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The Cincinnati Bengals tried going to rookie quarterback Ryan Finley, but the results were less than optimal. Now, the Bengals are reinserting Andy Dalton into the starting lineup, as head coach Zac Taylor feels it gives the team a better chance to win. “We just want to win, and that veteran presence he has will […]

The Minnesota Twins have kicked the tires on free-agent third basemen Josh Donaldson and Todd Frazier, according to Darren Wolfson of SKOR North. Wolfson notes that the Twins could move Miguel Sano to first base and non-tender C.J. Cron in order to make room for one of Donaldson or Frazier. Sano is currently manning the […]

Due to the fact that the Atlanta Falcons will be playing on Thursday night, they did not practice on Monday. However, by rule, they are required to submit an injury report to the NFL. In the report, the Falcons listed wide receiver Julio Jones as a non-participant, as he is dealing with a shoulder injury […]

We still have six days to go before the Indianapolis Colts face the Tennessee Titans in a pivotal matchup next Sunday, but we already know the Colts will be without a key player. Colts head coach Frank Reich said on Monday that running back Marlon Mack, who underwent surgery to repair a fractured hand last […]

Earlier on Monday, it was revealed that Oakland Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow had suffered a broken rib and a punctured lung during his team’s loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. Later, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden told reporters that Renfrow may be done for the remainder of the season pending further tests, […]

The Green Bay Packers were dismantled by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, losing by a score of 37-8. The Packers are still 8-3 on the season, but the way they lost to the 49ers was a major concern, especially considering that it may have ended their chances of notching a first-round bye. Wide […]

On Monday morning, it was revealed that the Indianapolis Colts will be placing tight end Eric Ebron on the injured reserve list as a result of injuries to both of his ankles, ending his second season—and possibly his tenure—with the Colts. Ebron took to social media later on Monday to discuss the situation, saying he […]

Every time it looks like the Philadelphia Eagles take a step forward, they take two more steps back. After improving to 5-4 and drawing even with the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East, the Eagles have lost two straight games to fall to 5-6, most recently losing to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Philadelphia has […]

Denver Broncos pass rusher Von Miller suffered a right knee injury during his team’s loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday and underwent an MRI on Monday, according to Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic. Miller is listed as day-to-day, and the good news is that head coach Vic Fangio said that he is “fine at […]

Two weeks ago, the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers engaged in one of the uglier NFL brawls we have seen in recent memory, as Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett ripped the helmet off of Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph and then hit him over the head with it. Garrett has been suspended for the remainder of […]

The Oakland Raiders suffered a massive setback on Sunday, losing to the New York Jets by a score of 34-3. They also may have lost wide receiver Hunter Renfrow in the process, as he sustained a broken rib and a punctured lung in the defeat, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. #Raiders WR Hunter […]

The Ryan Finley experiment did not last very long in Cincinnati. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, Bengals head coach Zac Taylor says that Andy Dalton will be returning to his role as starting quarterback when Cincinnati takes on the New York Jets next Sunday. “We just want a win, and that veteran presence […]

The Seattle Seahawks came away with a pivotal win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, but they did so without defensive lineman Jadeveon Clowney, who was nursing a hip injury. Clowney had treatment on his hip prior to the game before being ruled out, and while he actually felt worse after the treatment, Seahawks head […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston reached a milestone on Sunday, and not in a good way. As a result of throwing a couple of interceptions during his team’s Week 12 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Winston reached 100 career turnovers, having thrown 78 picks and lost 22 fumbles since entering the NFL in 2015, […]

When the Toronto Raptors selected Pascal Siakam in the latter half of the 2016 NBA Draft, I don’t think anyone expected this. Sure, Siakam looked like he could develop into a solid two-way role player, perhaps becoming a really good three-and-D guy, but Siakam has already far exceeded those expectations. Now in his fourth season, […]

The Toronto Raptors may have lost Kawhi Leonard over the summer, but they have still shown signs of being a legitimate contender in the Eastern Conference this season, as they have gone 11-4 thus far. The Raptors will face the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, and ahead of the matchup, Sixers big man Al Horford […]

The New York Giants had already been without their No. 1 receiver in Sterling Shepard for most of the year due to concussions. Now, they got Shepard back but lost another wideout in the process. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Giants receiver Golden Tate has entered the NFL’s concussion protocol after landing hard […]

Things just keep getting worse for the New York Giants. Not only did the Giants lose their seventh straight game on Sunday after falling to the Chicago Bears by a score of 19-14, but they lost safety Jabrill Peppers to a back injury to boot. On Monday, it was revealed that Peppers suffered a transverse […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz has a bruise on his throwing hand, but he is expected to play in his team’s Week 13 matchup with the Miami Dolphins, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. #Eagles coach Doug Pederson tells reporters that QB Carson Wentz has a bruise on his throwing hand, near the middle […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is nursing a sprained foot that kept him out of his team’s loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, and his status for the Falcons’ matchup with the New Orleans Saints on Thursday night is in question as a result. But head coach Dan Quinn provided some good […]

