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Mekhi Becton will take a big step this week in his goal to start Week 1 for the New York Jets. The former first-round pick will start at right tackle in the Jets final preseason game Saturday against the New York Giants. Becton has been brought along slowly in training camp after playing one game […]

James Harden’s standoff with the Philadelphia 76ers is now truly starting to cost him. The NBA issued a hefty fine to the veteran star for comments directed at the Sixers and their president of basketball operations, Daryl Morey. Harden has been docked $100,000 for his comments, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The league officially […]

Roughly a month away from training camp, the Philadelphia 76ers still have to figure out what to do with James Harden. The star veteran has dumped gallons upon gallons of gasoline on any semblance of a bridge between himself and the Sixers, looking to burn it all after not getting the trade he expected to […]

Besides Austin Reaves balling out for Team USA and season two of “Winning Time”, there isn’t a ton currently going on within the universe of the Los Angeles Lakers. That said, we did recently see famous trade acquisition Pau Gasol get inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame, hear general manager Rob Pelinka once again […]

There’s no position that holds more importance in football than quarterback, and the New England Patriots didn’t get great play out of the position last season. Mac Jones, who started in 14 games, struggled in Year 2 and threw for just 2,997 yards with 14 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and an 84.8 passer rating. Of course, […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is enjoying his time off this summer. Like many other stars, he opted not to join Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. However, that doesn’t mean he hasn’t been watching the young American squad play. After Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards dropped 34 points en route to a 99-91 […]

UFC 292 in Boston delivered an action-packed night of fights, with several standout performances that earned fighters well-deserved bonuses. The UFC awarded four Performance of the Night bonuses, each worth $50,000, to fighters who showcased exceptional skills and delivered memorable moments inside the Octagon. #UFC292 POTN: Sean O'Malley/Zhang WeiliFOTN: Brad Katona vs. Cody Gibson Post […]

In a highly anticipated co-main event at UFC 292, Zhang Weili successfully defended her UFC strawweight title against Amanda Lemos in a dominant fashion. The fight showcased Weili’s striking prowess and solidified her status as one of the top fighters in the division. #ANDSTILL strawweight champion of the world, Zhang Weili! 🏆🇨🇳 B2YB @TheEqualizer pic.twitter.com/izdNrS6dCG […]

In a shocking upset, Sean O’Malley knocked out Aljamain Sterling in the second round of their bantamweight title fight at UFC 292 on Saturday night in Boston. THE FULL @SUGASEANMMA KNOCKOUT! A right hand that will live on in UFC history at #UFC292! pic.twitter.com/jM5MkPTxqK — UFC (@ufc) August 20, 2023 The fight was expected to […]

In a thrilling fight at UFC 292 in Boston, Brad Katona made history by becoming the first two-time winner of “The Ultimate Fighter”. Facing off against Cody Gibson, Katona showcased his skills and determination, ultimately emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle. Welcome BACK to the UFC, @BradKatona! Katona wins our first #TUF31 finale by decision […]

The New England Patriots’ joint practice with the Green Bay Packers on Thursday got heated. Multiple fights broke out during the joint session, with Patriots rookie defensive end Keion White tossing a Packers player’s helmet at one point while New England outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings was tossed from practice. Getting involved in multiple fights could […]

Creating a perfectly balanced NBA schedule is pretty much impossible, so some teams are going to get more rest than others. And in the upcoming 2023-24 season, it seems the Boston Celtics got a lucky break. Over the course of 82 contests, the Celtics have 16 games in which they’ll play after an off day […]

No one knows what’s in store for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2023-24 season. Whether James Harden stays with the team into the regular season or not, we at least know the dates, times and locations for when the Sixers will play basketball. Last season saw the Sixers have a relatively easy first-half schedule before […]

The LA Clippers officially released their 2023-24 regular season NBA schedule. The team, led by Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook, finally know when and where they’ll be playing throughout the regular season. In total, the Clippers will play 15 back-to-back sets this season, two of which will be in a five-in-seven in late […]

One of the most exciting opponents for Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers to face this season will be Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. According to the NBA’s newly released schedule, fans won’t have to wait very long at all to see the two teams face off. Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the 2023-24 season with lots of uncertainty and loads of pressure. Let me say that again. The Philadelphia 76ers are entering the 2023-24 season with lots of uncertainty and loads of pressure. James Harden launching a verbal grenade at Daryl Morey has made the Sixers’ disaster offseason even worse. In […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are this upcoming 2023-24 season is finally their year. Training camp will kick off in Hawaii, and the team will play its first game of the regular season against Scoot Henderson, Damian Lillard, and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Clippers are slated to tip off their regular season at home on […]

Hours after his signing became official, Ezekiel Elliott took the practice field with the New England Patriots in their joint first of two joint sessions with the Green Bay Packers on Wednesday, which impressed a pair of his new teammates. Elliott took part in individual drills, receiving handoffs from Mac Jones and later catching passes […]

