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The post-Tom Brady era for the New England Patriots is set to kick off and according to former offensive coordinator Dante Scarnecchia, the Pats are in good hands with sophomore QB Jarrett Stidham calling the plays. “There’s going to be some growing pains – there’s no doubt about it. But the guy does have skills. […]

It seems that Dak Prescott has been playing his cards right all along. The Dallas Cowboys’ star QB is set to sign the franchise tag for the 2020 NFL season, and according to former NFL GM Mike Tannenbaum, it gives the 26-year-old an “enormous leverage” in future contract negotiations. I’ve thought all along that a […]

Seattle Seahawks star Russell Wilson delivered a strong message for the entire world at the 2020 ESPYS. Wilson opened his co-hosting duties at this year’s awards show by speaking up about racism and the injustices that have been prevalent in today’s world. "This is our moment to prove that we know a better world is […]

CJ McCollum of the Portland Trail Blazers posted a series of tweets to blast Deputy Stacy Talbert, after the officer posted a video of her ranting on how terrified she was because she assumed that her McDonald’s drive-thru order was tampered with. In the Facebook live video that has gone viral over the past few […]

Surprisingly, Donald Trump would “absolutely support” the return of Colin Kaepernick to the NFL. Political Correspondent Scott Thurman posted a snippet of his interview with President Trump on Twitter, during which the POTUS talked about Kap’s NFL return. “If he deserves it, he should. If he has the playing ability” Trump said of the NFL […]

Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has just confirmed that his team has the green light to sign Colin Kaepernick. Moreover, the “blessing” to sign the QB has been there for a few years now. As noted by Paul Gutierrez of ESPN, Davis clarified that he has been open to sign Kaepernick since 2017 — […]

New Denver Broncos offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur has nothing but praises for his quarterback mentee, Drew Lock. The young QB was able to perform and show huge potential at the end of 2019 after spending the majority of his rookie year on the Broncos’ IR list. “It’s been awesome to work with him,” Shurmur told […]

Apparently, the legend about Metta World Peace breaking Michael Jordan’s ribs in the summer of 2001 is completely true. Metta, who was still known as Ron Artest at that time, was suiting up for the Chicago Bulls back then and the ever-aggressive forward wasn’t backing down from the G.O.A.T., even if it was just a […]

It’s hard to imagine that the 2018 NFL MVP and the reigning Super Bowl MVP can get better. Believe it or not, Patrick Mahomes has so much more potential and according to Pro Football Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner, it can be as simple as improving his footwork. “I heard Patrick Mahomes talking about it […]

The New York Giants happen to be one of the oldest franchises in the NFL. During this time, they’ve been able to establish themselves as one the league’s elite teams. The Giants have also had their fair share of stars who have brought them to the playoffs almost year on year, with a handful of […]

Myles Garrett is putting in some work. The 24 year old is looking like he’s in the best shape of his career as he is poised to rejoin the Cleveland Browns this coming season. The controversial defensive end took to his IG stories IG stories to show the offseason lifting he has been doing: Myles […]

The San Francisco 49ers have had the privilege of great rosters in their NFL existence. The five-time Super Bowl champions have been bolstered by the masterful work of their front office. 5. Ronnie Lott (1981-1990, 1995) Defense wins championships. When you talk about the San Francisco 49ers defensive line-up in the ’80s, you must talk about […]

Jameis Winston is one of the latest NFL stars to join the Black Lives Matter movement. The newly acquired backup QB of the New Orleans Saints took it to the streets on Saturday to join a protest in support of the global fight against racism and social justice. The 26-year old then followed it up […]

No, Jordy Nelson is not coming back. The 35-year old former wide receiver of the Green Bay Packers is happily retired and it’s bound to stay that way. “We’re not coming back,” Nelson recently told  Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal. “There’s no doubt about that. We’re done. . . [W]hen you first get […]

It’s no question that LeBron James is one of the best athletes to step foot in the NBA. As part of the never-ending “Greatest Of All Time” debate, it’s easy to overlook how great The King really is. Let’s go through some of the more intriguing games in LeBron’s illustrious career. 5. First NBA Game […]

There were a lot of expectations from the Portland Trail Blazers when they acquired six-time champ Scottie Pippen in the 1999 off-season. And the man sitting in the front seat of all the on-going changes to the team was rising star Rasheed Wallace who, at first, didn’t know what to expect from the Hall of […]

It’s no question that the New York Giants are one of the most successful teams in the NFL. The franchise is one of the oldest teams in the league and also owns the record for most championship appearances, which has allowed them to earn a handful of trophies both in the pre-Super Bowl and the […]

Patrick Mahomes has had enough and is stepping up to fight for real change. The Kansas City Chiefs star has been constantly voicing out his stand and opinion in solidarity of the “Black Lives Matter” movement that has filled the streets and cities all around the world with people fighting for change. “Enough is enough,” […]

It’s been a tough year for everyone but more especially, for Vanessa Bryant. It’s been nearly five months since the tragic death of Gigi and Kobe Bryant and it seems that the whole world is still reeling from that fateful January morning in Calabasas, including Vanessa herself. Earlier today, Vanessa seems to be taking a […]

