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One of Kobe Bryant’s championship rings with the Los Angeles Lakers was sold for over $200,000 in an auction, per TMZ Sports. Bryant initially gifted a pair of identical rings to his parents after his first championship following the 1999-2000 season. However, Kobe’s mother, Pamela Bryant, attempted to sell the rings after the Black Mamba […]

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced earlier on Sunday that the state’s sports teams — including the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets — would be allowed to open up facilities and resume training. The NBA has already cleared teams to re-open, with the league also declaring that franchises can call players back to their […]

The Washington Wizards have had a hard time building a consistent winner since the turn of the millennium. Formerly known as the Bullets, Washington was among the most successful franchises in the 1970s, making four trips to the NBA Finals and winning a title during the 1977-78 season. Led by Hall of Famers like Wes […]

The NBA seems to be inching closer to a return to action. A number of teams have opened their facilities for individual workouts and activities in anticipation of the possible resumption of play, and the league has also engaged in “exploratory talks” regarding finishing out the remainder of the season at Disney World. The New […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees passed along his best wishes to Peyton Manning and Tom Brady as the two compete in Capital One’s “The Match: Champions for Charity” on Sunday. Drew Brees also issued a challenge to the pair of stars, saying he and professional golfer Sergio Garcia will take on the winners. Wishing […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo did not have the kind of comeback tour he probably envisioned. Oladipo missed the majority of the 2019-20 NBA season after suffering a ruptured quad tendon in January of 2019, and he played in just 13 games before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Oladipo is […]

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Sunday that sports teams throughout the state can begin training while maintaining proper health protocol amid the coronavirus pandemic. This is particularly good news for teams like the Knicks and Buffalo Bills. Starting today, NY professional sports leagues can begin spring training.On Tuesday, veterinarians can reopen statewide. — […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to get more out of their offensive unit with Ben Roethlisberger rejoining the fray. While the key players at the skill positions remain mostly the same, the Steelers bolstered their tight end group by signing Eric Ebron. Head coach Mike Tomlin said he is excited to see the kind of […]

The NBA has officially initiated conversations with the Walt Disney Corporation about the potential of resuming the 2019-20 season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, per ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The NBA has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Corporation about restarting the remainder of its season at Disney’s ESPN Wide World […]

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning officially bit the bullet and joined Twitter on Saturday. He did so in grand style. Manning tweeted out a humorous reference to the movie Hoosiers, which was slightly altered for contextual purposes. To paraphrase Jimmy Chitwood, “I don’t know if it’ll make any change, but I figure it’s time […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes had some words of encouragement for the Class of 2020 at his alma mater, Texas Tech University during a virtual commencement ceremony on Saturday. Mahomes acknowledged that while the coronavirus pandemic has robbed this graduating class of a traditional experience, it should not take away from the actual […]

Th New York Jets headed into this offseason with the notion they would explore extension talks with star safety Jamal Adams. After a tumultuous 2019 campaign filled with trade rumors and frustration, the Jets exercised their fifth-year option on Adams, and the two sides seemed likely to get a deal done in the near future. […]

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen thinks quarterback Mitch Trubisky would benefit from playing with arrogance. Cohen discussed Chicago’s offense during an appearance on ESPN’s “First Take” on Friday, saying Trubisky needs to think less and just go out and play. As transcribed by Beth Mishler-Elmore of Heavy. “I really feel like it’s a number […]

Michael Jordan took some pot shots at former Chicago Bulls teammate Horace Grant during the run of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries. Jordan suggested it was Grant who leaked information to sports writer Sam Smith, and that Grant’s jealousy contributed to Smith’s book, The Jordan Rules.  Smith made more headlines earlier this month, when he claimed […]

Longtime punter and current personality Pat McAfee thinks Denver Broncos placekicker Brandon McManus is going to break the record for the longest field goal in history this season. McAfee asked McManus about the uniqueness of his “three-step” approach during an earlier edition of “The Pat McAfee Show,” later tweeting an NSFW message with respect to […]

Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky had an explosive take during the My Sports Update Football Podcast earlier this week, involving New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold. I asked @danorlovsky7 if he'd rather have Sam Darnold or Daniel Jones for the next 10 years. Not only did he pick Darnold… but he took it one step […]

Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Fame NBA center Bill Russell had a message for President Donald Trump on Thursday: stop infringing with the right to vote. Russell tweeted at the President early on Thursday evening, saying voting by mail-in ballot should be encouraged for the 2020 General Election amid the coronavirus pandemic. Hello @realDonaldTrump […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly considering a reunion with free-agent running back LeSean McCoy. Tim McManus of ESPN said the two sides “talked” after the 2020 NFL Draft: McCoy and the Eagles talked after this April’s draft, a source said, and he remains an option. He rushed for 465 yards on 101 carries (4.6 avg.) […]

Washington Redskins safety Landon Collins believes new head coach Ron Rivera will have no problem establishing an early precedent with his players. Collins said Rivera had a “stern” tone when he addressed the team on Monday as the Redskins began their virtual offseason. Rivera also made it clear he was setting a high bar in […]

Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning had an interesting way of encouraging students in the Class of 2020. Manning used his final year as New York’s backup to suggest students should embrace “awkward situations” such as those forced upon them by the coronavirus pandemic (via Paul Schwartz of the New York Post): “You see, I […]

The 2007-08 Boston Celtics have a certain mystique and aura with respect to their place in NBA history. For starters, the Celtics really birthed the notion of superstars teaming up with the common goal of winning a championship. Boston made moves to bring both Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to Beantown to join forces with […]

