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Quarterbacks are flying off the board in free agency as teams around the league search for starters or backups for their rosters. After having a stellar season with the Cleveland Browns, Joe Flacco finds a new home with the Indianapolis Colts. Flacco is officially signing a one-year $8.7 million contract with $4.5 million guaranteed, per […]

The New York Giants turned heads after trading for Brian Burns. This team should be one of the best within the front seven, as they have a plethora of pass rushers to get after the quarterback. During Burns’ introductory press conference with the team, he revealed he actually already has an established connection with new […]

Kirk Cousins signed a four-year $180 million contract this offseason with the Atlanta Falcons. Many believe Atlanta is all the way back now that they have Cousins under center. However, the new deal brought on a harsh reaction from Cam Newton. The former MVP-winning quarterback claims the deal was “alarming,” according to the 4th and 1 […]

Although Russell Wilson played well last season, the Denver Broncos opted to release the veteran quarterback and go in a new direction. Additionally, the team felt it was necessary to trade Jerry Jeudy away as well despite the fact he’s still on a rookie contract. Both of these decisions aren’t sitting well with former NFL […]

The Chicago Bears are one of the most talked about teams in the league right now due to their quarterback situation. On Wednesday, the front office finally made a move, however, it wasn’t the Justin Fields trade that has the rumor mill on fire right now. Chicago added a quarterback to the roster after officially […]

The son of Kansas City Chiefs head coach, Andy Reid, Britt, was involved in a crash back in 2021 after reportedly driving under the influence. That crash injured several people, including a then-five-year-old girl who suffered a traumatic brain injury. On March 1, Britt Reid’s jail sentence was reduced and now the mother of the […]

The Minnesota Vikings have remained in contract talks with Kirk Cousins throughout the offseason. There’s speculation the franchise wants Cousins to remain on the team. However, the latest rumors indicate there’s one roadblock standing in the way of a reunion. Rumors suggest the “structure of the deal” is what’s holding up the contract negotiations, according […]

Things got heated on Sunday as the LSU women’s basketball team got into an altercation with South Carolina. It led to some ejections, however, many were confused by the random fan who jumped onto the court during the action. Now, we finally know who that person is. Reports indicate that the person was Flau’jae Johnson’s […]

The Green Bay Packers were a surprise team in the back half of last season after Jordan Love proved to be a legitimate quarterback. Now, the front office is searching for ways to save money and continue building the roster. As a result, it appears De’Vondre Campbell is on his way out of Green Bay. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are making sure to have the best possible offensive line for next season. With free agency right around the corner, the front office was able to get a deal done for starting center, Andre James. James is officially signing a three-year $24 million contract, according to Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero […]

Speculation was that Baker Mayfield was going to sign a decent-sized contract this offseason after playing well for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2023. As it just so happens, the franchise officially awarded the veteran quarterback on Sunday right before free agency. Mayfield is signing a three-year, $100 million deal to remain in Tampa Bay, […]

The New England Patriots have been rather busy this offseason after trading Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Another key area for the team to focus on is wide receiver and rumors suggest the team is still trying to keep Kendrick Bourne on the roster. Bourne has been in contract negotiations with New England for […]

The Savannah Bananas made their debut playing in an MLB stadium. It was a great show in front of a packed house in the Houston Astros’ home. Surprisingly enough, legendary pitchers Roger Clemens and Roy Oswalt made an appearance with the Bananas. That’s right! The Savannah Bananas gave both Clemens and Oswalt a shoutout for […]

The Seattle Seahawks are making some big changes this offseason after moving on from Pete Carroll as head coach. Now, the front office is focusing on making adjustments to the roster. As a result, it appears the franchise is surprisingly releasing a two-time Pro Bowler from the team. Nick Bellore, who has been a standout […]

The New England Patriots are clearly in the market for a new quarterback after trading Mac Jones to the Jacksonville Jaguars. It was a move that was expected after the franchise announced Jones was placed on the trade block. However, the fanbase couldn’t help but notice the little return the team got in the deal. […]

Tyler Lockett has been involved in numerous rumors that suggest the Seattle Seahawks were going to release him. However, the franchise went a different way with the veteran receiver’s contract situation. The Seahawks are officially restructuring Tyler Lockett’s contract, per Mike Garafolo of The NFL Network. It looks like Lockett will remain in Seattle for […]

North Carolina basketball ended its regular season on a strong note taking down Duke 84-79. Cormac Ryan played a large part in defeating the Blue Devils on Saturday night. However, the Tar Heels went viral on social media after firing a savage shot at their rival. The Tar Heels swept the regular season series against […]

The Los Angeles Clippers just defeated the Chicago Bulls on Saturday, giving them their 41st win of the season. They’re now just one win away from extending the winning-season streak to 13 straight. However, star forward Paul George offered a brutally honest take on the regular season success. When it comes down to it, George […]

Duke basketball is taking on UNC in the ACC tournament. It’s a highly anticipated matchup as March Madness seeding is on the line. However, Kyle Filipowski ended up going viral for all the wrong reasons on Saturday night. Filipowski fell on the ground at one point during the game. A UNC basketball player ran by […]

