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Luka Doncic didn’t mince his words when going after Devin Booker in the Dallas Mavericks’ recent loss to the Phoenix Suns. In the tension of battle, Donic let loose on Booker and let him know how he really feels. Phoenix defeated Dallas 130-126, but not without a bit of controversy. In the waning seconds, Doncic […]

Dansby Swanson joining the Chicago Cubs was not on many people’s offseason bingo cards. However, Swanson is more than happy with his Cubs decision and is ready to hit the ground running in Chicago. Swanson signed a seven-year, $177 million contract with the Cubs this offseason. He joined Chicago after spending his entire seven-year MLB […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in desperate need of a new quarterback. Holding the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Indianapolis has paid close attention to this year’s top QBs. But while the NFL Combine seems like the best opportunity to evaluate those quarterbacks, Colts’ GM Chris Ballard isn’t that interested. This year, […]

With Michael Brantley re-signed and Jeremy Pena coming off a breakout season, Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros are ready to defend their World Series title. But while Pena might be the new kid on the block, Baker still thinks Brantley will be a valuable weapon for the Astros. Baker confirmed that when Brantley is […]

After tremendous careers at Ohio State, both quarterback CJ Stroud and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba are preparing for the 2023 NFL Draft. While they may end up no longer being teammates, their time at Ohio State has cemented a brotherhood between Stroud and Smith-Njigba. At the NFL Combine, Stroud was able to demonstrate his passing […]

Anthony Rendon hasn’t appeared in more than 58 games during his three seasons with the Los Angeles Angels. But with Rendon now healthy, Angels’ General Manager Perry Minasian thinks the third baseball will have big things in store for Los Angeles this season. Rendon has dealt with a multiple of injuries throughout his Angels’ tenure. […]

As the Los Angeles Rams look to bounce back from a miserable 5-12 season, Jalen Ramsey has heard his name come up in trade rumors. If the Rams do trade Ramsey, the Dallas Cowboys have been named as a potential suitor for the star cornerback. The Rams enter the offseason $14 million over the cap […]

Leighton Vander Esch has been with the Dallas Cowboys since 2018. However, as the Cowboys look to improve on their Divisional Round finish, Vander Esch might have played his last game in Dallas. The Cowboys have made no progress on a new deal for Vander Esch, via Clarence Hill Jr of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off of a disappointing 7-10 season. As the Browns look to get back into the playoff hunt, Cleveland has their eyes set on a star Philadelphia Eagles’ defender. The Browns have shown interest in defensive end Brandon Graham, via Tim McManus of ESPN. While Graham wants to finish his career […]

Frank Gore was once a dominating running back in the NFL. His post-football life has unfortunately taken a rocky turn. With Gore facing domestic violence charges, the former RB has admitted his guilt. Gore has agreed to plead guilty to violating the public health nuisance code, via TMZ. Originally, Gore was facing a charge of […]

Holding the No. 1 overall pick, the Chicago Bears hold all the cards in the 2023 NFL Draft. If a teams wishes to trade for Chicago’s top overall selection, the Bears are reportedly looking for a king’s ransom. Usually, the top spot is used on a franchise-altering quarterback. However, the Bears already have a young […]

At one point, Wade Phillips was considered one of the most prolific coaches in the NFL. However, he hasn’t gotten an NFL opportunity in over two years. While Phillips is now succeeding in the XFL with the Houston Roughnecks, he thinks his exile from the NFL has something to do with age discrimination. Phillips last […]

Josh Jacobs burst onto the scene for the Las Vegas Raiders this past season, proving himself to be one of the best running backs in the NFL. The Raiders aren’t prepared to let Jacobs leave Las Vegas anytime soon. The Raiders are planning to use their franchise tag on Jacobs, via Tom Pelissero of the […]

The New York Giants face a massive $40+ million decision on the future of quarterback Daniel Jones. It now appears that the Giants are inching ever closer to locking Jones up on a long-term contract extension. There has been progress in contract talks between Jones and the Giants, via Jordan Raanan of ESPN. There’s a […]

Tennessee’s Jalin Hyatt is at the NFL Combine looking to prove he is one of the best wide receivers in the 2023 NFL Draft class. But despite all the Combine fanfare, Hyatt believes that he has already proved himself as the Draft’s WR1. When asked about what makes him a great wide receiver, Hyatt boasted […]

USC wide receiver Jordan Addison is preparing for a potential first-round selection in the 2023 NFL Draft. As he enters the NFL, Addison wouldn’t mind his opportunity coming with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Before transferring to USC, Addison played two years at the University of Pittsburgh. When asked about a potential Pittsburgh reunion with the Steelers […]

Dalton Schultz may have played his final game for the Dallas Cowboys. As Schultz potentially leaves in free agency, the Cowboys are showing interest in a possible replacement. The Cowboys have met with Utah TE Dalton Kincaid at the NFL Scouting Combine, via Dan Parr of NFL.com. Alongside the Cowboys, Kincaid said he has met […]

Nico Hoerner is entering his fifth season with the Chicago Cubs. This year won’t be like the others as Cubs’ manager David Ross has granted Hoerner some extra responsibilities. Ross wants Hoerner to bat leadoff this upcoming season, via Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Ross has been impressed with Hoerner’s leadership skills overall and thinks […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already been dealt a huge injury blow, losing LeBron James for an extended period of time. But as the Lakers continue to make their push to the playoffs, Los Angeles will at least have Anthony Davis on the floor. Davis is listed as probable for the Lakers’ Friday matchup against […]

