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Ernesto Cova

Ernesto is a bilingual (English-Spanish) sports writer with over eight years of experience covering major leagues such as the NBA, NFL, and MLB. Ernesto’s work focuses on providing insightful, up-to-date coverage of sports, blending his expertise in sports psychology with a passion for analyzing player performance, team dynamics, and trade developments across various sports leagues.

Andy Reid’s main flaw will cost Chiefs a trip to the playoffs

The lack of discipline and numerous penalties have been a hallmark of Chiefs head coach Andy Reid's teams for years.

Packers star Micah Parsons spreads the love after making history in Thanksgiving win

Matt LaFleur's team dominated the Detroit Lions 31-24 behind a strong performance by Jordan Love and a historic game by Micah Parsons.

LeBron James puts Lakers on notice with comments about defense

James sent a clear message to his younger teammates.

Head-turning stat exemplifies J.J. McCarthy's struggles for Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings' decision to commit to quarterback McCarthy was highly debated at the time. Now, it's looking like a big mistake.

Raiders release statement following Geno Smith's obscene gesture

The veteran quarterback also apologized for letting his emotions get the best of him after another tough performance.

Steve Kerr provides concerning Steph Curry injury update

To say that Wednesday night was a tough one for the Golden State Warriors would be a huge understatement.

Jimmy Butler's latest comments spell crisis for Warriors

This isn't the first time that Butler has had some harsh comments about the state of the team this season.

Tyronn Lue seemingly blames Kawhi Leonard for Clippers' struggles

Leonard is still one of the best two-way players in the world when healthy, but he has a long history of injuries.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones has one final statement about George Pickens' future

The Cowboys have found another star, and Jerry Jones seems determined to keep him.

Cowboys could take a dangerous approach to George Pickens' free agency

Even though everybody has said all the right things about bringing Pickens back in free agency, Jerry Jones has a long and well-documented history of complicating things.

What may have cost Bill Belichick the Giants' head-coaching job

With the Giants parting ways with HC Brian Daboll, it didn't take long before people mentioned the UNC football HC as a potential replacement.

Lakers fans should take notice of LeBron James' latest Luka Doncic push

A small detail from James' return to the court is more significant than it appears on the surface.

Chiefs get crucial Josh Simmons update after undisclosed absence

An undisclosed personal matter forced him to miss four games.

Wild Jalen Hurts stat shows he's not the problem with Eagles offense

Advanced stats indicate that the Eagles aren't maximizing the talents of the reigning Super Bowl MVP. 

Did Jerry Jones finally fix one major issue with Cowboys?

Has Jones finally found a solution to one of his team's glaring issues?

Stephen Curry's latest injury concern is tough news for Warriors

Curry is averaging 27.9 points, 4.1 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game this season.

Cowboys' Jerry Jones has made a decision about George Pickens

Jones had previously been more tight-lipped about Pickens' contract situation.

Did Andy Reid throw Patrick Mahomes under the bus?

The Kansas City Chiefs haven't found much consistency this season.

LeBron James' admission about his role with the Lakers shows it's the beginning of the end

James will look to integrate into a Lakers team that has faired quite well without him.

Quinnen Williams calls out teammates after Cowboys debut

The Cowboys added Williams to the mix to fix their perennial woes against the run. 

Brock Purdy shares honest thoughts on his injured toe

Purdy finally made his return from a toe injury in Week 11.

Steelers get worrisome Aaron Rodgers injury update

The Pittsburgh Steelers might be without their most important player on Sunday.

Josh Jacobs' injury update has Packers fans on edge

The star running back suffered a knee injury in the first half of the Week 11 game against the Giants, and he was quickly ruled out.

Cam Newton warns Jaxson Dart about a career-threatening mistake

Dart left the loss to the Chicago Bears in Week 10 with a concussion. That marked the fourth time the Giants QB was evaluated for a concussion this season.