Month: January 2022

In Kashmir, wheelchair basketball is giving many people hope, a chance to live, to fight back against long odds, and above all, a chance to be equal. Tragedy might have struck them at different stages of life and in different forms, but the game joins them together. “Life doesn’t end, it only transforms,” said Insha […]

Despite suffering a personal tragedy, world-class skier Mikaela Shiffrin is all set to try and win gold at the Winter Olympics.  Without question one of the best skiers of her generation, Mikaela Shiffrin is focused on winning her third Gold medal at the Winter Olympics. With two to her name, plus three overall World Cup titles, Shiffrin […]

The Georgia football program continues to be near the front of the line for Arch Manning’s high-profile 2023 commitment. While there were several other notable college coaches at Arch Manning‘s high school basketball game on Monday night, Kirby Smart and the Georgia football program had a tremendous presence in New Orleans. Smart was there in-person to watch […]

Following the loss to the Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals fans are furious with Kliff Kingsbury and they want him out of town.  Things just weren’t meant to be for the Arizona Cardinals in the NFC Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Rams. In what was supposed to be a close matchup, the Rams […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching and after an entire season of speculation and rumors, it’s time to see who are the legitimate trade candidates on the market.  The New York Knicks got things going, trading Kevin Knox and a protected first-round pick for Cam Reddish of the Atlanta Hawks. This is expected to […]

Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker has let fans know he’s doing just fine after suffering a scary-looking injury on Monday night.  Late in the third quarter of the NFC Wild Card Round showdown between the Arizona Cardinals and Rams, hearts dropped after Cardinals safety Budda Baker was down on the turf and unable to move. […]

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