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Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic dominated in the Mavs’ win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Doncic recorded his third triple-double in the bubble, scoring 36 points to go along with 19 assists and 14 rebounds. The Mavs phenom also made all the key plays down the stretch. The second-year star helped the Mavs […]

A massive shift could be coming to football audiences this fall. Traditionally, Saturday’s are reserved for college football, while the NFL holds down all of Sunday. But that might change pending the status of NCAA football. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk reported the NFL might shift games to Saturday in the event the collegiate […]

The Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green has been $50,000 regarding his recent comments on Devin Booker. Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will be fined $50,000 for his comments regarding Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, sources tell Yahoo Sports. — Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) August 9, 2020 Green has never been one to hold his tongue, and he has had […]

New York Jets backup quarterback Joe Flacco might only miss a game or two as he continues to recover from offseason neck surgery. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Flacco met with a specialist on Friday in Philadelphia, and it seems he is progressing well. #Jets backup QB Joe Flacco spent yesterday in Philadelphia seeing […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hoping Mike McCarthy can get the most out of a talented roster. McCarthy is still getting acclimated to his personnel. The former Green Bay Packers head coach said he has had to do the most learning in terms of Dallas’ offensive scheme, including protection. McCarthy also noted he retained a lot […]

Hall of Fame NBA forward and current TNT analyst Charles Barkley is having a hard time understanding the concept of virtual fans. Chuck had a hilarious back-and-forth with the other members of “Inside the NBA” as they chided him for failing to understand the functionality of the fans on the screen. Chuck got flamed for […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Robert Woods said he is “ready to get paid” as he prepares for the 2020 campaign. Woods added he hopes he will be with the Rams for the remainder of his career. Robert Woods says so far he feels good about his upcoming contract situation. Says he looks good, he […]

Arizona Cardinals edge-rusher Chandler Jones is setting the bar high in 2020. Jones said he feels former New York Giants star lineman Michael Strahan’s single-season sack record is attainable, particularly after the Cardinals reloaded the defense in the offseason (via Josh Weinfuss of ESPN): “I don’t think that’s hard to get,” Jones said Thursday during […]

Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore had plenty of success during his 10 seasons in the Bay Area, thanks in part to an offensive line anchored by Joe Staley. In fact, Gore thinks he and Staley are the best running back–offensive tackle duo in NFL history. https://twitter.com/frankgore/status/1291470302153781248 Staley replied in turn, calling Gore […]

Another star college football player has opted out of the 2020 season. Purdue wide receiver Rondale Moore has elected not to play this fall, citing “unprecedented circumstances” surrounding COVID-19. Moore is eligible to complete his degree, and said he will begin preparations for the 2021 NFL Draft. His Boilermaker career is officially over. https://twitter.com/moore_rondale/status/1291492884269740033 Purdue […]

The Green Bay Packers will not have fans in the seats for the first two home games of the 2020 season, the team announced Thursday afternoon. Lambeau Field will not host fans during the first two home games this season. The #Packers will reevaluate after the first two games to determine whether fans can attend […]

Miami Dolphins defensive end Shaq Lawson was among the six Miami players sent to the reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, per the Miami Herald’s Adam Beasley. Six more Miami Dolphins ruled out over COVID-19 concerns, but here’s important context https://t.co/LcRQ06jt8M — Adam Beasley (@AdamHBeasley) August 6, 2020 However, it seems Lawson and the six others are […]

Former President George W. Bush has taken up painting. Bush is selling a collection of portraits entitled “Out of Many, One.” The portraits primarily focus on America’s immigrants, with Dallas Mavericks legend and future NBA Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki among those featured. https://twitter.com/gmpaiella/status/1291476248900796418 It should come as little surprise Bush chose to include Dirk […]

New York Jets wide receiver Josh Doctson has elected to sit out the 2020 NFL season just prior to Thursday afternoon’s deadline, per Albert Breer. Doctson makes it three Jets players who have chosen to invoke their opt-out rights. Today’s COVID-19 list. Six Dolphins go on. Jets WR Josh Doctson opts out. pic.twitter.com/LZ5HzLQiQT — Albert […]

The NFLPA announced Thursday 56 players have tested positive for COVID-19 since the beginning of training camps. Ralph Vacchiano of SNY reported the 2.2 percent positive rate is “far lower than many expected,” but also noted MLB’s outbreaks are proof early testing is not always a good indicator of player safety. The @NFLPA says 56 […]

Tiger Woods is off to a good start at the 2020 PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. Woods carded a two-under 68, his lowest opening-round score in a major championship in eight years: Tiger's 68 at the PGA is his lowest opening-round score in a major since … the 2012 Open?! — […]

Buffalo Bills star cornerback Tre’Davious White will in fact be playing this fall amid a slew of rumors he was opting out (via ESPN). Bills All-Pro CB Tre'Davious White is playing the 2020 season, per @mortreport. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 6, 2020 White had yet to make a decision as of Wednesday, just one […]

A number of NFL personnel appeared in a public service announcement on Twitter on Thursday morning. Houston Texans stars Laremy Tunsil and Deshaun Watson appeared in the PSA, as did the Griffin brothers of the Seattle Seahawks. New Orleans Saints star defensive end Cam Jordan and Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll also made cameos. On […]

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Stefon Diggs claimed he never actually demanded a trade from the Minnesota Vikings. Diggs was reportedly frustrated on a number of occasions last season. However, the 26-year-old said he did not voice a desire to leave the team (via Marcel Louis-Jacques of ESPN): “As far as my past with Minnesota, I […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich had high praise for Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after the Nuggets defeated the Spurs 132-126 on Wednesday. Popovich said Jokic is a “reincarnation of Larry Bird” and also likened him to Hall of Fame big man Moses Malone. Gregg Popovich on Nikola Jokic: "He's a reincarnation of […]

