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The New York Jets could be without one vital cog of their offense as they look to bounce back from a stinging Week 1 loss.  Starting running back Le’Veon Bell could miss a couple of weeks due to a hamstring injury, according to ESPN’s Rich Cimini. The 28-year old Bell suffered the hamstring injury in the […]

A famous saying is that sometimes you win, sometimes you learn. For Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics, winning a series in the playoffs also comes with lessons learned, especially since it took them seven hard-fought battles against the defending champion Toronto Raptors before they got the victory to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Ahead […]

Two of the best teams of the Eastern Conference during the 1990s were the New York Knicks and Miami Heat. The Knicks were an established power in the East at the time, even reaching the 1994 NBA Finals, while the Heat were an ascendant squad. But these teams didn’t become bitter rivals just because they […]

Perhaps the biggest surprise of the NBA playoffs so far was not that the Miami Heat defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, but how dominant they looked while doing it. After shattering the Bucks’ aura of invincibility in a Game 1 win, they clamped down on reigning MVP and Defensive Player of […]

Russell Wilson continues to pick up where he left off last season for the Seattle Seahawks in their season opener against the Atlanta Falcons.  Seattle ended its first possession of the second half with Wilson connecting on a deep throw from fourth down to sophomore wide receiver DK Metcalf, who found the end zone for […]

It looks like Aaron Rodgers isn’t ready to give up his spot as the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback Just 24 seconds after making a pass to Davante Adams for a 24-yard touchdown, Rodgers was at it again, this time connecting with wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling for a 45-yard touchdown to give Green Bay a […]

Indianapolis Colts running back Marlon Mack is questionable to return to their opening game of the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to an ankle injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.   Colts’ RB Marlon Mack carted off with an ankle injury. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 13, 2020 The injury happened during the second […]

Cam Newton is back scoring rushing touchdowns, just for a different team.  Newton scored his first touchdown as the New England Patriots quarterback during the second quarter of their season opener against the Miami Dolphins. The 2015 NFL Most Valuable Player rushed to the end zone for a four-yard touchdown to give the Patriots a […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ defense has not lost a step since last season, especially cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who is an important part of Don Martindale’s defense. And that spells trouble for Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns early in their Week 1 matchup. Almost three minutes into the game between the Ravens and the Browns, a […]

New season, same unique fashion sense for Cam Newton. The new quarterback of the New England Patriots arrived at the Gillette Stadium ahead of the Patriots game against the Miami Dolphins wearing a bright yellow suit, which obviously sent Twitter into a frenzy.   https://twitter.com/TylerRickyTynes/status/1305175600446013441   One compared Newton’s fit to the iconic yellow suit […]

With both teams currently in the cellar of the Eastern Conference, the rivalry between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons has been dormant for years. But that wasn’t always the case. It was one of the most intense and physical rivalries the NBA had ever seen, and hit its peak during the late 1980s until […]

Mike D’Antoni’s future with the Houston Rockets is uncertain following their ugly loss in the Western Conference Semifinals to the Los Angeles Lakers.  But if rumors are to be believed, the Rockets aren’t even looking very far for his replacement, since one man who could reportedly replace D’Antoni is right there at Walt Disney World […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t the type of player to make excuses. However, after the Houston Rockets’ season came to a halt in the Western Conference semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, he offered some context about what he’s had to go through before he could even play for the Rockets in the NBA bubble. That includes […]

The Houston Rockets may have been eliminated from the playoffs, but Mike D’Antoni still believes his small ball philosophy works. In fact, he said in a way that only he can.  Speaking after the Rockets’ 119-96 loss in Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals against the Los Angeles Lakers, D’Antoni was asked whether he […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis have shown impeccable chemistry in their first year together with the LA Lakers. That doesn’t mean the two stars don’t share awkward moments from time to time.  Unlike his lobs to Davis that usually leads to thunderous dunks, James seemed to have caught his co-star by surprise with a hug […]

The Cleveland Browns are set to begin their season against reigning MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. But a spate of injuries to their secondary could leave them vulnerable against the Ravens’ high-powered offense in their Week 1 matchup.  At least three starters from the Browns’ secondary are doubtful to play against […]

After recovering from a neck injury, it looks like another injury might delay center Mike Pouncey’s return to the field for the LA Chargers.  The 31-year old Pouncey has missed the team’s practice this week because of a hip injury, and is not expected to play when the Chargers open their season against the Cincinnati […]

It looks like New York Jets fans might have to wait a little longer to see wide receiver Denzel Mims’ debut for the franchise.  Ahead of the Jets’ season opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, head coach Adam Gase has said that the rookie wideout’s hamstring injury will likely keep him out of the […]

Kansas City’s title defense couldn’t have gone to a better start in their 34-20 win over the Houston Texans in the opening game of the 2020 NFL season. Perhaps one of the few downsides of that win was the injury on starting cornerback Charvarius Ward, who suffered a broken hand in the third quarter of […]

After nine seasons with the Carolina Panthers, Ron Rivera has been given another chance to coach in the NFL with the Washington Football Team. He knows that a difficult challenge lies ahead, especially since he’s been handed the reins to a team that has just two playoff appearances in the past decade and is coming […]

