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Domantas Sabonis suffered a hamstring injury in the first minute of the Sacramento Kings’ 113-103 win over the Houston Rockets on March 1. Since then, he’s missed five games. However, the star center received a crucial update that sparked good news for the franchise. It was reported on Wednesday that Sabonis was a full participant […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars decided to release Evan Engram this offseason, making him a free agent in early March. After visiting with the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Chargers, the 30-year-old tight end has agreed to a new deal. Engram has officially signed with the Broncos, according to his agent, Mike McCartney of Vayner Sports, and […]

It’s been expected for the New York Jets to either trade or release veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers. On Wednesday, the franchise made that move official, while the rumor mill remains hot that the Pittsburgh Steelers and New York Giants could finally make a move for the former Super Bowl-winning quarterback. Rodgers is set to be […]

The NBA Playoffs are right around the corner as teams across the league jockey for position and seeding. The postseason has a long history of generating rivalries in the league, and it sounds like Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton is eyeing to possibly renew one with the Detroit Pistons. During a guest appearance on “The […]

The Washington Commanders solidified the quarterback position after locking up Jayden Daniels’ backup this offseason. During Daniels’ rookie campaign, Washington relied on former Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota. Reports indicate that Mariota is returning for another season. Mariota is re-signing a one-year, $8 million contract to remain in Washington, according to Tom Pelissero of the […]

The Seattle Seahawks have entirely changed their wide receiver room this offseason. Jaxon Smith-Njigba is now the new No. 1 option after the front office traded DK Metcalf to the Pittsburgh Steelers and released Tyler Lockett from the roster. On Wednesday, Seattle signed a veteran wideout to the team. 30 year old wide receiver Marquez […]

There’s been an alleged beef between ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after the two were spotted having a heated exchange at L.A.’s 113-109 overtime win over the New York Knicks. The confrontation took place due to Smith’s comments about Bronny James. Less than a week later, it sounds like […]

The Tennessee Titans made a move in the hopes of improving the special teams unit by making a switch at punter. On Tuesday, the team informed Ryan Stonehouse that they were releasing him from the franchise. Shortly after, news broke that the organization had already found Stonehouse’s replacement in Johnny Hekker. Hekker agreed to sign […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed Maxx Crosby to a three-year, $106.5 million contract extension that has him remaining with the team through the 2029 season. It was the largest contract for a non-quarterback in league history until Myles Garrett signed his deal with the Cleveland Browns. In the latest episode of Crosby’s podcast “The Rush,” […]

The Los Angeles Rams got off to a hot start this offseason after signing Davante Adams to a two-year, $44 million contract. Adams is set to replace Cooper Kupp after the front office elected to release him from the roster. So, Adams will be paired up with Puka Nacua, giving quarterback Matthew Stafford two solid […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have made a few moves, keeping some of their marquee players on the roster. Chris Godwin recently signed a three-year, $66 million deal to stay with the Buccaneers, giving them a fantastic wide receiver group for quarterback Baker Mayfield. On Tuesday, the franchise re-signed another key player on the defensive side […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been busy this offseason, largely due to the number of departures from the roster. On Tuesday, it was announced that the front office elected to release yet another player, this time involving edge rusher Leonard Floyd. Reports indicate that the 49ers are letting go of Floyd after just one season […]

On Tuesday morning, the Indianapolis Colts officially signed Daniel Jones to a one-year $14 million contract. The quarterback room is now up in the air, as Jones will likely compete for the starting job with Anthony Richardson. Shortly after the news broke, ESPN’s Pat McAfee shared his reaction to the 27-year-old quarterback joining Indy. During […]

The Cleveland Browns gave superstar edge rusher Myles Garrett a four-year, $160 million contract extension on Sunday. Although Garrett demanded a trade earlier in the offseason, Cleveland was able to persuade him to stay and gave him a new deal as a result. As a result, the Browns needed to find a way to clear […]

The New York Yankees took a brutal blow on Monday after it was announced that ace pitcher Gerrit Cole would miss the entire 2025 season with an elbow injury. Cole will receive Tommy John surgery on his throwing arm and hopes to return to the mound in the 2026 season. It’s harsh news for the […]

The Tennesse Titans entered free agency needing to find several starters to improve the roster. After improving the offensive line by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Dan Moore, the front office addressed the need at linebacker to help the defense. Reports indicate that the Titans are signing former Denver Broncos linebacker Cody Barton to […]

The Green Bay Packers aim to build a championship-level roster after falling short in the playoffs last season. To do so, the front office decided to improve the secondary and help the defense out by signing former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Nate Hobbs through free agency. Hobbs is expected to sign a four-year, $48 million […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars get involved in free agency after snagging an offensive lineman to help protect Trevor Lawrence. The lineman in question comes from the Baltimore Ravens, where he served as a starter to protect Lamar Jackson up front. On Monday, it was announced that the Jaguars reached an agreement with offensive lineman Patrick Mekari, […]

The Los Angeles Rams have made a flurry of moves early in the offseason. One of the biggest acquisitions so far was signing veteran wide receiver Davante Adams to a two-year $44 million contract after informing Cooper Kupp they plan to trade him. L.A. made another move on Monday to maintain the backup quarterback position […]

