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Dwayne Bowe’s playing peak was relatively brief, beset by his frustrating penchant for drops and a work ethic that many called into question. When the former Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver was at his best, though, he engaged in some classic one-on-one battles with standout Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, adding an extra layer of […]

The New England Patriots, believe it or not, are proud of winning a sixth Super Bowl ring in February – and they won’t be letting anyone forget it. The Patriots updated their team plane recently to include multiple references to their 13-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl LIII, according to celebrity […]

The New York Jets are still in a state of major transition after abruptly dismissing general manager Mike Maccagnan earlier this week. Fortunately, though, reports of imminent friction between first-year coach Adam Gase, named Maccagnan’s replacement on an interim basis, and superstar running back Le’Veon Bell seem to be widely overblown. Rumors surfaced almost immediately […]

Nick Mullens, effective and exciting as he was at times over the second half of the 2018 season, was never auditioning for the role of the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback. That job belongs to Jimmy Garoppolo, of course, who signed a whopping five-year, $137.5 million contract with San Francisco in February of last year […]

Good news, Indianapolis Colts fans. Rookie cornerback Rock Ya-Sin doesn’t just have one of the best names in the NFL; he’s probably an even more intriguing player than you previously thought, too. According to Pro Football Focus, the Temple University product allowed just 8.3 yards per catch when in coverage last season, the second-lowest mark […]

The Chicago Bears were one of the most exciting teams in the league to watch for a sizable portion of last season, and the innovative offensive concepts of rookie head coach Matt Nagy was one the biggest reasons why. Employing an extremely versatile offensive attack that maximized the strengths and limited the weakness of their […]

Internet sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds Friday for which NFL franchise is most likely to appear in this season of HBO’s Hard Knocks, the standout documentary series that gives viewers a unique look at the ins and outs of a specific team’s training camp. First up at +125 are the Washington Redskins, making them a clear […]

As Damian Lillard dribbled the ball with the fourth-quarter game clock ticking below 10 seconds and the Portland Trail Blazers trailing by three, Andre Iguodala knew what he had to do. Lillard might be more comfortable making deep, contested three-pointers than any player in the NBA, as he’s made abundantly clear this postseason, and the […]

New NBA viewers would be inclined to believe that the Western Conference Finals will be decided by who wins the battle between Stephen Curry and Seth Curry. The broadcast’s incessant focus on the Curry brothers and their family, in both Games 1 and 2, has occasionally made it hard for even more ardent fans to […]

The underdog Portland Trail Blazers definitely don’t need any extra motivation to win the Western Conference Finals, and the heavily-favored Golden State Warriors definitely don’t need to hear anything that could spark more frequent bouts of on-court complacency. After the Warriors’ hard-fought Game 2 win over the Blazers on Thursday night, though, an injured Kevin […]

ESPN’s NBA Draft Lottery special wasn’t about the 2019 draft class as a whole, nor the teams whose fates would be so drastically altered by the bounce of ping pong balls. Instead, the “worldwide leader” spent a full hour fawning over Duke sensation Zion Williamson to the extent that it easily made some viewers, and […]

There are many silver linings for the Golden State Warriors stemming from Kevin Durant’s ongoing absence. Chief among them, of course, is Steve Kerr’s team reverting back to the wide open, up-and-down style that caused an entire generation of basketball fans to see the game in a different light. Another, less obvious one? An expanded […]

It goes without saying that Steph Curry’s performance in the Western Conference Finals will be more impactful, for better or worse, than that of his younger brother’s. But to ignore Seth Curry’s potential influence altogether would be remiss, as he’s making abundantly clear on Thursday night. Midway through the fourth quarter of a tightly-contested Game […]

New York Jets wide receiver Robby Anderson has signed his restricted free agent tender, according to Field Yates of ESPN. Jets WR Robby Anderson has signed his restricted free agent tender, per source. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 16, 2019 The deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets with competing teams was April […]

Dalvin Cook has lived up to the promise during his brief NFL career that made him a household name for the Florida State Seminoles. However, as dynamic as he’s been when healthy, the Minnesota Vikings star is best known to this point at the professional level for his inability to stay on the field. If […]

Less than two years ago, Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield were teammates at the University of Oklahoma, hoping to help lead the Sooners – one as a backup, the other as a starter – to college football glory. Now, the former teammates are entrenched as franchise quarterbacks for two of the NFL’s most downtrodden franchises. […]

The Arizona Cardinals released a statement on Thursday addressing Patrick Peterson’s six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. “Patrick recognizes how disappointing this is for everyone in the organization as well as our fans,” the team said in a statement posted on twitter.  “As we all do, he understands that regardless of […]

The New England Patriots released defensive tackle Frank Herron on Wednesday, according to ESPN’s Field Yates, in order to accommodate the signing of free agent linebacker Jamie Collins. In order to make room for LB Jamie Collins on the roster, the Patriots have released DT Frank Herron, per source. — Field Yates (@FieldYates) May 16, […]

General manger Brian Gutekunst isn’t the only one who loves Darnell Savage’s fit with the Green Bay Packers. In an article highlighting 15 rookies “who landed with the perfect teams,” ESPN’s Matt Bowen listed the former Maryland safety for his ability to play the versatile role Packers defensive coordinator Mike Pettine will ask of him. […]

