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Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers heaped praise on rookie safety Derwin James after his team’s narrow 29-27 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. James was selected with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Florida State. The Chargers counted on him from day one, and he hasn’t let them […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Cole Beasley responded to some criticism aimed at his team’s receiving corps last week when the Cowboys lost 24-13 to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 3. Fans claimed that Beasley and his fellow receivers weren’t doing a good job of getting open. But Beasley said the receivers were getting open just […]

Former Atlanta Hawks guard Malcolm Delaney plays in China now, but he took to Twitter to defend Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic. Doncic was selected by the Hawks with the No. 3 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft before a trade to the Mavs on draft night. Doncic is the most accomplished teen to ever […]

Hall of Famer Steve Nash may have made a name for himself in the United States, but he just had a court built honoring him in his home country of Canada. The Vancouver court will be known as The Nash Family Court, and it really pops off the blacktop. Introducing The Nash Family Court at […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas flipped off his teammates after his leg fracture on Sunday, but many of them still came to his defense. Thomas, a six-time Pro Bowler, held out during the preseason in hopes of negotiating a contract extension. The 29-year-old had become frustrated with his team’s refusal to cooperate with his requests. […]

The New England Patriots are coming off a dominant 38-7 victory over the Miami Dolphins, but Tom Brady is excited about how much better the team will be with Julian Edelman. Brady and Edelman have been a dangerous duo over the years. Edelman has been a part of two Patriots Super Bowl teams. The last […]

According to Indianapolis Colts writer Andrew Walker, wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is expected to be inactive in next week’s matchup with the New England Patriots. Hilton suffered a hamstring injury in his team’s 37-34 loss to the Houston Texans. Reich says WR T.Y. Hilton’s hamstring injury is “probably not good” for Thursday night’s game against […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees broke the all-time NFL completion record this season, but he has another record within his reach in Week 5. Brees only trails Peyton Manning on the NFL’s all-time passing leaders list. According to NBC Sports, Manning recorded 71,940 passing yards in his 17-year career. Brees has reached a mark […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden hadn’t won an NFL game in a decade, but he finally broke the drought last night against the Cleveland Browns. Despite all the hype behind Gruden, his Raiders started off the year 0-3. They just couldn’t seem to hold onto their leads. This time around, the Raiders were the […]

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy returned from a rib injury this week, but he wasn’t satisfied with his touches in his team’s loss. The Bills got shut out in a 22-0 loss to the Green Bay Packers. McCoy thinks they could make better use of him than they have so far. After all, he […]

DeMar DeRozan had a few words to say after his first preseason game of the year, which was also his debut as a member of the San Antonio Spurs. DeRozan was traded from the Toronto Raptors in a blockbuster deal for Kawhi Leonard. While DeRozan considered himself a Raptor for life, he’s open to his […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard was linked to the Golden State Warriors this offseason, but he says winning a title in D.C. has more meaning. Howard has been a journeyman lately. The Wizards are his sixth NBA team, and The eight-time All-Star wants to create something special in his new city. From Chase Hughes of […]

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert will miss the remainder of the regular season with an ankle injury. Eifert broke his ankle in his team’s nail-biting 37-36 victory over the Atlanta Falcons. This will be a huge blow to the Bengals offense, as Eifert is one of the premier […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have a host of talented defenders on their roster this year, but Rajon Rondo has been most surprised by the defensive prowess of Brandon Ingram. Ingram was supposed to be the centerpiece of the Lakers offensively last season. Ingram, Kyle Kuzma, and Julius Randall all averaged 16.1 points per game last […]

The biggest move the San Antonio Spurs made over the offseason was trading for DeMar DeRozan, but not to be overlooked is Jakob Poeltl coming over in that deal and getting the opportunity to study under future Hall of Famer Tim Duncan. Duncan has taken Poeltl under his wing, teaching him the critical skills he’ll […]

Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy missed his teams 27-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings last week, but he is expected to play against the Green Bay Packers in Week 4. NFL Insider Adam Schefter reports that while he is listed as questionable due to cracked rib cartilage, he will take the field. Bills running […]

According to NFL Insider Ian Rapoport, the Los Angeles Chargers will have Keenan Allen and Travis Benjamin active for their Week 4 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers. Rapoport reports that Allen is dealing with a tooth injury while Benjamin has some foot pain. A pair of #Chargers WRs Keenan Allen (knee, tooth) and Travis […]

LeBron James could legitimately play every position for the Los Angeles Lakers, but he wants his new team to show the same kind of fluidity this year. Today, we always hear that basketball has become “positionless”. Players are too versatile to be restricted to just one role. Guards are getting bigger and gaining post skills. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 1-1-1 without their star running back Le’Veon Bell, but they are actively seeking opportunities to trade him. The Steelers recognize that they could acquire a player to make their team better this season with a trade. However, they have a steep asking price. According to NFL.com, Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert […]

