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The Carolina Panthers suffered another loss on Sunday, marking the team’s fourth consecutive defeat. As the team continues to cycle through quarterbacks, head coach Matt Rhule has not been afraid to be vocally critical of his signal-callers. Well, after the 31-14 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Rhule didn’t hesitate to call out a costly mistake […]

The Tennessee Titans took a loss in Week 15 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a game they probably should have won. If you ask Titans DB Kevin Byard, he feels the blame should fall upon the officials. Via Turron Davenport, after the game, Byard was heated when talking to the media, going as far as […]

A scary play occurred late in the New York Giants Week 15 clash against the Dallas Cowboys. On a meaningless fourth-quarter play, Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard went down with what appeared to be a potentially serious leg injury. Per Ralph Vacchiano of SNY, Shepard went to the ground in pain almost immediately after stepping […]

The Baltimore Ravens will be without starting quarterback Lamar Jackson on Sunday due to a bone bruise in his ankle. That means Baltimore is destined to start its backup quarterback in Week 15. Just who that backup is, however, depends upon who you ask. NFL insider Ian Rapoport had a hilarious typo when breaking the […]

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom has never been afraid to make his opinion heard. After all, he legally changed his last name to “Freedom,” and is frequently calling out inequalities across the globe via Twitter. Freedom hasn’t backed away from much in terms of who he is willing to call out, and he’s just […]

Amid the possibility that the Denver Broncos are sold in 2022, former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning’s name has frequently been thrown around as a potential heir to the franchise. Owner Pat Bowlen seems likely to sell the NFL franchise, and while Manning is well short of the $3 billion valuation of the franchise, though that […]

The New England Patriots Week 15 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts saw Bill Belichick and Co. fall short of extending their winning streak to eight games. The Patriots were playing from behind throughout the entire 27-17 loss, having let Indianapolis jump out to an early lead in the first half. New England was never able […]

After being expected to partake in road games for the Brooklyn Nets following a recent decision from the team, point guard Kyrie Irving was placed in COVID-19 protocols. His 2021-22 NBA debut will be further delayed by his placement in the NBA’s protocols. Irving has been posting controversial messages and images to social media throughout […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is one of the most decorated players to ever suit up under center in the NFL. He is almost certain to add to his legacy on Sunday, as he’s within striking distance of surpassing a fellow longtime quarterback on the NFL’s all-time passing yards list. Roethlisberger needs just 27 passing […]

After a Jake Paul right hook sent Tyron Woodley limply to the deck in their boxing match on Saturday, just about everyone has been weighing in on who the YouTube star should fight next. Paul remains undefeated in his boxing career, though he’s never fought a real boxer, and one of the latest people to […]

UPDATE: This game has been postponed after prior reporting said it was a possibility, according to the NBA.  The Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to play the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday. But after the latest wave of positive COVID-19 tests, the game could be in jeopardy. According to Shams Charania, the Sixers-Pelicans showdown could be […]

The Carolina Panthers are deploying one of the more unique offenses in the NFL right now, and just about nobody is pleased with it. Head coach Matt Rhule seemingly has no idea what direction he wants to go in terms of the franchise’s starting quarterback, opting to use two different QBs instead of naming one […]

Florida Gators redshirt junior QB Emory Jones is reportedly planning to leave the program at the conclusion of the season, according to Yahoo’s Pete Thamel. Jones will enter the transfer portal after a rocky season as the Gators’ starting quarterback, marking one of many changes headed to the program. NEW: Florida redshirt junior QB Emory […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ recent struggles have seen the team fall to 6-7 on the year, having lost five of their previous six games. The offense has been stagnant during their poor run of form, and the Raiders have failed to score more than 17 points in all but one game during that stretch. Their […]

Green Bay Packers star wide receiver Davante Adams was flagged for offensive pass interference against the Bears. Though, as far as he’s concerned, the call was nothing less than blasphemous. When asked by reporters for his opinion on the P.I. call, Adams had a hilarious response. Via ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, Adams jokingly requested a DNA […]

Dallas Cowboys rookie sensation Micah Parsons has taken the league by storm with his phenomenal play in 2021, having adapted seamlessly to life in the NFL. After recording his 12th sack of the season in Week 14, Parsons received some bold comparisons to one of, if not the single greatest defensive player of all time, […]

The San Francisco 49ers could be without two key offensive weapons in Week 15 for their matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, both George Kittle and Elijah Mitchell did not practice for the Niners on Wednesday, casting some uncertainty into their playing status for Week 15. #49ers RB Elijah Mitchell (concussion, […]

With a Los Angeles Chargers Week 15 showdown against the Kansas City Chiefs on the slate for Thursday, both sides will be eager to continue their strong run of form. Ahead of the Chargers-Chiefs game, we have some Chargers Week 15 predictions. The Chargers enter this one having won back-to-back games and three of their […]

The Miami Dolphins have, rather graciously, extended a lifeline to a troubled former first-round pick. Former Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Damon Arnette, who was released by the team earlier this season after posting a disturbing video in which he was brandishing weapons and making threats, has been signed to Miami’s practice squad, per Cameron Wolfe. […]