The Miami Dolphins acquired Matt Breida from the San Francisco 49ers so as to give the team more experienced talent in the backfield. Breida and Jordan Howard figure to get the share of carries, but Breida joked quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick should try to repeat as the team’s leading rusher. Fitzpatrick hopes Breida and Howard can […]

The NBA Board of Governors has pledged a combined $300 million over the next 10 years to empower Black communities, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. According to the league’s announcement, 30 owners will collectively contribute $30 million per year to provide added pathways to employment and “career advancement” of members of the Black community. […]

The Cleveland Browns signed Pro Bowl tight end Austin Hooper to a four-year deal this offseason and will hope the 25-year-old continues to ascend as one of the top players at his position. Just avoid comparing him to Jason Witten. Hooper said he dislikes Witten’s purported selfish mentality, noting he hopes to help Cleveland’s other […]

Kansas City Chiefs rookie running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has yet to play a single down in the NFL, but the former LSU star has been thrust into the feature back role. Damien Williams’ decision to opt out of the 2020 season should lead to Edwards-Helaire getting the vast majority of the touches in the Kansas […]

Pittsburgh Steelers second-year wide receiver Diontae Johnson impressed in his rookie season despite the fact the Steelers were without their starting quarterback. Johnson—a third-round pick out of Toledo—caught 59 passes for 680 yards and five touchdowns, and the Steelers are high on Johnson’s upside heading into his sophomore campaign. For his part, Johnson is excited […]

Antonio Brown will sit out at least the first eight games of the 2020 season for violation of the NFL’s personal-conduct policy. It remains to be seen whether he will take the field this year or not. Nevertheless, the Green Bay Packers are considered the early favorite to land AB. Some oddsmakers give the Packers […]

The FBI raided the Calabasas, California mansion of YouTube star Jake Paul on Wednesday. Federal agents reportedly swept Paul’s home in search of firearms connected to Paul’s arrest at a Scottsdale, Arizona mall back in May, according to TMZ: The FBI has just played its hand — partially — and revealed the raid is somehow […]

The New York Jets traded Leonard Williams midseason last year. They punctuated this offseason by sending All-Pro safety Jamal Adams to the Seattle Seahawks. More recently, former Pro Bowl inside linebacker C.J. Mosley opted out of the 2020 campaign due to COVID-19 concerns. Naturally, the Jets defense will look quite a bit different this fall. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a major blow on Wednesday after Ben Simmons left the Sixers’ game against the Washington Wizards. Simmons appeared to be walking gingerly on his left leg as trainers escorted him to the locker room with just under six minutes to play in the third quarter. Ben Simmons walking gingerly back to […]

The Seattle Seahawks have claimed defensive back D.J. Reed after he was placed on waivers by the San Francisco 49ers, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Of course: The #Seahawks claimed DJ Reed, the former #49ers DB and 2018 draft pick, per the wire. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 5, 2020 Reed suited up for […]

New York Giants cornerback Sam Beal has opted out of the 2020 NFL season, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Giants’ CB Sam Beal officially opted out of the 2020 season, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 5, 2020 Beal is the third Giants player invoking his right to opt out, joining offensive lineman […]

The Buffalo Bills have restructured Stefon Diggs’ contract, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Garafolo reported the Bills will pay Diggs a higher compensation in 2020 and increase the sum of his guaranteed money in 2021, while also reducing cash in the last couple years of his contract. The #Bills tweaked Stefon Diggs' contract yesterday, […]

The Dallas Cowboys hoped linebacker Randy Gregory would be eligible for the 2020 season, but that hope seems to be waning. Gregory took to Twitter to voice his frustrations with the NFL’s reinstatement process. The 27-year-old said he is “doing everything that is being asked of me” and also indicated he is in great physical […]

The Las Vegas Raiders signed running back Jeremy Hill on Monday. Just two days later, Hill has been released. Las Vegas cut Hill on Wednesday after activating Devontae Booker from the reserve/COVID-19 list on Tuesday, per Vic Tafur of The Athletic. Devontae Booker was activated off the COVID list yesterday — Vic Tafur (@VicTafur) August […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are not playing games. Well, sort of. Raiders assistant Rich Bisaccia played a role tricking the players into believing head coach Jon Gruden had contracted COVID-19, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. However, the “prank” was supposedly meant to illustrate the seriousness of the issue and how players must hold themselves […]

Portland Trail Blazers big man Jusuf Nurkic had a big game on Sunday against the Boston Celtics, and he also shared some good personal news. Nurkic confirmed his grandmother, Hannah, is out of a coma after a bout with COVID-19. Jusuf Nurkic says that his grandmother has awoken from the coma she was in due […]

The Boston Celtics narrowly defeated the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday, and although Boston came away with the win, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was effusive in his praise for Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum, saying it is a “joke” how good Portland’s backcourt players are. Brad Stevens with the greatest praise in his arsenal […]

Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac appeared to re-injure his left knee during Sunday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. The Magic were leading by 28 in the fourth quarter when Isaac took a few dribbles and a hop step into the lane. The youngster fell to the ground almost as soon as he planted on his […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown made one of the biggest shots of Sunday’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. But Brown used his postgame press conference to speak about the national anthem and racist overtones in the third verse of the anthem, which was written by slave owner Francis Scott Key. Jaylen Brown says he's […]