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The Cleveland Browns are likely to carry four quarterbacks on their 53-man roster heading into the 2025 regular season. It’s a move ESPN’s Adam Schefter said is unusual but expected given Cleveland’s current situation. Schefter said after speaking with several league sources, he now believes the Browns will keep veteran Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and […]

In his first public appearance since the hiring of new head coach Mike Brown, New York Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns opened up about a pivotal offseason moment. Towns had a two-hour dinner with Brown in Las Vegas, setting the tone for the upcoming Knicks season. Appearing on 7PM in Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony, Towns emphasized […]

Cleveland Browns beat writer Mary Kay Cabot has covered her fair share of NFL stories. But one of her recent jokes is making headlines for reasons she may not have expected. While accepting the Bill Nunn Memorial Award at the Pro Football Hall of Fame Gold Jacket Dinner, Cabot, who began covering the Browns in […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Kenny Pickett is doing his best to stay upbeat amid a frustrating setback. Sidelined by a hamstring injury sustained during a run in team drills last week, Pickett has been limited to individual work in training camp while watching Joe Flacco and rookie Dillon Gabriel take over the crucial 11-on-11 reps for […]

As the NBA offseason drifts along, nostalgia is sweeping the league. Damian Lillard is back in Portland. Chris Paul returns to L.A. After all these reunions, Oklahoma City Thunder fans are left wondering. Why not reunite the Thunder with Russell Westbrook? The franchise’s all-time leader in points, assists, and memories, Westbrook remains a free agent. […]

As many people get older and approach retirement, they often start to take up new hobbies. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is no exception, having recently shared his love for the game of golf. However, despite the game of golf being as simple as seeing the ball and then hitting the ball, James still […]

With training camp in full swing and the Seattle Seahawks preparing for their NFL preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, the team’s offensive line is facing an early test of its depth. Standout Seattle left tackle Charles Cross recently underwent successful surgery to repair a dislocated finger, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Despite […]

Stefon Diggs has never been short on talent or headlines. But as he embarks on his 11th NFL season and Adam’s first with the New England Patriots, the veteran wideout finds himself in pursuit of something bigger than just receptions and touchdowns. During a recent appearance on Up & Adams with Kay Adams, Diggs reacted […]

As the Baltimore Ravens grind through training camp, the stakes are unmistakably clear. This season is Super Bowl or bust. Safety Kyle Hamilton made that message loud and clear during an appearance on ESPN’s NFL Live, emphasizing that while the path to a championship requires daily discipline, the ultimate goal remains unchanged. “You’re gradually grinding […]

Drake Maye might not have been in the NFL when Tom Brady last suited up for the New England Patriots, but the young quarterback is using Brady’s legacy as a blueprint for success. Now entering his second NFL season, Maye is taking full advantage of the resources around him in Foxborough. That includes Brady’s longtime […]

Patrick Queen isn’t mincing words. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker made it clear that the team cannot allow a repeat of last season’s playoff embarrassment, where Pittsburgh surrendered nearly 300 rushing yards to the Baltimore Ravens. As Queen put it, fixing that starts now. “I think everybody just understands the sense of urgency,” Queen said after […]

As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare for the 2025-26 NFL season, one of the most anticipated storylines isn’t about a new face. Instead, it’s about the return of a familiar force for the Chiefs. Defensive end Charles Omenihu is finally set to begin a season healthy, and he’s making it clear he’s ready to make […]

Caleb Williams knows the expectations for the Chicago Bears are high. In Year 2, he’s aiming to meet them head-on. Speaking at Bears training camp, the second-year quarterback shared that while his rookie season was about “learning how everything goes” in the NFL, this year is all about stepping into a leadership role. He’s not […]

The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition has taken a significant turn just days into training camp. Kenny Pickett, who had been sharing first-team reps with veteran Joe Flacco, is now sidelined with a hamstring injury. While Pickett’s injury severity remains unclear, any absence in camp can be costly, especially in a four-man quarterback battle. Head coach […]

Speculation about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James potentially teaming up with Nikola Jokic on the Denver Nuggets exploded. It all happened recently after Jokic’s agent, Misko Raznatovic, posted a now-deleted photo of himself on a yacht with James and LeBron’s longtime business partner, Maverick Carter. The caption, “The summer of 2025 is the perfect […]

For most young NBA players, sharing the court with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James would be a career-defining moment. For his son, Bronny James, it was something else entirely. It was a milestone he’d rather not relive. In his first NBA appearance alongside his father during the Lakers’ 2024-25 season opener, Bronny checked in […]

Bronny James is no stranger to pressure. As the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, his every move is scrutinized, especially under the bright lights of the NBA’s annual Las Vegas Summer League. But while the NBA uses Summer League to promote rising stars, James admits the glitz and noise of Vegas don’t […]

Before Marcus Smart reached a buyout agreement with the Washington Wizards and ultimately signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, several NBA contenders were actively exploring trades for the former Defensive Player of the Year. According to reporting from insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer, the Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, and Miami Heat all made varying […]

The Indiana Pacers are bracing for a difficult 2025–26 season following the loss of franchise cornerstone Tyrese Haliburton, who suffered a torn Achilles just seven minutes into Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The devastating injury will sideline Haliburton for the entire year, putting Indiana’s championship window on pause, possibly indefinitely. While there’s no replacing […]

As the New England Patriots kicked off training camp, one name was notably absent from the practice field. Second-year wide receiver Ja’Lynn Polk. According to NFL reporter Mike Reiss, the team is proceeding cautiously with Polk after he experienced minor muscle tightness, despite passing his initial physical. Polk, the 37th overall pick in the 2024 […]

