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Charlie Strong spent this past season as Miami’s co-defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. But after just one year with Miami, Strong won’t be returning to his position. Strong has informed Hurricanes’ head coach Mario Cristobal that he won’t be returning next season, via ESPN’s Chris Low. The decision stems from Cristobal and Miami choosing not […]

Five-star prospect Naasir Cunningham has been highly impressive this season with Overtime Elite. Cunningham’s efforts have now earned him an offer from head coach Jon Calipari and Kentucky. Cunningham confirmed Kentucky’s offer on his personal Twitter account. The Overtime Elite star forward has also received offers from schools such as Duke, Kansas, Arkansas, UCLA and […]

In the madness that was the 2023 NBA trade deadline, the Washington Wizards made a minor move involving veteran Will Barton. But to Wizards’ forward Kyle Kuzma, Washington’s Barton decision wasn’t so trivial. The Wizards are working on a contract buyout for Barton, via ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Following that news, a fan on Twitter suggested […]

As the Las Vegas Raiders look to move on from Derek Carr, the New Orleans Saints have been named as a popular destination. With Carr‘s latest Saints move, the Raiders might’ve found their best opportunity if they want a salvage a trade. After visiting with the Saints until late in the night Wednesday, Carr returned […]

Russell Westbrook’s tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers came to an end with a trade to the Utah Jazz. But before Westbrook was traded, he and the Lakers were in the midst of a troublesome toxic relationship. Westbrook’s status with Los Angeles had become so bad, Los Angeles considered straight releasing him if no trade […]

Bo Bichette has taken the league by storm since joining the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays wanted to ensure Bichette stays in Toronto much longer and have agreed to a long-term extension with the shortstop. Bichette has signed a three-year, $36.6 million extension, via the MLB Network’s Jon Morosi. The extension buys out Bichette’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the busiest teams as this year’s NBA trade deadline. After retooling their entire roster, the Lakers are ready for another run to the NBA Finals. Lakers’ fans have been pretty pumped up about Los Angeles’ deadline moves. Los Angeles acquired D’Angelo Russell from the Timberwolves, Malik Beasley and […]

The Charlotte Hornets landed Reggie Jackson in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers before the deadline. But while Charlotte may have traded for Jackson, it doesn’t necessarily mean he’ll ever suit up for the Hornets. Jackson and the Hornets are expected to agree on a contract buyout, via Shams Charania of The Athletic. Charania […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Purdy suffered a brutal UCL tear in the NFC Championship Game. As Purdy looks to get back on the road to recovery, his path has gotten much clearer. Purdy will meet with Dr. Keith Meister in Dallas on Feb. 21, via the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. He will then have surgery […]

While Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson didn’t play in the Pro Bowl, he had a major impact on this year’s festivities. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell gave Wilson credit for some of the Pro Bowl Games’ new formatting. On the Tuesday after last year’s Pro Bowl, Goodell said that Wilson called him and said, “let’s have […]

Ron Rivera and the Washington Commanders ended the 2022 season with Sam Howell as the starting quarterback. Rivera doesn’t think things will change much in that department next season. Rivera was asked whether or not Washington had next year’s starting quarterback on the roster. The Commanders’ head coach argued adamantly for Howell and said that […]

Russell Westbrook has heard his name swirling in Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors with the deadline approaching. It has now been revealed that Westbrook got into it with Lakers’ head coach Darvin Ham during a recent matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Westbrook and Ham had a brief verbal altercation during the halftime of the […]

Before Tom Brady’s retirement, Rob Gronkowski teased the two reuniting on the gridiron. But even with Brady walking away from football, Gronk still thinks a reunion is possible. Brady is expected to begin working at Fox as a broadcaster in 2024. Gronkowski is currently employed by Fox. Gronk seemed to enjoy the idea of working […]

The Detroit Pistons have been one of the more intriguing teams approaching the 2023 NBA trade deadline. But if the Pistons were to make a trade, it wouldn’t be one of their rotational regulars. Nerlens Noel is Detroit’s most likely player to be traded, via NBA reporter Marc Stein. The Pistons have been reluctant to […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has proven to be one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL. But to NBC Sports’ Chris Simms, Hurts seemingly still hasn’t done enough. Hurts and the Eagles are poised to take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57. Simms spoke about Hurts’ play throughout the year, claiming […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman Aaron Donald has had a roller coaster of an offseason, with rumors swirling of a potential retirement. Donald seemed to put those rumors to bed and commit to the Rams, all while getting in a serious workout. Donald released a video of him in the gym, looking absolutely massive. In […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been dealing with a serious high ankle sprain throughout the postseason. But as the Chiefs get ready to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, both Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid hinted that the quarterback should be ready to go. Reid said that Mahomes has […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs get ready to play in the Super Bowl, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is once again a head coaching candidate around the NFL. Chiefs’ owner Clark Hunt is hoping Bieniemy helps lead Kansas City to another championship. But he wouldn’t mind Bieniemy landing a head coaching job after the season. Hunt […]

With DeMeco Ryans becoming the Houston Texans head coach, the San Francisco 49ers are in need of a new defensive coordinator. Former Carolina Panthers interim head coach Steve Wilks has been a name of interest for the 49ers and it appears that both sides are interested in a union. Wilks spent the majority of Monday […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive back L’Jarius Sneed was forced from the AFC Championship Game due to a concussion. But as the Chiefs get ready to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl, Sneed appears to be on the come up. Sneed cleared the concussion protocol on Monday, via NFL reporter Kevin Patra. Sneed […]

