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The New England Patriots are continuing to work on rebuilding their roster. Tom Brady moved on to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and the Patriots eventually found their new franchise quarterback in Mac Jones. However, Jones doesn’t have the offensive weapons he needs just yet. Fortunately, the Patriots are on the hunt for exactly that this […]

Tuesday was a huge day all around the NFL, but it was especially impactful for the Seattle Seahawks. News broke that the Seahawks traded Russell Wilson and a fourth-round pick to the Denver Broncos. In return, Seattle received quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, and five draft picks. Now, the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have a lot of decisions to make this offseason. 25 players are heading towards free agency, including star Leonard Fournette. Although nothing is official, the running back’s most recent Instagram post appears to be a farewell. Take a look for yourself. The caption reads, “They could never say I didn’t give […]

The New York Jets are finally dipping their toes into the chaos of the 2022 NFL Offseason. Ahead of free agency, the team has been discussing a future with Joe Flacco, 2013 Super Bowl MVP. According to ESPN Jets reporter Rich Cimini, the feelings are mutual. He tweeted the news Wednesday morning. Not on the […]

Contract deals and trades are happening all over the league, but the Tennessee Titans have remained pretty quiet. The team has 28 free agents this offseason, including linebacker Harold Landry. Amidst all of the offseason chaos, AJ Brown had a message for his Titans teammate. He tweeted this Tuesday afternoon. I hope we can keep […]

The Seattle Seahawks are officially on the market for a new quarterback. News broke Tuesday afternoon that Russell Wilson is the headliner in a trade between the Seahawks and the Denver Broncos. In exchange for Wilson and a fourth-round pick, the Seahawks will receive quarterback Drew Lock, tight end Noah Fant, defensive lineman Shelby Harris, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers signed Mike Williams to a three-year, $60 million deal. Shortly after the news broke Tuesday afternoon, the Chargers posted the wide receiver’s reaction to the team’s Instagram story. NFL reporter Gilbert Manzano tweeted the clip of Williams smiling ear-to-ear after the deal was finalized. Mike Williams with the biggest smile after […]

Major props to whoever runs the Denver Broncos’ social media accounts. They tweeted this shortly after Russell Wilson’s trade from the Seattle Seahawks to the Broncos was announced. pic.twitter.com/H9Cf6I21b9 — Denver Broncos (@Broncos) March 8, 2022 The GIF is a clip from the film “Cast Away.” The well-known 2000 classic depicts Tom Hanks as Chuck […]

The Denver Broncos have officially found their new quarterback. Russell Wilson is going to Denver in a trade between the Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks. NFL insider Adam Schefter tweeted the news Tuesday afternoon. Blockbuster: After weeks of negotiations, in one of the largest trades in NFL history, the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos have […]

It looks like The Undertaker isn’t the only WWE star that can rise from the dead. WWE legend Stone Cold Steve Austin will be back in the ring at WrestleMania 38. The promotion tweeted a video Tuesday afternoon, announcing the return of the former star. OH HELL YEAH!@SteveAustinBSR has accepted @FightOwensFight's #WrestleMania 38 invitation! pic.twitter.com/7x5t41nDBg […]

The Green Bay Packers officially signed a deal with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers had a hefty price tag following the 2021-2022 NFL season, and the Packers finally found the money to pay the price on Tuesday. Much like Rodgers’, the future of Davante Adams was also up in the air. However, it sounds like the […]

Head coach Tom Crean is suiting up to coach his last game with the Georgia Bulldogs. According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Crean is not expected to be with the team next season. The breakup can be largely attributed to Georgia’s brutal regular-season performance. The Bulldogs finished 14th in the SEC, and lost 25 times (6-25), […]

Mike Krzyzewski has spent over four decades as the head coach of the Duke Blue Devils. He will coach his last regular-season game with the team against North Carolina Saturday night. From 1980 to 2022, Coach K led the team to 1,196 victories, five of them being NCAA Championships. He was offered employment from NBA […]

Roger Federer has spent the last few years of his career battling an ongoing knee injury. He said Saturday that he won’t be participating in any tournament until at least the late summer, according to AP News. Although disappointing, the news isn’t necessarily a surprise to tennis fans. Earlier in the week, Federer’s coach Severan […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been electric since James Harden’s team debut. Harden, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey have dominated the court as the Sixers’ newest “Big Three” the last four games. However, Harden didn’t come to Philadelphia without a little bit of baggage. The NBA star is dealing with an ongoing hamstring injury that cannot […]

News broke Saturday that WNBA star Brittney Griner was arrested in Russia last month on drug smuggling charges. Griner has played for the Phoenix Mercury since she was selected first overall in the 2013 draft. The WNBA and the Mercury released statements as the news of her arrest spread. ESPN’s Marc J. Spears tweeted a […]

DJ Reed is one of 25 Seattle Seahawks players entering the 2022 NFL Free Agency. He first joined the league as a fifth-round pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2018 NFL Draft. The cornerback spent two full seasons with the 49ers and went to the Super Bowl with them in 2020. In the […]

Representatives from the Dallas Cowboys and the other 29 NFL teams took part in the 2022 NFL Combine. Coaches and front office staff from across the league came to Indianapolis for the week-long event ahead of the 2022 NFL Draft. However, longtime Cowboys general manager Jerry Jones didn’t make the trip. The 79-year-old GM is […]

Melvin Ingram is one of 28 free agents for the Kansas City Chiefs this offseason. The Pittsburgh Steelers traded Ingram to the Chiefs roughly halfway through the 2021 regular season. In exchange, the Steelers got a sixth-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft this April. In his 10th season in the NFL, Ingram recorded 25 […]

