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After six seasons coaching the Tennessee Titans, Mike Vrabel was let go following the 2023 season. Now a coaching and personnel consultant for the Cleveland Browns, the former NFL linebacker will play an advisory role for Kevin Stefanski and the team. However, there could be a chance Vrabel gets to hold the reigns of an […]

The Phoenix Suns just finished their duel with the Charlotte Hornets, taking home a 107-96 victory. Despite the win, there might be one particular moment during the night that Suns forward Kevin Durant would prefer to forget…and it involved Hornets rookie Vasilije Micic. In the second quarter, Micic was given the ball on the right […]

Stefon Diggs is the Buffalo Bills’ ace receiver right now. Coming off his fourth-straight Pro Bowl year, the 30-year-old star is expected to co-lead the offense once again alongside Josh Allen and James Cook. That is, unless a trade happens of course. While this is unlikely, Diggs raised speculation on Friday by posting a cryptic […]

A Keenan Allen-Caleb Williams tandem? That’s certainly the talk of the town in the Windy City at present. Amid all the discussions surrounding the Chicago Bears and the upcoming NFL draft, the team pulled off a major trade with the acquisition of Allen on Thursday. The former Los Angeles Charger was shipped to the Bears […]

It was OG Anunoby’s second game back from injury and so far, things look steady on the offensive end. Against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, the forward tallied a near-double-double of 12 points and nine rebounds to help the New York Knicks earn a 105-93 victory. Still, there were moments on the court that […]

It’s been a quiet free agency for the Kansas City Chiefs…until Thursday that is. The team finally answered the questions surrounding its wide receiver rotation in the form of Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown. Coming off a stint with the Arizona Cardinals, Brown agreed to a one-year deal with the Chiefs. And at the moment, Patrick Mahomes […]

Tariq Woolen loves the Seattle Seahawks’ latest signing. On Thursday, the team agreed to a contract with Tyrel Dodson, a linebacker who’s coming off his best season with the Buffalo Bills. Upon announcement, Woolen took to X (Twitter) to welcome the team’s newest acquisition. “Yessir, fam player on Madden go crazy, welcome,” Woolen posted on […]

A former Super Bowl champ is headed to Philly. On Thursday, the Philadelphia Eagles managed to land linebacker Devin White to a one-year, $7.5 million deal, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. The former Tampa Bay Buccaneer will be a big help in addressing the team’s glaring need at the LB position. White is a former […]

Amid all the Justin Fields rumors surrounding the Chicago Bears this free agency, the team has been very active with other deals as well. Some of the recent players signed include running back D’Andre Swift, center Coleman Shelton and (backup) quarterback Brett Rypien. The Bears were looking to add Minnesota Vikings defensive end DJ Wonnum […]

The Tennessee Titans have plenty of work to do this offseason. As the free agency signings get underway, the team is expected to maximize its enormous cap space for a fresh start under coach Brian Callahan. A rebuild around quarterback Will Levis is projected to take place and the Titans have already landed four players […]

As a flurry of signings and player movements currently take place all over the NFL, one particular transaction sent a jolt throughout the league. On Tuesday, the Baltimore Ravens landed one of the most coveted running backs in free agency, Derrick Henry. This prompted a flurry of reactions from the football community, and that included […]

Upon news that her husband was headed to the Windy City, Simone Biles couldn’t be happier. The legendary gymnast put out several tweets in celebration of Jonathan Owens’ two-year, $4.5 million deal with the Chicago Bears. CHICAGO HERE HE COMES — Simone Biles (@Simone_Biles) March 12, 2024 Biles took joy in how traveling to her […]

One of the downsides of being a professional athlete is enduring the backlash that follows after a bad game. From criticisms to overblown hate messages, a quiet performance could lead to angry reactions among fans. Such was the case for Tobias Harris on Tuesday night. With an injured Joel Embiid sidelined, Harris was one of […]

Javon Kinlaw officially signed himself to a new team on Monday. Joining the New York Jets, the defensive tackle landed a one-year deal worth $7.25 million with $6.9 million guaranteed, per The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. Terms: The #Jets signed former #49ers DT Javon Kinlaw to a 1-year, $7.25M deal with $6.9M guaranteed, per source. […]

The Golden State Warriors have been without Stephen Curry for the past two games now. The superstar injured his ankle during the team’s outing against the Chicago Bulls last Thursday. Fortunately for Curry and the Warriors fandom, it looks like positive news looms on the horizon. Giving a recent update on the Willard and Dibs […]

Aaron Rodgers isn’t retired yet, but he might already have a potential career after football. While the New York Jets quarterback recovers from an Achilles injury, he’s reportedly contemplated an entry into politics. Rodgers was recently approached by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about being his running mate on an independent presidential campaign, and the NFL […]

The Washington Commanders are in the midst of an offseason rebuild, and one of their recent transactions was the signing of running back Austin Ekeler. A Los Angeles Charger throughout his career, Ekeler starts a new chapter in Washington via a two-year, $11.43 million deal. The news turned heads among the Commanders fandom, one of […]

The New York Jets recently agreed to a deal with longtime vet Tyrod Taylor. Upon the official announcement, no details regarding the contract were released yet. But now, the numbers are out, and it looks like the quarterback will be receiving $18 million for two years. (per NFL insider Tom Pelissero) The #Jets’ deal with […]

The Golden State Warriors used a third-quarter surge to come away with a 112-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. They had to get over a slow first half, which included a small heated moment between two Dubs players. During the second quarter, Andrew Wiggins and Brandin Podziemski both found themselves leading a […]