Khalil Lee, now formerly of the New York Mets, is having an offseason to forget. Currently emerged in assault allegations, the Mets have now designated Lee for assignment, the team has announced. In a corresponding move, the Mets have claimed right-handed pitcher Sam Coonrod from the Philadelphia Phillies. The team did not announce if the […]

Imagine Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce playing for the Atlanta Braves? One former MLB scout says the image of Kelce in a Braves‘ uniform is more real than one could’ve ever imagined. Reggie Sanders, who was a scout for the Braves in the early 2000s, said he spent time watching Kelce on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks have officially traded for Kyrie Irving. Now, the jersey number Irving will wear as the newest member of the Mavericks has been revealed. Irving will wear the No. 2 jersey, per TNT’s Chris Haynes. It’s the same number Mavericks’ head coach Jason Kidd wore with Dallas from 2008-2012. The Mavericks were desperately […]

As Jim Harbaugh and Michigan look to break their College Football Playoff curse, they have made a major upgrade on the defensive side of the ball. Michigan has hired former Ole Miss defensive coordinator Chris Partridge, via Matt Zenitz of On3. Partridge is being hired as an assistant coach, although his official title has yet […]

Following a dreadful defensive performance this past season, the Minnesota Vikings have decided on their next defensive coordinator. The Vikings are hiring former Pittsburgh Steelers’ assistant coach Brian Flores to become Minnesota’s new DC, via the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Flores spent one season with the Steelers after serving as the Miami Dolphins head coach […]

Tennessee’s Hendon Hooker has been one of the more underrated quarterbacks entering the 2023 NFL Draft. But with an endorsement from Tennessee legend Peyton Manning, Hooker may no longer fly under the radar. Manning spoke about Hooker’s NFL potential at this year’s Pro Bowl, via Tennessee Titans’ beat reporter Jim Wyatt. Manning, being a Tennessee […]

Russell Wilson will be playing under a new head coach after the Denver Broncos hired Sean Payton. Despite a new massive change in leadership, Wilson looks ready for a fresh start and ready to help the Broncos return to their winning ways. Denver has officially announced Payton as their newest head coach. Wilson responded to […]

While Sean Payton was just recently named the Denver Broncos head coach, he is already proving how much team pride he truly has. When asked his Super Bowl prediction, Payton looked beyond the Xs and Os of the actual game itself. Payton picked the Philadelphia Eagles over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 57, […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams and the AFC fell to the NFC in controversial fashion at the Pro Bowls. Adams has responded to the controversy, questioning his Pro Bowl script in the process. The Pro Bowl’s new rules this season state that the quarterback has to thrown within the five-yard line. However, on […]

Nick Saban and Alabama have finally made a decision on the Crimson Tide’s next defensive coordinator. Alabama is hiring Kevin Steele to become the next DC, via ESPN’s Chris Low. This will be Steele’s third stint under Saban at Alabama. Steele spent this past season as Miami’s defensive coordinator. Under Steele, the Hurricanes’ defense finished 65th […]

For the Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett and the rest of the participants, the 2023 Pro Bowl games were expected to be a light-hearted event used to recognize the NFL’s best talent. There wasn’t any actual tackle football played. But Garrett still limped away with a worrisome injury. Garrett suffered a dislocated toe, per the NFL […]

After hiring Frank Reich as head coach, the Carolina Panthers have settled in on their next defensive coordinator. The Panthers are hiring former Denver Broncos’ defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, per the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Denver recently allowed Evero out of his contract to seek other jobs. Pelissero notes that the Panthers moved quickly to […]

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey took things a bit too far when he clocked Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill in the Pro Bowl. With the Pro Bowl now being a flag football game, Hill had some words for Ramsey after the hit. Ramsey shouldered Hill to the ground as he was running into […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came up just short in their effort to trade for Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving. Now, the Lakers‘ trade offer to the Nets for Irving has been revealed. Los Angeles reportedly offered Russell Westbrook and at least one first-round pick to the Nets for Irving, via SNY’s Ian Begley. Instead, the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the big names linked to Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving. However, the Nets still decided to trade Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks over the Lakers. The Nets traded Irving to Dallas for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, two first-round picks and a number of second-round picks. Los Angeles […]

Two of the NFL’s best in the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will do battle in Super Bowl 57. The similarities between the Chiefs and Eagles go way beyond their top dog status. The Chiefs entered the postseason as the AFC’s No. 1 seed while the Eagles earned the same distinction in the NFC. […]

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens seem headed towards an offseason full of controversy. That offseason is not getting started off on the right foot, as Jackson and the Ravens are reportedly $100 million apart in contract talks. Jackson and the Ravens’ $100 million difference will lead to eventual trade talks, via ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. […]

Former Pro Bowl cornerback Vontae Davis has been arrested for a DUI. The details of his arrest paint Davis in a very unfortunate light. Davis was arrested in South Florida on Saturday, per Fox Sports’ Andy Slater. Davis reportedly crashed into a disabled car on the highway, which then hit a person who was standing […]

Jeff Saturday wasn’t very successful in his time as the Indianapolis Colts interim head coach. But he has a major supporter in Colts’ owner Jim Irsay, and that can be enough to land him the permanent head coaching position in Indianapolis. The Colts have been on an extensive search for their next head coach, including […]