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For some NFL organizations, it can be hard to pick the greatest team in franchise history. The Green Bay Packers had a dynastic sort of run in the early days of the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the “Steel Curtain” dominated during the 1970s. Bill Walsh, Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers followed with […]

NBA stars LeBron James and Trae Young are forming a voting rights group amid the widespread social unrest due to issues of racial injustice. The group, called “More Than a Vote,” will primarily focus on incentivizing African-Americans to vote in the primaries and general election in November. LeBron stated that the voices of Black Americans […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan had a hilarious response when asked about the possibility of pumping crowd noise into stadiums in the event fans cannot attend the first few games of the seas0n. Ryan, rather succinctly, said he and the Falcons might not be the best spokespersons for inauthentic crowd noise, via Jason Butt’s Twitter. […]

The NBA and NBPA approved the league’s return-to-play plan last week, but there is a growing concern about returning to the floor amid recent events. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported a “faction” of players recently held a conference call to discuss whether the “bubble” idea was really a good idea. Wojnarowski said “several dozen” players […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is ready to pick up where he left off after the Sixers’ campaign was stopped by the NBA COVID-19 suspension. The 26-year-old told Lauren Rosen of Sixers.com that he has been consistently increasing his activity in anticipation of the league’s return to the hardwood. “We’ve been going at it […]

Philip Rivers bore the brunt of criticism in Los Angeles last season as the Chargers finished just 5-11 on the year. The veteran threw 20 interceptions and also fumbled eight times, while his touchdown percentage plummeted. But as Rivers gets set to take over under center for the Indianapolis Colts, he feels he is just […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff has no problem with the NFL shortening the postseason in the event the COVID-19 pandemic interferes with the current timeline. In fact, Goff thinks the NFL should shorten the preseason, period. Jared Goff, on reports that the NFL may shorten the preseason from four games to two: “Great. That’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard explained some of his frustrations with respect to police brutality and the death of George Floyd last Monday in Minneapolis. Lillard wondered why police–especially in Floyd’s case–are allowed to be the aggressors and “attack” common citizens even without provocation. If you attack the police then they have the […]

Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver CeeDee Lamb has high hopes as he gets set to embark on the first year of his NFL journey. Lamb was asked what kind of goals he has for himself ahead of his rookie campaign for the Cowboys, and the former Oklahoma star made it clear he is setting a […]

Mike D’Antoni and the Houston Rockets’ small-ball experiment was the talk of the NBA back in February. Houston traded center Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks as part of a four-team deal that netted them former Minnesota Timberwolves swingman Robert Covington. The move was not only intended to create even more spacing for D’Antoni’s perimeter-centric […]

While some players and coaches are concerned about the absence of fans in the NBA’s return in July, Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni wonders whether it might be a blessing in disguise. D’Antoni stated his belief that some players might actually perform better without fans in the seats, adding there are guys who could […]

After months of waiting and uncertainty, the NBA recently finalized a return-to-play plan this past week. However, some players apparently feel the season should be canceled due to the current social climate. During an interview with Josiah Johnson, former NBA player Matt Barnes said both he and rapper Snoop Dogg have heard from various players […]

Tom Brady received the news that former New England Patriots wide receiver Donald “Reche” Caldwell was killed in Tampa, Florida, on Sunday morning. The details of Caldwell’s murder are not entirely known, though according to TMZ local police have determined it was a targeted homicide. Tom Brady took to Instagram to commemorate his former teammate, […]

Protests against racial injustice and inequality have become the new norm in major U.S. cities following the death of George Floyd last Monday in Minneapolis. Floyd’s death has also resonated in the sports community, with athletes across all sports coming out in droves against police brutality and joining along in protests. Many NFL teams have […]

Houston Rockets guard Russell Westbrook helped lead the protest against racial injustice in Compton, California. Westbrook, who was born in Long Beach, CA, told protesters “Protect your team. Protect your family. In times like this we need to stick together.” He also asked for a moment of silence. .@russwest44 spoke at a protest in Compton. […]

Former Dallas Cowboys star and Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Irvin wants his former team to show quarterback Dak Prescott the money. Irvin said Prescott has been “perfect” in terms of his character both on and off the field, adding the team should reward the former fourth-round pick for his contributions to the franchise […]

The NBA layoff has been long, and there is no telling how teams will respond once they return to the hardwood. However, LeBron James is trying to keep the Los Angeles Lakers focused. James has reportedly been in constant communication with his teammates throughout the suspension of play, helping them get back up to speed […]

The ESPN “30 for 30” on martial arts legend Bruce Lee debuts later this evening. Lee was a revolutionary figure both in the martial arts and Hollywood community. But he also had a fascinating impact on one Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. “Cap” said he trained with Lee to enhance his flexibility and sharpness during his career, also […]

Fans of the Milwaukee Bucks love Giannis Antetokounmpo, both for his stellar performance on the court as well as his character and leadership off the hardwood. Basketball is preparing for its eventual return, but until then, the “Greek Freak” just a man of the people. Giannis took part in a 1.5-mile march to protest racial […]

