Loyal Ricks Jr

Loyal Ricks Jr

Researching and reporting the latest sports news is my lifelong passion. My love for sports began with picking up a Football. Experiences traveling to FBU Top Gun, Army All-American Bowls, Combines and other events developed my understanding of the game. In 2015, I enrolled into Delaware State University to study Mass Communications. My concentration of TV, Radio and Film helped me learn the skills and practices of media. I graduated in 2019 and since then, my focus has been reporting news to the masses with the goal to help all understand the sports we love to watch!

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics is defended by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

3 NBA teams facing do-or-die 2023–2024 seasons

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Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Is Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama’s to lose?

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May 16, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) knocks the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) as center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the fourth quarter during game one of the Western Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Why defeating Nikola Jokic is LeBron’s toughest challenge

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Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics NBA (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

NBA Playoffs: 5 X-Factors who will decide the Conference Finals

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Malik Monk, Sacramento Kings - Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Twitter reacts to Monday night’s playoff action

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Thomas Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

How the Lakers’ deadline deals will propel them to the playoffs

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MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 11: Desmond Bane #22 of the Memphis Grizzlies and Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies react during the game against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum on January 11, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee, NBA Power Rankings Week 21: Bucks surge, Lakers plummet. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Are the Grizzlies still one piece away from being a championship team?

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LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Lakers: Predicting when LeBron James will break Kareem’s scoring record

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NBA player Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

NBA: 5 Rising stars that stood out in first wave of All-Star voting

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Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Celtic superstar’s cryptic tweet sends Twitter into a frenzy

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Anthony Davis (Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports)

Reaction: Mitchell ruins LeBron’s return to Cleveland; Davis leaves with flu

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Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

With their stars on the mend, the Philadelphia 76ers must rely on depth

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Russell Westbrook (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Lakers: Can Russell Westbrook win the Sixth Man of the Year?

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Bones Hyland (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Bones Hyland’s energy is an X-factor for the Denver Nuggets

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Tyrese Haliburton (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Indiana Pacers: Why Tyrese Haliburton will the lead NBA in assists

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Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James & Russell Westbrook (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Grading the Los Angeles Lakers starting five in its season debut

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