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San Francisco Giants owner Charles Johnson is facing backlash for donating a massive sum of cash to the Republican Party after laying off more than 50 employees. Johnson reportedly donated nearly $11 million to Republicans in all cycles between 2016 and 2020, the most of any owner in professional sports. $10,995,500 is $219,910 when split […]

The Seattle Seahawks head into Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills with a depleted backfield. Both starting running back Chris Carson (foot) and Carlos Hyde (hamstring) will be inactive, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, paving the way for rookie DeeJay Dallas to get the start for the second consecutive game. Injury updates:— #Seahawks RB […]

Billionaire Steve Cohen’s purchase of the New York Mets from the Wilpon family was finalized on Friday morning. Within hours, Cohen has already made sweeping changes in the baseball operations department. The Mets have parted ways with former general manager Brodie Van Wagenen as well as special assistant Omar Minaya, among others, per MLB.com’s Anthony […]

Major League Baseball will not discipline Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner after he violated health and safety protocols following L.A.’s World Series-clinching victory. Separate statements were issued by Commissioner Rob Manfred as well as Turner and Dodgers President and CEO Stan Kasten. Major League Baseball has completed its investigation of the events following […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer elaborated on some brief comments he made about former Vikes defensive end Everson Griffen. The 32-year-old Griffen, now a member of the Detroit Lions, felt disrespected by Zimmer simply calling him a “good” player. Griffen explained he felt slighted because he held Zimmer to a higher esteem as a […]

The New York Knicks might still be hoping to sign at least one of the “Banana Boat” crew this offseason. Ian Begley of SNY suggested in September the Knicks might hope to bring back Carmelo Anthony in the event New York could pull off a trade for Chris Paul. However, it seems Leon Rose and […]

Jacksonville Jaguars starting quarterback Gardner Minshew has been ruled out for the team’s Week 9 matchup with the Houston Texans. Minshew was discovered to have a strained ligament and multiple fractures in a right thumb which has given him trouble for weeks. He will take a seat on Sunday, and will be replaced by Jake […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is excited to lace up the boots with veteran wideout Dez Bryant. The Ravens signed Bryant to the practice squad and are exhibiting patience before rushing him into action. But Jackson is clearly thrilled with what he has seen from Bryant on the practice field: “Oh man, he’s a great […]

New York Giants head coach Joe Judge had a special kind of punishment in order for wide receiver Golden Tate during the team’s Friday practice. Tate’s wife, Elise, was critical of the team during the Giants’ loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. She chastised New York for failing to get her husband the […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey has officially been cleared for Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported McCaffrey has been activated from the injured reserve list, paving the way for the All-Pro to return to action. Panthers plan to activate RB Christian McCaffrey this weekend and he is expected […]

Superstar boxer Canelo Alvarez is in the midst of legal battles with Golden Boy Promotions and DAZN streaming service. However, Alvarez and his team have already declared the Mexican sensation is a free agent. Alvarez’s coach and manager Eddy Reynoso said in a press release his client is already working on his next bout, suggesting […]

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden became the president-elect on Friday morning when the states of Georgia and Pennsylvania flipped, pushing Biden over the electoral college threshold. This made Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal ready to call the election. However, President Donald Trump indicated in a press conference Thursday evening he would not concede the election […]

Electronic Arts has launched a large patch to fix some of the bugs and quirks in the latest iteration of their football game franchise, Madden 21. While the Madden and FIFA series’ are among the most popular in the sports gaming world, they are also routinely outed for glitches and bugs by users online. Developers are hoping this latest patch […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin’s status was up for grabs this week after missing Monday’s game against the New York Giants. However, Bucs head coach Bruce Arians said Friday the Pro Bowl wideout–still recovering from a fractured index finger–will play on Sunday night against the New Orleans Saints. Chris Godwin got reps for […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are among the teams struggling to contain the spread of COVID-19 within their ranks. Chris Jones is an example. Kansas City announced earlier Thursday a staff member had tested positive for the virus, and the Chiefs closed the facility as a result. But the players seem to have fallen prey as […]

The Detroit Pistons have the No. 7 overall pick in this month’s upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, but they might be hoping to move up the board. Pistons general manager Troy Weaver said moving up is “definitely” an option Detroit could look to pursue, per ESPN’s Eric Woodyard. If the Pistons do indeed trade up, they […]

Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones was trending towards “inactive” status for Thursday’s game with the San Francisco 49ers due to a calf injury. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Jones now appears to be given the green light to play, though it may be in a limited role. Aaron Jones has […]

The Houston Rockets have already undergone a significant shift in culture with former head coach Mike D’Antoni and president Daryl Morey stepping down. Rafael Stone will essentially fill the void left by Morey in the basketball operations department, while former Dallas Mavericks head coach Stephen Silas takes over for D’Antoni as head coach. The new […]

The Tennessee Titans could be without star defensive end Jadeveon Clowney for this weekend’s matchup with the Chicago Bears. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Clowney did not practice on Thursday due to an apparent knee injury, and his status is looking doubtful for Sunday. Garafolo also noted Clowney might be forced out of the […]

