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The status of the New York Jets starting secondary remains in flux for their Week 8 game against the New York Giants. Coach Robert Saleh revealed that cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and D.J. Reed remain in concussion protocol even after the Jets were off last week because of their bye. Reed has missed two games, and […]

Alexander Volkanovski tried to do the unthinkable. He attempted to go up in weight on just 10 days’ notice to redeem his most recent loss against one the greatest lightweight fighters the UFC has ever seen Islam Makhachev. He ultimately suffered the first knockout defeat in his UFC career and only the second of his […]

Jake Paul showed out in his last fight against Nate Diaz, a fight that he won via unanimous decision. After the fight in an in-ring post-fight speech, Paul offered to fight Diaz in MMA next for a potential $10 Million in the PFL‘s newest PPV Super Fight Division. Jake Paul and Nate Diaz agree to […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri and the front office always seem to have an ace up their sleeves when it comes to improving the team’s roster during the offseason. Just looking back a few years, they shocked everyone by moving DeMar DeRozan in a trade for Kawhi Leonard, a deal that ultimately led to their […]

UFC 294 was jam-packed with exciting fights which ended the night with a shocking knockout as Islam Makhachev retained his title ending Alexander Volkanovski in round one. Now that the dust has settled, Jared Cannonier spoke with Submission Radio revealing that he was offered to fight Khamzat Chimaev before Kamaru Usman ultimately stepped up to […]

How good will the Philadelphia 76ers be this season? The James Harden drama makes that question complicated. Because Philly is dealing with a star that wants out and their main conference rivals have gotten even better, many people are ready to write the team off as just another playoff team that won’t be a title […]

The New England Patriots had the biggest shock in the NFL in Week 7, upsetting the Buffalo Bills, 29-25, as they were able to get a comeback win. The victory gave Bill Belichick his 300th career regular-season win in the NFL. Here are their five biggest heroes from the game as they improved to 2-5. […]

Jack Jones and the New England Patriots’ secondary were able to slow down Buffalo Bills star receiver Stefon Diggs in their 29-25 upset win on Sunday. With that, the Patriots’ second-year corner had a message for the All-Pro receiver after he recorded a season-low 58 receiving yards. “How many yards did he get? He wasn’t […]

Bill Belichick made history in the New England Patriots’ stunning and dramatic win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. He became the third coach in NFL history to win 300 regular-season games, joining legendary coaches Don Shula and George Halas as the only ones to achieve that mark. Following New England’s upset win, the Patriots […]

The Brooklyn Nets finalized their 15-man roster Thursday, announcing the release of Darius Bazley. The decision means Trendon Watford and Harry Giles will fill the team’s final two standard roster spots. Watford and Giles joined Brooklyn on minimum contracts this summer, and the Nets are intrigued by the versatility both signings can add to the […]

Several storylines surround Ben Simmons’ return to the Brooklyn Nets this season. For head coach Jacque Vaughn, few loom larger than the former number-one pick’s offensive fit alongside Nic Claxton. In a league that prioritizes spacing more than ever before, the Nets are attempting to defy modern standards, placing two non-shooters in their starting five. […]

Mike Gesicki came up with the game-winning grab in the New England Patriots’ stunning 29-25 upset of the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. He gave fans a treat afterward, hitting the Griddy to celebrate his score. As it was Gesicki’s first touchdown with the Patriots, it marked the first time he hit his signature touchdown celebration, […]

Anthony Davis is the fulcrum of the Los Angeles Lakers — in the words of another LeBron James co-star — starting…now. The Lakers rewarded Davis, 30, with a record contract extension in August. LeBron called him the face of the franchise. Darvin Ham dubbed him the “heart and soul” of the team. Behind the scenes, […]

Phoenix Suns guards Bradley Beal and Devin Booker “should be good to go” for Opening Night on the road against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday, coach Frank Vogel said after Sunday’s practice. Beal and Booker did not play in Monday’s final preseason game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Booker has a sore toe and […]

Mac Jones was happy after leading the New England Patriots to a comeback win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but he also kept things in perspective. The Patriots quarterback is certainly aware that Sunday’s win only gave them their second win of the season, improving to 2-5 after losing in their last few games. […]

UFC 294 has come and gone and it delivered on all levels as expected. We saw some fighters emerge as contenders and then we saw some fighters solidify themselves as the best in the world which is exactly what Islam Makhachev did when he stunned Alexander Volkanovski knocking him out in the first round. “He’s […]

UFC 294 has come and gone and it delivered on all levels as expected. We saw some fighters emerge as contenders and then we saw some fighters solidify themselves as the best in the world which is exactly what Islam Makhachev did when he stunned Alexander Volkanovski knocking him out in the first round. Islam […]

This year’s NFL trade deadlines falls on Halloween. When the clock strikes 12 on the trade market, the Dallas Cowboys should be buyers. The Cowboys have shown both Super Bowl upside and seen serious deficiencies exploited early in the 2023 NFL season. With major needs on both offense and defense, these three players could be […]

The Orlando Magic, who landed in the middle of the pack at 15th in defense last season, are setting their sights higher for the 2023-24 campaign. The team allowed an average of 114 points per game, with a defensive rating of 113.7, placing them near the league’s bottom half. Nevertheless, with elite defenders like Jonathan […]

Until Saturday, Darvin Ham was unwilling to reveal whom he intends to start at small forward when the Los Angeles Lakers begin their season against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Tuesday. Ham didn’t waste time disclosing his four other starters. LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Austin Reaves were no-brainers. Ham declared D’Angelo Russell […]

