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Former Florida football walk-on Clifford Taylor had an unexpected introduction to football. As a lifelong basketball player, Taylor attempted to walk on to the Florida basketball team upon his arrival in Gainesville. When that didn’t work out, Taylor settled for intramural sports. Taylor spent his first two years at Florida …

Damian Lillard has made it clear throughout his tenure in the NBA that he wants to remain with the Portland Trail Blazers. After signing a two-year max contract extension worth $122 million, his word will stand true. Loyalty “I’m proud to be the person to jump out in this organization …

NBA free agency is in full swing, and a seismic shift is about to happen. Brooklyn Nets superstar forward Kevin Durant reportedly requested a trade Thursday after three seasons with the team. The Nets added both Durant and guard Kyrie Irving in 2019, but the group failed to find playoff …

The NBA Free Agency period began Thursday, shaking up the league with many NBA players on the move. Multiple superstars signed max extensions on Thursday, as well as teams making trades to shake up the offseason. After a busy draft day, NBA teams look to continue to build for the …

Former Florida Basketball star Bradley Beal is a free agent for the first time in his 10-year career with the Washington Wizards. According to his agent, Mark Bartelstein, Beal declined his $36.4 million player option. Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal has declined his $36.4M option and become a free agent, …

The president of the Miami Heat Pat Riley, 77, expressed how he has no plans to retire this offseason. The Heat are coming off a Game 7 loss against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. Pat Riley stated at the end-of-season press conference that he believes that this …

After being down 12 after three quarters, the Boston Celtics stormed back, with a big performance from Al Horford, in the fourth quarter to steal Game 1 of the NBA Finals in a 120-108 victory against the Golden State Warriors. The Celtics lead the series 1-0 for this best-of-seven series. …

The Dallas Mavericks face elimination when they play the Golden State Warriors tonight in game five at 9 p.m. ET. The Mavericks, down 3-1 right now, look to carry on their stellar shooting from game four into tonight’s matchup. Backs against the wall The Mavs will aim to continue their …

After an impressive Heat victory in game one, the Celtics responded with a dominant win in game two. Celtics Even the Series Following an embarrassing blown lead in game one, the Celtics had major improvements to make in game two. Some of these improvements came from center Al Horford and …

After a hot start to begin the game leading by ten in the first quarter of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Miami Heat fell into a hole and couldn’t recover in Thursday night’s 127-102 loss to the Boston Celtics. Boston evens the series 1-1 for this best …