One of the sports world’s most imminently inflammatory talking heads, believe it or not, is again going out of his way to criticize one of the NFL’s biggest stars. After superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. left Cleveland Browns OTAs after just one practice session earlier this week, FOX Sports’ Colin Cowherd called him out […]

Derek Carr is still the Oakland Raiders’ starting quarterback. Despite many urging coach Jon Gruden and general manager Mike Mayock to consider upgrading under center this offseason, the Raiders’ interest in quarterbacks pretty much began and ended with rumors that the team was enamored with Kyler Murray during the pre-draft process, who was selected by […]

The Tennessee Titans have signed free agent wide receiver Jalen Tolliver, the team announced on Thursday. #Titans Agree to Terms with Former Cardinals WR Jalen Tolliver Details 📰 » https://t.co/SRJcomEndp — Tennessee Titans (@Titans) May 16, 2019 The second-year pro signed with the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2018. Tolliver played college […]

Dwayne Bowe is officially ending his NFL career where it began. The veteran wide receiver signed a one-day contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, allowing him to retire with the team that helped propel him to fleeting stardom at the top of the decade. We have signed Dwayne Bowe to a one-day contract. […]

Shaq Mason is one of the New England Patriots’ most anonymous stalwarts. The fourth-year pro has played in 60 of 64 possible regular season games since he was drafted, and started all 30 games in which he’s appeared since kickoff of the 2017 season. Interior offensive linemen are always easily overlooked, but it’s obvious given […]

Ja Morant is picking up steam as the likeliest No. 2 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. On Wednesday, online sportsbook BetOnline.ag released odds for who the Memphis Grizzlies will select with the second overall pick in the draft. Morant comes in as an overwhelming favorite at -200, followed by the other consensus top-three prospect […]

The matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Toronto Raptors promises to be among the most tightly-contested Eastern Conference Finals series in recent memory. Though regular-season numbers paint Milwaukee as a clear favorite, many nevertheless believe that Toronto will be the team ultimately left standing in the East. One thing’s for sure, though: The Raptors definitely […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without Patrick McCaw for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals as the reserve guard deals with a personal matter, according to Doug Smith of the Toronto Star. Raptors announce everyone's Agent of Chaos, Patrick McCaw, will not be available for Game 1 due to personal reasons.Chris Boucher is available […]

Kevin Durant, somehow, makes an even more positive impact on his team than you previously thought. As the Golden State Warriors superstar’s road to proving he’s the best player in the NBA was cut short by a calf injury, teammate Quinn Cook showered him with praise for being an exemplary teammate. “He’s the greatest teammate […]

Terry Stotts was clearly frustrated after his underdog team was blown out by Steph Curry and Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. Still, it was surprising to see the Portland Trail Blazers coach, one of the most affable and courteous interview subjects in the NBA, snap back at The Athletic’s […]

Breaking news: Tacko Fall is huge. Like, NBA combine record-breaking huge. The University of Central Florida center took part in measurements at the NBA combine in Chicago on Wednesday. While his cartoonish dimensions are no surprise to anyone who’s followed college basketball over the past several years or simply owns a pair of working eyes, […]

Less than a day removed from the draft lottery, Darius Garland already knows which team he’ll be playing for next season – or so it appears. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the University of Vanderbilt point guard abruptly left the NBA combine on Wednesday, leading to speculation that he’d secured a […]

Jonas Valanciunas was mostly forgotten last season. After acclimating even better than anticipated to a new role coming off the bench for the Toronto Raptors, the veteran center was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies at the deadline in exchange for Marc Gasol, a deal that proved its worth for Nick Nurse’s in the Eastern Conference […]

The New Orleans Pelicans won the draft lottery literally and figuratively, but the Memphis Grizzlies were winners, too. After going 33-49 this season, Memphis entered Tuesday night’s proceedings with a 19 percent chance of earning a top-three selection in the 2019 NBA Draft. When the drawing was finished, the Grizzlies found themselves holding the No. […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, like every opponent of the Golden State Warriors, found themselves between a rock and a hard place when formulating their defensive strategy against Stephen Curry. The one the coaching staff ultimately employed in Game 1, though, was still clearly the wrong choice – and Portland’s players are willing to say so […]

Still think Draymond Green is overrated? That common line of thinking should have vanished long ago, after the Golden State Warriors forward built on his breakout 2014-15 campaign by helping his team to 73 wins the following season and winning Defensive Player of the Year in 2017. Just in case any naysayers are holding out […]

So much for staying awake through all hours of the night to keep your pulse on the NBA’s earliest free agency decisions in real time. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the league is moving up the start of its moratorium period from midnight on July 1st to to 6:00 p.m. on June 30th, allowing teams […]

The San Francisco 49ers will sign free agent tight Levine Toilolo on Wednesday pending a passed physical, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #49ers are expected to sign former #Falcons and #Lions TE Levine Toilolo today, source said, pending his physical. He had 21 catches for 263 yards in Detroit last year. — Ian […]

It was fun while it lasted. The day after making his on-field debut with the Cleveland Browns for the first session of organized team activities, superstar wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was not present for Tuesday’s practice, according to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com. #Browns Odell Beckham not at OTAs today on the second day. […]

The Phoenix Suns will be picking sixth in the 2019 NBA Draft. Phoenix finished with a 19-63 record during the regular season, tied with the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second-worst win-loss tally in the league. The team had a 14 percent chance of earning the No. 1 overall pick, tied with the Cavaliers and league-worst […]