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Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray thinks it’s downright foolish people are still debating who deserves the 2020-21 NBA MVP Award. Murray’s teammate Nikola Jokic would seem to be the clear favorite. But longtime NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins feels otherwise. Perkins tweeted Monday he felt Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul should be […]

The New York Jets have a new quarterback and through two picks, there have not been any surprises at the top of the 2021 NFL draft. Zach Wilson is the man. The Jacksonville Jaguars made the obvious choice by selecting Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence with the No. 1 overall pick. The New York Jets followed […]

At long last, Trevor Lawrence is finally a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars selected the star Clemson quarterback with the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday’s 2021 NFL draft, to very little surprise. At the Masters earlier this month, former No. 1 pick Peyton Manning told this year’s No. 1 pick, new Jaguars’ […]

The Green Bay Packers very well might have dug their own grave. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Thursday afternoon star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has become frustrated with the Packers organization and apparently wants out. One of the reasons he wants out could stem from the notion that Green Bay, ahem, wanted him out. Former ESPN NFL […]

Aaron Rodgers in the Silver and Black? What about in the Mile High City? Maybe in the Bay Area? These are three possible options should the Green Bay Packers trade their star quarterback. Pro Football Talk reported Thursday afternoon the Las Vegas Raiders and Denver Broncos could be favorites to land Rodgers, who apparently prefers […]

Adam Schefter dropped a pre-NFL Draft bomb Thursday afternoon when he reported Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers has told some within the organization he wants out. The report has drawn an immediate response from Brian Gutekunst. The Packers general manager reiterated sentiments expressed earlier in the week regarding Rodgers’ future in Green Bay. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are among the many teams to watch when it comes to the quarterback market ahead of Thursday’s NFL draft. But recent developments suggest the team might not take a signal-caller until the later rounds. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the Steelers are “closing in” on a one-year extension with backup quarterback […]

Is “Tebow Time” coming to Jacksonville? Multiple reports came in on Thursday detailing former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow’s workout with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported Tebow reached out to the Jags requesting a workout… as a tight end. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported there has been “at least some discussion” of […]

The Chicago Bears are desperate to move up the board in an effort to select a top quarterback prospect in Thursday night’s NFL draft. Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports reported early Thursday the Bears are aching to move up from the No. 20 spot, though it remains to be seen whether they are willing to […]

Football social media exploded on Thursday morning when a suspect report circulated suggesting the San Francisco 49ers made a Godfather offer for Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. That report was debunked. The interest in Rodgers, however, appears to be real. Jay Glazer of FOX NFL Sunday followed all that up by saying “a few […]

Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow has been one of the best pitchers in baseball early in the 2021 season. He is also still being scolded by his mother for excessive use of cuss words. Glasnow unleashed some expletives during Wednesday’s start for the Rays against the Oakland Athletics. He said during his postgame press […]

Thursday was just another day for Oakland Athletics star first baseman Matt Olson. Until it wasn’t. Athletics manager Bob Melvin scratched Olson from the team’s lineup ahead of a showdown with the Tampa Bay Rays after fouling a ball off his face in batting practice. He will undergo further testing, per Matt Kawahara of the San […]

The Atlanta Falcons appear to determined to select Florida tight end Kyle Pitts with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft on Thursday. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported the Falcons have fielded calls from “everyone” as they consider trading back. However, Russini added “there hasn’t been an offer good enough to trade […]

Golden State Warriors swingman Andrew Wiggins is not going to let his detractors bring him down. Noted ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith had a recent rant about Wiggins in which he said he would trade the former No. 1 overall pick for “cookies.” Wiggins said Thursday he is unbothered by criticism or praise, instead choosing […]

Michigan Wolverines edge rusher and 2021 NFL Draft prospect Kwity Paye is getting into the NFT game. Adam Schefter of ESPN reports Paye is teaming with OpenSea to release what is believed to be the “first collegiate licensed football NFT.” The digital trading card will go live on OpenSea as soon as Paye is selected […]

Draft day is here, and there is already a preposterous trade rumor circulating social media channels. Bill Michaels, formerly of sports talk radio fame in Milwaukee, passed along report of a gargantuan deal between the San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers. The 49ers are said to have offered Green Bay the No. 3 pick […]

Former Indianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy believes likely No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence can have the same impact on the city of Jacksonville with the Jaguars as Colts legend Peyton Manning did in Indy. Dungy told Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union that Manning’s quick rise among the elite quarterbacks in the NFL transformed Indianapolis […]

The San Francisco 49ers have apparently decided on their guy in the 2021 NFL Draft. Adam Schefter of ESPN (h/t NFL Update) reported Wednesday the 49ers have made a decision as to who they will select with the third overall pick in Thursday’s rookie selection. The #49ers have made a decision on what they'll do […]

Umpire Marty Foster made one of the most ridiculous calls you will ever see in an MLB game during Wednesday’s contest between the Miami Marlins and Milwaukee Brewers. Marlins infielder Isan Diaz hit a little dribbler down the first-base line. The ball was fielded by Brewers pitcher Zack Godley, who promptly got the out at […]

The Detroit Lions are in the market for a top wide receiver ahead of Thursday’s NFL Draft, and new general manager Brad Holmes tried to make an aggressive move up the board in order to get his guy. Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano of ESPN reported Wednesday the Lions attempted to move from the No. […]

