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The Miami Dolphins are in the midst of a major rebuild with pretty much no questions being answered at this time. With a first year head coach currently navigating the waters of leading a NFL franchise, the Dolphins are attempting to turn things around in a hurry both in-house and as a result of the […]

With fellow signal caller Nick Foles officially out of the picture in the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is now free to take over at the helm for good. However, Wentz has been unable to avoid injury over the course of the last two seasons, which allowed Foles to remain in […]

The Green Bay Packers did not reach the postseason in 2018-19 and the heralded franchise is now seeking a quick turnaround. With the Packers seeking upgrades on both sides of the football, at least one Green Bay reporter believes that former Kansas City Chiefs pass rusher Justin Houston could be an option for the NFC […]

The Seattle Seahawks have already made a change with the month of March barely underway. According to multiple reports, the franchise has elected to part ways with former second round NFL Draft pick Malik McDowell, who notably starred as a defensive lineman at Michigan State during his collegiate playing days. Confirmed from NFL: #Seahawks use […]

It’s safe to say Kristaps Porzingis and Luka Doncic are going along quite well with the Dallas Mavericks. Both players played previously in Spain before entering the NBA. Porzingis played for Sevilla while Doncic was a member of Real Madrid. With that said, it’s not surprising that they can relate with each other in a […]

The New York Jets can certainly use an upgrade at the wide receiver position with soon-to-be second year quarterback Sam Darnold currently surrounded with limited options at the moment, but the latest reports have the franchise eyeing Donte Moncrief, Danny Amendola, and Cole Beasley on the free agent market. Outside of the sometimes prolific Robby […]

Spending his entire career in North Carolina en route to becoming a Carolina Panthers legend, veteran linebacker Thomas Davis will be forced to find a new home for the 2019 season if he wishes to continue his NFL playing career. As a result, to say that the seasoned tackler was surprised when he was informed […]

At this point in the NFL offseason, it is no secret that current Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown will be on the move sometime very soon. With the Steelers currently — and very publicly — fielding trade offers for the All-Pro pass catcher, it appears as though the heralded Green Bay Packers could be […]

Former Chicago Bears head coach and Baltimore Ravens offensive coordinator Marc Trestman is known best for his time north of the border as a member of the Canadian Football League (CFL). However, it appears as though Trestman will be heading to yet another league sometime in the near future and it is neither the CFL nor […]

Unless the New England Patriots are able to re-sign him, it appears as though veteran defensive end Trey Flowers will be playing his professional football somewhere other than Massachusetts next season. Slated to become an unrestricted free agent over the summer, Flowers is reportedly recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. However, according to a report from Mike […]

Former Mississippi State Bulldogs pass rusher and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Montez Sweat impressed throughout the 2018 college football season. The up-and-coming defender hasn’t slowed down at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine. Anything but. Sweat has already set a new modern record for the fastest 40-yard dash time for a defensive lineman. On Sunday, […]

Detroit Pistons power forward Blake Griffin is known for viciously dunking on the opposition, with the former Los Angeles Clippers superstar creating poster after poster for his NBA highlight reel. However, the perennial All-Star is capable of much more than dunking, which Griffin put on full display on Sunday evening against the surging Toronto Raptors […]

The Los Angeles Clippers upended the lowly New York Knicks at home on Sunday afternoon, remaining right in the thick of the current Western Conference playoff picture. However, Clippers rookie point guard Landry Shamet had more important things to discuss after the team’s latest win… like his current nickname situation. “My nickname situation is crazy,” […]

It appears as though veteran forward Terrence Jones has earned at least another week and a half in Texas. According to a recent report from Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle, the Houston Rockets will be signing Jones to a second 10-day contract. If the Rockets would like to retain Jones past his latest 10-day […]

One would think most NFL teams would be extra nice to a guy with the last name “Polite.” However, this does not appear to be the case for the San Francisco 49ers, who were apparently less than gracious during the team’s recent NFL Scouting Combine sitdown with former Florida Gators pass rusher and current 2019 […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Trae Young was ejected against the Chicago Bulls after getting his second technical foul for staring down Kris Dunn. The call was so controversial, as Young really didn’t do anything but just look at Dunn after he hit a long 3-pointer. Now, Dunn opens up about the incident and agreed that his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers remain without the services of veteran swingman Luc Mbah a Moute, though it appears that his return isn’t too far off. According to Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, Mbah a Moute is nearing a return to the court despite missing Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the lowly New York Knicks. Even in the absence […]

According to a Sunday evening report from Royce Young of ESPN.com, the Memphis Grizzlies will be short-handed taking on the surging Oklahoma City Thunder. With the Sunday evening matchup slated to tip off in Oklahoma City, the Grizzlies will be without starting point guard Mike Conley, who will remain along the sideline due to “general […]

Before he became a NBA legend, famed shooting guard Ray Allen began his high profile basketball career at the University of Connecticut. On Sunday afternoon, it all came full circle for the seasoned sharpshooter as the Huskies notably retired his No. 34 jersey at halftime of the school’s matchup against the South Florida Bulls. Adding […]

