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Washington Redskins running back Adrian Peterson feels that former teammate Brett Favre gave him the boost needed to keep his NFL playing career going. Peterson has seen a resurgence in production this year for the Redskins, as he’s put together one of his best seasons in years while helping Washington remain in the NFC playoff […]

Fox Sports personality Skip Bayless is of the belief that Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers deserves the NFL MVP award. Rivers and company have been on an absolute tear since starting 1-2 on the season, with the Chargers now riding a four-game winning streak following the thrilling 29-28 win over the Kansas City Chiefs […]

Fox Sports personality Colin Cowherd has an interesting comparison when it comes to the issues surrounding Cam Newton and the Carolina Panthers. The Panthers suffered their sixth straight loss on Monday night in a 12-9 defeat to the New Orleans Saints, which is quite the development after the team started 6-2 on the season. Of […]

Shannon Sharpe seems to be very pleased with what the Los Angeles Chargers have been able to accomplish thus far this season, and that has him believing that they’re the best team in the NFL. The Chargers are coming off one of their best wins of the season in scoring a 29-28 victory over the […]

Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph isn’t all that concerned with rumors surrounding his current job security with the team. Here’s what the Broncos coach had to say about the all the recent speculation when asked by reporters, courtesy of CBS Denver: “My concern is this football team, these coaches, and you know we have […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey accomplished an NFL feat in Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints that hadn’t been done in quite a while. McCaffrey did what he could to try to give the Panthers the edge, but it was the Saints that came out on top in sending Carolina to its […]

Houston Rockets star Chris Paul is of the opinion that teammate James Harden is the best offensive player that he has ever seen in the NBA. Harden once again had a monster scoring output in Monday night’s 102-97 win over the Utah Jazz as he finished with 47 points in 41 minutes of action. Of […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andre Iguodala decided to pull out the ultimate on troll teammate Jordan Bell after a fast break dunk in Monday night’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Bell picked off a pass on the wing late in the third quarter before delivering an awesome dunk, which gave the Warriors a nice 20-point […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera may take a serious look at shutting down star quarterback Cam Newton for the remainder of the 2018 season. The Panthers suffered their sixth straight defeat in Monday night’s 12-9 loss to the New Orleans Saints, which dropped Carolina to 6-8 on the season. And while the team is […]

Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson made a huge impact play for his team when he returned a failed New Orleans Saints two-point conversion for two points of his own. The Saints had seemingly flipped the momentum of the game after Alvin Kamara rushed for a 16-yard touchdown with 12:18 left in the fourth quarter, which […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady feels like the team’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday was quite the learning experience for everyone. The Patriots suffered their second straight defeat with the 17-10 loss at Heinz Field, which came a week after the wild lateral play that allowed the Miami Dolphins to pick up […]

Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed had some interesting comments when asked about the team’s Week 15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Seahawks were among the hottest teams in the NFL prior to the defeat at Levi’s Stadium, with Pete Carroll’s squad winning four in a row before the Niners spoiled the fun. […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has become the first non-quarterback in franchise history to throw a touchdown pass after his scoring throw against the New Orleans Saints. The Panthers found themselves needing to get seven yards on a fourth down attempt, so head coach Ron Rivera went with the most predictable play ever: a […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is currently dealing with knee inflammation, but it doesn’t seem too serious as he’s considered day to day following the team’s Week 15 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Rams’ struggles continued on Sunday, as they lost their second straight game after a stellar 11-1 start on the […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey decided to showcase his throwing skills in Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints. With both teams searching for points in the first quarter, it was the Panthers that struck first in a very unusual way on fourth down. McCaffrey took the handoff from quarterback Cam Newton, and […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden is already feeling the emotions when it comes to the team possibly playing its final game at Oakland Coliseum next Monday night. There are still a ton of unknowns when it comes to where the Raiders will play next season, and that figures to add plenty of interest to […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Ito Smith is set to undergo surgery for a torn meniscus after being injured in the team’s Week 15 game against the Arizona Cardinals. Smith exited the game in the fourth quarter after posting nine carries for 34 yards, and it’s clear now that it was an injury that will have […]

The Indianapolis Colts would join just two other teams in NFL history if they manage to make the playoffs after a 1-5 start on the season. Frank Reich’s team has completely turned things around after struggling out of the gate, as the Colts now sit at 8-6 on the year due to an incredible stretch […]

Former NFL defensive back Charles Woodson thinks that the grind of the league is starting to catch up with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. The Patriots suffered their second straight defeat in a 17-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, which has many wondering if this New England team is capable of getting back to […]

With rumors swirling surrounding the future of Arizona Cardinals head coach Steve Wilks, one columnist thinks the first-year coach will be looking for a new job in the near future. It simply hasn’t been a good season for the Cardinals, as they now sit at 3-11 on the year after a 40-14 loss to the […]

