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Ohio State football junior receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will be one of quarterback C.J. Stroud’s receivers during his workout on Wednesday, NFL Network reporter James Palmer wrote in a pair of Wednesday tweets. “We will get a Marvin Harrison Jr. preview today in Columbus as the unanimous All-American will be one of C.J. Stroud’s receivers […]

The Atlanta Falcons are planning to host former Baltimore Ravens defensive end Calais Campbell on a visit in NFL free agency this week, NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “Campbell was recently released by the #Ravens, who kept the door open for his return,” Garafolo wrote. “But in the meantime, the 15-year veteran […]

USC football wide receiver Jordan Addison did not appear to run the 40-yard dash amid weather conditions at USC’s Pro Day, NFL Network reporter Bridget Condon wrote in a Tuesday tweet. In early March, Jordan Addison ran a 4.49 40-yard dash at the NFL Draft combine. “Not exactly ideal weather for USC’s Pro Day,” Los Angeles Times USC beat […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey gave a more neutral response when asked what to expect when he faced off against his former team in the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday “I’m a competitor so I want to play hard and try to help my team win,” Bey said, via Detroit News Pistons beat writer Mike Curtis. […]

Farleigh Dickinson head basketball coach Tobin Anderson informed FDU that he is leaving for the Iona job, CBS Sports college basketball insider Jon Rothstein wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “It’s obviously hard to leave FDU after what we just did, but this is an opportunity to go to a place that can be an east coast power,” […]

There is optimism that Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns and guard Anthony Edwards could return from injury as soon as Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, the Athletic senior lead NBA insider Shams Charania wrote in a Tuesday tweet. “Towns, sidelined since Nov. 28 with Grade 3 calf strain, is on the cusp of a major return,” wrote […]

Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler said his recent trade request from the Chargers had nothing to do with the organization in a Monday appearance on the Green Light with Chris Long podcast. “I think it’s really important to put it out there that it’s not like, ‘Oh, I hate the Chargers and I need to […]

Twitter erupted over a potential goaltending call during a matchup between Michigan State basketball and the Marquette Golden Eagles in March Madness on Sunday. SWATTED ❌ @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/oeoxlveAwl — CBS Sports College Basketball 🏀 (@CBSSportsCBB) March 19, 2023 A driving layup by Marquette guard Tyler Kolek was contested and deflected by Michigan State center Mady Sissoko. The […]

Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was listed as “questionable” with calf soreness before the team takes on the Memphis Grizzlies, the team’s PR wrote in a Sunday tweet. Five players, including center Steven Adams and forward Brandon Clarke, were listed as “out.” Jaren Jackson Jr., a first-time All-Star for the Grizzlies in the 2022-23 season, […]

The NCAA men’s basketball tournament will be the second since March Madness’s expansion in 1985 to be without Kentucky, Duke, or North Carolina in the Sweet 16 after the Wildcats lost to Kansas State on Sunday, ESPN Stats and Info wrote in a Sunday tweet. The feat also happened in 2021. Kansas State earned a 75-69 victory […]

Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is listed as “day-to-day,” Sportsnet hockey reporter Roman Josi wrote in a Sunday tweet. He did not go with Nashville for Sunday’s game against the New York Rangers. The 32-year-old defenseman left on Saturday’s 3-2 overtime victory by the Winnipeg Jets for “undisclosed reasons,” according to the Tennessean. He did not play in the […]

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry will play in Sunday’s game against the Detroit Pistons, South Florida Sun Sentinel Heat reporter Ira Winderman wrote in a Sunday tweet. Forward Nikola Jovic was upgraded to available. Kyle Lowry sat out of Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls with a knee injury after being listed as questionable for the Eastern Conference […]

Former Denver Nuggets head coach George Karl explained why he would take Nuggets center Nikola Jokic over Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid for the league’s Most Valuable Player award. “To me, I don’t want to badmouth him because I think he’s really, really good,” said George Karl, via a Sunday tweet from SiriusXM NBA Radio. […]

