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For the first time in Patrick Mahomes’ career, the Kansas City Chiefs are 0-2. The slow start has raised questions about the defending AFC West champions, but Mahomes views the challenge in a different light. “Obviously, being 0-2, there’s more urgency than even last week, and I feel like we were very urgent last week,” […]

Tom Brady’s dual position as both a Fox broadcaster and minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders has stirred questions about competitive fairness. But some NFL coaches say they are not losing sleep over the issue. Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson downplayed the situation as his team prepared for a matchup with the Dallas […]

Saquon Barkley spent the first part of his career fighting for validation. Now, with a record-setting season and a Super Bowl championship behind him, the Philadelphia Eagles star says the true test is what comes next. Barkley is quick to point out that his numbers alone are not what define greatness. He became just the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ unbeaten start is being overshadowed by growing concerns along their offensive line. Head coach Todd Bowles confirmed Buccaneers offensive lineman Cody Mauch is dealing with a knee injury and missed practice. His status for the upcoming game against the New York Jets remains uncertain, compounding Tampa Bay’s injury concerns. That development […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott may be on the verge of adding another accolade to his career. After back-to-back weeks in which the quarterbacks who faced the Chicago Bears were named NFC Offensive Player of the Week, Prescott has a chance to make it three in a row for the Cowboys. Dak Prescott on deck: […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have been in strange territory before. But Kansas City starting 0-2 for the first time in the Patrick Mahomes era has raised more questions than usual. After falling 20-17 to the Philadelphia Eagles, a team the Chiefs beat for a championship two seasons ago, Kansas City players and coaches were left […]

The Miami Dolphins have stumbled out of the gate, opening the season with two straight losses that have put Miami head coach Mike McDaniel under sharp scrutiny. Frustrations from Dolphins fans are loud, but a leaked message from inside the locker room suggests players still believe in their coach. According to one player, McDaniel urged […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar Puka Nacua still shakes his head when he thinks about it. A snapshot of Nacua flexing alongside Davante Adams after a Rams touchdown has been making the rounds online, and for Nacua, the moment feels surreal. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Los Angeles Rams (@rams) “I just […]

Michael Vick has long been the face of Virginia Tech football. Now, with the Hokies searching for their next head coach, his name has surfaced once again. Vick, however, is not entertaining the speculation. The former Hokies star is just three games into his first season as head coach at Norfolk State. Asked about the […]

The Miami Hurricanes’ future is looking brighter than it has in years, and it is largely thanks to a group of young receivers making immediate contributions. Freshmen have stepped into starring roles for Miami and are quickly earning praise from teammates, coaches, and fans alike. Seventeen-year-old Malachi Toney has been the consistent headline grabber through […]

It feels like déjà vu for Wisconsin football. A year after losing its starting quarterback to injury against Alabama and watching the season collapse, the Badgers once again limped into a matchup with the Crimson Tide short-handed and walked away embarrassed. Alabama rolled to a 38-14 win, handing Luke Fickell another lopsided defeat in a […]

Thomas Bryant impressed the Knicks during recent open gym workouts, showing the kind of production that once gave New York trouble in last season’s Eastern Conference Finals. At 28, he is widely considered the best NBA big man free agent left on the market. Still, his presence in New York has little practical impact on […]

The Kawhi Leonard controversy is showing no signs of fading. The Los Angeles Clippers and owner Steve Ballmer are again under scrutiny after journalist Pablo Torre uncovered fresh details linking Leonard’s endorsement deal with the bankrupt financial services company Aspiration to possible salary cap violations. According to Torre’s reporting on his “Pablo Torre Finds Out” […]

Virginia Tech football has reached a staggering low point. The questions surrounding head coach Brent Pry have never been louder. The Hokies were humbled in a 45-26 loss to Old Dominion. It was a defeat that underscored the mounting frustrations in a season that had spiraled quickly out of control. Colton Joseph threw for 276 […]

The New Orleans Saints are preparing for a unique challenge in facing San Francisco quarterback Mac Jones, who will step in for the injured Brock Purdy. While Jones is viewed as a backup by title, the Saints’ defense sees him through a more nuanced lens. New Orleans is comparing his situation to Sam Darnold’s in […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers walked out of MetLife Stadium with a 34-32 victory and a sense of satisfaction that stretched beyond the scoreboard. While Aaron Rodgers shone in his Steelers debut against his former team, many within the organization could not help but think about what might have been if Justin Fields were running the show […]

The New York Knicks are expected to add former Saint Joseph’s head coach Billy Lange to Mike Brown’s staff, according to reports. Lange steps down after six seasons with the Hawks to return to the NBA, where he previously served as an assistant with the Philadelphia 76ers. Lange, a New Jersey native with more than […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers reshaped their roster with several key moves, highlighted by the signing of veteran safety Jabrill Peppers. The team also added cornerback James Pierre to the 53-man roster and quarterback Logan Woodside to the practice squad while placing linebacker Malik Harrison and quarterback Skylar Thompson on injured reserve. Peppers, 29, brings proven versatility […]

San Francisco 49ers wideout Ricky Pearsall is being singled out by NFL executives as the league’s most likely breakout player this season. After a rookie campaign cut short by injuries and circumstances beyond his control, the 24-year-old receiver now finds himself in a position to become a featured weapon in one of the NFL’s most […]

