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Good vibes were all around when the Atlanta Falcons signed former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins to a mammoth contract. From the outside, it looked like the Falcons had 180 million guaranteed reasons to consider Cousins their franchise quarterback. But, behind the scenes, things were much different, with Atlanta zeroing in on Michael Penix Jr. […]

Even after the New York Knicks won the offseason by landing Mikal Bridges, their players are keeping it real. On a recent episode of the Roommates Show, co-host Matt Hillman asked Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart about the current offseason and how Eastern Conference teams like the Knicks have upgraded their rosters. Instead, to Brunson […]

It’s a big day for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the presumptive vice presidential candidate for the Democratic party in the upcoming Presidential election. This is not just because current Vice President Kamala Harris tapped Walz to run alongside her but also because it’s clear that Walz knows ball. Last year, during the Minnesota Timberwolves’ stellar […]

Although Tom Brady has been retired for a few years, Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill has completed his mission. In 2017, during his rookie season, Hill told NFL Films during the annual NFL Top 100 that he would one day surpass Brady for the No. 1 spot. While with the Kansas City Chiefs in […]

Although Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson saw his rookie season end due to injury, it didn’t hurt his development. While Richardson couldn’t learn on the field, Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson “had that opportunity to sit back and watch.” That allowed Richardson to create a “memory bank full of different looks and things […]

After a messy exit out of Pittsburgh via trade, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Kenny Pickett could be in trouble. Although he started Eagles training camp strong, Pickett has found himself in a battle for Philadelphia’s backup spot. “Might be time to have the Tanner McKee over Kenny Pickett discussion,” 94.1 Wip’s Eliot Shorr-Parks wrote on X, […]

After dealing with a nagging calf strain, Russell Wilson has finally practiced with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Although Wilson was limited to practicing with the third team, it was a welcome return for the veteran quarterback. Before this, all Wilson could do was hand the ball off during team drills. During a play with the third […]

Team USA is only three wins away from winning their fifth straight Olympic gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, to accomplish such a feat, they must remain locked in on defense. “We know what wins a FIBA game,” Golden State Warriors and Team USA head coach Steve Kerr said. “We are just completely […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen is expected to continue garnering trade interest around the NBA, even after signing a three-year extension with the Cavs, according to a report. After signing the three-year deal, Allen can’t be traded until February. But because he signed the extension at the right time, he’ll be eligible to be traded […]

Cincinnati Bengals superstar Joe Burrow is about to have a cleaner pocket this season, helping flesh out head coach Zac Taylor’s vision. As training camp rolls on, Bengals right tackle Trent Brown is back practicing with the team as Cincinnati has activated him to return to action, the team announced. Brown had been dealing with […]

Although Kevin Durant’s career is not over yet, the Phoenix Suns forward will one day ride off into the sunset. Whether he finishes his career with the Suns, though, remains to be seen. Durant can sign a one-year, $59.7 million extension with the Suns that would last through the 2026-27 season, and recently, Suns CEO […]

After recently adopting the XFL’s kickoff style, everyone is trying to understand the tweaks made to the NFL’s new kickoff rules this offseason. However, if Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton gets his way, another change could come soon. According to the Denver Post, Payton was asked about the new rules, and he is worried […]

As part of their ongoing NFL preseason, the New York Giants are back at practice before they welcome the Detroit Lions to town later this week. However, Giants offensive tackle Evan Neal is still unavailable, casting further doubt on his return. Not having Neal available during training camp is nothing new for a Giants team […]

With Team USA entering the quarterfinals portion of the 2024 Paris Olympics, they’ll open up their gold-medal run against Brazil. However, Team USA superstar LeBron James keeps tabs on everyone, not just Brazil. Well, unless you’re France, that is. James said he “wasn’t very impressed” with Victor Wembanyama and France in their 85-71 loss to […]

The Washington Commanders open their preseason on the road, visiting the New York Jets next weekend. Leading up to the Commanders’ preseason opener, everyone wants to know if rookie sensation Jayden Daniels will start or even play at all vs. the Jets. So with Washington having another week of practice before taking on New York, […]

Fresh off signing a historic contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings, Justin Jefferson became one of the wealthiest players in the NFL this offseason. As such, Jefferson has more than enough money to live his best life and enjoy Minnesota’s finer things. While Jefferson is financially capable of anything, how he uses the money is […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Carson Wentz will enter the NFL season as a backup for the first time. While he will focus on backing up Patrick Mahomes, Wentz still needs to learn about Andy Reid’s complex offensive system. Thankfully, this isn’t like the first day of school for Wentz. Instead, he’s finding how Kansas City […]

Although it’s the offseason, and he’s through the rampant trade speculation, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland is still getting in work. Recently, Garland was spotted working out with Los Angeles Lakers rookie Bronny James and Utah Jazz sixth man Jordan Clarkson. Garland and Clarkson briefly played together during Garland’s rookie campaign in 2019-20. Clarkson began […]

In the wake of D’Onta Foreman’s devastating injury, the Cleveland Browns are experiencing more offensive injury woes in training camp. During the team’s final training camp practice at the Greenbrier Resort, wide receiver Elijah Moore suffered a head injury. Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Moore is being evaluated for a concussion. The injury occurred after […]

Sometimes, you must be your biggest believer. In Jamarion Sharp’s case, it’s much more literal. After joining the Dallas Mavericks for Las Vegas Summer League, the 7-foot-5 big man has signed a one-year deal to stick with the Mavericks for next season. While this Mavericks free agency move is the biggest in size, it’s still […]