Will this be the year for LSU football? In the first year under former Notre Dame head coach Brian Kelly, the Tigers earned a 10-4 record and faced off against the Purdue Boilermakers in the Citrus Bowl. As the Southeastern Conference changes around it, the Tigers will look to keep the same mentality that brought […]

Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan highlighted the impact of hometown guard Patrick Beverley in a Sunday article from the Athletic Bulls senior writer Darnell Mayberry. “The man does everything,” DeRozan said. “(It’s) electrifying, especially when we’re at home. It gets the crowd going, and you’ve got to feed off of that when you see a guy sacrificing […]

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve is expected to miss 8-10 weeks with a broken right thumb, according to a pair of tweets from USA TODAY Sports Major League Baseball columnist Bob Nightengale. “If Jose Altuve is a fast healer,” wrote Nightengale. “The hope is that he could return in May.” According to the MLB, the All-Star […]

The Timberwolves will need all hands on deck to stand a competitive chance at staying in the playoffs. The team stands at seventh in the Western Conference, tying with the Dallas Mavericks at 12 games behind the Denver Nuggets for the top spot in the West. Minnesota will need the three-time All-Star and three-time Defensive […]

Xavier basketball guard Adam Kunkel and Souley Boum got into a heated exchange as the Musketeers clawed its way back into contention against Kennesaw State in March Madness, according to a tweet from CBS Sports. Things got heated between Xavier teammates pic.twitter.com/xfeBiNUwLz — CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 17, 2023 Xavier was down by seven points at the […]

The Notre Dame football program unveiled that the team would wear green jerseys against the Ohio State Buckeyes in September, the team revealed in a St. Patrick’s Day tweet. “Irish Wear Green. Today and on September 23rd,” the tweet read. The Irish unveiled a special uniform for their annual “Shamrock Series” game hosted in a […]

The Philadelphia Eagles signed quarterback Marcus Mariota to a one-year, $5 million contract in NFL free agency on Thursday. The deal could rise up to $8 million with incentives. Eagles fans took the opportunity to troll now-UCLA head coach Chip Kelly, who had a plan of his own to acquire the Oregon quarterback when he […]

Michigan football cornerback Amorion Walker made a bold claim after switching from wide receiver to cornerback, Michigan staff writer Austin Meek wrote in a Friday article. “I definitely believe I’m one of the best athletes in the country, for sure,” Walker said. Michigan head football coach talked about Amorion Walker’s potential at the beginning of spring practices in late […]

Among many other high-level football players, Georgia football cornerback Christopher Smith had high NFL draft praise for Ohio State quarterback CJ Stroud, Carolina Panthers staff writer Augusta Stone wrote in a Friday article. “He gave it to us,” cornerback Christopher Smith said. “He made a lot of big plays… a h**l of a player. Great quarterback. Definitely […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have brought back guard Nick Allegretti on a one-year contract in NFL free agency, Kansas City Star Chiefs beat reporter Herbie Teope wrote in a pair of Friday tweets. “Good re-signing for the Chiefs getting the versatile Allegretti back in the mix,” wrote Teope. Allegretti played in 57 games and started in 12 […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox reacted to the Kings earning their first winning record in 16 years, ESPN NBA writer Tim Bontemps wrote in a Friday article. “I don’t think anybody on our team was coming into the season like, ‘We want a winning record,’” De’Aaron Fox said. “But I think it’s good. I think it’s good […]

The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with former Detroit Lions center Evan Brown, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero wrote in a Thursday tweet. Brown, a 320-pound offensive lineman out of SMU, has four years of NFL experience under his belt after signing with the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2018. The Miami Dolphins […]

A first look at New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu’s new signature shoe was revealed in a Thursday tweet from ESPN NBA feature writer Nick DePaula. “I want to continue to open the door for a lot of other female athletes to get signature shoes and be in this space,” said Ionescu. According to Sports Illustrated, the […]