The Green Bay Packers are turning back the clock in 2025, unveiling a bold new throwback uniform that honors a pivotal year in franchise history: 1923. Dubbed the “1923 Classic”, this alternate look celebrates the Packers’ first season as a publicly owned franchise and draws deep inspiration from the early roots of one of the […]

Could LeBron James be taking his talents to South Beach a second time? On a recent episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, Bill Simmons and ESPN’s Zach Lowe explored a blockbuster scenario in which LeBron James is traded back to the Miami Heat, an idea that, while hypothetical, is gaining traction among NBA insiders. Although […]

New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson wasted no time making his expectations for the Bears clear, and his first major statement came on Day 1 of training camp. During a 7-on-7 drill, Johnson abruptly pulled quarterback Caleb Williams and the entire starting offense off the field after they failed to line up correctly. Johnson’s […]

Green Bay Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst offered a significant update on two-time Pro Bowler Elgton Jenkins, confirming the offensive lineman is dealing with a back injury. Jenkins was placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list at the start of training camp. That’s a designation that signals the injury occurred away from Packers team facilities. […]

T.J. Watt is officially the highest‑paid non‑quarterback in NFL history, and he now holds the biggest contract in Pittsburgh Steelers history, surpassing a mark once owned by none other than Steelers legend Ben Roethlisberger. On his Footbahlin podcast, “Big Ben” laid it all out. Locking in a superstar defender means the Steelers are all‑in on a […]

The Houston Texans are kicking off training camp with a significant roster development. Veteran running back Joe Mixon has been placed on the non-football injury (NFI) list. Per reports from ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the move stems from an ankle issue Mixon suffered during individual offseason training. While the injury isn’t believed to be long-term, it’s […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has officially committed to representing Greece in the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025 tournament, NBA insider Marc Stein shared. With group stage games set in Cyprus and Riga, Latvia, and the tournament tipping off on August 27, Antetokounmpo’s decision comes at a pivotal moment, not just for Greek basketball but for […]

Cleveland Browns insider Mary Kay Cabot recently dropped a significant nugget. Kenny Pickett holds a slight edge as the leading contender for the Browns’ Week 1 starting quarterback job. That inner perspective puts a spotlight on a competition already buzzing behind the scenes. Heading into training camp, the Browns have four quarterbacks in the mix. Pickett, […]

The New England Patriots received a major boost ahead of training camp. Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs is not appearing on the team’s physically unable to perform (PUP) list, a strong signal that he may be ahead of schedule in his recovery from a torn ACL injury suffered last October. Diggs, who joined the Patriots […]

Cam Thomas’ future with the Brooklyn Nets remains one of the most puzzling free agency storylines of the offseason. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the gap between the Nets and their restricted free agent scoring guard is wider than many expected. Despite extending a $5.99 million qualifying offer to Thomas in late June. That […]

The Chicago Bulls find themselves in a delicate dance with restricted free agent Josh Giddey, as contract extension negotiations between the two sides remain far apart, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer. While some reports have painted a more optimistic picture of discussions for Chicago, a free agency resolution appears to be anything but imminent […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga has spent much of the offseason at the center of swirling trade speculation. And now, NBA insider Jake Fischer has revealed that Kuminga and his camp were hopeful for a sign-and-trade scenario with the Chicago Bulls. That interest wasn’t one-sided. While the Sacramento Kings had shown the most external […]

Bradley Beal’s high-profile departure from the Phoenix Suns wasn’t just a cap-clearing maneuver. It was the culmination of months of tension for the Suns, uncertainty, and behind-the-scenes negotiations between Beal and Phoenix that ESPN’s Brian Windhorst recently unpacked. What began as a bold acquisition ended in a complex buyout, with Beal walking away from $13.9 […]

Despite a whirlwind of rumors and speculation and an offseason of sweeping changes, the Boston Celtics never seriously considered trading Jaylen Brown or Derrick White, according to NBA insiders Jake Fischer and Brett Siegel. Amid offers leading up to the 2025 NBA Draft, Boston’s stance on its two cornerstone players remained firm. Both players were […]

As the Chicago Bears head into the 2025 NFL season with a new-look coaching staff, one key player is poised to reach another level: cornerback Jaylon Johnson. Recently ranked No. 8 in ESPN’s annual cornerback rankings, voted on by over 70 NFL coaches, execs, and scouts, Johnson continues to establish himself as one of the […]

As NBA free-agent Seth Curry surveys his next move, the idea of joining his brother, Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, looms larger than ever. Speaking from the Edgewood Tahoe golf course during a recent media appearance, Seth addressed the growing buzz surrounding a potential reunion with his brother, and he didn’t shy away from […]

Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson has never been shy about dreaming big. Now, with the NFL greenlighting player participation In flag football for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, Jefferson is daring to dream even bigger, winning a gold medal for Team USA. In a wide-ranging conversation with Yahoo Sports’ Jason Fitz, Jefferson opened up […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid has always been hard to read. He’s part jester, part enigma, and at times, painfully honest. But behind the trolling, the one-liners, and the stone-faced media answers is a player deeply shaped by loss, distrust, and loneliness. That complex emotional makeup surfaced again during a rare moment of vulnerability […]

In a stunning yet well-earned twist, Cincinnati Bengals superstar Ja’Marr Chase has leapfrogged his former LSU teammate Justin Jefferson to claim the top spot in ESPN’s 2025 NFL wide receiver rankings. The annual list, which draws insights from over 70 NFL executives, coaches, and scouts, emphasizes who the league’s best players are right now. In […]