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The New York Giants are bringing in reinforcements following the loss of star running back Saquon Barkley on Sunday. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported Tuesday the Giants are expected to sign former Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman, pending COVID-19 testing. From NFL Now on @nflnetwork: The expectation is Devonta Freeman will sign with […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick had some fun talking about Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew’s elaborate mustache. Fitzpatrick was asked to compare his beard to Minshew’s own facial hair, saying he prefers to have full growth: “The mustaches versus the beard…I think the beard is cooler,” the Dolphins gunslinger said, via Josh Tolentino of The […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have gotten off to a hot start in their inaugural season in Sin City. Las Vegas took care of business in a Week 1 shootout against the Carolina Panthers in Week 1, but seemingly faced a steeper test against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night. However, the Raiders made relatively […]

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen recently signed a new extension with the team, but he is still lobbying hard for wide receiver Allen Robinson to get a contract of his own. Coehn, who agreed to terms on a three-year extension worth up to over $18 million, said he “left some money on the plate” […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III is officially active for Monday night’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Ian Rapoport reported the rookie, who had previously been listed as questionable with a knee injury, is expected to play as the Raiders hope to improve to 2-0 in their first game at the brand-new […]

The San Francisco 49ers lost their top two running backs to injuries during Sunday’s win over the New York Jets. Raheem Mostert suffered a sprained MCL and is not expected to play this upcoming Sunday against the New York Giants. Meanwhile, the Niners are equally concerned with the status of Tevin Coleman. Adam Schefter of […]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was injured during the team’s Week 2 win over the New York Jets, but it appears the Niners dodged a bullet. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Garoppolo’s right ankle is “not that bad,” per Cam Inman of The Mercury News. Shanhan also noted “Jimmy G” has a chance to play […]

The Dallas Cowboys had apparently hoped to replace injured offensive tackle Tyron Smith with veteran Jared Veldheer, but Veldheer does not appear interested. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the Cowboys offered Veldheer a one-year, $2.5 million contract. However, the 10-year veteran has instead elected to retire. The #Cowboys had a $2.5 million offer on […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had an interesting adjective to describe the scene in the locker room following the team’s Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat. Smart reportedly got into it with Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown after the game, leading to a “late-night meeting” involving Smart, Brown, Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum and head coach […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were the talk of the NBA after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Semifinals. The Clippers blew double-digit leads in the second half of both Gam 5 and Game 6, and the collapse was complete when stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were held scoreless […]

Anthony Davis clinched a win for the Los Angeles Lakers by hitting a buzzer-beater to beat the Denver Nuggets in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals on Sunday night. However, AD also faced questions regarding his occasional lack of aggressiveness immediately after the game. Former NBA legend and “Inside The NBA” commentator Charles Barkley […]

The Seattle Seahawks hung on to defeat the New England Patriots on Sunday night, but they may have suffered a major blow to the front seven. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the team fear’s outside linebacker Bruce Irvin suffered a torn ACL. Schefter added Irvin will undergo more tests to get a clearer determination. Seahawks fear […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering a shoulder injury during Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Lock suffered a severe rotator cuff strain, and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Schefter also noted backup quarterback Jeff Driskel will start on Sunday […]

Former NFL defensive back and current ESPN analyst Ryan Clark made a bold proclamation after watching Cam Newton’s first two games as a member of the New England Patriots. Clark stated Newton is a better fit for this Patriots offense than longtime Pats signal-caller Tom Brady, noting Cam’s skill set is more beneficial to New […]

The Indianapolis Colts sustained multiple key injuries on both sides of the ball in a win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, with Malik Hooker and Parris Campbell both suffering injuries.. Hooker left the game with an Achilles injury, and further testing on Monday showed Hooker will miss the rest of the season with a […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Courtland Sutton missed the team’s opener due to a shoulder injury, but he suffered a far greater setback in Week 2. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Sutton suffered a torn ACL in Sunday’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, presumptively ending his season. Source: #Broncos WR Courtland Sutton tore his ACL. […]

Malik Hooker’s Week 2 injury is indeed as bad as the Indianapolis Colts feared. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Hooker suffered a torn Achilles in a win over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, ending his season prematurely. Source: #Colts S Malik Hooker did, in fact, tear his Achilles and he’s out for the season. […]

The New York Giants have lost star running back Saquon Barkley for the remainder of the 2020 season. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the former No. 2 overall pick suffered a torn ACL during Sunday’s loss to the Chicago Bears. The #Giants confirm that RB Saquon Barkley has a torn ACL. He’s out for the season. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso brought the thunder on Sunday night during Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, and the bench was loving it. The Lakers led 45-36 a little over midway through the second quarter when Rajon Rondo corralled a loose ball and fed it ahead to Caruso in transition. Caruso finished […]