The San Antonio Spurs have garnered a reputation as one of the best organizations in the NBA. While big men have played a key role in their success, the Spurs have also had a number of quality small forwards in their history. For years, Gregg Popovich has found ways to cultivate a culture based on […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Kurt Warner called New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham the “big unknown” for the team ahead of the 2020 season. Warner said the film depicts Stidham as a guy who had his moments in college, but was also prone to making mistakes (via Mike Reiss of ESPN): “There’s a big unknown […]

The quarterback competition is underway in New England, but Patriots quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer are intent on making each other better. Mike Reiss of ESPN reported Stidham and Hoyer worked in tandem during the course of a recent throwing session: At one of the recent Patriots private throwing sessions that quarterback Jarrett Stidham helped organize with teammates, […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown was having the best season of his career prior to the suspension of play. Brown was averaging 20.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists through 50 games, shooting nearly 50 percent from the field and over 38 percent from beyond the arc. But as excellent as Brown has been on […]

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban took to Twitter on Friday to discuss issues of race and, in particular, white privilege. Cuban tweeted out a list of questions for “my friends with young sons who think that White Privilege doesn’t exist?” The following questions illustrated situations that numerous Black Americans deal with on a daily basis […]

The New York Giants are being proactive in attacking racial injustice and discussing issues of racial inequality within the organization. Paul Schwartz of the New York Post reported Giants co-owners John Mara and Steve Tisch participated in a virtual team meeting in order to better gauge and understand the sentiments being put forth by the players: […]

Michael Jordan is regarded by many as the greatest basketball player of all time, but it’s easy to forget just why he joined the Washington Wizards after leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA championships in the 1990s and becoming the most marketable player in the history of the NBA. There are a few reasons […]

The Washington Redskins got a potential game-breaking defensive star when they selected former Ohio State edge-rusher Chase Young with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. But while Young’s addition to the front seven gives Washington more hope on that side of the ball, one NFL insider said the Redskins are still […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic used to have bunnies. Doncic responded to a clip tweeted out by Real Madrid Basket–Doncic’s former club in the Euroleague–joking he used to have springier bounce during his time in Europe. When i used to jump!😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/LWm9DDWo3q — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) June 3, 2020 Considering Luka Doncic is more of […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver AJ Brown was among the many players to speak out against comments made by New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on Wednesday. Brees was asked whether he would support players choosing to kneel during the national anthem in protest of police brutality and racial injustice. He responded by saying he would […]

One day after New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees came under fire for comments he made about kneeling during the national anthem, Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Jake Fromm also faced criticism. Fromm stated “only elite white people” should have guns during a text conversation, later issuing an apology while also addressing his teammates and coaches […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has had plenty of time to explore business opportunities as he continues to rehab a ruptured Achilles tendon suffered during last year’s NBA Finals. It appears Kevin Durant has found his next venture: professional soccer. Kevin Durant has reportedly bought a minority stake in the Philadelphia Union of the MLS […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner spoke about the need for “unity and togetherness” as America continues to grapple with issues of police brutality and racial injustice. James Conner’s thoughts – he just wants to promote unity pic.twitter.com/FsOZrVT42C — Chris Adamski (@C_AdamskiTrib) June 2, 2020 Conner spoke to Chris Adamski of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, saying he […]

The Chicago Bulls‘ season is officially over. The NBA’s board of governors approved a return-to-play plan on Thursday, with 22 teams heading to Orlando. Nine of those teams hail from the Eastern Conference. But the Bulls, who were 11th in the East prior to the suspension of play, did not make the cut. Bulls President […]

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott is intent on establishing a greater sense of chemistry on his team. But rather than developing this chemistry on the gridiron, McDermott hopes Bills players find a greater sense of togetherness by sharing personal stories and experiences. McDermott said he is hoping players from different backgrounds might be able […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall’s 202 Assist program is helping to lessen the rent burden D.C. residents are facing amid the coronavirus pandemic. Wall spoke about the program with David Aldridge of The Athletic during an episode of the “Hoops, Adjacent” podcast, saying 202 Assist has raised nearly $180,000. He also stated the program […]

Chris Ballard is coming to terms with his own biases. The Indianapolis Colts’ general manager said on Thursday he refused to “remain silent” on the issue of racial inequality, per Stephen Holder of The Athletic. Ballard also said, “I’ve been ignorant to this problem and I’ve come to a realization.” Ballard: "I can't sit here […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall spoke out about the experiences of being a Black American during a conversation with David Aldridge of The Athletic. Wall shared the reality of having to avoid predominantly white or wealthy neighborhoods for fear of being “targeted:” “You’re telling me if I want to be a black kid to […]

At long last, the NBA is back. Well, it will be soon. The league’s board of governors approved a return-to-play plan featuring 22 teams, 13 from the Western Conference, and nine from the East. Only one team–the Portland Trail Blazers–voted against the plan. Sources — NBA approves 22-team format to finish season by 29-1 vote […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall reflected on what it feels like to be Black in America in a week full of protests and outrage following the death of George Floyd last Monday in Minneapolis. "If I get pulled over right now, I’m terrified": As the NBA announces its return, @JohnWall has got more on […]