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With their preseason over, it’s almost time for the New Orleans Saints to kick off their regular season at home against the Carolina Panthers. New Orleans is looking to build off a solid finish to last season under quarterback Derek Carr and hopefully win the NFC South. Excitement is in the air, especially from recently […]

Lately, some of the fastest men on the planet love running their mouths. For a while, there’s been an ongoing feud between Miami Dolphins superstar Tyreek Hill and American professional track and field sprinter Noah Lyles. On an appearance on the Up & Adams Show, host Kay Adams told Hill that Lyles had said Super […]

With high expectations surrounding them, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a challenging 2024-25 regular season in front of them. New head coach Kenny Atkinson will make his Cavs debut on the road against the Toronto Raptors and try to bring a fast-paced, offensive-focused identity to the Cavaliers. However, there’s only so much Atkinson can do from […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is, without a doubt, one of the best players in the NFL. But, as the saying goes, all the wins and awards under Jackson don’t mean a thing without a ring. That saying has led to a debate between First Take‘s Stephen A. Smith and Ryan Clark on who needs […]

Sweeping changes have come to the Pittsburgh Steelers this offseason, and it’s not just at quarterback. After parting ways with Matt Canada, Pittsburgh hired former Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith as their offensive coordinator. Under Smith, the Steelers expect to lean more on their rushing attack to generate positive yardage. When he was offensive […]

There are plenty of high hopes and expectations for the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2024-25 season. But now that the NBA schedule has been officially announced, the gravity of the upcoming campaign is starting to sink in. This season, new head coach Kenny Atkinson will make his Cavs debut on the road against the […]

WWE Superstar and future Hall of Famer Randy Orton made it clear this week that he isn’t a fan of Los Angeles Lakers star and NBA legend LeBron James. During an appearance on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About? on WWE’s YouTube channel, Orton was not receptive to James being considered one of […]

Former Carolina Panthers superstar Cam Newton had a close relationship with Ron Rivera. Rivera guided Newton and the Panthers through nine seasons and to four NFC South titles. That includes a 2015 Super Bowl appearance. In December 2019, Rivera was let go as Panthers head coach and soon after was named head coach of the […]

After the New York Giants traded for Brian Burns during the 2024 NFL Draft, it appeared that the writing was on the wall for Azeez Ojulari. In prior seasons, the Giants have seen Azeez Ojulari be a legitimate threat on the outside when healthy. However, last season left much to be desired, leading New York […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are locked in against the Detroit Lions in the lead-up to defending their Super Bowl LVIII title. The Chiefs’ starters will play the entire first half of their preseason matchup with the Lions, according to Kansas City head coach Andy Reid. That includes superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who only threw four […]

Although he’s arguably the greatest player of all time, someone as old as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James might not be the most tech-savvy. After Team USA’s dominant run to a fifth-straight gold medal, King James celebrated the moment by changing his profile picture to one of him and his Olympics teammates on X, […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in flux with rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy undergoing season-ending surgery. While McCarthy was considered the heir apparent to take over as franchise quarterback, that won’t happen until next year. Instead, Sam Darnold, a bridge for the Vikings from Kirk Cousins to McCarthy, is now entrenched as Minnesota’s starting quarterback. Darnold has […]

While the 2024 Olympics were a masterclass in American basketball dominance, it was also an open audition for some. If it wasn’t for Australian guard Patty Mills’s heroics during the Paris Olympics, he might not have signed a deal with the Utah Jazz. The same can be said for French forward Guerschon Yabusele, who has […]

The Minnesota Vikings received devasting news when they learned rookie J.J. McCarthy would miss time due to a knee injury. While it’s still unclear how long McCarthy will be sidelined, things should become more apparent once he has surgery to repair his torn meniscus. During surgery, doctors will determine whether McCarthy needs a meniscus trim, […]

Rookie wideout Rome Odunze will be critical to a revamped Chicago Bears offense this season. Odunze, who played his college ball at the University of Washington, went viral on Tuesday after giving Kobe Bryant advice to a pair of high schoolers at Bears practice during the latest HBO’s Hard Knocks episode. Love this advice #Bears […]

When you’re a young, up-and-coming player like Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, you and the people around you are bound to be bold. This has led his head coach, Stane Steichen, to compare him to Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. However, despite Richardson’s belief in his athletic ability, his boldness is second to none, […]

After winning a gold medal with Team USA, Phoenix Suns star duo Kevin Durant and Devin Booker found time to celebrate. Pictures of Durant and Booker relaxing on a yacht in Saint-Tropez, France, following a demanding Olympics campaign went viral on social media. The Phoenix teammates were seen sunbathing in several pictures that surfaced online. […]

Watching Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry play together during Team USA’s Olympics quest for a fifth consecutive gold medal was pure basketball bliss. But by the time Curry said goodnight to France, it left basketball fans wanting more. In the eyes of some, there’s potential for James […]

Coming out of LSU, when the New York Giants drafted Malik Nabers, there was one comparison that everyone would make: Odell Beckham Jr. Like Beckham Jr., Nabers is an electric, playmaking wideout with a muscular frame and long arms. Moreover, like Beckham, Nabers is expected to help revive the passing game of Giants quarterback Daniel […]

Even in the chaos of the closing moments of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Team USA’s Stephen Curry put France to bed. Although the French and Cleveland Cavaliers fans might think Curry is the devil, the Golden State Warriors superstar had an iconic moment after hitting four quick three-pointers. With the Americans up six with under […]

