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Baltimore Ravens edge rusher Matt Judon wants an apology from ESPN’s Jamison Hensley after the Ravens beat writer reported Judon turned down a long-term deal. Hensley wrote Tuesday the Ravens offered Judon–who was eventually hit with the franchise tag–a deal worth around $16.5 million per year sometime last summer. Judon took to Twitter to dispute […]

Former LSU football coach Les Miles has reached a settlement with a student intern who claimed he made inappropriate sexual advances towards her. Andrea Gallo and Brooks Kubena of The Advocate reported Miles–now the football coach at the University of Kansas–settled with a former LSU Athletic Department student intern, who accused Miles of “hitting on her” […]

Who is ready for a matchup of point guards past and future? The Charlotte Hornets head to Phoenix to take on the Suns on Wednesday night, marking the first matchup between LaMelo Ball and Chris Paul. Let’s continue our NBA odds series and make a Hornets-Suns prediction and pick. Paul was named a Western Conference All-Star reserve on […]

Basketball fans will get a preview of a possible Western Conference Finals matchup when the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz go at it on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. In this post, we’ll be doing our Lakers-Jazz prediction while highlighting the Lakers-Jazz odds. The Lakers have been skidding since losing Anthony Davis to […]

Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson went after the UCLA track and field program for just now dismissing Bruins runner Chris Weiland after Weiland was found using racist and sexist language. Thompson called UCLA’s inaction”disgusting,” also calling Weiland “cowardly.” As a fellow pac 10 athlete, to see this story and see the inaction UCLA […]

The New York Knicks and Golden State Warriors square off Tuesday in a matchup of two teams clinging to playoff position. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Knicks prediction and pick. Golden State is the eighth seed in the Western Conference after a 16-15 start, while the Knicks have surprised basketball […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie Antoine Winfield Jr. celebrated the team’s Super Bowl triumph with some new ink. Winfield got the Lombardi Trophy tattooed on his arm, with the Bucs logo in the middle and a set of prayer hands over top of the Super Bowl LV logo. The 22-year-old enjoyed a nice game in the […]

Brazilian soccer sensation Neymar Jr. paid homage to some of his favorite basketball players with a mural painted next to his own basketball court. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are among the faces featured, as well as Hall of Fame forward Scottie Pippen and current stars like Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond […]

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones wants JJ Watt to come join the reigning AFC champions. Jones said Watt is his favorite player during an interview with Sports Radio 810 WHB. He said he would obviously love to play with Watt in Kansas City, though Jones also understands Watt could follow his heart […]

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was just trying to enjoy a pie with his father when news first broke that the team had fired head coach Ryan Saunders. Towns revealed he was eating pizza when he received the news, much in the same fashion as the casual NBA fan learned of Saunders’ dismissal: “I learned […]

Michael Gregory Mizanin, better known by his WWE alias “The Miz,” is reveling in the glory of his latest WWE Championship win this past weekend. The Miz feels this latest victory earns him a spot on WWE’s Mount Rushmore alongside Hollywood Hulk Hogan and John Cena: “I am the first-ever 2-time Grand Slam champion,” Miz […]

JJ Watt is keeping the fans muddled as he navigates his first free agency. Watt tweeted “Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell” on Tuesday morning, essentially giving football fans a whole lot of nothing. Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) February 23, 2021 Watt’s Twitter has been a gold […]

Former All-Pro linebacker Takeo Spikes thinks Colin Kaepernick should be memorialized in the Smithsonian Museum of American History in Washington, D.C. Spikes was Kaepernick’s teammate in 2011 and 2012. He told NBC Sports Bay Area’s Monte Poole during the Jan. 29, 2021 airing of “Race in America: A Candid Conversation” he thinks Kaepernick’s sacrifice in […]

The next iteration of the Gran Turismo racing series has been put on the back burner, for now. Gran Turismo 7 was initially scheduled for a release on PlayStation sometime in 2021. However, a representative stated during GQ’s interview with PlayStation’s Jim Ryan the game has been delayed to 2022. The representative cited the coronavirus pandemic as a […]

The Norman Police Department is launching an investigation into a bar fight involving Oklahoma Sooners football player Spencer Jones, with charges likely to be filed at the conclusion of said investigation. A video showing Jones involved in a bathroom brawl in Logie’s on the Corner–a campus bar–went viral on Twitter last week. One user named […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are parting with another veteran wide receiver. Days after cutting ties with DeSean Jackson, the Eagles are also planning to release Alshon Jeffery, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Eagles will also be releasing Alshon Jeffery when the league year begins, which has been obvious for quite a while. A much younger […]

Seattle Mariners president Kevin Mather has resigned from his position following controversial comments he made during an interview with the Bellevue Rotary Club. Chairman and managing partner John Stanton released a statement Monday notifying the public Mather was resigning as president and CEO. Stanton said Mather’s comments do not reflect the views held by the […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard is never afraid to engage in verbal sparring with his Twitter followers. It is fitting, really, given his favorite sport aside from basketball. Damian Lillard, recently named the Western Conference Player of the Week, revealed to ESPN’s Eric Woodyard he loves to watch boxing. “Hoop is the love […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is upset with his lack of discipline after his technical fouls helped spur a Charlotte Hornets comeback win on Saturday. Green, 30, suggested he is too old for throwing temper tantrums on the court, even saying his action “doesn’t warrant support” from his own teammates. Draymond said this shouldn't […]

