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Michael Jordan was not quite the same player he had been in the 1990s when he attempted a second comeback with the Washington Wizards. But he certainly retained his staunch competitiveness. Jordan’s former Wizards teammate Richard Hamilton had some telling comments during an appearance for the All The Smoke podcast about playing with “His Airness” […]

Baltimore Ravens edge-rusher Matt Judon officially signed his franchise tender, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Matt Judon has signed his franchise tag with the #Ravens, per source. — Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 28, 2020 Judon’s decision to sign the tender might be an indication the two sides are close to reaching an agreement on […]

The NBA is still establishing competitive formats in the hopes of finishing the 2019-20 season. These formats range from play-in tournaments and the eradication of conference brackets to a World Cup-style of group play. But while those formats have yet to be established, Houston Rockets GM Daryl Morey said his team’s goal is clear: winning […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson is having a hard time envisioning opening the 2020 regular season without fans in the seats. When asked about what it would be like to play without fans, Johnson compared the hypothetical to a scrimmage, via Brooke Pryor of ESPN. Diontae Johnson asked what it would be like to […]

The NBA remains suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic, but New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson still finds himself under fire. Earlier this month, Williamson’s former agent–Gina Ford of Prime Sports Marketing–filed court documents alleging Zion received “impermissible benefits” to play at Duke University. Ford stipulated Williamson should have to answer a series of questions to […]

The Indianapolis Colts thought they knew what they had when they selected former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Campbell was coming off a huge senior season with the Buckeyes in which he caught 90 passes for 1,063 yards and 12 touchdowns. At 205 pounds, he […]

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning is in no rush to join his younger brother, Eli, in creating a Twitter account. Manning came on “The Rich Eisen Show” on Tuesday, cracking jokes about his relatively nascent feel for modern technology and social media. While discussing Eli’s decision to join Twitter, Eisen asked Peyton whether […]

Some people are perturbed by “cracking” sound sometimes made when stretching out. This does not apply to Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster. JuJu has been working with a chiropractor this offseason after being plagued by injuries throughout the 2019 campaign, including a left knee issue in Week 11. Smith-Schuster said he never understood just […]

The Tennessee Titans might still be in the market for free agent edge-rusher Jadeveon Clowney. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reported the Titans “continue to monitor” Clowney’s situation, but also added most teams are “waiting for the price to go down.” Clowney began the offseason looking for a deal north of $20 million in annual […]

Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods hailed Jadeveon Clowney as one of the better players in the NFL, but he is only focused on what he can control. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Wednesday the Browns made the best contract offer Clowney has received in free agency. However, Clowney has apparently rebuffed the team’s attempts […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson has been one of the best players at his position for some time now. The 29-year-old has been named first-team All-Pro on three separate occasions, and he made the Pro Bowl in each of his first eight years in the NFL. But some of Peterson’s past successes were tarnished when […]

The San Francisco 49ers might be looking to earn some brownie points with new left tackle Trent Williams. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Niners have restructured Williams’ salary for the 2020 season, which will now pay him more upfront money rather than deferrals. From NFL Now: New #49ers LT Trent Williams told me […]

Former Washington Redskins offensive tackle Trent Williams held out at the start of the 2019 season, partially because he still fumed over the team’s misdiagnosis of a cancerous growth on the top of his head. However, Williams said he might have returned to the team had he not failed a physical after reporting to the […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is less about showing off his machismo or brashness in confrontations than throwing subtle jabs. Curry had one such jab for former Cleveland Cavaliers center and current ESPN commentator Kendrick Perkins during Game 2 of the 2018 Finals. The two-time MVP had a short confrontation with Perk after […]

Houston Texans defensive tackle J.J. Watt has spent the entirety of his nine-year career in H-Town. Ideally, he would like to finish his career in Houston, as well. Watt called it his “goal” to retire a member of the Texans on Wednesday, praising the city and fans for the appreciation he has been shown throughout […]

The Los Angeles Rams lost some marquee talent on the defensive side of the ball when edge-rusher Dante Fowler Jr. and linebacker Cory Littleton both departed in free agency. But the Rams still have an all-world defensive talent in star tackle Aaron Donald, and it seems they might be looking for ways to fully utilize […]

Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden is one of the most skilled scorers in the NBA. He is also one of the smartest. Harden’s physicality allows him to attack the rim and draw fouls, resulting in the highest volume of free throws in the league at nearly 12 attempts per game. But “The Beard” has […]

The Cleveland Browns looked like a possible playoff team ahead of the 2019 season. Quarterback Baker Mayfield was coming off a tremendous rookie season and would be the starter from Week 1. The Browns also acquired star wide receiver, Odell Beckham Jr., from the New York Giants. Of course, a preseason playoff team means absolutely […]

A number of current and former NBA stars took to social media to mourn and issue a call to action over the death of George Floyd, who died in police custody on Monday in Minneapolis. Floyd was detained and handcuffed after police were called to the scene regarding a forgery complaint. A bystander video captured […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is selling his Cadillac Escalade for the hefty price of $300,000, he announced Wednesday. Brady customized every inch of the vehicle, which he obtained via Becker Auto Design in Oxnard, California, via Jenna Laine of ESPN. Want to buy a vehicle previously owned by Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom […]

