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Despite a relocation to Sin City in a very strange offseason, Las Vegas Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown still believes in the AFC West franchise ahead of the 2020 — especially the team’s offense. According to Brown, the Raiders’ offense will be more than formidable this time around as Las Vegas did manage to add […]

After serving as teammates on the U-19 U.S. National Football Team back in 2015, current Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman and current Washington Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins have since reunited upon working out alongside one another this offseason. With this offseason unlike any other in league history, players are getting creative while trying to […]

It has been quite some time since former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and current unrestricted free agent Colin Kaepernick suited up. In his professional playing career as a member of the 49ers, Colin Kaepernick helped San Francisco win a NFC championship and an appearance in Super Bowl XLVII against the eventual champion Baltimore Ravens back […]

As reported recently, free agent shooting guard JR Smith will be joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the rest of the season. Smith is set to fill the void left by swingman Avery Bradley, who opted to sit out the bubble games in Orlando. For what it’s worth, Smith has extensive experience playing alongside superstar […]

Previously both the Houston Oilers and Tennessee Oilers before ultimately becoming the Tennessee Titans back in 1999, the current AFC South franchise has turned things around in a big way as of late, though that doesn’t mean that the organization hasn’t been successful before. Although the Titans have struggled for most of the team’s time […]

Despite their efforts to develop young talent, the lowly New York Knicks have not really been able to do so with second-year forward Kevin Knox. This is why the youngster is now at the the forefront of the latest rumors out of New York. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Knox’s future with the […]

Despite the fact that the Washington Wizards are currently 16 games under the .500 mark, the lowly Eastern Conference franchise will be making its way down to Orlando as the NBA continues to ramp back up in the coming weeks. However, the Wizards will notably be without both starting point guard John Wall (injury) and […]

Former Dallas Mavs head coach Avery Johnson has officially thrown his hat into the ring for boldest prediction of the ongoing hiatus. Johnson recently predicted that the Dallas Mavericks could potentially sneak into the NBA Finals when the league picks back up in Orlando later this month. Although Dallas is very talented, thanks largely to […]

The New England Patriots have reportedly come to terms with longtime Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton, who will now attempt to do the unthinkable — replace future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal caller Tom Brady. Luckily for Cam Newton, who was infamously released by the aforementioned Panthers earlier […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan is looking to make a positive impact on the community while formally announcing that he will be leading a fundraiser for Advancing the Lives of the Black Community in Atlanta. Ryan has notably spent his entire NFL playing career as a member of the Falcons and has come to know […]

The Green Bay Packers will enter the 2020 campaign having just made a trip to the NFC Championship Game after notably winning the always competitive NFC North division as well. However, despite finding immense success under first-year NFL head coach Matt LaFleur last season, Green Bay has since encountered quite the odd offseason while failing […]

The New England Patriots are about to enter into a whole new era for the first time in 20 years. With future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback now officially a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Patriots will have a new starting signal-caller under center for the first since all the way back […]

As it stands today, the NFC West remains primed to serve as one of the best all-around divisions in the NFL for the 2020 campaign. With the Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Arizona Cardinals all currently slated to challenge for at least an NFC Wild-Card spot next season, each NFC West […]

The Tennessee Titans are fresh off an appearance in the AFC Championship Game, something no one in the NFL thought would be possible in 2019. Even though Tennessee didn’t ultimately win the AFC South division with the Houston Texans also reaching the postseason, it took the eventual Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and an […]

The Houston Texans originated back in 2002 and it was pretty tough sledding for the AFC South franchise at first. Now a perennial playoff team with several division titles to its name, the Texans weren’t always an AFC powerhouse and contenders in the AFC South year in and year out. Taking almost a decade to […]

The Miami Heat have appeared in five NBA Finals while winning three championships along the way. Thanks to players like legendary shooting guard Dwyane Wade, current Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward LeBron James and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal, among others, the Heat has become one of the best NBA franchises that the league […]

With the Golden State Warriors already out of the picture in the NBA restart, Klay Thompson won’t need to be rushed back to the court after suffering a season-ending injury last year. Thompson previously tore his left ACL during Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the eventual champion Toronto Raptors. Klay originally suffered […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Kobe Bryant was seemingly destined for greatness in his days of playing high school basketball. Attending Lower Merion High School in Philadelphia, Bryant eventually made his way to Los Angeles after becoming a first round NBA Draft pick in 1996. With Kobe Bryant being tragically killed in a helicopter accident […]

The Tennessee Titans are once again one of the top teams in the AFC and perhaps the entire NFL with the 2020 campaign now officially looming. With the once lowly franchise only recently restoring its toughness, talent and passion after years of less than stellar play, the Titans continue to create memorable moments for the […]

Former NBA swingman Caron Butler played alongside and against some of the best basketball players that have ever lived as he playing career spanned about 15 years atop the highest level. As a result, Butler definitely knows a thing or two about the game and was recently asked about the greatest NBA player of all […]

