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Chicago Bulls interim head coach Jim Boylen has disputed reports that there was a players-only meeting on Sunday. It’s been a challenging weekend for the Bulls after they suffered their worst loss in franchise history on Saturday night in falling 133-77 to the Boston Celtics at the United Center, giving the Celtics a 56-point win […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed practice on Sunday due to a migraine and is officially questionable for the Sixers’ Monday night game against the Detroit Pistons. Joel Embiid was given the night off in Friday’s 117-111 win over the Pistons in Detroit. The 7-footer hasn’t exactly been thrilled with his recent play, as he […]

36-year-old guard Jameer Nelson is still preparing for an NBA team to call him at some point this season. Nelson played for both the New Orleans Pelicans and Detroit Pistons last season, appearing in 43 games for the Pelicans and seven games for the Pistons, is a 14-year NBA veteran who’s highly praised for his […]

Mavs guard Dennis Smith Jr. has been listed as doubtful ahead of the team’s Monday night game against the Orlando Magic. Smith did not play in Saturday’s 107-104 win over the Houston Rockets due to a right wrist sprain and it sounds as though the injury could keep him out for yet another game. But […]

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray has been listed as questionable for the team’s Monday night game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Murray is currently dealing with a right shin injury and, as Mike Singer of the Denver Post reminds us, the injury situation for the Nuggets isn’t all that great right now: Jamal Murray is questionable […]

Much to the chagrin of Mavs fans everywhere, beloved big man Dirk Nowitzki isn’t quite ready yet to make his season debut for the team per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: Dirk Nowitzki says he still isn't quite ready to make his season debut. "We don't really have a set date in mind, but we'll keep on […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has broken New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s record for consecutive passes without an interception. Rodgers has been on a roll early on in the team’s game against the Atlanta Falcons, which has allowed the Packers to rack up a 34-7 lead midway through the third quarter. But the […]

Pardon the Interruption co-host Michael Wilbon isn’t happy with the Washington Redskins after they chose not to pursue free agent Colin Kaepernick. The Redskins saw their quarterback situation take another big hit last week when Colt McCoy suffered a broken leg against the Philadelphia Eagles. Of course, that came after original starting quarterback Alex Smith […]

Indianapolis Colts tight end Eric Ebron has officially notched the franchise record for touchdowns at his position after a scoring catch in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans. Ebron hauled in a 14-yard receiving touchdown from Andrew Luck with 2:57 left in the second quarter, which helped the fifth-year pro record his 12th touchdown of […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has become the first rookie in team history to rush for 1,000 yards. Barkley is off to a stellar start in the team’s Sunday matchup against the Washington Redskins, with the former Penn State star compiling 159 yards on his first 10 carries against New York’s NFC East […]

Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield showcased his ridiculous arm during Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. After completing a 66-yard pass to Breshad Perriman early on, Mayfield decided to complete another incredible play to Jarvis Landry, which resulted in a 51-yard touchdown strike to help the Browns tie the game. What’s even more impressive is […]

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has officially passed Peyton Manning for most career touchdown passes in NFL history. Brady connected with wide receiver Julian Edelman in the second quarter to earn his 580th career passing touchdown, which helped the five-time Super Bowl champion pass the former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos great at the […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield showed off his impressive arm strength with a 66-yard completion in the first quarter of Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers. Mayfield connected on the deep pass to wide receiver Breshad Perriman, which helped the Browns connect on a touchdown in what is seemingly going to be a high-scoring contest […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold left early in Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills before heading to the locker room with team doctors. Darnold returned to the starting lineup this week after not playing since Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins. But apparently, the injury luck is once again not in the rookie quarterback’s […]

Green Bay Packers interim head coach Joe Philbin used both of his available challenges less than two minutes into Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. Philbin is now the leader on the Green Bay sideline after the team fired Mike McCarthy following the Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. However, it’s certainly been an […]

The Washington Redskins have reportedly not reached out to Colin Kaepernick regarding their need for additional help at the quarterback position. With the Redskins now down two quarterbacks due to season-ending injuries to both Alex Smith and Colt McCoy, the team must now turn to Mark Sanchez to lead the way moving forward. But while […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt has reportedly chosen to enter counseling following his release from the franchise. From NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport: According to sources with knowledge of his situation, Hunt entered into counseling this week for alcohol and anger management. While it’s a long process and there is no resolution […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett has reportedly tried to convince retired tight end Jason Witten to return to the franchise this season. Witten is currently the lead analyst in the Monday Night Football broadcast booth after announcing his retirement following the 2017 season. However, with the Cowboys in a position to return to the […]

