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It appears as though his days in the desert could be numbered for Arizona Cardinals pass rusher Markus Golden. According to a weekend report from Matt Verderame of FanSided, the Cardinals are preparing to move on from the veteran defender en route to allowing Golden to test the free agent waters this offseason. Leading to […]

The Los Angeles Rams have apparently filled an important void on the team’s coaching staff. According to a recent report from Gary Klein of the Los Angeles Times, the Rams intend to hire Zac Robinson as the team’s new assistant quarterbacks coach. Although not being tabbed as the Rams’ top quarterbacks coach, it appears as though […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Peyton Barber has lost a vital piece of information as a result of a recent theft. With the NFL rusher recently becoming the victim of a robbery, the thieves apparently got ahold of one of Barber’s electronic devices, one that contained the team’s playbook on it. “Atlanta police are searching […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide safety and current 2019 NFL Draft prospect Deionte Thompson is unlikely to suit up at this year’s NFL Scouting Combine, according to a weekend report from Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. Thompson, who is considered to be one of the top safety prospects in the 2019 NFL Draft pool, recently underwent wrist surgery […]

Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Zach Mettenberger is currently a member of the Memphis Express, a franchise that is part of the newly formed Alliance of American Football. While once again returning to the ranks of professional football, granted not at the NFL level, Mettenberger remains excited to even be able to suit up at this point in […]

The Tennessee Titans failed to reach the postseason as a result of the 2018-19 campaign, due in part to the absence of Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker. Walker notably injured his ankle during the team’s Week 1 loss to the Miami Dolphins and did not return to action for the remainder of the season. […]

The Tennessee Titans were forced to play pretty much the entire 2018 NFL season without Pro Bowl tight end Delanie Walker. With the veteran pass catcher, unfortunately, encountering a season-ending ankle injury during the team’s first game of the regular season against the Miami Dolphins, the Titans ultimately tried to replace Walker with a tight […]

The Chicago Bears are fresh off a season that saw the once heralded franchise return to the playoffs, thanks to the team’s impressive — and very unexpected — 12-4 record. While winning an NFC North division title will surely help carry Chicago into next season, the Bears did not last long come playoff time en […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have not been truly relevant in the grand scheme of the NFL landscape since the struggling NFC South franchise won a Super Bowl title all the way back in 2002-03. It can be argued that the Buccaneers had a little bit of time to shine back in 2015 when Tampa Bay […]

Former Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg is now looking for his second NBA head coaching opportunity after his initial stint in the “Windy City” was anything but successful. Nonetheless, Hoiberg recently made a point to note that making a return to the sideline is definitely in the cards, but might not be the only […]

The Dallas Cowboys won’t be moving on from head coach Jason Garrett just yet, but there is reportedly a new face in Texas. According to a recent report from Todd Archer of ESPN, the Cowboys will be hiring Adam Kleffner to serve as the team’s next assistant offensive line coach. Kleffner will now be making his […]

Philadelphia Sixers big man Joel Embiid is no stranger to controversial statements, this time setting his sights on former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan and his place as the greatest player in NBA history. It is a discussion that many NBA fans, players, and just about everyone on the planet with an opinion, have […]

The Dallas Cowboys always seem to be in the mix for veteran free agents, but very rarely does the once heralded franchise actually pull the trigger. However, this time may be different as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones recently hinted at the possibility of Dallas adding current Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas this offseason. When asked […]

Although Patrick Mahomes has spent just one season as the Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterback, the former first-round NFL Draft pick actually has two professional seasons under his belt as it stands today. Spending one entire season and part of the next in the locker room alongside former Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt, Mahomes is […]

It is no secret that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Adam Thielen has become a staple of the team’s offense over the course of the last two seasons. With Thielen once again impressing throughout the 2018 campaign, despite Minnesota’s overall struggles as a team, the Vikings will almost certainly attempt to retain the veteran wideout for […]

The Atlanta Hawks are no doubt one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. However, it can be argued that they have the most upside compared to other bottom-of-the-barrel teams. With rookie point guard Trae Young and up-and-coming big man John Collins slowly becoming the new faces of the Hawks franchise, veteran forward Taurean […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have struggled all season long on the court, and on Tuesday afternoon, those struggles continued off the court as Cavs big man Tristan Thompson was accused of cheating on Khloe Kardashian. With the rumor mill continuing to swirl all day long on Tuesday, the veteran center has since commented on such accusations […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may or may not reach the postseason this 2018-19 season. Despite signing superstar forward LeBron James over the summer, the slumping Western Conference franchise has been forced to play most of this season without “King James” due to a groin injury. With LeBron James also not getting any younger, the home […]

Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is officially engaged. With a few rings of his own already stashed away at home, the three-time NBA Champion proposed to his girlfriend-turned-fiancee Hazel Renee in style. According to a TMZ report, Draymond Green purchased an engagement ring worth around $300,000. “Draymond was very involved in the design […]

Former NFL running back Zac Stacy has officially found a new home. Not in the NFL, but rather in the newly-formed Alliance of American Football or AAF, where the veteran rusher is already thriving. Over the weekend, Stacy notably became the first running back in Alliance of American Football history to rush for over 100 yards. As […]

