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The last time the Dallas Cowboys hosted a Super Bowl was back in the 2010-11 campaign, when AT&T Stadium housed the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Now, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is itching to host another one. Jones notes that AT&T Stadium has an edge because of its retractable roof, making any potential […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are not expected to re-sign defensive end Brandon Graham this offseason, according to Jimmy Kempski of Philly Voice. Graham may have sealed the Eagles’ Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots with his strip sack of Tom Brady last February, but this season, he wasn’t very productive. Overall in 2018, Graham […]

There was a time when Cleveland Browns offensive lineman Greg Robinson was considered one of the top young prospects in the league, as he was originally selected by the St. Louis Rams with the second overall pick of the 2014 NFL Draft. However, Robinson did not exactly materialize with the Rams, spending three years with […]

Earlier this week, the Tennessee Titans promoted tight ends coach Arthur Smith to offensive coordinator, and Titans tight end Delanie Walker is thrilled with the team’s decision. “I would say he’s a great hire,” Walker said, according to Jim Wyatt of the Titans’ official team website. “The guy has worked on defense, offense, and he’s […]

The New York Giants have not decided whether or not they are committing to Eli Manning for next season, but even if they do decide to bring the veteran back, quarterback will remain a position of need for the future. That’s why the Giants are interested in three of the top quarterback prospects in this […]

Houston Texans safety Justin Reid took to social media to announce that he will undergo wrist surgery to repair injuries that he sustained during his rookie campaign. Reid had a very impressive first season in the NFL, finishing with 88 tackles, three interceptions, a forced fumble, a couple of fumble recoveries, 10 passes defended and […]

We are approaching the end of January, and the Miami Heat are finding themselves in a tough spot. They currently own a record of 22-23 and have gone just 3-5 over their last eight games, most recently falling to the Boston Celtics on Monday night. At the moment, they are in the Eastern Conference playoff […]

On Monday, the Houston Rockets traded Carmelo Anthony to the Chicago Bulls, ending Anthony’s less-than-glorious stint in H-Town. Not like Melo was actually playing, anyway. He only appeared in 10 games before the Rockets decided to bench him for good in November. The Bulls likely plan to release Anthony, freeing him up to sign with […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald may very well be the most disruptive defensive force in the NFL, and New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is well aware of the problems he can cause. When asked what stands out about Donald, Belichick had this to say during a conference call on Tuesday: “Everything. […]

Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome broken leg injury against the Houston Texans back on Nov. 18 that not only ended his season, but had him in the hospital fighting off an infection that not only threatened his career, but his life. Thankfully, Smith has recovered and was seen in public for the […]

Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Dee Ford will be a free agent this offseason, but as much as he would love to return to the Chiefs, he understands that it is not entirely up to him. He also knows that there is a chance that fellow linebacker Justin Houston will not be back in Kansas City […]

Could we actually have a do-over of the NFC Title Game between the Los Angeles Rams and the New Orleans Saints? It seemed like a pipe dream to begin with, but now, it’s pretty much impossible. Attorney Frank D’Amico filed a civil suit on behalf of Saints season-ticket holders asking the NFL to replay the […]

With the Memphis Grizzlies plummeting in the Western Conference and falling out of the playoff race completely, there has been rampant speculation about the Grizzlies potentially trading franchise linchpin Marc Gasol. Since starting the season 12-5, the Grizz are just 7-23 over their last 30 games. However, Gasol says that even if Memphis does end […]

Duke Blue Devils freshman Zion Williamson is considered one of the most interesting NBA prospects we have seen in quite some time, possessing an unusual blend of size, skill and athleticism that has some comparing him to Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley. Chicago Bulls big man Wendell Carter Jr., a Duke product himself, […]

The Boston Celtics frequently rest big man Al Horford during the regular season to preserve him for the playoffs. This is not a secret, as it is something the Celtics have done for quite some time. This year, Horford has battled some knee issues and has been given intermittent rest in an attempt to keep […]

A Dallas Mavericks fan who heckled Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley into an ejection last month has been banned from the American Airlines Center for the remainder of the season, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com. On Dec. 2, Beverley was tossed after throwing a hard bounce pass in the direction of Mavericks fan […]

On Monday night, Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving finished with 26 points, 10 assists, three rebounds and eight steals in a 107-99 win over the Miami Heat. It was just the latest spectacular all-around performance for the point guard, who has taken his game to new heights this year after coming off of a knee […]

On this day 13 years ago, Kobe Bryant poured in 81 points in a Los Angeles Lakers win over the Toronto Raptors, marking the second-highest single-game point total in NBA history (only Wilt Chamberlain scored more with an 100-point game back in 1962). Bryant made 28 of his 46 field-goal attempts in his scintillating performance, […]

With NBA All-Star Weekend looming, the league is starting to trim the field of potential 3-Point Contest participants. One such candidate is San Antonio Spurs big man Davis Bertans, who is stroking the three-ball at 48.6 percent on 4.1 attempts per game this season. Bertans’ Spurs teammate and fellow sharpshooter Marco Belinelli has thrown his […]

The New York Knicks could be one of the more active teams at the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 7, but that does not mean they are going to be getting rid of valuable assets. According to Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic, rival teams have inquired about Knicks guards Tim Hardaway Jr. and Courtney Lee, […]