The Denver Broncos did not reach the postseason as a result of the 2018-19 campaign. However, the AFC West franchise has already gotten off to a red-hot start this offseason upon acquiring former Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco. With Flacco now slated to serve as the Broncos quarterback for at least the 2019-20 season, the […]

The Oakland Raiders infamously traded away current Chicago Bears pass rusher Khalil Mack last offseason, leaving the struggling AFC West franchise with minimal wiggle room up front on defense. However, that could all change come the 2019 NFL Draft as former Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman and current draft prospect Quinnen Williams might be available […]

Although the NFL Scouting Combine gives players the opportunity increase their draft stock each year, the annual event always brings along some trimuph as well. This time around, former Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Kendall Sheffield suffered what appears to be a significant pectoral injury during his bench pressing session. […]

It appears as though the Detroit Lions have a new coach on board. According to a recent report from The Detroit Free Press, the Lions intend to hire Kyle Caskey as the team’s next running backs coach. Caskey will notably be replacing former Lions running backs coach David Walker at the helm in Detroit. “The Detroit […]

The Houston Texans returned to the postseason in 2018 but were forced to play the majority of the campaign in the absence of a critical piece of the puzzle. Backup running back D’Onta Foreman missed most of this past season due to some lingering injury concerns while the Texans rusher is now impressing Houston early […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Jamal Crawford is no doubt a legend of the game. While making coming off the bench cool over the years, the longtime NBA sixth man is now beginning to look toward the future, which includes life after basketball. Although Crawford still enjoys coaching up the younger guys both on his team […]

It appears as though current Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen has quite the decision to make. Will Olsen continue his NFL playing career or will the veteran pass catcher follow in the footsteps of a few players before him and enter the broadcast booth? According to a Tuesday report from Andrew Marchand of The […]

It appears as though the Dallas Cowboys are interested in a reunion this offseason. However, it remains to be seen as to whether or not veteran wide receiver Cole Beasley is interested in the same. According to Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones, the once-heralded franchise has interest in bringing the free agent wideout back […]

Apparently, former NFL wide receiver Jerry Rice still has some moves. The Hall of Fame pass catcher recently hit the town in “Sin City” while breaking out some serious dance moves during a recent night out in Las Vegas. Luckily for us, TMZ Sports caught Rice breaking it down. However, this should come as absolutely […]

The LA Clippers had no chance on drafting European sensation Luka Doncic during the 2018 NBA Draft. However, it seems the team and head coach Doc Rivers had their eyes on the teenager this past summer. While just about every team from around the league at least did their homework in regards to Doncic, it […]

It’s safe to say Dennis Smith Jr. is happy that the Dallas Mavericks traded him to the New York Knicks before the trade deadline. After nine games with his new team, Smith opened up about his time in the Big Apple so far and pointed out how welcoming the team has been, particularly head coach […]

Former NBA big man David West is now retired and living happily among the rest of us. However, the NBA Champion and longtime NBA veteran is now dipping his toes into the collegiate waters — but not in the way that you’d initially think. Instead, West is in the process of creating a league for […]

Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade is closing out his NBA playing career but appears to be going out in style — literally. On Monday evening, ahead of the team’s matchup against the struggling Phoenix Suns, Wade trotted out to the court sporting a brand new look. New look for @DwyaneWade 🔥 pic.twitter.com/Zo9jemnkiX — Bleacher Report […]

Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker Thomas “Hollywood” Henderson spent time on some of the greatest teams in NFL history. As a result, “Hollywood” Henderson is now advocating for one of his former teammates, legendary quarterback Roger Staubach, to be in the discussion for one of the best signal callers in NFL history. “Anytime somebody starts talking […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are especially thin at the point guard position, and that is why Mike Budenholzer admits they are working particularly hard to address the issue. The Bucks are without point guard George Hill who has been dealing with a groin injury. His absence left a huge hole on the team’s backcourt, and with […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide running back and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Josh Jacobs will be forced to wait in order to showcase his talents. According to a recent report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Jacobs will be limited at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine due to a nagging groin injury. Although the up-and-coming rusher […]

Former Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders running back Maurice Jones-Drew is now a professional football analyst, with the longtime NFL rusher recently providing some insight in regards to the heralded New England Patriots. Coming as no surprise, Jones-Drew elected to shed some light on what the Patriots should do in case veteran tight end Rob […]

The San Antonio Spurs have become one of the most consistent franchises in the history of professional sports, thanks to the leadership qualities of famed head coach Gregg Popovich. What is equally consistent, though, is Popovich’s tendency to mess with the reporters that are tasked with interviewing him before, during and after games. With Sunday […]

Paul Millsap has come alive as of late, as the surging Denver Nuggets continue to impress as a whole. Over the course of his last three games, Paul Millsap has scored 25, 17 and 21 points, respectively, while the Nuggets are a perfect 3-0 in those matchups. As a result, Nuggets head coach Mike Malone […]

Former NFL running back Trent Richardson continues to impress as a member of the Birmingham Iron, a franchise that is part of the newly founded Alliance of American Football. Despite the fact that Richardson is typically classified as a bust in terms of his NFL playing days, the former Alabama Crimson Tide standout is currently dominating […]