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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell seems to have changed his tune in a major way this offseason. While recently noting that he wished that he listened to former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick a few years ago, Goodell now appears primed to help the NFL take a real stand against racism as the 2020-21 regular […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Leonard Fournette officially became an unrestricted free agent on Monday morning as the struggling AFC South franchise elected to release the veteran rusher. With the Jaguars unable to find any suitors on the trade market, Jacksonville had no choice but to part ways with Fournette as it became pretty clear […]

Former NBA guards Nick Young and Gilbert Arenas are not typically regarded for their upstanding nature, as both players are much more well known for their respective antics both on and away from the court. As a result of such a notion ringing true even today, it should hardly come as a surprise that Arenas […]

There is simply no argument against the fact the New England Patriots have absolutely dominated the AFC East division over the course of the last two decades. With the Patriots winning the division as a result of every single season but two since back in 2001-02, New England has continually trampled the trio of the […]

Unfortunately for safety Derwin James and the Los Angeles Chargers, it has become rinse and repeat for the veteran defensive back on the injury front throughout his NFL playing career. Having recently suffering a serious lower-leg injury at practice, it remained to be seen as to how long the Chargers would be without James to […]

The Washington Football Team and longtime owner Dan Snyder are in trouble. This offseason has continued the NFL organization’s seemingly endless string of controversies. According to a Monday evening report from Ian Rapoport and Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Snyder and his franchise have formally been informed that the league will now be handling the […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are without starting point guard Eric Bledsoe on Monday evening against the Miami Heat. However, that doesn’t seem to be an issue for the East top seeds with Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way. Just recently selected as the league’s Defensive Player of the Year for the 2019-20 campaign, Antetokounmpo continued to put […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James remains one of the league’s most outspoken players as “King James” has continued to speak out against the ongoing issues that are still running rampant throughout the United States. With the latest presidential election slated for November, James has delivered his latest message while doing so in the […]

The wide receiver position is always pretty deep when it comes to fantasy football as the sheer volume of these players majorly outweighs that of quarterbacks, running backs and tight ends. However, there also leaves a lot more room for unexpected players to break out while some other more notable players are unable to perform […]

With longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton now officially a member of the heralded New England Patriots, former Minnesota Vikings and New Orleans Saints signal-caller Teddy Bridgewater is the new man under center in Charlotte. Even with the Panthers seemingly revamping the team’s entire structure from top to bottom, things appear to be going pretty […]

Despite currently gearing up to enter the upcoming 2020-21 campaign as the defending Super Bowl champions, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid appears to be more focused on the big picture. With Jacob Blake recently being shot several times by Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers, Reid is now calling for unity as police brutality against […]

It is no secret that Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is one of the most outspoken figures across the modern-day NFL landscape while once again putting such a notion on full display. Carroll has now opened the door for players to protest games due to the ongoing social and racial injustice-related issues throughout the […]

The Tennessee Titans and head coach Mike Vrabel managed to retain Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry by inking him to a long-term contract extension earlier this offseason. After leading the league in rushing last season, Henry doesn’t appear to have slowed down at all throughout the offseason as Vrabel has continued to praise the […]

With tons of quarterback movement occurring throughout this past offseason, one that has been incredibly unique for a variety of different reasons, the 2020 campaign should be one of the more interesting go-rounds in recent years. Whether it is former New England Patriots signal-caller Tom Brady heading to Tampa Bay, former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam […]

Former Philadelphia 76ers head coach and NBA legend Larry Brown has become just the latest key figure to chime in regarding the current status of the Eastern Conference franchise, a team that was just swept out of the playoffs by the rival Boston Celtics. With the trio of guard Ben Simmons center Joel Embiid and […]

It is safe to say that New York Jets rookie offensive lineman Mekhi Becton is a very large man—to say the least. While the team’s latest first-round draft pick was merely standing around when he impressed social media onlookers on Tuesday, Becton’s size in comparison to Jets wide receiver Jamison Crowder is simply staggering. The […]

Former LSU Tigers quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Joe Burrow is officially the starter under center for the Cincinnati Bengals. With the Bengals and head coach Zac Taylor selected the former collegiate standout with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Burrow’s presence in Cincinnati appears to already be paying dividends for […]

It is official: Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is the 2019-20 NBA Defensive Player of the Year with the “Greek Freak” edging Los Angeles Lakers All-Star big man Anthony Davis en route to claiming such an honor on Tuesday evening in Orlando. With Antetokounmpo joined by his Bucks teammates and head coach Mike Budenholzer […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers missed out on the postseason in 2019 while the heralded AFC North franchise will enter the upcoming 2020 campaign playing its football in one of the tougher divisions in the entire league. If the Steelers are going to turn things around en route to reverting back to the team’s winning ways in […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul led his team to a massive Game 4 win over the Houston Rockets on Monday afternoon as the unlikely playoff team has managed to tie the series at two games apiece. With Paul leading the way for the Thunder, and then some, against the Rockets, the Thunder have […]

