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Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett is currently serving at least a season-long suspension for hitting Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph in the head with his own helmet a few weeks back. With the now infamous incident ingrained into Garrett’s NFL legacy, the Browns defender has continued to do some contemplating since receiving his indefinite […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, once again, is cooking on the national stage. With his Ravens taking on the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, Jackson continues to shine en route to receiving some much deserved praise. While many continue to praise the second-year signal-caller, the critics remain in bunches. However, the numbers don’t […]

Despite traveling across the country en route to taking on the Los Angeles Rams on primetime, the Baltimore Ravens are already rolling. With NFL MVP frontrunner and prolific quarterback Lamar Jackson once again leading the way for Baltimore, the second-year signal caller’s moves with his legs put running back Mark Ingram in prime position to […]

Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller is not only one of the best in the league, but HE IUS also one of the best of all time. Certainly one of the best pass rushers ever, Miller is arguably one of the best overall defenders as well. While none of this is anything new to report, […]

Hardly coming as any surprise whatsoever, the NFL has owned up to yet another miscure on their end. During Sunday evening’s matchup between the New England Patriots and Dallas Cowboys, not one but two tripping calls were called against the once heralded NFC East franchise — both of which should not have been called, according […]

The Miami Dolphins aren’t going anywhere fast this season, much to the dismay of first-year NFL head coach Brian Flores. However, Flores has remained incredibly professional throughout the season while continuing to provide the media with pivotal information while most recently announcing that running back Kalen Ballage will remain the team’s starter for at least […]

Head coach Pete Carroll led his Seattle Seahawks to victory on Sunday afternoon as the surging NFC West team defeated the Philadelphia Eagles. Carroll was quick to dish out some serious praise after the game as well as his squad strung together quite an impressive performance on the road — especially Seahawks defensive back Quandre […]

Veteran quarterback Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles could not take down the surging Seattle Seahawks at home in Week 12. With the Eagles coming up short by the score of 17-9, Philadelphia is now just 5-6 on the season with crunch time looming large. Coming as no surprise, however, Wentz took full responsibility for […]

The Seahawks Seattle were once again victorious on Sunday afternoon as the surging NFC West franchise defeated the Philadelphia Eagles despite hitting the road en route to making their way all the way across the country. Not only that, but Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny played a key role for Seattle in Week 12 while […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones rarely minces his words when it comes to his beloved NFC East franchise. With Sunday evening once again playing into such a notion, Jones was quick to rip his team’s coaching staffs for some costly special teams errors that occurred in a losing effort to the heralded New England Patriots. […]

Currently, in the midst of his first year as a member of the Cleveland Browns, All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has encountered quite an interesting campaign thus far into the 2019 regular season. With the AFC North franchise encountering an equally strange go-round, which definitely correlates with Beckham Jr.’s story in Cleveland to date, […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis believes the Mavs are now headed in the right direction. With Porzingis and company managing to defeat the Houston Rockets 137-123 on Sunday, the Mavericks now sit at 11-5 on the season. Now just ahead of the 11-6 Rockets in the ever competitive Western Conference standings, perhaps the Mavs […]

In his latest head-turning tweet, NBA analyst Kendrick Perkins floated the idea of the San Antonio Spurs making a major splash on the trade market. However, this would not be a typical trade for the heralded Spurs, who would usually be acquiring additional talent to make a run at a title. Thanks to the team’s […]

The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are fighting for supremacy atop the AFC South. With these two teams just ahead of the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, both of which remain in the mix for a divisional crown, the Texans and superstar quarterback Deshaun Watson will need to step up Thursday evening in Houston. Because […]

Dallas Cowboys tight end Jason Witten came out of retirement after one year in the broadcasting booth to rejoin the NFL. While Witten didn’t return to the gridiron to lose, the veteran pass catcher certainly understands the importance of his team’s upcoming matchup against the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. “Yeah, I think […]

The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are currently tied atop the AFC South at 6-4 on the season. With both the Tennessee Titans, who are now an even 5-5, and Jacksonville Jaguars, who are a nearly even 4-6, not too far behind in the divisional standings, the upcoming Week 12 matchup between the Texans and […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is now analyzing the game of football as a member of the media while the future Pro Football Hall of Famer recently added his two cents to quite the touchy subject. With Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett now set to miss the rest of the 2019 […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma and guard Danny Green probably aren’t too easily impressed considering their status on this planet. However, both were very impressed by a recent talk given to the team by legendary standup comedian Dave Chappelle. “Very cool. Not only does he make people laugh, but he informs you on what’s going […]

Despite some recent struggles, the Portland Trail Blazers have one of the best overall duos and NBA backcourts in the league today. With the tandem of Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum leading the way, the Trail Blazers can always be dangerous even when things aren’t exactly going according to plan in the Pacific Northwest. However, […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard continues to be hampered by minor injuries. Luckily for the Western Conference franchise, though, the key word in that sentence is “minor.” According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, Leonard has once again avoided a serious setback with regards to his ailing left knee. Leonard was diagnosed […]

