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The NFL is exploring a change to the current playoff format, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Schefter reported the changes–which would take effect for the upcoming 2020 season–would add an extra team to each conference’s playoff bracket. In other words, both conferences would send seven teams to the playoffs, rather than six. There would […]

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry continues to ramp up basketball activities as he prepares for his eventual return sometime after the All-Star break. Curry put on an absolute clinic during the Warriors’ practice on Wednesday, drilling 12 consecutive 3-pointers while showcasing full fluidity in the shooting motion (via Bleacher Report): A light […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was a rumored trade asset heading into the NFL offseason, and team owner David Tepper has made some cryptic comments about his future. On Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the notion the Panthers are heading into somewhat of a “rebuild” could also signal Newton’s departure. Naturally, Newton’s shoulder […]

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed missed the entirety of the 2019 season after suffering his seventh concussion during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. On Wednesday, Reed was finally cleared from the NFL’s concussion protocol program, per Ben Standig of The Athletic. Standig also reported the Redskins figure to cut Reed, though he […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is having a little bit of fun before NBA action resumes after the All-Star break. James and fellow Lakers co-star Anthony Davis took to social media yet again to promote another episode of “Taco Tuesday”—a phenomenon James has been propping up since the preseason: Part 2 of “Martes De […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has never been one to hold a younger player’s hand or gently acclimate them to what has been, traditionally, a culture of winning. He certainly will not start with Andrew Wiggins. Green alluded to the media’s presentation of Wiggins as a bust by pointing out his desire and the […]

The Chicago Bears have signed tight end Demetrius Harris just two days after he was cut by the Cleveland Browns, per Ian Rapoport, via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk. Harris inked a one-year deal with the Bears, and he will be reunited with Matt Nagy, whom he played for in Kansas City as a […]

The 2020 Olympic Games will be held in Tokyo, where Team USA will likely be a heavy favorite to win the gold medal in Men’s Basketball. While the roster for Team USA has yet to be decided, USA Basketball has selected 44 finalists. Interestingly though, according to reports, the organization will simply choose 12 players […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan had numerous successes throughout his playing career. Jordan retired a perfect 6-for-6 in his NBA Finals appearances, which is part of the reason his resume stacks up against just about any other player in NBA history. But as an owner, Jordan’s teams have hardly had the same level of success. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns suffered a wrist injury in the days leading up to the All-Star break, and it appears he will miss at least a few games once play resumes on Thursday. Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported that Towns is still being evaluated, and head coach Ryan Saunders said the […]

Toronto Raptors swingman OG Anunoby understands that sometimes, you have to take a more lighthearted approach to basketball. Anunoby had a humorous take on Toronto’s winning streak ahead of their game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, saying the only other time he has won this many games in a row is on the […]

The Green Bay Packers selected cornerback Josh Jackson in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the hopes he would help solidify their secondary. But after barely seeing the field in 2019, the Packers might be ready to move on from Jackson in the offseason, per ESPN’s Rob Demovsky. The 2018 second-round pick […]

New Orleans Pelicans combo guard Jrue Holiday paid homage to the late Kobe Bryant on Tuesday night prior to his team’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers. Holiday wore a shirt with the phrase “Girl Dad” written across the front, which calls to mind Bryant’s love for his four daughters: #GirlDad 🖤 pic.twitter.com/jZV98aTSKM — New […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle previously stated the team would have no issue with Luka Doncic partaking in the 2020 NBA All-Star Game if it aligned with his recovery from a sprained ankle. But Mavericks fans do not need to hold their breath. Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reported Doncic is active for Wednesday […]

Much has already been made about Orlando Magic point guard Markelle Fultz in his young NBA career. The former No. 1 overall pick was supposed to be a crucial figure in helping to enhance “The Process” with the Philadelphia 76ers. Instead, Fultz struggled to stay healthy and find confidence in his game. But Fultz has […]

The Philadelphia Eagles managed to reach the playoffs as the champions of an underwhelming NFC East division in spite of clear deficiencies. While the Eagles ranked in the top half of the NFL in terms of defensive DVOA, their offense sputtered amid injuries and a number of players failing to live up to expectations at […]

The Boston Celtics will play the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center on Feb. 23, but it seems they will stick around for at least another day. Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe reported the Celtics have pushed back their Feb. 24 flight so as to allow players and staff to attend Kobe Bryant’s […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was officially reinstated by the NFL on Wednesday, but he will be on a short leash entering the 2020 season. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk opines Garrett and the Browns could be “facing real liability” should he inflict physical harm on another player. With Garrett reinstated, the league […]

When the Philadelphia 76ers signed veteran big man Al Hoford to a four-year, $109 million contract this summer, they envisioned him pairing with Joel Embiid to form one of the most dominant frontcourts in the NBA. Unfortunately for Sixers fans, things simply have not worked that way Horford is giving the Sixers decent production. He […]

The Sacramento Kings elected to retain shooting guard Bogdan Bogdanovic at this year’s trade deadline, and they are hoping to work out terms on an extension. But the Kings better be prepared to pay up. Bogdanovic will be a restricted free agent this summer, and one executive predicts he might be in line to receive […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant continues to add to his Rookie of the Year resume. Morant notched the first triple-double of his career on Sunday as the Grizzlies defeated the Washington Wizards 106-99 at the Capital One Arena in D.C. The former Murray State star dominated, the game scoring 27 points on 9-of-17 shooting […]

