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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz is unsure how he wishes to proceed this offseason. Numerous reports in recent weeks have suggested Wentz’s relationship with the organization and head coach Doug Pederson is beyond repair. Others have hinted Wentz will all but demand a trade, even if he has to restructure his massive contract. However, Rob […]

Former NBA All-Star and current TNT commentator Chris Webber is reportedly working on his own “Fab Five” documentary, to be told from his perspective. Rick Porter of the Hollywood Reporter reported the limited scripted series is based on his upcoming autobiography entitled By God’s Grace. It will mark the first time Webber has really spoken publicly on his playing […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards is not exactly asserting himself as a standard bearer for No. 1 overall picks, but he is earning the praise of head coach Ryan Saunders. Saunders said Tuesday he gives Edwards high marks for his basketball IQ, per Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. Anthony Edwards: "I'm smarter than a lot […]

There is more fallout from the Philadelphia Eagles’ curious personnel decisions during a Week 17 loss to the Washington Football Team. The Philadelphia Inquirer reported numerous players expressed confusion at head coach Doug Pederson’s choice to pull starting quarterback Jalen Hurts with the team down three points. Multiple defensive players reportedly had to be restrained from […]

The Bogdan Bogdanovic sign-and-trade between the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings was a disaster for both teams. Milwaukee believed it was gaining another sidekick to Giannis Antetokounmpo, just hours after acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. The Kings, meanwhile, were getting a pair of youngsters in Donte DiVincenzo and D.J. Wilson and an […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Montrezl Harrell denied the notion his affiliation with Klutch Sports was the reasoning behind his decision to join the Purple and Gold in free agency. The Lakers have a number of guys represented by Klutch, notably LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Harrell said Monday his representation “has nothing to […]

Any San Francisco 49ers fans hoping for a possible change at the quarterback position this offseason are likely to be disappointed. 49ers general manager John Lynch suggested Monday the team still plans to go forward with Jimmy Garoppolo under center. John Lynch reiterated that the team expects Jimmy Garoppolo to be the #49ers quarterback going […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry capped off an impressive week with a 62-point outburst against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. That performance helped Curry net Western Conference Player of the Week honors. Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris was named Eastern Conference Player of the Week. NBA Players of the Week for Week […]

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway is making major changes to the front office. Elway announced Monday that while he’s staying on in his president of football operations role, he will be hiring a general manager who will have final say on roster decisions in a partnership with head coach Vic Fangio. Here’s part of […]

There will be a bit of a different wrinkle when the Boston University Terriers men’s basketball team hosts the Holy Cross Crusaders on Tuesday night in an NCAA matchup. Jeff Borzello of ESPN reported players from both teams will wear masks even while on the court, the first game in which players from both teams […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a bit of a situation on their hands after eight members of the team’s support staff were forced to quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test stemming from a New Year’s Eve event. No players or coaches tested positive, but a team source told Joe Vardon of The Athletic the situation […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday’s win over the San Francisco 49ers, and it remains to be seen what his status is for this weekend’s Wild Card matchup against the Los Angeles Rams. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll hinted Adams will push hard to play: “I haven’t seen him today,” […]

How deep are Shahid Khan’s pockets? Reports surfaced Sunday suggesting the Jacksonville Jaguars are targeting former Florida and Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer to replace Doug Marrone.  For his part, Meyer has reportedly shown some interest in the job. However, if the Jags hope to land Meyer, they will have to pay quite the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were the subject of tremendous backlash on Sunday night, with the New York Giants and their fans especially upset. With the NFC East title hanging in the balance, Eagles head coach Doug Pederson inexplicably pulled starting quarterback Jalen Hurts in the second half of a tight game. Nate Sudfeld took over under […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden missed Saturday’s win over the Sacramento Kings with an ankle issue, but “The Beard” will be available for Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Harden is listed as “Available” in the NBA’s latest Injury Report. Mavericks star Luka Doncic is also listed as “Probable” after missing Sunday’s loss to the […]

The Green Bay Packers clinched the No. 1 seed in the NFC after Sunday’s win over the Chicago Bears, and enter the playoffs as the presumptive favorite to win the conference title. Star quarterback Aaron Rodgers could be named league MVP after leading the NFL in completion percentage (70.7), touchdown passes (48), interception percentage (1.0), […]

The Los Angeles Chargers won their last four games of the 2020 season, but it was not enough to save head coach Anthony Lynn. Los Angeles fired Lynn on Monday and will officially begin its search for a new head coach to take over a strong foundation with Justin Herbert at quarterback. Herbert himself responded […]

The Alabama Crimson Tide are showing why they are the No. 1 team in the country and in the Rose Bowl. Alabama took a commanding lead over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Friday’s Rose Bowl game. Star wide receiver DeVonta Smith got the Crimson Tide on the board after scoring on a 26-yard bubble […]

Alabama wide receiver and Heisman Trophy candidate DeVonta Smith got the Crimson Tide on the board early in their College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame. Smith took a bubble screen from quarterback and fellow Heisman candidate Mac Jones, getting to the sideline and breezing past Fighting Irish defenders before getting into the end zone […]

