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Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade was one of the best shot blockers at his position during his time in the NBA. With that said, however, he wasn’t able to escape some embarrassing posters in his career. In fact, Wade was the victim of an epic poster during the 2011 Eastern Conference Finals between the Chicago […]

Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones was hoping to get some new followers on Twitch.tv at the start of the weekend. Jones shared his PSN ID on Twitter, imploring his followers to add him. All PS4 Gamers add me… also on twitch Too…. Stonecoldjones95 — Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) May 14, 2020 Unfortunately for Jones, […]

LaMelo Ball is regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft. Ball — who spent this past year with the Illawarra Hawks in the National Basketball League (NBL) — has tremendous size (6’7″) at the point guard position, and any number of teams would likely covet the youngest Ball brother for […]

While ESPN’s “The Last Dance” docu-series has offered basketball fans a unique, behind-the-scenes glimpse at the Chicago Bulls dynasty of the 1990s, it has also prompted a number of questions. Notable among those questions is: what kind of success would Michael Jordan have if he played in the modern NBA? Ric Bucher of Bleacher Report […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans is channeling his inner Mike Tyson during his workouts amid the coronavirus pandemic. Evans has apparently been practicing boxing in the offseason as a means of staying in shape and maintaining good footwork: https://www.instagram.com/p/CASzPzWn9Yc/ Considering some NFL players have struggled finding the means to conduct workouts and weight […]

Former New England Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest is a proponent of his former team signing free-agent quarterback Cam Newton. McGinest said he believes Newton and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick would have a “great working relationship,” and said the organization has tremendous “respect” for Newton, via Adam London of NESN. ” … I think that […]

The final two episodes of ESPN’s Chicago Bulls docuseries, “The Last Dance,” will air on Sunday evening at 9 p.m. ET. These episodes will build to the sixth and final championship won by the Bulls in 1998, which was subsequently followed by the disbanding of one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history. Chicago would […]

The Chicago Bulls are putting a unique spin on the #AllInChallenge. The Bulls are offering the opportunity to relive the glory days of the 1990s with Bulls legends like Horace Grant and Toni Kukoc, among other opportunities: We’ve accepted the #AllInChallenge! Win a chance to play a full game on the UC floor, see your […]

The New England Patriots seem content heading into the 2020 NFL season with former fourth-round pick Jarrett Stidham as their projected starting quarterback. However, this does not mean Stidham will immediately receive reps with the first team. Mike Giardi of NFL Network said it is possible Stidham starts camp with the second team as something […]

Minnesota Vikings safety Anthony Harris has signed his franchise tender with the team, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. Cronin added the team is still hoping to reach a long-term extension with Harris ahead of the July 15 deadline. Next order of business is the Vikings working out a long-term deal with Harris. They have until July […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan revolutionized the sneaker industry with the release of the Air Jordan line. In fact, his shoes continue to set new records. A pair of game-worn, signed Nike Air Jordan 1s just went for $560,000 in an auction sponsored by Sotheby’s. Via Darren Rovell of The Action Network: A signed pair […]

Magic Johnson told The Wall Street Journal his life insurance company — EquiTrust Life Insurance Co. — is giving out $100 million to assist women- and minority-owned businesses amid the coronavirus pandemic. The premise is the money will be used in an effort to help businesses obtain loans as part of the Payment Protection Program. EquiTrust […]

New York Giants fans held their collective breath when star running back Saquon Barkley went down with an ankle injury during a Week 3 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Barkley suffered a high ankle sprain that fortunately did not require surgery, and he was back by Week 7. However, Barkley said during an interview […]

LeBron James has, in the past, suffered from cramps at some of the most consequential times of the season. But so did Michael Jordan. James was forced out of the final minutes of the Miami Heat’s Game 4 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2012 NBA Finals. Two years later, James again had […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James helped sponsor Saturday night’s event commemorating graduating high schoolers across the country. James hosted “Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020,” lauding students for their commitment. Via NBA.com: “You should’ve had a real graduation, I know. You should’ve had an incredible senior year, I know that as […]

Mobile-video platform Quibi announced Friday it will be bringing viewers a docuseries about the Houston Astros’ sign-stealing scandal, entitled “Sign Language.” But this baseball project will have something of a basketball flair. “Sign Language” will be produced by LeBron James’ Uninterrupted sports media company. The docuseries will reportedly focus not just on the fallout of […]

The most pressing concern for the NBA is finding a plan to ensure a safe return to the hardwood in an effort to finish the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. Miami Heat lifer Udonis Haslem just hopes the league is also accounting for the mental health of its players. Haslem suggested the NBA needs […]

The Kansas City Chiefs largely rode their explosive offense to the Super Bowl. However, Patrick Mahomes’ early struggles necessitated multiple fourth-quarter stops from the defensive unit, which allowed the Chiefs to get back into the game. In many ways, Kansas City’s defensive efforts were the X-factor in that game. Chiefs linebacker Anthony Hitchens thinks the […]

The Denver Broncos started the 2019 season at 3-8 after a loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 12. However, their fortunes were about to change. Denver made a switch at quarterback, letting rookie Drew Lock take over for veteran Joe Flacco. Lock proceeded to go 4-1 over the final five games of the year, […]

