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Former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown might have a hard time finding his way back into the NFL, but what if he teamed up with the reigning league MVP? Brown worked out with Baltimore Ravens star quarterback Lamar Jackson and receiver Marquise “Hollywood” Brown on Wednesday. Marquise is AB’s cousin, and he tweeted out a […]

The New York Jets have made contact with free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. General manager Joe Douglas reportedly spoke with Clowney on Wednesday via conference call, but also noted the Jets were looking at numerous players to improve their pass rush, via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk. The Jets have those kind of needs […]

Jadeveon Clowney was likely hoping his demands of a contract in excess of $20 million in annual average value (AAV) would be reasonable, given what had already transpired in the market. After all, the Indianapolis Colts gave star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner $21 million in AAV after acquiring him from the San Francisco 49ers, who […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are restructuring Pro Bowl center Rodney Hudson’s contract in the hopes of spreading his cap hit over a number of years. Las Vegas reportedly converted Hudson’s base salary into a signing bonus, freeing $9.28 million in cap space for 2020 as general manager Mike Mayock hopes to build on what has […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans may have been more vocal in his excitement at Tom Brady’s impending arrival under center, but Bucs head coach Bruce Arians thinks another one of his pass-catchers should be just as ecstatic. Arians said tight end O.J. Howard’s “eyes should light up” given Brady’s tendency to […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has developed into one of the best players in the NBA in just his second season, but he stays motivated thanks in part to those who cast doubt on him throughout his basketball life. Young said he was always considered the undersized kid just trying to fit in when he […]

Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis clearly has a love for combat sports, in addition to his obvious affinity for the game of basketball. Porzingis hosted a Twitter takeover of the Mavs’ account on Sunday in order to answer fans’ questions. One fan asked Porzingis for his favorite athletes, to which he responded by naming Kobe […]

The Cleveland Browns made former Atlanta Falcons tight end the wealthiest player at his position by inking him to a four-year, $44 million contract. But he nearly signed elsewhere. Hooper revealed he almost signed with the Washington Redskins before deciding to come to Cleveland during an interview with SiriusXM NFL Radio (via Zachary Neel of […]

Tom Brady might not be playing for the New England Patriots in 2020, but he is reveling in some of his best moments with the franchise while remaining indoors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Brady spent his Sunday rewatching New England’s historic comeback against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI, posting some of the […]

The New York Jets and general manager Joe Douglas were willing to give wide receiver Robby Anderson $10 million per year to re-sign with the team. But once the Carolina Panthers offered Anderson $12 million guaranteed in the first season, Douglas and co. exited negotiations. Connor Hughes of The Athletic reported New York was unwilling […]

Randall Cobb understands there is no replacing someone like DeAndre Hopkins. The former Houston Texans star wide receiver made First-Team All-Pro in three consecutive seasons before the Texans traded him to the Arizona Cardinals at the start of free agency. Naturally, Cobb–whom the Texans signed to a three-year deal after trading Hopkins–knows he and the […]

The towel Kobe Bryant hanging over his shoulders as he addressed the Los Angeles Lakers crowd for the final time on April 13, 2016 was just sold for over $30,000. The buyer is reportedly a Lakers fan and items collector who apparently has dreams of creating a Lakers museum based in Souther California (via Amanda […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Rihanna threw barbs at one another on Instagram live on Sunday. Rihanna tagged Durant initially, alluding to his testing positive for coronavirus by saying “should I wear a mask to this live?” The Nets forward responded by inquiring on Rihanna’s whereabouts, which only led to another report about her […]

It seems only a matter of time before the Washington Redskins and star offensive tackle Trent Williams part ways. The two sides have had a contentious relationship for well over a year, and most recently, Williams’ agent suggested the Redskins were making unrealistic trade demands after granting Williams permission to seek a trade. However, one […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is having a hard time managing his daily life without basketball. The 2019-20 NBA season remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, and Booker and other NBA players are struggling to adapt to this unprecedented situation, though they also acknowledge health and safety are priorities (via Arash Markazi of […]

The Bosh family has certainly embraced the current Tik Tok trend. Former NBA power forward Chris Bosh took to Twitter on Sunday to share a hilarious video of himself and his young children doing the “Backpack Kid” dance, with the caption “Please Do Your Part Stay At Home” in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. […]

The NBA is asking for players, coaches and team staffers who have recovered from the coronavirus to consider donating plasma as part of the “NBA Together” partnership with the National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project: Sources: The NBA’s “NBA Together” program is supporting National COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Project of top specialists on plasma as potential treatment […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker did not find out about the suspension of play due to the coronavirus pandemic via team officials. Nor did he find out by logging onto Twitter. No, Booker was told the season was being suspended while playing the Call of Duty video game online. Booker had been playing with a […]

JJ Arcega-Whiteside knows that the Philadelphia Eagles have not added much at the wide receiver spot in free agency. Though there were indications they checked in on the trade market for DeAndre Hopkins, the Eagles missed out on signing free-agent receivers like Emmanuel Sanders and Robby Anderson, among others. Instead of bringing in outside talent […]

