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Utah Jazz swingman Joe Ingles is one of the quirkiest players in basketball, from his skill set to his Kobe Bryant shoe choice. Ingles has worn the Nike Kobe A.D. Mid for 162 consecutive games dating back to the start of last season, despite the fact Nike no longer manufactures the shoe. The 32-year-old Australian […]

People from around the NBA honored the late Kobe Bryant on Sunday, which would have been his 42nd birthday. The Los Angeles Lakers posted multiple tributes to Bryant on Twitter, including a video. We miss you every day, Kobe. Happy birthday from your Lakers family. pic.twitter.com/6hzwFXgkwh — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) August 23, 2020 Father, […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman has only ever known one starting quarterback: Tom Brady. Naturally, this season mandates a learning curve with Cam Newton. The Patriots’ quarterback competition is in full swing, with Newton — a former NFL MVP — expected to be the starter come Week 1. Edelman commented on his developing […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Marvin Williams got into it with Orlando Magic swingman James Ennis during Game 3 of Milwaukee’s first-round matchup on Saturday. Williams and Ennis got tangled underneath the basket following a Nikola Vucevic miss, and they exchanged a bump as the Bucks brought the ball up the floor. Things quickly got heated, as […]

The Baltimore Ravens released safety Earl Thomas on Sunday following an altercation with fellow safety Chuck Clark in practice on Friday. Baltimore had initially been thought to be seeking trade partners for Thomas, though it seemed the Ravens were also prepared to release Thomas. Indeed, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter noted the wording of Thomas’ […]

Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward has officially left the Orlando bubble as he rehabs from a sprained ankle suffered in Game 1 of the team’s first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens said Hayward departed the bubble on Friday, though the hope is the 30-year-old will be able to return once […]

Vanessa Bryant posted a heartfelt message dedicated to her late husband, Kobe Bryant, on Instagram on Sunday, which would have been Bryant’s 42nd birthday. The pain still remains for Vanessa, about seven months since Kobe and their daughter, Gianna, were among the nine people killed in a helicopter crash outside of Calabasas. Vanessa acknowledges feeling […]

Usually, the 4-5 playoff matchups tend to be among the most thrilling matchups in the NBA playoffs. But that has hardly been the case this year, with the Houston Rockets picking up a 2-0 advantage over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Similarly, the Miami Heat have opened up a 2-0 lead over the Indiana Pacers in […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala had a general idea of the organization he was joining when the Heat acquired “Iggy” from the Memphis Grizzlies in February. Iguodala understood the love guys like Heat lifer Udonis Haslem had for the franchise and the city, and he also knew the kind of culture Pat Riley had cultivated […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star and Kobe Bryant teammate Lamar Odom was among the masses of persons grieving Bryant’s death after he was killed in a helicopter crash in January. Odom was devastated by the loss of a man he considered his brother and mentor, saying Kobe’s death “f****d” him up. According to Odom’s fiancee, […]

Canadian tennis phenom Felix Auger-Aliassime will play in the opening round of the Western & Southern Open on Saturday in New York. Auger-Aliassime had gotten off to a phenomenal start to the 2020 ATP campaign prior to the suspension of play. The 20-year-old made it to the finals of consecutive ATP events in Rotterdam and […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic torched the Los Angeles Clippers for 42 points in Game 1 of the team’s first-round matchup with L.A., but he also committed 11 turnovers and was -14 in terms of plus-minus as the Mavs dropped the opener. Luka did not score as much on Wednesday night. He had a “modest” […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback and former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield seemed to warrant his draft selection almost as soon as he took over under center for the “Dawg Pound.” Mayfield went 6-7 in 13 starts, throwing for 3,725 yards and 27 touchdowns while offering Browns fans a glimmer of hope. But Mayfield has to […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook was not in uniform for the second consecutive contest as the Rockets and James Harden faced the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their first-round series. But he brought his energy from the bench. Westbrook was emphatic on Houston’s bench, coaching up his teammates and even speaking with the […]

The Boston Celtics headed into the playoffs in the Orlando “bubble” poised to be among the top contenders in the Eastern Conference. But Boston’s playoff hopes seemed to take a hit when swingman Gordon Hayward sustained a sprained ankle in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. It goes without saying Hayward has dealt with a […]

The New York Mets were supposed to take on the New York Yankees in the Subway Series starting tomorrow at Citi Field. There is a strong possibility the entire series is delayed, as game one on Friday was already postponed (via Mark Feinsand of MLB.com) The Mets’ Thursday night game against the Miami Marlins was […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers displayed quite a bit of bounce as a standout prep product at Winter Park in Florida. Russell Westbrook might have heard. But it is probably pretty fair to say he took the Oklahoma City Thunder by surprise by throwing down a vicious jam on Thursday afternoon in Game 2 of […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri has released a statement following his legal team’s release of body cam footage related to an incident involving Ujiri and a law enforcement officer at Oracle Arena after the conclusion of Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Ujiri thanked Raptors fans for their support before addressing the incident directly, […]

The Chicago Bulls are officially entering a new era. After 11 years, the John Paxson-Gar Forman partnership is over, with former Denver Nuggets general manager Arturas Karnisovas taking over as team president and former Philadelphia 76ers executive Marc Eversley joining the team as Karnisovas’ GM. After an abundance of offseason speculation, the Bulls also parted […]

