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The New York Jets are slowly but surely getting into the 2022 NFL Offseason action. Earlier this week, news broke that Joe Flacco was returning to New York to be Zach Wilson’s backup quarterback. Now, the team is adding talent to its special teams. The Jets signed former Dallas Cowboys placekicker Greg Zuerlein. The team […]

The Atlanta Hawks aren’t having a spectacular season. In fact, the team is statistically as average as it gets. The Hawks just evened out their record with a huge win over the Golden State Warriors. With a record of 37-37, Atlanta is 10th in the Eastern Conference. Despite the Hawks’ mediocre-at-best season, Trae Young is […]

The Miami Dolphins have been crunching numbers since signing Tyreek Hill to his giant contract. News broke Friday that Miami adjusted Byron Jones and Clayton Fejedelem’s contracts to counter the effects of Hill’s deal on the salary cap. According to the Miami Herald, the team created $750 thousand in cap space by renegotiating Fejedelem’s contract […]

Internet star Jake Paul began his professional boxing career in January of 2020. Since then, the 25-year-old is undefeated in his five professional matches, and he’s looking to go 6-0 this August. There is no information on a scheduled match, but the young fighter teased a late-summer return to the ring. “August, I’m back baby,” […]

James Harden may have just joined the Philadelphia 76ers, but he’s been in the NBA for quite some time. In over a decade of professional basketball, Harden has played with and against some of the greatest basketball players of all time. That being said, the former MVP’s opinion on this year’s honor shouldn’t be overlooked. […]

The Cleveland Browns held Deshaun Watson’s introductory press conference Friday afternoon. Watson’s trade and signing was the most controversial transaction in the offseason due to his recent legal trouble. With that in mind, the media was ready with questions to press the new Browns’ quarterback. Many are wondering why the Browns never got the opinions […]

The Murray State Racers are one of many teams working within the coaching carousel of the NCAA. After seven seasons as the Racers head coach, Matt McMahon was hired as the head coach of the LSU Tigers. Former Racers coach Steve Prohm is heading back to Murray State to fill the head coaching vacancy. ESPN […]

The Chicago Bulls are fifth in the East, but could quickly lose that spot if the team doesn’t turn their season around. Chicago has lost eight of its last 11 games and is currently on a two-game losing streak. The team has done a lot of talking when it comes to climbing out of this […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers gained instant popularity when Tom Brady came to town. The legendary quarterback made Tampa care about football and won a championship his first year with the team. Like the rest of Tampa, young Broadway star Benjamin Pasek is a huge Buccaneers and Brady fan. Pasek is a supporting actor in Music […]

Last Thursday, the Cleveland Browns were out of contention for quarterback Deshaun Watson…or so we thought. Word around the league was that Watson was deciding between the New Orleans Saints and the Atlanta Falcons as his next place of employment. However, the dark horse prevailed, and Watson joined the Browns, leaving NFL fans stunned. Apparently, […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are slowly but surely dipping their toes into the world of the 2022 NFL Free Agency. Recently, the team landed former Indianapolis Colts receiver Zach Pascal and former Carolina Panthers linebacker Haason Reddick. Thursday afternoon, news broke that the Eagles re-signed Derek Barnett to a two-year deal. The defensive end was one […]

The Miami Dolphins recently acquired Tyreek Hill in a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the team had to give up a whole lot of picks to score the star receiver. This trade included a first-round pick (29th), a second-round pick (50th), and a fourth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. It also […]

The Miami Dolphins are bulking up their roster ahead of the 2022-2023 NFL season. The team acquired two big names this offseason: former New Orleans Saints’ Terron Armstead and former Kansas City Chiefs’ Tyreek Hill. The two arrived in Miami and had media availability first the first time as members of the Dolphins Thursday afternoon. […]

Draymond Green is one of the top contributors to the Golden State Warriors. However, he might be taking a personal day in the future. He is planning on taking the night off when LeBron James inevitably breaks the all-time NBA points record. On his podcast, The Draymond Green Show, the Warriors star made the announcement […]

Tyreek Hill, the newest Miami Dolphins receiver, is on his way to the sunshine state. The team tweeted a clip of Hill addressing Dolphins Nation Thursday morning en route to Miami. 🐆 checking in. #FinsUp x @cheetah pic.twitter.com/wTehGKeqUI — Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) March 24, 2022 In the video, Hill expressed his excitement to join the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have been relatively quiet this offseason, despite a few re-signings and some small free agency acquisitions. The 2022 NFL Offseason is the perfect time for the Birds to kick the team rebuild into high gear. Philadelphia has three first-round draft picks and the ability to cut ties with less productive players. The […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made a few small offseason moves and acquisitions. Most recently, the team signed free agent Zach Pascal. The Eagles signed the wide receiver to a one-year, $1.5 million guaranteed deal with $1 million available in incentives. Pro Football Focus NFL reporter Ari Meirov tweeted the final details Wednesday afternoon. Contract terms: […]

Wednesday afternoon, news broke that the Kansas City Chiefs were trading Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins. Hours after the blockbuster trade went public, Chiefs head coach Andy Reid voiced his opinion on the deal. He seemed to view the situation as bittersweet and noted his appreciation towards Hill and all of his contributions to […]

Conor McGregor hasn’t competed in a UFC match since July of last year. However, his comeback to the ring is the least of the Irishman’s immediate priorities. According to Irish Independent writer Robin Schiller, McGregor was arrested in west Dublin Tuesday evening for dangerous driving. Schiller’s article states that McGregor was driving his Bentley Continental […]

The Golden State Warriors are struggling to hold their spot at the top of the Western Conference. With Steph Curry out until April 1 with a sprained ligament in his left foot, the team is on a three-game losing streak. The streak will likely be extended to four since the Warriors are resting multiple starters […]