Houston Rockets star point guard Russell Westbrook has an interesting perspective when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic. Westbrook, as part of a marketing campaign with his sponsor (Jordan Brand), tweeted out a reminder to “play for the world” by playing inside in an effort to slow the spread of the illness. Ever the father […]

While the NBA regular season remains suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, the BIG3 basketball league has promised to remain open. BIG3 co-founder Jeff Kwatinetz detailed some new plans for a reality show entitled “Big Brother.” That show would feature a preseason tournament in May in which participants will be quarantined in the same house. […]

The Cleveland Browns have every intention of entering the 2020 NFL season with former No. 1 overall pick Baker Mayfield under center. But the Browns also added quality depth at the position by signing Case Keenum to a three-year deal. Keenum had a losing record in each of his past two seasons with the Washington […]

The coronavirus pandemic has threatened numerous sporting leagues around the world, including the potential for scouting and evaluating incoming professional prospects, but the New York Giants seem to have a clear choice with the No. 4 pick. But NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced the 2020 NFL Draft will go on in late-April as originally scheduled, […]

Ever since Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady decided he was leaving the New England Patriots to start the next chapter of his football career, there have been reports of underlying tension brewing between Brady and the organization. In many ways, these reports seemed to suggest Brady’s departure was inevitable, and former teammate Kevin Faulk […]

Former New York Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury is attempting to do his part to curb the spread of coronavirus in New York City. Marbury is working on a deal to provide 10 million masks to hospital workers fighting against the pandemic, which has hit New York hard in the last few weeks, per Rich Calder […]

Nobody knows when the NBA will return. The coronavirus pandemic has caused its fair share of problems for sports leagues and organizations around the globe. This includes the NBA, as multiple players and team staffers have contracted the virus over the past few weeks, while players and coaches have taken to social media to encourage […]

The New York Knicks are finally taking action. The MSG Group will pay employees through at least May 3 amid current work stoppages due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a note sent to event staff. Ian Begley of SNY.tv also reported they have established a relief fund to assist employees in need. In note […]

New York Knicks legend Patrick Ewing has had enough of the dispute between Knicks owner James Dolan and former Knicks forward Charles Oakley. Ewing said Dolan needs to find a way to reconcile with Oakley, who he labeled as one of his best teammates ever (via Scott Thompson of SNY.tv): “Whatever is going on with […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been pressed for funds this offseason, and that is part of the Byron Jones story, like it or not. Both quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver Amari Cooper were set to become free agents, and keeping both would make it unlikely the Cowboys could re-sign cornerback Byron Jones. Indeed, the Cowboys […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has been attempting to promote public awareness and enhance a sense of caution among the general public with respect to the coronavirus pandemic. Payton, who was recently cleared by doctors after testing positive for the illness last week, said “shelter in place” and social distancing mandates are necessary. […]

The Chicago Bears hope they addressed a clear need at the tight end position when they signed former Pro Bowler Jimmy Graham to a two-year, $16 million in free agency. As for Graham, he thinks he will thrive under Bears head coach Matt Nagy. Graham was enamored with Nagy’s schemes for the tight end during […]

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen could not be happier to have the opportunity to throw deep balls to Stefon Diggs next season. Allen said he cannot wait to get to work with Diggs while also complimenting the former Minnesota Vikings receiver on his explosiveness (via Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk): “I’m still pumped about […]

The Denver Broncos did not give up much to acquire Jurrell Casey from the Tennessee Titans. General manager and legendary Broncos quarterback John Elway managed to nab Casey for the cost of Denver’s seventh-round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft. That is hardly a steep price for the Broncos, considering that Casey has been named […]

Much has been made about the status of the 2020 NFL Draft in April due to the continued spread and impact of the coronavirus pandemic. There had been some speculation about potential postponement, but Commissioner Roger Goodell offered some clarity on the matter on Thursday. Goodell sent out a memo to all 32 teams in […]

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Chris Hubbard has agreed to take a pay cut after the Browns signed former Tennessee Titans standout Jack Conklin to replace him at right tackle. ESPN reported Hubbard will make a base salary of $2.5 million in 2020 for the Browns, and though he can still reach up to $5 million […]

Incoming Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater has been increasing his knowledge of his new teammates’ habits and skills on the field through tape. Or, rather, through virtual tape. Bridgewater told reporters he has been playing Madden 20 to get a “better feel” for the roster as he and other athletes remain in isolation due to […]

The Houston Texans seemed to pit various teams against one another as they looked to deal star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. While the Texans ultimately settled on a deal with the Arizona Cardinals involving running back David Johnson and future draft-pick compensation, Philadelphia Eagles general manager Howie Roseman said he received far different terms when […]

The Philadelphia Eagles had been hoping to attack this NFL offseason with a game plan predicated on giving quarterback Carson Wentz more weapons at the skill positions. However, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman did some backtracking on Thursday. Roseman spoke specifically about Philly’s receiving corps, saying the organization views the group “differently than the public,” […]

The Arizona Cardinals have re-signed offensive tackle Marcus Gilbert, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Free-agent OT Marcus Gilbert is re-signing with the Cardinals on a one-year deal worth up to $3.75 million, per @RosenhausSports. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 26, 2020 Gilbert spent the first eight seasons of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers before […]