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Mueez Azfar

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Mueez Azfar is a NBA writer who has been a fan of the league for over 14 years. He has written about basketball for 4 years for Fansided's Indiana Pacers section. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree in Journalism at Georgia State University.

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From repetition to innovation: How WWE’s embrace of unique music transforms presentation

With a bigger focus on music, WWE is signaling a change that could reinvigorate its shows and give wrestlers the unique presentation they deserve.

Can they coexist? The gravity of Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns teaming up

Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns have formed an uneasy WWE alliance.

Jon Moxley, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins: Still bound by The Shield's implosion

It has been a decade since The Shield’s dramatic implosion, which catapulted its three members — Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns, and Jon Moxley — into superstardom. Even now, ten years after Rollins’ shocking betrayal, the ripple effects continue to be felt across multiple promotions.

The Final Boss returns? How The Rock could shape WWE’s future

In the wake of WrestleMania 40, one figure has been watching from the sidelines. Absent since the Raw after WrestleMania, it now appears that the Final Boss' return may be imminent.

CM Punk, Drew McIntyre can bring Hell in a Cell back to glory

CM Punk and Drew McIntyre’s feud has been one of the most electric parts of WWE television throughout 2024. The rivalry began at the start of the year, but appeared to be halted when Punk tore his tricep during the Royal Rumble after taking a DDT from McIntyre.

Solo Sikoa faces make-or-break moment in WWE main event scene

After main-eventing SummerSlam against Cody Rhodes and setting the stage for Roman Reigns' return to WWE programming, Solo Sikoa has found himself at a crossroads.  With the SummerSlam match being rather disappointing and the return of Reigns, as well as the rise of Jacob Fatu, he must find a way to stand out sooner rather than later.

The rise of Strickland, the fall of Page: AEW's greatest rivalry

In an AEW landscape often criticized for its lack of coherent storytelling and focus on "dream matches" over proper feuds, one rivalry stands out as undeniable: Swerve Strickland vs. "Hangman" Adam Page. 

The NBA's Most Improved Player award: Is predictability taking over?

What was once a recognition of unexpected improvement and the ability to seize new opportunities is now increasingly seen as a reward for the most prominent name showing any improvement, expected or not.

New voice of WWE: Joe Tessitore impresses in Raw debut

Longtime viewers of WWE's Monday Night Raw noticed a significant change in the broadcast during the Sept. 2, 2024, edition of WWE's flagship program.

Pacers opt for continuity over change this offseason

While many of the top teams in the Eastern Conference made bold, risky moves this offseason, the Pacers chose a different path.

Bray Wyatt's legacy is in good hands with Uncle Howdy

Bray Wyatt's death last year cast a shadow over the wrestling world, leaving fans and colleagues in uncertainty and despair.

Revisiting CM Punk's return to wrestling 

Revisiting CM Punk's return to wrestling on the third anniversary of that return.

When wrestling speaks louder than words: The Andrade-Carmelo Hayes feud

In WWE's often criticized, storyline-driven landscape, where in-ring excellence is sometimes scarce, one feud defies the negative stereotypes of the company's TV product.

Roman Reigns' attacks on Tama Tonga call back to 2018 Twitter exchanges

In 2017 and 2018, Reigns found himself in a heated Twitter exchange with Tonga, then a member of New Japan Pro Wrestling and a prominent member of the Bullet Club and Guerillas of Destiny.

Could Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton take budding rivalry into WWE ring?

The NBA season may still be a couple of months away, but Knicks star Jalen Brunson is keeping the intensity of one of last season’s most heated rivalries alive in an unexpected way.

Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton translating small-market success into national spotlight

The Indiana Pacers have drawn the slate of nationally televised games they deserve even despite their small-market status.

Revenge or redemption? Knicks and Pacers clash in Oct. 25 opener

The Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks are gearing up for a pivotal matchup on October 25, marking the Knicks' home opener at Madison Square Garden.

Why ex-All-American Oscar Tshiebwe has failed to stick in NBA

Oscar Tshiebwe's playing style is no longer in high demand in the league. To understand this, let's examine what the 2023-24 NBA G League Rookie of the Year offers — and lacks — on the court.