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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr issued a retort to NFL reporter Dov Kleiman after the latter appeared to make an inference regarding Carr’s Instagram Story. Carr posted on his Story of a camouflage weight vest with an American flag on the front. Kleiman, in turn, appeared to suggest the Raiders passer was making a […]

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire could well be available for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game against the Buffalo Bills. Edwards-Helaire missed last weekend’s win over the Cleveland Browns due to a high-ankle sprain, but he was among the participants in Wednesday’s practice. Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star reported Edwards-Helaire, Patrick Mahomes, and […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers announced his retirement Wednesday morning, officially closing the book on a 17-year career. It was not a guarantee Rivers would be back under center for Indy next season. Head coach Frank Reich and general manager Chris Ballard both suggested they would love for Rivers to return, but also noted needing […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is a “Girl Dad.” So he had reason to be inspired watching Inauguration Day proceedings Wednesday morning. Vice President Kamala Harris was officially sworn in as the first female VP in United States history, a truly historic moment for the country. Curry reacted on Twitter, calling it a […]

Could Lamar Jackson be the next star quarterback to receive a contract extension? Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh suggested as much. Harbaugh said during his season-ending press conference he is “totally certain” the Ravens will get an extension done with Jackson, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Jackson appears to be next in the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have made quite the splash in the last 12-plus hours. Toronto signed star free-agent center fielder George Springer to a six-year, $150 million contract on Tuesday night. Shortly after signing Springer, it was reported the Blue Jays were hot after Michael Brantley, who was Springer’s teammate in Houston. General manager Ross […]

Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher and Hall of Famer Don Sutton has passed away on Tuesday at the age of 75. Sutton’s son, Daron, shared the news on Twitter. Saddened to share that my dad passed away in his sleep last night. He worked as hard as anyone I’ve ever known and he treated those […]

Tiger Woods has had yet another back surgery. The 15-time major champion announced on Tuesday he underwent a microdiscectomy procedure to remove a “pressurized disk fragment” that was causing him issues during the PNC Championship in December. Woods, in the statement, said he would resume training and look forward to getting back on Tour. He […]

Miami Heat lifer and respected franchise staple Udonis Haslem is actually relieved the team did not trade for James Harden. What was Haslem’s rationale? He felt it would have been impossible to keep Harden in line and get him to “buy in” when it comes to Heat culture. Haslem joked on the latest Complex Sports […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum caught a tough break, with further examination of his foot injury revealing a fracture that will keep him out for at least a month. But McCollum does not want fans to pity him. He said Tuesday there are plenty of people who have fallen on harder times lately: “I […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is continuing to progress following a neck injury suffered in Sunday’s win over the Cleveland Browns, but his status remains unclear. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Mahomes cleared some “big steps” on Monday. However, Schefter added Mahomes is still in the NFL’s concussion protocol, and it is still unknown […]

The James Harden saga has ended, but his move to Brooklyn could only further expedite contenders growing aggressive in pursuit of elite talents, especially at shooting guard. Any number of teams would undoubtedly love to trade for Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal. Perhaps the Wizards will be motivated to move Beal if the losing continues. […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson sent out yet another cryptic tweet as the football world awaits further action regarding his future. Watson tweeted a picture of himself with the caption “I been trying to have some patience, I told my momma she should pray on it.” I been trying to have some patience, I told […]

The Brooklyn Nets will finally see what their new-look “Big Three” has in store on Wednesday, as Kyrie Irving is slated to return against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Head coach Steve Nash said he is expecting “Uncle Drew” to play Wednesday after a seven-game absence. Steve Nash expects Kyrie Irving to play tomorrow in Cleveland. — […]

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ status for this weekend’s AFC Championship Game is in jeopardy due to a neck injury suffered Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. Colin Cowherd thinks the NFL should drop everything and postpone until Mahomes is cleared for action. The polarizing FOX Sports personality said everyone wants to see Mahomes against […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is all for self-deprecating humor. Brady has chided himself repeatedly after becoming the subject of Internet memes during Sunday’s NFC Divisional Playoff against the New Orleans Saints. The six-time Super Bowl champion was hilariously left hanging on a high-five attempt with one of the referees after taking a QB […]

New Orleans Pelicans veteran guard JJ Redick thinks teammate Brandon Ingram could average a triple-double for a full season, if he really wanted. Ingram has established himself as one of the Pelicans’ best overall playmakers and facilitators in addition to being an elite scorer. He’s averaging 5.1 assists, but Redick believes he can post double-digit […]

Portland Trail Blazers swingman Derrick Jones Jr. is flying all over the place during their matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Jones submitted his first entry for Monday’s highlight reel with a vicious denial of Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge. The high-flying Jones came from behind and jumped through the rafters to pin Aldridge’s attempt […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard was hoping to find Rodney Hood on the wing during the team’s MLK Day matchup with the San Antonio Spurs. Instead, Lillard hit Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich right in the shooting pocket. Dame throws Pop a dime 😅 pic.twitter.com/qXmBeI0Spt — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) January 18, 2021 […]

The coronavirus pandemic has had a very real impact on NBA teams and the league schedule this month. But perhaps no team has been as affected as the Washington Wizards. The Wizards’ scheduled matchup with the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday was postponed, bringing Washington to five postponements due to COVID-19. Wednesday's Wizards-Hornets game has been postponed. […]

