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Hall of Fame forward and TNT analyst Charles Barkley became the latest in the NBA ranks to criticize Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving for past comments regarding the media. Irving had initially refused to speak with reporters at the start of camp. The NBA subsequently fined Kyrie and the Nets, resulting in Irving calling […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is not quite 100 percent, but it appears he will still attempt to make his return this weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brees has not played since suffering multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 10. But he returned to practice […]

Former New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. will not get to have a revenge game against his former team, but his Cleveland Browns teammates have his back. Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said earlier this week the team will approach Sunday’s game against the Giants with Beckham specifically in mind: “[T]his one would mean […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fresh off the 17th championship in franchise history, and general managers from around the NBA believe they are positioned to run it back this year. In fact, 81 percent of general managers picked the Lakers to repeat as champions as part of the NBA’s 19th annual GM survey. It is […]

Former NBA point guard Jeremy Lin is returning to The Association after a year in China, going full circle with the Golden State Warriors. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Lin will sign a contract with the Warriors, pending clearance from the Chinese Basketball Association. Jeremy Lin is finalizing a deal with the Golden State […]

A video circulated Tuesday appearing to show Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters spitting at Cleveland Browns wideout Jarvis Landry during the Monday Night Football showdown between the two teams. Landry has since seen the video, and he is ready for war. The Pro Bowler went after Peters on Thursday, saying the Ravens corner would not […]

Hall of Fame center and former Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal disputes Anthony Davis being labeled a “big man.” O’Neal said the media lumps forwards—especially power forwards—into the same category as centers, which is a mistake: “Well, I hate when you all put power forwards and big men in the same category,” O’Neal said, […]

Buffalo Bills stars Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs have built quite the rapport in their first year together. Apparently, video games played a role in the relationship. The Bills acquired Diggs from the Minnesota Vikings in March. But with the coronavirus pandemic preventing the team from holding organized team activities, Diggs had limited opportunities to […]

Former NFL executive and current CBS Sports analyst Scott Pioli will reportedly interview to be the next general manager of the Detroit Lions. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Pioli will interview for the Lions’ GM job. Piolo has previously spent time with the New England Patriots, Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons and has been […]

Teams considering a potential move for Houston Rockets star James Harden are also grappling with his status as a disruptor, among other things. Harden is one of the most gifted scorers of this generation. He has led the NBA in value over replacement player (VORP) in each of the past two seasons while also winning […]

Houston Rockets guard James Harden’s trade saga has generated a lot of noise in recent weeks, but he was also in headlines for other reasons on Tuesday. Harden took the floor for the Rockets’ matchup against the San Antonio Spurs appearing to have more girth than he has in the past. Pictures of Harden’s frame […]

Longtime New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist was gearing up for a new chapter with the Washington Capitals. However, Lundqvist announced Thursday he will not compete in the 2021 NHL season due to a heart condition. Lundqvist said he consulted with numerous specialists, and it was eventually determined the risk of playing with the condition […]

Vanessa Bryant is facing a lawsuit from her mother, Sofia Laine, who is claiming Bryant failed to give her due compensation after her husband, late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, died this past January. Laine claims she had to work extra hours as a caretaker and nanny without built-in breaks, adding Vanessa kicked her […]

The Los Angeles Rams appear to be breeding top football minds. Rams head coach Sean McVay has earned a reputation for his acute memory of offensive play-calling and scheming. But while L.A.’s offense is not quite the juggernaut it was in 2018, the defense has been prolific. As a result, defensive coordinator Brandon Staley is […]

Kawhi Leonard’s first year with the Los Angeles Clippers was full of drama. But Leonard has no regrets about his decision to sign with LA in the summer of 2019. Leonard was a guest on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” on Wednesday night, and he talked about a host of different topics: .@KawhiLeonard on choosing the @LAClippers, […]

Before he was a legendary NFL quarterback, Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller Tom Brady was merely a guy having to prove himself as a member of the Michigan Wolverines. Brady made a name for himself at Michigan, winning quarterback competitions with two-sport sensation Drew Henson and leading the Wolverines to an Orange Bowl victory in 2000. […]

Stan Van Gundy has a lot on his plate as he takes over as head coach the New Orleans Pelicans. The Pelicans have plenty of talent, with an All-Star in Brandon Ingram and a No. 1 overall pick in Zion Williamson. New Orleans is also still hoping former No. 2 overall pick Lonzo Ball will […]

The Los Angeles Chargers will be without wide receiver Mike Williams on Thursday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Williams is dealing with a back injury, and is not expected to play. Pro Bowl wideout Keenan Allen might also miss the contest for the Chargers with a hamstring issue. WR […]

The Miami Heat’s “Vice City” jerseys have become one of the top threads in the NBA, and Jimmy Butler had some fun with Goran Dragic during a recent shoot to show of the jerseys. Dragic arrived on the set of the photoshoot to proclaim Heat fans should buy Butler’s Vice City jersey. Butler, ever the […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is still on the mend from multiple broken ribs and a collapsed lung, but he is doing all he can to return for this weekend’s showdown with the Kansas City Chiefs. Brees returned to practice Wednesday, a strong first step in terms of his status for Sunday afternoon’s game […]