One thing is for sure — former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback and 2018 Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray will be headed to the NFL. However, it remains to be seen as to whether the one-time Oakland Athletics prospect will throw at the upcoming NFL Combine. Murray recently released a formal statement announcing that he would not […]

Despite not playing a single down for the Washington Redskins as a rookie in 2018, former LSU Tigers running back Derrius Guice continues to create headlines with the most recent NFL offseason looming. Guice notably missed the entire 2018 campaign due to suffering a season-ending knee injury during the preseason. Nonetheless, it appears as though […]

Although Ben Simmons and Donovan Mitchell are currently in the midst of their second seasons atop the highest level, the subtle back-and-forth between the Philadelphia 76ers star and  the Utah Jazz guard continues. With Ben Simmons infamously being named the NBA Rookie of the Year last season, the Australian star caller notably earned the honor […]

It appears as though the New York Giants will be reevaluating the team’s future once again. No, the Giants don’t appear primed to move on from aging quarterback Eli Manning, but rather All-Pro wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. According to a recent report from Mike Florio of NBC Sports’ Pro Football Talk, the makings of […]

The Green Bay Packers are currently headed toward the beginning of a new era, with first-year head coach Matt LeFleur gearing up to lead the NFC North franchise going forward. As a result of the coaching turnover in Green Bay, franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers has sometimes been looked at as the scapegoat for former Packers […]

The Phoenix Suns currently find themselves in the cellar of the Western Conference standings and won’t be making a playoff push anytime soon. As a result, Suns head coach Igor Kokoskov recently stated that the team needed some time away from one another, making this year’s NBA All-Star break quite a timely hiatus. “We’re all going […]

The New England Patriots can seemingly do wrong when it comes to acquiring or parting ways with talented players. It now appears as though the AFC East powerhouse will attempt to make yet another correct prediction as New England is not expected to place its franchise tag on defensive end Trey Flowers. According to a […]

The 2019 NBA All-Star Game is currently approaching halftime with both teams letting it fly early on. With three-point attempts aplenty highlighting the first half thus far, there have also been a slew of creative and downright thunderous dunks as well. One of those thunderous slams came by way of a Kyle Lowry pass to […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George has rejuvenated his NBA career since re-signing with the Western Conference powerhouse this past offseason. Forming quite the one-two punch alongside Thunder point guard and triple-double machine Russell Westbrook, George has begun to emerge as a serious MVP candidate. With George and Westbrook both taking center stage alongside one […]

The Indiana Pacers will notably be without All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo for the remainder of the 2018-19 campaign. With the former Indiana Hoosiers standout recently suffering a season-ending knee injury, Oladipo was obviously unable to make his way to Charlotte, North Carolina for this year’s NBA All-Star Weekend. Despite the fact that Victor Oladipo […]

Where would the Houston Rockets be without superstar guard James Harden? Probably nowhere near the Western Conference playoff picture, but that apparently doesn’t mean that Harden is the most beloved player in the Rockets’ locker room. According to a recent report from Brian Windhorst of ESPN, some of Harden’s Rockets teammates aren’t too fond of […]

Louisiana Tech pass rusher Jaylon Ferguson has encountered quite the tumultuous few weeks after being disinvited and then reinvited to this year’s NFL Combine. Leading to such a stretch of time, Ferguson was arrested for fighting during his freshman year at Louisiana Tech while the up-and-coming defender was later convicted of simple battery. As a result, per […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has been on some kind of victory tour since leading the heralded AFC East franchise to yet another Super Bowl title. Earning MVP honors as a result of the Patriots’ 13-3 Super Bowl LIII win over the upstart Los Angeles Rams, Edelman’s latest feat was getting the 2019 […]

Former Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt is now officially a member of the Cleveland Browns. Released by the Chiefs midway through the 2018-19 regular season after a video of a domestic violence incident involving Hunt surfaced, the former Toledo standout remained without a job until the conclusion of the most recent campaign. With […]

Former NFL pass rusher Elvis Dumervil has one of the more prolific defensive players during his professional tenure. Suiting up for the Denver Broncos, Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers before hanging up his cleats back in 2017, Dumervil now believes that his legacy will ultimately lead him to Canton, Ohio en route to the […]

Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick remains unemployed despite recently settling his differences with the league — well, on paper anway. However, it remains as clear as ever that the former San Francisco 49ers signal caller wants to return to the NFL ranks with Kaepernick’s lawyer recently speaking out in regards to such a topic. “He […]

The New England Patriots are barely a few weeks removed from the team’s latest Super Bowl title while the heralded AFC East franchise has remained the talk of the town early on in the offseason — and rightfully so. Most recently, Patriots defensive back Devin McCourty explained that New England was just a little tougher […]

The Houston Texans won an AFC South division title and notably returned to the postseason as a result of the 2018 campaign. The up-and-coming franchise also has more than a few cornerstones both on offense and defense as the team’s future continues to look brighter and brighter. So what’s the problem? Well, apparently such an […]

Current New England Patriots pass rusher Kyle Van Noy was previously a member of the Detroit Lions, before eventually being traded away from the “Motor City” midway through the 2016-17 regular season. While splitting his NFL career between Detroit and New England as it stands today, it is abundantly clear that Van Noy no doubt […]