Even though the New York Jets have yet to trade strong safety Jamal Adams, the veteran is already referring to his time in East Rutherford in the past tense. While doing so as a result of a recent social media post, the current Jets defender added an emotional message to New York free safety Marcus […]

The Tennessee Titans have typically done well when it comes to the NFL Draft while also making a variety of different splashes on the free-agent market over the years. Whether it is uncovering hidden gems or landing superstar-caliber players on the open market, there really aren’t too many negative things that can be attributed to […]

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell continues to dish out praise to those who have served as catalysts in regards to bringing social and racial issues to light throughout the league. While most recently mentioning the likes of safety Eric Reid, wide receiver Kenny Stills and safety Malcolm Jenkins, Goodell obviously couldn’t leave out former San Francisco […]

It is no secret that Washington Redskins defensive lineman Jonathan Allen is a strong man. However, Allen — even for him — may have just taken things to an entirely different level en route to easily squatting 585 pounds. Allen posted the following video of him doing what can probably be considered to be a […]

Like any other NFL franchise, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have encountered the highest of highs and lowest of lows over the years. One thing remains true, though, as the Buccaneers — no matter the uniform whether it be the creamsicles or current pewter, red and black — have always been a tough out in both the […]

Former LSU Tigers quarterback Joe Burrow has since become the new starting signal-caller for the Cincinnati Bengals, who notably selected the former collegiate standout with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Currently on his way to reaching new heights after becoming a No. 1 overall NFL Draft […]

Many have praised NFL commissioner Roger Goodell for recently voicing his opinion in favor of the “Black Lives Matter” movement as the league previously stayed away from such a topic. However, Baltimore Ravens pass rusher Matthew Judon apparently sees things a bit differently from his perspective. “It’s not when Roger Goodell came out and said […]

The Tennessee Titans have had many different phases over the years — probably more than any other NFL franchise — while making their way over from Houston to Nashville. The Houston Oilers, Tennessee Oilers, and Tennessee Titans have each provided this organization with a legacy that can be categorized as long-lasting and memorable, a legacy […]

The Denver Broncos selected former Alabam Crimson Tide wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Despite the NFL not currently being able to host team-related workouts in person with the league’s virtual offseason still in full swing, Jeudy still managed to find a way to impress those in Denver […]

When healthy, Denver Broncos pass rusher Bradley Chubb gives the team one of the most dynamic defensive pairings in the league as fellow pass rusher Von Miller remains one of the best all-around players that the NFL has to offer. With Chubb unfortunately battling a slew of injuries as a result of the early portion […]

In recent weeks, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been more outspoken regarding racial injustice and its connection to the league. Once again voicing his personal opinion on Monday, Goodell is now encouraging a NFL franchise to sign former San Francisco 49ers quarterback and current unrestricted free agent Colin Kaepernick. “Well, listen, if he wants to […]

Former first round NFL Draft pick Christian McCaffrey recently inked a massive contract extension to remain with the Carolina Panthers. The veteran running back has become the face of the franchise over the course of the last several seasons. A well-rounded rusher with the capability of lining up to catch the football all over the […]

It is hard to argue against the fact that the Peyton Manning era was not the best period in regards to the heralded history of the Indianapolis Colts. With a similar notion being true for the Johnny Unitas era for the Baltimore version of the Colts, each legendary quarterback brought home a title for their […]

The Los Angeles Rams are no stranger to both relocating and finding success no matter where the franchise ultimately lands. While originating in Cleveland before heading to both Los Angeles and St. Louis, the Rams are once again on the West Coast in the “City of Angels.” However, despite spending the majority of the team’s […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and longtime NFL head coach Andy Reid are fresh off of a Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers. However, Reid and company have spent the majority of this offseason either working together virtually or working toward making the United States a better place, one that prides itself on inclusion […]

The Portland Trail Blazers unfortunately lost a legend on Wednesday afternoon as Harry Glickman passed away at the age of 96, the team announced. Glickman notably served as the founder of the Trail Blazers franchise in addition to being considered as one of the pioneers of professional sports in the state of Oregon. When the […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones is currently gearing up to enter his first season outside the shadow of longtime NFL quarterback Eli Manning, who retired following the conclusion of the 2019-20 campaign. Already stepping up as a leader for the Giants, the soon-to-be second-year signal-caller is now motivated to ‘drive change’ in the United […]

As far as the best teams in franchise history go, it has been all downhill for the Tennessee Titans since the organization’s inaugural season back in 1999. Although there have been both peaks and valleys for the current AFC South franchise, including more than a few significant playoff runs and impressive single-season efforts, the Titans […]

If a NFL franchise only has one Super Bowl title to its credit, the odds of that championship-winning squad being the best team in the organization’s history are pretty high. As is the case for the 2017 Philadelphia Eagles, the fact that this team managed to finally capture the franchise’s first ever Super Bowl title […]