Just last week, New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was making history. Now, his playoff status could be in question. Kamara did not practice Friday after testing positive for COVID-19, per Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football. Underhill reported Kamara is awaiting confirmation after an initial positive. Alvin Kamara did not practice today. He was waiting […]

Draymond Green will make his season debut for the Golden State Warriors on Friday against the Portland Trail Blazers, and Dubs point guard Stephen Curry pointed out three specific things Green brings to the table. Curry said Green has a way of making his impact felt from the jump and especially highlighted the intangibles Green […]

The Arizona Cardinals have some guys feeling less than 100 percent heading into a must-win matchup with the Los Angeles Rams in Week 17. Star safety Budda Baker is dealing with a neck issue. Veteran wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is nursing a groin injury, and running back Chase Edmonds has been bothered by a bad […]

The Chicago Bears already had their hands full heading into a Week 17 showdown with Aaron Rodgers, Davante Adams and a high-powered Green Bay Packers offense this weekend. The job got a whole lot harder for the Bears as they battle for a playoff spot. Chicago announced rookie cornerback Jaylon Johnson and slot corner Buster […]

The Indianapolis Colts need some help if they hope to make the playoffs, but they also need to take care of business against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Jacksonville has just one win this season, but that lone victory came against Indianapolis in Week 1. As such, Colts head coach Frank Reich is hoping to […]

Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley has some questions regarding NBA fines for physical altercations. The league office handed down fines to Charlotte Hornets swingman Cody Martin and Dallas Mavericks forward James Johnson after the two scuffled Wednesday night. Johnson was fined $40,000 for sparking the incident with a headbutt. Martin was fined $25,000, and […]

Longtime ESPN reporter and network fixture Tom Rinaldi said his farewells on the set of “College GameDay” as he prepares to join FOX Sports, spending his last day breaking down the College Football Playoff semifinal matchups. The New Year’s Day slate of football games is loaded, with the undefeated Cincinnati Bearcats taking on the Georgia […]

The 2020 NFL season has been all about transition for the New England Patriots. Tom Brady’s decision to leave the Pats and sign with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially ended one of the most successful eras in NFL history. It also marked a significant organizational shift as New England prepares for the future. There could […]

Utah Jazz star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is not pleased with his early-season performances. The Jazz guard has been incredibly inefficient through the first four games, shooting just 34.1 percent from the field and below 30 percent from beyond the arc. Mitchell is not hiding from his brutal start. He explained as much after Friday […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans has cracked the 1,000-yard mark in each of his first six seasons in the NFL. But with just one game remaining in the 2020 campaign, Evans currently sits at 960 yards receiving. The expectation heading into the season was Evans, Chris Godwin and Co. would thrive with Tom […]

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers suggested he might look to play again in 2021. Rivers has been rather mum about his future, though he has previously suggested retirement could arrive at any point. However, the veteran signal-caller recently stated he would have a desire to run it back with the Colts next season: “Without speaking […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara has been fined $5,000 for rocking holiday-themed cleats last week against the Minnesota Vikings. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the league fined Kamara for wearing the wrong shoe colorway during his history-making performance. The NFL fined #Saints star Alvin Kamara $5,000 for wearing red-and-green cleats in a […]

Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt has been the face of the franchise essentially since he first stepped an NFL field in 2011. Watt is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and a five-time All-Pro. He is a former Walter Payton Man of the Year Award-winner and a staple in the community. But […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have always maintained a tremendous relationship, both on and off the field. That includes making jokes at each other’s expense. Usually, it is “Gronk” who carries himself with more of an easygoing and humorous sort of vibe. But it was Brady who brought the jokes with […]

The Golden State Warriors hoped to have Draymond Green back from a foot injury for Friday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. It appears as though the former Defensive Player of the Year will indeed make his season debut. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Thursday Green is probable and “should be good to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool has had a hard time replicating his early-season production in the back half of the 2020 campaign. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin recently said he intentionally staggered Claypool’s snap counts in order to keep the former Notre Dame star from hitting the proverbial “rookie wall.” Claypool is not […]

Mississippi State and Tulsa squared off in a New Year’s Eve edition of the Armed Forces Bowl, though the two schools are making headlines for something other than their play. A full-on brawl broke about between the two teams Thursday, with players and coaches getting involved in the fracas. The brawl spilled onto the sidelines, […]

San Antonio Spurs assistant Becky Hammon made history Wednesday night when she became the first woman in NBA history to serve as head coach. Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was ejected in the second quarter, appointing Hammon to take over in his stead. It was a fairly monumental moment and well-deserved for Hammon after seven […]

The Boston Celtics have some of the better talent in the NBA, especially in the backcourt and the wing spots. Kemba Walker is a multiple-time All-Star. Jayson Tatum developed into a full-fledged superstar in his third season, and Marcus Smart is one of the best defensive players in the NBA. However, longtime NBA center and […]

Denver Nuggets forward Paul Millsap had a rather hilarious description of Nikola Jokic’s exceptional passing and court vision. The Nuggets veteran stated playing with The Joker is like getting “free cheeseburgers” with all the dimes he hands out: “I mean, the guy’s just throwing cheeseburgers. Free cheeseburgers,” Millsap said, via Harrison Wind. “Just grab as […]