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The Green Bay Packers and Oakland Raiders are apparently inching closer to having their scheduled preseason game take place in Canada, according to new reports. After initially planning for the game to take place in either Regina or Edmonton, the Packers and Raiders are closing in on holding their game in Winnipeg, according Rich Ryman […]

With the case surrounding Tyreek Hill reopening after ESPN obtained audio regarding Hill and his wife discussing their daughter, Hill’s lawyer is now denying any of the child abuse allegations. In a letter originally sent to the NFL’s special counsel for investigations Lisa Friel, (via Pro Football Talk) by Hill’s attorney, Trey Pettlon denies the […]

When the Tennessee Titans selected Mississippi wide receiver A.J. Brown with the 51st overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, many around the league saw it as a steal. Not only was Brown considered by most to be the best receiving prospect in the entire draft, but it would be another solid weapon for a […]

The Golden State Warriors weren’t always the extremely dominant team that we know them to be. Six or so years ago, the team was just beginning to find its identity, and as the team helped changed the league into the way that it is today, it all began with a playoff upset over the Denver […]

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson – better known as the Splash Bros. – weren’t always the greatest shooting backcourt in the history of the NBA. However, when former coach Mark Jackson declared them as such early on in the Warriors growth into one of the best teams ever, the duo was determined to prove him […]

Earlier this week, a report surfaced that claimed that friction between San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch was beginning to occur, with Shanahan becoming distrustful of Lynch’s decision making and ability to draft and sign players to the team. Now, the coach is speaking out against such claims. Responding […]

When the Green Bay Packers selected Michigan linebacker Rashan Gary with the 12th overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft, many around the league saw it as a reach thanks to the lack of production the player had during his collegiate career. For Gary, though, he considers the pick destiny. Speaking […]

Todd Gurley had a stellar season last year, as he helped lead the Los Angeles Rams to the Super Bowl. After a disappointing postseason that included an apparent lingering injury, the Rams looked to bolster their running back group, and could look to take some of the load off of Gurley. After drafting Memphis running […]

When the San Francisco 49ers hired away Kyle Shanahan from the Atlanta Falcons, many thought it would usher in a new era of dominance for the legendary franchise. While that still may be, the first two seasons for Shanahan have been anything but great, and according to many, friction is beginning to build between the […]

The conversation surrounding the NBA and its officiating crews are reaching new heights, as the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors ongoing playoff series has already been used as a reason for the need to overhaul the referees. According to Utah Jazz superstar Rudy Gobert, however, he just wants referees to be honest. Speaking to […]

One of the biggest needs for the Minnesota Vikings coming into the 2019 NFL season was offensive line, and the team addressed that in the draft by selecting North Carolina State center Garrett Bradbury with the 18th overall pick. While he played primarily at center in college, Bradbury’s versatility may allow him to make a […]

Josh Rosen’s NFL career hasn’t gotten off to the most consistent start, with the quarterback becoming a top 10 pick last year and having already been replaced by the team that drafted him. After being dealt to the Miami Dolphins earlier this week, Rosen said that the experience is similar to how the draft was […]

Heading into the 2019 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles seemed like they had a plan in mind, with the team reportedly aiming to select as many good players as possible. However, the team ended up completely reversing its train of thought mid-draft. Prior to the draft, Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie spoke to media and said […]

When the Washington Redskins drafted Stanford running back Bryce Love with the No. 112 pick, it didn’t make sense to some. Running back Derrius Guice seemed surprised that the Redskins took a running back at all. 😶 — DG (@DhaSickest) April 27, 2019 Taking to Twitter shortly after Love was drafted (via 247 Sports), Guice […]

The NFL got another dose of brotherly love this year, when Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley joined his brother Calvin Ridley in getting drafted into the NFL. While Riley will join the Chicago Bears, he was still extremely excited for the opportunity to play in the NFL, and was happy to see Calvin after he […]

The Buffalo Bills loaded up on the running back position in free agency and the draft, but according to general manager Brandon Beane, the team will still rely on LeSean McCoy to be its main ballcarrier. “LeSean McCoy is still here,” Beane said (via New York Upstate). “Before you ask that question he’s still the […]

The Indianapolis Colts will exercise their fifth-year option on the contract for Ryan Kelly, according to general manager Chris Ballard (via Pro Football Talk). The team has until May 3 to make it official, but considering how important Kelly has been, it’s a no-brainer for the team. Kelly –the number 18 overall pick in 2016 […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars spent the early portion of their 2019 NFL Draft continuing to stack up a defense that was already one of the fiercest in the league, drafting Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen with the seventh overall pick in the draft. Thankfully for Jaguars fans, Allen was one of the highest touted players coming into […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may have entered the Westeren Conference playoffs as the eighth and final seed in the conference, but that didn’t stop them from having a magical postseason, and earning a special message from their coach. A season, and a team, to be proud of. pic.twitter.com/4VQjKlCuxt — LA Clippers (@LAClippers) April 27, 2019 […]