The Washington Redskins are hoping that tight end Jordan Reed may be able to return this week after missing the Week 15 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Reed suffered a foot injury during the 40-16 loss to the New York Giants on Dec. 9, and it seemed obvious that he wouldn’t suit up against the […]

Cleveland Browns safety Jabril Peppers had inspiration from former Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant during the Week 15 game against the Denver Broncos Bryant spoke at the Browns’ team meeting last Friday, and apparently, it helped give the team a boost as they went into Mile High Stadium and grabbed a 17-16 victory. Peppers […]

Oakland Raiders head coach Jon Gruden seems pleased with the recent stretch of performances from quarterback Derek Carr, even if they haven’t resulted in a ton of victories. Carr managed to throw for 263 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s 30-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but he faced a ton of pressure in being […]

Washington Wizards coach Scott Brooks believes that former Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant belongs in the GOAT discussion in the NBA. Kobe Bryant obviously put together one of the best careers in league history during his run in Los Angeles, and now the team’s fans are seeing another one of the all-time legends take […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball delivered a huge block on Washington Wizards star John Wall during Sunday night’s showdown between the two teams. John Wall found himself looking for a layup on a fast break attempt in the second quarter, but Lonzo Ball had other ideas. The former UCLA star came over to challenge […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Dave Joerger doesn’t see any reason to put a limit on what’s possible for Dallas Mavericks rookie phenom Luka Doncic. Doncic has had an excellent start to his NBA career, with the 6-7 point-forward already posting impressive numbers through his first 26 games. Just 19-years-old, he’s currently averaging 17.8 points, 6.8 […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard did not participate in Sunday’s practice due to personal reasons but is expected to be ready for Monday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Lillard has been his usual self this season in averaging 26.9 points, 6.0 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game (per Basketball Reference), […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle has some very interesting thoughts on the recent noteworthy events surrounding the Chicago Bulls. It’s been no secret that the Bulls have been dealing with numerous struggles within the organization over the past few weeks, and it has caused quite a stir throughout the entire NBA. One notable development […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks thinks that NBA players are doing more than fine if their biggest worries are being involved in trade discussions. It’s already been a wild start to NBA trade season with the Wizards finally completing a deal with the Phoenix Suns to land veteran forward Trevor Ariza. However, as we […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young isn’t shying away from talking about his ongoing struggles from beyond the arc. Trae Young has picked up more than a few critics during the first few months of his NBA career, and a lot of that likely hasn’t been helped by the Hawks’ 6-23 start on the season. However, […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr isn’t exactly sure when star center DeMarcus Cousins will make his season debut for the team. Cousins is expected to make his return at some point in the near future, but the specific timetable is not yet known. He continues to rehab his Achilles injury, which has kept him […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young doesn’t seem to be all that bothered by those who continue to spend a lot of time hating on his game. Young has certainly had his critics through the first several months of his NBA career, but that hasn’t kept him from getting a lot of on-court experience through the […]

It’s clear that Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox is all in on the city, as shown by his recent comments in a video for The Players’ Tribune. The Kings are off to a 15-13 start this season, with Fox playing a huge role in the team’s success through the first 28 games due to his […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to have both Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston back on the court when they take on the Memphis Grizzlies Monday night. Steve Kerr’s team responded to the 20-point home loss to the Toronto Raptors earlier in the week by scoring a 130-125 win over the Sacramento Kings on Friday. […]

Golden State Warriors stars DeMarcus Cousins and Kevin Durant participated in a nice game of one-on-one after the team’s practice on Sunday. The Warriors currently find themselves 20-10 overall on the season, which has them sitting atop the Western Conference standings along with the 19-9 Denver Nuggets. But Golden State has gotten to this point […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without both Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam for Sunday night’s big matchup against the Denver Nuggets in the Mile High City. Both teams are playing excellent basketball right now, with the Raptors holding the NBA’s best record at 23-8 overall and the Nuggets tied atop the Western Conference with a […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler will officially return to the starting lineup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Butler was a game-time decision heading into Sunday’s matchup due to a strained groin, but according to Sixers beat writer Keith Pompey, the star is back in the lineup: .@JimmyButler listed in #Sixers’ starting lineup. — Keith […]

Former San Antonio Spurs star Manu Ginobili is already worried about all the nerves he’ll have when the team retires his jersey next March. Ginobili put together an incredible NBA career before announcing his retirement back in August, as the former second-round pick racked up accomplishment after accomplishment during his run in San Antonio. So, […]

Newly acquired Denver Nuggets guard Nick Young has a very interesting comparison when it comes to how he views his personality. Young was signed by the Nuggets on Dec. 10 after a long stay in free agency, and he produced six points in nine minutes in his first official action with the team on Friday […]