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Michael Jordan is a hot topic these days. A legend of the game with the San Antonio Spurs, longtime NBA point guard Tony Parker then concluded his illustrious playing career with the Charlotte Hornets. Spending just one season in Charlotte after 17 seasons with the Spurs, Parker notably retired following the conclusion of the 2018-19 […]

The Los Angeles Rams have a storied history with decades of impactful moments and impressive wins, especially over the course of the last 20 years. With multiple Super Bowl appearances and NFC titles ultimately culminating in just one, though, memorable, Super Bowl win, the Rams have had more than a few talented players suit up […]

The internet tends to know all while having every answer to every question these days. The seemingly never-ending story surrounding the new logo of the Los Angeles Rams just got a bit more interesting thanks to some users of the popular website Reddit. According to the latest Reddit sleuths, it appears as though SoFi Stadium, […]

Former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is currently an unrestricted free agent after the NFC South franchise decided to head in a completely different direction earlier this offseason. As a result, the former league MVP continues to search for his next NFL home as starting jobs from around the league continue to fill up as […]

The Chicago Bears selected former Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft despite signing longtime NFL tight end Jimmy Graham this past offseason. With Kmet expected to contribute right off the bat for the Bears, his college head coach in Brian Kelly has already heaped some serious […]

It will be a historic moment for the legendary HBO television program, “Hard Knocks,” if the show can air this year. Currently slated to feature not one but two teams this time around, both the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers will be participating. However, at least one football fan was curious as to […]

Former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams was finally traded away from our nation’s capital over the weekend en route to making his way to the Bay Area. Now a member of the defending NFC Champion San Francisco 49ers, Williams was acquired by the heralded NFC West franchise during the 2020 NFL Draft and will […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is known throughout the professional sports landscape for his antics on the football field — whether it is celebrating an impressive touchdown or getting so frustrated on the sideline that he eventually ends up fighting against the team’s kicking net. This time around, though, OBJ elected to channel […]

While many were focused on the fact that the San Francisco 49ers recently managed to acquire former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams, another veteran blocker and Bay Area staple in Joe Staley called it quits. Right before the 2020 NFL Draft officially got underway this past weekend, Staley informed the 49ers that he would […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts came off the board a bit earlier than many expected over the weekend, as the former collegiate standout is now officially a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles general manager Howie Roseman ultimately selected Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft despite […]

The New Orleans Saints formally announced that the surging NFC South franchise has indeed signed former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston to a one-year free-agent contract. Although a starter under center for the first five seasons of his NFL career, Winston will now serve as the primary backup to longtime Saints quarterback Drew Brees. […]

The New England Patriots will look a bit different next season. With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski making their way to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, there have been quite a few major changes made in New England this offseason. Patriots veteran fullback James Develin adds to the new landscape this week. The 31-year-old Develin recently […]

Former Minnesota Golden Gophers defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. is the son of former NFL defensive back Antoine Winfield while now officially joining his father atop the highest level. Over the weekend, Winfield Jr. was selected by the up-and-coming Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, it was not […]

After previously employing versatile defensive players such as Deone Bucannon and Tyrann “Honey Badger” Mathieu, the Arizona Cardinals have yet another in the desert in former Clemson Tigers Swiss Army Knife Isaiah Simmons. With Simmons, by far the most versatile player — offensively or defensively — in this year’s NFL Draft class, somehow falling to […]

Former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams is now officially a member of the San Francisco 49ers. After his disgruntled and troubled relationship with the Redskins finally reaching its tipping point, the 49ers managed to swoop in en route to acquiring the veteran blocker’s services midway through the NFL Draft while there seemed to be […]

Thanks to ESPN’s docu-series “The Last Dance,” the entire sports world — and more specifically fans of the NBA — is buzzing once again. Even though there are no live sports to follow along with in North America, it feels as though basketball fans are traveling through time en route to watching Chicago Bulls legendary […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide and Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jalen Hurts is officially NFL bound after coming off the board in the second round over the weekend. With the Philadelphia Eagles selecting the former collegiate standout pretty early on as a result of the recent 2020 NFL Draft, especially with starting quarterback Carson Wentz currently under […]

The New York Jets and head coach Adam Gase are trying to adapt to the new-look NFL offseason, most of which is taking place on a virtual basis. As a result, Gase recently gave reporters a sneak peek into what his virtual offseason program looks like and will look like moving forward as the month […]

The world has certainly changed since the start of 2020, and thus, sports has had to adapt drastically, and even further adjustments are expected as time progresses. With the NFL managing to seamlessly pulling off the 2020 NFL Draft over the weekend — albeit 100 percent virtually — the league might be forced to make […]