Denver Nuggets rookie Michael Porter Jr. had a tough shooting night in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals, but he is hoping to get it going in Game 2 on Sunday night. Porter has showcased his shot-making ability throughout the course of the NBA restart, and he did so again in Game 2, making […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso does not need to do a ton of styling with his hair prior to games. The former Texas A&M product is practically balding, and he joked with “Inside The NBA” host Ernie Johnson it takes him “35 seconds” to do his hair after Johnson — also somewhat lacking in […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward and NBA Sixth Man of the Year Montrezl Harrell had a good laugh after a fan suggested the Clippers should not re-sign Harrell this offseason. On Instagram, a user said Harrell’s heart is “not where it used to be anymore,” to which Trez responded with multiple “laughing” emojis. Should the Clippers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets traded spectacular defensive plays during the first quarter Game 2 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday night. LeBron James denied Nuggets star point guard Jamal Murray at the rim on one end, but as he looked to finish the play at the other end of the floor, […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone seemed to take a subtle shot at the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Malone said there have been “a lot of front-running benches” in Orlando, or teams whose reserves bring energy when their team leads while staying silent when they fall behind. Michael Malone says that in the bubble, […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone suggested defending Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is sort of like defending his own star, Nikola Jokic. Malone said James is so tough to guard because he can exploit one-on-one matchups while making plays for his teammates if the defense sends an extra defender, much like Jokic can […]

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs were trailing a rookie quarterback on Sunday, but Patrick Mahomes and Tyreek Hill are fighting back. Kansas City trailed the Los Angeles Chargers 17-9 with under 13 minutes to go in the fourth quarter when Mahomes found star receiver Tyreek Hill for a 54-yard touchdown strike. THAT […]

The Carolina Panthers suffered multiple losses during Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Carolina fell to the Bucs after failing to mount a second-half comeback, and also lost star running back Christian McCaffrey to injury. McCaffrey left the game due to an ankle injury, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported “CMC” will undergo […]

Bryson DeChambeau captured his first major championship on Sunday, winning the US Open at Winged Foot in Mamaroneck, New York. DeChambeau blew away the field with a three under par round of 67, the only round under par of any player on Sunday. The man who has become known as the “Big Golfer” also joined […]

NBA legend and basketball Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas doubts the Denver Nuggets can overcome the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals. Thomas noted the Nuggets have the talent to compete, but he wondered whether Denver can match the savvy and basketball knowledge of LeBron James and the Lakers. Isiah also said that […]

Indianapolis Colts safety Malik Hooker’s season might have reached an early conclusion on Sunday in Indianapolis. Hooker left the game with an Achilles injury, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the team fears Hooker tore the Achilles. Rapoport noted the team will conduct further testing on Monday. Injury updates: — #Colts S Malik Hooker […]

Things have not gone according to plan for the New York Mets this season, as they are slipping out of playoff contention. As disappointing as this season has been, fans watching the Mets’ latest defeat happened to witness to a literal dumpster fire during Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. The telecast picked up smoke […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had some more poignant comments regarding the New York Knicks organization. Appearing on the Joe Budden Podcast, Durant said he was bothered by Knicks fans and the media incessantly asking him about his plans in free agency during the 2018-19 season. “What you mean? They bothered me for a whole […]

Jared Goff and tight end Tyler Higbee have established quite the connection in the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 2 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles. The two have hooked up for three touchdown passes on the day, with the third giving the Rams a two-score lead with just over 10 minutes to play in the fourth […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel explained how his team approaches shot selection with the Purple and Gold gearing up for Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets. Vogel said the Lakers prioritize points in the paint and three-point looks, though he added he does not discourage players from taking midrange jumpers, as long as […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown explained how eager he was to get back on the floor and play better after a Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat. Brown had been involved in a dispute with teammate Marcus Smart in the aftermath of Game 2, and said he hoped to put the distractions aside and […]

New York Giants star running back Saquon Barkley has left Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears with an apparent knee injury. Barkley was on the ground for some time, slamming the turf in frustration. He was promptly carried off the field. Looks like a right knee injury for Barkley as he is carried off the […]

Matt Ryan, Hayden Hurst, and the rest of the Atlanta Falcons are off to a red-hot start against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. The Falcons scored their first touchdown after Ryan found Calvin Ridley on a 22-yard yard strike following a Dak Prescott fumble. Another Cowboys fumble led to more points after Ezekiel Elliott […]

The San Francisco 49ers defense might have taken an enormous blow on Sunday against the New York Jets. Second-year star edge-rusher Nick Bosa had to be carted off the field after suffering an apparent lower-body injury. Cart out for Nick Bosa….. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) September 20, 2020 49ers start DE Nick Bosa is being […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert began Sunday’s game against the New York Jets with a bang. Raheem Mostert took a pitch out right from Jimmy Garoppolo, promptly scampering 80 yards for a touchdown on the first play from scrimmage to give the Niners an early lead. On the first play of the game… […]