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Now at the top of the league’s pecking order, the Milwaukee Bucks have built themselves into legitimate title contenders if the NBA season is ever resumed. You often don’t get to the point of being one of the league’s best teams without striking gold in the draft. As a result, the Bucks have had their […]

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic effectively shutting down most major sports in the United States, President Donald Trump held a conference call with the commissioners of most of the sports leagues in the country. That call included NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and while the exact details of the call are unknown, Ian Rapoport of NFL […]

The Houston Rockets have had their fair share of star players over the course of the franchise’s history. At the same time, many of the team’s best players (Hakeem Olajuwon, Yao Ming, Elvin Hayes, and Ralph Sampson) were selected early in their drafts and were expected to be stars. Or, in the case of players […]

In 2015 with the Carolina Panthers, Josh Norman recorded 56 tackles, 18 passes defended, three forced fumbles and two defensive touchdowns on his way to being named an All-Pro and establishing himself as the best cornerback in football. That spectacular season led him to earn a big, five-year deal from the Washington Redskins worth $75 […]

In an interview on Mike Tirico’s podcast, Eli Manning looked back on the first time he and Peyton Manning matched up in the NFL. It was Week One of the 2006 season and the New York Giants QB was just 25 years old entering his third season in the league. On the other hand, by […]

The Las Vegas Raiders and owner Mark Davis are doing their part to fight the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that is spreading across the country. In a statement from Davis, the Raiders announced that they would donate $1 million to fight the coronavirus. However, it was not specified in the statement where and how the […]

With the NFL Draft to be staged on remote locations, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has a specific place in mind where he plans to do the draft: his own home. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the country, the majority of sporting leagues have had to postpone, cancel or alter events […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are in a unique situation that befalls just one NFL team every year. With the 2020 NFL Draft quickly approaching, the Bengals have the choice of any collegiate prospect available as they hold the No. 1 overall selection. There is a certain pressure and expectation that comes with having the draft’s top […]

Next season, Jimmy Graham will be playing for his third team in four years. After the Green Bay Packers released him earlier in the month, the 33-year-old tight went out and signed with their divisional rivals, the Chicago Bears. Graham signed a two-year deal with the Bears worth $16 million. However, it wasn’t just the […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has announced his involvement in “The Ballina Cup,” a virtual beer pong tournament started by music artist Post Malone in an effort to raise money for the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The tournament will include 32 different celebrities (16 teams) that will chip in money to participate and […]

Last month, former New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson signed a two-year deal with the Carolina Panthers. One of the biggest receiver on the free-agent market, Anderson’s signing is a big move for a Panthers squad looking for more options in the passing game other than D.J. Moore. Anderson’s decision to sign with Carolina […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen improved a lot in his second year, and so did the Bills as a team as they finished the season with a 10-6 record — their best since 1999. Heading into 2020, the Bills have a chance to take things a step further. The atmosphere around Buffalo is one of […]

With the future of Jadeveon Clowney unknown, the Seattle Seahawks are not sitting idly by. Instead, the team has gone out and improved their pass rush by signing defensive end Benson Mayowa, per Brady Henderson of ESPN. Mayowa, who spent last season with the Oakland Raiders, signed with the Seahawks on a one-year deal worth […]

Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward is doing what he can to help his community. As part of his self-made foundation “Make Them Know Your Name,” the two-year NFL veteran will pay the biggest monthly expense of 21 Cleveland residents. Ward announced the endeavor on his foundation’s Twitter account on Wednesday and mentioned that he knows […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has expressed interest in having a dual-threat quarterback to effectively run his offense. With some comments recently made, Lynn may be hinting that former MVP Cam Newton is not that guy. “We’re looking at everybody,” Lynn said when asked about the team’s search for a QB, via Lindsay […]

The New Orleans Saints have been set at quarterback for the past decade and a half. With future Hall of Famer Drew Brees at the helm, the Saints have had top-notch quarterback play to carry them on offense. With last year’s backup QB Teddy Bridgewater signing with the Carolina Panthers this offseason, Brees likely entering […]

While the second iteration of the XFL only lasted five weeks before suspending their season due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, many of the league’s players did enough in those weeks to catch the attention of NFL teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of those teams. The Steelers have already signed five former XFL players […]

After being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame for the last four years, former St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce will finally be inducted into Canton this year. Any player that is selected for the Hall of Fame needs to select someone to present themselves at the ceremony in August. Bruce’s […]

During his time with the New England Patriots, Wes Welker was one of the best receivers in all of football as well as a top target for star quarterback Tom Brady. With his strong relationship with Brady well known, the now-retired wide receiver gave his opinion as to why he thinks Brady chose to sign […]

Everyone is starting to miss sports. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, most major sports have either been postponed or cancelled throughout the country. With April now upon us, the MLB was supposed to be just kicking off their season. Reminiscing on the previous era of baseball, Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes took […]