Kentucky basketball guard Sahvir Wheeler said he practiced this week and is ready to play, the Athletic Kentucky basketball reporter Kyle Tucker wrote in a Thursday tweet. “Says as a HS senior he tore his meniscus, came back in time for playoffs, won the state title,” continued Tucker. A former four-star recruit from Houston Christian high school […]

Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell is signing a contract with the New York Giants, the Score NFL insider Jordan Schultz wrote in a Thursday tweet. “The former Buckeye star comes off a career-best 62/623/3 with the #Colts last season, adding 2 rushing TDs as well,” wrote Schultz. A former second-round pick out of Ohio State in the […]

Iona head basketball coach Rick Pitino spoke on speculation on him going to St. John’s, Stadium basketball analyst Jeff Goodman wrote in a Thursday tweet. “It’s not a distraction for my players,” Pitino said. “It’s not a distraction for me.” Pitino was asked about the rumors on Sunday. “I don’t know,” Rick Pitino said, via Justin Walters of […]

Miami Dolphins cornerback Jalen Ramsey dropped a bold take when he spoke on the talent of the Miami Dolphins roster, ESPN Miami Dolphins reporter Marcel Louis-Jacques wrote in a Thursday tweet. “On paper, this is the best group I’ve been a part of,” said Ramsey. “We can speak it as much as we want to, […]

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles reflected on trading the No. 1-overall pick to the Carolina Panthers on Friday, ESPN Chicago Bears beat reporter Courtney Cronin wrote in a Thursday tweet. “That was a long process, lot of twists and turns but we got it done,” said Poles. Ryan Poles said he and Panthers general manager Scott […]

Former Los Angeles Rams safety Taylor Rapp and former Miami Dolphins linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel will visit the New England Patriots on Thursday, according to multiple sources. “The #Patriots are hosting #Rams FA safety Taylor Rapp on a visit that begins today, source said,” wrote NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “The versatile defender could find a home in New England.” Rapp, […]

Offensive tackle Orlando Brown Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $64 million contract with the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Brown will also be getting a $31 million signing bonus as part of the deal, per NFL insider Mike Garofolo. Orlando Brown Jr. Career Summary Since he was taken in the […]

New York Mets pitcher Justin Verlander discussed the importance of establishing a culture where people expect to win a championship in a Wednesday conference. “I’m not afraid to talk about winning a championship,” Verlander said, via SNY. “I think establishing a culture where you expect to win a championship is important. You should be able to talk […]

The MMQB senior NFL reporter Albert Breer offered some insight into why the Green Bay Packers may not be in a rush to trade quarterback Aaron Rodgers in a Wednesday tweet. “A stroke of genius in the Packers contract with Aaron Rodgers,” Breer wrote. “His $58.3 million option bonus can be exercised at any point between now […]

Linebacker Lavonte David will return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on a one-year contract in NFL free agency, CBS Sports HQ senior NFL insider Josina Anderson wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “Lavonte David just text me he is returning to Tampa on a 1-year deal,” Anderson wrote. Lavonte David is returning to the Bucs on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to secure a long-term contract with safety CJ Gardner-Johnson, the Score NFL insider Jordan Schultz wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “Not there yet, but they want him back,” Schultz wrote. “CJGJ played very well for Philly after the team acquired him in a trade with the #Saints before the season. True ball-hawk, with […]

Former New Orleans Saints wide receiver and punt returner Deonte Harty is expected to sign a two-year, $13.5 million max contract with the Buffalo Bills in NFL free agency, NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport wrote in a Wednesday tweet. Deonte Hardy will get a $9.5 million base salary and $5 million fully guaranteed in his newly-signed […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers agreed to the terms of a three-year deal with former Washington Commanders linebacker Cole Holcomb earlier this week, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero wrote in a Wednesday tweet. The deal is still pending a physical. The 26-year-old linebacker has played in 50 games and started in 46 since he was taken with the 173rd […]