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Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal is back in the French Open final, and he has a chance to make history in the process. Nadal is in pursuit of his 20th Grand Slam title, which would tie him with Roger Federer for the most men’s singles championships in history. The 34-year-old easily defeated Diego Schwartzman in […]

New York Yankees legend and Hall of Fame starting pitcher Whitey Ford died at the age of 91 on Friday. Ford was one of the giants of the Yankees dynasty in the 1950’s, spending the entirety of his 16-year career in New York and amassing a 236-106 record. The Yankees are incredibly saddened to learn […]

The Atlanta Braves advanced to the NLCS for the first time since 2001 on Thursday after sweeping the Miami Marlins in the NLDS. Falcons head coach Dan Quinn showed support for Atlanta’s baseball squad, donning a Braves cap during his Zoom press conference on Friday morning. Already, there are fears Quinn might have put a […]

Josh Reddick of the Astros and Matt Olson of the Athletics were aware that baseball fans have seen tremendous glove work from a pair of elite defensive outfielders in the last two days. Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger made an unbelievable catch to rob San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. of a […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smitth-Schuster joined AFC North rival Joe Burrow in asking peers and fans to wear a mask. One day after Burrow took to Instagram with his own PSA, Smith-Schuster posted a rather humorous video showcasing how best to eat with a mask still present. Check it out: A mask-wearing PSA from […]

Los Angeles Chargers rookie quarterback Justin Herbert was pressed into starting duty in Week 2 when Tyrod Taylor suffered a punctured lung prior to game time. It seems Herbert has done enough in the past three weeks to convince Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn he can lead the team going forward. Adam Schefter of ESPN […]

Marc Spears of The Undefeated told a humorous tale of when Kobe Bryant first learned LeBron James began passing him in jersey sales during an appearance on The Woj Pod. Spears told ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski he spoke to Kobe about “King James” passing him in sales and possibly becoming the next face of […]

Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton was an aging veteran when he came to the Miami Heat ahead of the 2005-06 season. However, Payton certainly had a dated history with then-Heat coach Pat Riley. The Glove explained his relationship with Riley in a piece for The Players’ Tribune, and also elaborated on what the […]

The Tennessee Titans’ Week 5 game against the Buffalo Bills is in danger after Titans players broke protocol, resulting in additional positives for COVID-19. Apparently, Outkick writer and FOX Sports radio commentator Clay Travis knew about one of the workouts in question, though he did not report on it. Travis’ son apparently witnessed Titans players […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick refused to answer about Cam Newton and Stephon Gilmore reportedly having dinner just one day before it was revealed Newton tested positive for COVID-19. Adam Schefter reported Wednesday Newton and Gilmore had dinner the Friday before New England’s Week 4 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs. The next […]

Anthony Davis’ performance in the 2020 NBA Finals has inspired some debate about whether The Brow is the best teammate LeBron James has had in his career. Former NBA big man Kendrick Perkins said after Game 1 he felt Davis is the best player to ever team with LeBron. Or, at least, Perkins thinks AD […]

The UFC is trying to book a lightweight bout between Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier, and McGregor has reportedly accepted the offer. McGregor responded to Poirier on Twitter Thursday morning, saying he has accepted on the condition the fight takes place in 2020. Hello Dustin! I accepted the @ufc offer to fight you, but told […]

Detroit Pistons legend and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas believes Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is the greatest player in league history. Thomas took to Twitter on Thursday to give his two cents on why “King James” is the best player to ever grace the hardwood: “The best and most ‘complete’ player […]

The New Orleans Saints and Los Angeles Chargers nearly had a change of venue thanks to Hurricane Delta. However, the storm is apparently straying west of Louisiana, and Saints head coach Sean Payton revealed the game is likely to be played in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome: “Well look I think we are fortunate right now,” Payton […]

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold is ailing from a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, meaning Joe Flacco will get the nod against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 5. Flacco has not started a game in nearly a full calendar year, but he said he views the Jets-Cardinals game as an opportunity to prove […]

Cincinnati Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow has a message for his peers and fans amid the latest bunch of positive COVID-19 tests in the NFL: wear a mask. Burrow took to Instagram to offer the PSA on a day when the Tennessee Titans experienced a setback and New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore tested positive. […]

The NFL has experienced a slew of bad news on Wednesday as it relates to COVID-19. Numerous players have tested positive for the virus, including New England Patriots star cornerback Stephon Gilmore. The Tennessee Titans had seemingly been making strides after an outbreak postponed their Week 4 bout with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but this weekend’s matchup […]

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers said Wednesday the team does not have any sort of vendetta as their playoff journey continues. Andy Martino of SNY reported Astros players were “telling people behind the scenes” they were eager to “avenge” themselves against critics and doubters. McCullers called the report “fake news,” adding the Astros are motivated […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson gave former head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien his flowers after the latter was fired on Monday. Watson said during Wednesday’s practice he appreciates what O’Brien did for his career: “I have the utmost respect for coach O’Brien for getting me to Houston, teaching me what he taught me […]