Every year since 1936, the NFL Draft presents an opportunity to restock on talent from colleges across the country. Picking the right player can completely change the trajectory of a franchise for the next decade-plus. Picking the wrong player can do the same in a negative way. With that being said, some draft classes have […]

While It certainly may not carry as much weight today as it used to in the NFL, being named to the Pro Bowl is still one of the greatest honors a player can achieve during their career. And while the Pro Bowl is supposed to, and often does, accumulate the best players across the league, […]

The Denver Broncos made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed former Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon to a two-year deal worth $16 million. Despite the big-time signing, the Broncos definitely weren’t in need of a running back. For the last two seasons, former undrafted rookie Phillip Lindsay has […]

Phillip Dorsett is one of the fastest wide receivers in the NFL, so he needs someone who can throw the deep ball accurately and effectively. Luckily for Dorsett, he signed a one-year deal with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason and will have six-time Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson throwing him the ball. The opportunity to […]

The Los Angeles Chargers made a major move earlier this month when they signed free agent cornerback Chris Harris Jr. on a two-year deal worth $20.5 million. Despite going 5-11 last season, Los Angeles’ “win-now” mentality has the 30-year-old defensive back excited to play with his new team. “I’m excited about my next chapter,” Chris […]

Per the Associated Press, NFL Vice President Troy Vincent has sent a letter out to several top prospects in the 2020 draft class. In the letter, Vincent invited the prospects to participate “live” in the NFL Draft in three weeks’ time. Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic that is affecting both the country and the […]

Earlier in the month, the Minnesota Vikings placed the franchise tag on 28-year-old safety Anthony Harris. Later on, reports came out that Harris was available for trade in exchange for a mid-to-late-round draft pick. However, contrary to those reports, the Vikings have reportedly been “actively discussing” a long-term deal for the five-year veteran per Chris […]

13 days ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars agreed to send veteran quarterback and former Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears in a trade. On Wednesday, the trade became official as both teams announced the deal via their respective Twitter accounts. In exchange for Foles, the Jaguars received a fourth-round pick in the upcoming […]

The Denver Broncos made one of the biggest moves of the offseason earlier this month when they signed two-time Pro Bowler Melvin Gordon. While 2019 was a down year for the 26-year-old running back, Denver obviously got itself a good player — a sentiment that is shared by Broncos head coach Vic Fangio. Gordon signed […]

After just over two years as the general manager of the New York Giants, Dave Gettleman may be on his way out of the Big Apple. In a Monday column for The Athletic, NFL Insider Jay Glazer wrote that Gettleman was nearly fired earlier this year but has been given one more season to right […]

Despite still being one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL at age 41, the clock is undoubtedly ticking for New Orleans Saints star Drew Brees. The question is, how fast is that clock ticking. Well, according to Saints head coach Sean Payton, it’s ticking quite fast. Payton was interviewed Tuesday morning on ESPN’s ‘Get […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and Miami Dolphins know that prior to the 2019 college football season, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow was seen as a late-round NFL Draft prospect. Fast forward a few months and Burrow is the unquestioned No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft. The Cincinnati Bengals would end up being the eventual winners of […]

After going 7-9 last season — their fourth straight year with a losing record, the New York Jets find themselves with the No. 11 pick in April’s upcoming NFL Draft. While the team certainly showed improvement last season from the season prior, there are still multiple needs that the team can address with their first […]

Despite making it to the Super Bowl to cap off the 2019 season, the San Fransisco 49ers find themselves with a top 15 pick in April’s upcoming NFL Draft. While they had to give up star defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts to get their selection (No. 13), it gives the Niners a […]

The Arizona Cardinals made arguably the biggest move of the offseason when they traded former Pro Bowl running back David Johnson and a second-round pick to the Houston Texans for one of the best wide receivers in football, DeAndre Hopkins. Blockbuster trade aside, the Cardinals were somehow able to escape that deal without giving up […]

Utah State quarterback Jordan Love is one of the most polarizing and highly-debated prospects in the 2020 class. Regardless, with the NFL Draft set for April 23, the 21-year-old prospect has already talked with six teams per Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller. According to Miller, Love has done video interviews with the Miami Dolphins, Green Bay […]

With all the drama surrounding the release of former MVP quarterback Cam Newton, the Carolina Panthers still have to focus on their very pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. After finishing 5-11 last season, Carolina currently holds the No. 7 pick in April’s draft and with that, have a long list of possible future Panthers […]

With longtime quarterback Tom Brady off to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New England Patriots have to decide on a new starter for the first time in two decades. Brady has, of course, missed games during his Patriots tenure (mainly 2008) and four games in 2016, and Bill Belichick found ways to make it work. […]

Ice Cube’s BIG3 league has teamed up with the producers of popular reality TV show “Big Brother” to create a quarantined 16-player basketball tournament. However, former NBA player and current ESPN Analyst Kendrick Perkins is not a big fan of the idea. “Right now, although we need entertainment, although we are thirsty for sports … […]