Former Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson is one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft class. But after an impressive showing at the Scouting Combine, Richardson has seen his stock rise dramatically towards the top of the big board. There has been major buzz surrounding Richardson with some expecting him to go as […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are looking to capitalize off of their run to the Divisional Round of the playoffs. However, the Jaguars have decided that cornerback Shaquill Griffin won’t be a part of their AFC South championship defense. The Jaguars are planning to trade or release Griffin, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Releasing Griffin would save Jacksonville […]

Jaden Ivey became the butt of the joke after his errant timeout cost his Detroit Pistons against the Chicago Bulls. While Ivey knew he made a major mistake, his maturity should have Pistons’ fans excited for his future. With less than 10 seconds left, Ivey was looking to inbound the ball. However, with no one […]

Chris Jones has transformed himself into one of the best defensive linemen in the league with the Kansas City Chiefs. With Jones poised to hit free agency soon, the defensive tackle is looking to cash in following the Chiefs’ Super Bowl run. Jones wants a contract that will make him at least the second-highest paid […]

With new General Manager Monti Ossenfort and new head coach Jonathan Gannon, the Arizona Cardinals are entering an entirely new era. That era could start with the Cardinals setting off some fireworks atop the 2023 NFL Draft. The Cardinals are open to trading the No. 3 overall pick, via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. […]

Throughout his rookie season, Kenny Pickett showed at times that he has what it takes to be the starting quarterback of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Steelers’ General Manager Omar Khan is certainly convinced with how Pickett has played in Pittsburgh thus far. Khan is busy scouting prospects at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. However, it looks […]

Fresh off hiring Frank Reich as their new head coach, the Carolina Panthers are now searching for their next quarterback. The Panthers appear to have  set their sights on current Green Bay Packers’ star Aaron Rodgers. Carolina has called Green Bay to inquire about Rodgers’ availability, Adam Schefter said on ESPN’s NFL Live. The Packers […]

As Dan Snyder looks to sell the Washington Commanders, the potential end of his ownership is going down in flames. Under Synder, the Commanders were viewed as one of the worst organizations across the board by players around the NFL. In the yearly NFL Player’s Association report card, Washington received the worst grade out of […]

On the heels of a Stephen Curry return, the Golden State Warriors have made a roster addition to aid their playoff push. The Warriors have signed Lester Quinones to a 10-day contract, via Shams Charania of The Athletic. Signing Quinones gives the Warriors 15 players on their roster for the first time this season. While […]

Evan Engram has completely transformed himself since joining the Jacksonville Jaguars. Both Engram and the Jaguars aren’t looking for the tight end’s career renaissance to end anytime soon in Jacksonville. The Jaguars don’t plan to let Evan Engram hit free agency, via Cameron Wolfe of the NFL Network. Both sides are interested in a long-term […]

Former Georgia star Jalen Carter has been issued an arrest warrant for reckless driving and racing. However, as he prepares for the 2023 NFL Draft, Carter had a strong response to the new warrant, denying the charges against him. The reckless driving and racing charges stem from Carter’s involvement in the fatal January car crash […]

The Cleveland Browns are in need of a new safety after releasing John Johnson. As the Browns look for Johnson’s replacement, impending Cincinnati Bengals’ free agent Jessie Bates has become a name of interest. With Johnson now off the roster, the Browns’ top target to replace him is Bates, via Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. […]

Tua Tagovailoa’s durability has come into question after suffering numerous head injuries with the Miami Dolphins this past season. However, Dolphins’ General Manager Chris Grier doesn’t think it will be a major problem moving forward. Beyond just his durability, Grier shut down any talks that the Dolphins would consider replacing Tagovailoa. Tagovailoa suffered at least […]

Former Georgia football standout Jalen Carter is in the mix for the first overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. However, as Carter prepares for the NFL Draft, he has just been hit with some worrying legal trouble. Carter has been issued an arrest warrant for reckless driving and racing, via Seth Emerson of The […]

Former Georgia standout Jalen Carter was issued an arrest warrant for his involvement in the fatal car crash that killed his former teammate and a Bulldogs’ staffer. After coaching Carter for three seasons, Georgia head coach Kirby Smart was shocked to see the charges levied against Carter. Carter’s arrest warrant was for reckless driving and […]

Catcher Austin Wells is one of the New York Yankees top prospects and considered a major part of the team’s future. However, it’ll be sometime before the Yankees or their fans see Wells back in action behind the plate. Wells fractured his 12th rib, via ESPN’s Marly Rivera. The catcher and New York are currently […]

While Davante Adams had an immaculate first season with the Las Vegas Raiders, the team limped to just a 6-11 record. As the Raiders look for their quarterback of the future, Adams will play a major role in picking who he will be catching passes from next season. After nine years, the Raiders released QB […]

As the Los Angeles Chargers look to build their roster for the next season, Keenan Allen has seen his name swirl around as a potential cut candidate. However, Allen received a major stamp of approval from Chargers’ General Manager Tom Telesco. Allen has come up as a potential roster casualty due to his upcoming $20+ […]

The Los Angeles Angels have spent all offseason building around Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. But that doesn’t mean the Angels don’t have young talent coming up through their minor league system. Those top prospects could come in handy for the Angels in a multitude of ways. Ohtani is a free agent this offseason. If […]

Despite officially retiring, not everyone believes Tom Brady is truly done with the NFL. If Brady were to make a shocking return – once again – one NFL executive believes the San Francisco 49ers should be hot on his tail. While his retirement papers have been handed in, that rival executive thinks Brady could still […]