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The New York Jets are signing former Indianapolis Colts cornerback to a one-year deal, per Connor Hughes of The Athletic. The #Jets are signing former #Colts CB Pierre Desir to a 1-year deal, per @Connor_J_Hughes. He’s started 23 games over the last two seasons in Indianapolis. — Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) March 22, 2020 Desir had […]

Carmelo Anthony will undoubtedly go down as one of the best players in NBA history and a definitive player of an entire era. But Anthony’s career has taken a series of weird twists and turns in recent years. He was out of the league for a full year after his release from the Houston Rockets. […]

Longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has become synonymous with the franchise over a 20-year career that included six Super Bowl titles and three NFL MVP Awards. But with Brady heading towards free agency this spring, it became increasingly likely he was on his way out of New England. While teams like the Tampa […]

Veteran linebacker Cameron Wake will be entering his age-38 season this year. But he has every intention to keep playing. Wake’s agent Paul Sheehy said his client is “actively engaged in conversations with teams” amid reports the former All-Pro is set to retire. As Cam’s agent, I can tell you this is simply not true. […]

Indianapolis Colts QB Philip Rivers might not have dreams of quarterbacking until he is 45 years old. But for now, he feels he has enough gas left in the tank to help a team win a Super Bowl. The longtime Los Angeles Chargers quarterback will start a new period in his career after signing a […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made one of the biggest splashes of NFL free agency by signing former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Of course, Brady’s arrival will mean the departure of former No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston, who led the NFL in passing yards (5,109) and interceptions (30) last season. The Bucs thanked […]

The coronavirus pandemic has put nearly every single in-season sport across the world on hold. This is certainly the case for the NBA, which actually created a domino effect by suspending the season last Wednesday. Commissioner Adam Silver has tried to make himself visible over the past week. He has appeared on both the NBA […]

NBA Throwback jerseys have almost become something of a collectible for fans. Whether showing off at a game or a music festival, most throwbacks tend to have a certain flair and uniqueness that distinguishes them from the more modest looks of today’s game, which feature advertisements from companies like Bumble on the crest. But what […]

The Golden State Warriors went from being one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history to basketball bottom-feeders. Thanks in part to the departure of Kevin Durant as well as injuries to both Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, the Dubs (15-50) have the worst record in the NBA with the regular season currently suspended due […]

The Tennessee Titans had a fairly stout defense last season, but that group is due for an overhaul. Tennessee traded away former franchise staple Jurrell Casey, and cornerback Logan Ryan is currently a free agent. However, the Titans appear to be going after one of the biggest free-agent stars on the market: defensive end Jadeveon […]

Current NBA big man Boban Marjanovic and former star point guard Steve Nash are among those in the basketball community taking part in the “Stay At Home Challenge.” The movement–which was started in part by MLS defender Tommy Thompson of the San Jose Earthquakes, is meant to encourage people of the world to remain indoors […]

The New England Patriots are signing safety Adrian Phillips, per Greg A. Bedard of the Boston Sports Journal. Patriots sign S Adrian Phillips. Good signing. Their type of player. https://t.co/WLbo6y3TPZ — Greg A. Bedard (@GregABedard) March 19, 2020 Phillips played in just seven games with the Los Angeles Chargers last season due to a broken […]

The Los Angeles Rams are divorcing star running back Todd Gurley in order to avoid paying a $10.5 million bonus that would have triggered Thursday. Gurley will don another uniform next season, but the Rams made sure to thank him for his contributions to the organization. Forever a part of our history. Thank you, @TG3II. […]

Little more than 20 months after signing him to what was then the highest-paid deal for any running back in the NFL, the Los Angeles Rams have released Todd Gurley. The Rams–who had been shopping Gurley since the beginning of the legal tampering period on Monday–released him in order to avoid paying his $10.5 million […]

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a profound impact on American life and culture, including in the world of sports. Just hours after a trio of persons affiliated with the Philadelphia 76ers tested positive for coronavirus, the Los Angeles Lakers revealed two players have tested positive. Now, the Boston Celtics have announced one of their […]

The Cleveland Browns are signing former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver and kick returner JoJo Natson to a one-year, $1 million deal, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Browns are signing WR and returner JoJo Natson to a 1-year, $1M deal, source said. He spent the last two years with the #Rams. — Ian […]

Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay had strong words for former head coach Matt Patricia after the Lions flipped Slay to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday. Slay had been openly vocal of his displeasure with the franchise after they traded former safety, Quandre Diggs, last October. But Slay said he had lost all respect for Patricia […]

Just days after it was reported four members of the Brooklyn Nets tested positive for coronavirus, three members of the Philadelphia 76ers organization have also tested positive, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Three members of the 76ers organization have received positive tests for coronavirus. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 19, 2020 It remains unclear […]

The past two days in the NFL have been strange as far as player-coach relationships go. On Wednesday, former Houston Texans star wideout DeAndre Hopkins said there was a “power struggle” between himself and Texans head coach Bill O’Brien. This struggle, as well as the fact Hopkins reportedly wanted a raise in salary, led to […]

