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Baltimore Ravens superstar Lamar Jackson has become one of the most transcendent quarterbacks in the NFL in years. The reigning MVP broke Michael Vick’s previous record for rushing yards in a single season by a quarterback (1,206), and he also led the league with 36 touchdown passes. But the former No. 32 overall pick is […]

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has demanded a trade, but it seems the Dallas Cowboys are not as interested as previously believed. Mary Kay Cabot of cleveland.com reported Friday the Cowboys were among the teams said to have interest in acquiring Njoku. Hearing the #Cowboys are one team that might have some interest in […]

The NFL announced earlier this week it would play “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” more commonly known as the Black national anthem, prior to each Week 1 matchup. It would seem the gesture is part of the NFL’s hopes to empower Black voices. But Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is not convinced. Stephen […]

Former NFL cornerback Asante Samuel has some questions for NFL fans. Samuel took shots at Hall of Fame defensive back Darrell Green on Twitter, asking why Green is considered to be one of the best ever when he had 54 interceptions in 19 years. Apparently, Samuel feels Green should have been more of a ball-hawk […]

The New York Knicks are under new leadership, and Leon Rose’s hiring of William “Worldwide” Wesley might help them get a foot in the door in a potential trade for Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Marc Berman of the New York Post recently assessed some of the Knicks’ potential trade targets. Booker is reportedly the player to […]

Florida has seen a massive increase in cases of COVID-19, prompting some players around the league to drop out of the restart in the interest of health and safety. Others are still on the fence, but Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Pascal Siakam has faith that the NBA has the players’ best interests in mind and […]

Cam Newton is putting the finishing touches on the one-year deal he signed with the New England Patriots last weekend. Newton is in New England to complete his physical, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Rapoport noted the team does not expect any complications. New #Patriots QB Cam Newton is in New England to complete […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has consistently been among the most vocal athletes with respect to advocating for racial equality and social justice. Anthony joined LeBron James, Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade at the start of the 2016 ESPY Awards, delivering a genuine message about the need for change in America. In the wake […]

The NFL is attempting to increase its footprint in terms of social activism and empowering Black voices, and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones may be preparing a public course of action. Earlier in June, Commissioner Roger Goodell announced a plan to donate $250 million social causes over a 10-year period. Just this week, the league […]

Bronny James is the most famous basketball offspring in the country. LeBron’s son is currently ranked 24th ESPN’s Top 25 for the Class of 2023, and he has been in the spotlight since he first hit the AAU circuit as an adolescent. After all, his father is one of the best basketball players on the planet. But […]

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp and L.A. Clippers small forward Paul George are helping one another prepare for their respective seasons. Kupp, of the Rams, tweeted out pictures of the two apparently working out together on Wednesday. If that whole basketball career doesn't work out, @Yg_Trece, and you wanna try 🏈 just HMU. […]

Cam Newton received an endorsement from former Carolina Panthers teammate Shaq Thompson as the former MVP prepares for his inaugural season with the New England Patriots. Thompson expressed his happiness for Newton, who signed with the Patriots on Sunday after being released by the Panthers in March. Thompson also claimed Cam still has plenty of […]

The Tennessee Titans faced a critical decision this offseason: would they extend quarterback Ryan Tannehill, or hit him with the franchise tag? Tennessee opted for the former, signing the veteran to a four-year extension worth $118 million, including $62 million in guaranteed money. The Titans had established a sense of security under center, though the […]

The Indianapolis Colts had a surprise in store for fans when they selected former Wisconsin running back Jonathan Taylor in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft. The Colts already had a trio of effective backs: Marlon Mack, Jordan Wilkins and Nyheim Hines. While free agency is on the horizon for both Mack and […]

The San Francisco 49ers took a friendly jab at the New Orleans Saints on Twitter Thursday afternoon. The tweet features 49ers tight end George Kittle stiff-arming and dragging Saints defenders despite being tugged by the helmet. Appropriately, the caption states, “Be a saint. Grab a face mask,” also including a link to California’s COVID-19 resource […]

On Wednesday, a group of investors called for major sponsors to break ties with Washington’s NFL franchise if it did not change the team name. Now, the team faces additional pressures from the title sponsors of its stadium. FedEx has requested the name be changed, ABC 7 News WJLA reported Thursday. JUST IN: @FedEx has […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert is hoping to renegotiate his contract after a breakout 2019 campaign. Josina Anderson of ESPN reported Mostert “requested a pay raise earlier this offseason,” adding Mostert feels his productivity should take precedence over incentives. I’m told 49ers RB Raheem Mostert requested a pay raise earlier this offseason. While […]

The NBA is making plans for a second “bubble” for the eight teams not involved in the restart in Orlando. But the New York Knicks do not appear keen on the idea. Marc Berman of the New York Post reported the Knicks were the only team “not on call” with respect to the proposal for the Chicago […]

The NBA is reportedly close to finalizing a plan for a second “bubble” involving the eight teams not involved in the restart in Orlando. The Golden State Warriors are one of those eight teams. Bob Myers spoke up. https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1278790366624452608 It remains unknown whether each of the eight teams are invested in this plan, but Myers, […]

The NFL is insistent there will be a 2020 season amid concerns stemming from the recent surge in cases of COVID-19. It seems the 2021 league year will also move forward as planned, regardless of whether the college football season is held this fall. Dan Wolken of USA Today reported NCAA officials reached out to […]

