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The Dallas Cowboys’ 31-21 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Rams was by most measures a typical August setback. New head coach Brian Schottenheimer’s squad stumbled early. The Cowboys gained just one yard in the opening quarter and committed 11 penalties. Backup quarterback Joe Milton showed flashes with 143 passing yards, a touchdown, and an […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have pulled the plug on their scheduled joint practice with the Los Angeles Rams, a move rooted in mounting injury concerns for Jim Harbaugh’s squad. The two teams had planned to face off on Wednesday, giving both sides a chance to work competitively before the regular season. But Rams head coach […]

Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward took the field for the first time Saturday night. He offered fans a glimpse of what the No. 1 overall pick can bring to the franchise. Sure, the preseason opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ended in a 29-7 loss. But for Ward, the night was about something bigger […]

Dallas Cowboys star edge rusher Micah Parsons and the team remain locked in a contract standoff with owner Jerry Jones, but NFL insider Albert Breer believes a resolution is near. Speaking on The Rich Eisen Show, Breer said he expects the Cowboys and Parsons to finalize a new deal just before the start of the […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love didn’t hesitate when asked who’s stood out most in training camp. Love’s answer? First-round rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden. In an interview with This is Football’s Kevin Clark, Love showered Golden with praise, calling him “polished,” “smooth,” and someone who’s made plays “since Day 1.” “Matthew Golden—man, I think […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott offered a much-needed dose of optimism, revealing that top wide receiver Khalil Shakir is “progressing nicely” from a high ankle sprain and is “on pace” to be ready for Week 1. It’s a significant development for the Bills’ offense that relied heavily on Shakir last season following the departure […]

With the start of the 2025 NFL season quickly approaching, the Houston Texans’ running back room is under the microscope and now facing fresh uncertainty. Veteran back Nick Chubb missed his second straight practice due to a head injury suffered earlier in the week. This injury casts doubt over his availability for Week 1 as […]

It’s been 20 years since Aaron Rodgers famously slid to the 24th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft, and the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback still remembers every single player selected ahead of him. In a recent viral clip from the I Can Fly documentary, Rodgers rattles off the names of every first-round pick that preceded […]

With Jordan Addison suspended for the first three games of the 2025 NFL season, the Minnesota Vikings are relying heavily on Justin Jefferson to anchor their receiving corps. Thankfully, the latest injury update on the All-Pro wideout brings cautious optimism. Jefferson has been sidelined since late July with a mild strain in his left hamstring. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers didn’t just re-sign a familiar face in Keenan Allen. They unknowingly completed one of the most fascinating full-circle storylines in recent NFL memory. After being traded to the Chicago Bears in 2024 due to salary cap constraints, Allen is back in powder blue on a one-year, $8.52 million deal. Allen’s return […]

Davante Adams is moving forward but not without looking back. Now a wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams, Adams is opening up about his messy split with the Las Vegas Raiders, offering rare insight into what ultimately pushed him to force a departure from a team that never quite met his expectations. “I see […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is betting on himself ahead of what could be a pivotal season for both his career and the franchise. According to multiple NBA executives cited by ESPN, guard Reaves is expected to command upwards of $30 million annually when he becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason. It’s a […]

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 […]