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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Former San Antonio Spurs legend and new Charlotte Hornets guard Tony Parker doesn’t want his new team to jeopardize his impressive playoff streak. The Frenchman was drafted by the Spurs with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. The 36-year-old has played under Gregg Popovich and partnered with other […]

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri has officially tied Morten Andersen’s record for the most field goals made by a player in NFL history in his team’s 20-16 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Vinatieri left South Dakota State to enter the draft with 185 career points, making him the school’s all-time leader. This was an impressive […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was forced to leave the game after a knee injury in their 38-27 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Garoppolo completed 20 of 30 passing attempts for 251 yards and two touchdowns. According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Garoppolo injured his left knee. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan fears […]

Forbes has named the Dallas Cowboys the most valuable team in the NFL for the 12th consecutive year. America’s team has established itself as a financial force to be reckoned with over the course of the last decade. According to Darren Rovell of ESPN, the Cowboys are worth an astounding $5 billion. The New England […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is happy to be in an ideal situation with one of the best organizations in basketball this year. Nurse was hired in back in June, after the the team decided to part ways with Dwane Casey. Casey led the the Raptors to a 59-23 record, earning them the best […]

Former NBA head coach Jeff Van Gundy explained how losing games is trumps the good feeling you get when you win when addressing his brother’s retirement from coaching. Van Gundy Spent time as the head coach of the New York Knicks and the Houston Rockets during his professional career. Even though he has transitioned into […]

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, sources say that the New York Knicks are close to an agreement that would waive Joakim Noah before media day on Monday. Sources on @TheAthleticNBA @WatchStadium: Joakim Noah and the New York Knicks are near agreement on his waive and stretch. Noah will not report to training camp […]

One former teammate of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James thinks that playing in the Wester Conference will have more benefits than disadvantages to the star. James has played all 15 seasons of his NBA career in the Eastern Conference. Dahntay Jones played alongside James in Cleveland during their 2016 and 2017 playoff runs. While […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers forward Richard Jefferson says that LeBron James didn’t return home thinking he would make four straight NBA Finals appearances. Many are critical of James’ decision to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Lakers were 12 games outside of the playoff picture last year. They were far from being a championship […]

According to NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy is unlikely to see the field in his team’s Week 3 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. McCoy suffered a rib injury in their 31-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last week. He has been considered day-to-day all week, and will probably be […]

The Orlando Magic believe that young star forward Aaron Gordon can still take his game to another level. Gordon was selected by the Magic with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft out of Arizona and is coming off his best year yet. Magic president Jeff Weltman believes Gordon has the potential […]

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver explained why Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban was not banned, despite the multiple sexual harassment charges that have arisen from within the Mavs organization. Silver said that through investigation, he discovered that Cuban was not directly implicated in the conduct. Therefore, suspending him wasn’t necessary. From Ian Begley of ESPN: “That […]

After requesting a trade earlier this week, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard Jimmy Butler will not be participating in media day with the team this year. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Butler was granted permission by the organization to be absent from Monday’s event. All-Star Jimmy Butler has been granted permission to not participate […]

Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham is facing fines for his refusal to talk to the media. Graham is in his first season with the Packers and has recorded 8 receptions for 103 yards so far this year. According to Rob Demovsky of ESPN, Graham has not talked to the media since July 28, […]

New Philadelphia 76ers general manager Elton Brand will collaborate with head coach Brett Brown to form a partnership that will handle basketball operations for the franchise. Brand impressed the front office and wooed them away from various inside and outside candidates to score the general manager position. Sixers co-owner Joe Harris says that Brand and […]

Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot says his team is getting close to where they need to be this season. After an underwhelming 16-8 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, the Cowboys bounced back with a 20-13 win against the New York Giants. Elliot recorded his second score of the year in a […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is reportedly sitting out practice on Thursday. Last week, Packers head coach Mike McCarthy said that he would be comfortable starting Rodgers against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 2, even if he didn’t practice all week. Sure enough, Rodgers did start and played the whole game in a 29-29 […]

New York Giants tight end Evan Engram was a limited participant in practice on Wednesday due to an ankle injury he suffered earlier this week. Engram finished out his team’s 20-13 loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Week 2, so it is unclear when the injury occurred. The 0-2 Giants could use Engram in their […]

Former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis thinks rookie running back Phillip Lindsay can surpass him to become the team’s all-time leading rusher. Davis had one of the most inspiring NFL stories ever. He was selected in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft and was considered a long shot to make the 53-man roster. […]

