Caitlin Clark: Icon, Supernova, & Future of the WNBA
College basketball’s scoring leader has her eyes set on the WNBA and could be the sort of player that the league has been clamoring for...
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Omar Zahran
Feb 8
The Evolving Importance of Offensive Coordinators in the NFL
In a league increasingly dominated by quarterback play, a surprising trend emerges: offensive coordinators are choosing to stay put,...
Omar Zahran
Feb 8
Kevin Durant, Ring Culture, and Why Championships Are Not Created Equally
The Phoenix Suns forward has two championship rings and all the stats to backup claims on basketball Mt. Rushmore. His exclusion from the...
Omar Zahran
Jan 27
Mamba Forever: Remembering the Basketball Genius of Kobe Bryant
Four years after his passing, the memory of the great Kobe Bryant lives on through modern players and a passion that spans multiple...
Omar Zahran
Jan 20
Re-examining the Complex Legacy of Jerry Krause
Some thoughts on a complex figure whose impact on the Chicago Bulls can't be simplified into cheers or jeers On January 12, 2023 the...
Omar Zahran
Jan 14
The Unique Legacy of the Number 88 in Dallas
For Dallas Cowboys fans, the number 88 isn't just digits on a jersey; it's a symbol of greatness passed down through generations of elite...
Cole Raines
Jan 14
Toilet Tribune: To Comeback or To Play?
Back to the Crapper? Indulge in the conversation that is dominating the football world. Hamlin or Flacco for CPOY?
Omar Zahran
Jan 14
The NBA, Domestic Violence, and the Need For Change
The NBA's current approach to domestic violence is no longer tenable. It's time for the league to take definitive action and prioritize...
Cole Raines
Jan 2
Toilet Tribune: 2024's New Beginnings & Fighting Peter Dinklage for his Net Worth
Real crappers, it is time to assemble. In a survey conducted by NordVPN in 2022, 65% of respondents (of 9,800 adults surveyed) said they...
Omar Zahran
Dec 26, 2023
Rethinking the Backup QB in Today's NFL
As injuries rewrite the quarterback landscape, one question emerges: are we ready to embrace a future where backups aren't just...
Omar Zahran
Dec 24, 2023
The Deep and Miserable Abyss of the Detroit Pistons
From championship contenders to historical cellar dwellers, the Detroit Pistons' descent from grace is a cautionary tale of miscalculated...
Omar Zahran
Dec 10, 2023
The NFL, Touchdown Celebrations, and the Need to Embrace Player Personality
As the NFL continues to tighten its grip on player celebrations, one must wonder if the league is sacrificing fun and personality in the...
Omar Zahran
Dec 3, 2023
The Refreshing Authenticity of Giants QB Tommy DeVito
Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito is proudly embracing his Italian heritage and bringing a refreshing dose of authenticity to the league...
Omar Zahran
Dec 2, 2023
Mitchell Robinson: A Testament to Patience and Development in the Modern NBA
Mitchell Robinson's journey from an unrefined prospect to one of the NBA's most dominant rebounders is a testament to the power of...
Omar Zahran
Nov 28, 2023
The Future is Now for the Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder, once perpetually rebuilding, are now one of the top teams in the West, led by young stars Shai...
Omar Zahran
Nov 24, 2023
Charissa Thompson, Sideline Reporting, and the Importance of Accurate Journalism
In a shocking admission, the former NFL sideline reporter and current Thursday Night Football panelist has revealed that she occasionally...
Nick Andre
Nov 20, 2023
Victor Wembanyama & Chet Holmgren: The NBA’s Future
NBA fans always get ramped up for head-to-head matchups. When I was growing up, it was exciting to watch Kobe Bryant and LeBron James...
Omar Zahran
Nov 18, 2023
Michigan's Sign-Stealing Scandal Is Just Another Symptom of the NCAA's Failure to Adapt
Between NIL, the transfer portal, and sign stealing, the NCAA is showing its ineptitude to govern big time college football more by the...
Omar Zahran
Nov 10, 2023
NBA City Jerseys and the Dilution of Brand Identity
As another batch of jerseys are released, one has to wonder if honoring a city has started to dilute the brands of the NBA’s franchises...
Omar Zahran
Nov 4, 2023
Minutes Management and the Evolution of Player Rest in the NBA
The NBA's new rules on games played requirements for awards could lead to a shift from load management to minutes management, which would...
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