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown has been in and out of the rotation as of late, but he might be down for the count after injuring both his ankles on Sunday. Brown returned to the lineup against the Oklahoma City Thunder after missing Friday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks. However, he revealed he rolled his […]

Eli and Peyton Manning finished their careers with four combined Super Bowls victories, and they are probably the best brothers to grace the gridiron. But are they also the best NFL brothers on the links? The Manning boys participated in the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am this weekend, even knocking down identical putts: Always competing. 🏈⛳️ […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are keeping the party alive in the wake of their recent Super Bowl victory. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce made high-profile appearances at the JEWEL Nightclub in Las Vegas, and they also attended a Steve Aoki concert on Saturday. Kelce, unwilling to stop at his parade speech, got […]

The Houston Rockets made PJ Tucker their pseudo “center” when they orchestrated a trade that sent Clint Capela to the Atlanta Hawks while bringing Robert Covington to Houston. Now, the Rockets are set to fully guarantee the fourth and final season of Tucker’s contract in 2020-21, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Houston […]

Houston Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni spoke about the decision to trade former center Clint Capela and bring in Robert Covington ahead of Sunday’s game against the Utah Jazz. D’Antoni said the acquisition of Covington will go further in terms of the ability to “maximize” the potential of the team: Mike D’Antoni on the #Rockets […]

New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones has begun preparation for his sophomore season — not with Duke University, but at Duke University. Jones was putting in some work at his alma mater Duke University on Thursday, working out with fellow Duke alum Jamison Crowder as well as Giants teammates Darius Slayton and Sterling Shepard: […]

New Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela has played with some generational playmakers in his time. After all, he did spend the majority of this season suiting up alongside James Harden and Russell Westbrook. However, Capela is excited at the prospect of catching lobs from Hawks star point guard Trae Young, who ranks second in the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul posted an unusually cryptic message on Instagram on Saturday, leaving room for skepticism about his future. Pierre-Paul captioned the photo “All I did was try my best. 90PC” which might indicate his time in Tampa has come to an end: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8U0FiLAmbB/?utm_source=ig_embed The 31-year-old is a free agent this […]

New York Giants defensive tackle Leonard Williams might be in line for a massive payday. Ralph Vacchiano of SNY.tv reported the Giants are “intent” on re-signing Williams, who could demand upwards of $15 million per year: In fact, the big splash might even come before free agency begins. The Giants are intent on re-signing defensive […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton is determined to bounce back in a major way. Newton–who missed all but two games last season due to injury–posted an Instagram of him rehabbing and working out. The caption includes lyrics from J. Cole’s “Middle Child,” a song about fulfilling expectations and representing an entire generation: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8SMJ6eBhUO/?utm_source=ig_embed The former […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry might be the less heralded of the Curry brothers. But he currently holds a leg up on his older brother when it comes to perimeter shooting. Curry drilled 6-of-8 shots from beyond the arc during Saturday’s win over the Charlotte Hornets. And in the process he passed Steph as the […]

Former Golden State Warriors guards Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III will officially make their debuts with the Philadelphia 76ers against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night: https://twitter.com/GrantAfseth/status/1226603534772080642 Robinson was on track to play after passing his physical on Sunday morning, and it appears both players will suit up in front of the home crowd […]

The Miami Heat saw an opportunity to make an impact move at the trade deadline, and Pat Riley seized that opportunity. Riley traded Justise Winslow, Dion Waiters and James Johnson to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Andre Iguodala, Jae Crowder and Solomon Hill, giving the Heat a pair of versatile wings while also clearing […]

The Dallas Mavericks will not prohibit Luka Doncic from participating in the NBA All-Star Game if his ankle feels healthy enough to play. Doncic has been ruled out for Monday’s game against the Utah Jazz, but Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle said the team would have no issue with Doncic’s desire to partake in the […]

For some NBA players, the opportunity to negotiate a buyout is a welcome development to make a move to sign with a contender. Such is the case with the likes of former Charlotte Hornets forward Marvin Williams and–should they seek a buyout–Detroit Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson. Other players, however, are more concerned with financial […]

LeBron James and Kobe Bryant: same dunk, nearly 19 years apart. James threw down a nasty reverse during the Los Angeles Lakers’ Thursday loss to the Houston Rockets in an image eerily similar to one created by Bryant in November of 2001. Kobe and LeBron. Same spot. Same dunk. 👑🐍 (via @Lakers) #Mamba4Life pic.twitter.com/NJYtjPFgaR — […]

Chicago Bulls executive John Paxson addressed the media prior to Thursday’s game, indicating the team’s lack of moves at the deadline was due in part to a lack of clarity with respect to the product they were putting on the floor. Paxson also expressed belief in the players and coaching staff as the Bulls chase […]

Glenn Robinson III has passed his physical and could very well make his Sixers debut against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night in Philadelphia, per Grant Afseth of ClutchPoints. While it’s not a 100 percent certainty, there’s a growing chance Robinson suits up. The Sixers acquired Robinson and Alec Burks from the Golden State Warriors […]