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After being inexplicably cut by the team that drafted him way back in 2011, Cam Newton was officially announced as a member of the New England Patriots on Wednesday. This also meant that the nine-year veteran had his jersey number unveiled with the team. Unsurprisingly, Newton will retain his usage of the No. 1 (per […]

The NBA, at long last, is returning on July 30th in Orlando, Florida with 22 out of 30 teams slated to play a small slate of remaining regular season games along with the playoffs. During the return to action, the NBA announced that players would be able to change the names on the back of […]

The Toronto Raptors returned to practice on Saturday for the first time in months, and with that practice came a media availability in which the always-outspoken Serge Ibaka chimed in on a variety of subjects. One of those subjects was providing his opinion on the Raptors’ chances of repeating as NBA Champions this season. As […]

With the NBA’s restart plan centered in Orlando, Florida in full motion at this point, one notable player wants to ensure that everyone in the “Orlando bubble” follows the rules while there. Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors made some statements about the bubble in a conference call with reporters, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN […]

Maxx Crosby of the Raiders had a strong rookie season in 2019, and it looks like he’s putting his offseason to good use with a brutal hill workout: Maxx Crosby is taking this whole hill workout thing to another level 😳 @Raiders (via @CrosbyMaxx) pic.twitter.com/6H1egOqQ5b — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) July 1, 2020 As you can […]

Odell Beckham Jr. of the Cleveland Browns is one of the most recognizable wide receivers in the NFL. While his numbers might’ve dipped over the past few seasons after three straight Pro Bowl appearances to start his career with the New York Giants, there’s no denying that fans around the world love OBJ – and […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller congratulated Cam Newton on signing with the New England Patriots on Tuesday night, but he also gave him a winking heads up while at it. Congrats to Cam ! Always been a Huge Cam fam. Happy to see him get another opportunity to showcase his Talent ! A MVP and […]

Though the NFL is still a long way off, that hasn’t stopped Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson from getting his reps in, as this video entails, via his Twitter account. READYYY!!! Can’t wait for the Season!!! Let’s Go! #TrainingCampAtHome Fired up to be the Chief Football Advisor & Partner with these “dummies!” Haha 😂 @MVPDummy […]

At long last, it seems that Tom Thibodeau will be returning to the NBA. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Thibs is still the favorite to land the prestigious head coaching gig for the New York Knicks: .@ShamsCharania: “Kevin Knox, for whatever reason, has failed to gain traction within the Knicks, and […]

Though the NFL will not return until Thursday, August 13 – when the first preseason game takes place on NFL Network – that doesn’t mean that legendary quarterback Tom Brady has not stopped working with his new teammates on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to reporting from Chris Cwik of Yahoo Sports, Brady has been […]

In a recent story in The Athletic, Nicki Jhabvala and Lindsay Jones outlined the thrilling 2012 free agency period of one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time: Peyton Manning. One of the most notable tidbits found within the piece was the fact that Manning left Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll waiting in a […]

Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is now a member of the Dallas Cowboys after inking a contract with the team in April. That doesn’t mean the former Chicago Bears safety has had his last run-in with the team’s namesake, as this video suggests: Who was more shook: HaHa Clinton-Dix or the bears? 😂 (via @haha_cd6) pic.twitter.com/GSBYyScvS1 — […]

Though Gerald Green hasn’t played in the NBA since the 2018-19 season, John Hollinger of The Athletic has reported that there is sincere interest from three teams for the 34-year-old veteran: “Presumed out for the season after breaking his foot in the offseason, Green has had long enough to mend and could provide a much […]

For the first time in his career, veteran wide receiver Julian Edelman will line up with a different quarterback helming the New England Patriots. But it seems that the 34-year-old Patriot lifer is still in tremendous shape heading into his 11th season: You're not this good for this long on accident 💯 @Edelman11 (via zacemde/IG) […]

As the world continues to be severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, some pockets of the United States, including the office of the President of the United States, believes that the crisis is “under control,” and that it is “dying down.” However, that is factually inaccurate and dangerous information to convey to gullible citizens, […]

After a fairly surprising season backing up Drew Brees last year, Teddy Bridgewater of the Carolina Panthers is looking to slide into the starting spot vacated by free agent Cam Newton and make a strong impression on his teammates and Panthers fans in 2020. Panthers offensive coordinator Joe Brady believes that Bridgewater makes everyone around […]

Amari Cooper of the Dallas Cowboys is widely regarded as one of the best wide receivers in the NFL. According to a recent interview by former NFL quarterback Kurt Warner on NFL.com, Cooper believes that his love of the game of chess also aids him during games. When asked by Warner, “What’s your greatest strength? […]

The NBA released a bevy of details about its planned return to action, which is slated for July 30 in the Disney World complex in Orlando, Florida. According to reporting from Dave McMenamin of ESPN, one of the details that was revealed was the fact that players will be unable to work out at private […]

Though the entire sports world has begun to ever-so-slowly remove itself from quarantine – despite the threat of COVID-19 continuing to loom over all of the major U.S. leagues – many players and teams in the NFL are beginning to ponder the return of the season and training camps. One notable player who has already […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick was ostracized by the league for peacefully protesting during the national anthem, which is played before every game. Kaepernick’s protest foreshadowed the widespread protesting going on around the country currently following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police. Now, while Kap continues to lead and tackle […]