Kevin Durant doesn’t need to be the best player in the world for the Golden State Warriors to be successful, but sometimes he shows that he certainly be that anyway. According to Warriors coach Steve Kerr, he has no doubt that Durant is the best player in the world. Steve Kerr told @KerithBurke that Kevin […]

As the Boston Celtics prepare to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, they’ll be without a key member of the team, at least for the first game. Marcus Smart is expected to make the trip with the #Celtics to Milwaukee, but head coach Brad Stevens reiterated that […]

The New England Patriots were starved for wide receiver talent as they entered the 2019 NFL Draft, and they wasted little time in making sure they got someone they like, when they selected Arizona State wide receiver N’Keal Harry with the number 32 overall selection. "Congratulations, you're a New England Patriot." BB 📲@NkealHarry15 pic.twitter.com/Pk4MPPRjlL — […]

The Golden State Warriors are the best team in basketball when they’re fully focused, but that isn’t always the case, like during their Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Suddenly forced to play a Game 6 in the first round of the playoffs, both players and coaches for the Warriors are putting the […]

After selecting Kyler Murray with the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals have all but assured that Josh Rosen will not be with the team to start next season. While no trade talks have become serious, one possible team that might have an eye on the young quarterback is the […]

The Seattle Seahawks were one of many teams that were wheeling and dealing their picks throughout last night’s first round of the draft. The one player they did end up taking, L.J. Collier, seems ready to go ready, which should be music to Seahawks fans ears. New #Seahawks DE L.J. Collier, SEA's 1st-rd pick from […]

While we’re still a couple of hours away from the start of the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals have wasted no time in apparently letting it be known who they plan on starting the night with. Washington CB Byron Murphy is the heavy favorite to go at the opening pick […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson has always been a charitable person, but after signing a record four-year, $140 million contract extension earlier this week, the quarterback went above and beyond in an effort to reach out with his offensive line. According to a report from TMZ via ESPN, Wilson gifted each of his offensive linemen […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had an absolutely stellar career in the NBA so far, and it looks as if things are just getting started for the 24-year old. As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to take on the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, Celtics coach Brad Stevens heaped praise on Antetokounmpo: Brad […]

While the first round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs has given us some exciting matchups, and even some early upsets in the first couple of games, fans just don’t seem to be watching them as much as they did last year: NBA Playoff viewership still down 18% after second weekend of games (across TNT/ABC/ESPN/NBA TV) […]

Many NFL teams have different ways of ranking players when it comes to the NFL Draft, including doing mock drafts, holding their own specific rankings, and many other ways. According to Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert, they’ve have their own way of doing things for some time, and it seems to have worked. Speaking […]

The Washington Redskins are still looking for a quarterback to join their team after the unfortunate injury that Alex Smith suffered last year. According to senior vice president of player personnel Doug Williams, the odds that the team trades up are pretty slim, though. Speaking during his pre-draft press conference today, Williams talked about how […]

Although Jason Witten has left the confines of the Monday Night Football booth to rejoin the NFL, former quarterback and future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning won’t be replacing him, despite many fans and media hoping so. According to Michael McCarthy of Sporting News via Pro Football Talk, Peyton Manning won’t be joining the Monday […]

The New England Patriots will try to defend their latest Super Bowl title when the 2019 NFL season kicks off. The NFL schedule makers gave them an East Coast-heavy slate. Looking at the schedule for the Patriots going into next season, one big advantage pops out: The Patriots will have to travel out of the […]

Because of the schedule layout for the 2019 NFL season, the Miami Dolphins will be doing a lot of traveling. In fact, their shortest trip away from home will still clock in over 1,100 miles. Located in Miami, far away from most of their 2019 opponents, the Dolphins will spend a lot of time on […]

When looking at the 2019 NFL schedule, there are plenty of long trips each team must take. The Denver Broncos have to travel a lot during the last stretch of their season. While the Broncos have an evenly split schedule through the first 10 weeks of the season, Week 11 starts a rough stretch for […]

The schedule for the 2019 NFL season is officially out, and while many fans are poring over whom their favorite team will be playing, the Chicago Bears know they have a midseason opportunity. The Bears have a quirk in their schedule, but it’s a good one. Not only does the team get to start at […]

After securing a huge $84 million contract from the Washington Redskins, Landon Collins is ready to begin recruiting other teammates to join the Washington secondary, starting with superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey. @jalenramsey if you don’t want to be on a team where your VP…. is all in the media, all in your mentions, talking about […]

Despite having a large history of injuries, Missouri’s Jontay Porter, brother of Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., has decided to once again declare for the NBA Draft. After declaring for the draft last year but returning to school after the NBA Draft Combine, it seems as if the younger Porter will actually be heading […]

One of the most glaring holes in the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster is running back, and with the 2019 NFL Draft coming up next week, the team is beginning to show more interest in one particular player. According to Philly.com’s Paul Domovitch (via 247 Sports), the Eagles have continued to show interest in Penn State running […]