Oakland Raiders general manager Reggie McKenzie may be looking for a new job after the 2018 season. It’s been a long season for the Raiders and new head coach Jon Gruden, as the team has won just two games while struggling to find any sort of momentum. So, with the franchise lacking success, it’s no […]

Jacksonville Jaguars team president Tom Coughlin may be entertaining the thought of returning to the sidelines. It’s been a very disappointing year for the Jaguars after they marched all the way to the AFC championship game last season, with Doug Marrone’s team currently sitting at 4-9 after allowing Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry to […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco is officially inactive ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. Flacco has not played since the Week 9 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to a right hip injury, which has allowed rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson to take over the starting role. The veteran quarterback has thrown for […]

Former San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh has made it clear he does not plan to leave his current post at Michigan for another NFL coaching opportunity. From ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter: “This is a choreographed message that comes up at this time every year before signing day,” Harbaugh told ESPN this weekend. […]

Former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy would be fine with sitting out the 2019 NFL season if the right opportunity doesn’t become available. McCarthy was fired by the Packers following the Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, which sent Green Bay to a 4-7-1 record on the year. But the veteran coach […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cooks thinks no one should have trouble getting hyped for Monday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. Cook and company will hit the road for a huge NFC clash at CenturyLink Field on Monday Night Football, and the Vikings are in a situation where every game matters in terms of […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch leaned on advice from current Denver Broncos general manager John Elway prior to taking on his new role. Lynch was hired as the 49ers GM last year, which marked his first front office job in the NFL. So, in order to prepare himself for the rigors ahead, he […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski wants to be more effective for his team as they prepare to enter the stretch run of the regular season. Gronkowski has had a disappointing season by his standards in hauling in just 35 receptions for 530 yards and two touchdowns. But as the Patriots start to get […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid is clearly impressed with the versatile skill set of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. The two sides will battle on Sunday in Kansas City in what is a key game for both teams in terms of the AFC playoff race. And with Jackson remaining as the starter in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams decided to show off his awesome American accent in a recent video that will have plenty of people enjoying a good laugh. The New Zealander may not be from the United States, but it seems pretty clear that he has been hard at work at gaining a better grasp […]

Aaron Rodgers’ ex-girlfriend Olivia Munn thinks it’s pretty awesome that the Green Bay Packers star quarterback has reportedly reconciled with his family. Rodgers said earlier in the week that he spent his birthday with his parents, which led many to believe that the rift between the Packers quarterback and his family was officially over. Munn […]

Free-agent guard Sean Kilpatrick took to Twitter Friday night and seemingly hinted at a potential signing with the Philadelphia 76ers. Kilpatrick worked out for the Sixers this week after being without a team to start the 2018-19 season. The four-year pro bounced around between four different teams a year ago, which included stops with the […]

Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard has a passion outside of basketball these days that some people may not know about. Howard is currently sidelined after it was revealed that he would need surgery to fix a gluteal issue, with the 14-year pro expected to be out of action for at least several months. But that […]

One Miami Heat fan could not help but break down into tears after he got his shoes signed by star guard Dwyane Wade. The Heat went on the road and picked up a 115-98 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, and after the game, Wade took the time to greet a Miami fan. […]

The Golden State Warriors weren’t shy from the perimeter in putting up a season-high 46 shots from beyond the arc in their 105-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. It was the third straight win for Steve Kerr’s group as they wrapped up their long road trip, which started with back-to-back losses to the Toronto Raptors […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell delivered a highlight-reel moment with his pass to teammate Stephen Curry in Friday night’s 105-95 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Bell nonchalantly went between the legs for the dish to Curry on the wing, which allowed the Warriors star to knock down his fourth 3-pointer of the night just before […]

Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen made his third game back count when he knocked down the game-winner against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night to help the team snap a seven-game losing streak. Marrkanen, who has missed the majority of the season due to an elbow injury, drove the lane before dropping in a […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler seems to be of the belief that throwing elbows is a regular part of Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin’s game after the two got into an exchange on Friday night. The Sixers came away with a 117-11 victory in Detroit, but the most compelling takeaway from the game was the […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball made a terrific save on a ball that was heading out of bounds before finding LeBron James for a 3-pointer in Friday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. With the team already racking up plenty of plays this season that even the Showtime Lakers of the 1980s would […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler and Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin had to be separated in Friday night’s game after a heated exchange. The Sixers guard drew a charge on Griffin after the latter drove the lane, and that resulted in the two jawing back and forth as they went to the other end of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have officially released defensive end Jarvis Jenkins after signing former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin. Jenkins had spent the past three seasons with the team and posted six combined tackles this season. The eight-year pro started his career with the Washington Redskins and was with the franchise for several years […]