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The 2020 MLB Winter Meetings officially began on Monday, and the Los Angeles Angels have struck one of the first big trades of the offseason. New Angels general manager Perry Minasian acquired closer Raisel Iglesias and cash from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Noe Ramirez and a player to be named later. Iglesias had […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden was absent from Sunday’s workouts, and he might still be in Sin City. Harden had told the team he would be reporting “soon,” though it looks like he had another night out in Vegas. “The Beard” was captured on an Instagram story outside Drai’s Nightclub at around midnight local […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was off to perhaps the best start of his career in 2020. That is, before COVID-19 intervened. Garrett has missed each of the Browns’ last two games after contracting the virus, and he revealed to the media on Friday he had fever and suffered from body aches while also […]

Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell and family have pledged a record $12 million to Greenwich Country Day School in Connecticut. Mitchell and his mother, Nicole, are setting up separate scholarship and faculty support funds to assist both students and teachers at the school, per GCDS website: Mitchell, a champion of education and of providing […]

The coronavirus pandemic has affected millions of people across the United States, including Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns. A reminder: Karl-Anthony Towns tragically lost his mother, Jacqueline Cruz, to COVID-19 in April. The former No. 1 overall pick revealed Friday he also lost six other family members to COVID, and has taken it upon himself […]

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs has been ruled out for the team’s Week 13 matchup against the New York Jets. Jacobs suffered an ankle injury during the team’s embarrassing 43-6 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons. The setback is not as bad as previously feared, but Raiders head coach John Gruden […]

The NBA released the early portion of the 2020-21 schedule on Friday, and the new slate includes a number of exciting matchups. However, fans will have to wait before getting an NBA Finals rematch between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel  gave a game-by-game breakdown of […]

The Sacramento Kings are reportedly seeking future assets in exchange for shooting guard Buddy Hield, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Begley reported the Kings have been asking for “draft compensation,” though it is unknown how many picks they are asking for in talks. Hield had been the subject of trade rumors throughout the offseason, […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal issued his first statements regarding the trade that sent former backcourt mate John Wall to Houston in exchange for Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook. Beal said he has been through the ringer this week in coming to grips with the fact Wall is no longer with the organization: “It’s […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a number of high-profile moves this offseason. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka acquired point guard Dennis Schroder and signed Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell. Los Angeles finessed extra cap space to sign veteran big Marc Gasol, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope inked a three-year deal to return to the […]

Brooklyn Nets combo guard Spencer Dinwiddie envisions a rather interesting role change for himself this season. Dinwiddie was often the team’s primary scorer, playmaker and shot creator with Kyrie Irving out for chunks of the season. However, with Irving and a healthy Kevin Durant rejoining the rotation, Dinwiddie is prepared to adapt. The 27-year-old suggested […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are desperate for some stability at the quarterback position, though it might start with a change in play-calling. Carson Wentz’s struggles have reportedly prompted head coach Doug Pederson to consider giving up play-calling duties, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Pederson said he will still call the plays, but noted he has […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has a new partner in crime in the frontcourt this year. The Sixers signed veteran big man Dwight Howard away from the Los Angeles Lakers after Howard played an integral role in L.A.’s championship frontcourt. Embiid said Friday he is excited to have a “Hall of Fame” player like Howard […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones’ status for Week 13 has been something of a question mark after Jones suffered a hamstring injury last weekend. It initially looked like Jones would almost certainly be ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks. But multiple insiders also reported there was a chance Jones could play. […]

Questions about Sixers superstars Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid’s dynamic keep rolling in during Philly’s media availability. Embiid previously said he had no interest in seeing Simmons traded and said the two have grown closer in the last few years. Simmons followed up with a similar response, though he also joked he was “moving in” […]

Politicians on both sides of the aisle are coming together in the state of Michigan with a simple message: hire Robert Saleh as the next head coach of the Detroit Lions. Saleh is a native of Dearborn, Michigan, and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman lobbied hard for the Niners’ defensive coordinator to get the […]

Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid believes he and Ben Simmons can share the floor and work in tandem as a superstar duo for the Sixers. Embiid said Friday he has no interest in seeing the organization attempt to trade Simmons, saying he and the former No. 1 overall pick have grown closer through the […]

Is it possible the Milwaukee Bucks’ inclusion of George Hill in the Jrue Holiday cost them the opportunity to land Bogdan Bogdanovic? The Bucks had to break off the sign-and-trade agreement with the Sacramento Kings after Bogdanovic’s camps argued they never agreed to a deal. However, Sam Amick of The Athletic reported Bogdanovic had legitimate […]

Russell Westbrook has always been one of the most ferocious competitors in basketball. The former NBA MVP is prone to letting out primal screams after big dunks and mixing it up with opponents from time to time. He plays with a certain rage, which one might except given his incredibly explosive athleticism and drive. But […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was merely trying to explain the rationale behind signing his new five-year, $190 million deal with the team. His daughter had other plans. Davis hoped on a Zoom interview with Spectrum SportsNet to discuss the new deal and his excitement at donning the Purple and Gold for years to […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA playoffs as the second seed in the Eastern Conference, but left the “bubble” after a disappointing second-round exit. One of the major storylines surrounding the Raptors in Orlando was the lackluster play of Pascal Siakam. The 26-year-old’s rise has been well-chronicled, and he took yet another individual leap this […]

