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Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens’ status has been a pretty consistent topic of discussion in the midst of a frustrating season, but his job is safe. Adrian Wojnarowski discussed Stevens’ future with the Celtics on ESPN’s Get Up program Tuesday morning, saying Stevens will be back in Boston next season: “Brad Stevens … is going […]

A 59-year-old surfer in New South Wales, Australia has died after being attacked by a Great white shark, per TMZ. The incident took place three hours from Sydney at Tuncurry Beach, where the Australian surfer was catching some waves and initially warned his friends about the sharks in the water. Ultimately, it was too late […]

The NBA scoring title is one of the most coveted individual awards in the league. It can likely be ranked just a rung below the Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. For this piece, we take a look at the five greatest scoring title races in NBA history. These ones came […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant is more than convinced that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry deserves the 2020-21 MVP award. After witnessing Curry’s greatness first-hand on Sunday in their crucial seeding battle, Morant took it to Twitter to give the Warriors sharpshooter a ringing endorsement. In fact, for the 2020 Rookie of the Year, […]

Everybody knows Kyle Lowry will go down as the best Toronto Raptors member of all time, but the second one after him is up for debate–with DeMar DeRozan making a strong case. Heck, some could even argue it’s Kawhi Leonard after he led the franchise to its lone NBA title in 2019. However, Fred VanVleet […]

The New York Knicks are actually good again, something we haven’t seen since Carmelo Anthony was still the team’s face of the franchise. But one by one, the memories of the Melo era are turning into vestiges of past Knicks-ian glory, thanks in large part to the leadership of Julius Randle. According to Stat Muse, […]

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will clash to end the season on Sunday afternoon. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Knicks prediction and pick. New York controls its destiny for the fourth seed and home court advantage in the first round of the postseason. Boston is locked […]

Damian Lillard is no stranger to putting his entire team on his back when it matters most. The Portland Trail Blazers superstar is known for his late-game heroics and scoring barrages in the fourth quarter. Lillard turned on “Dame Time” for the Blazers once again vs. the Phoenix Suns on Thursday night, piling on 24 […]

Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors was the worst thing to happen to Stephen Curry’s all-time legacy. There, I said it. That’s not to say that Curry wouldn’t do that move over. The Warriors star is so selfless that he absolutely would. The move to bring in KD brought in two more championship runs […]

Is this real life or is it fantasy? The New York Knicks are back in the playoffs after a seven year absence. The squad officially clinched their playoff spot after the Boston Celtics lost their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers today, cementing their place among the top six seeds. WE HERE. The New York Knicks […]

The Detroit Lions are in full rebuild mode after trading away longtime franchise cornerstone Matthew Stafford earlier this offseason. Their new head coach Dan Campbell wants to build the nastiest, toughest team in the league. He wants kneecap-biters, he wants guys with a mean streak. Rugged. That’s the key word to describe the new-look Lions, […]

When Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green talks, everybody listens. He’s a treasure trove of interesting soundbites and amusing takes, and his most recent remark on Tuesday is surely among them. Green, Stephen Curry, and the rest of the Warriors hacked out a statement win over the Phoenix Suns, 122-116 to continue their valiant late […]

Carmelo Anthony recently cracked the Top 10 all-time scoring list, and the Portland Trail Blazers made sure to commemorate the achievement. During their practice on Tuesday, the Blazers surprised Melo with a custom hoop with “Top 10” printed on it. To recall, Anthony surpassed Elvin Hayes for the record, a feat that only a select […]

The NBA sphere is buzzing over the fact that Russell Westbrook just made history, becoming the NBA’s all-time leader in triple-doubles. The Washington Wizards star overtook Hall-of-Famer Oscar Robertson on Monday night, recording his 182nd trip-dub in his team’s loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The moment was definitely not lost on the Brodie, who had […]

Jaylen Brown’s injury was a big blow for the Boston Celtics as he is out for the rest of the season with a torn wrist ligament. He was in the midst of the best season of his career, making his first NBA All-Star Game. Although Brown is out for the remainder of the campaign, the […]

The Tokyo Olympics were already postponed once last summer. Could it really happen again this July? It certainly looks like a possibility. The Japanese government has recently extended a state of emergency from May 11th to 31st, per TMZ. Health officials in the country are very worried that a potential fourth wave of COVID-19 could […]

NBA Top Shot has officially rolled out a Collector Score – the website’s newest way to determine how much of a true collector every single user is. This newest rewards program is still in its experimental stage but the website is hoping that this new points system will make pack drop eligibility requirements more flexible […]

“Let me correct you.” Four beautiful words from New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau to defend his superstar and franchise savior Julius Randle. Julius Randle didn’t have a game by any stretch of the imagination. His final line against the Los Angeles Clippers isn’t anything that would make the headlines or stoke the flames of […]

Bam Adebayo and his mother clearly have a special relationship. The Miami Heat star isn’t bashful sharing the struggles he’s overcome alongside his mom. Just a few months back, Adebayo even made headlines towards the end of 2020 when he surprised her for her birthday with a secret present, which turned out to be a […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has it all. When you’ve won three NBA championships, two MVP trophies, hold numerous three-point records, scoring titles, and more. What more can you accomplish? Warriors superstar Stephen Curry — in just 12 years — has already assembled a legendary career. Winning additional rings and awards could do nothing […]

