drive […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made the switch at starting quarterback from Carson Wentz to Jalen Hurts this offseason. After trading Wentz to the Indianapolis Colts, it was evident that the Eagles were going all in on Hurts to be their quarterback of the future. While there was a lot of excitement surrounding Hurts, there were also […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are fresh off a dramatic 30-28 win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in Week 3. It was an intense matchup, to say the least, but the Packers were able to make a clutch drive with just 37 seconds left in the game to get […]

The Nets had one goal a season ago, which was to stay healthy so they can beat the brakes off everyone else. They couldn’t do it. A pair of injuries to James Harden and Kyrie Irving derailed their title aspirations. The Milwaukee Bucks would not have survived if either Nets’ guard was able to go. […]

The NBA is just right around the corner with media day kicking off on Monday and training camps set to begin. The Boston Celtics, in particular, look to bounce back from a rather disappointing 2020-21 campaign. Boston went just 36-36 last season and bowed out in five games in the first round of the playoffs […]

After starting their Super Bowl defense with a 2-0 record, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were sent home with their first L of the season in a 34-24 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams. Tom Brady played like his usual self, but his teammates on both ends of the field failed to step up and deliver […]

Over the years, Derek Carr always had to deal with countless doubters. Since he was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2014, the 30-year old quarterback needed to prove himself worthy of his place in the NFL. But weeks after the new season kicked off, he’s putting on a show that will finally silence […]

Anthony Joshua is equipped with the right tools to become the best heavyweight boxer in the world. However, there are other factors hindering him from doing so. Leading to his heavyweight clash against Oleksandr Usyk in Tottenham, the bigger and more popular Anthony Joshua was heavily favored to thump the Ukrainian fighter. A crowd of […]

After recently getting reinstated by the NFL, Josh Gordon has been given another chance to play professional football with the Kansas City Chiefs. If there’s a coach out there who can minimize his off-field distractions and bring out the best in his game, then it’s without question Andy Reid. With the Chiefs already boasting a […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have started the season red hot with a 3-0 record. They have defeated the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Miami Dolphins so far. Derek Carr has been phenomenal, leading the Silver and Black to a quick start. It was a thrilling overtime victory for the Raiders, which was their second overtime […]

The LA Clippers held their Media Day, marking the start of the 2021-22 season. Star forward Kawhi Leonard is not expected to participate in most of camp as he’s recovering from surgery on his partially torn ACL. Leonard was a free agent entering this past offseason with an opportunity to explore his options. Although most […]

He’s a baaaaaadddd man. Following yet another miraculous comeback victory, the Green Bay Packers and their future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers are back on track with a win against one of the NFC’s top contenders, the San Francisco 49ers. With all of the drama that’s surrounded the team throughout a tumultuous offseason and […]

There’s a misconception about rebuilding in the NBA that has carried into most fanbases: star players are always available. The Houston Rockets are a team that could be categorized as rebuilding and the fan base knows this. When you look at the NBA over the last decade, it’s not hard to see where the misconception […]

Week 3 of the 2021 NFL regular season will be punctuated by an exciting matchup between bitter NFC East rivals, Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys. The two are tied atop the division standings with identical 1-1 records, so on the line Monday night in this game is an early solo lead for the NFC East’s […]

After another dominant win against the Chicago Bears on Sunday, the Cleveland Browns could be stating their case as the new team-to-beat in the AFC. This may be a bit premature seeing as we’re only three weeks into the season, but over the course of three games, the Browns have looked like legit Super Bowl […]

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma is starting fresh this season. He’s officially in DC not to be the third wheel alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis but rather to make a name for himself and attempt to finally blossom in his young career. This is the season for Kuzma to shine and establish himself as […]

After enduring another close loss on Sunday to the Los Angeles Chargers, the Kansas City Chiefs are in need of some major adjustments prior to their Week 4 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. With a costly interception by Patrick Mahomes and a poor showing by their defense late in the fourth quarter against the Chargers, […]