Longtime Cincinnati Reds announcer and FOX Sports broadcaster Thom Brennaman used a homophobic slur during the first game of the team’s doubleheader against the Kansas City Royals. There was a long pause in the broadcast before the hot mics picked up Brennman saying “one of the f– capitals of the world,” though it is unknown […]

The Alameda County Sheriff’s office is standing by Deputy Alan Strickland. This is after the legal team of Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri released the body cam footage of the encounter between the two at Oracle Arena towards the end of Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Strickland sued Ujiri in February, alleging the […]

The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, but the win came at a cost. Swingman Gordon Hayward suffered an ankle sprain, placing him on the shelf for at least four weeks. Now, according to former Celtics great Paul Pierce, the injury might also open things up […]

Jacoby Brissett has already worn a lot of hats for the Indianapolis Colts. Now, it seems he could be a hybrid, of sorts. With Philip Rivers slated to take over as the starter in Indy, Colts head coach Frank Reich said he might deploy Brissett in a role similar to that of New Orleans Saints […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spoke about the opportunity for the team to add to its receiving corps this offseason. Wilson told CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora he would be open to the Seahawks acquiring the likes of Josh Gordon or Antonio Brown. Russ praised Gordon for the work he did in his five games […]

The New York Giants are signing former Pro Bowl placekicker Graham Gano to a one-year deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. New York had reportedly been close to finalizing a deal over the weekend, and have finally come to terms. Gano will receive $1 million guaranteed, and the deal can max out at $2.5 […]

Tennessee Titans edge-rusher Vic Beasley has had a strange camp with his new team. Beasley did not report to Titans camp on time, reporting ten days after camp began on July 28. When Beasley did show up, he failed his physical, and was subsequently placed on the non-football injury list. In fact, it remains to […]

The Kansas City Chiefs will ask a lot of rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in 2020 as he prepares to step into the feature back role. But all indications suggest Edwards-Helaire is up to the challenge. Chiefs quarterback and former league MVP Patrick Mahomes has already given a ringing endorsement of the ex-LSU star. Mahomes […]

Way before the Los Angeles Lakers lost Game 1 of their first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers, superstar LeBron James made some interesting comments about the team’s struggles in the NBA bubble. James said during the seeding games that exterior factors regarding the bubble and playing without fans is a “totally different situation” than he […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic had a little something extra in store for the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night in Orlando. Dragic pulled a Luka Doncic, feeding Heat big man Bam Adebayo with a between-the-legs dime to give Adebayo the easy deuce. Dragic with the dime between his legs! 😲 pic.twitter.com/uMJclIdkfn — NBA […]

The Houston Rockets had a potential injury scare on Wednesday when it was revealed Russell Westbrook underwent an MRI on his right quadricep. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said after Houston’s game against the Indiana Pacers, Westbrook would be re-evaluated in a couple days, though he suggested he does not believe Westbrook aggravated the injury. […]

The Houston Rockets are on somewhat unstable ground as Russell Westbrook continues to nurse a sore quadricep muscle. Westbrook missed Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers, and he will also sit out Friday’s finale against the Philadelphia 76ers. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni said after the loss to the Pacers that the team would continue […]

Longtime Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning reacted to the passing of former Colts coach Howard Mudd after the assistant passed away Wednesday. Manning called Mudd the “best offensive line coach in NFL history” and also stated Mudd “will be missed by many” (via ESPN’s Adam Schefter). Peyton Manning pays respects to the late Howard Mudd […]

The New Orleans Saints will not have fans in the seats when they open the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 13. Saints announce team’s home opener to be played without fans: https://t.co/3BEPsnE6q4 pic.twitter.com/i1irGmwZSD — New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 12, 2020 While the Saints still hope to be able to host fans […]

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is being provided with a “committee of outside advisers” to help him make decisions with coronavirus-related issues, per Mark Maske of the Washington Post. The NFL likely will provide Commissioner Roger Goodell with a committee of outside advisers for coronavirus-related issues such as team shutdowns, game cancellations, etc., source says. That's […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has been suspended for the team’s final NBA seeding game, which could have major implications in the Western Conference playoff chase. The Portland Trail Blazers currently hold the No. 8 seed after Tuesday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Three teams — the Memphis Grizzlies, Phoenix Suns and San Antonio […]

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tyrell Williams’ first year with the team did not quite go as planned. Williams played in 14 games, but he was hampered by a lingering plantar fasciitis issue which limited his capabilities and explosiveness. Despite the injury, Williams still managed 15.5 yards per reception to go along with six touchdowns […]

The NBA is preparing to allow some family members into the Orlando “bubble,” but non-family members will be restricted. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported the league will not allow for guests to be permitted on the basis of a casual relationship with a player: As the NBA prepares for the arrival of team guests into […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has been hit with a one-game suspension by the NBA, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, after yesterday’s flare-up with Washington Wizards center Moe Wagner. The NBA is suspending Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Bucks’ final seeding game on Thursday for head bump on Wizards’ Mo Wagner, source tells […]

The Los Angeles Lakers wrapped up the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference quite awhile ago, but they will have to wait a little longer to find out who they will face in the first round of the playoffs. The race for the No. 8 and No. 9 seeds in the West is getting […]