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The NBA trade deadline loosed the petty child in all of the NBA — perhaps for good reason — and the Toronto Raptors were no exception. ESPN has the scoop about the situation with the Raptors, which has been a bit off since the trade deadline began looming: The vibes out of Toronto over the […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles is in a unique position about his future, and Chris Long feels as though he needs to have more say in what’s to come anyway. The defensive end stopped by PFT Live to share his thoughts on the situation and seemed to defend Foles’ decision to void his contract with […]

Saints linebacker coach Mike Nolan is generating interest from the Bengals for their as-yet-unfilled defensive coordinator position, per Albert Breer of the Sports Illustrated. The report comes after Nolan’s colleague Dennis Allen decided to re-sign with New Orleans. Fans will recall that Jack Del Rio was initially being considered for the position that Nolan is currently […]

Having a bum shoulder is the absolute worst, and no one knows better than Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who suffered a shoulder injury. ESPN spoke to the superstar, who revealed that thanks to his injury, he couldn’t throw beyond 30 yards. “I didn’t know what the f— was wrong with my shoulder,” he said. […]

In Pittsburgh Steelers news that’s not related to Antonio Brown, a new report suggests that the team is currently considering the transition tag for Le’Veon Bell. According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the team would do this because they’re interested in trading him, not keeping him. “Ideally, the Steelers would find a team interested in Bell, […]

With a sixth Super Bowl ring on his finger, Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots should be certain about his future — and yet, the Patriots great says he’s still unsure. Rumors had been swirling for a while about the notion of “Gronk” retiring after the Super Bowl was over — regardless of whether […]

Now that Nick Foles has declared his intent to void his contract with the Eagles, rumors are swirling that the Jaguars may be interested in him. According to The Atlantic, the Jaguars are one of a few teams legitimately searching for a 2019 starting quarterback, and as such, they will be making some sort of play […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is continuing to show that he’s one of the best entrepreneurs in the business, as he’s just announced a new sneaker during the All-Star Game. First look at the Nike LeBron 16 "Watch The Throne" that @KingJames is rumored to wear during All-Star Weekend in Charlotte. 📸 @J23app pic.twitter.com/RkzNwT6rCT […]

LaVar Ball always has something slick to say, and today, he claimed that LeBron James wouldn’t win a championship if his son Lonzo was traded from the Los Angeles Lakers. "[The Lakers] trade my son they'll never get a championship. … LeBron James without Lonzo is not going to win a championship in L.A. I […]

Iman Shumpert is moving from the Sacramento Kings to the Houston Rockets as part of a trade, and the player sent a heartfelt message to his former team and their fans on Twitter: Sacramento…I really can't thank you enough for accepting me in full ever since I got off the plane when I was traded […]

The Golden State Warriors have become the first team to have six games with at least 140 points in a season since the 1991-1992 season. The @warriors have scored at least 140 points six times this season. The last team to record at least six such games in a single season is the 1991-92 Warriors, […]

The valuation of the Golden State Warriors has gone up by more than 367 percent from their last valuation, according to a new report by Forbes. Back in 2010, the team was purchased by Joe Lacob, Peter Guber, and assorted other partners for $450 million. Today, however, the value of the Warriors franchise has grown exponentially […]

In today’s “who didn’t see this one coming?” news, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown continues to face drama as the NFL announced that they will be investigating his recent domestic violence incident in Florida. Even though Brown wasn’t arrested after the dispute — apparently, there was no allegation of actual assault, or anyone getting […]

Hot on the heels of their latest Super Bowl win — their sixth — the New England Patriots have announced that 11 of their players will have new contracts. The team’s official site has revealed that they’ve picked up these players who were in their free agency. “OL Cole Croston, OL Jake Eldrenkamp QB Danny […]

Indiana may be open to trading either Darren Collison or Cory Joseph, according to a new report about the upcoming NBA trade deadline. Darren Collison has a contract with the Pacers that is about to expire, so he would be a logical choice for a trade should Indiana choose to take it. The veteran point […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray is not a happy man after ESPN brought his name up in a trade scenario, and he made his displeasure known. Murray was brought up by the famed sports network as part of a hypothetical trade. According to the outlet, Murray — along with several other Spurs — would […]

Golden State Warriors great Klay Thompson isn’t competing in the 3-Point Contest this year because he prefers to be a spectator: Klay on why he’s not competing in the 3-point contest this year: “This year, I kind of wanted to be a spectator.” pic.twitter.com/0mBZAtwVig — Mark Medina (@MarkG_Medina) February 6, 2019 The 3-Point Contest, which […]

Don’t be surprised if the New York Knicks keep DeAndre Jordan as part of a much broader pitch to their No. 1 free-agent target, Kevin Durant. According to a new report from The Ringer, Jordan is one of Durant’s longtime friends, and perhaps he and Royal Ivey (a Knicks assistant coach who Durant has called his favorite […]

Taurean Prince has found himself in a very interesting position: he’s now an in-demand player just ahead of the NBA trade deadline. According to The Ringer, Prince has garnered interest from the Thunder, 76ers, and the Blazers. It was reported on the outlet, last month, that Prince would be available before the NBA trade deadline, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies wanted Bogdan Bogdanovic from the Sacramento Kings for Marc Gasol, league sources say, but he isn’t being made available to the team. According to FantasyPros, while Bogdanovic was initially doing well for this season, he’s been struggling over these last few games. “Bogdan Bogdanovic struggled from the field once again on Monday […]

