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New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting tired of all of the criticism concerning offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett. Rodgers was asked why Jets fans should trust Hackett during an appearance on Mad Dog Radio, and he made it pretty clear that Hackett is just fine. “You should trust me. And I trust Nathaniel. So, […]

Juan Soto is absolutely loving his first two months as a member of the New York Yankees, and with free agency on tap for him next offseason, you have to wonder if he will even consider signing anywhere else (although he will be mighty expensive). During a sitdown interview with Harold Reynolds of MLB Network, […]

Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett was loving Jaylen Brown’s brilliant performance in the Celtics’ win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Thursday night. Shout out JB! @FCHWPO keep goin Lord! ☘️ https://t.co/eDT5JNi15f — Kevin Garnett (@KevinGarnett5KG) May 24, 2024 Brown dropped 40 points in a scintillating outing, going […]

Earlier this offseason, Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Maxx Crosby was threatening a trade request if the club didn’t retain Antonio Pierce as head coach. Well, the Raiders ended up keeping Pierce, and that made Crosby (and pretty much everyone in Las Vegas) happy. As if there were any doubt that the Raiders planned on […]

The Philadelphia Eagles acquired Kenny Pickett in a trade earlier this offseason in order for him to serve as Jalen Hurts’ backup, but he is apparently looking even better than Hurts at Eagles’ organized team activities. 🙌🙌🙌❤️ pic.twitter.com/MeFToINmom — Kelly (@KellyCor42768) May 23, 2024 The initial post was made by Pickett’s personal quarterback coach Tony […]

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid has told reporters that wide receiver Xavier Worthy has exited organized team activities due to a hamstring injury. “He didn’t practice today, he tweaked his hamstring the other day,” Reid said, via the Chiefs’ YouTube page. The good news is that Reid apparently saw some great things from […]

Former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony seems to remember Jeremy Lin’s “Linsanity” craze like it was yesterday. Honestly, it does feel like it was that recent. Anthony spoke about Lin and all of the hoopla that surrounded him back in 2012 during a recent episode of his 7PM In Brooklyn podcast, and he and […]

Las Vegas Raiders players have made it pretty clear that they did not like former head coach Josh McDaniels, and tight end Michael Mayer is the latest one to express those thoughts. To be fair, Mayer did not name McDaniels outright, but his recent comments indicate that the second-year player is much more content now […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray is just the latest player to hit the injury list for the defending World Series champions. Gray has been placed on the 15-day IL due to strained right groin, via Rangers PR. His IL stint will be retroactive to May 22. Texas’ starting rotation has been absolutely ravaged by […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Christian Watson is undeniably talented, but all of the talent in the world won’t do him any good if he can’t stay on the field. Watson has played in just 23 games since entering the NFL as a second-round draft pick of the Packers in 2022. This past season, he […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown did not make an All-NBA team, and backup guard Payton Pritchard is not too thrilled about it. When asked about the All-NBA teams, Pritchard congratulated teammate Jayson Tatum for making the First Team, but then said that Brown absolutely should have been on the list somewhere. "That was a snub […]

The Philadelphia 76ers still can’t seem to get over the hump with Joel Embiid, but they could potentially have expansive cap room this offseason that could allow them to put another All-Star-caliber player alongside of Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. But will the 76ers be able to do that? Apparently, multiple player agents have said that […]

Shaquille O’Neal is arguably the most dominant player in NBA history, but Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green thinks that he and his team could have stopped the Shaq-led Los Angeles Lakers had they met in an alternate universe. Green made a recent appearance on The Big Podcast with O’Neal, and when the subject of […]

When you think of Boston Celtics wing Jrue Holiday, the first thing that probably comes to your mind isn’t “Hall of Famer.” However, NBA legend Reggie Miller said on The Dan Patrick Show that he thinks Holiday will absolutely be in the Hall of Fame one day. Patrick provided some pushback, saying that Holiday belongs […]

Trade speculation is already swirling around New York Knicks big man Julius Randle following the club’s playoff exit, and the Washington Wizards could end up representing a potential destination for him. It certainly sounds strange, but the Wizards have been named the favorites to land Randle, as they have been given +300 odds by Bet […]

There is a whole lot of excitement surrounding the Chicago Bears heading into 2024 thanks much in part to incoming rookie quarterback Caleb Williams, the No. 1 overall pick of the NFL Draft last month. Williams is considered a generational prospect by many, and some have even likened him to Patrick Mahomes. That’s probably going […]

The New York Mets have gotten off to an inauspicious start to the 2024 MLB campaign, and things don’t seem to be getting any better. The Mets are just 21-27 entering Wednesday’s action and sit 13.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East. They are still very much alive in […]

New York Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was dealt his second loss of the season on Tuesday night, as the Yankees fell 6-3 to the Seattle Mariners. Schmidt clearly didn’t have his best stuff, throwing 100 pitches over five innings. He definitely wasn’t terrible, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out six batters, but […]

