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Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Dwayne Haskins made his second start of the season against the New York Jets on Sunday, and it also happened to be his best showing yet, as he completed 19 of his 35 passes for 214 yards, a couple of touchdowns and an interception. Still, Haskins clearly has a whole lot […]

The Arizona Cardinals jumped out to an early 16-0 lead over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but the lead evaporated by the third quarter, and the 49ers ended up coming away with a 36-26 win. Perhaps the Cardinals would have had a better chance if David Johnson touched the football. Like, at all. For […]

The New England Patriots came away with a 17-10 win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, avenging their Super Bowl 52 loss (well, kind of). They are 9-1 on the season. They are probably going to score yet another first-round bye. And yet, it feels like the Patriots have some things to work on. While […]

Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley had his most productive game of the season on Sunday night, rushing for 97 yards and a touchdown while also catching three passes for 36 yards. Gurley accrued 28 touches overall, by far his most of the year, and while he only averaged 3.9 yards per carry, the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have suffered a couple of ugly losses in a row to fall to 5-4 on the season. Now, they have gone from legitimate AFC contenders to finding themselves in desperate need of a win when they host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Of course, there are many factors at play in the […]

While the New England Patriots are entering their Week 11 matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles with revenge on their minds, the Eagles are merely trying to stay alive. Philadelphia currently sits at 5-4 and is tied with the Dallas Cowboys for first place in the NFC East (although the Cowboys hold the tiebreaker), so if […]

The Chicago Bears have placed tight end Trey Burton on the injured reserve list due to a calf injury, according to Field Yates of ESPN. So ends a disastrous season for Burton. Heralded by many as a potential breakout candidate coming into the year, Burton underwent sports hernia surgery during the offseason and was limited […]

The New England Patriots suffered their first loss of the season in Week 9, falling to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 37-20. They then had a bye last week, and now, they are preparing to try and avenge their Super Bowl 52 loss when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Of […]

New York Jets players have made a habit out of voicing their displeasure with the team on social media this season, and head coach Adam Gase has had enough of it. On Thursday night, wide receiver Quincy Enunwa became the latest Jets player to call the team out, ripping Gang Green for fining him $27,900 […]

Not that it should come as much of a surprise, but Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict is not a fan of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell. Burfict, who was suspended for the remainder of the season as a result of his hit on Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle back on Sept. 29, does not feel […]

The New England Patriots needed a wide receiver, so just before the Week 8 trade deadline, they swung a deal to acquire Mohamed Sanu from the Atlanta Falcons. Sanu had a quiet first week with the Patriots, logging a couple of catches for 23 yards, but in his second game, he totaled 10 grabs for […]

About two years ago now, the New England Patriots fell to the Philadelphia Eagles in a thrilling Super Bowl 52. Now, the Patriots will face the Eagles in a meaningful game for the first time since then on Sunday. Of course, a lot of time has passed since then, and the two clubs are hardly […]

It might be hard to draw any positives out of the nasty brawl between the Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, but count on the New England Patriots to use it as a learning experience. On Friday, Tom Brady was asked about whether or not the fight was a discussion in the Patriots’ […]

Back in October 2018, the Minnesota Timberwolves were in panic mode, as star wing Jimmy Butler made it obvious that he did not want to be there and threw an infamous tantrum in practice to try and force his way out. But even though the Timberwolves were panicking, they somehow settled for a trade offer […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James spent one season with Luke Walton as head coach last year, and it didn’t go well. James played in just 55 games, largely due to a groin injury that knocked him out for a month between December and January. The Lakes were ravaged by injuries up and down the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda was demoted to the bullpen this past year, and he isn’t happy about it. It marked the second straight season that Maeda had been relegated to bullpen duty, and Maeda’s agent, Joel Wolfe, has let it be known that his client doesn’t appreciate the way he has been […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are trying to work out a contract extension with catcher J.T. Realmuto, according to Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia. However, Salisbury notes that a new deal for Realmuto may take some time to complete, stating that an extension might not get done until spring training. He adds that the Phillies “very […]

The Chicago Cubs have opened contract negotiations with shortstop Javier Baez, according to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times. Wittenmyer knows that an extension with Baez is considered “much more feasible” than one with third baseman Kris Bryant, who, like Baez, hits free agency in two years. Baez is coming off a 2019 campaign in […]

Carmelo Anthony is getting another shot in the NBA, as the Portland Trail Blazers signed him to a non-guaranteed deal on Thursday. Anthony has not played in a game since last November while he was with the Houston Rockets. The Rockets then essentially exiled him and eventually traded him to the Chicago Bulls later in […]

Detroit Pistons big man Blake Griffin and guard Derrick Rose will be available for their team’s game against the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. Griffin made his season debut against the Minnesota Timberwolves this past Monday, finishing with 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists over 24 […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now in his 17th season. He turns 35 years old in December. And yet, he is still one of the best players in the world. James’ longevity is simply incredible, and on Friday, he likened himself to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady when it comes to how […]

