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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 […]

It’s been a while since LeBron James suited up for Team USA, and James made history even before the 2024 Paris Olympics began. However, once James took the court with Team USA, trouncing Serbia 110-84, he decided to break the internet, and this time, it wasn’t because he had taken a photo with Tyla. Instead, […]

Heading into the 2024 Paris Olympics, media mogul and Boston Celtics diehard Bill Simmons had a red-hot take: Jayson Tatum, not LeBron James, will be more important for Team USA. Simmons insisted that Tatum should be closing games for the United States and said that Tatum could play a similar role to the one Carmelo […]

After choosing to play for Team USA instead of France in the 2024 Paris Olympics, Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has been getting a lot of heat. France believed it had locked up Embiid’s commitment when it made him a French citizen in 2022. While the former MVP had never lived in the country, […]

During the ongoing fanfare and excitement for Team USA during the 2024 Paris Olympics, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban decided to share his feelings. To Cuban, NBA players shouldn’t participate in the Olympics. He continually argues that the NBA is “subsidizing” the U.S. Olympic Committee and International Olympic Committee (IOC) by lending the players under […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown’s dispute with Team USA’s 2024 Paris Olympics roster is far from over. Instead, a new chapter in the ongoing saga has just begun. Brown called out Team USA managing director Grant Hill on X, formerly Twitter, saying it was “disappointing” that Hill implied he is a conspiracy theorist. Brown previously […]

In addition to Trent Williams’s continued holdout, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line was dealt another blow during the first week of training camp. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters that starting right guard Spencer Burford has a broken right hand, which might require surgery. Shanahan didn’t provide any further specifics on the injury, […]

Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made an impressive Olympics debut in his country’s 86-79 group stage win over Greece and Giannis Antetokounmpo. In 30 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points on 5-of-10 shooting with five rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and two blocks. Although Gilgeous-Alexander lived up to the claim that he’s Canada’s best player, it […]

While it’s the dog days of the NBA offseason, some teams are looking for ways to add star power to their roster, with Lauri Markkanen being an incredibly popular option for the Golden State Warriors. Nearly any team could use a player like Markkanen since he’s a big man who thrives as a wing but […]

Although the Kansas City Chiefs are the reigning champs, the Chicago Bears are at the center of the football world as NFL teams kick off training camp. On the field, Chicago looks like they’re worthy of the attention, especially with the plays Caleb Williams is making. But when you’re at the center of it all, […]

To fans, the Dallas Cowboys have had one of the NFL’s more frustrating offseasons, with the future of Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons in limbo. After speaking with the media during the team’s training camp, team owner Jerry Jones made it even more confusing. “I’ve made a lot of mistakes over the years. […]

After Aaron Rodgers said that the Chicago Bears might finally have enough to beat the Green Bay Packers, Caleb Williams’ recent training camp highlight only reaffirmed it. If Williams, a dynamic quarterback, and former Heisman Trophy winner, can live up to the hype surrounding him, the Bears could be very good again next season and […]

The most prominent stars shine even more brightly when the lights are brightest. At least, that appears to be the case for Chicago Bears star duo Keenan Allen and D.J. Moore, who were more than aware that the cameras were live and rolling for this preseason’s Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears. This […]

With the No. 6 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Giants took wideout Malik Nabers out of Louisiana State. But, based on the latest episode of HBO’s Hard Knocks, Nabers might not have ended up as a Giant. Leading up to the night of the draft, New York wanted to select their […]

After being waived by the Miami Heat and grinding with the Houston Rockets during NBA Summer League, big man Orlando Robinson is returning to California. After averaging 14.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 23.5 minutes per game with Houston’s Summer League crew, Robinson signed a one-year deal with the Sacramento Kings, according to […]

After being waived by the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook will soon be teaming up with superstar big man Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. While the Jazz have bought out Westbrook’s contract before, this will be the first time the former MVP left money on the table to join another contender. To secure a path […]

In need of another quarterback at training camp, while Jordan Love negotiates his new contract, the Green Bay Packers signed 2020 draft pick Jacob Eason on Tuesday, according to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. The corresponding roster move was releasing rookie long snapper and former Wisconsin Badger Peter Bowden. Eason, 26, worked out for […]

Former Washington Wizards star and current influencer podcast host Gilbert Arenas used some choice words during a xenophobic, ignorant rant aimed at Team USA star Joel Embiid and South Sudan’s national basketball team following their near-upset with Team USA in London. This hateful tirade triggered a response from New York Knicks free agent big man […]

For the first time since 2006, the Miami Heat have won a championship without LeBron James on their roster. Granted, this title came during the 2024 Las Vegas NBA Summer League after a thrilling 120-118 overtime win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Nevertheless, it’s a championship of some kind for the Heat. So that has to […]

Fans’ response to the news that Evan Mobley had signed a full-scale rookie max extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers was mixed. Some viewed it as an overpay since Mobley is a relatively raw and unrefined offensive player. Others viewed it as Mobley being worth every penny to the Cavs. Since, without Mobley, they wouldn’t be […]

When news broke that the Cleveland Cavaliers and star big man Evan Mobley to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie-scale extension that could be worth nearly $270 million, it seemed like the obvious next step in Cleveland’s offseason plans. Sure, Mobley might still have questions about his perimeter game, playmaking, and whether or not he’s […]

After a rapid-fire succession of moves to start NBA free agency, things have been quiet, with some organizations working behind the scenes to upgrade their roster continually. A player who has generated a lot of interest among some contenders is Toronto Raptors swingman Bruce Brown. The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have quietly […]

Aaron Rodgers likes what the Chicago Bears have done building around Caleb Williams, but he doesn’t think it’ll be good enough to beat the Green Bay Packers. The New York Jets quarterback, who made Bears fans miserable during his tenure in Green Bay, couldn’t help needling Chicago when complimenting Williams. “Yeah, I do,” Rodgers said […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers veteran point guard Ricky Rubio‘s basketball journey is about to come full circle. Rubio will be signing with Joventut Badalona, the Spanish professional basketball club based in Badalona, Catalonia, Spain, where his professional basketball career began, per Eurohoops. Rubio started his professional career with Joventut in 2005 and spent his first four […]