NFL legend Shannon Sharpe is mad. The three-time Super Bowl Champion is calling out Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones for his absence and silence amid the current social justice movement that has swept the entire globe. In his show “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed” with co-host Skip Bayless, the former NFL tight end singled out Jones […]

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the oldest franchises in the NFL. Entering the league in the late 1940s, the 49ers have had their fair share of notable NFL records, as well as countless of playoff appearances and a handful of Super Bowl titles to boot. It is no question that the San Francsico-based […]

San Franciso 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman is calling out those in the NFL who have chosen to stay silent amid the nationwide protests against racism and social injustice, especially Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. “It’s not pulling them like it is the rest of the country,” Richard Sherman told the San Francisco Chronicle. “Because if […]

Clemson University alums, Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, are spearheading real change in their alma matter. The NFL stars are urging the university to scrap the use of the name of John C. Calhoun — a notorious slave owner and former U.S. Vice President — in the school’s […]

Head coach Kliff Kingsbury of the Arizona Cardinals is optimistic that prized quarterback Kyler Murray will be back on the field to work with his teammates soon – especially with newly acquired receiver DeAndre Hopkins now in the mix. that may be as soon as this week, as per their head coach. “I am waiting […]

United States President Donald Trump continues to add fuel to the fire when it comes to Colin Kaepernick, kneeling during the national anthem and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s recent apology as the Black Lives Matter movement gains steam. In a Sunday night tweet, Trump questioned commissioner Goodell’s “rather interesting” statement: Could it be even remotely possible […]

The New York Giants have themselves a lethal combination in Jason Garrett and Daniel Jones that could potentially turn the tide for the franchise that has been struggling for some time now. Jones will be paired with Garrett, who is the new offensive coordinator of the Giants starting this 2020. According to former Giants QB […]

Colin Kaepernick and the Seattle Seahawks are a match made in football heaven, that is according to Hall of Famer Warren Moon. Moon, who suited up as a quarterback for the Seahawks from 1997 to 1998, certainly knows a thing or two about the Seattle brand of football. With that said, he thinks Kaepernick might […]

Winning an NBA championship is always special, but it’s important to note that not all championships are equal and some are more significant than others. Some started dynasties, some ended ones and some were just won out of nowhere. Let’s take a look at some of the most significant NBA champions in history. 5. 2008 […]

Kevin Durant is back, well sort of. As per NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, athletes who have been originally declared out for the season will now be allowed to play when the adjusted 2019-2020 regular season resumes next month. Of course given that they are shown the green light by their respective franchises. “We’re gonna allow […]

Zach LaVine is calling on a community he cares about to vote and be part of social change. As Percy Allen of the Seattle Times reports, the Chicago Bulls guard joined a local protest in Seattle on Thursday to show support and boost morale in solidarity with the nationwide movement to fight for social and […]

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has pledged to help Colin Kaepernick’s cause. The 43-year-old tech giant executive has just made a huge $3 million donation to the former quarterback’s Know Your Rights Camp, aiming to “advance the liberation and well-being of Black and Brown communities.” In a tweet sent on Wednesday, Dorsey announced that he was […]

In the latest episode of ‘Last Week Tonight’, HBO host John Oliver briefly cited the Portland Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard as he discussed the issue of Voting by Mail. He mentioned that Oregonians would risk going to prison just to vote for Lillard as the league’s MVP. He’s not lying. Dame D.O.L.L.A for life.@LastWeekTonight gets […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees dropped the ball. In a time when everyone is calling for the entire world to be united and to stand up against social injustice, the NFL star has come out with a tone-deaf statement that has brought him to the wrong side of the nations’ protests. After all the […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are heading to Nevada for this summer’s training camp. As part of their transition from Oakland to Las Vegas, the team will also be moving out of their training facility in Napa, California and transferring their 2020 training camp in their new home in Nevada. This comes after the NFL set […]

Saquon Barkley has joined the massive #BLM movement. The New York Giants running back took to Instagram to post an edited image of him sporting a strong “I Can’t Breathe” jersey in support of the huge uproar on the recent killing of George Floyd. Saquon Barkley posts image of himself in 'I can't breathe' jersey […]

It’s no question that Tom Brady wants to win, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians knows that too well. According to Arians, he witnessed Brady’s winning mentality firsthand 15 years ago. It’s not the first time that Arians and his new signal-caller will be in the same team, as the 67-year old coach […]

The Denver Broncos are one of the most celebrated franchises in the NFL. After struggling in their early years in the league, the AFC West powerhouse has managed to turn the tide and tally only a handful of losing seasons since the 1980s. That made the Broncos one of the more successful teams in the […]

Aaron Jones wants to retire with the Green Bay Packers. The 25-year old running back is on the last year of his four-year rookie deal, and he hopes that he can extend his stay with the team that drafted him in 2017. Fortunately for him, it seems that the Packers front office is listening. Chris […]

Myles Garrett is a man on a mission. After serving his indefinite suspension, the 24- year old Cleveland Browns defensive end is back in championship mentalityto the thrill of newly hired defensive coordinator Joe Woods. “I think Myles has the right mindset in terms of wanting to be MVP and all of that, but we […]