With the recent news of Saquon Barkley’s Philadelphia Eagles signing, many football fans in East Pennsylvania are already looking forward to September. After all, landing one of the most coveted running backs this offseason is a grade-A move for the team. Even Barkley himself looks to be excited for his new chapter. Posting a video […]

Matt Araiza may finally play in the big league. As former Kansas City Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend moves to the Houston Texans, Araiza becomes the only punter on the Chiefs roster with a contract, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. With Tommy Townsend leaving Kansas City, Matt Araiza is now the only punter on the Chiefs’ roster […]

The Florida Panthers came away with a bounce-back win against the Calgary Flames on Saturday but the team took blows to their roster during the outing. Forward Evan Rodrigues and defenseman Aaron Ekblad both had to leave the ice after suffering lower-body injuries. Eklblad had a collision with teammate Vladimir Tarasenko late in the first period […]

The Indianapolis Colts continue the contract extensions. On Monday, the team agreed to a three-year, $39 million deal with defensive tackle Grover Stewart, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Stewart has donned the Colts jersey ever since being drafted as a fourth-round pick in 2017. Playing a total of 107 regular season games for the team, Stewart […]

Chris Jones sent the NFL community buzzing on Saturday when his new five-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs was announced. While the full details weren’t divulged yet, ESPN’s Adam Schefter initially reported that all the money in the first three years ($95 million) is guaranteed. Now, more details of the blockbuster contract have been […]

During the New Orleans Pelicans’ 116-103 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday, the spotlight shone brightly on Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson, who both had high-scoring games. As both were bestowed with plenty of postgame attention, Hawks star Dejounte Murray took notice of another, lesser-mentioned name in the Pelicans roster: Herb Jones. Jones […]

Amid the aftermath of the recent Mac Jones trade, the New England Patriots are wasting no time as they pull off another major decision. The team is re-signing wide receiver Kendrick Bourne to a three-year, $19.5 million contract, per Boston Herald’s Andrew Callahan. Source: The #Patriots are re-signing WR Kendrick Bourne to a 3-year, $19.5 […]

The Houston Rockets may have carved out a 112-104 win over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, but a cloud of uncertainty looms over the team due to what transpired in the fourth quarter. With less than a minute remaining in the game, Alperen Sengun had to be wheelchaired off the court after hurting his ankle […]

It was a heated SEC championship game on Sunday as the South Carolina women’s basketball team took home the crown following a 79-72 win over LSU women’s basketball. Toward the end of the outing, tempers flared as a near-brawl resulted in multiple ejections. For LSU head coach Kim Mulkey, the late-game scuffle could have been […]

On Sunday, Kylian Mbappe was benched again. Amid the superstar’s expected exit from Paris Saint-Germain, team manager Luis Enrique decided to exclude Mbappe from the starting lineup during PSG’s Ligue 1 clash against Stade de Reims. The match ended up in a 2-2 draw, with the Frenchman seeing action only from the 73rd minute onward. […]

On Friday, D’Angelo Russell had ice in his veins. Splashing nine three-pointers en route to a 44-point outing, Russell led the Los Angeles Lakers to a thrilling 123-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. His big night culminated in a go-ahead basket with 5.9 seconds to go, prompting praise from the purple and gold community. One […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans amassed a 35-point lead in the second quarter, many Philadelphia 76ers fans thought the game was over. Things got interesting in the second half though. In a comeback attempt, the 76ers rallied in the final two periods, trimming the lead down to five with 45 seconds left. They wouldn’t prevail, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell in a 113-104 overtime clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday. While it was all smiles and congratulations on the Cavs side, the same could not be said for the Timberwolves players, especially Rudy Gobert. During the fourth quarter, Minnesota clung to a one-point lead with less than 30 seconds remaining. […]

Nowadays, NCAA athletes have more opportunities for financial gain. With the league officially allowing players to profit off of their Name Image and Likeness (NIL) back in 2021, college stars are already earning money despite not playing a single minute of professional sports yet. This has become a widely discussed topic and was recently touched […]

Anthony Joshua just shocked the world on Friday. During the second round of this highly-anticipated boxing match with Francis Ngannou, Joshua landed a strong right hook to knock his opponent out cold on the canvas. Regardless, the tenured boxer showed sportsmanship and even gave a bit of advice to Ngannou moving forward. “Don’t leave boxing!” […]

The Miami Dolphins are in the midst of solving their salary cap problem and have already released a number of names from the roster. At the same time, the signings have been going on, the latest of which involves punter Jake Bailey. The team re-signed Bailey to a two-year, $4.2 million contract, per Bleacher Report’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are making a defensive switch. On Friday, the team disclosed that superstar Mookie Betts will be fielded at shortstop for the upcoming season, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. Betts, who is primarily a second baseman, will be switching positions with Gavin Lux due to the latter’s defensive issues. According to team […]

In what looked like a possible preview of this year’s NBA finals, the Denver Nuggets defended their homecourt against the Boston Celtics on Thursday night. Led by Nikola Jokic’s triple-double of 32 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists, the defending champions carved out a 115-109 win against the Eastern Conference’s leading team. Jokic recorded his […]

Amid all the Spring Training preparations, the Boston Red Sox recently gave a six-year extension to Brayan Bello. While the right-hander is set to remain with the club until 2030, another name in the Bullpen hasn’t been granted a long-term deal yet: Tanner Houck. The pitcher recently spoke to the Red Sox about an extension, […]

It’s a new chapter for the Seattle Seahawks with Mike Macdonald at the helm. Amid all the recent salary cap cuts and other hectic season preparations, the head coach found time to appear on a local radio show in Seattle this Thursday. Macdonald discussed multiple topics surrounding the team’s offseason, one of which included the […]