Despite a recent resurgence from his team, Atlanta Falcons head coach Dan Quinn definitely remains on the hot seat. Even with Atlanta winning back-to-back games against divisional foes — the New Orleans Saints and Carolina Panthers, respectively — Quinn’s 3-7 Falcons remain well outside the current postseason picture in the NFC. Quinn has now publicly […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and veteran NBA swingman Kawhi Leonard are taking this whole “load management” movement to new heights, so it appears. However, Leonard’s upcoming absence against the Oklahoma City Thunder may be stemming from an actual injury that has been hindering the former San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors small forward. According to […]

There is absolutely no argument to be made when it comes to the continued success of the heralded New England Patriots. However, the AFC East franchise might have reached new heights, even by their standards, on Sunday afternoon as the Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles en route to win No. 9 on the season. With […]

One of the more outspoken players in the entire league, San Francisco 49ers cornerback and longtime NFL defender Richard Sherman is speaking his mind yet again. This time around, the former Seattle Seahawks standout and one-time Super Bowl Champion, Sherman believes that the league’s referees are against him because he is very active in regards […]

No, you aren’t going crazy — the New York Jets have won consecutive games. Even though the team’s last two wins have come against a pair of lowly NFC East franchises in the rival New York Giants last week and the Washington Redskins this time around, the Jets have indeed strung together back-to-back victories to […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has encountered quite a few injuries over the years, though in his defense, the two-way workhorse typically plays through the pain more often than not. This time around, Smart admitted he is battling a few injuries at the moment, with both his hip and hand ailing as the Celtics continue […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered the team’s first loss of the 2019-20 regular season on Monday evening against the rival Seattle Seahawks. Adding to the pain of such a defeat, 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis just can’t seem to do anything right this season. Not only that, but Pettis has played so poorly that 49ers […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to acquire defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick from the Miami Dolphins earlier in the year. It is now safe to say that such a move is paying off in a big way. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has heaped praise upon Fitzpatrick. “I think it is still in progress,” Tomlin recently told […]

There is no doubt that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a very talented roster. However, thanks to a litany of miscues and some incredibly inconsistent player under center from quarterback Jameis Winston, the Buccaneers currently have just three wins on the season. As a result, Winston and company currently sit in third place in the […]

The Buffalo Bills remain one of the most surprising teams in the NFL. Despite encountering a full-on rebuild and selecting current starting quarterback Josh Allen in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft, many have already forgotten that the Bills are just a few seasons removed from reaching the postseason… even after their loss […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins is rolling at the moment, and head coach Mike Zimmer couldn’t be happier with the veteran signal caller. Most recently, Zimmer and Cousins led the Vikings to a road victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football en route to keeping pace with the first place Green Bay Packers […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were once one of the best teams in the NFL. Having come out of the gate piping hot in 2019 after a successful 2018 campaign, the Chiefs have come down to Earth, magnified by their loss to the Tennessee Titans. Currently just ahead of the Oakland Raiders in the AFC West […]

There is no doubt that former NFL quarterback Steve Young knows a thing or two about playing the position at the highest level. However, the Pro Football Hall of Famer and San Francisco 49ers legend made quite a head-scratching comment regarding Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson ahead of Week […]

In August, the Seattle Seahawks infamously managed to acquire Pro Bowl pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney from the Houston Texans. While Clowney had a major impact during his time in Houston, the former No. 1 overall pick has wasted no time in taking over games for the Seahawks as well. With Week 10’s installment of Monday […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is currently nursing a lingering thumb injury that will ultimately keep him away from the court for an extended period of time. However, while Lowry would much rather be on the court than along the bench injured, the veteran signal caller obviously understands that resting is his best option […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has undergone surgery on his fractured left hand and will miss at least six weeks to recover. Celtics‘ Gordon Hayward will miss six weeks after undergoing surgery on his broken left hand. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 12, 2019 According to the team’s statement, Hayward underwent surgery “to repair a […]

The Tennessee Titans are one of the most inconsistent teams in the entire NFL. While such a statement might not be strong enough considering how erratic the Titans have been in 2019, Tennessee remains right in the thick of the AFC playoff picture through the first 10 weeks of the regular season. Despite finishing the […]

The Los Angeles Rams hit the road to no avail. Head coach Sean McVay’s men came up short against the surging Pittsburgh Steelers. While losing to the Steelers will certainly make headlines by itself, some comments from McVay regarding his decision making under center will also make some headlines as both starting quarterback Jared Goff […]

The Arizona Cardinals infamously selected former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Although the Cardinals as a whole haven’t been all that impressive this season, Murray has continued to show flashes of brilliance under the guidance of first year NFL head […]