Detroit Pistons forward Blake Griffin is engaging in more real estate close to his old digs in Los Angeles. Scratch that, right behind his old digs in L.A. Jack Flemming of the Los Angeles Time reported that Griffin purchased a $5.87 million home in Brentwood, and the property apparently sits right behind his $19.1 million farmhouse: With […]

The Baltimore Ravens are not quite out of the woods when it comes to impact players on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Baltimore has gotten marquee players like Lamar Jackson, Calais Campbell and others back after experiencing a bit of an outbreak just prior to Thanksgiving. However, the team is still having its issues with the virus. […]

The New England Patriots are in danger of missing the playoffs for the first time since 2008, but they are getting an offensive weapon back for the final three games. The team announced Julian Edelman returned to practice Wednesday after missing the last seven games due to knee surgery. Full attendance at practice today, including […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle’s season might not be over just yet. Kittle has not played since Week 8 due to a fractured cuboid bone in his left foot. However, the 49ers just opened the practice window for the tight end on Wednesday. The All-Pro has been banged up all season. Kittle barely […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo was incredibly transparent with management in the months leading up to his signing a five-year supermax. Brian Windhorst and Kevin Arnovitz of ESPN reported one of the more impactful meetings between Giannis and management two days after Milwaukee was eliminated from the playoffs. Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry had lunch with […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden addressed the media for the first time on Wednesday, though he tread carefully. Harden has been the focus of the NBA offseason after reports surfaced he had demanded a trade from the Rockets. Numerous reports have suggested he is intent on moving and fed up with the team’s culture, though […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden spoke to the media for the first time since reporting to training camp last week. Harden did not address the media following Tuesday night’s preseason game against the San Antonio Spurs, and it remains to be seen whether he or the team will face a fine. But The Beard showed […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones’ status remains unclear ahead of a Week 15 showdown with the Cleveland Browns. The Giants are trying to be cautious with Jones, who is still dealing with a lower leg issue first sustained during the team’s Week 12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Head coach Joe Judge indicated the […]

The Carolina Panthers were without star wide receiver DJ Moore last weekend after he tested positive for COVID-19. However, Moore should be cleared to return for a Week 15 matchup with the Green Bay Packers. The Panthers have officially activated Moore off the reserve/COVID-19 list, per Pro Football Talk. Moore had been nursing an ankle […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers is on board if the NBA becomes the first professional sports organization to oversee distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Sixers coach’s words carry weight. There are questions as to how players and coaches will respond to vaccination in the event it is made readily available, notably if the […]

Longtime MLB shortstop and former Detroit Tigers first base coach Omar Vizquel is under investigation for alleged domestic abuse against his wife, Blanca. Blanca told Katie Strang and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic she has been the victim of physical abuse from Vizquel for years. One of the first incidents allegedly occurred in January of […]

The Dallas Mavericks were one of the the more inactive teams of the 2020 NBA offseason. Dallas had initially stated its intentions to add toughness and defense to the roster. Ultimately, however, the Mavs merely re-upped with Willie Cauley-Stein and traded Seth Curry for Josh Richardson. Why were Donnie Nelson and Co. so cautious? As […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had another star guard in their sights prior to acquiring Jrue Holiday from the New Orleans Pelicans. Shams Charania, Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Milwaukee took a special interest in Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo, who was enveloped in trade rumors this offseason. The Bucks’ interest in Oladipo […]

The Florida men’s basketball program and sporting world at large received some good news on Tuesday afternoon. Gators forward Keyontae Johnson is in stable condition after being placed in a medically induced coma on Monday. The team issued a statement on behalf of Johnson’s parents, Nika and Marrecus, in which it states Johnson is breathing on […]

ESPN NBA analyst Jay Williams had what could be kindly called an interesting reaction to Giannis Antetokounmpo signing a five-year supermax with the Milwaukee Bucks. The former Duke star responded to a question about Giannis’ ability to win in Milwaukee by citing the Los Angeles Lakers’ depth and specifically pointing out Talen Horton-Tucker: Is Jay […]

Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is none too pleased his friend, Jamal Murray, coined his “Spiderman” nickname to describe another player. Murray said Denver Nuggets players call Facundo Campazzo “Spiderman” because he fires off one-handed dimes as if he has the ball on a string. Mitchell, who has gone by “Spida” pretty much since he […]

Amateur boxer and social influencer Jake Paul is still trying to provoke UFC star Conor McGregor into a fight, this time by going after his friends. Paul threw water balloons at McGregor’s jiu-jitsu coach, Dillon Danis, with Danis chasing down Paul’s entourage before the truck drove away. BREAKING: Jake Paul throws water balloons at Conor […]

A Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry rookie card has just sold for $616,000, according to TMZ, making it the richest piece of Curry memorabilia. Golden Auctions orchestrated the deal for the card, which is signed by Curry. What makes the item so rare? Well, it is apparently one of just 25 ever made, per TMZ: […]

Milwaukee Bucks fans cans breathe easier. Giannis Antetokounmpo declared his loyalty to the franchise Tuesday by signing a five-year supermax contract that is the richest in NBA history. There had been plenty of murmurs regarding Giannis’ future after two consecutive years of playoff failures. Antetokounmpo has always made it clear he values winning more than […]