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will play against the Seattle Seahawks tonight. The 35-year-old vet has played in all three of his team’s games this year. Schefter reports that even though Fitzgerald is nowhere near 100 percent, he plans on toughing it out. Cardinals’ WR Larry Fitzgerald, listed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers went through the most interesting transformations in basketball this offseason, but they will be without rookie big man Moe Wagner for preseason play. According to Harrison Faigen, Wagner is still recovering from a bone contusion from the summer. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1046128333082132480 The German giant is seven-feet tall but was considered a forward during […]

LaMarcus Aldridge had a career year last season as the centerpiece of the San Antonio Spurs, but he wants to reintroduce himself to shooting from behind the arc in 2018. Kawhi Leonard and Tony Parker dealt with injuries while the aging core of the Spurs organization struggled to keep up with a young league last […]

John Wall may be an All-Star point guard for the Washington Wizards now, but at one point, he was cut from his high school’s basketball team. This is hard to believe, considering Wall put together one of the greatest high school highlight tapes of all time. However, Wall confirmed it was true and his response […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Devonte’ Graham may have played his college ball in Kansas, but he was happy to get a chance to play at UNC, who he grew up rooting for. Graham grew up in Raleigh, where he was an avid Tar Heel fan. His new team beat the Boston Celtics 104-97 in the […]

The Charlotte Hornets have coined the nickname Buzz City for their home, but rookie forward Miles Bridges might create a new one if he keeps throwing down thunderous dunks. The Hornets rode a second half surge to beat the Boston Celtics 104-97 in the Dean Smith Center at the University of North Carolina tonight. Bridges […]

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is regarded around the league as a basketball savant. Kyrie Irving said Stevens has been drawing up new plays nonstop in anticipation of the upcoming season, and the head coach revealed Friday what the team is focusing on as they try to take the next step […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving may not have gotten to play against UNC in his college days, but he had some words to say about his alma mater Duke’s rivalry with the Tar Heels today. The Celtics will play the Charlotte Hornets in their first preseason game of the year tonight. Interestingly enough, […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers head coach David Blatt thinks the Dallas Mavericks got the steal of the 2018 NBA Draft when they traded for Luka Doncic during the 2018 NBA Draft. “My opinion the biggest miss in the NBA draft. He was the No. 1 pick no question,” Blatt said to Eurohoops TV. “In my mind, […]

LeBron James thinks that the Los Angeles Lakers can use the same fast-paced playing style he had as a member of the Miami Heat. According to ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward, James said this team can use their defensive potential to their advantage. Getting stops and getting out on the break to score will make the Lakers […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward was injured for all but five minutes of last season, but his social media antics managed to piss off head coach Brad Stevens. Hayward’s season-ending ankle fracture occurred about five minutes into the team’s season opener with the Cleveland Cavaliers. There were lots of speculation about Hayward returning to help […]

Los Angeles Lakers center JaVale McGee provided an interesting analysis of the plethora of playmakers his team has on the roster this year at media day. McGee is no stranger to playing teams with great depth. He became a two-time NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors. While adding LeBron James makes any team a […]

Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris thinks that his team has the the most dangerous bench in the NBA, and he just might be right. Morris nicknames the bench personnel B.W.A., which stands for “Bench With Attitude”. The name is derived from N.W.A., a popular West Coast hip hop group. Morris, Terry Rozier, Marcus Smart and […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford has finally come to terms with the fact that him playing center is the best thing for him and his team. The 6-foot-10 Horford is a power forward by trade. Initially, he didn’t like the idea of playing too many minutes at center. However, he now realizes that the […]

Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Matt Moore turned down workout opportunities with the San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans this week, per Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk. Both teams are struggling with their quarterback depth due to injuries, so they could benefit from signing an 11-year veteran like Moore. Moore was undrafted in 2007, but he was […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Alshon Jeffery has finally been cleared for contact this week, but the team is unsure if he’ll suit up against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4. While Jeffery is an elite weapon, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson wants to make sure he’s at full capacity, according to Zack Rosenblatt of NJ.com. “It’s […]

San Antonio Spurs point guard Dejounte Murray is ready to assume full time starting responsibilities for his team this year. Murray nearly doubled all of his rookie year stats in his sophomore season last year. Now that Tony Parker has left to join the Charlotte Hornets, Murray will be expected to produce consistently with the […]

Phoenix Suns power forward Ryan Anderson says Deandre Ayton’s dynamic playing style is reminiscent of Anthony Davis and Dwight Howard. Anderson was traded to the Suns by the Houston Rockets this offseason. He fell out of the Rockets’ rotation towards the end last year, so he’ll look to reestablish himself in a new offense this […]

Three-time NBA champion, two-time MVP and  five-time All-Star Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry says he’s coming off his best summer training session of his career. Curry averaged 26.1 points, 6.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds during the 2017-18 season. He warriors capped it off by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals for […]

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego said second-year shooting guard Malik Monk could very well be an important part of the team’s reinvented offense this season at media day on Monday. Monk was drafted with the No. 11 overall pick from Kentucky, a school known for producing NBA stars. He was considered […]