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Houston Rockets big man Christian Wood is close to returning to the floor. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported Wood has resumed basketball activities. He is unlikely to play in the team’s matchup with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday but is close to being activated. Rockets center Christian Wood has resumed basketball activities, but a source […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule put a swift end to the Deshaun Watson trade rumors. Rhule told reporters Wednesday the Panthers have not moved off Teddy Bridgewater as the starting quarterback: “He’s our quarterback,” Rhule said, via Darin Gantt of Panthers.com. “Nothing’s changed since the offseason.” The second-year head coach also hailed Bridgewater as […]

The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season officially begins on Wednesday night, with the Washington Wizards taking on the Memphis Grizzlies. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Wizards-Grizzlies prediction and pick. Things have not gone very smoothly for either franchise. The Wizards’ roster was decimated early by injuries and COVID-19 […]

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has voiced his desire for Texas to fully open while removing mask mandates, and the Texas Rangers are taking advantage of the state’s reopening. The Rangers announced Wednesday they will have 100 percent capacity at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas this season. Levi Weaver of The Athletic added masks will […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s plans to resuscitate the XFL have been put on hold. Emily Caron and Scott Soshnick of Sportico reported Wednesday the XFL has temporarily postponed its plans to return in 2022. Johnson and partner Dany Garcia have instead entered into “exploratory talks” with the Canadian Football League (CFL) regarding a possible partnership. […]

The Dallas Cowboys secured the future of the organization Monday night by agreeing to terms on a four-year contract with quarterback Dak Prescott. That situation consumed the early part of Dallas’ offseason. With Prescott’s future settled, the Cowboys will have to move quickly to plug holes this offseason. Dallas has been one of the most […]

The 2021 offseason is rife with challenges for the New Orleans Saints and general manager Mickey Loomis. But that did not stop New Orleans from using the franchise tag. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Saints applied to tag to safety Marcus Williams ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. The #Saints have officially filed the paperwork […]

The finalists for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame were announced Tuesday, with Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh headlining the group. Bosh and Pierce will be joined by fellow finalists Tim Hardaway, Chris Webber, Michael Cooper, Ben Wallace, and Marques Johnson. Longtime Portland Trail Blazers and Sacramento Kings head coach Rick Adelman leads the […]

The Utah Jazz are adding another stretch-4 type to the roster for the second half of the 2020-21 season. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the Jazz have signed veteran forward Ersan Ilyasova for the remainder of the season. Wojnarowski added Ilyasova is completing COVID testing protocols prior to completion of the deal. Free agent forward […]

The Seattle Seahawks declined to place the franchise tag on cornerback Shaquill Griffin and running back Chris Carson ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Seahawks will attempt to re-sign Griffin in free agency. Carson’s future remains to be seen after an injury-riddled 2020 season. The #Seahawks won’t franchise tag standout […]

Patrick Mahomes’ alma mater congratulated he and fiancee Brittany Matthews’ newborn daughter in rather unique fashion. Texas Tech sent a letter of intent for Sterling Mahomes just days after she was born. The letter is signed by athletic director Kirby Hocutt. Sterling Mahomes is less than a month old. She got a national letter of […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers faced quite the dilemma regarding their franchise tag. The Bucs had multiple internal free agents possibly worthy of being tagged, including last year’s recipient, Shaquil Barrett. However, Tampa Bay elected to place the tag on star wide receiver Chris Godwin, meaning Barrett and veteran linebacker Lavonte David are among those who […]

The Chicago Bears will not be letting No. 1 wide receiver Allen Robinson reach the open market. Chicago officially placed the franchise tag on Robinson prior to Tuesday’s deadline. James Palmer of NFL Network reported the tag should be worth around $16 million. The #Bears are administering the franchise tag on WR Allen Robinson, source […]

For some teams, playoff seeding might be somewhat inconsequential. That isn’t necessarily the case for the Portland Trail Blazers, but Damian Lillard could use a rest here and there. Lillard said it will be imperative for the Trail Blazers to earn at least a sixth seed in order to avoid the play-in games. But he […]

Former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Kyle Long is returning to the NFL after a one-year hiatus. Macon Gunter of Green Light Pod was the first to break the news, which was confirmed by Kyle’s brother, Chris. Long had said he missed football during a recent radio appearance and will look to fill that void upon […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers declined to use the franchise tag on outside linebacker Bud Dupree, likely pointing to the former first-round pick heading elsewhere. Dan Graziano of ESPN responded to a Twitter inquiry regarding Dupree’s chances of staying in Pittsburgh after not receiving the tag. He suggested a reunion between the two sides is highly unlikely. […]

The Detroit Lions continue to steer toward a future transition. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports the Lions have informed wide receiver Kenny Golladay he will not receive the franchise tag ahead of Tuesday’s deadline. Golladay will officially become a free agent. There was speculation as to whether the Lions would look to tag Golladay […]

The Toronto Raptors could turn to the G League for reinforcements heading into the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported the Raptors are among the teams with interest in Raptors 905 star Alize Johnson. O’Connor added the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns are […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady might be the greatest football player to ever don shoulder pads, but even he admits he is not the most talented athlete in the family. Brady shouted out his niece, Maya Brady, who stars for the UCLA women’s softball team. The seven-time Super Bowl champion called Maya the “most […]

Relationships played a role in the Indianapolis Colts acquiring quarterback Carson Wentz from the Philadelphia Eagles. Veteran offensive lineman and former Wentz teammate Jason Peters believes those relationships will help Wentz rediscover past success. Peters said during an interview with SiriusXM radio he expects Colts head coach Frank Reich–who was Wentz’s quarterback coach for the […]

