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.Throughout his storied career, Tom Brady has had numerous iconic moments with the Las Vegas Raiders. Whether it was Brady’s infamous Tuck Rule or becoming a part of the team’s ownership group, Brady is somehow linked to the Raiders. However, with Brady now retired and beginning his career as a broadcaster with Fox Sports, his […]

Things are uncertain regarding Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks. According to NBA insiders Brian Windhorst and Tim MacMahon on the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, the Hawks explored potential trades for Young during the offseason. Still, the Hawks could not find a substantial market for the 25-year-old guard after trading Dejounte […]

Returning to Chicago is always special for Pearl Jam frontman and Evanston native Eddie Vedder. On the North American leg of their Dark Matter World Tour, Vedder and Pearl Jam stopped at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, where the homecoming never seems to get old for Vedder. “I know other musicians, you know we talk. They all […]

LeBron James, fresh off his third gold medal with Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics, recently made headlines with a bold claim on his show “The Shop.” The Los Angeles Lakers superstar expressed confidence that his athletic prowess could extend beyond the basketball court, suggesting he could win a high jump and long jump […]

Expectations are high for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024-25 season. After losing to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals last season, the Cavs hope to build on that momentum and become a severe threat for an NBA title. But Cleveland must battle a tough regular season schedule to reach the summit. While […]

While no quarterback controversy exists for the New Orleans Saints, starter Derek Carr could be under pressure this season. After selecting Spencer Rattler in the 2024 NFL Draft, the rookie has wowed Saints fans and the front office with his electric on-field play. Granted, this did happen during the preseason against second and third-string lineups. […]

With the 2024-25 NFL campaign set to kick off next week, it looks increasingly likely that the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott won’t agree on a contract extension before the season begins. As a result, Prescott’s contract status will loom over the Cowboys throughout the season. If Prescott doesn’t play well or the team […]

Despite only taking Jaylon Tyson in the 2024 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers will have two rookies heading into this season. That’s because league sources have shared with ClutchPoints that Australian star forward Luke Travers has signed a two-way deal with the Cavs. Those same sources say these talks have been ongoing since early August, […]

Every season of HBO’s Hard Knocks gives fans a more intimate, behind-the-scenes perspective of their favorite team. This year’s offseason look into the Chicago Bears was no different. Sure, headliners like Bears superstar Caleb Williams are a central focus. However, the stories of undrafted free agents like Theo Benedet steal the show, and the following […]

Although the Cleveland Browns were rumored to have entertained trade offers for Jameis Winston, that no longer appears true. Instead, the Browns appear content with Winston serving as Deshaun Watson’s primary backup, with a possible move at quarterback coming elsewhere. Given Cleveland’s struggles at the quarterback position a year ago, starting five different ones on […]

It felt like a long time coming for CeeDee Lamb to have his first practice with the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. Lamb had missed over 30 days of Cowboys practice, holding out for a long-term deal. After Lamb and Dallas agreed on a record-setting four-year, $136 million contract extension, it felt like a welcoming home […]

As the preseason winds down and the regular season looms on the horizon, the New England Patriots face a crucial decision: Who will start at quarterback? Veteran Jacoby Brissett, who left the field with a shoulder injury during New England’s preseason game against the Washington Commanders, has sparked speculation about the starting quarterback for the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have made all the moves needed to reduce their roster to 53 players, including one that settled Jacksonville’s question about their backup quarterback behind Trevor Lawrence. Mac Jones and C.J. Beathard were battling for the job this summer, and Jones is the only one who has made it through cutdown day. While […]

With the Cleveland Browns putting the finishing touches on their 53-man roster, there could be some shakeup. Deshaun Watson will be the team’s starter, and Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot reports that they have informed Dorian Thompson-Robinson that he will be on their initial 53-man roster. After this decision, Cabot also reported that the team expects […]

Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams are heading into the season in a bind. Although Puka Nacua is expected to be available when the Rams open the regular season, they’ll be without star tight end Tyler Higbee. As part of the NFL’s annual preseason roster cutdowns, the Rams placed Higbee on the Physically Unable […]

After completing CeeDee Lamb’s contract extension, the Dallas Cowboys can now give their full attention to Dak Prescott. In an appearance on the latest Good Morning Football, NFL insider Ian Rapoport shared some news on where things stand between the Cowboys and Prescott on a possible deal. According to Rapoport, Prescott holds an absurd amount […]

Early into training camp, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end B.J. Thompson had a seizure during a special teams meeting and went into cardiac arrest. The Chiefs’ medical staff worked quickly before an ambulance arrived and was in stable condition. Eventually, Thompson was released from the hospital, and now, there’s an update on when he could […]

After reuniting with college teammate Baker Mayfield, veteran wide receiver Sterling Shepard will not be on the initial 53-man roster with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Although Shepard was Mayfield’s go-to target at Oklahoma, the move makes sense. Tampa Bay has too many young options to develop over Shepard, whose injury history is problematic with a […]

Detroit Lions veteran cornerback Emmanuel Moseley sustained a significant injury in a third straight year. Moseley, who suffered ACL tears in 2022 and in 2023 with Detroit, went down with a torn pectoral muscle early in Lions training camp. But, thankfully, Moseley’s season is not yet over, with the Lions cornerback possibly being able to […]

The New England Patriots and head coach Jerod Mayo have dealt with a quarterback battle throughout the preseason. In one corner is veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett, and in the other is rookie quarterback Drake Maye. While Maye is viewed as New England’s long-term franchise quarterback, he was expected to grow and develop behind Brissett. However, […]

Before Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens dominated the NFL on Baltimore’s behalf, fans rooted for a different squad. Although they’re now in Indiana, the Indianapolis Colts began their NFL legacy in Baltimore, leaving behind a complicated legacy. While the Ravens are carrying that legacy on the field, Jackson has also decided to take it […]

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 […]