News broke Wednesday that Tyreek Hill was traded to the Miami Dolphins. The Kansas City Chiefs traded the star wide receiver for three 2022 NFL Draft selections and two 2023 NFL Draft picks. But what’s in it for the Cheetah? Hill got a four-year contract extension worth $120 million, including $72.2 million guaranteed and an […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are well on their way to the postseason tournament. The Sixers roster looks completely different than it did when the season kicked off in October. New faces replaced old ones in Philly’s attempt to win a championship. With a new roster comes new lineups and plays, and this has certainly caused a […]

News broke Wednesday morning that the Kansas City Chiefs are entertaining trade offers for Tyreek Hill. The star wide receiver has been a huge contributor to the Chiefs and was expected to land a huge contract extension in Kansas City. However, those negotiations have come to a standstill, and multiple teams throughout the league have […]

The Philadelphia Flyers participated in a blockbuster trade with the Florida Panthers last week with Claude Giroux as the headliner. In exchange for their longtime captain, Philadelphia acquired Owen Tippett, a 2024 first-round pick, and a 2023 third-round pick. Rumors and reports on the trade circulated for weeks before the deal was officially announced on […]

The Los Angeles Chargers and the Las Vegas Raiders have made big moves this offseason. Now, a big rivalry is brewing in the AFC West because of new roster acquisitions. J.C. Jackson expects a lot out of his new team in Los Angeles. According to Chargers reporter Gilbert Manzano, Jackson is ready to take on […]

The Indiana Pacers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 129-98 Sunday night. After the loss, Jusuf Nurkic got into an altercation with a Pacers fan, which ended in the Blazers center throwing the fan’s phone towards the stands. The NBA fined Nurkic $40 thousand for his postgame actions and announced the decision Tuesday afternoon. Shortly after […]

Sunday night, the Indiana Pacers destroyed the Portland Trail Blazers in a 129-98 blowout win. Although he didn’t play in the loss, Blazers’ Jusuf Nurkic made headlines Sunday night just moments after the final buzzer. The Portland center was caught on camera confronting a heckling Pacers fan. Nurkic gets very close to the fan before […]

The Kansas City Chiefs were so close to the big game this past season, but they couldn’t come up with the AFC Championship Game win against the Cincinnati Bengals. Now, the team is working towards strengthening its roster to reclaim the Super Bowl title. Most recently, the Chiefs signed free agent Corey Coleman, a former […]

The New England Patriots have one of the most efficient and successful recruitment teams in the NFL. This offseason, the team has been focusing on receivers and linemen. Recently, Matthew Judon unofficially joined the Patriots’ offseason recruitment process. Tuesday afternoon, the linebacker tweeted Odell Beckham Jr., a free agent from the Los Angeles Rams. Judon […]

It’s that point in the offseason where teams are solidifying their quarterbacks, and the Minnesota Vikings are doing just that. After the Vikings’ huge deal with Kirk Cousins, the team re-signed quarterback Sean Mannion to be his backup for another year. NFL reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted the news Tuesday morning. The #Vikings are re-signing backup […]

The Buffalo Bills have been relatively quiet this offseason compared to other teams throughout the league. One of those teams is the Cleveland Browns, which recently acquired quarterback Deshaun Watson in a shocking trade. Saturday afternoon, news broke that the two teams participated in the latest NFL quarterback transaction. Case Keenum was traded to the […]

The Indianapolis Colts traded Carson Wentz and a 2022 second-round pick to the Washington Commanders this offseason. In exchange, the Colts received a 2022 second and third-round pick, and a 2023 third-round pick that could become a second if Wentz plays 70 percent of plays next season. While the Colts got a lot of draft […]

The Golden State Warriors have gone the entire season without James Wiseman. The young center has yet to make his season debut due to his long-term right knee injury. He suffered the meniscus tear in April of 2021 and hasn’t suited up for Golden State since. Things started to look up for the center. He […]

The Golden State Warriors are well on their way to a playoff run. They are third in the Western Conference with a dominating 47-23 record. However, a few younger guys on the squad have yet to experience the chaos of the NBA playoffs. The intensity of the postseason tournament is much different than that of […]

After losing five of their last six games, the Los Angeles Lakers earned a much-needed win Friday night. Down three with seconds left, Russell Westbrook made a three-pointer to force overtime against the Toronto Raptors. Tie it at the buzzer? Why Not? pic.twitter.com/q50pxcP9F8 — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) March 19, 2022 The clutch three broke […]

After spending his entire professional career with the Dallas Cowboys, Randy Gregory is headed to the Denver Broncos. He rejected a three-year, $30 million deal with his former team for the exact same deal in Denver. However, money wasn’t the only thing that played a factor in Gregory’s decision. According to the defensive end, Russell […]

Well-respected NFL reporter John Clayton passed away Friday at 67 years old after battling a brief illness. The entire NFL is mourning the tragic loss of Clayton, lovingly nicknamed “The Professor.” Clayton became one of the first NFL insiders for ESPN in 1995 and quickly became an iconic media member throughout the league. NFL Commissioner […]

Deshaun Watson is expected to reboot his NFL career with his recent trade from the Houston Texans to the Cleveland Browns. Shortly after the trade was announced, many professional athletes took to Twitter to publicize their reactions. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer tweeted his excitement while sprinkling in his controversial opinion. Congrats @deshaunwatson on […]

The Atlanta Falcons are backpedaling after the team’s supposedly fool-proof plan failed to come to fruition. Atlanta was almost certain that they would be the team picking up Deshaun Watson only hours ago. Now, the former Houston Texans quarterback is the newest face of the Cleveland Browns, and the Falcons are panicking. Matt Ryan has […]