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Chicago Bears wide receiver Allen Robinson came out of Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams after taking a shot to the head and neck area in the fourth quarter. Robinson has officially entered into concussion protocol, per Bears head coach Matt Nagy. Allen Robinson is in the concussion protocol per Bears head coach Matt […]

The Dallas Mavericks were relatively quiet at the trade deadline this past February, though not for lack of trying. Donnie Nelson and the Mavs were apparently on the verge of trading for Oklahoma City Thunder forward Danilo Gallinari. However, according to RealGM, the deal fell apart when “Gallo” suggested he would not sign an extension […]

The Washington Football Team lost Landon Collins for the season after an MRI revealed that the star safety suffered a torn ACL. With that said, Washington sought to add depth at the position by offering veteran safety Eric Reid a spot on their practice squad. However, Rob Maaddi of the Associated Press reports that Reid […]

The Miami Dolphins have issued an emphatic denial of a report suggesting the team was exploring trades for star cornerback Xavien Howard. This statement comes after the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported Tuesday the Dolphins were indeed shopping Howard. “The report in the South Florida Sun Sentinel is factually inaccurate and based on rumors,” the team […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive back Budda Baker was as shocked as anyone when Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf chased him down after a long interception return. Baker picked off Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson in the second quarter of Arizona’s overtime win on Sunday. He seemingly had nothing but green grass in front of him en […]

Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant has never shied away from going right at fans attempting to degrade his legacy. The former NBA MVP and two-time champion had some words for a Twitter user claiming he took the “easy route” on his way to two championship rings with the Golden State Warriors: Look at u, […]

The Chicago Bears’ offensive struggles continued on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams, but Matt Nagy is not giving up play-calling duties. Nagy said he will continue to serve that function, though he is not totally opposed to passing the play-calling baton: “I always look at all that,” Nagy said, via Chris Emma of […]

New England Patriots special teamer and longtime captain Matthew Slater thinks the Pats put on an embarrassing display in a blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Slater was critical of New England’s approach, saying the Patriots lacked a steely resolve and desire to compete: “I think there were times last night (against […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward Anthony Davis made history in capturing the first NBA championship of his career. Davis is the first and only player to win an NBA title, NCAA title, Olympic Gold Medal and FIBA World Cup in the span of his career, per the Lakers’ Instagram feed. Those are some pretty impressive […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey arrived to practice with a red jersey on Tuesday, seemingly indicating he is unlikely to play in Thursday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons. However, McCaffrey might have pulled a ruse on the public. The All-Pro almost immediately took off the red jersey in favor of a regular practice jersey, […]

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins made his feelings well known driving by a brigade of supporters for Donald Trump on a local highway. Hopkins was driving to State Farm Stadium for Sunday night’s game against the Seattle Seahawks when he was photographed flipping the bird at Trump supporters: Twitter Reacts Favorably to DeAndre Hopkins […]

Former NBA legend and Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal is partnering with Pepsi to initiate police reform in a number of NBA cities. Shaq himself was deputized by the Florida sheriff last year, and he was previously on record as saying he would consider a run for sheriff in Georgia. Now, Shaq is teaming with […]

Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward has a $34.2 million player option for the 2020-21 NBA season, one he would seemingly accept given the financial state of the league and the uncertainty of free agency. However, ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports there is a possibility Hayward will opt out in search of another long-term deal in the […]

The Seattle Seahawks lost running back Chris Carson to a foot injury early in Sunday night’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, and Carson could miss some time. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Carson’s MRI revealed a mid-foot sprain. The Seahawks have said he is week-to-week, putting his status in doubt at least for next […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Julius Erving’s “Doctor J” moniker is one of the most famous and identifiable nicknames in sports. Of course, a new “Doc” is coming to the Sixers next season after Philly hired Doc Rivers to be the team’s new head coach. Erving could not be more excited Rivers is the new head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had been adamant about honoring the late Kobe Bryant’s legacy with an NBA title. Not only did the Purple and Gold do just that, but L.A. also found a number of ways to commemorate Kobe en route to championship No. 17. The Lakers wore the “Black Mamba” jerseys throughout the NBA […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey was eligible to return for this past weekend’s game against the New Orleans Saints after landing on injured reserve early in the year due to a high ankle sprain. However, McCaffrey did not suit up on Sunday, and he might not play in Carolina’s Week 8 matchup with the […]

Sunday was not a celebratory occasion for the New England Patriots. The Pats were destroyed by the San Francisco 49ers in one of the largest home defeats in the Bill Belichick era. Quarterback Cam Newton struggled before being replaced by Jarrett Stidham, and the Niners offense constantly confused New England’s defense with a series of […]

The Cam Newton era got off to a good start with the New England Patriots. Newton won his Patriots debut, with offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels showing creativity by making Cam a legitimate part of the team’s rushing attack. The former NFL MVP completed 15 out of 19 passes in the Week 1 win and rushed […]

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas is probably not going anywhere ahead of the Nov. 3 trade deadline. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported people in Thomas’ camp are angling for a trade. However, Florio also reported it is unlikely the Saints will receive a suitable offer for the All-Pro wideout: Whether the […]