Have you ever wanted to own a piece of the Carolina Panthers’ history? Well, thanks to a recent posting on eBay, now you can! According to the Charlotte Observer, the listing on the popular online bidding site reads “2015 Superbowl 50 Carolina Panthers World Championship Players Issued 10k Ring.” The price, as of this writing, is […]

Now that Brian Flores is officially the Miami Dolphins head coach, his coaching team is starting to come together, beginning with Chad O’Shea. Now official: the Dolphins are hiring Patriots WR coach Chad O'Shea as their new offensive coordinator, per source. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) February 6, 2019 O’Shea comes to the team from the […]

A word of warning: if you troll Los Angeles Clippers center Marcin Gortat on Twitter, expect to get hammered with the worst — albeit most hilarious — mom jokes. One Twitter troll found out the hard way when he tried to come after the so-called “Polish Machine.” It all started when Gortat announced on Twitter […]

The Denver Nuggets have one of the best records in the league, but shooting guard Gary Harris may be available in a trade, according to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press: Don't think this is happening before Thursday, but heard from several people over last couple days that #Nuggets guard (former #Spartan) Gary Harris […]

Tobias Harris has been traded from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers, and in response to this latest career move, he sent out the perfect tweet: pic.twitter.com/eAq7BEdG1c — τobias Harris (@tobias31) February 6, 2019 In the tweet, Harris references Will Smith’s hit TV show, “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” which is of course […]

The latest episode of “Cold As Balls” dropped today, and Cleveland Browns star Baker Mayfield is talking to a very familiar face: comedian Kevin Hart. Mayfield, who does reasonably well on the field, is starting to become a bit of a celebrity in other ways, as well. In “Cold As Balls,” Hart does interviews with celebrities […]

How the mighty have fallen.  Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Vince Young has just been arrested under suspicion of drunk driving. The Associated Press reports that Young was arrested about 4:30 a.m. Monday in the Missouri City area of suburban Houston. Young, who showed a Missouri City address as a permanent address, was charged with misdemeanor driving while […]

After weeks of speculation, the Philadelphia Eagles have officially informed Nick Foles that they are exercising his 2019 contract option. ESPN’s Tim McManus was the first to break the story. Eagles have notified Nick Foles that they will exercise his 2019 option, per source. — Tim McManus (@Tim_McManus) February 6, 2019 While there has been […]

After just one season with Gang Green, the New York Jets have announced that they’re releasing center Spencer Long effective immediately. According to the NFL, the rookie center struggled terribly in his first year, and first-season head coach Adam Gase finally pulled the plug on Long’s time on the field. Long still had three years […]

Former NFL wide receiver Wes Welker has become a coach, and a recent announcement has confirmed that he’s been added to the San Francisco 49ers’ staff. The Houston Chronicle was the first to break the news about Welker’s move, and the outlet suggested that he will become the receiver’s coach. League source confirms what @McClain_on_NFL […]

Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Greg Jennings told the media that New England Patriots star Julian Edelman is not “Hall of Fame” caliber. Despite the fact that Edelman is enjoying a high as a recent winner of the Super Bowl — and has a Disney World vacation to show for his trouble — Jennings […]

And another one bites the dust: Los Angeles Rams left tackle Andrew Whitworth is the latest celebrity to delete his Twitter account. An intrepid fan noticed that, just two days after the Rams lost the Super Bowl to the Patriots, Whitworth’s account on the popular social media platform was gone. However, all is not terrible, […]

Mr. DeMille, Todd Gurley is decidedly not ready for his close-up! According to a new report, the Los Angeles Rams’ running back has declined to meet with the media. According to a team spokesperson, Todd Gurley has declined to meet with the media today during the #LARams final open locker room availability. — Omar Ruiz […]

Brandon Beane, the Buffalo Bills general manager, knows that his team has “a lot of work to do” before it can be considered a serious contender in the future. In an open letter penned to the Buffalo News, Beane said that his main focus was to keep the loyal fans of the team happy. “The […]

Football Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez is going into the history books as neither a Chief or a Falcon, but he did credit Atlanta with his latest win. Gonzalez, who is now a commentator for Fox Sports, told the ABC-TV affiliate in Atlanta that, if it wasn’t for his time with the Falcons, he’d have […]

The Antonio Brown saga has dragged on for weeks — and, now, months — and it’s completely taken away from the Pittsburgh Steelers’ time on the field this past season. Now, as it turns out, a new report from TMZ suggests that Brown’s drama extends to his time off the field, as well. The outlet […]

In a recent interview with Good Morning America, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady said that he “cringes” when he hears a particular nickname. "It makes me cringe!" The @Patriots' Tom Brady tells @michaelstrahan he still doesn't like it when people refer to him as the "G.O.A.T." https://t.co/x4xMHH0TFx pic.twitter.com/fi05gT2iYz — Good Morning America (@GMA) February […]

Linebacker-turned-coach Jack Del Rio won’t be joining the Cincinnati Bengals, ending weeks of speculation about the matter, according to a new report. After potential DC Jack Del Rio and new #Bengals coach Zac Taylor pondered the future, both sides decided it wasn’t a perfect fit, sources say. They chatted early and made this call, instead. […]

If anyone can bring out the best in Jameis Winston, it’s none other than first-year Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians. Though this will be the first time that Arians will be coaching Jameis Winston on the Bucs field, it’s not the first time the duo has interacted with one another. In fact, Arians […]