The Green Bay Packers are working this offseason to ensure that Aaron Rodgers stays with the team. Meanwhile, he is chasing a high salary and is open to offers outside of Green Bay. While it isn’t basketball related, NBA legend Charles Barkley has a lot of thoughts when it comes to the Packers and Rodgers […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to wreak havoc on businesses across the world, including the Brooklyn Nets. Kyrie Irving decided not to be vaccinated against the virus and is unable to play in New York City due to their COVID-19 inoculation mandate. In late February, New York City Mayor Eric Adams said that he would […]

Leonard Fournette is one of 26 players on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers entering free agency this offseason. The 27-year-old running back is coming off of his one-year,$3,250,000 contract with the Buccaneers. The deal included $3,250,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $3,250,000, according to Spotrac. Now, the star running back is on the market […]

The Golden State Warriors are one of the top teams in the NBA. They are in second place in the Western Conference with a dominating record of 43-20. However, they are going through a rough patch as of recent. The Warriors are on a three-game losing streak and have gone 1-3 out of the 2022 […]

The MLB Lockout continues after three months with no end in sight. In fact, recent reports make it harder to believe that a deal will be made anytime soon. Thursday, news broke that four MLB team owners were against the league’s proposed luxury tax increase. According to The Athletic, these are owners Arturo Moreno of […]

Mitchell Trubisky lived in the shadow of Josh Allen this past season. Allen led the Buffalo Bills to the AFC East title and a long playoff run. The team made it to the divisional round, where they suffered a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Trubisky made short appearances in four games throughout […]

The Cleveland Browns, along with the rest of the NFL, attended the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. 2022 NFL Draft prospects spent the week proving themselves as potential additions to the 32 teams. However, the Browns made it clear that they are focused on their quarterback being Baker Mayfield moving forward. Browns beat reporter Mary Kay Cabot […]

NFL Draft prospects spent the week proving their worth as players on the field at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. However, one quarterback in particular displayed more than just football skills at this year’s showcase. Twitter user Ryan Lacey tweeted a video of a scene he witnessed at the Combine. According to the tweet, Lacey […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving helped make history. The point guard hired his stepmother, Shetellia Riley as his new agent. Riley is reportedly the only black woman currently representing an NBA player. NBA insider Shams Charania tweeted the news Thursday afternoon. Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has hired Shetellia Riley Irving as his new agent. […]

The WWE is the largest professional wrestling promotion in the world. However, the company announced that Russia is being excluded from its broadcasts. Sportscaster Jon Alba tweeted the WWE’s statement Thursday morning. Wow. #WWE just announced it is terminating broadcast relationships with Russia and has ended WWE Network services in the country. pic.twitter.com/pjmBj7CRYJ — Jon […]

The Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle as they enter the second half of the NBA season. Stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis have missed game time recently due to injuries, and the team hasn’t won back-to-back games since the beginning of January. Regardless of injuries, the Lakers are stacked with stars, including Russell […]

Deshaun Watson last took the game-day field for the Houston Texans in the 2020-2021 NFL Season. He has since lost his spot in the starting lineup and is looking to find a new place of employment. Watson has spent the beginning of the 2022 NFL Offseason working with his personal quarterback coaches, Quincy Avery and […]

Along with the rest of the NFL, representatives of the Miami Dolphins attended the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. General manager Chris Grier answered questions from the media Wednesday regarding the future of the franchise. He was asked about the future of Tua Tagovailoa and the possibility of Deshaun Watson joining the squad as the starter […]

The Philadelphia Eagles spoke to the media Wednesday afternoon at the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine. Head coach Nick Sirianni and general manager Howie Roseman answered questions regarding the draft, their three first-round picks, and, of course, the quarterback position. Roseman was asked about the possibility of acquiring Deshaun Watson to replace Jalen Hurts as the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have been struggling to win recently due to injuries and other personal decisions within the star-studded roster. However, Kevin Durant is expected to play Thursday night in his first game since January 15. NBA insider Shams Charania tweeted the news Wednesday afternoon. Nets star Kevin Durant is expected to return Thursday vs. […]

Conor McGregor is interested in buying Chelsea Football Club from owner Roman Abramovich. The MMA fighter expressed his interest via Twitter Wednesday morning, shortly after Abramovich announced that it was up for sale. He tagged the official Twitter account of Chelsea in his tweet, writing, “I wish to explore this.” I wish to explore this. […]

The 2022 NFL Draft is quickly approaching and the league and prospects are preparing for its arrival. However, the 2022 quarterback class has gotten a bad rap ahead of the April 28 draft. There isn’t a “standout star” like Trevor Lawrence or Mac Jones, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t quality quarterbacks to choose from. […]

The Phoenix Suns are the top team in the Western Conference with a dominating record of 49-12. However, recent blows to their starting lineup could hinder their success moving forward. Most recently, news broke that Devin Booker has entered the Suns’ COVID-19 health and safety protocols. NBA Insider Shams Charania tweeted the news Wednesday afternoon. […]

In mid-January, Jameson Williams announced that he will be available in the 2022 NFL Draft. The announcement came just days after the Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver tore his ACL in the College Football Championship. Alabama went on to lose the National Championship to the Georgia Bulldogs with a final score of 33-18. Fortunately for […]

The Atlanta Hawks are having a rough time since they got back to work after the 2022 NBA All-Star Break, and it hasn’t gone unnoticed. Bogdan Bogdanovic voiced his recent frustrations with the team’s lack of consistency. The Athletic reporter Chris Kirschner tweeted some of Bogdanovic’s quotes after the Hawks’ Tuesday night loss to the […]