The Boston Celtics put together a thrilling overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, thanks much in part to a huge Jaylen Brown three-pointer at the end of regulation. However, some Celtics fans left TD Garden before the shot was even made. Boston fans are […]

Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Oneil Cruz has not exactly lived up to expectations thus far, but on Tuesday night, he demonstrated why he was once a top prospect and gave Pirates fans hope of what he could potentially become in the future. During the Pirates’ win over the San Francisco Giants, Cruz smashed two of the […]

The Dallas Cowboys have gotten a look at their 2024 NFL schedule, so they know what they are up against in their quest to make their fourth straight playoff appearance. The Cowboys are entering next season with some pretty strange expectations. One might even say they are flying under the radar, as there are some […]

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson has a great idea on how to deal with load management in the NBA, and people are sure to get a kick out of his comments on the topic, as well. Iverson was asked about load management during an appearance on The Knuckleheads Podcast, and he thinks the best way […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson is already one of the most athletic players the NFL has ever seen, but he may be taking it up a notch. Apparently, Jackson has intentionally lost 10 pounds already this offseason, dropping his weight to 205. That is also 20 pounds lower than what he was two years ago, […]

If the Cleveland Cavaliers end up trading Donovan Mitchell this offseason, the Houston Rockets may be interested. The Rockets own the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA Draft next month, so that would be a great starting point in a potential trade package for Mitchell. Houston also has considerable young talent and draft capital […]

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins is coming off of arguably the worst injury a professional athlete can suffer: a torn Achilles. He sustained the injury with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 8 of last season, ending his six-year run with the Vikings. Cousins then signed a massive four-year, $180 million deal with the Falcons in […]

The New York Yankees are so enamored with superstar outfielder Juan Soto that owner Hal Steinbrenner recently said that he would considering negotiating a contract extension in the middle of the season to ensure he remains with the Yankees long term. That isn’t something New York typically does, and it’s pretty rare that you see […]

Michael Porter Jr. and the Denver Nuggets will not be defending their NBA title, as they were eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 7 of their second-round Western Conference playoff series on Sunday night. It was a disastrous loss for the Nuggets, who held a 20-point lead early in the third quarter, only to […]

Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers set a franchise record when he homered for the sixth straight game on Monday night, smashing a two-run blast in the Red Sox’s 5-0 win over the Tampa Bay Rays. Devers’ teammates are amazed at his dominance, and pitcher Tanner Houck—who got the win on Monday—had a perfect […]

The New York Knicks were just eliminated by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, losing in seven games. The series loss will certainly have a big asterisk next to it in the eyes of Knicks fans, as New York was dealing with a plethora of injury issues up and down […]

New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga has been sidelined since spring training due to a shoulder injury, but he has been trying to make his way back. Unfortunately, he has been dealt a rather tough blow in his recovery. Senga is apparently dealing with triceps tightness and did not throw his bullpen session on […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward underwent surgery earlier this offseason to repair a groin injury he suffered back in December, but he provided some positive news on his status with training camp around the corner. I’m still rehabbing,” Ward said during an appearance on the Up & Adams Show. “So I’m trying to get […]

The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks in Game 7 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Sunday afternoon to punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals. It represents the Pacers’ deepest postseason run since 2014. However, some are placing an asterisk on Indiana’s 2024 playoff success, particularly ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The […]

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence became eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and head coach Doug Pederson says that an agreement between the two sides will be reached eventually. “I think it’s part of the business,” Pederson said, via Eric Edholm of NFL.com. “Obviously the sooner you get it done, right, it’s behind everybody, […]

New York Yankees infielder DJ LeMahieu has not played a single game this season due to a foot injury he sustained in spring training, but the two-time batting champion could be close to making his return. LeMahieu began a rehab assignment with Double-A Somerset on May 17, and while the Yankees do not have a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have revealed some devastating injury news ahead of their matchup with the Cincinnati Reds on Friday, as they will be placing third baseman Max Muncy on the injured list due to a right oblique strain, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Just as the Dodgers were getting outfielder Jason Heyward back […]

Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA last month, and while he spent the last several years of his career bouncing around between a few different teams, he will always be known for his electrifying run with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers are one of only two NBA teams that have not retired […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up top prospect Miguel Vargas, which could spell some big trouble for super utility man Chris Taylor. There is no word on whether or not Vargas will be activated on Friday, and no official corresponding move has been revealed just yet, via reporter Francys Romero. The Dodgers are also […]

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until Aug. 1, but that won’t stop rumors and chatter from occurring for the next couple of months. That being said those expecting major movement to occur between now and then may be disappointed. There was a time when the MLB trade deadline was the best trade deadline in sports. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James can opt out of his contract and become a free agent this offseason, and with his son, Bronny James, declaring for the NBA Draft, some teams may be willing to draft Bronny with the intent of luring LeBron. However, any teams with plans of achieving that goal may be […]