The San Diego Padres made a big commitment to shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr by inking the 22-year-old to a 14-year, $340 million contract extension this winter. In one fell swoop, the Friars declared Tatis the current and future face of the franchise. Tatis said Monday he hopes to be remembered as a franchise legend. “El […]

The Notre Dame football program will not commit to being in the new EA Sports college football game. Athletic director Jack Swarbrick said in a statement the Fighting Irish will not supply the developers with the school name or logo until the NCAA’s new name, image and likeness (NIL) rules are finalized: “As those rules […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony shed some light on the one meeting that really propelled his move from the Denver Nuggets to the New York Knicks. Anthony revealed to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on “The Woj Pod” he was not even meant to start the 2010-11 season in Denver. Carmelo had a conversation with the […]

Cam Newton’s storied Carolina Panthers career came to a rather ugly end last spring when the Panthers cut their former league MVP. Newton said on the latest I AM AN ATHLETE podcast he believes there was a certain intimidation factor involved in his relief: “What other options did I have? I intimidate a lot of people,” Newton […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have begun the process of creating financial flexibility as they enter an offseason full of salary cap challenges. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Steelers restructured star defensive lineman Cam Heyward’s contract, converting his base salary and roster bonus to a signing bonus. The move creates $7 million in cap space. […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is apparently feeling better after being a late scratch from Saturday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets. Curry is participating in the Dubs’ practice on Monday, per Marc Stein of The New York Times. It was a strange scene on Saturday. Curry went through warmups and essentially looked ready […]

Alabama quarterback Mac Jones’ draft stock is on the rise. Jones has mostly been regarded as a mid to late first-round pick this April. However, ESPN’s Mike Tannenbaum said Monday on “Get Up” Jones’ floor could be the Carolina Panthers at the No. 8 pick. "Mac Jones, University of Alabama, his floor is No. 8 […]

Cam Newton has no intention of hanging up the spikes in 2021. Newton joined Brandon Marshall, Chad Ochocinco and Fred Taylor on the “I AM AN ATHLETE” podcast recently, speaking on the challenges of playing amid a pandemic and talking about his experience with the New England Patriots. When asked about possible retirement, Newton said […]

The New York Jets could be making a change under center this offseason, but it could be some time before that becomes known. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Jets–who own the No. 2 overall pick–will “complete their evaluations” of top draft prospects at the quarterback position prior to making a decision on Sam […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris wants his respect. Harris sat down for an interview with Sam Amick of The Athletic, in which he revealed his frustration at the idea he is not capable of being a third star for the Sixers alongside Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid: “Yeah, you know, that shit pisses me off,” […]

Taylor Swift is very much here for the dance moves of Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. Butler has long been open about his love for T-Swift and his tendency to listen to the Grammy Award-winning artist before games and practices. With that said, the guys at TNT’s Inside The NBA tried to clown the Heat […]

The Green Bay Packers signed Christian Kirksey to a two-year deal last March. Less than one year later, he has been cut from the roster. Both Kirksey and offensive tackle Rick Wagner were released Friday as the Packers desperately try to manifest additional cap space. #Packers release LB Christian Kirksey & T Rick Wagner https://t.co/8brHVfMSog […]

New Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz has been proactive about reaching out to his teammates. But the overly emphatic nature of his texting has become the subject of some humorous chiding. Ian Cohen of The Ringer joked Wentz “texts like an NBA MyCareer teammate” after Colts safety Julian Blackmon posted a message he received from […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls are on opposite ends of the spectrum in the Eastern Conference. While Philly is intent on contending for a championship right now, Chicago is still feeling things out in the first season under new management. The Sixers are the No. 1 seed in the East, and the Bulls (currently […]

Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner had an incredible rebuttal for a fan’s not-so-subtle way of criticizing him following the team’s loss to the Chicago Bulls on Monday. The fan apparently requested $100 from Turner on Venmo. But Turner turned it around on his critic, paying him all of a single cent, complete with a hilarious […]

Pittsburgh Steelers T.J. Watt is back on the recruiting grind in his efforts to bring older brother, J.J., to Steel City. It involves… winter chores? J.J. Watt shared a video of his younger brother shoveling snow (per Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated): On Thursday, J.J. shared a video of T.J. doing some snow shoveling. The […]

The Houston Rockets are guaranteeing DeMarcus Cousins’ $2.3 million contract for the remainder of the 2020-21 season, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Rockets had until Feb. 27 to make this season. Cousins signed with Houston mostly because, as he would later admit, it afforded him the opportunity to play with John Wall, whom he shared […]

The 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith believes the country was not prepared for Colin Kaepernick’s peaceful protest of the national anthem. Smith told Kyle Brandt of The Ringer lamented the way in which his former teammate was essentially exiled from the NFL. He added Kaepernick […]

Former MLB All-Star Johnny Damon and his wife, Michelle Mangan-Damon, were arrested in Florida early Friday morning. Damon was stopped for driving under the influence, with the police report noting his blood-alcohol level was .30, per TMZ. According to Windermere police, Mangan-Damon was “uncooperative” and got physical with the arresting officers: While Johnny was booked […]

Carson Wentz’s issue with the Philadelphia Eagles did not rest solely with Doug Pederson being his head coach. Adam Schefter of ESPN told 97.5 The Fanatic that while Pederson had a lot to do with Wentz’s frustrations, the bigger picture suggested he was done with the organization on the whole: “This was DeShaun Watson without […]