The Houston Rockets — yes the Rockets — are the hottest team in the NBA with a seven-game winning streak after an impressive victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Two weeks ago, the Rockets (8-16) were in the middle of a horrendous losing streak and fans were […]
Trailer Debuts for HBO Series ‘Winning Time’ on 1980s Showtime Lakers (VIDEO)
The trailer for the new HBO series “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty,” about the 1980s Showtime Lakers dropped, and it’s a doozy. The series about the rise of the Lakers, created by Adam McKay (“The Big Short,” “Vice,” “Succession”), will debut on HBO in March 2022. McKay […]
Russell Wilson Trade Rumors: Denies Reports About Interest in Broncos, Giants, Saints
A split between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks is inevitable, but the quarterback denied a report on Thursday that he’d approve of any trade to the Denver Broncos, New York Giants, or New Orleans Saints. In the offseason, Wilson’s agent leaked that Wilson would waive his no-trade clause for […]
NBA Trade Rumors: Indiana Pacers to Dump Sabonis, LeVert, Turner?
The latest batch of NBA rumors features the Indiana Pacers, who are on the brink of rebuilding the team and who are fielding offers to trade three of their best players, Domantas Sabonis, Caris LeVert, and Myles Turner. Shams Charania and Bob Kravitz from The Athletic reported that Pacers president […]
NFL Week 14 Home Dogs: Texans, Jets, WFT, Bengals
We’re looking at the usual suspects once again in this week’s Home Dog Alert. NFL Week 14 home dogs include the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Washington Football Team, and the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s no surprise to see the Jets and Texans listed as home dogs once again. They’re two […]
NBA High Guys: Nikola Jokic Nips Pels with Triple-Double in OT (VIDEO)
The Joker schooled everyone down in the Big Easy on Wednesday night. Nikola Jokic unleashed a 39-point triple-double for the Denver Nuggets in a thrilling 120-114 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime. Jokic scored 11 out of the Nuggets’ 14 points in overtime and outgunned the Pelicans 11-9 […]
LA Chargers Send Mike Williams, Chris Harris to COVID Reserve List
The Los Angeles Chargers are attempting to contain a COVID-19 outbreak in their locker room. After putting Keenan Allen on the COVID-19 reserve list earlier in the week, the Chargers added wide receiver Mike Williams and cornerback Chris Harris, Jr to the list on Wednesday. Williams caught 55 passes for […]
Surging New England Patriots Win 7 Straight, Now +700 Super Bowl Odds
The New England Patriots have won seven games in a row, including a big victory against the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. As a result, the Patriots (9-4) saw their Super Bowl 56 odds bump to +700, extending their lead over the Bills (7-5) in the AFC East. In […]
Portland Trail Blazers CJ McCollum Out Indefinitely with Collapsed Lung
CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers suffered a rib injury over the weekend that led to a collapsed lung, keeping him out of the lineup for an undetermined amount of time. Similar injuries often take at least two weeks to heal, but the Trail Blazers didn’t mention a timeline […]
Washington QB Ryan Fitzpatrick to Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery
This is one comeback by FitzMagic that won’t happen. Washington Football Team quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick dislocated his hip in the first game of the season and hoped he could return at some point this season after rehabbing the injury, but the team announced he will go under the knife to […]
LA Chargers Place WR Keenan Allen on COVID-19 Reserve List
The Los Angeles Chargers announced that wide receiver Keenan Allen tested positive for COVID, placing him on the COVID-19 reserve list. Allen is vaccinated, so he could return to the Chargers if he remains asymptomatic and can produce two negative COVID tests within a 24-hour period. If Allen can’t play […]
NBA High Guys: Joel Embiid with 43 Points in OT (Video)
The Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid unleashed 43 points in an overtime victory against the COVID-riddled Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The Hornets were down five players while struggling to contain a COVID-19 outbreak, but Kelly Oubre almost led them to an upset victory over the visiting 76ers. In the end, […]
Chicago Bulls’ Leading Scorer DeMar DeRozan Out with COVID-19
One moment you’re named the NBA Player of the Week, and the next, you’re out with COVID-19. The Chicago Bulls’ leading scorer DeMar DeRozan entered the NBA’s COVID-19 health and protocol list and will miss Monday evening’s game against the Denver Nuggets after he tested positive on Monday. DeRozan is […]
Baltimore Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey Dunzo with Season-Ending Surgery
The Baltimore Ravens have been decimated with the injury bug this season, but their biggest loss occurred on Sunday when All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey tore a pectoral muscle in a one-point loss against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The injury occurred on a play late in the fourth quarter when Humphrey failed […]
Las Vegas Raiders RB Kenyan Drake Breaks Ankle in Sketchy Tackle
Las Vegas Raiders running back Kenyan Drake suffered a gruesome ankle injury in the second quarter against the Washington Football Team during a gang tackle. He needed assistance and was carted off the field. Three players from Washington took Drake down in what many believed was a dirty play. Daniel […]
NFL Coach of the Year Odds: Bill Belichick, Kliff Kingsbury Favorites
As we delve into the final third of the season, Bill Belichick from the New England Patriots emerged as the betting favorite to win the 2021 NFL Coach of the Year at +300 odds, with Kliff Kingsbury from the Arizona Cardinals not far behind at +400. DraftKings updated its Coach […]
NFL Week 13: Saints, Lions, Bears, Jets Among 8 Home Dogs
More than half of this week’s NFL schedule is loaded with road favorites and home dogs, including the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Seattle Seahawks. It’s no surprise to see the usual suspects listed as home dogs, including […]
Dame Down: Blazers Damian Lillard Out 2 Weeks with Lower Ab Issue
Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers will miss at least 10 days, and probably two weeks, with a lower abdominal tendinopathy injury. Lillard initially suffered the injury leading up to the Tokyo Olympics. He aggravated the area, located just above the groin, over the weekend. Lillard sat out one […]
Miami Heat Injury Report: Bam Adebayo Out 4-6 Weeks (Thumb Surgery)
The Miami Heat got a bit of bad news on Wednesday after finding out that All-Star center Bam Adebayo will undergo surgery to repair ligament damage in his thumb after he suffered an injury against the Denver Nuggets earlier in the week. An MRI revealed that Adebayo tore the ulnar […]
NY Knicks and Thibs Bench a Struggling Kemba Walker
The New York Knicks added Kemba Walker in free agency, but he’s struggled since his arrival — as have the Knicks — so head coach Tom Thibodeau benched him to revitalize the stagnant team. The Knicks secured the #4 seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs last season, but after the […]