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Oakland A’s Extend Win Streak to 11 in Dramatic Fashion

Oakland Athletics shortstop Elvis Andrus in 2021
After a terrible 0-6 start to the season, the Oakland Athletics have been playing some darn good baseball lately. It seems like almost everything has been going their way—and such was certainly the case in their last game, when they won their 11th straight on a mere stroke of luck. They were squared off against the Minnesota Twins, and the...

NBA Power Rankings With The Playoffs in Sight

Ben Simmons with the Philadelphia 76ers in 2018
With the NBA Playoffs right around the corner, the time is ripe for yet another definitive top-five ranking. There are only roughly 15 games yet to play, and teams are clamoring for higher positions in the standings. As the stakes grow ever higher, here's how our top teams stack up at this moment in time. 5. Los Angeles Clippers The Clippers...

LeBron James Out Indefinitely With Sprained Ankle

Los Angeles Laker LeBron James with shades and a baseball hat
The Los Angeles Lakers have been playing without superstar center Anthony Davis for the last couple of months. Now, it looks like they'll also have to play without their other superstar, LeBron James. In Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks, James suffered an ankle sprain after Hawks forward accidnetally landed on him. At first, the injury didn't seem too serious....

Stephen Curry Injures Tailbone Against Rockets

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry at a Warriors vs Magic game in 2017
The Golden State Warriors showed their dominance in a 108-94 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. But unfortunately, the win wasn't without an injury to dampen the mood. In the final seconds of the third quarter, superstar Stephen Curry attempted a three-pointer which he did not make. He stumbled backward after shooting it, and had a hard time trying...

Ranking the Candidates for NBA 6th Man of the Year

No team would be complete without an exuberant sixth man off the bench to provide energy when they need it most. The Sixth Man of the Year Award is given every season, and this year we have a handful of interesting candidates. Here are our rankings of who's leading the pack so far. 5. Carmelo Anthony He was once one of...

Alex Ovechkin Declines Fight From a Rookie But Teaches Him a Painful Lesson

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin in 2018
Those who watch the NHL on a regular basis know how often fights can break out. In fact, one-on-one fights are part of the game itself. Alex Ovechkin, known as one of the greatest hockey players of all time, is also legendary for another reason: he knows how to throw punches like a champ. However, when rookie Trent Frederic initiated a...

The Race For NBA MVP at All-Star Break

Giannis Antetokounmpo
As fun as it is to contemplate the playoffs, there's one race that gets us pretty darn excited as well: the MVP race. Even though the MVP trophy is strictly for regular-season performance, it's still fun to wonder who'll be the leading vote-getter year in and year out. So without further ado, here are our top three MVP candidates...

Jimmy Butler Turned Down All-Star Nod Because Bam Wasn’t Invited

Jimmy Butler during an NBA All-Star Game in 2017
If anyone ever had any doubts about Jimmy Butler's loyalty, this should persuade them. Apparently, the Miami Heat forward was offered a spot on this year's Eastern Conference All-Star squad, but he turned it down—because teammate Bam Adebayo wasn't invited as well. Butler, who's been an All-Star five times in the past, was given the nod after superstar Kevin Durant...

Jodie Foster Randomly Thanked Aaron Rodgers After Golden Globe Win

Aaron Rodgers with Green Bay Packers in 2017
As much as the sports world can seem like a bubble, the barriers to the outside world are sometimes broken. This was proven when actress Jodie Foster involved Green Bay Packers legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers in her speech at the Golden Globes. On Sunday night's Golden Globes ceremony, Foster returned a favor to the football player that no one expected....

NBA Power Rankings at the All-Star Break

Kevin Durant at the Rio Olympics 2016
We're inching ever closer towards the All-Star break, and it's now time to declare where our teams stand. Many interesting things have transpired over the last few months, and here's how we believe the teams stack up currently. 5. Philadelphia 76ers They have the best record in the East, and Joel Embiid is looking like an MVP candidate. With a savvy...

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