Boston Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. He will miss the entirety of the 2020 season, whenever it begins. #RedSox just announced Chris Sale will undergo Tommy John surgery. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) March 19, 2020 Sale was previously reported […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton became the first known person within NFL circles to have coronavirus when he came forward with his diagnosis on Thursday. Payton insisted he wanted to share his diagnosis in order to send a message and promote awareness about curbing the spread of the illness. He also said practicing […]

The Carolina Panthers are expected to release franchise quarterback Cam Newton after granting him permission to seek a trade on Tuesday. Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic reported the Panthers are “having a hard time trying to trade the former MVP.” while also saying sources expect him to be released soon. League sources said the Panthers […]

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first known case among those in NFL circles, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Saints’ HC Sean Payton tested positive for the coronavirus, he told ESPN on Thursday. Payton is the first person in the NFL world known to test positive for […]

Michael Jordan is a name that needs no introduction. Jordan is a man of many nicknames: “Air,” “Mike,” “MJ,” “Black Cat,” “Black Jesus” and a host of others. But many fans and players–both past and present–refer to him simply as the greatest basketball player of all time. Jordan was the driving force behind a Chicago […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma is looking to give back to his hometown of Flint, Michigan as citizens face certain needs due to the coronavirus pandemic. Bill Oram of The Athletic reported the Lakers backup is partnering with the local YMCA on a six-week program that will provide dinner and a snack each an […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris issued a show of support for NBA Commissioner Adam Silver during Silver’s interview with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols concerning the state of the league in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Jay Bilas tweeted his own response to Silver’s interview, saying “this is what real leadership looks like” while also saying […]

The struggle is real for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James as he processes being quarantined in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. LeBron took to Instagram on Wednesday to give a glimpse at life in the James household, briefly showing his wife Savannah using a pair of scissors to cut his own hair while […]

In many ways, the NBA helped to spur the suspension or cancelation of North American sports leagues when they became the first organization to do so after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for coronavirus last week. But while the NBA has sought league-wide testing and instituted measures for quarantines, not everyone is pleased […]

The Carolina Panthers released safety, Eric Reid, on Wednesday after he signed a three-year, $22 million deal last offseason. Reid showed nothing but class in response, thanking the fans and the Panthers organization while also saying he was excited for the journey ahead. It’s been a pleasure Carolina! I enjoyed my time and the support […]

Superstar free-agent defensive end Jadeveon Clowney is looking for a massive payday. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported Clowney is seeking a contract that will pay him at least $20 million in annual average. However, Russini also reported teams in his market are not willing to go that high as of right now. Sources say Jadeveon […]

The Atlanta Hawks have closed their practice facility indefinitely in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, per Sarah K. Spencer of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Amid coronavirus concerns and social distancing guidelines, the Hawks have closed their practice facility for now, per source. No Hawks players are exhibiting any symptoms of coronavirus. This decision was made […]

The Los Angeles Rams already lost a pair of key defensive players when both Cory Littleton and Dante Fowler Jr. signed free-agent contracts with other teams, but they were not going to let veteran left tackle Andrew Whitworth get away. The Rams signed Whitworth to a three-year, $30 million deal that can max out at […]

The New Orleans Saints agreed to a contract with veteran free agent safety Malcolm Jenkins earlier on Wednesday, and the terms of the deal have finally been revealed. Jenkins signed a four-year, $32 million deal that could max out at $35 million if he reaches certain incentives, per the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. The deal […]

The remainder of the 2019-20 G League season is up for grabs after the CDC recommended no more gatherings of 50-plus persons for next eight weeks due to the growth of the coronavirus pandemic. While league officials and owners are hammering out the details of resuming play in mid-June and looking into arena openings in […]

After much deliberation, it seems the NFL league year will start on time. The coronavirus pandemic has forced the suspension of nearly every major professional sports league in North America, not to mention cancellations in Europe. However, the NFL will indeed begin with the official opening of the league year on Wednesday (the start of […]

The NBA is currently suspended in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Commissioner Adam Silver said on Thursday the league would be shut down for at least 30 days, at which time league officials and owners would reconvene to assess the potential for resuming the season. However, Silver also maintained the season could be canceled […]

Isaiah Thomas has bounced around the NBA in recent years, but he is ruling out the notion of playing professionally overseas. Thomas took to Twitter to respond to a fan question, dismissing any idea he would play in another league and iterating he is confident he will sign with an NBA roster in the near […]

Houston Texans star defensive tackle J.J. Watt and his wife, women’s professional soccer player Kealia Ohai, are giving back to the Houston community in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the two are donating $350,000 to the Houston Food Bank, providing over one million meals to those in need throughout […]

Just a few weeks ago, it seemed Tom Brady was heading toward greener pastures such as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. However, it appears the longtime New England Patriots quarterback might return to his former team as he prepares to hit the free-agent market. With the Tennessee Titans locking up Ryan Tannehill and the San Francisco […]