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Multiple injuries would lead to Rob Gronkowski’s retire in March of 2019. The All-Pro tight end would sit out the next season. During that season, many thought that Gronkowski would return for the Patriots but that never came to fruition. Instead, the five-time Pro Bowler would make the surprise decision to join his former quarter […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars brought in Jay Gruden this offseason in the hopes of revitalizing an offense that ranked near the bottom of the NFL in scoring last season. With 2020 set to be the second year of the Gardner Minshew experiment in Duval County, Gruden knows just how important the development of the young quarterback […]

Aaron Donald is one of the most athletic players in the NFL. Despite coming in at 280 pounds, the Los Angeles Rams star defensive tackle would shock scouts at the 2014 NFL Combine with a 4.68 forty-yard dash — a record for defensive tackles that still stands today. Donald has used that athleticism, foot speed […]

Jalen Ramsey of the Rams might know that many star players will hold out from training camp in the hopes of getting an extension from their respective teams. We’ve seen it in recent years from players like Melvin Gordon, Ezekiel Elliot and Jadaveon Clowney. However, Los Angeles Rams superstar cornerback Jalen Ramsey will not be […]

The Indianapolis Colts and Frank Reich drafted Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell in the second round of the 2018 and for obvious reasons. The organization had high expectations for the speedy wideout. While Campbell underwhelmed didn’t have a major impact in year one as many thought he would, there’s at least one member of […]

As it stands so far, the 2017 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the best and deepest in recent memory. While there were certainly some big misses at the top of the draft, there have also been many bonafide stars and genuine draft steals to come out of this class. Of course […]

Many NFL fans were caught up in arms with the NFL announcing that they were considering incentivizing the Rooney Rule to give teams increased draft positions, and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has his own opinion of it. The rule requires that NFL teams interview ethnic minorities for head coaching and senior executive positions […]

This year’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers team has the potential to be one of, if not the best team in franchise history. The Bucs are undoubtedly the biggest winners of the offseason as they added Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady as well as previously-retired tight end Rob Gronkowski. However, even with the vast potential of the 2020 […]

Nick Foles is one of those few quarterbacks who could say he has gotten the best of Tom Brady when it really mattered. As a former rival of Brady, retired NFL star Peyton Manning knew this and took advantage. During “The Match,” a doubles golf tournament between Manning, Brady and golf legends Tiger Woods and […]

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady met 17 times on the football field throughout their respective NFL careers. Brady won 11 of those matchups and has six Super Bowls compared to Manning’s two. However, the two rivals met once again on Sunday. This time, however, the two faced off against each other on the golf course and […]

Like most other draft classes, the 2011 NBA Draft produced its fair share of All-Stars, busts, and second-round steals. Hindsight is of course 20/20 and it’s easy to go back and laugh at some of the worst picks of the draft while simultaneously marveling over certain players falling down draft boards. If you could go […]

LaMelo Ball will come into the NBA with high expectations. The 6-foot-7 point guard is seen as a near-lock to go in the top five of the upcoming NBA Draft if not No. 1 overall. However, while the youngest Ball brother will enter the league with high expectations from media, coaches, and even his own […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star receiver Chris Godwin never really expected to see Tom Brady in a Bucs jersey. Jameis Winston may have led the league in passing yards last year but it’s obvious that the former No. 1 pick wasn’t exactly one of the NFL’s top quarterbacks. Plus, it’s hard to believe that Winston would’ve […]

The fate of All-Pro safety Jamal Adams will be a pivotal moment for the New York Jets this offseason. Going into his fourth year, Adams will be on the final year of his rookie contract and is reportedly looking to become the highest-paid safety in the NFL with a yearly salary of around $15-17 million. […]

Already one of the best teams in the NFL last year, the Baltimore Ravens are reportedly looking to become even more of a threat heading into the 2020 season. According to ex-NFL columnist Gary Myers, the Ravens have apparently been in discussions with the New York Jets about acquiring star safety Jamal Adams. Adams, whom […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the oldest and most storied franchises in the NBA. As a result, the Sixers has had its fair share of success with countless star players and three championships to their name. And while the Sixers have found much success through the draft and free agency, the team has also […]

New Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Prince Amukamara is excited for the new chapter of his career. After spending the past nine seasons with the New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars and Chicago Bears, the veteran cornerback signed a one-year deal with the Raiders worth $1 million. Going into his 10th NFL season, Amukamara believes he’s entering […]

Former Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman may currently be without a team, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have suitors. In fact, according to NFL Insider Adam Caplan, the Seattle Seahawks have already offered Freeman a contract that he has declined. Per Caplan, the contract offered to Freeman is a one-year deal worth $4 […]

Just over a year after the Miami Dolphins pulled the trigger on acquiring Josh Rosen from the Arizona Cardinals via trade, it appears that the former top-10 pick could be on the move again. According to Mike Giardi of the NFL Network, the Dolphins have received trade calls from teams looking to acquire the third-year […]

One of the top remaining free agents on the market may find himself wearing a lot of green next season. Just a few seasons ago, Devonta Freeman was coming off his second-straight Pro Bowl season where he recorded over 1,500 yards from scrimmage and 13 total touchdowns. It was only the former Florida State star’s […]

