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The Raiders aren’t known for their great draft history. While the franchise has certainly found some gems such as Charles Woodson, Marcus Allen and Howie Long, they also have been marred by quite a few draft busts. Anyone will tell you that the NFL draft is far from an exact science and some teams fare […]

Booing NFL commissioner Roger Goodell as he walks to the stage to announce the first-round picks at the NFL Draft every year is basically a time-honored tradition for fans across the country. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 NFL Draft will be held remotely throughout multiple locations in the U.S. rather than […]

After six years with the team, the Jacksonville Jaguars are releasing 28-year-old wide receiver Marqise Lee per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. A surprise: The #Jaguars are releasing WR Marqise Lee, source said. One of their most productive receivers is now a free agent – fully healthy and completely cleared medically — right before the draft. […]

For the most part, the Los Angeles Chargers have faired well in the NFL draft. Throughout their six-plus decades of existence, the Chargers have drafted stars such as LaDanian Tomlinson, Dan Fouts and Joey Bosa. However, at the same time, like every other team in the NFL, the Chargers are not infallible and have their […]

Things aren’t looking promising for the 2020 NFL Draft from a technical standpoint. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s draft is unlike any other in league history. With social distancing and quarantine rules in place, the event will be held remotely using online using software such as Microsoft Team and Zoom. However, with […]

Star defensive end Yannick Ngakoue is fed up. The Jacksonville Jaguars pass-rusher has now taken to Twitter to voice his frustrations with his team. Tired of the back and forth @Jaguars. Let’s get this shit done. — Yannick Ngakoue (@YannickNgakoue) April 20, 2020 Trade rumors regarding Ngakoue have been swirling for the majority of the […]

The Carolina Panthers are one of the newest franchises in NFL history having only been started in 1995. However, like every other NFL team, the Panthers are not immune to striking out when it comes to the draft. While the team has absolutely seen its fair share of great picks over the last two-plus decades, […]

Denver Broncos starting offensive guard Dalton Risner believes the team has found their quarterback of the future. Last week, the All-Rookie guard talked about his confidence in quarterback Drew Lock. “Drew is a young guy who gets a chance to play in the NFL for five games, wins four of the five. He does it […]

If anyone knows what it’s like to be drafted No. 1 overall and the pressure and expectations that come with it, it’s Peyton Manning. The five-time NFL MVP spoke on SportsCenter about the advice he gave Joe Burrow, who is the clear favorite to be drafted first overall by the Cincinnati Bengals. “What I told […]

‘The Last Dance’, ESPN’s long-awaited, multi-part documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls premiered on Sunday after weeks of building hype. And while the documentary has already received rave reviews from critics nearly across the board, Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell has one problem: commercials. The 23-year-old shooting guard jokingly voiced his frustrations on […]

With the NBA season currently postponed, hypothetical scenarios have become quite popular for bored NBA players to ponder. On April 18, the Chicago Bulls official Twitter account tweeted out a scenario that included a $5 million prize for scoring on Michael Jordan in his prime. Former All-Star and current free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas […]

Magic Johnson believes that the Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal-led Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s would beat the Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls of the 90s in a seven-game series. After O’Neal came out this week with the declaration, Johnson concurred. On the ‘Lunchtime with Roggin and Rodney podcast by LA AM570 radio, the […]

JJ Redick has played for five different teams over his 14-year NBA career. However, for the veteran sharpshooter, one past destination has separated itself from the rest. In an interview with The Athletic’s ‘Sixers Beat’ podcast, Redick spoke very highly of Philadelphia as a sports town and what makes it different than the other cities […]

Since being drafted No. 15 in the 2013 draft, Giannis Antetokounmpo has transformed into arguably the NBA’s best player. The 2019 NBA MVP averaged 27.7 points, 12.5 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.5 blocks per game during that campaign. Players drafted before Giannis, well, not so great in comparison. So why did a player […]

New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox’s future with the team may be in jeopardy. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, newly-appointed Knicks president Leon Rose is unsure if Knox should be a part of the team’s future. Overall, Knox has been a bit of a mixed bag since being drafted ninth overall […]

In typical sports vernacular, “GOAT” stands for Greatest Of All Time. Despite being just a role player in the league, Los Angeles Laker fan-favorite Alex Caruso has earned this title from fans and his teammates. And while the third-year Lakers point guard out of Texas A&M certainly isn’t the greatest basketball player of all time, […]

Michael Jordan is about as big of an NBA legend as they come. Therefore, it comes to no surprise that many of today’s stars grew up idolizing His Airness. Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant was one of those people. Talking with Jay Williams on The Boardroom, Durant spoke on what separated Jordan from the rest […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is preparing to represent his country. However, despite being a Los Angeles native, that country happens to be Nigeria. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Dinwiddie is going through the process of acquiring a Nigerian passport in order to play with the national team in international competition. Dinwiddie won’t be […]

Had it not been for a questionable injury history throughout his college career, Colorado star Laviska Shenault would undoubtedly be in the running to be the first wide receiver taken in the 2020 draft. In February, Shenault that he would undergo surgery to fix a lingering core muscle injury as well as inflammation of the […]

