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Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has had a laundry list of questionable instances of concerning behavior, yet his talents landed him opportunity after opportunity in the NFL. But it looks like he won’t be able to rebound from his latest antics. Brown’s bizarre exit from Sunday’s game against the New York Jets […]

The Green Bay Packers have long been awaiting the return of star safety Jaire Alexander, who was placed on IR after suffering a shoulder injury in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. After being cleared to return last week, Alexander didn’t feature for the Packers in Week 16. The expectation was that he’d get a […]

Antonio Brown effectively quit on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their Week 17 clash against the New York Jets. The embattled wide receiver was seen removing his pads on the sideline and throwing some of his clothing into the stands. He then proceeded to gallop across the end zone, in the middle of a live […]

Just about everyone expected the New England Patriots to make quick work of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17, and that’s just what occurred on Sunday. The Patriots clinched a spot in the playoffs in the blowout victory against Trevor Lawrence’s Jaguars and just about everyone was fired up over the berth. Well, everyone except […]

The Chicago Bears dominated the New York Giants on Sunday, with veteran defensive end Robert Quinn acting as one of the key contributors for the Bears. During the win, Quinn picked up his 18th sack of the season, setting the single-season record for the Chicago Bears, having bested the mark previously owned by legendary defender […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to defeat the New York Jets on a game-winning drive orchestrated by Brady himself in Week 17. That, however, won’t be the main talking point from the game, if it even gets mentioned at all. Wide receiver Antonio Brown had an outburst on the sideline that saw […]

The Philadelphia Eagles picked up a hard-fought victory over the Washington Football Team on Sunday, improving to 9-7 in the process. While Jalen Hurts wasn’t as mobile as usual for the Eagles, the offensive line managed to protect him throughout the game, surrendering just one sack against Washington. Well, Hurts was nearly sacked again while […]

The NFL world was left awestruck on Sunday after Antonio Brown had yet another bizarre outburst. This one occurred on the sideline during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers‘ Week 17 matchup with the New York Jets. Reports indicate that AB had been benched by Bruce Arians, prompting the wideout to remove his gear and undershirt before […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were wrapped up in a far-too competitive matchup with the New York Jets in Week 17, and it seems tensions have boiled over to unforeseen heights on the Buccaneers’ sidelines. Wide receiver Antonio Brown was seen removing his gear and clothing and tossing them to the crowd, before walking across the […]

Cooper Kupp’s prolific 2021 season continued on Sunday for the Los Angeles Rams, as he and Matthew Stafford connected for a first-half touchdown, bringing Kupp’s season tally to 15. With his 15th TD grab, Kupp officially entered elite company among some of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. According to Lindsey Thiry, Kupp is […]

A scary incident occurred in the first half of the Washington Football Team’s Week 17 matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles. After attempting to catch a pass along the sideline, tight end Ricky Seals-Jones was unable to slow down his momentum and crashed into a cameraman on the sideline. Both Seals-Jones and the cameraman were shaken […]

While Matthew Stafford has been extremely impressive during his debut season with the Los Angeles Rams, there’s one key area where the veteran quarterback has struggled. Stafford has seemingly developed an affinity for throwing pick-6’s, and he added another to his season tally in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens. Stafford’s pick-6 to Chuck […]

Manchester United is looking to shore up the squad during the January transfer window, and sometimes the best way to do so is via addition by subtraction. Many clubs across Europe and South America had been linked to veteran striker Edinson Cavani, who has served in a backup role for the Red Devils this season. […]

The Denver Broncos have some areas to address in the offseason, and one of those is surely the future of head coach Vic Fangio. Fangio is in his third year as head coach of the Broncos, though he’s yet to guide the team to a winning season. Fangio has logged a 19-28 coaching record through […]

Both Barcelona and Manchester United need to make some moves in the January transfer window if either club has any hopes of turning around their disappointing campaigns. With two of the biggest clubs in the world struggling to find form, perhaps they may look to one another in order to provide a spark to their […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers Week 17 matchup will see them take on the New York Jets in an inter-conference clash. It’ll be a reunion of sorts as Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski are set to square off with their former rivals for the first time since moving out to Tampa Bay. Ahead of the Buccaneers-Jets […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set to play their final home game of the 2021 season on Monday when they host the Cleveland Browns during primetime. This game has the potential to be so much more than a standard rivalry matchup, however. Recent rumors and reports have suggested that Ben Roethlisberger has been in contact with […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s Week 16 performance against the Baltimore Ravens won’t be forgotten anytime soon. The second-year quarterback dominated Baltimore’s secondary in one of the greatest passing performances in NFL history. A few days removed from the 525-yard spectacle, Burrow was asked by the press whether he’d seen anything in the tapes of […]

The Seattle Seahawks had a rough go of things in 2022, dealing with injuries to key players and ultimately falling well short of expectations. After running back Chris Carson was lost for the season due to a neck injury, the Seahawks brought aboard future Hall of Famer Adrian Peterson to provide some depth out of […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has had his name in headlines far more frequently than he’d like during the 2021-22 NBA season. Trade rumors have been making the rounds regarding Portland’s franchise cornerstone, and it seems that Lillard is growing tired of all the rumblings. In a cryptic Instagram post on Wednesday, Lillard […]