In spite of rumors that forward James Nunnally could be headed back overseas after being waived by the Houston Rockets on Monday, there is still a chance he could return to the Rockets, according to Kelly Iko of The Athletic. Nunnally was waived in order to create space for big man Kenneth Faried, whom Houston […]

The Boston Celtics currently own a record of 29-18 and have gone 19-8 over their last 27 games after a miserable 10-10 start. This is a team that many expected to win 60 games coming into the season, so their play over the last month-and-a-half is much more indicative of what we all anticipated. Still, […]

The Houston Rockets waived forward James Nunnally on Monday, terminating the 10-day contract he signed with the team on Jan. 16. A report then surfaced on Monday morning that Nunnally was heading back to Italy, but his agent, Bill Neff, has denied it: “He has not decided his future yet,” said Neff, according to Sportando. […]

Earlier in the year, Golden State Warriors fiery big man Draymond Green got into a heated dispute with superstar Kevin Durant, beginning with Durant chiding Green for a decision on the court and apparently ending with Green questioning Durant’s manhood in the locker room. The Warriors, who suspended Green for a game as a result, […]

On Monday afternoon, the Houston Rockets agreed to trade Carmelo Anthony to the Chicago Bulls for cash considerations. However, Anthony will not play a single game for the Bulls, as he is expected to be released. So, where could the fallen All-Star land? NBA legend and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal thinks the Los Angeles Lakers […]

With the NBA trading deadline just over two weeks away, the Boston Celtics find themselves in an odd position. While the Celtics are 28-18 and have gone 18-8 since a 10-10 start, Boston has a couple of decisions to make regarding two key rotation players: Marcus Morris and 2018 playoff hero Terry Rozier. We’ll get […]

When you look at the latest returns for NBA All-Star voting, you’ll notice most of the usual suspects. LeBron James is the top vote-getter, Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading all Eastern Conference players, Kyrie Irving and Stephen Curry are both pacing guard voting for their respective conferences, Luka Doncic and Derrick Rose are top four vote-getters […]

During the Dallas Mavericks’ loss against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday afternoon, Mavs rookie Luka Doncic fell out of bounds and onto a camerawoman after being hit by Bucks guard George Hill in the third quarter. Fortunately, both Luka Doncic and the camerawoman were alright, but that didn’t stop a Mavs fan from pointing out […]

Houston Rockets star James Harden and Brooklyn Nets guard D’Angelo Russell have been named Players of the Week for their respective conferences: #NBA Players of the Week for Week 14!@Dloading of the @BrooklynNets (East)@JHarden13 of the @HoustonRockets (West) pic.twitter.com/Iq2BbsT0oQ — NBA (@NBA) January 21, 2019 James Harden is in the middle of a historic run. […]

DeMarcus Cousins is a guy who has been painted as selfish, childish, moody and mercurial throughout his nine-year NBA career. That’s why some eyebrows were raised when Cousins signed a one-year, $5.3 million contract with the Golden State Warriors over the summer. Sure, the good majority of NBA fans bemoaned the signing, spitting out all […]

A legitimate argument can be made that the rivalry between Paul Pierce and LeBron James is the greatest one we have seen in recent years. The two stars battled in the playoffs five times and clearly had a dislike for one another on the court while rarely even acknowledging one another off of the floor. […]

New York Knicks big man Luke Kornet sprained his ankle during his team’s loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday afternoon, exiting the game after just seven minutes. Kornet had an X-ray, but results were inconclusive. He will go for an MRI on Tuesday, according to Steve Popper of Newsday. Kornet has been a […]

There was a time when Eric Bledsoe was one of the most explosive young guards in the league. Unfortunately, knee injuries have taken a toll on Bledsoe, making him a shell of the physical force he once was, but he is still a productive player, and a guy can who still throw it down on […]

So this is what it has come to for New York Knicks fans these days? Toward the end of the Knicks’ blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday afternoon, what was left of the fans in attendance at Madison Square Garden began chanting for Thunder backup point guard and former Knick Raymond Felton: […]

Don’t count Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma among those who were afraid when All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins signed with the Golden State Warriors over the summer. When asked what his thoughts were of Cousins’ deal with the Warriors, Kuzma had this to say: “I’m a competitor so I didn’t really get scared or […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonzo Ball suffered a gruesome ankle sprain during the Lakers’ overtime loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday night and had to be helped off the floor. Ball will be sidelined for four-to-six weeks with the injury, but Kyle Kuzma said that the second-year floor general was actually relieved that the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in some trouble, to say the least. They were already playing without LeBron James, who has been dealing with a groin injury since Christmas. They have also been sans Rajon Rondo, who is recovering from a second hand surgery this season. Now, you can add Lonzo Ball to the list […]

Many have wondered whether or not Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton is going to make it through the season, but Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr thinks Walton is just fine at the helm: “I know him so well. He’s cut out for this,” said Kerr of Walton, according to Mark Medina […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon will miss his team’s game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday afternoon due to a back injury, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. “It’s still pretty sore,” said Gordon of his back. “It’s still kind of moving slow. It’s starting to feel a little bit better, but I’ve just […]