This weekend’s slate of NFL games features some of the best matchups of the season. One of the top marquee matchups will feature a pair of AFC contenders going at it, as the Baltimore Ravens take on the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts jumped into a tie with the Titans for the top spot in the AFC […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon has been the subject of some NBA trade speculation. One such hypothetical has involved the Magic sending Gordon to the Portland Trail Blazers for CJ McCollum. However, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports that swap has not been formally discussed by either team: The leaguewide interest level in Aaron Gordon is murkier. Brooklyn […]

Tom Brady’s departure from the New England Patriots after nearly two decades as the team’s starting quarterback was one of the well-chronicled storylines of the NFL offseason. But despite the tension that seemingly led to Brady signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the former Pats signal-caller still wishes to see his old team prosper. Brady […]

The New York Knicks would appear to have interest moving up in this month’s NBA draft, but they will not sacrifice their future in the process. Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors could be amenable to trading back. But the Dubs seem to have interest in the likes of Deni Avdija and James Wiseman, and are […]

Former NBA star Lamar Odom and Sabrina Parr recently broke off their engagement after Parr revealed Odom is still battling with personal demons. Odom reacted to the news breaking on Thursday, sharing an emoji of a broken heart on his personal Facebook page. Fortunately, many of the comments were geared toward emphasizing support for Odom […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost a slew of key players when wide receiver Kendrick Bourne tested positive for COVID-19 earlier this week. Bourne was deemed to have “close contact” with fellow wideouts Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk, as well as Pro Bowl offensive tackle Trent Williams. But there was one slight problem: Bourne was the […]

The New York Giants hoped 2020 would be the year Daniel Jones would officially cement his place as the team’s franchise quarterback. However, the former No. 6 overall pick has struggled, completing just over 61 percent of his passes and averaging 6.1 yards per pass attempt to go with nine interceptions. As a result, the […]

Boxing superstar Gervonta Davis improved to 24-0 with a knockout win over WBA “super world” junior lightweight champion Leo Santa Cruz on Saturday. Today, however, he’s in the news for a different reason. The win gave “Tank” his 23rd knockout of his professional career, and seemed to open up even more options for future fights. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are desperate to surround Giannis Antetokounmpo with assets in order to get to the next level. This includes taking on bad salary, if necessary. Zach Lowe of ESPN reported the Bucks are exploring a possible sign-and-trade that would result in them signing Sacramento Kings swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic and fellow Kings forward Harrison […]

New Orleans Saints fans are more than just a little concerned to learn running back Alvin Kamara is nursing a foot injury. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported Kamara did not practice Wednesday because of the injury, though he added it was not considered serious. #Saints RB Alvin Kamara has a foot injury that isn’t […]

Veteran quarterback Josh McCown made history when—at age 41—he became the oldest player signed to a practice squad and now he’s joining the Houston Texans. Just about halfway through the year, McCown has already made his way back to another roster .Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Texans have signed McCown from the Philadelphia Eagles’ […]

LeBron James is demanding justice after his close friend’s sister, Ericka Weems, was murdered in Akron, Ohio. James implored his hometown to come together and find the person responsible for this senseless act of violence. “AKRON OHIO!! My brother’s sister was murdered this past weekend in her home! My brother family need answers to why […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky has had a rough go of it in 2020. Trubisky entered the season as the starter under center after winning the quarterback competition against Nick Foles. But uninspiring performances eventually led to Foles taking over as the Bears’ full-time starter by Week 4. Things have only gotten worse for the […]

Rapper and Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg named his L.A. sports Mount Rushmore, paying respects to legends of old and modern icons. Snoop also split his list with a pair of men and women. Lakers legends Magic Johnson and the late Kobe Bryant made Snoop’s list, while former Los Angeles Sparks superstar and former […]

Antonio Brown is officially eligible to return to action after serving an eight-game suspension for off-field conduct. The newly-signed Tampa Bay Buccaneers receiver is ready to return to the gridiron and, more importantly, get his life back together again (via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk): Brown called it “a blessing” to be back in […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum took to Twitter to speak a bit about the 2020 general election on Wednesday. President Donald Trump falsely claimed late Tuesday night he felt Democrats were trying to “steal” the election and later suggested he would proceed to the courts to contest a potential loss to Democratic nominee […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has one of the best defenses in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys, meanwhile, have a limited offensive unit thanks to injuries to the offensive line and star quarterback Dak Prescott. However, Tomlin and his staff are still zeroed in on one Cowboys player in particular: running back Ezekiel Elliott. […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick is taking on a new look as he embraces his role as the team’s backup. Fitzpatrick showed up to the team’s Wednesday practice with a trimmed beard and short-shorts; quite the change for the signal-caller known for his grizzled looks and rugged demeanor. Breaking news out of #Dolphins practice. Ryan […]

Carlos Dunlap has a new team, and he also has a new contract. The former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end has agreed to a reworked contract after being acquired by the Seattle Seahawks. Dunlap will now earn $2 million for the rest of the 2020 season, with the potential for a $3 million roster bonus if […]

The 2020 NFL trade deadline was one of the most inactive in recent memory, but the Miami Dolphins made a couple interesting moves. Miami traded wide receiver Isaiah Ford to the New England Patriots, giving New England some more depth amid a slew of injuries. The Dolphins also looked to enhance their own depth, acquiring […]