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Michael Porter Jr. did not hesitate when asked who he believes is the greatest basketball player of all time. The former Denver Nuggets forward went with a familiar name, his former Denver teammate Nikola Jokić. “I’m going, Nikola Jokić,” Porter Jr. said in a recent interview. “The reason I say that is because he could […]

President Donald Trump has again inserted himself into the Hall of Fame debate. This time, the President is calling for Roger Clemens to be enshrined in Cooperstown after playing golf with the seven-time Cy Young Award winner. But USA Today columnist Bob Nightengale quickly reminded the public that neither Major League Baseball nor its commissioner […]

The Cincinnati Reds have leaned heavily on their young pitching staff this season, led by Cincinnati ace Hunter Greene. However, the club’s lack of consistent power hitting remains a glaring problem. That weakness has fueled speculation that the Reds could make a bold move this offseason, with free agent slugger Pete Alonso emerging as a […]

Adam Thielen admitted he never saw it coming. “Didn’t know this was going to happen until yesterday morning,” Thielen said after learning he was headed back to the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran wide receiver was officially traded from the Carolina Panthers to Minnesota in exchange for a 2026 fifth-round pick and a 2027 fourth-rounder. The […]

Detroit Lions star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson has built a reputation as one of the NFL’s most disruptive players. But when he talks about Detroit’s new defensive coordinator, Kelvin Sheppard, it is clear the former linebacker has already left a strong impression on the Lions. Appearing on Kay Adams’ show Up and Adams, Hutchinson described […]

Bill Simmons believes the New England Patriots are ready to surprise the NFL. The popular sports personality predicted this week that the Patriots will jump from four wins to 10 in 2025 under new head coach Mike Vrabel and the development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Simmons said Vrabel has already changed the culture inside […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are determined to avoid the pitfalls that followed their last Super Bowl championship. When the franchise won its first Lombardi Trophy in 2018, the celebration lingered well into the following season. Signs were hung in the locker room, T-shirts were printed, and the message was that Philadelphia had arrived. Players such as […]

The Green Bay Packers are keeping their starting lineup plans at left tackle under wraps as the season opener against Detroit approaches. Head coach Matt LaFleur declined to say whether veteran Rasheed Walker or first-round pick Jordan Morgan will line up on Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love’s blind side, leaving one of the team’s most […]

Aaron Rodgers has been in Pittsburgh for less than three months. However, the veteran quarterback has wasted no time making his mark in the Steelers locker room. From joking with young defenders to organizing offseason trips for his receivers, Rodgers has focused on forging relationships that could prove just as important as his arm strength […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially announced their decision on rookie quarterback Will Howard. Before the season started, the Steelers placed him on injured reserve as part of a series of roster moves this week. Howard, a sixth-round draft pick out of Ohio State, fractured the pinkie finger on his throwing hand during a practice exchange. […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst opened the season answering questions about a player who is not even on his roster. That player is Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons, and the buzz surrounding a possible trade to Green Bay has grown louder despite consistent denials from Dallas. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has insisted Parsons […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will have one of the NFL’s most anticipated rookies available when they open the season against the Carolina Panthers. General manager James Gladstone confirmed that wide receiver and cornerback Travis Hunter has been cleared to play after missing Jacksonville’s final two preseason games with an upper-body injury. Hunter returned to full practice […]

The Houston Texans are bringing back a familiar face at tight end, re-signing veteran Harrison Bryant shortly after his release during final roster cuts. Bryant was let go as part of Houston’s move to trim down to the league-mandated 53-man roster. But the decision was viewed as procedural because he is a veteran who did […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are waiving guard Trevor Keegan. According to multiple reports, it ended his brief tenure with the team after just one season. The move places Keegan, the former fifth-round pick, on waivers, where he will be available for other clubs to claim. Keegan, 24, was selected by Philadelphia in the fifth round of […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx have hired Matthew Caldwell as Chief Executive Officer. This marks the first major move by new Minnesota controlling owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. Caldwell, who previously served as President and CEO of the Florida Panthers, signed a 10-year contract to lead business operations for the NBA, WNBA, and G […]

The Detroit Lions believe rookie receiver Isaac TeSlaa is ready for an early role in their offense, and the decision to trade veteran wideout Tim Patrick only underscores Detroit’s confidence. Detroit dealt Patrick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round draft pick. Patrick, who played 16 games last season with 33 receptions […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has been the face of the franchise for seven seasons, carrying the weight of a city desperate for a championship. Now approaching 30, Allen believes he has uncovered the key to finally leading the Bills to a Super Bowl. The reigning league MVP said the answer is not about changing […]

The Detroit Lions continue to reshape their roster. The Lions are quietly making moves that could prove more important than they look at first glance. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the team is signing veteran safety Daniel Thomas, a five-year contributor with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The signing comes on the same day the Lions finalized […]

The Seattle Seahawks made a difficult roster move by waiving safety Jerrick Reed II. Reed was a standout special teams contributor who was named to the NFL’s All-Rookie team in 2023. The decision underscores how quickly the league can change for young players. Especially those battling injury concerns and Seattle’s crowded depth charts. Reed, a […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward is preparing for his first NFL season as the franchise’s centerpiece, but his journey to the league was far from traditional. The No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft said this week that professional football was not on his radar until late in high school. Speaking on the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ decision to release rookie safety Shilo Sanders was not simply fallout from his preseason ejection, according to NFL legend Michael Irvin. Instead, Irvin said the move was a calculated roster strategy that could ultimately benefit both Sanders and the team. Sanders, the 25-year-old son of Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, was […]

The Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver depth has quickly become a concern as the 2025 season approaches. ESPN NFL Insider Jeremy Fowler believes a familiar face could be the solution. With Jordan Addison set to serve a three-game NFL suspension, Rondale Moore out for the year with a knee injury, and Jalen Nailor recovering from a […]

Dallas Mavericks rookie forward Cooper Flagg has yet to play a regular-season game, but the top overall pick is already dominating the conversation around the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award. Flagg, who starred at Duke last season and became the first freshman in program history to win the Wooden Award, received overwhelming support in […]

The New York Jets have released wide receiver Malachi Corley. It’s a move that closes the book on one of the most disappointing draft picks in recent franchise memory. Corley, a third-round selection in 2024 out of Western Kentucky, was heralded as a potential playmaker with a skill set comparable to star Deebo Samuel. The […]

The Cleveland Browns released former Pittsburgh Steelers Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson. It’s a move that underscores both the instability of his career and the Browns’ desire to solidify their roster with more dependable options. Johnson, 29, signed a veteran minimum deal with Cleveland. Despite a turbulent 2024 season that included stints with the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have added depth and rim protection by signing center Kylor Kelley to a training camp deal, the team announced. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The 7-foot shot blocker returns to the organization after spending most of last season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League. Kelley appeared […]

The New England Patriots made a notable roster move this week by waiving offensive tackle Demontrey Jacobs. For context: He was a player who started 12 games last season and was re-signed earlier this year. The decision underscores the sweeping changes first-year Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel is making as he builds the team in […]

When the Denver Nuggets traded forward Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets this summer, goodbyes with his longtime Denver teammates were expected to be emotional. But the one Porter received from Nikola Jokic was anything but traditional. On his podcast, Porter recalled that Jokic kept it brief in the team’s group chat. “It was […]

The Chicago Bulls will honor Derrick Rose in a way that cements his place among franchise legends. Chicago announced plans to retire Rose’s No. 1 jersey during the 2025-26 season, with the ceremony set for Jan. 24, 2026, when the Bulls host the Boston Celtics at the United Center. January 24, 2026 🌹 Join us […]

The Toronto Raptors are preparing to be active on the trade market this season, aiming to move past the play-in conversation and secure a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference. With Bobby Webster now elevated as the lead decision-maker after the team parted ways with longtime executive Masai Ujiri, Toronto is signaling it is ready […]

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell delivered a disappointing update on Detroit defensive end Josh Paschal this week, saying his recovery could take longer than originally expected. The news adds more uncertainty to a Lions defense already dealing with injuries and roster battles just weeks before the regular season kicks off. Paschal, a second-round pick […]

Brock Purdy’s journey from the final pick of the draft to the face of the San Francisco 49ers franchise has been full of turning points. His latest growth as a quarterback, however, is not about contracts or accolades but about moments on the practice field that reveal how far he has come as a leader. […]

The Minnesota Vikings are exploring ways to strengthen their wide receiver group. A familiar name has emerged as a potential solution. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported that the Vikings are “seriously exploring” veteran options, with longtime fan favorite Adam Thielen among the names under consideration. The latest on Micah Parsons, Terry McLaurin and trades involving […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the NFL’s most stable franchises. But their fan base is becoming increasingly restless. Much of that frustration is being directed at Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin, as concerns over Pittsburgh’s stagnant results continue to grow. A recent post on X criticizing Austin for not […]

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2025 season with another major decision under center, naming Daniel Jones as Indianapolis’s starting quarterback over Anthony Richardson. The move underscored the Colts’ continued struggle to find stability at the most important position, and it could set the stage for yet another reset if neither Jones nor Richardson proves capable […]

Chicago Bears insider Brad Biggs does not believe the team will pursue a trade for Washington Commanders running back Brian Robinson Jr., despite speculation linking him to Chicago. Robinson, who has rushed for 2,329 yards and 15 touchdowns in his first three seasons, is reportedly available as Washington reshapes its backfield. At 6-foot-1 and 221 […]

Former NBA star Blake Griffin believes the Dallas Mavericks struck gold with rookie Cooper Flagg, calling the 18-year-old forward the most complete player to enter the league in recent memory. “He passes, he shoots, he defends, he rebounds,” Griffin said in a recent interview. “He seems like a great teammate [and] a great kid. But, […]

The New York Knicks have spent the offseason retooling a roster already built to contend in the Eastern Conference, but talk of adding former All-Star Ben Simmons is not gaining traction. Knicks insider Ian Begley addressed speculation that Simmons could fill New York’s final roster spot. However, according to Begley, while there has been reported […]

The New Orleans Saints continue to search for answers at quarterback. Still, at least one insider is making it clear where he stands on the idea of trading for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson. Nick Underhill, who covers the Saints for NewOrleans.Football dismissed the notion that New Orleans should pursue Richardson following his benching in […]