After thrashing South Sudan 103-86, Steve Kerr and Team USA are on a mission. Kerr and his 2024 Paris Olympics squad aren’t just looking to defeat Puerto Rico during the group format. They’re looking to demolish them, run up the score, and secure the No. 1 during the knockout quarterfinals portion of the tournament. “Yeah, […]

To the frustration of some fans, the Cleveland Cavaliers have kept things in-house this offseason. Cleveland already signed Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley to lucrative maximum contract extensions. Now, the Cavs have completed the trifecta, signing Jarrett Allen to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension. Locking up Mitchell, Mobley and Allen echoes the sentiment […]

Winning cures everything, especially if you’re Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant. Currently battling with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Durant recently had a scoring explosion in a win over Serbia, despite dealing with a nagging calf injury. Durant led all teams in scoring with 23 points on 8-9 shooting and also had two […]

During NFL training camps, emotions only get hotter when the temperature gets hot. Every team across the league will have at least one scuffle during their respective training camps, and the Pittsburgh Steelers now have theirs. During team drills, quarterback Justin Fields took off on a read option and was hit by linebacker Elandon Roberts. […]

The 2024 NFL Draft was pivotal for the New York Giants, who were looking to bolster their roster. Although the Giants hoped for a quarterback to fall to them, they went with Malik Nabers instead. However, on the latest episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks, New York wasn’t satisfied with just taking Nabers. They wanted to […]

Chicago Bears fans are excited about what star rookie Caleb Williams will do this season. But when it comes to Bears superfan and comedian Ashton Kutcher, there might not be anyone as excited as him. So, naturally, hilarity ensued when Williams and Kutcher linked up in an ad for Fanatics that featured NFL fans welcoming […]

A new era for the Seattle Seahawks under head coach Mike Macdonald also means plenty of new highlights. After Seattle receiver Jake Bobo made an epic goal-line dive in practice, teammate D.K. Metcalf must have told him, “Hold my Gatorade.” Metcalf connected with starting quarterback Geno Smith and, to outdo Bobo, did it with one […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were already expected to make a trade for a wide receiver. However, with an injury scare coming out of training camp, that trade could come sooner. Rookie wideout Roman Wilson was carted off the field after getting hurt during Tuesday’s practice. He appeared to suffer an ankle injury while being tackled on […]

It appears that the Pittsburgh Steelers have an open quarterback competition, after all. With Russell Wilson sidelined with injury, Justin Fields has been earning opportunities to get first-team reps during training camp. However, despite the sudden opportunities, Fields has ground to make up in this competition to possibly leapfrog Wilson as the team’s starting quarterback. […]

The ongoing beef between Phoenix Suns and former Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant and former Pro Bowl wide receiver Keyshawn Johnson has reached a new level. Durant, the former Warriors star, recently took to X, formerly Twitter, to challenge Johnson’s recent statement about Paul Pierce on FS1’s Undisputed. “If I put Paul Pierce on […]

Since tackle Evan Neal and center John Michael Schmitz remain sidelined with injuries, the New York Giants have signed veteran guard Greg Van Roten to bolster their offensive line. In a corresponding move, cornerback Aaron Robinson was released. The Giants’ offensive line has been a recurring issue heading into this season. With the protection surrounding […]

In Team USA’s 110-84 win over Serbia in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Jayson Tatum was notably absent from the floor. Postgame, head coach Steve Kerr admitted he messed up not playing Tatum. “Jayson will play,” he said, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “I’m not going to answer your next question, which is if he plays, who […]

After locking up Donovan Mitchell and signing Evan Mobley to lucrative extensions, the Cleveland Cavaliers have had a quiet offseason. However, one major free agency decision is looming for the Cavs, but there appears to be no end in sight. Swingman Isaac Okoro, who Cleveland drafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, is a restricted free […]

Between Spencer Burford’s injury, Brandon Aiyuk’s contract negotiations, and Trent Williams’ contract negotiations, the San Francisco 49ers are under pressure. Thankfully, some good news came San Francisco’s way today to help relieve tension. Rookie wideout Ricky Pearsall, who has been dealing with a hamstring injury, has been activated from the active/non-football injury list. As a […]

After considering the matter for two months, the Kansas City Chiefs will not bench kicker Harrison Butker for kickoffs this year. Once the NFL adopted new kickoff rules for the 2024 season, there was much discussion about different approaches teams might take to the play. Chiefs special teams coach Dave Toub explored using safety Justin […]

When New England Patriots star edge rusher Matthew Judon reported to training camp last week, he confirmed that he is unhappy with his current contract. Still, Judon said he would participate in practice and play despite that dissatisfaction. However, his feelings about the issue may have changed this week. Judon was not uniform when the […]

Throughout the offseason, the Cleveland Cavaliers have stuck to President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman’s core tenet that no wholesale change was coming. Instead, the Cavs invested in what they built, locking up Donovan Mitchell and signing Evan Mobley to lucrative extensions. On the trade front, Cleveland was also sent offers for Jarrett Allen and […]

While in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, Kevin Durant still thinks going on X, formerly Twitter, is better than going to the club. For a while now, while Durant rested his injured calf, he has been engaged in a lively debate with fans about the potential adoption of FIBA rules in the NBA. NBA trainer […]

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay saw Andrew Luck’s promising career end early because of injuries. The Colts failed to protect their superstar quarterback, letting him take hit after hit and Luck’s sudden and unexpected retirement. But even with Anthony Richardson, the hopeful heir apparent to Luck, as the franchise guy, Indianapolis isn’t letting the past […]