Josh Gordon is–once again–returning to the NFL. Gordon, currently rostered by the Seattle Seahawks, was reinstated by the league on Thursday and will be eligible to play in the final two games of the season, per Jay Glazer of FOX Sports. Scoopage: NFL reinstating Josh Gordon from suspension, eligible to return for last 2 games […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has less than three weeks to sign a supermax extension with the Milwaukee Bucks, something Khris Middleton very much wants to see happen. Middleton spoke about Giannis’ impending decision during his media availability on Thursday, saying he’s personally invested in convincing Antetokounmpo to stay in Milwaukee: “He knows I deeply want him to […]

Los Angeles Lakers star power forward Anthony Davis has checked quite a few things off his career wish list in recent months. Davis captured his first NBA championship this fall with an outstanding series of performances during the league’s restart. “The Brow” then cashed in on his dominance, signing a five-year, $190 million max deal […]

Tennessee Titans star Derrick Henry might be the best individual running back in the NFL. This weekend, his team faces arguably the best running back tandem in the league in the Cleveland Browns’ duo of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. Henry spoke very highly of the Browns’ duo ahead of the Week 13 showdown. Henry also […]

Despite weeks of speculation surrounding Russell Westbrook and his apparent trade request, it seemed increasingly likely the Houston Rockets would keep the former league MVP and start the season with both him and James Harden. Westbrook is on a massive deal, and a one-for-one swap involving The Brodie and John Wall seemed to fall through […]

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow underwent successful surgery on Wednesday after suffering a torn ACL, MCL and additional ligament damage in his left knee. The team released a statement Thursday afternoon stating the No. 1 overall pick is ready to begin rehabbing: “Joe Burrow underwent successful surgery yesterday,” the team announced, via Ian Rapoport of […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry entered the league as an NCAA darling and undersized point guard out of Davidson. Over 11 years later, Curry is a two-time league MVP and three-time NBA champion. He still remembers the journey, however, as do the Warriors. Curry recreated a photo from his rookie season while […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill and dual-sports legend Bo Jackson share almost nothing in common. Hill is a diminutive wide receiver whose one and only profession is football. Jackson, on the other hand, was one of the most powerful running backs ever while also starring as an outfielder for multiple MLB clubs. But […]

The Space Jam sequel is apparently slated to arrive on HBO Max in 2021. LeBron James is starring in Space Jam: A New Legacy, which is a follow-up to the original Space Jam (1996) featuring Michael Jordan. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, however, James’ latest appearance on the big screen will actually go to the small screen first. […]

A number of players from the 2017 NBA Draft class have received massive rookie extensions in recent weeks. Los Angeles Lakers swingman Kyle Kuzma is not among them. Kuzma is eligible for a rookie extension, and ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported last month the former first-round pick is expecting a “sizable” deal from the Lakers. For […]

John Wall has been the face of the Washington Wizards pretty much since the franchise drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in 2010. But Wall’s Wizards tenure has come to an end after the team traded him to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The five-time All-Star authored a heartfelt goodbye to D.C., thanking […]

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase is taking ownership for quarterback Sam Darnold’s struggles this season. Gase acknowledged part of the reason he was hired was to advance Darnold’s progression and mold him into a franchise quarterback: “I came here to help him and help him develop his career and we haven’t been able […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Tyreek Hill had a humorous back-and-forth with ESPN’s Adam Schefter last week, which included Hill challenging Schefter to a race for charity. Hill offered to give Schefter a 40-yard head start while also saying he would wear full pads. True to his nature as a reporter, Schefter came up with […]

Russell Westbrook is heading to the nation’s capital. The Washington Wizards acquired “The Brodie” from the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, sending point guard John Wall and a future first-round pick to Houston. Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard previously suggested the team was not trading Wall this offseason. Obviously, something changed in the last week-plus. Now, […]

New Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson had only ever known one NBA franchise. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Thompson with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. He suffered through some brutal seasons before eventually becoming a vital frontcourt anchor for a team that would make four consecutive NBA Finals appearances between 2015 […]

The Golden State Warriors play in San Francisco now, but they have made an effort to pay homage to their Oakland roots in recent years. Golden State reintroduced the ‘We Believe” jerseys popularized by Warriors teams of years past. Now, the Dubs will stamp Oakland on their home court. Literally. The Warriors released a video […]

Former Houston Texans star wide receiver Andre Johnson believes his old team’s season was doomed as soon as Bill O’Brien traded DeAndre Hopkins to the Arizona Cardinals. Johnson said the deal that an inherent impact on the Texans, a team that had previously made the playoffs in each of the last two seasons: “I think […]

The Chicago Bears are sticking with Mitchell Trubisky under center for this weekend’s game against the Detroit Lions. Veteran quarterback Nick Foles, who won the job from Trubisky in Week 3, returned to practice on Wednesday in a limited fashion. However, head coach Matt Nagy has already declared Trubisky the starter, per ESPN’s Jeff Dickerson.  […]