Since entering the NBA as the Tri-Cities Blackhawks during the 1949-1950 season, the Atlanta Hawks franchise is known for being a team that is usually on the losing end whenever it swings for the fences and makes a trade. After all, this is the same team that drafted Bill Russell only to trade him to […]

Whenever James Harden makes a foray to the basket, he usually scores, whether it’s on a lay-up or off free throws after drawing fouls on opposing defenders. It’s part of the reason why it’s difficult to stop the NBA’s 2018 MVP, and even LeBron James has acknowledged just how hard it is to prevent Harden […]

In a year that saw a lot of changes in the team’s lineup, one thing hasn’t changed about the New England Patriots: they are still the second-most valuable NFL franchise and one of the most valuable in the world.  In Forbes 23rd Annual NFL Team Evaluations released ahead of the 2020 season, starting on Thursday […]

Despite being the reigning Super Bowl champions, the Kansas City Chiefs have already set their eyes on the future. Specifically, a future that includes star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who they signed to a massive 10-year, $450 million contract last July, making him the highest paid player in sports. But when the two sides inked the […]

Clay Matthews may not be playing in Denver this season, but that doesn’t mean he’s planning to sit out entirely.  Contrary to earlier reports, Matthews remains open to returning in 2020.  In a statement by Matthews’ agent Ryan Williams to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the 34-year-old linebacker remains open to playing this season given the […]

The new NFL season is about to kick off, and yet an important member of the Philadelphia Eagles has already made his frustration known. Zach Ertz, one of the best tight ends that has played for Philadelphia, wants to remain an Eagle. He just isn’t sure if the feeling is mutual. The 29-year-old tight end […]

With six Super Bowl wins and a host of other individual awards won throughout his illustrious career, the last thing that one would call Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady is an underdog. Who would underestimate one of the game’s greatest players? But that is the situation that Brady finds himself in ahead of the […]

A move of epic proportions could happen soon, with Giannis Antetokounmpo facing an important decision after another playoff exit for the Milwaukee Bucks. A decade ago, LeBron James shocked the sporting world when he announced that he was leaving the Cleveland Cavaliers and “taking his talents to South Beach.”  Four years ago, it was Kevin […]

Weeks after firing Nate McMillan as the team’s head coach and the Indiana Pacers are in no rush to replace him. In fact, they’re taking their time in their search for the team’s next mentor, which has drawn the interest of former coaches and assistants around the league. More than a dozen candidates are expected […]

When it comes to the NBA Draft, the Sacramento Kings are perhaps known more for their misses than their hits. This is especially true of their draft choices in the past decade, from selecting Jimmer Fredette in the 2011 Draft that produced the likes of Kawhi Leonard and Klay Thompson to passing on Damian Lillard […]

Since entering the NBA as an expansion team in 1988, the Charlotte Hornets franchise has seen its share of talented players that have worn the team’s iconic purple and teal uniforms. They played in the city for 14 seasons before relocating to New Orleans in 2002. A new franchise, the Charlotte Bobcats, was established in […]

The Washington Wizards, like many teams established in the last 60 years, have undergone many changes. In that span, the franchise is bound to have a colorful draft history. The franchise first started in Chicago, later transferred to Baltimore, and has since went to Washington, where it has been since the 1970’s. The team has […]

A rivalry doesn’t always need a long and storied history for it to be a great one. Just ask the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers. What this rivalry lacks in history, it makes up for in intensity, with the teams’ dislike for each other evident each time they took the field.  Of course, the […]

Everyone knows New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is a man of few words. So far, he’s used most of those words to sing praises to quarterback Cam Newton as their preparation for the 2020 season and post-Tom Brady era continues.  According to NBC Sports, the Patriots’ 68-year old mentor said that Newton, the […]

The Jadeveon Clowney sweepstakes are over, with the Tennessee Titans emerging as the winners. New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton can’t help but look back at how close his team came to acquiring the 27-year-old defensive end.  Ultimately, according to Payton, the Saints couldn’t match the money the Titans offered Clowney, who reportedly signed […]

Despite narrowly missing out on the NBA playoffs after a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers in the play-in game, the Memphis Grizzlies have a lot of reason for optimism heading into the next season. A big reason for that is their crop of talented young players, including newly-minted Rookie of the Year Ja Morant, […]

In Game 4 against the Boston Celtics, the Toronto Raptors made sure they didn’t need any endgame magic.  After winning Game 3 by the slimmest of margins to get back in the series, the defending champions had a more convincing 100-93 win in Game 4 to even their series at two games apiece. After being […]

It appears that quarterback Matt Moore is returning to the Kansas City Chiefs after all, albeit with their practice squad. The reigning Super Bowl champions are reportedly signing the 36-year old signal caller to their practice squad, according to according to Herbie Teope. In an expected move, Chiefs are signing QB Matt Moore to the […]

After several months of reports, rumors, and speculation, the Jadeveon Clowney drama has been resolved, with the Tennessee Titans emerging as the big winners. The Titans have reportedly snagged the biggest free agent left in the market after agreeing to a one-year $15 million deal with the defensive end, according to ESPN’s Dianna Russini. Clowney, the […]