Former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams is now officially a member of the San Francisco 49ers. With 49ers general manager John Lynch going out and getting the disgruntled Williams from Washington, San Francisco now believes the situation surrounding the former Redskins staple and his expiring contract will all work itself out moving forward. “I […]

Veteran NFL punter Dustin Colquitt is no longer a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite being on the team for Kansas City’s run to a Super Bowl title last season, in addition to serving as a staple of the franchise for many years, Colquitt was formally released by the team this week. Head coach […]

In perhaps the most no-brainer move of the entire offseason to date, the Houston Texans have managed to retain the last remaining of the team’s franchise players. According to a Monday evening report from Field Yates of ESPN, the Texans have exercised the team’s fifth-year option for veteran quarterback Deshaun Watson, which will cover the […]

The San Francisco 49ers will enter the upcoming 2020 campaign as the defending NFC Champions after coming up just short against the eventual Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. However, the 49ers will look a bit different this year as the team will certainly be asking more of a variety of different players — up-and-coming […]

Despite months of anticipation, the 2020 NFL Draft has officially come and gone. With the New England Patriots about to enter a new era of football, eyes throughout the NFL realm remained on the AFC East franchise over the course of the entire weekend. Patriots move out of the first round In typical Patriots fashion, […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is a three-time Super Bowl Champion and a sure-fire choice for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Despite all of the winning and accolades, Gronk also encountered a slew of significant injuries en route to ultimately deciding to retire from the NFL at the age […]

Former New England Patriots and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady battled it out with former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning time and time again. After all, the tandem of future Pro Football Hall of Fame signal-callers literally made a career out of owning the AFC. Now, with Manning well into […]

NFL legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre has apparently encouraged new Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady to change teams this offseason. “I spoke to Tom briefly at the Super Bowl,” Brett Favre said Wednesday on SiriusXM NFL Radio, via NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk. “They did the Top 100 and […]

Baltimore Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III still hasn’t given up hope in regards to once again serving as a starting quarterback in the NFL. Currently backing up Ravens starter Lamar Jackson, Griffin III truly believes that he has what it takes to lead of a team of his own with only one year left […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is now officially a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, the future Pro Football Hall of Fame pass-catcher has a few things going on at the moment as rejoining the professional ranks of the NFL is only one of his current responsibilities. On the other hand, […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway has a lot on his plate this week as the 2020 NFL Draft is now less than 24 hours away. Elway refuses to leave any stone unturned at times like this, though, as the Broncos front office executive is answering all of the tough questions thrown at him by […]

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has made quite a name for himself atop the NBA level — now both good and bad. One of the best all-around defensive players in the entire league, Gobert is now widely recognized as the first NBA player to publicly test positive for the “coronavirus.” With such a development ultimately […]

From the New England Patriots to retirement to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, veteran NFL tight end Rob Gronkowski is officially back in the mix. Currently in the process of being traded from the heralded Patriots to the revamped Buccaneers en route to once again teaming up with future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, “Gronk” […]

New York Knicks legend Walt Frazier recently defended his controversial remark regarding Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan, who became a superstar all over again this past Sunday as ESPN finally aired the first and second installments of “The Last Dance” docu-series. Obviously Michael Jordan went on to become one of the greatest players in […]

Former NFL pass rusher Jared Allen not only wants to enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but he knows which team he would like to represent if he is ultimately selected for enshrinement. Spending time with the Kansas City Chiefs to begin his NFL playing career before capping off his tenure with both the […]

Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay has all the faith in the world in wide receiver Josh Reynolds. The team traded veteran pass catcher Brandin Cooks earlier this offseason. With Cooks now officially a member of the Houston Texans, it will be time for Reynolds to step up in his absence with the Rams […]

Former Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs is now officially a member of the Buffalo Bills after becoming the centerpiece of a massive trade between the two teams earlier this offseason. Vikings general manager Rick Spielman recently commented on his decision to make such a deal. “We had no intention of trading Diggs at the […]

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch is certainly not afraid to speak his mind while this has remained the case throughout this offseason. Furthering such a notion this week, Lynch admitted that the 49ers did indeed consider pursuing former New England Patriots and current Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady in free agency earlier […]

It is now nearly as official as official gets with the New England Patriots agreeing to trade veteran tight end Rob Gronkowski to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Tuesday afternoon. With “Gronk” coming out of retirement en route to Tampa Bay, the Patriots legend will, of course, team back up with Buccaneers newcomer and future […]

As it stands today, the Tennessee Titans own the No. 29 overall pick in the first round of the upcoming 2020 NFL Draft. With many pundits and experts beginning to predict that Tennessee may very well select a cornerback with such a pick, Titans general manager Jon Robinson might have just sunk right into this […]