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Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner was a full participant in the team’s Thursday practice as they prepare for the San Francisco 49ers in Week 3. Conner has been dealing with a knee injury since the matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, and he has expressed his confidence in playing against the Niners on Sunday. And […]

Indiana Pacers general manager Chad Buchanan isn’t worried about Victor Oladipo being a different type of player once he returns from injury. Oladipo continues to rehab, and while there’s still no timetable for his return to the court, it’s clear that he’s working hard to get back on track this season. And while there are […]

The NBA has reportedly granted the Los Angeles Lakers a $1.75 million disabled player exception for the likely season-ending injury to DeMarcus Cousins. While the Lakers had quite an offseason in trading for Anthony Davis, Cousins’ injury back in August certainly wasn’t ideal since the team expected him to play a key role during the […]

If there’s anything that Week 2 of the fantasy football season taught us, it’s not to overreact to one week when it comes to player performance and waiver wire pickups. There were quality players getting dropped left and right after underperforming in Week 1, and some of those players bounced back in big ways to […]

Week 2 of the NFL season offers a lot of fascinating matchups, and there are some that DFS players can exploit with excellent DraftKings value plays. Compiling a great DFS lineup always involves finding value players at the right spots, and we’ve got three at each position worth your consideration. Here are the best DraftKings […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will hit the road to take on the Houston Texans in a crucial AFC South matchup in Week 2, and there are some solid fantasy football options for both teams. It was a rough start to the Nick Foles era in Jacksonville, as he suffered a broken clavicle against the Kansas City […]

Week 1 of the fantasy football season is always fun. There are players who surprise, and there are players who disappoint. Both play a role in the top 10 waiver wire pickups for Week 2. One of the worst mistakes you can make in fantasy is to drop nearly half your team after the first […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson isn’t too worried about the outside expectations surrounding his team entering the 2019 NFL season. With Carson Wentz back under center, there are plenty of people who think the Eagles have a chance to make another run at a Super Bowl title. Philadelphia made it to the NFC Divisional […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is clearly excited about the improvement that C.J. Prosise is making this offseason. The Seahawks have made the playoffs in six of the last seven seasons, and a consistent running attack will certainly play a key role in having a chance at another postseason appearance. And Carroll thinks Prosise […]

The Houston Rockets made a blockbuster trade for Oklahoma City Thunder star Russell Westbrook, and it appears James Harden was the main factor in the deal. While the trade speculation had ramped up after the Thunder traded Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers, no one really knew what Westbrook’s preferred destination was. Well, it […]

Paul George reportedly had a strong opinion about the chance to return home and join Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard has finally made his choice on where he’ll play next season, with the Clippers luring him away from the Toronto Raptors. However, one of the biggest reasons behind Leonard’s decision was the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly set to meet with Brooklyn Nets point guard D’Angelo Russell at the start of NBA free agency on Sunday. Russell is certainly expected to be a hot commodity, and there are likely many NBA teams already working on ways to sign him. And the Timberwolves are apparently among those teams […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel is back to his usual running routine after undergoing offseason knee surgery. Michel emerged as a versatile option for the Patriots in his rookie season with the team, and that allowed Bill Belichick and company to make him a key piece of the team’s offensive attack in capturing […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston thinks the team’s new rookies are well aware of the struggles the franchise has faced in recent years. The Buccaneers just haven’t been able to find any consistency since winning a Super Bowl back in 2002, but Bruce Arians is hoping to make the franchise an NFC contender once […]

Former Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre thinks Aaron Rodgers should simply be allowed to play his game in the team’s new offensive system. Rodgers is already hard at work in learning Matt LaFleur’s scheme on offense, and there could be several necessary tweaks that both parties need to make throughout the season. But Favre […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are reportedly one of the teams with plenty of interest in moving up in the 2019 NBA Draft and have considered acquiring the No. 4 pick from the New Orleans Pelicans. There have been lots of rumors regarding which teams may be pushing the most to grab the top five pick from […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is well aware of the role his father has played thus far in his successful football career. Barkley had an incredible first season in the NFL, as he was named Offensive Rookie of the Year after putting together lots of awesome performances. However, had he not received some […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich is already liking what he’s seeing from wide receiver Devin Funchess this offseason. Funchess is expecting to play a key role in the Colts’ offense after signing with the franchise back in March, and Reich and company are hoping that the former second-round pick can take another step towards […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner is hoping that it’ll be more than just him making significant contributions to the team’s backfield this season. Conner emerged as the Steelers’ primary running back option last season, and there’s no doubt that he will be the main player everything goes through in the running game since Le’Veon […]