Only two things are certain in life: 1. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal arguing and 2. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal not not arguing. But while they always don’t see eye to eye most of the time (which also makes for quality TV, BTW), they seemed to agree on one thing on Thursday: Barkley trolling fans […]

The Houston Astros and the New York Yankees close out a three-game set in the Bronx on Thursday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make an Astros-Yankees prediction and pick. The Yankees will be looking for the sweep in this high intensity series that has featured a playoff atmosphere. New York has […]

It feel like every significant Los Angeles Lakers moment reminds fans of Kobe Bryant. The latest milestone was clearly no exception, as Kobe’s wife and the Lakers’ unofficial first lady Vanessa Bryant celebrated her 39th birthday on Wednesday. Among the many well-wishers, Bryant’s on-court spouse for many years Pau Gasol made sure to show Vanessa […]

Russell Westbrook has looked like his world-destroying self for the last few months. His sheer dominance has propelled his previously-spiraling Washington Wizards out of the Cade Cunningham sweepstakes and squarely into the playoff picture. If you’ve watched even just five minutes of a Wizards game, you’ll see at least a few hyper-aggressive plays that are […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs will conclude a three-game series on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series and make a Dodgers-Cubs prediction and pick. Chicago will look to close out a three-game sweep of the reeling Dodgers in the finale. Los Angeles has been going through an awful […]

The Boston Celtics head down to Orlando to take on the Magic on Wednesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Magic prediction and pick. Boston is in the middle of a crowded battle for the last few playoff spots in the Eastern Conference. The Celtics have been reeling of […]

Obviously, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is known as one of the greatest athletes ever, but what he does off the court is just as special. LeBron has continually helped communities over the years, showing what a great person he is. Now, he’s reaping more recognition for his social work. For his “Graduate Together” […]

If you find yourself furiously wondering where or what is going to happen with the trade rumors swirling around Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, you’re not alone. Rodgers is wondering about that himself. According to FOX Sports’ Mark Schlereth (also a Denver Broncos insider after starring for them in the 90’s), Rodgers reached out […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will play host to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Raptors-Clippers prediction and pick. Although Toronto’s season is virtually over, they have continued to compete as they defeated the Lakers in their last contest. Los Angeles has been reeling of […]

Russell Westbrook has put up phenomenal numbers over the past few months. He and backcourt mate Bradley Beal have led the way to put the Washington Wizards into a play-in tournament position as the regular season winds down. As many fans have been impressed with Westbrook’s historic performances, NBA legends have also paid their respects […]

With the postseason looming with only eight games left in the regular season, we have a little bit of a logjam in the Western Conference between the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, and Portland Trail Blazers. All three are tied for the conference’s 5th seed, and they are all looking to avoid the dreaded 7th […]

Wow, the Los Angeles Lakers received a swift kick in the pants on Sunday. Their most recent loss to the Toronto Raptors gave them their third loss in a row, and even with LeBron James and Anthony Davis back, the defending champs look very vulnerable. The Lakers are in a three-way tie for the Western […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes makes his money with his cannon of a right arm, not his legs. When the Chiefs saw Mahomes struggle to have consistent pocket protection in the Super Bowl back in February, they added pieces in the offseason. One quarterback who made a living with his legs as much […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade rumors have grown somber around the NFL world. As the Packers continue to find a good trade destination for the veteran quarterback, the situation has altered head coach Matt LeFleur in a negative way. LeFleur has built a strong relationship with Rodgers since his hiring as head coach in 2019. According […]

Russell Westbrook was a man possessed against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday night. The Washington Wizards star couldn’t miss all game, so much so that he even scored on the wrong rim. Spot Westbrook tipping in two points for the Mavs here: Mavs win by 1, with the assist from Russell Westbrook. pic.twitter.com/gM3LuigYG9 — Six […]

Fan-favorite franchise Doom returned last year with the release of Eternal. The game’s release was accompanied by the promise that no microtransactions will be included with the game, but on April 29 two cosmetic packs were seen available for purchase on Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation stores. Another DLC cosmetic pack, the Rip ‘N Tear, was released soon […]

In the 2021 NFL Draft that has already been defined by teams trading furiously to jockey for optimal position, the frenzy has only accelerated moving into the second round. Bleacher Report summed up the flurry of Day 2 trades perfectly: Trying to keep up with these draft day 2 trades pic.twitter.com/JjlIUinf1S — B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) […]

The CEO of Activision Blizzard, Bobby Kotick, has recently filed an extension agreement with the SEC where it is stated that the CEO’s salary and annual bonus will be cut by 50%. This comes soon after criticisms of the CEO’s excessive pay and bonuses even during the stream of layoffs at both European and NA […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will return to their home arena, the Staples Center, to host the Sacramento Kings after a four-game road trip. The Lakers currently sit 5th in the Western Conference with a 36-26 record. That said, they have the second-best NBA odds to win the NBA Championship with +350 odds. Meanwhile, the Sacramento […]