New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski doesn’t want to jump the gun by getting too excited about his team’s acquisition of Josh Gordon. “Yes, definitely. I mean, you can’t really worry about what’s going on,” Gronkowski told reporters. “I’ve got to really focus on what I’ve got to do too. And being here, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is confident that Antonio Brown will have a great season, despite his slow start. While Roethlisberger has thrown the ball 101 times this season, he hasn’t connected with his favorite target as much as he’d like. However, Roethlisberger is confident Brown will pick up steam as the season progresses. From […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Jordan Matthews revealed the hilarious reason he became a father during his time in Buffalo, according to Les Bowen of the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last season, Matthews appeared in 10 games for the Buffalo Bills. He dealt with injuries constantly and only recorded 282 receiving yards on the year. After returning to […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott says that the team has all the information they need regarding the ongoing federal investigation of running back LeSean McCoy. The accusations of child abuse and involvement in a home invasion by McCoy’s ex-girlfriend have played a large part in the Bills’ narrative this season. McCoy, one of the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he has always been confident in the abilities of wide receiver Geronimo Allison. The young wideout is a third-year player that made his way into the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Allison had six receptions for 64 yards in his team’s 29-29 tie to the […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy doesn’t think Mitchell Trubisky and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes should be compared. Trubisky was selected No. 2 overall in the 2017 NFL Draft, while Mahomes was selected with the No. 10 pick. The Bears are 1-1 and are continuing to improve under the leadership of their first-year […]

The New Orleans Pelicans could start Anthony Davis, Julius Randle and Nikola Mirotic this year. The Pelicans just acquired Randle from the Los Angeles Lakers and lost DeMarcus Cousins to the Golden State Warriors this past offseason. While they did lose an All-Star, their new personnel will presents opportunities for competitive new lineups. Pelicans assistant […]

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia wants to dispel any notion that he is trying to build his team in the image of the New England Patriots. Patricia became a three-time Super Bowl champion working for the Patriots. He was on their coaching staff from 2004 to 2017. This is his first year as a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell was removed from the team’s roster for Week 3, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. The Steelers are scheduled to play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and are still winless two weeks into the regular season. There are no indications Bell plans on reporting to the team anytime soon. Steelers’ […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has decided to adopt a new strategy for his team’s Week 3 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings. McDermott will collaborate with defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier on their defensive calls moving forward. McDermott took over the defensive play-calling responsibilities from Frazier in the second half of their 31-20 loss to […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has killer instinct on the hardwood that is unmatched by most basketball players. Antetokounmpo was selected No. 15 overall in the 2013 NBA Draft as a nobody, but has ascended to superstardom in no time flat. He has already been named an All-Star twice in his five-year career. His ability […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki sees limitless potential for Dennis Smith Jr. and Luka Doncic. Nowitzki is towards the end of his career, but the future Hall of Famer is excited about the bright futures both these young stars have ahead of them. “I think the sky’s the limit for (Doncic) and Dennis together,” Dirk […]

According to Arash Mazaki of ESPN, David Baker and DeMaurice Smith will boycott their Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. The two of them wrote a letter to NFL commissioner Rodger Goodell, claiming that they would not attend their own induction ceremony unless they received health insurance and an annual salary from the league. Filed to […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden thinks that left tackle Kolton Miller can be a star. Miller was selected No. 15 overall in the 2018 NFL Draft to replace left tackle Donald Penn, one of the game’s best. At 6-foot-9, Miller is a towering force on the offensive line. Many pundits were skeptical about Penn […]

Ben Simmons isn’t the the only Philadelphia 76er that’s working on improving his jump shot this offseason. Second-year Sixers guard Markelle Fultz was ridiculed all last season because of the mysterious decline of his shooting stroke last season. Fultz was selected No. 1 overall in the 2017 NBA Draft, put performed well below his expectations. […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been working on his jump shot this offseason with his brother, Liam Simmons, a former assistant coach at the University of California at Riverside, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Simmons will reportedly continue this work with his brother moving forward. Simmons is coming off an amazing Rookie of […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were unable to close out a deal for Le’Veon Bell to secure his services with the franchise long-term. James Conner has proven to be a great option with Bell out and now likely gone. While trading him would’ve brought in an asset that could benefit their team now, the Steelers tried and […]

Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks says he wants the team to be more creative in their use of running back David Johnson in their offense. The fourth-year running back has shown that he is one of the most versatile players in the NFL. His ability to be a threat between the tackles and as […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Danny Trevathan says that their defense has more in store for the 2018-19 season. The Bears secured their first victory of the season against the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night, with Trevathan recording two of the six sacks Chicago had on the night in their 24-17 victory. Trevathan believes the Bears will […]

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh says he wants his team to make improving their running game a priority. The Ravens recorded three rushing touchdowns in their 47-3 win over the Buffalo Bills, but they had just one in a 34-23 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and their yardage hasn’t been impressive. The Ravens are […]