The NFL will play the Black national anthem, “Lift Ev’ry Voice And Sing,” prior to the start of each Week 1 matchup, per The Undefeated. "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing," commonly known as the Black national anthem, is expected to be performed live or played before every Week 1 NFL game, sources told @TheUndefeated. https://t.co/fOXcaiXOr2 […]

The announcement of Rudy Gobert testing positive for COVID-19 not only led to the NBA suspending the regular season, but also internal strife in the Utah Jazz locker room. Just days before, Gobert mocked the league’s media distancing protocols by breathing and touching microphones at the podium during his media session, and he had reportedly […]

Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll hopes to empower Black voices in the NFL. The Seahawks coach took part in a Zoom interview with Doug Farrar of USA Today, during which he stressed the need to listen to the players on issues on social issues, notably that of racial equality. I don’t think players have […]

Joe Judge has yet to coach his first game for the New York Giants, but he is already well in the throes of an unprecedented offseason. But for Judge, the challenges of navigating a limited offseason might pale in comparison to shopping for a new home in New Jersey. The former New England Patriots assistant […]

The Houston Rockets were quick to reshuffle their roster on Wednesday. Veteran swingman Thabo Sefolosha announced he was opting out of the NBA restart in Orlando. The Rockets—now allowed a replacement player—signed Luc Mbah a Moute shortly thereafter. Houston Rockets F Thabo Sefolosha is opting-out of Orlando restart, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) […]

The “Bills Mafia” might be in trouble. New York released its guidelines for sports teams with respect to “Phase 4” of the reopening process on Wednesday, in which it is implied Bills fans will not be able to attend games. In fact, it appears they will not even be allowed to tailgate (via Matt Parrino […]

Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox feels disrespected. Fox lashed out on the media coverage of the Kings ahead of the NBA restart, noting that the team has already been counted out despite being part of a three-way tie for the ninth seed in the Western Conference (via James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area): […]

The Washington Redskins are under more pressure to change the team name. A group consisting of 87 investment firms and shareholders reportedly wrote a letter to Nike, FedEx and PepsiCo, asking all three companies to terminate their partnerships with the team if the name is not changed (via Mary Emily O’Hara of AdWeek): On Friday, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finalized the signing of veteran shooting guard JR Smith on Wednesday, reuniting Smith with former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. LeBron reacted to the news on Instagram, posting a story to welcome Smith to the Purple and Gold. The news of Smith’s signing is a culmination of months and months of […]

It remains to be seen whether NFL fans will be in the seats or not when Week 1 begins on September 10. While owners and players remain confident at least some fans will be allowed in stadiums, the recent resurgence of COVID-19 has cast doubt with respect to fan admittance this fall. Daniel Kaplan of […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is already one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. With three NBA championships and a pair of MVPs, Curry has a Hall of Fame resume. He will eventually retire as the most prolific shooter ever. Yet, he has as much to prove as anyone else in […]

The NFL has been discussing shortening the preseason for years now. Many players and coaches were on the same page about playing fewer contests in advance of the regular season and, especially given the current circumstances, it seemed likely the league would finalize plans for a two-game preseason. Indeed, the NFL announced Wednesday it was […]

The NFL announced penalties for the New England Patriots stemming from an illegal filming incident back in December, with the Cincinnati Bengals being part of the story. New England will be fined $1.1 million and forfeit their 2021 third-round pick. Additionally, the Patriots’ film crew will not be allowed to film games during the upcoming […]

The New England Patriots served up a shocker on Sunday evening, signing veteran quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal. Newton had been searching for a job since he was cut by the Carolina Panthers in March. The Patriots figured to be a team of interest after Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, […]

Might Antonio Brown be heading to the Washington Redskins? Brown worked out with Redskins quarterback Dwayne Haskins on Friday night, running routes and catching passes in what looks like limited visibility, via Pete Hailey’s Twitter account. Dwayne Haskins and Antonio Brown’s chemistry has reached Running Routes In The Dark levels pic.twitter.com/PjzjnqSpMp — Pete Hailey (@PeteHaileyNBCS) […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart played with Isaiah Thomas when the diminutive NBA point guard electrified Beantown with his heart and scoring ability. He knows IT can ball. Thomas remains a free agent after being waived by the Los Angeles Clippers in February, but Smart appeared to give his former teammate an endorsement via Twitter, […]

The New England Patriots seemed resigned to a quarterback competition between journeyman Brian Hoyer and 2019 fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham. That changed on Sunday evening. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Patriots have signed veteran quarterback Cam Newton to a one-year deal. Former NFL MVP Cam Newton has reached agreement on a one-year, incentive-laden deal […]

The Buffalo Bills are counting on third-year quarterback Josh Allen to make strides as a passer in 2020. But they certainly are not complaining about his scrambling abilities. Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott is not mad, either. Elliott was asked during a Twitch.tv live stream why the Bills quarterback has more rushing touchdowns than […]

Chase Young was widely regarded as the most talented player in the 2020 NFL Draft. However, while the Washington Redskins rookie will look to unleash that talent on the rest of the league, veteran linebacker Thomas Davis is stressing the basics. The 37-year-old Davis said a deep understanding of the playbook is the most beneficial thing […]