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Should the Lakers Trade Lebron James and Anthony Davis?

The Lakers have been among the leagues worst in the last two years, with them failing to make the playoffs last year, a first for Lebron James. With the Lakers record showing that their playoff aspirations won't be met, there have been rumblings about the Lakers moving on from Lebron James and Anthony Davis.

Lebron James has made it very clear he would like to play with his son Bronny, and was open to the idea of returning back home to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Trading Lebron or Anthony Davis would allow the Lakers to acquire a bundle of high draft picks, depending on the team they are traded to. With the sweepstakes for Victor Wembanyama being a huge talking point around the league, the Lakers might want to look at a potential rebuild rather than wasting their final years of Lebron's contract with Lakers.

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What are the Red Sox Doing in Free Agency?

The Boston Red Sox coming off one of their worst seasons in recent years were supposed to be big buyers in free agency. Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts have yet to be resigned, which has added a lot of dread for the fans.

The Boston Red Sox have won 4 World Series since the year 2000, making them the most successful team since. The absence of Chris Sale certainly did not help their playoff hopes as they had one of the worst rotations in the entire league. The Red Sox need to make a deal to lock up Devers and Bogaerts to allow them to focus on the true weak point of the team, the starting pitchers. Chris Sale has been on the injured list for most of the last three reasons, giving the Red Sox a huge hole in their rotation.

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Brian Robinson Jr. Has Shown That Anything is Possible

Brian Robinson Jr. was a standout running back from Alabama, who was picked with the 98th pick in the 3rd round by the Washington Commanders. Before Brian even took his first NFL snap, he was questioning if he'd ever play football again.

Brian Robinson Jr. was shot twice, once in his knee and once in his glute while shopping for snacks. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time during an armed robbery. Many people thought he would have to sit out the entire season and rehab for the next year. He proved everyone wrong and worked hard to return for this season. Brian has scored 3 touchdowns and 602 yards from scrimmage, adding a certain firepower and reason to play for that the Commanders need to win the NFC East.

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Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Struggle Early in the 2022-23 NFL Season

Tom Brady is only accustomed to one thing, and that is winning. Tom Brady has the most wins, playoff wins, and Super Bowl wins in the history of the NFL. With Tom Brady and his wife announcing their divorce, many believe this is the reason why Brady and the Buccaneers are struggling.

The Buccaneers have struggled heavily on the offensive side of the football with players running incorrect routes to Tom Brady missing open receivers. Football is a mental game, and it makes people wonder if a man going through a divorce, playing the toughest position in football can lead his team to victory. Brady's game has certainly not fallen off a cliff, but their coaching staff sure has. Since the retirement of Bruce Arians, the Buccaneers have struggled with their play calling, not their quarterback's play. With the season closing, Brady and Tampa Bay will need to get it together quickly to make a run for the Super Bowl.

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Former NFL Wide Receiver Antonio Brown in Standoff with Police

Former NFL Wide Receiver Antonio Brown is currently involved in a standoff with the police, stemming from charges of battery on the mother of his children. This is not the first time Antonio Brown has been involved with the police and not the first time he has allegedly assaulted somebody.

The news might shock some who don't follow Brown's social media pages, but for those that do this is not a surprise at all. Antonio Brown has thrown former teammates under the bus, broken team policies, and committed various crimes over the last few years. Tom Brady even recruited him to his team, not once but twice. Brown would later go on to insinuate Brady's wife had an affair with him. Antonio Brown has burnt a lot of bridges with people he was once close to, yet they still plead for him to get the help he so desperately needs.

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Green Bay Packer's Days of Winning Are Over

The Green Bay Packers have looked outright awful this year. After their additions at the draft to bolster up their defensive unit, their defense has looked absolutely horrid. They rank among the worst in the league in yards allowed and points allowed.

Their offensive play is also in the dumps as Aaron Rodgers has no weapons to throw the ball to. Everyone knew the Packers offense would struggle after Davante Adams departed for Oakland, but not to this extent. With the Packers struggling, Matt LeFleur's job is potentially in jeopardy. Aaron Rodgers has shown in the past he has interests other than football and has hinted at an "early" retirement in the past. With backup and first-round draft pick Jordan Love collecting dust, the Packers are in a very difficult spot at deciding who they want to lead their team.

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Jim Montgomery Leads Boston Bruins in First Year as Head Coach

Newly acquired head coach, Jim Montgomery, has made his presence noticed in his short time with the club. The Bruins rank #2 in the NHL and are first in the Atlantic division. The return of assistant captain, David Krejci, has helped the Bruins immensly.

For the last few years, the Bruins have lacked line depth and defense later in the games. They relied heavily on the first line scoring from David Pastrnak and Brad Marchand. With the aging Patrice Bergeron looking closer towards retirement, the Bruins are in "win now" mode. Their window for playoff and Stanley Cup contention is closing and coach Jim Montgomery is seemingly making the most of it.

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Boston Celtics Sit at the Top of the League

The Boston Celtics have been on a super hot start to the 2022-23 NBA season. There were many doubts about if the Celtics could handle their loss in the last year's NBA Finals. With new coach, Joe Mazzulla, the Celtics have not lost a step whatsoever.

With a record of 20-5, they rank #1 among the league. Even with the absence of emerging big man, Robert Williams, the Celtics have been playing a great defense. Al Horford resigned with the team for 2 years, allowing for the team to split minutes between the two centers. The depth of the Celtics is something that most teams struggle to account for. Their size along with their outside shooting proves why they are the best team in the league and on paper. The Milwaukee Bucks are trailing closely behind the Celtics as they look to take the lead and return back to the NBA Finals.

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Ime Udoka Suspended by Boston Celtics for 2022-23 Season

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has been suspended for the entire 2022-23 season. This comes after it was discovered he was in had violated workplace policies by being in a relationship with a coworker. The suspension comes after the Boston Celtics narrowly missed their first NBA championship since 2008.

Ime Udoka is also married to famous actress Nia Long, who has come out in support of her husband. She believes he was wrongfully suspended, and it was wrong that he was the only one punished. The Celtics hired Joe Mazzulla to be their new head coach, which allows Ime Udoka to search elsewhere as the Celtics have not made Ime Udoka's future clear. Coach Mazzulla will look to take over the locker room and lead a group of men who are championship contenders.

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Aaron Judge signs 9 year, $360 million deal with Yankees

New York Yankee's slugger Aaron Judge is returning back home, to his real home, the Bronx. With all the rumors swirling about Judge signing with his hometown San Francisco Giants, many people were shocked to see Aaron Judge resign with the Yankees.

After their initial offer of 7 years, worth roughly $210 million, Yankees fans believed Judge would take that personally. His stat sheet showed he took it personally. Belting an AL record 62 homeruns last year, he bet on himself and it paid off. The Yankees look to build around Judge for the future and are in a much better place in the race for the World Series.