A host of factors, including Anthony Davis and the quality of this Los Angeles Lakers team, are motivating LeBron James in his 21st NBA season. The Denver Nuggets are not one of them. James hit on numerous topics during a session with reporters after Lakers practice on Saturday — the last time he’ll take questions […]

UFC 294 was a highly anticipated event that took place on October 21, 2023, at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The event featured a stacked card with some of the best fighters in the world, and it did not disappoint. The main event saw Islam Makhachev defend his title against Alexander Volkanovski […]

The Phoenix Suns can no longer sign former forward Ish Wainwright to a two-way contract. Wainwright is signing with the Portland Trail Blazers, according to The Athletic and Stadium’s Shams Charania. Wainwright, who played his last two seasons with the Suns, will reunite with former Phoenix center Deandre Ayton in Portland. The Trail Blazers waived […]

Islam Makhachev has successfully defended his title for the second time and extended his winning streak to 13 after knocking out Alexander Volkanovski with a head kick and punches at 3:06 of Round 1 in the UFC 294 main event. AND STILLLLLLLLLLLL ISLAM MAKHACHEV KNOCKS OUT ALEX VOLKANOVSKI WITH THE LEFT HEADKICK THE SCENES IN […]

Khamzat Chimaev has taken a major step towards a middleweight title shot after edging out Kamaru Usman in a grueling co-main event at UFC 294. Khamzat Chimaev takes the majority decision!! He leaves #UFC294 with the victory over Kamaru Usman at #UFC294 pic.twitter.com/EjxZT6XiBA — UFC (@ufc) October 21, 2023 The undefeated Chimaev (13-0) dominated the […]

As the 2023-24 NBA season approaches, Orlando Magic’s head coach Jamahl Mosley emphasized the team’s internal competitive spirit, signaling a more challenging road ahead for established players and newcomers alike. Mosley addressed Cole Anthony’s understanding of that dynamic at Friday’s practice prior to the preseason finale against Flamengo. Anthony, entering his fourth season with the […]

After straining his hamstring days before the start of training camp, Cam Johnson participated in Brooklyn Nets practice for the first time this preseason on Saturday. Johnson had no restrictions, and Brooklyn expects the forward to be available for Wednesday’s regular-season opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I think his progression to get to this point […]

The Phoenix Mercury faced controversy over their hiring of former Orlando Magic assistant coach Nate Tibbetts as the 12th coach of their franchise. The journey begins now. pic.twitter.com/Frd38helM7 — Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) October 20, 2023 Tibbetts, who has not coached in the WNBA, is now reportedly the league’s highest-paid coach ever with the Mercury, who […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers closed out their preseason with a win. But more importantly, it gave Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey a chance to work together under new head coach Nick Nurse before the Sixers started playing real games. The Sixers have been reliant on Embiid for every year of his career and are […]

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers are going to look a bit different under Nick Nurse. Joel Embiid isn’t just okay with it, he’s very pleased with what the Sixers’ new coach is looking to implement. Embiid helped the Sixers beat the Atlanta Hawks in his first game under Nurse, Philly’s preseason finale. He shot the […]

Rudy Gay won’t be with the Golden State Warriors for the start of the regular season. Neither will fellow veteran Rodney McGruder. Despite being waived at the conclusion of the preseason, though, both players could reportedly make it back to the Warriors once 2023-24 officially gets underway,. Golden State released Gay and McGruder on Friday […]

All preseason long, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been stressing that star big man Evan Mobley would be a central feature on offense. Of course, the Cavs want Mobley to remain locked in on defense, the greatest attribute of his ever-evolving game. But in Cleveland’s preseason finale loss at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, Mobley’s […]

PHILADELPHIA — Joel Embiid and Nick Nurse’s first time joining forces led the Philadelphia 76ers to a victory. The Sixers ended their preseason with a win over the Atlanta Hawks despite a less-than-stellar scoring night from the reigning MVP. Embiid had 21 points on 3-12 shooting from the field in 33 minutes in his only […]

PLAYA VISTA – After weeks of speculation, head coach Tyronn Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers made their decision regarding Terance Mann. Alongside Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, and Ivica Zubac, Mann was named the fifth Clippers starter for the team’s regular season opener. Lue confirmed the decision to start Terance Mann ahead of […]

Some NBA teams use the final game of the preseason as a dress rehearsal for the 82-game grind. The Golden State Warriors are taking a much different approach to Friday’s exhibition finale against the San Antonio Spurs, planning to empty their bench early with next week’s regular-season opener just around the corner. The surest evidence […]

The Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Atlanta Hawks for their final exhibition match before the 2023-24 NBA season. Once again finding themselves in the backdrop of playoff baseball, the Sixers rode a dominant second half to a win by a final score of 120-106. Embiid finally took the court for Nick Nurse after missing the first […]

Maybe there’s no real ill will between Harrison Barnes and existing core members of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. After the Sacramento Kings forward missed a game-winning triple as time expired against the Dubs in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs last season, though, Draymond Green’s audible taunt about having “seen that […]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have made it to the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. In an offseason that saw Damian Lillard, Bradley Beal, and Chris Paul on the move, we now face a season that will present even more change and insanely high competition across all 30 NBA franchises. No matter if their team […]

Once the toughest team to beat in the NBA amid a dynasty that captured five titles, the San Antonio Spurs have found little to no success since the departures of Kawhi Leonard, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker. Despite missing the playoffs in four consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history, the […]