The New England Patriots recently put Mac Jones up on the trade block with the offseason underway. However, JuJu Smith-Schuster has a bit of a surprising opinion on the young quarterback. With the Patriots owning the third overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, many believe the front office is going to select a quarterback. […]

The NFL Draft is right around the corner and Marvin Harrison Jr. continues to generate a ton of buzz. He’s viewed as arguably the best overall prospect in this class and now is getting a Hall of Fame-level prediction from Mel Kiper Jr. Kiper has been extremely high on the former Ohio State Buckeyes’ star […]

The Denver Broncos conducted a trade on Saturday morning sending Jerry Jeudy to the Cleveland Browns. Denver is a bit shorthanded offensively after the deal with free agency right around the corner. After the deal, former teammate Courtland Sutton shared the perfect reaction. Sutton shared a single GIF on social media to express how he […]

The Indiana Pacers have plenty to be excited about with their young talent as they attempt to make a playoff appearance this season. However, those postseason hopes may have to be put on standby after Bennedict Mathurin fell to injury. It’s not good news for Indiana, as the second-year prospect is officially undergoing season-ending surgery, […]

Sonny Gray recently suffered a hamstring injury in spring training. It was originally feared he could lose some time on the mound. However, the latest update on the St. Louis Cardinals‘ star pitcher sparks hope for the organization. Gray is seemingly improving upon his injury, according to team beat writer John Denton. Depending on how […]

NFL free agency is right around the corner as teams prepare to acquire new talent for their rosters. With that in mind, rumors indicate that Nick Folk could be available on the open market despite having a strong 2023 season with the Tennessee Titans. At the very least, Folk is “expected” to enter free agency, […]

The Tennessee Titans officially entered a new era after hiring Brian Callahan as head coach to replace Mike Vrabel. More changes are seemingly on the horizon, as rumors claim superstar running back, Derrick Henry, is “unlikely” to return to Tennessee next season. Henry is one of the top running backs available in free agency and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers need to make some changes to improve next season and that means some players are going to have to be let go. On Friday, the franchise decided to release Allen Robinson from the roster ahead of free agency. Robinson is now a free agent, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Considering the […]

Several intriguing names remain in free agency with Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery leading the way. However, one well-known baseball reporter claims that Snell and Montgomery not being on a team yet is “alarming.” There is some concern that both Snell and Montgomery could still be in free agency on Opening Day. If that’s the […]

The Washington basketball team has made a big decision ahead of the March Madness Tournament. Despite participating in the Pac-12 tournament, the program has decided to let go of Mike Hopkins as head coach. Hopkins will finish coaching the Pac-12 tournament and March Madness tournament before being let go, according to Pete Thamel of ESPN. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are hoping to gear up for another playoff run next season after failing to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl. It appears the first step in the process is already in the works after the front office decided to extend one of the key offensive linemen protecting Brock […]

It’s the NHL trade deadline and teams around the league are making plenty of moves. The Boston Bruins were possibly going to move goalie Linus Ullmark, but rumors suggest he nixed the deal altogether. Speculation is that the Bruins had a deal done with another team, however, Ullmark totally nixed the deal for “geographical reasons,” […]

It’s been a long offseason for Joey Votto as the veteran outfielder had trouble finding a team. However, he’s officially back now after joining the Toronto Blue Jays on a non-roster invite for spring training. Now, he shares his hilarious reaction to the good news. For context, back in February Joey Votto jokingly threatened that […]

The Denver Broncos are going through some roster changes but it sounds like Tim Patrick is going to remain with the team moving forward. He’s dealt with two brutal injury blows these last two seasons. However, the franchise is making sure to keep him on the team for at least one more season. Patrick agreed […]

Ohio State football just landed an exciting recruit out of Australia. His name is Nick McLarty and he’s set to be the new punter for the Buckeyes next season. However, the sheer size of this kid has fans in total disbelief. Typically, punters and kickers are a bit smaller than the rest of their teammates. […]

Caleb Williams is highly expected to be the No. 1 pick overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. For that reason, buzz and chatter are running rampant around the Chicago Bears franchise. So much so, that speculation grew that Williams is already in Chicago, however, those rumors appear to be false. Reports claim that Caleb Williams […]

The New York Knicks are taking on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a heated Eastern Conference battle. However, things turned south early in the contest after Jalen Brunson fell to an apparent leg injury. Brunson was helped off the court after falling awkwardly nearly immediately after tip-off. The injury is worrisome, as the star point guard […]

The Kansas City Chiefs front office has some difficult decisions to make this offseason. With both L’Jarius Sneed and Chris Jones due for a new contract, the organization might have to get creative to keep both players. With that said, the team has officially made its final decision on what to do with Sneed. Reports […]

The Golden State Warriors dynasty may be officially dead after the team got blown out of the water by the Boston Celtics in a 140-88 loss. Losing by 52 points is never a good look and NBA fans are convinced the team is no longer a threat to win a championship. It was a brutal […]

The sports world was shaken to its core after Chris Mortensen’s death was announced on Sunday. He was 72 years old and will go down as an ESPN legend. Mortensen was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in 2016. Mortensen’s ESPN colleagues and others shared their emotional tributes to the legendary NFL journalist. Chris Mortensen was widely […]