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With fellow Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott currently in the midst of a major holdout as the result of an ongoing contract dispute, the NFC East franchise is now about to roll with rookie rusher Tony Pollard in Week 1 of the 2019 regular season. While Elliott cannot not be replaced by many in […]

The Indianapolis Colts now have an extra roster spot to fill with a talented player, thanks to the sudden retirement of franchise quarterback Andrew Luck. On the other hand, the Colts will now be forced to trudge forward under the direction of primary backup-turned-starter under center Jacoby Brissett in the absence of Luck, who would […]

It is absolutely no secret that the NBA is the most progressive professional sports league in North America these days. With the league rising rapidly in popularity, the NBA continues to skyrocket in the right direction, which is perhaps why Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has no problem with the league increasing player empowerment going […]

Longtime Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban has never been one to keep quiet and has even become more outspoken over the years during his tenure with the Mavs. Speaking his mind once again, Cuban recently stated that he believes that longtime NBA forward Carmelo Anthony should have been on Team USA for this year’s FIBA […]

Now a 34-year-old power forward, San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge will once again lead the heralded Western Conference franchise in 2019-20. After spending the first seven years of his NBA career as a member of the Portland Trail Blazers, Aldridge has since spent the last four seasons in San Antonio with the Spurs. […]

The Arizona Cardinals infamously selected Heisman Trophy winner and former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. While tabbing the former collegiate stand out as the team’s quarterback of the future, the Cardinals were also forced to part ways with fellow up-and-coming […]

Detroit Pistons center Andre Drummond gave the fans in “Motor City” a pretty solid scare this week after saying he’s “excited” to enter free agency next summer. However, Drummond has since clarified his remarks, emphasizing he was simply attempting to say that he is excited to become a free agent for the first time. The […]

The New England Patriots will once again enter the regular season as the top team in the AFC East while the heralded franchise is notably coming off of its latest Super Bowl title. New England has now won three of the last five and two of the last three Super Bowls while another title could […]

On Tuesday, the NFL is expected to announce a four-year partnership with the popular brand Oakley, who will be the source of the league’s visors for at least the foreseeable future. Not only that, but the NFL is going back on their word—sort of—as the league is gearing up to allow slightly tinted visors going […]

Over the weekend, the Indianapolis Colts lost franchise quarterback Andrew Luck to retirement. Although it appears the Colts knew about such a decision weeks ago, this news could not have hit the NFL world harder. It obviously came as a surprise to everyone outside the Indianapolis front office. With the Colts officially in the post-Luck […]

The Golden State Warriors not only have a few new players on board this time around, but the perennial Western Conference champions also have a new home. On Monday, the Dubs officially opened up the much more modern Chase Center, which moved the team from Oakland to San Francisco. While the team’s new home has […]

Over the weekend, the NFL—and more specifically the Indianapolis Colts—was hit with the unexpected news that franchise quarterback Andrew Luck has decided to retire. As a result of many trying to properly digest the groundbreaking news from over the weekend, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers recently became the latest figure to chime in regarding […]

It’s that time of year again, folks. Well yes, it is almost football season but more importantly (to some) it is already fantasy football season. With some fantasy drafts already having come and gone, many others have yet to officially get underway while the 2019-20 regular season continues to draw nearer and nearer. Because of […]

With the 2019-20 regular season now just around the corner, it is obviously time to start thinking about the most important part of the NFL — fantasy football, of course. With a slew of fantasy drafts already well underway, now seems like the perfect time to review the top 10 fantasy football wide receivers for […]

Former NBA swingman and Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen has become pretty outspoken over the years while most notably signing on with ESPN as an analyst a few years back. Recently discussing the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers with Slam Online due to each team’s incredibly successful offseason, Pippen was quick to admit […]

Many have already written off New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones. However, the former Duke standout and recent first round NFL Draft has impressed thus far into the preseason, though there is not quarterback controversy in East Rutherford just yet. Nonetheless, Jones will need to keep performing when on the field as it remains […]

The New York Knicks were unable to secure a superstar-caliber free agent this offseason. The lowly Eastern Conference franchise instead went in a different direction. With the Knicks bringing in a ton of a veteran talent to supplement the up-and-comers already on the team’s roster, New York managed to add veteran NBA big man Taj […]

While he is still playing professionally in the NBA, Utah Jazz guard Dante Exum has already taken things to the next level off the court — well, sort of. According to Olgun Uluc of FOX Sports Australia, Exum joined the ownership group part of the South East Melbourne Phoenix, NBL’s newest team that will start […]

The Sacramento Kings are one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA, and forward Nemanja Bjelica has no doubt about it. In an interview with TalkBasket, the 31-year-old forward opened up about his time in Sacramento, his role with the team and the treatment he has received from his teammates. Most importantly though, he pointed […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are currently without the services of starting running back Melvin Gordon, who is still holding out for a new contract. The former first-round NFL Draft pick is still expected to play under the stipulations of his four-year rookie contract as it stands today. However, the veteran running back out of Wisconsin […]

