For the past couple of weeks, I’ve been watching the NFL and NBA to no end, and I love  it. But there is something that I’ve seen that’s becoming a bother to me, fans, and players  alike: the referees. Yes, their job is most important on the court or field, they can  determine the outcome of a game with just one whistle. So, how did we get here? 

In a game that is as physically and mentally challenging as college football, it’s rare to find a player that unequivocally dominates on the offensive and defensive side of the ball.

That is what makes Travis Hunter’s performance this year so unprecedented, and also makes him the clear choice for the Heisman Trophy.

There are a few athletes in the basketball world that genuinely remind you of a breath of fresh air. Dereck Lively II is undoubtedly one of those athletes. His charisma, sincerity and warmth are what breeds admiration towards him, something we all must acknowledge. 

When we think of the Texas Legends, inarguably, we think, Kessler Edwards. And if you don't, now you will. From his hometown in Glendale, California, to college in Malibu, to his rookie season with Brooklyn, then off to Sacramento and now Dallas, Kessler has steadily climbed the ranks, revealing himself as one of the most versatile and promising young stars in the game. 

For the Pistons fans, a sigh of relief can be taken seeing that last night Ausar Thompson made his season debut recovering from a blood clot. While such a health scare is undoubtedly alarming, it's imperative to offer him grace and patience as he navigates his first NBA season.

It's time to shine a brighter light on the Detroit Pistons this year, so fans can take them off their NBA hit list. We understand in the 2023 - 2024 season, there was inconsistency in performance alongside various organizational restructures (naturally), but do the doubtful perceptions have to carry over into this new season? Is it fair for players like Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren to walk around with the paranoia of perfection? For us, we say, they aren't defined by their past.