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It’s still the status quo for Deshaun Watson and the Houston Texans. As NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport notes, the Texans are basically in the same spot with Watson as they have been for a while. They’re willing to make a deal and are listening to offers as his legal situation continues to play out. Rapaport […]

The Kansas City Chiefs used to never lose in September during the Patrick Mahomes era, but they lost their last two games of the month to drop to 1-2 on the young 2021 season. Both games came down to the wire, with uncharacteristic turnovers hurting them in the fourth quarter in losses to the Baltimore […]

The No. 22 Auburn Tigers beat the LSU Tigers in Death Valley for the first time since 1999 on Saturday night, with quarterback Bo Nix leading a heroic comeback. Auburn scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter and scored the game-winning touchdown with 3:11 to play to cap off a 92-yard drive, making it […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just signed Richard Sherman this week, but he’s getting thrown right into the fire against the New England Patriots on Sunday Night Football. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport says Sherman will get the start after a strong week of practice. The Buccaneers are dealing with injuries in the secondary, which is why […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady needs only 68 yards to break Drew Brees’ all-time passing record, and it’s fitting that it’s almost certainly going to happen Sunday night in Brady’s return to face the New England Patriots. Assuming Brady doesn’t get hurt and breaks this record, the Patriots plan to acknowledge it but won’t […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star tight end Rob Gronkowski suffered a rib injury during last weekend’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but there was initially plenty of optimism that he was going to be fine for the reunion game against the New England Patriots in Week 4. However, the Buccaneers just listed Gronkowski as doubtful […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal became eligible for a four-year, $181.5 million extension on Friday, and it was a formality for the Wizards to put that offer on the table, according to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington. The Wizards are also open to Beal signing another short-term deal like he did in 2019, when […]

Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson missed two straight practices this week because of a back issue, but he was back at practice on Friday and should be good to go for this weekend’s showdown against the undefeated Denver Broncos. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh addressed Jackson’s status: "Lamar was a full participant today." pic.twitter.com/ZcwKb5Dkhi […]

Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy still won’t divulge who will start at quarterback for this Sunday’s Week 4 tilt against the Detroit Lions. Nagy spoke to reporters Friday and said it would be a game-time decision, per ESPN’s Jeff Dickerson. Andy Dalton practiced in a limited capacity this week after suffering a bone bruise […]

It wasn’t looking good for Tennessee Titans star wide receivers Julio Jones and A.J. Brown earlier in the week. Sure enough, the Titans announced Friday that both players will miss Sunday’s Week 4 tilt against the New York Jets. Jones is dealing with a leg injury, while Brown is out with a hamstring injury. This […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving hasn’t yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, which is one of the biggest stories around the NBA as training camp gets underway. The way things stand right now, Irving won’t be able to play home games this season due to New York’s vaccine rules. Irving asked for privacy on the matter […]

The San Diego Padres’ season has gone down the drain, and it could cost Fernando Tatis Jr. the National League MVP Award in the process. But amid the disappointment, Tatis can still amaze. That’s exactly what the Padres star did Thursday night in Los Angeles. Tatis hit a home run out of Dodger Stadium, which […]

The NFL announced Thursday the Pepsi Halftime Show for Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, and it’s going to be an absolute doozy. There’s not just one performer for the annual spectacle, but five of them: Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige and Kendrick Lamar. Get hyped: 43 Grammys, 19 […]

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer confirmed Thursday night that wide receiver DJ Chark broke his left ankle in the brutal 24-21 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. NFL Network’s Ian Rapaport is now reporting Friday morning that Chark is expected to undergo surgery and miss the rest of the 2021 season. Here’s Rapaport on the […]

It appears Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is all out of craps to give. Responding to a report from The Athletic’s Sam Amick about Ben Simmons not wanting to play with Embiid anymore and instead wanting to be the man elsewhere, Embiid launched into a long diatribe about the situation. In it, the Sixers star […]

LeSean McCoy started his NFL career with the Philadelphia Eagles, and now he’s going to end it with the franchise. The Eagles announced Thursday the running back will return and retire with the team: Tomorrow, @CutonDime25 comes home to retire an Eagle. Congratulations on an incredible career!#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/V9EleXhtcp — Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) September 30, 2021 […]

It looks like Pau Gasol has reached the end of the line when it comes to his basketball playing career. The future Hall of Famer has set a press conference for next Tuesday that is expected to feature him announcing his retirement, according to Spanish reporter Lucas Saez-Bravo. Gasol officially announced his retirement from international basketball […]

Chicago Blackhawks star Jonathan Toews didn’t play all of last season because of a mystery illness that he has referred to as “chronic immune response syndrome.” After over 14 months since his last game, Toews returned to the ice for the Blackhawks on Wednesday night in a preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings. While […]

Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams enjoyed himself quite a bit when the Brewers clinched the NL Central on Sunday. However, Williams kept enjoying himself a bit too much, and then the celebratory night turned ugly when he broke his pitching hand by punching a wall. Williams admitted Wednesday he had too much to drink and […]

ESPN writer Seth Wickersham’s new book on the New England Patriots, titled “It’s Better to Be Feared,” features a ton of juicy stories about the two-decade dynasty. Of course, Bill Belichick, Tom Brady, and Robert Kraft all feature prominently given they were the constants of that dynasty. Belichick has always been known to have something […]