The Atlanta Falcons’ meltdown in Super Bowl LI is one of the most infamous collapses in sports history. It also cost NBA legend Charles Barkley $100,000 in a hefty wager. Barkley spoke about some of his gambling exploits on “The Dan Patrick Show,” saying Atlanta’s stunning title-game defeat was one of his only notable losses […]

Reports on Wednesday indicated the Houston Texans fired Bill O’Brien in part because the former head coach and general manager was feuding with star defensive tackle J.J. Watt. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year refused to speak much on the situation during practice. However, Watt suggested it was unacceptable for the team to be […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell won the NBA’s Hustle Award for the 2019-20 season, though nobody seems to care much. Harrell was trolled by fans despite the distinction, which “honors player that makes the energy and effort plays to help his team win throughout the season,” per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Clippers‘ […]

The Tennessee Titans had a COVID-19 outbreak forced a postponement of this past weekend’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It seemed things were trending up over the weekend, as Titans players registered negative tests and appeared ready for a week of practice. However, two new players tested positive on Wednesday, and now the team’s Week […]

The Washington Football Team has made an early change at the quarterback position, with Kyle Allen replacing Dwayne Haskins under center. Head coach Ron Rivera shed more light on the decision on Wednesday, suggesting Allen–who played under Rivera in Carolina–knows the system, and might give the team a chance to win the NFC East. Washington […]

The Houston Texans’ dismissal of former head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien might have been about more than just poor personnel decisions. O’Brien reportedly got into a number of arguments with various members of the organization, including star defensive lineman J.J. Watt. John Granato of ESPN 97.5 Houston reported Watt called O’Brien out for […]

Most NFL teams have been hosting home games with either limited fan attendance or zero fan attendance due to persistent concerns regarding COVID-19. However, the Miami Dolphins will now have the opportunity to fill Hard Rock Stadium thanks to Ron DeSantis. The state of Florida fully lifted restrictions on public venues like bars and restaurants […]

The New York Jets have yet to win a game in 2020, and now starting quarterback Sam Darnold is out for the foreseeable future. Darnold suffered a sprained AC joint in his shoulder during last week’s loss to the Denver Broncos. Although the former USC star suggested he could play this weekend against the Arizona […]

Legendary MLB star and Hall of Fame outfielder Reggie Jackson still has love for the game of baseball, but he is just as keen on watching LeBron James on the hardwood. Jackson spoke to Marc Stein of The New York Times about his fondness for LBJ, as well as the first time he met James: during […]

Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell had been with six different teams and cut 10 times before arriving in the Mile High City in 2019. But Purcell no longer has to worry about his staying power. The Broncos are reportedly signing Purcell to a three-year extension worth $14.8 million and $6.8 million guaranteed. The deal […]

Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. gave his team the early advantage after hitting a leadoff homer in Game 1 of Atlanta’s NLDS showdown with the Miami Marlins. It was not long before the Marlins sought retribution. Acuna has always been one to play with a little flair, and he watched his home run ball […]

The 2020 NBA Finals have not drawn great ratings through the first three games, and Republican Senator Ted Cruz has taken notice. Cruz has also drawn the ire of Mavs owner Mark Cuban. The two sparred on Twitter after Cruz took a shot at the NBA and said “this is the first time in years […]

The Houston Texans fired head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien Monday after an 0-4 start to the season. It was a move that had been a long time coming, given some of the tensions in Houston’s front office and O’Brien’s questionable personnel decisions in the past few years. However, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has always carried an aura of supreme confidence throughout his NFL career. But heading into the 2020 season, there were those who wondered whether the Packers would continue to implement a run-heavy scheme. However, Rodgers has gotten off to a tremendous start through the first four games. The former […]

The Indianapolis Colts are off to a 3-1 start thanks in large part due to their defense. Indy’s defensive unit ranks first in the NFL in terms of points and total yards against, and the Colts are coming off a dominant defensive performance against the Chicago Bears in Week 4. The numbers would seem to […]

The San Francisco 49ers are getting healthier at the skill positions, which means bad news for veteran wideout Mohamed Sanu. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Niners are releasing Sanu. Source: The #49ers are releasing WR Mohamed Sanu, as SF gets healthy at the position with some of their young guys. Rare for an […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers had to deal with some adversity after this past weekend’s game with the Tennessee Titans was moved due to the Titans’ COVID-19 outbreak. However, the earlier-than-anticipated bye week has given wide receiver Diontae Johnson more time to recover, and he should be cleared to play in this weekend’s matchup against the Philadelphia […]

Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander and the rest of the defense mostly kept the Atlanta Falcons in check on Monday night. Alexander also wants to let the people know how it is Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was shut out for the contest. The 23-year-old took to Instagram for some self-promotion on Tuesday morning after […]

The San Diego Padres might benefit from some good news as they open their NLDS series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Mike Clevinger missed the Wild Card round due to a biceps issue, but he could be on track to start Game 1 for the Friars. Robert Murray–formerly of The Athletic–reported “Clev” has […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is in an ongoing legal battle stemming from an incident at the end of Game 6 of last year’s NBA Finals, and Deputy Alan Strickland is making outrageous comparisons in the latest court filing. Strickland’s legal team came up with a long-winded response about why Ujiri’s apparent failure to show […]