The San Francisco 49ers have quite the spotlight as the owners of the No. 3 pick in the 2021 NFL draft. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr could care less. Kerr had a hilariously snarky response when asked Wednesday about San Francisco’s draft plans: “You realize I’m a basketball coach, right? I don’t know […]

The Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers have made a trade that could potentially alter the landscape of the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. Carolina is sending quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to the Broncos in exchange for a sixth-round draft pick. The Broncos add depth under center as they look for Bridgewater to push Drew Lock. Carolina, […]

The Denver Broncos seemed to solidify the quarterback position by trading for Carolina Panthers quarterback Teddy Bridgewater on Wednesday afternoon. However, the Bridgewater acquisition might not preclude Denver from selecting a quarterback in the first round of Thursday’s NFL draft. Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the trade “does not take Denver out of the QB […]

Mavs reserve center Boban Marjanovic made a Justin Bieber reference after he was ejected from Tuesday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors. Marjanovic was assessed a Flagrant 2 penalty after unintentionally hitting Warriors guard Jordan Poole in the head. He immediately went to check on Poole, who was shaken up after the play. But […]

Michael Jordan made a triumphant return to the NBA during the 1995-96 season. After a brief stint in professional baseball, Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to a then-NBA record best 72-10 regular season mark and the fourth title in franchise history. He captured his fourth MVP award and immediately reclaimed his spot at the pinnacle […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley should have the green light when the 2021 NFL season gets underway. Barkley, who suffered a torn ACL in Week 2 of the 2020 campaign, is expected to be ready for the start of the new season, per ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter. Giants’ RB Saquon Barkley, who […]

The “Inside The NBA” team has never had much shame. All of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have pretty consistently exposed themselves to potential embarrassment. Adam Lefkoe, Candace Parker and Dwyane Wade have wasted little time integrating themselves into the humorous, fun-loving environment. It’s part of what makes the show one […]

Florida tight end and top NFL Draft prospect Kyle Pitts is not expecting to go to the San Francisco 49ers with the third overall pick. But he also was not shy at expressing his excitement at the possibility to NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano. Current Niners tight end George Kittle would gladly welcome Pitts into the […]

Trevor Lawrence has been the projected No. 1 pick for months on end. But the Jacksonville Jaguars wanted to be absolutely, positively sure he was their guy heading into Thursday’s NFL draft. James Palmer of NFL Network reported the Jags asked all sorts of questions of the top quarterback prospects during the evaluation process. This […]

There has been a general consensus as to the guys making up the top five quarterbacks in this year’s NFL draft. Trevor Lawrence and Zach Wilson are likely to go 1-2 on Thursday night. Mac Jones, Trey Lance, and Justin Fields could be snatched up shortly thereafter. Only, the Pittsburgh Steelers are not part of […]

The New England Patriots might be dangling 2019 Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore in trade talks in an effort to move up the 2021 NFL Draft board. Dianna Russini of ESPN reported Tuesday she spoke to a team in the top 10 that revealed it had talks with New England. Russini suggested it is […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are offering vaccinations ahead of Sunday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. All eligible attendees 16 years of age or older will have the opportunity to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Bucks president Peter Feigin lobbied for citizens to get the vaccine: “We strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated and are pleased to […]

The NHL is sort of following the NBA template when it comes to coverage. After previously securing a huge media rights package to return to ESPN, the NHL has now struck a deal with Turner Sports. Via Jabari Young of CNBC: The NHL and WarnerMedia’s Turner Sports agreed to a deal that will see the network […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones squashed any remaining idea his team would be doing something drastic ahead of Thursday’s NFL draft. Previous reports suggested the Cowboys were enamored with Florida tight end Kyle Pitts, though they would not trade up for the opportunity to draft him. Not only did Jones essentially confirm the Cowboys would […]

Florida tight end and top 2021 NFL draft prospect Kyle Pitts had a tremendous reaction to the idea he could be drafted by the San Francisco 49ers with the third overall pick. Andrew Siciliano of NFL Network shared a clip from his interview with Pitts, during which he asked Pitts about the possibility of going […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson apparently played a key role in Urban Meyer’s decision to hire Darrell Bevell as the new offensive coordinator of the Jacksonville Jaguars. James Palmer of NFL Network reported a conversation between Wilson and Meyer had a “huge impact” on Meyer deciding on Bevell as his OC with the Jaguars. According […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has authored a new children’s book. James, who signed a deal with HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2020, is co-authoring a book called “We Are Family.” The book, set to release on August 31, chronicles five friends who work together to achieve their basketball dreams. The book is set in […]

Longtime ESPN host Dan Le Batard is still raking in the cash after leaving the network at the beginning of the year. Le Batard has struck a $50 million deal with DraftKings for the distribution of The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz, per Benjamin Mullin of the Wall Street Journal: The digital entertainment and […]

The Houston Texans had a number of interested suitors for star quarterback Deshaun Watson. But his future has become clouded due to recent sexual assault allegations. John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reported Monday eight different teams had shown interest in Watson before his legal issues began. These included the New York Jets, Miami Dolphins, Carolina Panthers, […]