Some of the biggest moves in Houston Rockets franchise history have happened at the trade deadline. Some of those moves have helped carry the team to success while others have put the team in a hole. Either way, making a deal at the trade deadline can be pivotal for a team’s future, and throughout their […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the most recent dynasty to dominate the NBA. While they obviously won’t reach the playoffs if the 2019-20 season were to resume, the franchise has made five straight Finals appearances—winning three titles during that time. The Warriors have built the core their current roster primarily through the draft but […]

New York Giants legend Lawrence Taylor is one of the most competitive players in NFL history. That competitiveness on the field, mixed with extraordinary talent and drive, allowed Taylor to become one of the greatest defensive players in league history. However, while Taylor is undoubtedly a competitor, the 10-time Pro Bowler for the Giants knows […]

New York Giants second-year cornerback DeAndre Baker was arrested earlier this week after he and fellow NFL cornerback Quinton Dunbar allegedly robbed a party at gunpoint after a dice game gone wrong. However, Baker has maintained his innocence in the whole ordeal, claiming that he was playing Madden at the alleged time of the robbery. […]

Big things are expected from 23-year-old Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock as he enters his second season in the NFL. Lock ended the 2019 season as the Broncos’ starter and played well as he led Denver to a couple of wins. Now, both his teammates and fans hope that he will be able to pick […]

The price tag for the Los Angeles Rams’ new stadium continues to grow. Per Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic, the Rams received a $500 million loan from the NFL on Tuesday in order to help with the construction of SoFi Stadium. The half a billion-dollar loan is now on top of the already $400 million […]

Eric Bieniemy of the Kansas City Chiefs is aware of the following: This week, the NFL created some controversy with a proposed expansion of the Rooney Rule that would give NFL teams that hired minorities better draft picks. While the league decided not to go that far, the NFL did decide to expand on the […]

Joe Staley was one of the best offensive tackles in the NFL during his 12-year NFL career. The 35-year-old was named to six Pro Bowls and protected the blindside for San Fransisco 49ers stars for over a decade. However, due to multiple injuries forcing Staley to retire, the Niners went out and found his replacement. […]

Following a spectacular rookie season that saw the New York Giants’ second-overall draft pick running back Saquon Barkley tear the NFL up for 2,028 total yards from scrimmage and 15 touchdowns, expectations were sky high for the young superstar. Unfortunately, an ankle injury derailed most of Barkley’s 2019 season and as a result, the New […]

Despite being a relatively new team in the NFL, the Carolina Panthers have certainly had their fair share of success. While the team has yet to bring home a title, the NFL’s Carolina franchise has been to two Super Bowls and has made the playoffs eight times. And while the Panthers haven’t played postseason football […]

Just a few seasons ago, Vic Beasley led the NFL with 15.5 sacks and six forced fumbles for the Atlanta Falcons. In only his second season, the future seemed impossibly bright for the young pass-rusher. But Beasley failed to reach those heights in the last few years and going into the 2020 season, the former […]

The NBA trade deadline gives the Milwaukee Bucks and other teams the opportunity to improve their rosters. Whether it’s by adding key depth at the end of the bench or bolstering their lineup with a marquee star player, a trade can completely turn the course of a franchise around. Several Bucks news throughout the team’s […]

The son of former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade, Sierra Canyon High School senior Zaire Wade has a lot to live up to. The young man will soon be headed to college, provided he doesn’t take the new G League approach, and everyone wants to know about Zaire Wade college choices. The younger Wade isn’t quite […]

The NBA trade deadline is one of the most pivotal moments of the entire season. It offers teams the chance to completely rearrange their entire roster if they so desire. Over the years, the Boston Celtics have been no stranger to making deals at the deadline. Some of those moves have benefited the team greatly […]

The Toronto Raptors are a relatively new NBA franchise. Having played their first season in 1995, the NBA’s only current Canadian franchise doesn’t quite have the illustrious history that many other NBA franchises do. At the same time, the Raptors are defending champions and they never would’ve gotten to the position they’re in now without […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown was in the midst of a breakout season before the NBA season was postponed last March. The former No. 3 overall pick was scoring a career-high 20.4 points while also grabbing 6.4 rebounds per game and shooting an efficient 49.0 percent from the field and 38.1 percent from deep. Brown […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Channing Frye is going to defend his former teammate. In the greatest of all time debate, which is most often between Michael Jordan and LeBron James, Frye is clearly Team LeBron. After ripping Jordan earlier this week by saying the Chicago Bulls legend wouldn’t be as dominant in today’s NBA while […]

The debate over who the greatest basketball player of all time is will likely rage on for the rest of history. As of now, the biggest debate is choosing between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and current Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The recent 10-part ESPN documentary The Last Dance has helped reignite the debate between […]

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing NFL players and teams to quarantine in recent months, a regular offseason is out of the question. However, even with the majority of the offseason being virtual, that hasn’t stopped the Los Angeles Rams from getting future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning to come speak to the team. Obviously, with […]