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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady reached out to Kansas City Chiefs signal caller Patrick Mahomes after a win over the Jacksonville Jaguars with encouragement and advice, according to a Thursday tweet from NBC Sports anchor Hayley Lewis. “‘They’re good now’ haha ‘why wouldn’t you want to learn from the GOAT?’” Mahomes wrote. The 27-year-old […]

New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells responded to calls for a position change, the Athletic Yankees staff writer Chris Kirschner wrote in a Thursday article. “It’s basically been that (way) since before I got drafted,” Wells told the Athletic. “There’s always been that doubt and there’s still that doubt. I feel like continuing to prove […]

The Buffalo Bills fired safeties coach Jim Salgado after a 27-10 win by the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Divisional Round, according to the Thursday tweet from ESPN Buffalo Bills reporter Alaina Getzenberg. Jim Salgado was on Bills head coach Sean McDermott’s staff since 2017, starting off as a defensive assistant before being promoted to […]

Houston Astros owner Jim Crane is “intrigued” by the idea of bringing back David Stearns from the Milwaukee Brewers as the team’s next GM, wrote the Athletic senior MLB writer Ken Rosenthal in a Tuesday article. “Astros owner Jim Crane is intrigued by the idea of bringing him back to Houston, according to two major-league […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard earned his third 50-point game against the Utah Jazz, the most by any player in NBA history, according to a Wednesday tweet by ESPN Stats and Info. Damian Lillard scored 60 points against the Jazz in 39 minutes played of the 134-124 Blazers win, sinking 21 of his 29 […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski reacted to the hiring of offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, according to a tweet from NESN Patriots beat writer Zack Cox. “I think they’re going to improve as an offense tremendously under Bill O’Brien,” Gronkowski said. “That’s who they had to get.” For our full recap of the […]

Georgia football junior defensive lineman Jalen Carter went first overall to the Chicago Bears in ESPN analyst Mel Kiper’s latest NFL mock draft. The 6-foot-3-inch lineman earned 32 total tackles, 16 solo, in his third year with the Bulldogs, according to Sports Reference. He added on three sacks, seven tackles for loss, three pass deflections […]

Not much was said between Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and his Bulls teammates after they held another team meeting following a 116-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers, the Athletic Bulls senior writer Darnell Mayberry wrote on Tuesday. “Honestly, there’s not much to be said,” Vucevic said. “There’s nothing you can say. It’s just a […]

Indianapolis Colts interim head coach Jeff Saturday is scheduled to have his second interview for the full-time head coaching job with the Colts, according to a tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Colts plan to conduct a second round of interviews with seven candidates. Saturday was hired as the Colts’ interim after […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy’s pre-draft NFL scouting report from one team listed two bolded words in the final grade box, The Athletic senior college football writer Bruce Feldman wrote in a Tuesday article. “NO INTEREST” Purdy was listed as a “priority free agent” by NFL Analyst Lance Zierlein in his pre-draft scouting report. While […]

Memphis Grizzlies guard Danny Green plans to make his return from injury in a February game against the Portland Trail Blazers, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski wrote in a Tuesday tweet. The 13-year NBA veteran tore his ACL and LCL during a playoff game against the Miami Heat in May as a member of […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was upgraded to “doubtful” in the team’s latest injury update before the team takes on the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, according to a tweet from PHNX Sports Lead Suns writer Gerald Bourguet. Ayton did not dress for the Suns’ last two games with a non-COVID-related illness. Though originally listed as […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is good to go for Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings, according to a Tuesday tweet from Raptors NBA Beat Reporter Josh Lewenberg. The MRI the Raptors were awaiting the results of came back clean. “He told me he’s 94%,” Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said. OG Anunoby was ruled […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are “actively looking for an upgrade” from Reggie Jackson at the point guard spot and may have interest in Utah Jazz guard Mike Conley and Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry before the NBA trade deadline, the Ringer senior staff writer Kevin O’Connor wrote in a Tuesday article. Mike Conley is averaging […]

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau reacted to a mixture of boos and cheers from the Calgary Flames crowd during his return to Calgary, ESPN NHL reporter Ryan S. Clark wrote in a Tuesday article. “For the most part, it felt nice to see everyone standing up and clapping their hands and cheering for me,” […]

Alabama football offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Bill O’Brien is returning to the New England Patriots to serve as the team’s offensive coordinator, according to a Tuesday tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. The Alabama football offense took fourth place in the Southeastern Conference with 477.08 total yards per game, fourth in passing […]

Tension flared before the NFC Divisional round between the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers kicked off in Levi’s Stadium, according to a Sunday tweet from Dallas Morning News Cowboys reporter Michael Gehlken. A little drama in Cowboys-49ers pregame: Niners apparently took offense to Cowboys kicker Brett Maher warming up on side of field, stepping […]

San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl may get a lucrative new deal once the NBA’s free agency period rolls around, the Stein Line’s Marc Stein wrote in a Sunday article. “One more leftover rumble from my recent San Antonio trip: League sources say in-demand Spurs center Jakob Poeltl, who is in the final season of […]

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul was listed as “probable” with a hip injury before the team faces the Memphis Grizzlies, according to a tweet from Arizona Republic Suns Insider Duane Rankin. Center Deandre Ayton was listed out with an illness. Paul could miss his eighth straight game after he left a matchup against the Miami […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is expected to make his return from injury against the Boston Celtics on Monday, according to a Sunday tweet from the Athletic Senior lead NBA Insider Shams Charania. Isaac missed the last two NBA seasons after he tore his ACL and meniscus during the NBA’s bubble season in a 132-116 […]