James Harden of the Houston Rockets is one of the best players in the NBA, and according to his head coach Mike D’Antoni, once the NBA returns to action in July, Harden will be ready for the challenge: “Probably the worst thing you can do is take basketball away from him. He has used this […]

As the entire United States contends with the ongoing systemic racism and the reaction to it via the Black Lives Matter movement as well as a bevy of peaceful protests in every state, the NFL has also been dealing with various issues surrounding the social issue. Foremost among them in the NFL is Drew Brees […]

As the entire United States and many other countries around the world grapple with systemic and institutionalized racism by peacefully protesting, NFL players from many teams banded together to create a powerful video. The video, which was posted by Jarvis Landry, wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns, features a variety of big names. The list […]

The Detroit Pistons are in the midst of a wide-reaching search for the team’s new General Manager, who will work alongside executive Ed Stefanski. One notable candidate is former Pistons legend (and NBA champion with Detroit) Tayshaun Prince. Though it was originally reported that the Pistons were uninterested in hiring Prince in the role, more […]

As the USA – as well as the rest of the world – protests the unjust killing of 46-year-old George Floyd, many sports franchises have spoken up about the inequality that exists in the country. Now, the New England Patriots have joined the protests and took a stand. The Patriots released a lengthy statement from […]

Chris Jones of the Kansas City Chiefs is extension-eligible this offseason. But according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the 25-year-old lineman and the reigning Super Bowl champs don’t have “much traction” on a deal. The full quote from Fowler was as follows via Twitter: “While Chris Jones hasn’t signed his franchise tender, he’s kept in […]

After the tragic killing of Minneapolis man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer, Carson Wentz of the Philadelphia Eagles responded with a heartfelt and passionate social media post about the incident – and about systemic racism in our society in general: 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/HFFVWVlwYj — Carson Wentz (@cj_wentz) May 28, 2020 Wentz begins […]

The Baltimore Ravens were one of the most dominant and entertaining teams in the 2019 NFL season, but their playoff hopes were dashed by an unlikely foe – the upstart Tennessee Titans, who bested them quite handily 28-12 in the Wild Card round of the AFC playoffs. Now, former Ravens superstar and two-time Super Bowl […]

There is an impressive amount of talent at the wide receiver position in the NFL, but one of the clear-cut best receivers in the league is DeAndre Hopkins of the Arizona Cardinals. Hopkins has been named to four Pro Bowls and three All-Pro teams over the course of his seven-year career, with no signs of […]

George Floyd, a 46-year-old resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota, was killed by a police officer on Monday after being held down with a knee on his neck for several minutes. The victim was heard saying he “couldn’t breathe” prior to his death. The killing occurred a short distance away from U.S. Bank Stadium, the home of […]

With nothing much else to talk about as the entire sports world remains in stasis due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NBA fans and pundits have ramped up the “GOAT” debate revolving around Michael Jordan and LeBron James. However, one former player who had his fair share of success during his career, believes that the […]

As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the NFL looks as if it is on schedule for starting the season when it would normally. However, that does not mean the league has been untouched by the pandemic. In fact, NFL teams are planning on playing games without any fans present, which […]

Landon Collins played his first season with the Washington Redskins in the 2019 NFL season. But with the addition of Chase Young to the team’s defense as well as a new head coach in Ron Rivera, Collins believes the 2020 season will be when the team breaks out. Zach Selby, the staff writer for the […]

Jamal Adams of the New York Jets is currently engaged in contract extension talks with the team after three successful seasons with the team. However, according to a story by Rich Cimini of ESPN, those talks have reached an impasse – meaning that the 24-year-old strong safety might be moving on from the Jets via […]

Even before playing his first NFL game, rookie Chase Young is already garnering high praise from his new Washington Redskins head coach Ron Rivera Rivera recently held a Q&A with military families and Redskins fans. During the event, someone asked the new washington head coach if “there’s another Darrell Green out there.” Per Ben Standig […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players ever. Meanwhile, NBA icon Paul Pierce is a clear-cut Hall of Famer. Despite their various accolades and overall importance to the league, however, the two players cultivated a relationship of disdain during the course of their careers. Their beef has has continued […]

According to Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock’s Pro Football Reference page, his first name is Paul and his middle name is Andrew. However, that claim has been debunked by a fairly reputable source – Lock’s dad, Andy Lock. Nope… — Andy Lock (@AndyLock6464) May 19, 2020 Sports Reference and its various offshoots (Basketball Reference, Baseball […]

The disgraced former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Donald Sterling, was ousted and banned for life from the NBA once allegations about his racist behavior were proven true. All of this was occurring when the Clips were experiencing some of the most sustained success in the franchise’s history during the feted Lob City era […]

Josh Norman of the Buffalo Bills — also of limitless self-confidence — made some bold claims about the fact that the 32-year-old wouldn’t have to face off against a living legend in New England: Tom Brady. Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after a staggeringly productive and legendary career with the New England Patriots, […]