Before Thursday night, Paul George had not played a game of basketball since last spring. The Los Angeles Clippers forward underwent multiple offseason shoulder surgeries and was held out of action in training camp, preseason and the first 11 games of the regular season before finally making his debut against the New Orleans Pelicans on […]

The NFL will fine Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph for his role in the brawl between the Steelers and the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night, according to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated. The fracas occurred in the waning moments of the Browns’ 21-7 win, when Cleveland defensive lineman Myles Garrett hit Rudolph after a pass […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had some tough decisions to make this past summer, as they had numerous free agents and could only keep so many of them to avoid paying the luxury tax. Their two most major free agents where Khris Middleton and Malcolm Brogdon, who also happened to be their two best players behind Giannis […]

When the New York Giants drafted Daniel Jones with the sixth overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April, they were met with ridicule. Now, they are looking pretty smart. Jones has played so well, as a matter of fact, that the rookie quarterback already has his own nickname. Not only that, but he […]

When the 2019-20 NBA campaign began, I (and many others) had the Brooklyn Nets pegged as the fifth-best team in the Eastern Conference. They didn’t look quite as good as the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks or Philadelphia 76ers, and you figured that once Victor Oladipo returned, the Indiana Pacers would be better, as well (although […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in desperate need of a win this weekend, and it looks like they will be catching a big break that should help them. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is not expected to play in his team’s Week 11 matchup with the Cowboys […]

It’s looking more and more like the Philadelphia Eagles could be without their No. 1 running back when they take on the New England Patriots in a pivotal matchup on Sunday. According to Michael Giardi of NFL Network, Jordan Howard has still not been cleared for contact as a result of a stinger he suffered […]

Cleveland Browns safety Morgan Burnett is believed to have suffered a torn Achilles during his team’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Burnett will undergo an MRI on Friday to confirm the damage. The veteran played a big role in the Browns’ 21-7 victory against his […]

Arizona Cardinals defensive coordinator Vance Joseph says that cornerback Patrick Peterson will play in his team’s Week 11 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in spite of a calf injury, via the Cardinals’ team website. “Pat looked fine,” Joseph said after Thursday’s practice. “He was full speed today, so he’ll play on Sunday.” […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green is not expected to play in his team’s Week 11 matchup with the Oakland Raiders on Sunday, according to Geoff Hobson of the Bengals’ team website. Green has not played at all this season due to an ankle injury he suffered in training camp. The initial expectation was that […]

The Los Angeles Chargers may just be 4-6 and their chances of making the playoffs seem bleak, but don’t tell that to Philip Rivers. With a pivotal matchup that will likely determine whether or not the Chargers will remain in the AFC postseason picture looming with the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, Rivers insists […]

Things never quite worked out for Antonio Callaway in Cleveland this season, as the Browns waived the wideout on Thursday. So, who could Callaway end up with? Jason B. Hirschhorn of Sports Illustrated notes the Green Bay Packers as a possibility, saying that Callaway could be worth a flier if the Packers believe another wideout […]

Back in July, when Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was asked about having to face Cleveland Browns wide receiver twice a year, Tomlin made a yawning gesture and had the following to say: “You know, I see great players, or we see great players, week in and week out,” Tomlin said at the time […]

The NFL will review Myles Garrett’s central involvement in a brawl with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night for a possible multi-game suspension, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The Cleveland Browns defensive lineman ignited things with just seconds remaining in the fourth quarter after hitting Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph late, ripping Rudolph’s helmet […]

Earlier on Wednesday, the San Francisco 49ers ruled tight end George Kittle out for their Week 11 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. Now, they have apparently had a change of heart. According to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, the 49ers have retracted their original report of Kittle being officially out. Of course, it […]

It may have taken longer than expected, but Dwayne Haskins is now the starting quarterback for the Washington Redskins. The rookie is loving every second of the responsibility that being a starting signal-caller brings. “The more reps I got, the more rhythm I got with my eyes and my feet and being able to look […]

The Carolina Panthers began the season 0-2. Since then, they have gone 5-2 to vault themselves into playoff contention in the NFC. Carolina’s recent run of impressive play coincided with the insertion of second-year quarterback Kyle Allen into the starting lineup. While Allen hasn’t posted exactly earth-shattering numbers, the Panthers have been winning. Heading into […]

Colin Kaepernick will be working out for some NFL teams on Saturday, but the NFL will not be disclosing any of the personnel executives and coaches that will be in attendance, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Thus far, the Falcons, Bengals, Cowboys, Broncos, Lions, Dolphins, Patriots, Giants, Jets, and Buccaneers have all been mentioned […]