Dak Prescott is back in action after Prescott missed practice and the Dallas Cowboys’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Rams due to injury. Prescott, who missed practice due to right ankle soreness, told reporters that his ankle is fine and ready to practice. “One thousand percent,” Prescott said, via Todd Archer of ESPN. Prescott […]

Compared to most teams in the NBA, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a relatively quiet offseason. So far, Cleveland’s only significant addition was Jaylon Tyson through the 2024 NBA Draft. But, after re-signing Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, the Cavs haven’t made any other free-agency moves. However, that almost changed early into the […]

Although Team USA won its fifth straight gold medal, the player that turned the most heads during the 2024 Paris Olympics was French forward Guerschon Yabusele. While San Antonio Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama headlined France, Yabusele was the heart and soul of a French team that nearly won against Team USA. In six appearances for […]

The Denver Broncos will play just about every player on their 90-man roster in the first preseason game against the Indianapolis Colts. Many are excited about the debut of rookie quarterback Bo Nix. But one of the best moments will be seeing Tim Patrick on the field again for Denver after so many injuries. Patrick […]

Time and again, Kevin Durant still embodies the idea that Twitter is better than going to the club. After Team USA won its fifth straight gold medal, Durant celebrated victory at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a shot at Team Germany star Dennis Schroder. Durant captioned a photo of Team USA wearing gold medals with […]

After the NFL introduced new kickoff rules for this season, teams are still figuring out the finer details. In preseason action between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs, the players, head coaches Andy Reid and Doug Pederson, and on-field officials were all stumped by one of those finer details. The Jaguars were kicking off, […]

The Baltimore Ravens saw everything they wanted to see from first-round draft pick Nate Wiggins in their preseason-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Wiggins, a cornerback out of Clemson, looked great on the first possession of his preseason debut, shutting down the Eagles’ receivers on three passes thrown in his direction. LOCK DOWN!! @WigginNathaniel Tune […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum’s playing time has been a constant headline throughout Team USA’s run for a fifth consecutive gold medal. Tatum did not play in two of the six games in the Olympics, including the semifinal victory over Serbia. He then came off the bench in the first quarter and played 11 minutes […]

The New England Patriots are moving on from their most notable free-agent signing of the 2023 offseason. New England will release veteran wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. Smith-Schuster signed a three-year, $25.5 million contract with the Patriots just last offseason, and the Patriots chose him over retaining Jakobi Meyers, who left for a similar deal with […]

Connor Galvin’s quest to earn a role as a backup tackle with the Detroit Lions this season has abruptly ended. During the fourth quarter of Detroit’s preseason game against the New York Giants, Galvin got his leg rolled up during a play, which led to the cart being brought out for him. The 24-year-old offensive […]

It’s been nearly a year since Indianapolis Colts star quarterback Anthony Richardson last played. Richardson suffered a season-ending injury to his right shoulder in the Colts’ week 5 win over the Tennessee Titans last season. Thankfully, Richardson’s long-term absence is finally coming to an end. Colts head coach Shane Steichen told the media that Richardson […]

While the Dallas Cowboys are locked in for this upcoming season, they’ve had a tiring offseason dealing with the contracts of several of their players. Thankfully, the Cowboys are progressing with franchise quarterback Dak Prescott, who wants a hefty pay raise from Dallas. Conversations with Prescott’s agent on a new deal are ongoing. Though a […]

After a thrilling come-from-behind 95-91 victory for Team USA against Serbia, things are still chippy off the court with the focus on one player in particular. Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic helped lead Serbia in the loss to Team USA in the Men’s Basketball semifinals of the Paris Olympics. In 31 minutes of action, Bogdanovic […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won three Super Bowls under Andy Reid, with the Chiefs’ last two championships occurring in the last two seasons. But any extra help is welcome since Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City want to become the first team in NFL history to achieve a three-peat. That could explain why Jon Gruden […]

Although he won’t start this season since Kirk Cousins is here, everyone is excited to see Atlanta Falcons rookie Michael Penix Jr. in action. Penix was a surprising pick for Atlanta and people are curious about what the Falcons were thinking. Thankfully, with Cousins likely not playing, fans won’t have to wait long to see […]

With the Chicago Bears as the central focus of this season of HBO’s Hard Knocks, all eyes will be on rookie quarterback Caleb Williams. That usually happens when Williams is the latest most outstanding quarterback prospect. However, what usually doesn’t happen is an undrafted offensive lineman stealing the show. Canadian rookie Theo Benedet, who went […]

Ever since the Chicago Bears took Caleb Williams in the 2024 NFL Draft, they’re the talk of the NFL. Williams can give Chicago a franchise quarterback, something they’ve never had. But with the Bears being featured on this season of HBO’s Hard Knocks, it was time to take the Bears-Williams hype train to another level. […]

Los Angeles Rams fans got quite a scare from training camp when star Puka Nacua was suddenly sidelined with a knee injury during training camp. However, after saying that he wasn’t sure what happened, head coach Sean McVay was able to throw some water on the fire to calm things down. “Yeah, he got his […]

In search of support for their secondary, the Jacksonville Jaguars might’ve finally found their man, but it’s not Stephon Gilmore. According to reports, veteran safety Adrian Amos has signed with the Jaguars, giving Jacksonville a little extra help on defense. Amos had 23 tackles in 11 games for the New York Jets last season and […]