The Cleveland Browns are currently in the midst of a major turnaround while both the team’s offensive and defensive units have improved significantly over the course of the last few seasons. With first-year NFL head coach Freddie Kitchens now on board as well, it appears as though the typically lowly Browns could make a serious […]

Veteran NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is now a member of the Miami Dolphins while the journeyman signal caller is once again making a run at a starting job. Although first-year Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has yet to formally announce a starter under center for the team’s regular season-opener, Fitzpatrick has also been tabbed as […]

The Detroit Lions originally selected defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson in the second round of the 2016 NFL Draft out of Alabama. Now, Robinson’s rookie contract is getting set to expire after the conclusion of the upcoming 2019-20 season while the veteran lineman does not seem to be too worried about such a situation. That might […]

Apparently, the Bay Area isn’t the only place that new Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant elected to depart recently. According to former NBA small forward Jalen Rose, Durant “got upset” and left a high-rollers fantasy football league, one that features a slew of notable names from the basketball world. However, Durant isn’t the only one […]

The Arizona Cardinals selected former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Kyler Murray with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. With Murray ultimately coming on board after the former Oakland Athletics first-rounder spurned Major League Baseball for a professional football career, the Cardinals quickly traded fellow signal caller Josh Rosen to the Miami Dolpins […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox has quickly become a key member of Team USA’s roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. While Fox’s talent level certainly earned him a spot on the squad, his willingness to be present for the looming international event also played a role in his recent surge. “He has incredible […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons continues to receive criticism throughout the offseason. Whether it stems from not joining his countrymen in Australia for this year’s FIBA World Cup or a recent encounter with security guards at a Melbourne casino, the Sixers star has been unable to avoid negative press this summer. However, Australia’s national team […]

The Atlanta Hawks will officially be welcoming legendary shooting guard Vince Carter back for one more go-round atop the highest level in 2019-20. With Carter slated to retire after spending his 22nd professional season as a member of the Hawks, the longtime NBA two-guard is just happy to be able to walk away from the […]

The Houston Texans notably selected former Texas Longhorns defensive lineman Charles Omenihu with the 161st pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. This meant JJ Watt became a teammate. Now, the rookie defensive lineman is trying to learn as much as he can with the AFC South franchise. There is no question that the Texans and […]

Washington Wizards rookie forward Rui Hachimura appears primed for a big first season in the NBA — at least according to Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey. After watching Hachimura score 35 points in Japan’s exhibition game against New Zealand, Casey can’t help but express his admiration for the Wizards’ 2019 pick. The Pistons head […]

The Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars as a result of the team’s next preseason matchup. However, according to Philadelphia head coach Doug Pederson, it remains to be seen as to whether Eagles starting quarterback Carson Wentz takes the field against the Jaguars come Thursday evening in Jacksonville. It is also worth noting […]

Former Missouri Tigers standout and current Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. has yet to officially suit up as an NBA player. However, the former first round NBA Draft pick is currently making some interesting headlines as the up-and-coming swingman recently released some very intriguing information via social media. It appears as though Porter Jr. […]

The Oakland Raiders quickly became one of the more intriguing teams from around the league this offseason. With head coach Jon Gruden currently gearing up for his second year at the helm in Oakland (again), the Raiders also managed to acquire former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown from the Pittsburgh Steelers to get things going […]

According to an official statement released by the NFC South franchise on Monday morning, the Atlanta Falcons have agreed to trade soon-to-be third-year tight end Eric Saubert to the New England Patriots. In exchange for Saubert’s services, the Patriots were reportedly forced to send a conditional seventh-round NFL Draft pick back to the Falcons, according […]

Miami Heat big man Kelly Olynyk has unfortunately hit a bump in the road at this point of the offseason. While playing for the Canadian national team during a FIBA exhibition game on Wednesday, the veteran NBA big man slipped on a wet spot on the court and had to be helped off the floor […]

Although hobbled a bit as of late, there is no denying that Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley is a force to be reckoned with. Quickly taking notice of Gurley’s skillset, soon-to-be Oakland Raiders rookie running back Josh Jacobs wants to learn from his California counterpart. “I don’t have a relationship with him, but […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey recently did what many thought would never happen. Crossing enemy lines, as far as podcasts go anyway, Ramsey recently made an appearance on the new, up-and-coming podcast, “Bussin’ With The Boys,” which is led by co-hosts Will Compton and Taylor Lewan. While Lewan currently plays for the Tennessee Titans, serving […]

It is only August and the Denver Broncos are already having some serious issues it seems. On Wednesday, Broncos wide receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Courtland Sutton got into a heated fight on the sideline, which was captured on video and appeared to create quite the stir. While players fight at practice on a regular basis, […]

Veteran quarterback Kirk Cousins and the Minnesota Vikings have a new center as a result of selecting a highly-touted interior offensive lineman in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. With soon-to-be rookie center Garrett Bradbury officially on board in Minnesota, it appears as though him and Cousins are getter more and more acquainted […]