The Kansas City Chiefs already exercised their fifth-year option on star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, keeping him under team control through the 2021 season. But, as expected, the Chiefs are hoping to get a head start on extending the Super Bowl MVP. Team chairman Clark Hunt said on Thursday contract extension talks between the two sides […]

Will there be a deal for Bradley Beal? The Brooklyn Nets created the makings of a “super team” last summer when they signed Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant in free agency. But it appears the Nets have even bigger plans for reshaping their roster. Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News reported the Nets have […]

The Minnesota Vikings have secured permission to sell alcohol outside of U.S. Bank Stadium. Vikings vice president Lester Bagley said the team pursued the opportunity due to the shortage of typical tailgating areas or gatherings outside the stadium (via Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk): Via Rochelle Olson of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, the Minnesota legislature […]

Retired NBA forward Channing Frye caused quite a stir recently when he claimed the only thing Michael Jordan did well was score the basketball. After all, many regard Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time. Frye clarified his comments on Wednesday during a segment with Chris Broussard and Rob Parker, claiming he never […]

The San Francisco 49ers still have plenty of depth in the backfield, though that depth took a bit of a hit when they traded Matt Breida to the Miami Dolphins. Raheem Mostert established himself as the 49ers’ breakout star and–for the most part–feature back, and he is already bracing to take on a heavier workload. […]

Nate Burleson of NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football” picked Seattle Seahawks wideout D.K. Metcalf as his top “breakout” receiver in 2020. Burleson also listed San Francisco 49ers game-breaker Deebo Samuel and Houston Texans wideout Will Fuller, as well as rookie receivers CeeDee Lamb and Henry Ruggs. Here are @nateburleson's Top 5 Breakout WRs in 2020⤵️ […]

Chicago Bears fans are gearing up for a quarterback competition between Mitch Trubisky and Nick Foles later this summer. However, Bears head coach Matt Nagy understands a more effective run game would take the pressure off either quarterback, regardless of who wins the job. Nagy stopped by 670 The Score’s McNeil & Parkins Show last […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry has made a name for himself in the NBA, but it is still tough being the younger brother of one of the greatest shooters in NBA history In fact, Seth told Austin Rivers that he would rather compete against Stephen Curry rather than join forces with him on the Golden […]

Some athletes gain weight after their playing days are over. But for football players, the inverse is typically true. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski recently revealed his weight dropped to 240 pounds during retirement, the first time he had been under 260 since high school. Is that @RobGronkowski flexing on @Hassel_Chris? That is […]

When the Dallas Mavericks acquired Tim Hardaway Jr. as part of the Kristaps Porzingis trade, he was mostly regarded as a salary dump. However, the Mavs could not be happier with Hardaway’s contributions as the team’s starting shooting guard. In fact, Mavs owner Mark Cuban called Hardaway one of the “top-3 catch-and-shoot” guys in the […]

The New England Patriots have signed top draft pick Kyle Dugger, per ESPN’s Field Yates. The Pats have now signed each of their incoming rookies, becoming the first team in the NFL to reach an agreement with all their draft picks. The Patriots have signed S Kyle Dugger, their top overall pick in the 2020 […]

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry was one of the best wide receivers in football in 2019, and he did it all with a bum hip. Landry was named to the Pro Bowl for the fifth consecutive season after hauling in 83 receptions for 1,174 yards (with a career-high 14.1 yards per reception) and six […]

After months of waiting, Aldon Smith finally knows his fate for the 2020 NFL season. Smith–who was signed by the Dallas Cowboys at the beginning of April–has been reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The former All-Pro has not played since 2015. #Cowboys pass-rusher Aldon Smith has been reinstated […]

Former Dallas Cowboys edge-rusher DeMarcus Ware sees plenty of potential with respect his former team’s defensive front in 2020. The Cowboys hired Mike Nolan to be their new defensive coordinator on Mike McCarthy’s staff this season, and Ware said Nolan’s 3-4 scheme serves to benefit the likes of DeMarcus Lawrence, Aldon Smith and Randy Gregory […]

The third episode of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls documentary, entitled “The Last Dance,” spotlighted former Bulls forward Dennis Rodman. While Rodman had established himself as one of the best rebounders and defensive players in the NBA by the early 1990s, he had also developed a rather controversial persona. But Bulls management–having lost former power forward Horace […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter had some words of encouragement for students robbed of a conventional graduation because of the coronavirus pandemic. “You are our future leaders of our world and our communities.” – @mrvincecarter15 #ShowUsYourWalk | @Chase pic.twitter.com/4p8spAWqRC — Atlanta Hawks (@ATLHawks) May 17, 2020 Interestingly, in his special message for graduating students, Carter […]

Gerald McCoy spent four seasons as Jameis Winston’s teammate with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But upon joining the Carolina Panthers last year, McCoy said he took the utmost pleasure in sacking Winston. McCoy took to Instagram earlier this week, where he spoke about leaving the Buccaneers to join the Panthers. The former All-Pro said he […]

Washington Wizards point guard John Wall sat down for an interview with 247 Sports to talk about Michael Jordan in advance of the final two episodes of ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docuseries. What's Michael Jordan's legacy? Let @JohnWall spell it out for you #TheLastDance A preview of Tuesday's Social Distance interview:https://t.co/kp3F9XNm6i pic.twitter.com/3Uo8J7n87f — 247Sports (@247Sports) […]