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Mike Tomlin knows exactly where the Pittsburgh Steelers must start if Pittsburgh wants to open the 2025 season with a win over the New York Jets. “You have got to start first with their running game,” Tomlin said. “Coach Aaron Glenn has been very transparent about their desire to run the football and their commitment […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic confirmed that EuroBasket 2025 marked the end of his international basketball career, closing a chapter that spanned more than a decade with the Montenegro national team. Bulls star Nikola Vucevic has announced his retirement from international basketball. His national team Montenegro has been eliminated from EuroBasket 2025. (via @BasketNews_com)pic.twitter.com/o41gV06woU — […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has signaled a willingness to stay the course this season. But a looming financial decision could determine his long-term future with the Bucks. NBA insider Zach Lowe said on his podcast that Antetokounmpo will become eligible next summer for a contract extension projected at nearly four years and $300 million. […]

Caleb Williams has heard just about every criticism possible in his short time as quarterback of the Chicago Bears. Some call him flashy. Others label him polarizing. And plenty seem eager to see him fail. Williams brushes off most of it. He laughs at jokes about his painted nails. He shrugs off exaggerated takes on […]

The New York Jets are in the market for help at wide receiver, and Las Vegas Raiders standout Jakobi Meyers has quickly become a name to watch. Meyers, 28, has reportedly asked the Raiders to trade him after contract talks stalled. He is entering the final year of a deal that will pay him $10.5 […]

France’s 103-95 win over Slovenia at EuroBasket 2025 was overshadowed by an ugly incident off the court, as French guard Sylvain Francisco became the target of racist abuse on social media. Nicolas Batum, one of the most respected voices in French basketball, quickly came to his defense and called out fans for crossing a line […]

Klay Thompson is remembered as one of the cornerstones of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. But he recently admitted the path to four championships was far from perfect. Appearing on the “Showtime With Coop” podcast hosted by Michael Cooper, Thompson, now playing for the Dallas Mavericks, was candid about the behind-the-scenes battles that helped define […]

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. […]