According to ESPN, NFL executives are already thinking ahead when it comes to the league’s most prestigious individual honors. Their early picks show confidence in Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson for Most Valuable Player and Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels for Offensive Player of the Year. Jackson, already a two-time NFL MVP, would join an […]

The New York Liberty are preparing for another playoff run, but not all of the focus was on the court during their final home game of the regular season. A group of New York fans seated courtside and nearby wore bright orange shirts to protest what they say are skyrocketing ticket prices for the WNBA […]

The Philadelphia Eagles made a serious attempt to land Micah Parsons before the Dallas Cowboys traded Parsons, the All-Pro linebacker, to the Green Bay Packers, according to multiple reports. League insiders revealed that the Eagles offered at least two first-round draft picks, along with a third-rounder, a fifth-rounder, and additional assets to Dallas. Despite the […]

LeBron James has made one thing clear about his future. Coaching is not part of the plan for James. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was asked once again if he would ever consider trading his Lakers jersey for a clipboard once his playing days are over. James’s answer was as decisive as it has ever […]

Dwight Howard officially reached basketball’s highest honor with his enshrinement in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The former Orlando Magic star made clear what he believes is the real reason behind Howard’s Hall of Fame career. Howard pointed to former Magic head coach Stan Van Gundy as the driving force during his peak […]

The Indianapolis Colts will honor the late Jim Irsay in a way befitting his profound impact on the franchise and city, inducting the longtime owner into the team’s Ring of Honor during the 2025 season opener at Lucas Oil Stadium. The #Colts are giving away Jim Irsay T-shirts and bobbleheads as the franchise’s former team […]

Aaron Rodgers is back at MetLife Stadium, but this time he will be wearing black and gold. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback arrived for his first game with his new team sporting a Los Angeles Lakers hat, a small but symbolic reminder that Rodgers has never been afraid of the spotlight. Aaron Rodgers back at MetLife […]

Cleveland Browns rookie running back Quinshon Judkins is moving closer to making his NFL debut. Momentum is building for Judkins to play against the Baltimore Ravens as the league continues its review of his off-field matter. Judkins, the 36th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, met with the NFL regarding its investigation into an […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are awaiting word from the NFL on whether defensive tackle Jalen Carter will face further punishment after being ejected for spitting on Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott in the league’s season opener. A fine appears certain, but a suspension remains on the table as the league reviews the incident. Carter was disqualified […]

The Green Bay Packers nearly took a different path to strengthen their pass rush before pulling off one of the most significant trades in recent memory. Reports say Green Bay first pursued a deal for Cincinnati Bengals edge rusher Trey Hendrickson before ultimately acquiring Micah Parsons from the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers were among the […]

Free agent forward Olivier-Maxence Prosper has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The move brings the Grizzlies a young and athletic forward into a roster that continues to balance development with competitiveness. Prosper was recently waived by the Dallas Mavericks, who used the stretch provision to […]

The Buffalo Bills confirmed a major setback to their defensive line with rookie defensive tackle DeWayne Carter officially placed on injured reserve after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in practice. The injury ends Carter’s season before it began. It also dealt a serious blow to Buffalo’s interior rotation. Carter, a third-round pick in 2024, had […]

The New York Jets suffered a major setback when head coach Aaron Glenn confirmed that starting right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker will miss the entire 2025 season with a torn triceps. Vera-Tucker’s injury occurred during a one-on-one drill in practice. It will require surgery followed by a seven-month rehabilitation for the New York lineman. The loss […]

The New England Patriots enter the 2025 season with renewed optimism and a growing sense that New England could be one of the NFL’s surprise playoff teams. After three straight losing seasons and back-to-back 4-13 finishes, the Patriots overhauled their leadership and roster. Former Patriots star linebacker Mike Vrabel is now the head coach, bringing […]

The Green Bay Packers have spent the past two years building their future around quarterback Jordan Love. Now, ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes that investment could pay off with Love becoming the league’s Most Valuable Player. On ESPN’s “Get Up,” Orlovsky said Love has the talent, surrounding cast, and coaching support to reach the sport’s […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers reshaped their offense this offseason, adding quarterback Aaron Rodgers and Pro Bowl wideout DK Metcalf. Metcalf’s arrival gave Pittsburgh a clear No. 1 option, but it also left an important question hanging over the team. Who will step up as the Steelers’ No. 2 wide receiver? That conversation has been ongoing since […]

Aaron Rodgers has never shied away from holding teammates accountable. His reputation for being demanding followed him to Pittsburgh, but a Steelers insider believes that could be exactly what Pittsburgh needs. The four-time MVP arrived in Pittsburgh on a one-year deal this summer, bringing with him a history of high standards for his receivers. That […]

The Green Bay Packers made one of the biggest splashes of the offseason by trading two first-round picks to land Micah Parsons, a player widely considered one of the league’s most disruptive defenders. His arrival instantly strengthens Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s unit, but it may also accelerate the clock on Lukas Van Ness’ time […]

The Green Bay Packers landed Micah Parsons in one of the most stunning trades in recent NFL history. But the Packers deal might have unfolded differently had the Kansas City Chiefs or Baltimore Ravens pushed harder. Parsons, a three-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro at just 26, was traded from the Dallas Cowboys in exchange […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen has never shied away from the spotlight on the field. But off it, Allen admits he sometimes feels overshadowed. During a recent appearance on Fitz & Whit with Ryan Fitzpatrick and Andrew Whitworth, a Wave Original, Allen shared how life has changed since marrying actor and recording artist Hailee Steinfeld. […]