The Houston Texans beef up the defensive side of the ball on Monday during the NFL free agency negotiating period. The front office was able to acquire a former player of their own who spent the 2024 season playing for the Cincinnati Bengals. Reports indicate that defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins is returning to Houston on […]

The NFL free agency negotiating period is open, and the Tennessee Titans officially made their first move. After having one of the worst offensive lines in the league last season, the franchise made a splash by signing former Pittsburgh Steelers left tackle Dan Moore. Moore agrees to terms for a 4-year, $82M with $50 million […]

The Las Vegas Raiders improved the quarterback position after making a trade with the Seattle Seahawks for Geno Smith. The move reunites Smith with head coach Pete Carroll, as the two worked together in Seattle from the 2020 to 2023 seasons. Quarterback was deemed a major need for the Raiders after playing Gardner Minshew and […]

NFL free agency is banging on the door, and teams around the league are making moves to create cap space to improve the roster. We’ve already seen some surprising cuts, like the Los Angeles Chargers letting go of Joey Bosa. On Friday, the Las Vegas Raiders decided to release a key protector from the team. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to take on the Boston Celtics on Saturday in a highly anticipated NBA matchup between two of the league’s top teams. L.A. enters the contest with a 40-21 record, owning the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, while Boston is 45-18 and is No. 2 in the Eastern […]

After playing for the Sacramento Kings for just over seven seasons, De’Aaron Fox was dealt to the San Antonio Spurs ahead of the 2024-25 NBA trade deadline. Before the move, Sacramento was involved in numerous trade rumors in an attempt to build a championship-level roster. Despite all those rumors, the 27-year-old point guard claims he […]

The New York Yankees were the best team in the American League last season with a 94-68 record. They then made a deep run in the playoffs but ultimately lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games. Heading into the 2025 season, manager Aaron Boone is looking for a fiery team […]

Former Arizona State Sun Devil Cam Skattebo is currently preparing for the 2025 NFL Draft but is reportedly involved in a lawsuit. Skattebo is being sued by former teammate Mattheos Katergaris over an injury he suffered at practice. Skattebo allegedly jumped on the back of a golf cart, which caused it to collapse, which led […]

It’s been a rough season for the Florida State Seminoles’ basketball program, as the team owns a 16-14 record with just one game remaining on the schedule. They’ll be taking on the SMU Mustangs on March 8 with the hopes of ending the regular season on a high note. The Seminoles decided in early February […]

Longtime Dallas Cowboys guard Zack Martin originally announced his retirement in late February after telling the organization he was planning on calling it a career. On Wednesday, the 11-year pro made his retirement official after penning a lengthy letter on The Players’ Tribune. The 34-year-old former guard credited his oldest son, Charlie, who is six […]

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin will be an available player when the free agency window opens on March 12. That is, if Bufflao doesn’t decide to re-sign him. In the meantime, Hamlin is preparing himself for contract negotiations by making a big career decision. The soon-to-be 27-year-old safety hired a new agent according to ESPN’s […]

The not-so-secret desire for the New York Giants this offseason is to address the quarterback position. Reports indicate the front office attempted to trade for Los Angeles Rams star Matthew Stafford, but they were unable to pull off the move. Still, New York seemingly remains in the market for a veteran quarterback option. Holding the […]

The Los Angeles Rams gave quarterback Matthew Stafford a new contract extension in February, guaranteeing he’ll remain in L.A. next season. It’s believed that Stafford is now on a year-to-year basis with the franchise, and his contract technically ends after the 2026 season. But the Rams need a more long-term option at quarterback, and rumors […]

The Los Angeles Lakers put the sports world on its head after finalizing a trade, sending Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Luka Doncic. The deal was rather controversial, but L.A. is now in second place in the Western Conference and looking like a true contender. Meanwhile, the Mavericks are fighting for […]

The Dallas Cowboys have made a flurry of moves with the free agency negotiating window opening on March 10. First, the front office freed up $20 million in cap space by restructuring CeeDee Lamb’s contract. But on Wednesday, the franchise opened up even more cap space with a simple restructure of Dak Prescott’s contract as […]

Josh Allen is preparing to finally get married to his fiancee Hailee Steinfeld. With the NFL season over, the Buffalo Bills quarterback finally celebrated his bachelor party. He spent Tuesday evening with several friends at a TGL (The Golf League) event shortly after the news broke that he had started his own media business. However, […]

Former football head coach and longtime analyst Jimmy Johnson announced his retirement from Fox on Monday, March 3. At 81 years of age, Johnson is finally calling it a career from broadcasting after already having a successful career as a head coach for the University of Miami and Dallas Cowboys. On Tuesday, the Cowboys’ social […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished the 2024 season with a 10-7 record and now look to the offseason to improve the roster for next year. However, there are several questions surrounding the quarterback position with both Justin Fields and Russell Wilson due to hit free agency. With the free agency negotiating window opening on March 10, […]

It was a great 2024 campaign for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Although the franchise suffered another playoff exit from the Kansas City Chiefs, the star quarterback was able to secure the first MVP award of his career. Personal success continues to prosper for the 28-year-old quarterback. On Tuesday, it was announced that Allen signed […]

The Dallas Mavericks received brutal news on Monday after it was announced that superstar point guard Kyrie Irving suffered an ACL tear in the 122-98 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Irving is ruled out for the remainder of the season. To make matters worse, there isn’t a timeline for Anthony Davis’s return, as the star […]