Cincinnati Bengals offensive coordinator Brian Callahan is interviewing for the Indianapolis Colts head coaching job, according to a Friday tweet from the Athletic Bengals beat reporter Jay Morrison. “Deserving,” Bengals Head Coach Zac Taylor said. “He does an unbelievable job leading our offense and just with the coaches and the players, he’s been invaluable for […]

Michigan football running back Blake Corum may get a six-figure name, image and likeness (NIL) deal after passing up the opportunity to be selected in the 2023 NFL draft, the Athletic senior writer Nick Baumgardner wrote in a Friday article. “Corum, per a team source, is looking at a substantial six-figure paycheck through an NIL […]

Former New York Giants defensive end Justin Tuck saw similarities between quarterback Daniel Jones and Super Bowl-winning quarterback Eli Manning before the team takes on the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Post Giants beat writer Paul Schwartz wrote in a Friday article. “If you look at Eli, and I hate doing this, they’re very similar in […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jamison Crowder will not play against the Cincinnati Bengals in the American Football Conference Divisional Playoff, the Athletic Bills beat reporter Joe Buscaglia wrote in a Friday injury update. Crowder is moving in the right direction, said Bills head coach Sean McDermott. The 29-year-old receiver is still on injured reserve and […]

The Miami Marlins tried to acquire New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty a “couple times” both before and after the saga involving Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa deal fell through, New York Post columnist Jon Heyman wrote in a Thursday article. The Marlins were prepared to offer one of their young starters in right-handed […]

Outfielder Elian Soto, the brother of Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto, agreed to a $225,000 signing bonus as a part of the minor league contract he signed with the Nationals this weekend, according to a Thursday report from the Associated Press. Elian Soto verbally agreed to join the Nationals just days after he declared to […]

Gonzaga Bulldogs head basketball coach Mark Few commented on LMU snapping the team’s 76-game home winning streak following a 68-67 Loyola Marymount victory in the McCarthey Athletic Center, ESPN wrote in a Thursday article. “The home streak is over,” Mark Few said. “It was going to end sometime and it ended in a tough, hard-fought […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide earned a commitment from ex-Georgia linebacker Trezmen Marshall in the football transfer portal, the junior announced in an Instagram post Thursday. He became one of eight Georgia players to enter the portal since the team won the National Championship. “I want to first thank my Heavenly Father for all the blessings […]

Baltimore Ravens Eric DeCosta said the team is “excited” to restart contract negotiations with quarterback Lamar Jackson, The Athletic senior staff writer Jeff Zrebiec wrote in a Thursday tweet. He said he met with Jackson today. “Lamar and I have great relationship,” Eric DeCosta said. Jackson did not travel with the team after he was […]

ESPN’s Pete Thamel mentioned Oklahoma football offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby as a potential name to replace Alabama OC Bill O’Brien should he find his way onto another coaching staff, Sooners Wire writer Ben Dackiw wrote in a Thursday article. “I would think that Nick Saban saw the fits that Tennessee and Josh Heupel gave him […]

Former Georgia football tight end Arik Gilbert said the Nebraska Cornhuskers may be in a “good spot” to land him, On3 Nebraska football publisher Sean Callahan wrote in a Thursday article. “It was good meeting Coach Rhule,” Gilbert said. “I haven’t made a decision yet, but you could say Nebraska is in a good spot […]

Alabama football offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien continues to hit the recruiting trail for the Crimson Tide even as rumors swirl about the 53-year-old coach filling a potential vacancy in the New England Patriots staff, 247Sports NCAA analyst Brad Crawford wrote in a Thursday article. The Patriots have three offensive coordinator candidates, according to NFL Network […]

Pedro Pascal maintained a streak of never starring in a TV show with a rating of lower than 89% on Rotten Tomatoes following the premiere of the Last of Us, according to an Instagram post by Pubity. Pascal acted in the Mandalorian, as agent Javier Pena in the “Narcos” TV series and one episode of […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley had a one-word response to whether he thought his job was in danger after a collapse against the Jacksonville Jaguars, ESPN NFL Nation reporter Lindsey Thiry wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “No.” Staley went 19-15 in two seasons with the Chargers, earning his first trip to the playoffs […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes paid his respects to the Jacksonville Jaguars after the team and quarterback Trevor Lawrence earned a 31-30 miracle win over the Los Angeles Chargers, NBC Sports content creator Myles Simmons wrote in a Wednesday article. “I think the only difference is they might just have a little bit more […]

Rafael Nadal, the No. 2-ranked men’s player in ESPN’s Tennis ATP Rankings, reflected on a loss to 27-year-old Mackenzie McDonald in the second round of the Australian Open. “It’s a tough moment. It’s a tough day,” Nadal said. “I can’t say that I am not destroyed mentally at this moment, because I would be lying.” […]

Florida football commit Jaden Rashada filed for his release from the Gators after he signed his letter of intent on Dec. 21, according to multiple sources. The four-star quarterback also saw a $13 million name, image and likeness deal (NIL) fall through just last month. Florida will have 30 days to respond to Jaden Rashada’s […]

Newly-hired Chicago Bears president and CEO Kevin Warren said the team’s sole focus was on Arlington Park during his introductory press conference, multiple sources said on Tuesday. “Yes, that’s the sole focus right now,” Warren said, according to a tweet from USA Today sports columnist Nancy Armour “100%.” Kevin Warren, a former Minnesota Vikings Chief […]

New Arizona Cardinals general manager Monti Ossenfort took a firm stance on how he would work in team operations during an introductory press conference on Tuesday, according to a tweet from the NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano. “Ego will not be tolerated in this organization,” Ossenfort said. For our Divisional playoff preview and predictions, listen below: […]