The Los Angeles Rams have had some uncertainty of their own amid the coronavirus pandemic with respect to the unveiling of their new stadium. Finally, Rams fans have a date. Los Angeles will host the New Orleans Saints at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 14 in their first preseason game of the 2020 season, assuming the […]

Former Washington Wizards All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas has plenty of reasons to feel regret with respect to his NBA journey. Arenas was one of the best guards in the league in the mid-2000’s before injuries and an infamous locker-room firearm incident derailed his career. But Arenas also regrets the potentially negative impact he might […]

Former NBA point guard Gilbert Arenas compared himself to current Houston Rockets guard James Harden during a Reddit Q&A Wednesday afternoon. Arenas said his game was closest to that of “The Beard,” but injuries prevented him from developing into a generational scorer. “Agent Zero” also said he would have been even more of a slasher […]

Jadeveon Clowney appears perfectly content to wait out his market. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Clowney received his “best” offer yet from the Cleveland Browns, but he turned down said offer. Adam Schefter, on The Next Level on @ESPNCleveland today, had this to say about DE Jadeveon Clowney and the Browns @AdamSchefter @egoldie80: pic.twitter.com/d3URysUQ7M — […]

Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy was effusive in his excitement for new Cowboys edge-rusher Aldon Smith, saying he is “thankful” to have the opportunity to work with Smith in the coming year. McCarthy noted Smith is still in excellent physical shape, but added he hopes to ease Smith back into playing shape (via Charean Williams […]

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. implored others to “pray” following the death of Minnesota resident George Floyd on Monday night in Minneapolis. New York Knicks forward Maurice Harkless does not agree with Porter’s messaging, however. Porter said he hopes others would “pray that God changes” the hearts of the police officers involved in Floyd’s […]

Houston Texans star defensive lineman J.J. Watt was among the athletes who spoke out regarding the death of George Floyd. Floyd died in Minneapolis police custody on Monday night after being pinned down and handcuffed, with an officer kneeling on his neck. A bystander video of the incident clearly showed the officers neglecting Floyd’s complaints […]

The NBA is consistently engaging in more conversations to resume the 2019-20 season at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported on Wednesday the league is working on establishing “medical/safety” protocols, with the idea teams would hold training camps and scrimmages before resuming games at the end of July or early […]

Golden State Warriors point guard and avid golfer Stephen Curry took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Sunday’s golf showdown between Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Tiger Woods, and Phil Mickelson. Curry appeared to show love for the players being mic’d up and even tossed his name in the ring to be in a possible […]

The Denver Broncos used their first two draft picks to surround second-year quarterback Drew Lock with potential game-changers such as Courtland Sutton. Denver selected former Alabama wideout Jerry Jeudy in the first round before taking Penn State receiver K.J. Hamler in the second round. The Broncos also selected Missouri tight end Albert Okwuegbunam in the […]

The Miami Dolphins were betting on upside and talent when they selected former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa with the fifth overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. Tua went into the 2019 season as the presumptive No. 1 overall pick, but he suffered a dislocated hip in November. Tagovailoa consistently seemed to be making progress […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is unlike most NBA superstars before him. The reigning MVP possesses incredible size, length, athleticism and skill — a blend which has helped him lead the Bucks to new heights in the last two seasons. This blend also birthed a new nickname, one that paired his nationality with his unique […]

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury might have been a real estate guru in another life. Kingsbury told ESPN’s Jordan Schultz he believed he would move to Dallas to sell houses after obtaining a business management degree from Texas Tech University. "I would've been super rich. This would've been chump change … " Kliff Kingsbury […]

With the NBA ramping up activity in the hopes of resuming the 2019-20 regular season, Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green stopped by “First Take” earlier this week to discuss all things Purple and Gold. Green broke down L.A.’s championship formula, saying everything starts with LeBron James orchestrating the offense.   Green also said he […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr played for Phil Jackson as a member of the Chicago Bulls from 1993 to 1998. Apparently, he was also nearly hired by Jackson to be the head coach of the New York Knicks. Former Warriors assistant general manager Travis Schlenk reflected on the series of events that led to […]

Football players appear to be having quite a bit of fun watching Tom Brady and Peyton Manning partake in “The Match II: Champions for Charity,” featuring Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson had some fun at Brady’s expense, tweeting out a hilarious spoof of Happy Gilmore. Wilson superimposed an image of his […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had a rather unfortunate mishap during Sunday’s “The Match II: Champions for Charity” versus Peyton Manning at Medalist Golf Club in Hobe Sound, Florida. Brady–who got off to a slow start on the course–also managed to rip his pants while reaching to pull the ball out of the cup. […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles had some rather humorous advice for Peyton Manning as he squared off against Tom Brady and pro golfer Phil Mickelson during Sunday’s “The Match II: Champions for Charity.” Nick Foles and the Eagles defeated Brady and the Patriots in Super Bowl 52, thanks in large part to a called […]

The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is considering postponing the induction of the Class of 2020 for a later date. This year’s class — which is headlined by NBA greats Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — was set to be inducted on Aug. 29 in Springfield. According to Gary Washburn of the Boston […]