The Cleveland Browns were ravaged by COVID-19 this week, placing a plethora of players on the COVID/Reserve list. Among the players out with the illness include Baker Mayfield, Jarvis Landry, Austin Hooper, and Jedrick Wills, among others. Head coach Kevin Stefanski also tested positive Wednesday. Tight end David Njoku had been placed on the COVID […]

Danny Ainge is back in the NBA. The former Boston Celtics executive retired the team’s President in June, but clearly felt the urge to get back involved in an NBA front office. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, Ainge has accepted a role with the Utah Jazz to become the organization’s alternate governor and CEO Jazz of […]

FC Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero officially retired from soccer on Wednesday due to a recently-discovered heart condition. In an emotional press conference on Wednesday, a teary-eyed Aguero bid his farewell to the Barcelona supporters. Afterwards, Aguero’s close friend and Argentine national teammate Lionel Messi spoke on his compatriot’s retirement. Via CBS Sports’ Golazo Show, Messi […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry made NBA history on Tuesday night, breaking Ray Allen’s all-time 3-point record in the first quarter against the New York Knicks. Waking up on Wednesday morning, Curry left a video message for his fans after the historic night, detailing just how grateful he is for all the support […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins suffered an injury late during the team’s Monday Night Football loss against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Kliff Kingsbury has offered an update on the star wideout, and it brings about some concern for the team. Per NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Hopkins is dealing with a knee injury […]

In a shock decision on Wednesday, the No. 1 recruit in high school football’s Class of 2022 has decided to flip his commitment. Cornerback Travis Hunter, who had initially committed to join Mike Norvell and Florida State, has had a last-minute change of heart and has decided that Tallahassee is no longer in his future. […]

The New Orleans Saints Week 14 thrashing of the New York Jets was a much-needed performance from a team that had dropped its previous three games. The Saints controlled the game from start to finish and never let up against the Jets, securing their sixth win of the season and maintaining a spot in the […]

The Denver Broncos Week 14 win against the Detroit Lions was a huge boost for the team as they vie to stay in contention for the playoffs. The team showed out in honor of the late Demaryius Thomas, in what was an emotional afternoon in the Mile High City. The 38-10 win was exactly the […]

The New York Jets Week 14 loss to the New Orleans Saints was an embarrassing performance in just about every sense of the word. The defense was outclassed both through the air and on the ground, while the offense failed to get much of anything going throughout the entire game. Robert Saleh’s squad fell to […]

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge has endured a disappointing tenure during his first two seasons at the helm of the team. He’s amassed a dismal 10-19 record thus far into his first two years as the Giants head coach and rumors have made the rounds regarding his job security come the season’s end. […]

Following a tough loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football, Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury has revealed a worrying update regarding two key offensive weapons. According to Darren Urban, Kingsbury told reporters that both DeAndre Hopkins and James Conner underwent an MRI after the game. Kliff Kingsbury said DeAndre Hopkins is […]

One of the highlights of the Los Angeles Rams‘ Monday Night Football victory over the Arizona Cardinals was Odell Beckham’s touchdown celebration. The star wideout channeled his inner-Dale Brown in order to replicate some hilarious self-defense moves for his end zone routine. After the game, Commander Dale Brown, who is the president of D.U.S.T., or […]

After going viral for his touchdown celebration on Monday Night, Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. had a far less enjoyable Tuesday. According to NFL insider Josina Anderson, Beckham Jr. tested positive for COVID-19 and has been placed on the COVID list by the Rams. I'm told #Rams WR Odell Beckham Jr. has […]

Sean Payton is one of the most renowned head coaches in NFL history, and now his story will be getting told in the form of a Netflix movie. As for who will play the New Orleans Saints boss? Well, in a touch of casting magic, Netflix managed to get the one and only Kevin James […]

After a record 37 positive COVID tests were returned by the NFL on Monday, the Cleveland Browns revealed that they had placed eight players on the COVID list on Tuesday. In an announcement by the team, the Browns reported eight new positive tests among players and subsequently placed the players on the reserve list. We've […]

Bill Belichick received some high praise from Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury recently and has now gone and returned the compliment. After Kingsbury stated that the NFL’s Coach of the Year award should be renamed in honor of Belichick, the New England Patriots head coach, in his own words, “tossed the bouquet right back” […]

The NFL was hit with its single-highest number of positive COVID-19 tests on Monday, with as many as 37 players reportedly testing positive and being placed on the COVID list, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. Among the players to test positive were Los Angeles Rams’ Tyler Higbee and Jalen Ramsey, Washington Football Team defensive […]

In February 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada will be the place to be. According to reports from Vincent Bonsignore of the Review-Journal, Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, will play host to the Super Bowl in 2024. The Super Bowl is coming to Las Vegas. https://t.co/5nmSWAYe0y — Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) December 13, 2021 An […]

The Seattle Seahawks Week 14 victory over the Houston Texans was a much-needed win for a team that just refuses to throw in the towel on the 2021 campaign. Despite a dismal start to the year, the Seahawks have now pulled off back-to-back victories and find themselves at 5-8. While the playoffs remain a longshot […]

Among the multitude of positive COVID tests in the NFL on Monday was Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison. The loss of Dalvin Cook’s backup could be a significant blow for Minnesota, but the team has already reacted to the news, signing a veteran running back to ease some of the workload off of Cook’s […]