Philadelphia’s decision to trade Carson Wentz opened the door for Jalen Hurts to be named the starting quarterback in 2021. Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie seems to want Hurts under center moving forward. Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported Lurie has “instructed his group to prioritize making Hurts successful in 2021,” instead of making a move to […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reportedly believes his departure from the team is imminent. Ryen Russillo of The Ringer said on the latest episode of the “Bill Simmons Podcast” the Raptors guard has been telling people he expects to be traded: “The word on that is that Lowry has been telling everybody for a month […]

Blake Griffin was hardly an All-Star talent when he suited up for the Detroit Pistons this season. But his move to Brooklyn has bookies thinking the Nets are the new NBA title favorites. The Nets surpassed the Los Angeles Lakers as the odds-on favorites, per BetOnline.ag. Those two teams are followed by the L.A. Clippers […]

Chicago baseball fans, rejoice! Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced Monday the Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox could have fans in the stands for MLB Opening Day 2021. The Cubs and White Sox will be able to host at 20 percent capacity, with the potential for increases later in the spring and summer: “As a diehard […]

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will play host to the exhibition boxing match between YouTuber Jake Paul and former mixed martial arts star Ben Askren. Triller Fight Club announced Monday the Atlanta venue will play host for the 2021 Kickoff Event on April 17. It will be the first-ever fight event held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Triller executive […]

All-Star weekend has come to an end, and the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season officially begins on Wednesday. The Philadelphia 76ers currently hold the top seed in the Eastern Conference, while the Utah Jazz own the No. 1 seed out West. How will the landscape change in the next few weeks? The March […]

Current Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey knows all about dominant offensive forces. Morey was the one who brought James Harden, and subsequently watched “The Beard” evolve into one of the most gifted offensive players in league history. Yet, Morey feels Sixers center Joel Embiid might be even more lethal than Harden: “I […]

Imagine if the “Big Three” Miami Heat never existed. Or, rather, if they looked entirely different with Carmelo Anthony included. It has been 11 years since LeBron James‘ infamous television special entitled “The Decision,” which played a major role in reshaping the basketball landscape and the way in which modern stars handle free agency. James’ […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is making light of his recent fine, with the help of teammate Joe Ingles. Ingles quoted the announcement both Mitchell and Jazz center Rudy Gobert had been fined for criticizing officials following a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers earlier this week. The ever-humorous Jazz forward made a hilarious reference to […]

The betting odds for Blake Griffin’s next team have been released, per BetOnline.ag. Griffin, who on Friday agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons, is a -500 favorite to land with the Brooklyn Nets. This is only sensible, given Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic reported the likelihood of Griffin joining […]

Denver Broncos star edge rusher Von Miller will not be charged as part of a criminal investigation purportedly stemming from his relationship with pregnant ex-girlfriend, Megan Denise. Adam Schefter of ESPN was among those to report Miller will not face charges. Schefter added Miller’s attorney, Harvey Steinberg, was “unavailable for comment.” No charges will be […]

Episode 2 of “The Inside Story,” the documentary chronicling the rise of TNT’s “Inside the NBA,” airs Friday night at 9 p.m. ET. Whereas the premiere episode mostly focused on host and longtime network broadcaster Ernie Johnson, the second showing spotlights Kenny “The Jet” Smith. The former Houston Rockets guard takes a shot from Shaquille […]

The best safety in football is staying in Denver. The Broncos are officially franchise tagging Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons, per multiple reports. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the two sides are expected to continue negotiating a long-term contract. Breaking: Per league source Broncos all pro safety Justin Simmons will be getting the franchise […]

Sacramento Kings forward Marvin Bagley III has experienced a pretty steep fall in the last couple of seasons. Now, teams are hesitant to acquire him ahead of this month’s deadline. Sam Amick and Jason Jones of The Athletic reported, despite Bagley’s decent numbers, teams are not very interested in acquiring him: Rival executives say Bagley […]

The Cleveland Browns have been up to some… interesting things lately. Quarterback Baker Mayfield tweeted he and his wife, Emily, saw a UFO near Lake Travis in Texas on Wednesday night. That one predictably drew a rant from “The Herd” host and FS1 personality Colin Cowherd. But Browns Second Team All-Pro right guard Wyatt Teller […]

LeBron James has been a staple of All-Star Weekend. The 36-year-old was named to his 17th All-Star team this season. He was the leading vote-getter and captain for a third consecutive time. James has also been named All-Star MVP three different times. But LeBron still feels the pain of a certain snub from his rookie […]

Might the Brooklyn Nets be on the brink of adding another All-Star to the roster? Shams Charania and James Edwards III of The Athletic reported the Nets are seen as the “leaders” to sign Blake Griffin after the six-time All-Star agreed to a buyout with the Detroit Pistons on Friday. The Brooklyn Nets are believed […]

The NBA All-Star break has arrived, with most of the league getting some time off before the action resumes next week and this is the time for a big trade. There will be a few front offices, however, that will not have a whole lot of time to rest. A number of teams around the […]

The Seattle Seahawks have parted ways with wide receiver Josh Gordon after a long and winding saga. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Thursday the Seahawks released the troubled receiver, who is apparently hoping to join former Cleveland Browns quarterback Johnny Manziel and the Zappers in Fan Controlled Football. The #Seahawks have released WR Josh […]