The Dallas Cowboys are slated for a crucial matchup against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 17, and it seems that their defense is feeling upbeat ahead of the bout. In particular, rookie sensation Micah Parsons was full of confidence heading into Sunday’s matchup, and he had a rather bizarre comparison for himself and fellow defensive […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were without Travis Kelce for their Week 16 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the team didn’t miss a step in his absence. After a statement victory over the Steelers, extending their winning streak to eight games, the Chiefs are set to get a big boost ahead of their Week 17 […]

The Seattle Mariners declined the option on Kyle Seager’s contract for the 2022 season, making the veteran third baseman a free agent for the first time in his career. Seager was due to make $20 million if kept on the Mariners’ roster this coming season, but instead was paid a $2 million buyout from the […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley has taken a lot of flak lately amid the Giants’ struggles. After refusing to meet with the media following the Giants’ Week 16 loss, Barkley was available to the press on Wednesday. With the Giants out of reach of the playoffs, Barkley was asked whether he was considering […]

The Minnesota Vikings are in must-win mode if they want to make the NFL Playoffs, but their chances at doing so took a big hit ahead of their Week 17 clash with the rival Green Bay Packers. Star wide receiver Adam Thielen has been banged up with an ankle injury of late, and the Vikings […]

The Green Bay Packers have been without star defensive back Jaire Alexander for most of the season after he suffered a shoulder injury in Week 4. Alexander and the Packers opted against surgery, which kept the possibility open for the Pro Bowl cornerback to return during the regular season. Well, the Packers’ last chance to […]

The Indianapolis Colts are in a bit of a quarterback conundrum following the positive COVID-19 test submitted by Carson Wentz on Tuesday. While the NFL’s new COVID protocols would enable Wentz to return before Sunday’s matchup, should he be asymptomatic, there’s no guarantee that he’ll be able to play. Well, head coach Frank Reich and […]

The Tennessee Titans have been without superstar running back Derrick Henry for the better part of the 2021 season. Henry’s been sidelined since Week 8 after undergoing surgery on his injured foot. But he seems to be making excellent progress in his recovery, and the Titans’ latest social media activity will have fans going nuts. […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield has struggled to live up to expectations in 2021. Despite showing extreme toughness to fight through injury on a weekly basis, Mayfield’s on-field performance has been sub-optimal, much to the dismay of Browns fans. The fans in Cleveland have been vocal about their displeasure with his play, but it seems […]

The sports world was shaken by the passing of NFL legend John Madden on Tuesday. Madden’s legacy in the NFL cannot be understated, and he’s had an everlasting impact on the game of football across multiple generations. Upon the news of the 85-year-old’s passing, many notable figures took to social media to share their reaction […]

The NFL and NFLPA officially adopted the CDC’s adjust COVID-19 guidelines on Tuesday, bringing forth some significant changes to the league’s protocols. Among the marquee adjustments includes the amount of time a player needs to isolate themselves after a positive test, slashing the figure from 10 days to five. In addition to that change, Lindsay […]

Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson has been sidelined since Week 14 after contracting COVID-19, but it looks as if the veteran is nearing a return to the field. Robinson admitted he was hit hard by the virus, not having been asymptomatic like many of the players to test positive in recent weeks. Per Mark […]

The NFL has officially adopted modified COVID-19 protocols in accordance with the updated CDC guidelines, which will drastically shorten the time needed for an asymptomatic player to return from the standard isolation period, whether or not they are vaccinated, according to Tom Pelissero. One player in particular comes to mind among those who will benefit […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to get rocked by both COVID and injuries, having lost many key players over the past few weeks. Well, you can add another critical member of the squad to that list. Per Ian Rapoport, Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians is among the latest individuals to be placed on the COVID-19 […]

College football is undergoing a minor crisis as multiple bowl games have been cancelled due to COVID-19 outbreaks. The latest bowl game to get called off was the Holiday Bowl, which was set to feature the UCLA Bruins and the NC State Wolfpack. The reason for the cancellation was a significant outbreak of positive COVID […]

Kemba Walker did not get off to a great start with the New York Knicks, with coach Tom Thibodeau going as far as to bench the veteran point guard for a brief stint. Walker returned to the rotation following an injury to Derrick Rose, and the difference in his play ever since has been night […]

The New England Patriots suffered a significant blow on Monday after they placed star defensive end Matthew Judon on the COVID-19 list. The move had fans expecting Judon to be sidelined for Week 17’s bout against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but that may not be the case after all. Per NESN’s Zack Cox, the Patriots are […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are already looking ahead towards the 2022 season, and one of their top priorities will be finding a new head coach to replace Urban Meyer. Reports indicate that the Jaguars are actively requesting permission from teams to interview staff members for their vacancy, and it looks as if they’ve identified two teams […]

The Golden State Warriors have been hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak, with multiple key players sidelined while in the NBA’s health and safety protocols. While the team is down a few vital pieces, one member of the rotation is nearly ready to make his return to the floor. According to Shams Charania, Jordan Poole […]