Earlier this season, some felt that Mason Rudolph could ultimately end up being Ben Roethlisberger’s successor under center for the Pittsburgh Steelers once Roethlisberger decides to retire. Now, there seems to be a chance that Rudolph won’t even make it through the year. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Steelers are “headed in […]

Last week, the New England Patriots picked up a pivotal road win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Sounds good, right? Well, not in the eyes of Tom Brady, as the Patriots scored just 17 points, resulting in the quarterback expressing some frustration with the club’s struggling offense after the game. Former New England tight end Rob […]

New Orleans Saints left tackle Terron Armstead is considered week-to-week after suffering a high-ankle sprain during his team’s win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. #Saints highly touted LT Terron Armstead suffered a high-ankle sprain in yesterday’s win over the #Panthers, sources say, and he’s out for Thursday’s […]

The San Francisco 49ers hammered the Green Bay Packers by a score of 37-8 on Sunday night, and tight end George Kittle played a starring role, logging six catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. Of course, Kittle had missed the previous two games with knee and ankle injuries, so having him back in the […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper did not log a catch on Sunday, which could lead those who weren’t paying attention to believe that he did not even play during his team’s loss to the New England Patriots. But he certainly played. The problem is, he was going up against arguably the best cover cornerback […]

The Green Bay Packers were hammered by the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, but they almost suffered a much bigger loss. In the first quarter, right tackle Bryan Bulaga left the game with what some feared was an ACL injury, but according to Rob Demovsky of ESPN.com, Bulaga’s injury was not nearly that severe, […]

The Oakland Raiders suffered a massive setback on Sunday, losing to the New York Jets by a score of 34-3 to drop them to 6-5 on the season. Naturally, one might think “same old Raiders,” but quarterback Derek Carr hopes that this loss will serve as a learning experience and insists that Oakland is still […]

The Chicago Bears came away with a 19-14 win over the New York Giants on Sunday, so they got a win. The thing is, beating the Giants these days isn’t exactly a major accomplishment, especially when you don’t play all that well in the process. Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky understands that and said as much […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are 0-2 since Nick Foles returned under center, and during the Jaguars’ 42-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, Foles wasn’t exactly masterful, completing 32 of his 48 throws for 272 yards and no touchdowns. But head coach Doug Marrone is not considering benching Foles in favor of rookie Gardner Minshew: […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were dealt a devastating blow on Sunday, falling to the Seattle Seahawks by a score of 17-9 and missing an opportunity to draw even with the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC East. Carson Wentz had his latest shaky outing in the defeat, completing 33 of his 45 throws for 256 yards, a […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ injury list keeps growing by the day. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Colts are placing tight end Eric Ebron on injured reserve because he needs to undergo procedures on both of his ankles. Assuming that Ebron’s season is, in fact, done, he ended 2019 with 31 catches for 375 […]

The Dallas Cowboys suffered a 13-9 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday, and while they didn’t forfeit any ground in the NFC East, it didn’t exactly look good for head coach Jason Garrett. Since beginning the season 3-0, the Cowboys have gone just 3-5, and throughout this eight-game stretch, many have called for […]

While Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Myles Garrett was the central figure in the punishment handed down from the NFL due to the brawl that occurred between the Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers last Thursday, he certainly wasn’t the only player who was dinged. Not even close. The NFL has disciplined a whopping 33 players for their […]

The last time we saw Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky, he was exiting this team’s Sunday night loss to the Los Angeles Rams due to a hip injury. The injury put Trubisky’s status for Week 12 in question, but it’s looking like the third-year pro will be just fine. Trubisky is set to start against […]

San Antonio Spurs guard Dejounte Murray has been ruled out of his team’s game against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, per the NBA injury report. Murray is listed out with an illness and for injury recovery. Remember: during the preseason last year, Murray suffered a torn ACL and ended up missing the entire […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard says he will be a game-time decision for his team’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night, according to Jason Quick of The Athletic. Lillard says his back tightened up during a lifting session on Thursday. “Might be a thing I just have to play through. We’ll see,” […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie phenom Zion Williamson has not played a game yet this season, as he has been sidelined as a result of undergoing surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The good news is that Williamson seems to be making great progress. Pelicans general manager David Griffin told ESPN New Orleans 100.3 on Friday […]

The Phoenix Suns have been a surprisingly decent team in the Western Conference this season, and a big reason for their success has been the play of big man Aron Baynes. But the Los Angeles Lakers didn’t expect Baynes to actually play for the Suns at all. Phoenix acquired Baynes in a trade with the […]

So in case you haven’t heard, the NBA could be changing the way the game is played forever. On Saturday morning, Adrian Wojnarowski and Zach Lowe of ESPN revealed that the league is working with the NBA Players Association on a massive overhaul that would include a reseeding of the four conference finalists, a 30-team […]