It is not uncommon to hear rappers and famous musicians name-drop famous athletes in their songs. After all, there is a clear intersection between sports and music culture. Still, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro might not have expected to have a song named after him just one year into his NBA career. Rapper and Kentucky native […]

The Golden State Warriors have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming 2020 NBA Draft, and there has been plenty of speculation as to how the team will proceed with its pick. Given both Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson will be fully healthy, the Warriors are hoping to contend again next season. This would figure […]

The Seattle Seahawks were hoping Jamal Adams would be a difference-maker on the defensive side of the football when they acquired the All-Pro from the New York Jets. Indeed, Adams was an impact player at the safety spot … for all of three weeks. The 25-year-old has missed each of the last three games with […]

The New York Jets are the only winless team in football, and they could be bound for the No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft next April. In other words, the Jets might be locked in on drafting Clemson star quarterback Trevor Lawrence. However, current Jets starter Sam Darnold is paying the rumors […]

The Baltimore Ravens began Thursday with a flurry activity. Baltimore acquired star defensive end Yannick Ngakoue from the Minnesota Vikings, adding to an already terrifying front seven. But the Ravens are also attempting to make upgrades on the other side of the ball, signing veteran wide receiver Dez Bryant to the practice squad. Of course, […]

Dallas Cowboys players have come to head coach Mike McCarthy’s defense amid reports the newcomer has lost the locker room early in the 2020 NFL season. Veteran linebacker Sean Lee said Wednesday the team would not be concerned with anonymous sources. On Thursday, outside linebacker Jaylon Smith encouraged his teammates to own their words and […]

Football fans will be blessed with one of the best matchups of the season in Week 7 as a pair of undefeated squads clash. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Tennessee Titans have been among the best teams in the NFL to start the season, and both will be looking to sustain momentum heading towards the midway […]

Former UFC heavyweight champion and WWE icon Brock Lesnar is back in the Octagon, at least in virtual form. Lesnar has been added to the roster of fighters for the UFC 4 video game, increasing speculation he might still be nearing a return to the organization. Via Jose Youngs of MMAFighting.com: The former heavyweight champion, […]

The Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings orchestrated a bombshell on Thursday morning, with the Vikes sending Pro Bowl edge-rusher Yannick Ngakoue to the Ravens. Minnesota had traded for Ngakoue in the offseason to solidify the defensive front and negate the loss of veteran defensive end Everson Griffen. But after a a 1-5 start to the […]

Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt is one of the best defensive players in football, and a legitimate franchise cornerstone. But with the Texans stumbling out of the gates at 1-5, is it possible they would look to move the three-time Defensive Player of the Year? Watt reacted to the possibility of a trade […]

The Houston Texans are 1-5 to start the 2020 season, and could easily be regarded as “sellers” ahead of the Nov. 3 trade deadline. But Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is not concerned with the rumors. Watson said Wednesday the team will keep the focus on the field as the Texans try to turn their season […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his fiancée, Brittany Matthews, held their own gender reveal party this week. The reveal involved a pair of ribboned dogs and confetti, with Mahomes and Matthews tweeting out the video and captioning it with the hashtag “Girl Dad,” a phrase since made more prominent following the death […]

The Los Angeles Chargers initially placed running back Austin Ekeler on injured reserve with the expectation he could miss six weeks of action. However, it seems Ekeler’s hamstring injury might be worse than previously stated. Ekeler was first diagnosed with a hamstring strain after leaving the Chargers’ Week 4 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had to send all of their starting offensive linemen home Wednesday after Pro Bowl right tackle Trent Brown was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said he made the call as a precautionary measure, considering the five starters had previous contact with Brown. Gruden also stated he […]

Veteran linebacker Sean Lee responded to reports Dallas Cowboys head coach was losing control of the locker room. Jane Slater of NFL Network anonymously quoted players as saying McCarthy and his staff have been unprepared for games. McCarthy responded by saying he had not heard any chatter from his team, adding he has repeatedly stressed […]

San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan apparently does not want to be in the Alamo City much longer. Ben Standig and Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic were among the writers to conduct an agents survey on all things basketball, including potential trades and impending free agents. One agent told The Athletic DeRozan is unhappy in […]

The NFL’s wide receiver position continues to be one of the deepest groups when it comes to fantasy football. There is no shortage of elite talent, with some of the best receivers in the game putting up even more explosive results. DeAndre Hopkins is swallowing the target share in Arizona, making him one of the […]

The 2020 calendar year has not been very kind to Tiger Woods. But the 15-time major champion is returning to the Zozo Championship with one goal in mind: defending his 2019 Masters crown at Augusta National in November. Woods, who won the Zozo last year, said he is hoping to use the tournament as a […]

Miami Dolphins rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa got his first moments of action in the waning moments of last weekend’s win over the New York Jets. One week later, the former Alabama star has been named the starter. The Dolphins announced Tuesday they were turning to Tagovailoa for the remainder of the season after veteran signal-caller […]