The NBA’s inaugural In-Season Tournament will begin this fall, as all 30 teams will battle to be the first winner of the regular-season championship. And while the group stage of the tournament won’t start until November, the Boston Celtics are already being discussed as favorites in the new competition. Celtics Betting Trends at @DKSportsbook (7/13) […]

Since 2016, the only thing the Charlotte Hornets have fought for is positioning in the NBA Draft lottery. This franchise has missed the playoffs for seven consecutive seasons and while they have had a handful of high-level talents on their roster through the years, the Hornets have had trouble retaining said players. Now, they are […]

The NBA announced the schedule for its inaugural in-season tournament Tuesday. The Phoenix Suns are in Group A of the Western Conference, which also includes the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies. The winner of the group will automatically advance to an eight-team knockout round. The Suns could also make […]

As the Philadelphia 76ers look to construct a new arena in downtown Philly, the development team behind the project is looking to spread information about it to the local community. The Sixers’ new proposed arena — 76 Place at Market East, which would open in 2031 — would give them their own arena and aims […]

The NBA revealed the schedule for its first-ever in-season tournament on Tuesday. Group Play will take place across all four Fridays and the final three Tuesdays of November. Two winners from each of the six groups — plus one wild card team from each conference (the highest finishing team not to win a group) — […]

The NBA revealed the Group Play schedule for its inaugural in-season tournament on Tuesday. The Los Angeles Lakers, as was previously announced, are slotted in West Group A along with the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Utah Jazz, and Portland Trail Blazers. Here’s when and where the Lakers’ will be taking part in Group Play (all […]

Latvia isn’t known for its basketball prowess, yet the Eastern European nation is set to make its debut in the 2023 FIBA World Cup in less than two weeks. However, they’ll have to do it without their best player Kristaps Porzingis, the newest star of the Boston Celtics. The 7-foot-3 center is reportedly taking time […]

Rafael dos Anjos put up a valiant effort in his return to the Octagon, but he was ultimately defeated by Vicente Luque by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 78 on Saturday night. Luque used his wrestling and grappling to control the fight for the better part of five rounds, and he […]

Vicente Luque put on a dominant performance in his return to the Octagon, defeating Rafael dos Anjos by unanimous decision in the main event of UFC Vegas 78 on Saturday night. Luque used his wrestling and grappling to control the fight for the better part of five rounds, and he landed some heavy shots to […]

Almost every single NBA player is driven by money and the desire to win. For James Harden, these two things have never been more important, which has led to one of the league’s most mysterious situations. Harden requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this offseason after opting into his $35.6 million contract for […]

Darvin Ham is as steadfastly optimistic as anybody on the planet, so it’s no surprise that he believes the Los Angeles Lakers have the pieces in place to deliver the franchise’s 18th NBA championship. Speaking at a Basketball Without Borders event in South Africa, Ham projected confidence that the Lakers — following a productive offseason […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? This is a question basketball fans debate every single year, and it’s one that often has no right answer. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry and LeBron James are obviously amongst the best of the best, but one player cannot win […]

James Harden, against his wishes, remains with the Philadelphia 76ers. He very badly wants to be traded from the Sixers to the Los Angeles Clippers, but the teams have not come to an agreement on a deal. The standoff between the two teams is being put on pause. Now, Harden and the Sixers get to […]

If the Philadelphia 76ers were hoping to bring James Harden back to the team for training camp, they might need to revise those plans. After the failed trade negotiations with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Sixers star just called out Daryl Morey. During his Adidas China tour that he takes every offseason, James Harden called […]

Add another familiar name to the growing list of veterans vying for the Golden State Warriors’ final roster spot. Glenn Robinson III will participate in an upcoming group workout with the Warriors alongside fellow free agents, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Robinson III has been out of the league for over two years, last […]

The UFC returned to Las Vegas on Saturday night for UFC Vegas 78, and it was a night full of exciting action. In the main event, Rafael dos Anjos and Vicente Luque put on a show for the fans, with Luque earning a unanimous decision victory. In the co-main event, Cub Swanson turned back time […]

Mario Bautista was set to face former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt at UFC 292, but Garbrandt was forced to withdraw due to injury. Now, Bautista is awaiting a new opponent for the event, which takes place on August 19th. Cody Garbrandt it OUT of #UFC292 next week and Mario Bautista needs a new opponent, […]

Conor McGregor, the former two-division UFC champion, is planning a three-fight return to the octagon. According to reports, McGregor has his sights set on facing three opponents: Michael Chandler, Justin Gaethje, and Nate Diaz. Conor McGregor says he will be fighting Michael Chandler this December. He then plans to fight Justin Gaethje and Nate Diaz […]

Da’Mon Blackshear pulled off just the third twister submission in UFC history in his fight against Jose Johnson at UFC Vegas 78. The fight took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas and was the second fight of the night. Da’Mon Blackshear was able to secure the twister submission after Johnson found himself in […]

Maybe the Golden State Warriors’ just weren’t good enough to repeat as champions last season, but talent definitely wasn’t their biggest problem. As young players pushed for bigger roles owed to their draft slot and Draymond Green’s preseason punch to Jordan Poole further fractured the locker room, the Warriors never came close to managing the […]