The Minnesota Vikings are not being shy about challenging quarterback Kirk Cousins during the team’s offseason workouts. Cousins had an interesting first season in Minnesota to say the least, as there were plenty of people who criticized his inconsistent play at times throughout the year. But the Vikings have made it more than clear that […]

Philadephia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz and wide receiver DeSean Jackson are apparently already on the same page this offseason. The Eagles certainly have to be excited about getting Wentz back under center, as his injury issues have been well-documented the past few seasons. And with Nick Foles off to the Jacksonville Jaguars, it is clear […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay isn’t too concerned about whether or not quarterback Jared Goff will get a contract extension with the team. Goff obviously played a huge role in the Rams making it to the Super Bowl last season, and he should continue to thrive in McVay’s system. But with questions about […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly not considered a frontrunner to land any of the NBA’s top free agents this summer. There have already been plenty of rumors regarding the potential destinations of players like Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, Jimmy Butler, and Kyrie Irving, and there are some spots that make more sense than others. […]

Charlotte Hornets star Kemba Walker should have plenty of teams interested in him if he chooses not to re-sign with the franchise this offseason. It’s no secret that Walker is one of the top free agents in the NBA, and that makes this a very important summer for the Hornets as they try to convince […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was certainly feeling a wide range of emotions after Kevin Durant’s brutal injury in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Durant left the game in the second quarter with what the team fears was an Achilles tear, and it undoubtedly had a big impact on […]

There was plenty at stake for the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and it that was evident by the television ratings in Canada. The Raptors came up short in their quest to clinch their first-ever NBA title, as the Golden State Warriors found a way to rally for the victory after […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley made it clear that he’s feeling fine and going about his usual routine this offseason. There’s been plenty of speculation about Gurley’s status, especially considering the knee issues that he dealt with during the 2018 season. However, while it’s understandable that Rams’ fans would be concerned about their […]

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson spent his Saturday night doing something very special for the community. Jackson made his return to the Eagles this offseason after playing for both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins, and he’s already making the most of his second go-around. He decided to show incredible compassion and generosity […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young thinks the Golden State Warriors need Kevin Durant more than ever after falling behind 3-1 against the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals. The Warriors have their backs against the wall after a Game 4 loss at Oracle Arena, with Steve Kerr’s team finding themselves in an unusual situation heading […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard joined some very elite company after notching yet another 30-point playoff performance in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. The Raptors took a 2-1 series lead with the 123-109 win at Oracle Arena, with Nick Nurse’s squad bouncing back from the Game 2 loss in […]

The Toronto Raptors picked up a big Game 3 win over the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals, and one particular fan got a little too close to the action by shoving Kyle Lowry. Courtside seats put fans right on top of the action, but sometimes, the action comes flying towards them. That’s what […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry did something in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors that he hasn’t done before. Curry has had to carry the bulk of the scoring load for the team early on due to the numerous injuries that they’re dealing with. But he has more than stepped […]

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young is of the belief that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry may hit the 50-point mark in Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Curry scored 17 points in the first quarter of the game, which may have not been all that surprising since the Warriors are […]

Carolina Panthers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy hinted that quarterback Cam Newton played a role in him choosing to sign with his new team. McCoy made his choice on Monday after also considering the Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns, with reports suggesting that the Ravens may have been the frontrunner late in the process. However, it […]

The Phoenix Suns once again enter an important offseason, which is nothing new for the franchise at this point. It’s been a while since the Suns have been able to find sustained success, especially considering that they haven’t won more than 24 games in a single season since the 2014-15 campaign. But it’s also equally […]

The Utah Jazz are coming off their third straight NBA playoff appearance, and now they enter an important offseason as they try to continue to take another step forward in the Western Conference. Quin Snyder’s squad was ousted by the Houston Rockets in the first round this season, but the Jazz have a solid nucleus […]

Pro Football Focus has shared an intriguing statistic that showcases exactly why the Denver Broncos chose to select Drew Lock in the 2019 NFL draft. Lock was undoubtedly one of the best quarterbacks in this year’s draft class, and one of the reasons teams were so interested in him was due to his arm strength […]

The Charlotte Hornets find themselves entering an important offseason, as the franchise facing several key decisions. Charlotte went 39-43 overall in James Borrego’s first year on the job, which left them just outside of the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference. While that is better than being in the conference cellar, it also came […]

Magic Johnson is not of the opinion that Los Angeles Lakers will trade LeBron James despite rumors surrounding the possibility. Johnson surprisingly resigned as president of the team in April, and many were unsure as to why he decided to leave the franchise. However, Johnson made it clear in a recent interview on ESPN’s First […]