The Seattle Seahawks are looking for a new offensive coordinator after parting ways with Brian Schottenheimer, and former New York Jets head coach Adam Gase is in the running. Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported the Seahawks have spoken with Gase about the opening, and also plan to reach out to Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks coach […]

The Brooklyn Nets had to give up Jarrett Allen as part of the three-team deal that landed them James Harden, though they tried to trade Landry Shamet instead. Brian Windhorst of ESPN reported on The Hoop Collective podcast the Nets had hoped to move Shamet in exchange for draft capital so as to complete the deal: […]

The Indiana Pacers acquired a talented combo guard in Caris LeVert, only to discover he had a mass on his kidney. Pacers general manager Kevin Pritchard appeared on 107.5 The Fan to discuss the LeVert acquisition and the 26-year-old’s future outlook. Pritchard said LeVert will likely undergo surgery, but added the team feels more and […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich spoke on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday’s holiday in his name. Pop dropped effusive praise on Dr. King: “He’s basically like a modern founding father in a sense,” Popovich said, via Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report. “He’s the conscience of the country, trying to […]

If you’re a basketball fan, you are undoubtedly aware two of the most definitive talents in league history — LeBron James and Kobe Bryant — never met in the NBA Finals. In fact, they never met in the playoffs, period. A similar situation has manifested itself in the NFL with Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers. Brady […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are once again being decimated by injuries. Zach Collins and Jusuf Nurkic are already out for the foreseeable future. The backcourt is suffering from issues, too, as 2-guard CJ McCollum suffered a foot injury Saturday night against the Atlanta Hawks. Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts said McCollum will be re-evaluated […]

Houston Texans quarterback is glad to have the support of fans planning a march amid a plethora of trade rumors, but he is promoting public health and safety. Watson sent out a tweet Monday morning asking a march planned on his behalf be canceled as a precaution. The star signal-caller iterated high rates of COVID-19 […]

The NFC Divisional Playoff showdown between the New Orleans Saints and Tampa Bay Buccaneers has plenty of interesting parallels. Both teams hail from the same division and are spearheaded by future Hall of Fame quarterbacks. There are superstars on both sides of the ball, with the likes of Alvin Kamara (single-game rushing touchdowns) and Mike […]

Odell Beckham might be wondering if former Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is looking for motivation heading into an AFC Divisional Round matchup with the Cleveland Browns. Mahomes “liked” a tweet from Beckham, the injured Browns receiver, suggesting football fans should not be surprised if Cleveland pulls off a massive upset. https://twitter.com/pranavsriraman/status/1349890967961182210 Patrick Mahomes has […]

James Harden is already bartering for his old No. 13 as he makes the transition from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets. The newly acquired Nets superstar jokingly tagged shooting guard Landry Shamet on Instagram, asking how much Shamet wanted to be compensated in order to give up the number. James Harden already asking […]

The Philadelphia 76ers reportedly believed they had finalized a deal with the Houston Rockets to acquire James Harden prior to him being traded to the Brooklyn Nets. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Rockets demanded Ben Simmons, Matisse Thybulle, Tyrese Maxey and two draft picks from Philly, though a source close to […]

Portland Trail Blazers center Jusuf Nurkic suffered a broken wrist during Thursday night’s game against the Indiana Pacers and he will miss at least the next couple of months. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Nurkic will undergo surgery and miss eight weeks. Portland center Jusuf Nurkic will undergo surgery on his fractured right wrist […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson hinted at his frustration with the organization with a simple tweet Friday afternoon. The star signal-caller had not tweeted since Dec. 28 amid rumors of him possibly seeking a trade. Perhaps not so coincidentally, he ended his silence just hours after Texans owner Cal McNair announced Jack Easterby would be […]

Denver Broncos star linebacker Von Miller is under criminal investigation. While it’s not totally clear just what Miller is being investigated for and what charges he could face, FOX31 in Denver reports it involves domestic violence allegations made by his ex-fiancée, Megan Denise. The Parker Police Department confirmed it as investigating Miller: “We’re not commenting […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is not concerned with James Harden’s broodiness prior to his departure from Houston. Nash deflected questions about Harden’s ugly Rockets breakup, instead pointing out “The Beard” was the face of the franchise for a number of seasons: “I think James carried that team for many years,” Nash said, via […]

The Detroit Lions have their eyes on New Orleans Saints tight ends coach Dan Campbell for their head coaching vacancy. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Campbell, who played for the Lions in the 2000s, has become a leading candidate for Detroit’s top job. An under-the-radar candidate, Dan Campbell has impressed with his leadership in […]

Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano thinks his defense can keep Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in check. Jackson is one of the most explosive dual-threat quarterbacks in the league, a game-breaker capable of busting a huge run at a moment’s notice. The Ravens quarterback rushed for 1,005 yards and seven touchdowns on the season. However, […]

The New York Jets made their head coaching hire in former San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh. Now, general manager Joe Douglas faces personnel decisions. The Jets possess the No. 2 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, and there are questions as to what Sam Darnold’s future holds. Adam Schefter of ESPN is reporting, […]

Legendary footballer Wayne Rooney announced Friday he was calling it a career. Rooney had been serving as the caretaker of Derby County Football Club in November. He has since signed a two-year contract to take over as full-time manager, effectively ending his esteemed playing career: “When I first arrived back in the United Kingdom I […]