As is tradition, especially with the passing of the Los Angeles Lakers legend earlier this year, August 24th is a full day dedicated to honoring Kobe Bryant. With just about every player, coach and other NBA personnel — both past and present — taking the time to honor the late Bryant on Monday, Lakers head […]

With future Pro Football Hall of Fame signal caller Tom Brady a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, it initially appeared the New England Patriots would head in an unlikely direction at the quarterback position ahead of the upcoming 2020-21 campaign. However, things turned around in quite a hurry in New England as the Patriots […]

Veteran point guard Chris Paul came up big when it mattered most on Monday afternoon and the seasoned signal caller led the Oklahoma City Thunder to an impressive come-from-behind win over the Houston Rockets. While Paul and company managed to even the must-watch Western Conference series at two games apiece, the longtime NBA point guard […]

Now officially a member of the Dallas Cowboys, longtime Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton will be backing up fellow signal-caller Dak Prescott when the heralded NFC East franchise takes the field in 2020. With Dalton moving into such a role for the first time in his career, he has since remained very complimentary of Prescott […]

As it stands today, longtime NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant has never played a regulation game atop the highest level for any team other than the heralded Dallas Cowboys. Although Bryant did have a brief stay with the New Orleans Saints a few years back, his short stint in the bayou was cut short due […]

According to famed sports agent Drew Rosenhaus, by way of Adam Schefter of ESPN, the San Francisco 49ers have agreed to sign veteran safety Johnathan Cyprien to a one-year free agent contract. With injuries unfortunately derailing his career over the course of the last several seasons, Cyprien will now attempt to make his mark in […]

Last season’s Super Bowl MVP is already back it as Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has wasted absolutely no time in stringing together some ridiculous throws at training camp. Making difficult throws in tough situations look casual on a routine basis, Mahomes did just that at a recent installment of practice as he tossed […]

It is safe to say that New York Jets starting quarterback Sam Darnold is pretty high on Gang Green newcomer and veteran wide receiver Breshad Perriman. With Perriman managing to revitalize his career as a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season, it appears as though Darnold already likes what he sees from Perriman […]

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland will be forced to serve a four-game suspension to begin the 2020 regular season after “off-the-field matters,” in his own words. With the suspension only recently becoming official, Breeland has since spoken out about the situation while picking quite the unique way of doing so. Including a confusing formal […]

The Orlando Magic encountered quite the bout with déjà vu on Tuesday afternoon as the eighth-seeded Eastern Conference franchise took Game 1 against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in shocking — and impressive — fashion. Now officially up 1-0 over the Bucks as a result of the opening-round playoff series, the Magic notably found themselves in […]

It has been a tough road for Indiana Pacers standout guard Victor Oladipo, who just can’t seem to avoid getting injured, over the course of the last few seasons. Most recently, Oladipo suffered an eye injury on Tuesday afternoon against the Miami Heat, which caused him to exit the opening round postseason clash. Not only […]

After securing an important Game 1 win in the first round of the playoffs against the Utah Jazz, the Denver Nuggets received some bad news about Will Barton. According to Mike Singer of The Denver Post, Barton will remain out indefinitely due to his sore knee, a setback that just continues to linger in the […]

Former Memphis Tigers big man James Wiseman could very well become the number one overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft later this year. As a result, Wiseman is unsurprisingly receiving a lot of attention as the NBA Playoffs continue to ramp up, which means that the looming offseason is not too far off. This […]

With teams tossing the pads back on only a few days ago, it already doesn’t look good for Cleveland Browns linebacker Mack Wilson, who suffered a potentially serious knee injury during practice this week. According to a joint report from Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, it appears as though Wilson’s knee injury could […]

Derrick Rose and the Detroit Pistons did not qualify to partake in the NBA restart down in Orlando. With that said, Rose has been keeping himself busy this time by acquiring some new ink. For what it’s worth, Rose recently got five new tattoos to add to his already robust collection. Getting his latest editions […]

According to a Tuesday evening report from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the NBA’s plans for a virtual draft combine are “progressing” toward creating regional sites for next month. However, even though this year’s combine and other related events are continuing to progress in the right direction, Wojnarowski adds that the league has still not made […]

With the 2020 NFL regular season now less than one month away, that means this year’s fantasy football drafts will be happening even sooner, and identifying your top fantasy football wide receivers is a vital part of the process. For fantasy football fans throughout the country, the research and strategizing has already been going on […]

Although it once appeared as though there would be no NBA Playoffs this year as a result of the ongoing “coronavirus” pandemic, the Denver Nuggets won the first postseason game of the year on Monday afternoon en route to taking down the always dangerous Utah Jazz in thrilling fashion. With Denver now officially up 1-0 […]

Less than 48 hours until Game 1 of the Brooklyn Nets’ opening round playoff series against the defending NBA champions Toronto Raptors, veteran swingman Joe Harris wasted absolutely no time in gearing up for what should be a must-watch Eastern Conference clash. Fresh off a quick meal with Indiana Pacers sharpshooter Doug McDermott, Harris was […]