After the firing of longtime general manager Gar Forman earlier this month, the Chicago Bulls are now on the hunt for someone new to fill his shoes. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, one of the lead candidates for the open position is Dallas Mavericks Vice President Michael Finley. Sources: Mavericks vice president of basketball operations […]

For the past few months, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been growing a beard that rivals any in the NFL. People grow facial hair for different reasons, and Roethlisberger said on Sirius XM with Bruce Murray and former Steeler Bruce Gradkowski that he decided to grow the beard when he was flying out for […]

Longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady dominated the New York Jets and the rest of the AFC East for the last two decades. If the Jets front office had listened to one of their scouts though, the course of the team’s history would likely be completely different. Mike Tannenbaum — who served as the […]

Tennessee Titans legend Eddie George is adamant that current franchise star Derrick Henry gets paid what he’s due. Earlier this April, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey agreed to a four-year, $64 million deal that made him the highest-paid running back in NFL history. George believes a similar fate is in Henry’s future with the […]

Most people would consider Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald to be the best defensive tackle in the NFL. After all, Donald has made First-Team All-Pro in five of his six seasons and is already a two-time Defensive Player of the Year. However, new Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay has a different opinion. When asked […]

The first two picks of the upcoming NFL Draft are fairly universally agreed upon by most draft experts. After LSU quarterback Joe Burrow who is expected to go first overall to the Cincinnati Bengals, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young is projected to be next in line — going to the Washington Redskins. With that […]

During his 16-year NBA career, Dwyane Wade was undoubtedly one of the most exciting stars in the NBA. His mix of athleticism, tenacity and natural scoring ability made Wade must-watch TV for the majority of his career. However, now that he’s retired, Wade has now turned his focus on the stars of today. In a […]

If Miami Heat legend had the chance to dunk over any current NBA player, he’d easily know who to pick. Wade participated in an AMA (Ask Me Anything) via Bleacher Report and when asked on who he would choose to dunk on, he answered his former teammate LeBron James. “Hahaha. That is the easiest one […]

Having only existed since 1988, the Miami Heat don’t have the longstanding history that many other NBA teams do. Despite that though, several stars have played for the Heat throughout their careers and a few of the franchise’s best players in their all-time depth chart happen to be shooting guards. 5. Josh Richardson The only […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have a great opportunity later this month to change the trajectory of the franchise by drafting whomever they want with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 draft. The pick will likely be LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and while Burrow is an excellent prospect, the Bengals have had similar opportunities throughout […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is an elite athlete. With that said, it’s not much of a surprise to learn that the Cleveland Browns wide receiver has some talent when it comes to throwing the ball. The three-time Pro Bowler took to Instagram to show off some solid accuracy on an outdoor basketball court. Obviously not taking […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is always trying to improve his game. Even as he enters his ninth NFL season, the 31-year-old signal-caller is looking to add new skills and wrinkles to his game. Per Sam Elkstrom of Zonecoverage.com, Cousins is looking to unlock his potential as a runner — something that has been pretty […]

Baltimore Ravens running back Mark Ingram has already enjoyed a successful nine-year NFL career, but how much longer will the 30-year-old be able to play at a high level? In a conference call with Ravens Public Relations Manager Tom Valente, Ingram discussed the remainder of his career, his contract, the 2011 NFL lockout and the […]

Jadaveon Clowney and Markus Golden are two of the top free agents still on the market but don’t expect to see either of them in a New York Giants uniform next season. Despite being linked to multiple pass rushers throughout the offseason, when Giants general manager Dave Gettleman was asked specifically about Clowney and Golden […]

New Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris’ departure from the Denver Broncos wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. The four-time Pro Bowler posted a series of photos highlighting his career so far on his Instagram on Tuesday. Harris would then reply to a comment from a fan wishing he was still a Bronco. pic.twitter.com/mu8zbTGZOC — Jon Heath […]

Seeing as they played their first season in 1995, the Jacksonville Jaguars are one of the newest teams in the NFL, relatively speaking. As a result, the Jaguars don’t have the expansive draft history that teams like the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers do. Nonetheless, the franchise still has a wealth of draft picks […]

The Cardinals may be relatively new to Arizona, having moved there in 1988, but overall, the franchise has a rich history that goes back to their roots in St. Louis and Chicago. With that rich history comes a whole list of star players. Last year, Arizona had the number one overall pick and picked quarterback […]

After a spectacular third season in the NFL, Carolina Panthers star Christian McCaffrey was rewarded with a four-year extension that will pay him $16 million per season — making him the highest-paid running back in league history. However, while McCaffrey has undoubtedly cemented himself as one of the best running backs in the NFL, new […]

Longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady shocked the sports world this offseason when he signed a two-year deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending the last two decades in New England. However, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick isn’t letting Brady’s departure force him to lose focus when it comes to next season. “Water […]

The Cincinnati Bengals have an excellent opportunity to change the trajectory of their franchise this April, as they have the No. 1 overall selection and will likely choose LSU quarterback Joe Burrow to be their next franchise star. In their 53 years of existence, the Bengals have a losing record and haven’t made a Super […]