Hey, did you know that Dirk Nowitzki  joined the 30,000 point club this week?

2017 NFL Draft prospect Jabrill Peppers put on a show at the NFL’s Combine. Speaking of which,his alma mater, the University of Michigan had a wardrobe malfunction! The Wolverines basketball team played a conference game in their practice jerseys!

Then there’s also NFL free agency. By the way, Michigan aren’t the only folks with wardrobe malfunctions! White House Press Secretary, Sean Spicer had a wardrobe malfunction of his own.

All of that and the late Notorious BIG 20 years later on #ScoopsTopPlays!

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After the 2016 NFL regular season came to a close, the post season begins with the Wild Card games. On Sunday January 8, the New York Giants face the Green Bay Packers. Being the die hard Giants fan I am, I am afraid of facing Aaron Rodgers  in the first round. Even though the Giants have reigned victorious against the Packers in previous years, I have a bad feeling about this year. This season, the Giants lost to Green Bay in the regular season. However, they only played one game this season. Even with people saying that the Giants have the best chance of winning, I think completely different.

The only aspect of the Giants that gives me the slightest amount of confidence is the Giants defense. New York is the host of the second best defense in the league behind the New England Patriots. As the season progressed, the Giants defense impressed me tremendously. The uprising of Janoris Jenkins has helped the Giants defense to no extent.

The part that makes me the most skeptical about this year’s Giants team is their offense. Eli Manning has proven to play well in the NFL play offs. However, after watching the Giants this year, the quarterback has not proven to be as prominent as he was previous seasons. For example, with Odell Beckham Jr.  and Victor Cruz as Eli Manning’s wide receivers, the team under performed in passing yards ranking 17th in the league. Even though that is an average ranking for passing, with the elite play from his two wide receivers, the Giants should be higher. Eli Manning arguably has the best two wide receivers threats on his team. With the two wide receivers on his team, the Giants should have ranked higher than 17th in the league in passing.

Another reason that makes me nervous is the emergence of Aaron Rodgers’ game. In the beginning of the season, we were witnessing a possible decline of the Packers’ starting quarterback. However, he has turned his game around and is arguably the best quarterback in the league. Going into this game, I am scared about the impact he will have on this game.

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Following his teammate Victor Cruz, the North Carolina native becomes the 7th athlete to join the firm as the agency continues to grow since its inception in 2013. Other notable clients include Kevin Durant, Robinson Cano, C.C.Sabathia, and Skylar Diggins.

Nicks is currently a free agent and is probably hoping Mr. Carter‘s team will broker a deal that is even just a fraction of what was brokered for Cano.

Many doubted the agency’s ability to attract and manage contractual dealings of the firms’ signees, however, after a little less than a year into the venture the firm has seen nothing but growth.

Congratulations to Mr. Nicks, who is undoubtedly celebrating with a complimentary bottle of Ace of Spades–Mr. Carter and Co. know how to get you paid.

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Earlier this week Joe Budden got a chance to pick the brain of Super Bowl Champion Victor Cruz. Cruz, who plays wide receiver for the New York Giants, chopped it up with Joe during a visit to the XXL offices. The conversation spanned a range of topics, but you know it eventually turned to Cruz’s world-renowned salsa dance. It’s always great when sports and hip-hop meet up, and this is just another example in action. Be sure to check out the video below.

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