The Houston Rockets are joining the list of NBA teams re-opening their practice facility for individual workouts. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported Rockets president Daryl Morey said the team will officially re-open its facility on Monday. The Houston Rockets are re-opening facility for voluntary workouts on Monday, @dmorey says. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 16, […]

The Denver Broncos made a concerted effort to give quarterback Drew Lock some more weapons ahead of his sophomore season. Denver selected former Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, and subsequently took Penn State burner K.J. Hamler with their second-round pick. John Elway also signed Melvin Gordon […]

Former San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh wants to see Colin Kaepernick get another shot in the NFL. Harbaugh spoke highly of the former Niners quarterback, adding he has remained in communication with Kaepernick through the years (via Tim Kawakami of The Athletic): “I love Colin, did then, do now, always will,” Harbaugh said. […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has made quite the impression on the NFL since entering the league in 2011. In nine seasons, Jones has been named to seven Pro Bowl and has been named first-team All-Pro on multiple occasions (2015 and 2016). As a result, Pro Football Focus named Jones their top wideout of […]

Aaron Rodgers understands the Green Bay Packers were planning for the future when they selected Utah State quarterback Jordan Love in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. However, Rodgers–like Tom Brady and Drew Brees before him–is hoping to play well into his 40s. The 36-year-old said Friday he still feels confident in his […]

Hall of Fame running back Marshall Faulk lobbied for current New York Jets running back Frank Gore to be enshrined in Canton when he retires. Faulk said Gore deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame because of his longevity. Via Kyle Madson of USA TODAY. “If you can have a stellar short […]

Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II responded to former Steelers linebacker James Harrison’s assertion that head coach Mike Tomlin handed him an “envelope” after Harrison was fined $75,000 by the NFL in 2010. Rooney said there is no truth to Harrison’s story about the Steelers, adding he is unsure as to why Harrison made […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jayson Tatum said during an appearance on Showtime’s “All The Smoke” podcast he initially believed he would be drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the summer of 2017. But according to Celtics General Manager Danny Ainge, the Suns never had a chance to land Tatum. Boston was picking at No. 3, one […]

Teams around the NFL, including the Cleveland Browns, have not been able to arrange workouts or take part in organized team activities (OTAs) due to the coronavirus pandemic. Practice facilities remain closed, and most teams have begun implementing virtual offseason programs to get players up to speed. However, Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is not willing […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison was one of the most imposing players in football during his heyday. In fact, Harrison is still a sight to behold. The 42-year-old remained in the NFL through his age-39 season, and he still frequents social media due to a rigorous workout regiment, which often displays feats of immense […]

The Detroit Lions signed defensive tackle Mike Daniels last season with the hopes he could help galvanize their pass-rushing unit and plug the middle. Daniels had a tough year in Detroit, dealing with injuries and inconsistent playing time. Nevertheless, he has nothing but love for the organization. The veteran opened up about his season with […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has been one of the faces of the franchise since the Lions selected him with the first overall pick in 2009. Yet, even Stafford proved susceptible to trade rumors. Such rumors initially started with the notion the Lions would select a new quarterback with the No. 3 overall pick in […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle battled through injuries as the Niners stampeded through the NFC en route to the Super Bowl. Kittle was hoping the season would culminate with a Lombardi Trophy. Alas, it did not pan out that way for San Francisco. The 49ers led well into the fourth quarter, but Patrick […]

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce has battled with left tackle Jason Peters for the entirety of his nine-year career. But the Eagles allowed Peters to explore the free-agent market this offseason, and it is no guarantee they re-sign him for the 2020 campaign. The possibility of playing without Peters on the line is unnatural for […]

Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal thinks the San Antonio Spurs’ 1998-99 NBA title should be null and void. During an episode of “The Big Podcast,” O’Neal said–as far as he was concerned–the Spurs and Tim Duncan only have four rings to their tally (via Jeff Garcia of News 4 San Antonio): O’Neal blasted the […]

The Los Angeles Rams are looking for some assistance as they hope to have their new stadium completed in short order. Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic reported the team is seeking $500 million from the NFL to help finance SoFi Stadium while also hoping to push back loan repayment, via Adam Wells of Bleacher Report. […]

Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer is encouraged by his team’s incoming rookies. The Vikings had a number of starting players depart this offseason, but Zimmer said his coaching staff is “energized” by the opportunity to work with the youngsters and get them up to speed. Mike Zimmer spoke this afternoon about the #Vikings virtual […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton hinted at the possibility he would limit quarterback Drew Brees during practices throughout the 2020 season. Payton was asked whether Brees would be on a “pitch count” this year, to which he responded the Saints will not demand Brees go full bore. Payton also said Brees had already […]

The Cleveland Browns hinted at Jedrick Wills becoming their starting left tackle when they selected him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Wills, who played right tackle at Alabama, had already begun watching film and doing some workouts to begin the transition to the blind side prior to the draft. Browns offensive […]

Persons who believe Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time tend to point to his undefeated record in the NBA Finals as a major leg up over the likes of LeBron James and others. Jordan went 6-0 in the Finals, and he was named Finals MVP in all six championship seasons. But […]