The Tennessee Titans are dealing with injuries to their top two wide receivers ahead of Week 4, and that could be a major problem for the Titans and for fantasy football players. Julio Jones is currently getting treatment on a leg injury and is up in the air for the matchup against the New York […]

It has been a nightmare start for Ben Roethlisberger and his Pittsburgh Steelers offense. Even in the Steelers’ lone victory of the season against the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, Roethlisberger and the offense struggled to move the ball and put points on the board. Things were really ugly in a 24-10 loss to the […]

NBA spokesman Mike Bass announced Wednesday that “any player who elects not to comply with local vaccination mandates will not be paid for games that he misses.” New York and San Francisco have local COVID-19 vaccine requirements for Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors players to participate in home games. The Knicks are […]

An explosive new book from ESPN’s Seth Wickersham on the New England Patriots and their two-decade dynasty is coming out in October. The book, titled “It’s Better to Be Feared,” is filled with wild anecdotes that ESPN has highlighted in an article to promote it ahead of the Patriots’ showdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on […]

The Chicago Bears have taken another big step toward possibly leaving Soldier Field and building a new stadium in the suburbs. The Athletic’s Scott Powers reported Tuesday night that the Bears have signed a purchase agreement for the Arlington Park property in Arlington Heights. The Bears officially announced this move on Wednesday. The deal with […]

The Chicago Bulls have made a bunch of big moves over the last year, acquiring Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, among others, to help out Zach LaVine after four straight losing seasons since the Jimmy Butler trade. There are good vibes surrounding the Bulls as training camp begins, with the team […]

New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard hasn’t pitched in the majors in two years, but he’s finally going to change that on Tuesday night. Syndergaard has been reinstated from the 60-day IL and is set to start Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field just one day before the two-year […]

Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook are now teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers, and any beef between them is apparently dead. Rondo said as much during his introductory press conference with the Lakers and then again at Tuesday’s Media Day: Rondo quickly shoots down notion of any lingering beef with Westbrook after their incident in […]

Doc Rivers was part of a Philadelphia 76ers contingent that met with Ben Simmons in Los Angeles earlier in the summer in an attempt to convince the three-time All-Star to stick around despite a trade request. While Simmons wasn’t moved by the Sixers’ presentation and is currently holding out, Rivers made an intriguing pitch: you […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd accused the Pittsburgh Steelers of giving up at the end of the Bengals’ 24-10 victory on Sunday. Boyd took to Twitter Tuesday to somewhat soften his stance and say he still has “respect” for the Steelers, but he still hinted that he thinks they quit. Steelers head coach Mike […]

The Connecticut Sun enjoyed a dominant regular season, going 26-6 and getting the top seed in the Eastern Conference by a whopping 10 games over the second-place Chicago Sky. So, it’s no surprise that the Sun cleaned up the awards for the 2021 season, with star Jonquel Jones making history by winning WNBA MVP. Jones […]

Orlando Magic center Robin Lopez is quite the jokester, and he was at it again during Monday’s Magic Media Day. RoLo loves trading banter with his twin brother, Brook Lopez, and the veteran big man was able to troll Brook, the Milwaukee Bucks and anti-vaxxers all in one epic line. Check it out: Robin Lopez […]

Indiana Pacers guard Caris LeVert just can’t catch a break when it comes to his health. LeVert is dealing with a stress fracture in his back, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, though there’s some hope he’ll be ready around the start of the regular season in about three weeks. That certainly seems like an optimistic […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James joined Peyton and Eli Manning for their Monday Night Football broadcast, and they naturally talked about James’ football career. LeBron was a football star at St. Vincent-St. Mary, but he obviously opted for the basketball route and has become one of the best NBA players ever. Still, it’s always […]

The Dallas Cowboys torched the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday Night Football, cruising to a 41-21 victory. Afterward, the Cowboys’ Twitter account had some fun at Eagles coach Nick Sirianni’s expense: ¯_(ツ)_/¯ pic.twitter.com/eZ2SXkSrq9 — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 28, 2021 This is a reference to Sirianni wearing a “Beat Dallas” T-shirt at a press conference before […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has agreed on a five-year max extension worth up to $207 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Porter has to make one of the three All-NBA Teams in 2021-22 in order to get that max number, otherwise this deal is worth $172 million. The Nuggets are shelling out a lot […]

Wide receiver Josh Gordon is being reinstated by the NFL after a lengthy suspension and plans to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport says Gordon is joining the practice squad, with the plan being to elevate him to the regular roster once he’s up to speed. […]

As of right now, Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins can’t play home games in the regular season because he’s unvaccinated against COVID-19. Wiggins tried for a religious exemption but was denied. However, because San Francisco’s vaccination rule doesn’t go into effect until Oct. 13, Wiggins will be at Monday’s Media Day, will practice in […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving wasn’t at Nets Media Day on Monday because of health and safety protocols, but he did speak to the media on a video call. Irving, obviously, was asked about his COVID-19 vaccination status amid the reports of him being unvaccinated and an explosive Rolling Stone report on unvaxxed players. The […]