The New Orleans Saints improved to 2-1 with a strong Week 3 victory over the New England Patriots. It was a great bounce-back performance for the Saints following a 26-7 loss to the Carolina Panthers. The Saints got back on track with a great offensive and defensive performance, beating the Patriots 28-13. The Saints were […]

The Chicago Bears had an atrocious performance against the Cleveland Browns in Justin Fields’ first NFL start. The Bears traded up to select Fields with the 11th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and started him for the first time in Week 3. Fields was not expected to start right away, but he was thrown […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled throughout their inter-divisional matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. Their defense did the best they could, but the offense was exploited throughout the game. It’ll be interesting to see how the rest of the season plays out for Pittsburgh. It’s time to continue our NFL takeaways series with a Steelers Week 3 […]

The Los Angeles Chargers earned a massive win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. They now find themselves at the top of the AFC South while Kansas City is now in last place. It’s time to continue our NFL takeaways series with a Chargers Week 3 takeaway. It’s no secret the Chiefs have an […]

Nick Diaz may have failed in his MMA comeback but the door has always been open for a return to boxing. The thrilling atmosphere didn’t last long at the T-Mobile Arena as a completely different Nick Diaz unraveled in the third round of his UFC 266 bout against Robbie Lawler. The former UFC welterweight champion […]

The Brooklyn Nets were one of the many teams linked to never-ending Ben Simmons trade rumors recently. It was Stephen A. Smith last week, who suggested that the Nets would have strongly considered swapping Kyrie Irving for the former first overall pick out of Australia, if not for Kevin Durant putting his foot down. So […]

The Miami Dolphins are coming off of a terrible loss to the Buffalo Bills. They lost 35-0 and lost Tua Tagovailoa to injury in the first quarter. Tagovailoa will be out for the long-term as the Dolphins have placed him on the injured reserve list. Miami now looks on to its Week 3 game against […]

Now that Carson Wentz will be a game-time decision for the Indianapolis Colts after injuring both ankles last weekend against the Rams, there’s a cloud of uncertainty surrounding their quarterback situation heading into their Week 3 match-up against the Titans. Aside from this unfortunate occurrence, the Colts are also seeking their first win of the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are coming off a disappointing loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. They lost by a score of 26-17 and were outperformed on both sides of the ball. The AFC contender now moves on to its Week 3 opponent, the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals have a record of 1-1, and both of their […]

Coming off two heartbreaking losses to start their 2021 campaign, the Minnesota Vikings are looking to get back on track with a big win against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday. After big performances from Kirk Cousins, K.J. Osborn, Adam Thielen, Justin Jefferson, and Dalvin Cook through the first couple of games, the Vikings are bound […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are coming off a brutal loss to the Baltimore Ravens, a 36-35 setback caused by a late fumble. It was Patrick Mahomes’ first loss to the Ravens and Lamar Jackson. The Chiefs now move on to face their division rival in the Los Angeles Chargers. The Chargers sit at 1-1 on […]

The Buffalo Bills are coming off a dominant 35-0 victory over the Miami Dolphins. They had a disappointing Week 1 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers but bounced back against the Dolphins. The Bills now look forward to their Week 3 opponent, the 1-1 Washington Football Team. Washington is fresh off of a 30-29 victory over […]

Though they’ve lost their first 2 games, the Detroit Lions certainly have shown promise thus far in 2021. After almost completing a miraculous comeback in Week 1 against the 49ers and taking a lead into the half in Green Bay in Week 2, they’ve clearly shown that they can hang with contenders when they’re on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles head to Texas to take on the Dallas Cowboys in an NFC Eastern divisional battle. Considering how open the division is right now, this is a must-win game for both franchises. It’s time to continue our NFL predictions series with an Eagles Week 3 prediction. Philadelphia’s defense has looked surprisingly good in […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had no shortage of drama early on in the season. From Brandon Aiyuk’s drama with coach Kyle Shanahan, to the murky running back situation with Trey Sermon’s inactivity, to the stressful finishes to each of the Niners’ first 2 games in 2021, the fun just can’t seem to stop. Pair […]