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Could Giannis end up a Boston Celtic?
Giannis wants out of Milwaukee, could he end up in Celtic green?

Talar Kahwajian
Apr 122 min read
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Houston: You have Sun
The Connecticut Sun are heading to Houston next season, much to the shock and dismay of fans.

Talar Kahwajian
Mar 293 min read
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Can the Celtics snag the number one seed?
The Boston Celtics have an opportunity to get the number one seed, can they do it?

Talar Kahwajian
Mar 212 min read
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How did the Patriots do in free agency?
The New England Patriots knew they had roster holes to fill in free agency. Let's look at how they did.

Talar Kahwajian
Mar 152 min read
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Jayson Tatum is back and it should scare the NBA
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum returned from a ruptured Achilles tendon this week and looked like he hadn't missed a beat...for the most part. The TD Garden crowd roared on Friday, March 6th when Jayson Tatum was introduced in the Boston Celtics starting lineup against the Dallas Mavericks. It had been ten months for Tatum since playing in an NBA game and his early jitters showed. He was short on everything from three's to even dunks! It was a different look for the Ce

Talar Kahwajian
Mar 82 min read
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How can the New England Patriots tackle free agency?
The NFL offseason officially kicks off when free agency opens at 4pm ET on March 11th. How will the Patriots look to improve? Let's start in-house. Safety Jaylinn Hawkins , EDGE K'Lavon Chaisson and Nose Tackle Khyiris Tonga are the big names for the Patriots heading into March 11th. Hawkins paired with rookie Craig Woodson to create a strong secondary for Mike Vrabel's defense. Hawkins is coming off a strong season with 71 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 4 interceptions. He'll l

Talar Kahwajian
Mar 23 min read
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The NBA has an Adam Silver Problem
Let's talk about the Commissioner. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver came into power in 2014, over a decade ago when LeBron and Steph were battling each other for a title nearly every year and Kobe Bryant was in the final years of his career. The league was thriving in viewership (Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals drew an average of 30 million viewers!) Streaming has changed the game and the sport has become more three-pointer reliant. Continuing to market Steph Curry and LeBron has

Talar Kahwajian
Feb 224 min read
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The Curious Case of Will Campbell and the Offensive Line
The New England Patriots offensive line was improved this season, make no mistake about it. However, it's clear there's room for improvement. A tough Super Bowl performance has put the spotlight on the unit, especially the two rookies on the left side of the line. Left Guard Jared Wilson out of UGA and Left Tackle Will Campbell out of LSU were put through a gauntlet these playoffs. From the LA Chargers to Houston Texans all the way to the Denver Broncos and ultimately the S

Talar Kahwajian
Feb 142 min read
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Patriots Open Up Defensive Coordinator Position
On Thursday, the New England Patriots moved defensive coordinator Terrell Williams into a high-ranking role on the staff according to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport. Williams has been dealing with cancer all season and is thankfully in remission. While he would sit in on meetings and help with the defensive gameplan, play-calling fell to ILB coach Zak Kuhr. In Kuhr's first season in this role he led a defensive unit with Milton Williams and Christian Gonzalez. They showed their

Talar Kahwajian
Feb 121 min read
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What's next for the New England Patriots?
After a tough showing in Super Bowl LX, New England has a big offseason ahead. The New England Patriots found themselves watching as the confetti fell around them, neon green and navy dusting the field as the Seattle Seahawks started celebrating their victory. It was a disappointing finish for a team that had come so far in such a short amount of time. After all, this was Head Coach Mike Vrabel's first full year in New England trying to rebuild a program that had won eight

Talar Kahwajian
Feb 93 min read
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