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As with any draft, there are bound to be a number of players selected early on that will not quite pan out for their respective teams. Perhaps the biggest high-risk, high-reward prospect is Oklahoma quarterback Baker Mayfield. Despite being one of the most electrifying players in college football, Mayfield has drawn some unfavorable comparisons. Even former […]

The New England Patriots parted ways with two of their top wide receivers from the 2017 NFL season. As good as Brandin Cooks was for the team, it goes without saying that fans were saddened to see Danny Amendola sign with the Miami Dolphins this offseason. It is clear that the feeling is mutual with Amendola […]

After an offseason filled with uncertainty, the Dallas Cowboys officially decided to part ways with wide receiver Dez Bryant. Regardless, it seems his presence will still be strongly felt by the team for years to come. Prior to his release, the Cowboys added another fellow No. 88 to the team in former Jacksonville Jaguars wide […]

The 2018 NBA playoffs have kickstarted with its usual bevy of intriguing storylines. However, this year’s postseason features one notable characteristic. It goes without saying that the NBA has seen an influx of players come from outside the U.S. The playoffs have now become reminiscent of that diversity. According to NBA Redditor u/mindthenew, this postseason […]

The NFL’s Scouting Combine provides a platform for future prospects to boost their value in the 2018 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, for those like Oklahoma left tackle Orlando Brown, all it did was drastically hurt his draft stock. Brown had been pegged as one of the top offensive lineman prospects before an abysmal outing at the Combine left […]

There were plenty of discrepancies throughout the course of the 2017 NFL season. Among the more comical was the Minnesota Vikings’ concern over Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olson’s gig as a broadcaster. Olson was on injured reserve while dealing with a foot injury when FOX pegged him to be part of the broadcast team in the Week […]

The NBA playoffs are set to begin and the East once again looks like a cakewalk for the higher-seeded teams in the conference. However, it appears that this year’s seedings have paired some intriguing matchups based on the regular season. In fact, the top four teams have had some trouble dealing with their first-round matchups. […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season officially in the books, the Toronto Raptors have seemingly shifted gears into playoff mode a long time ago. Toronto has home-court advantage thanks to their remarkable campaign and point guard Kyle Lowry is looking to take full advantage of it. The Raptors kick things off by facing the Washington Wizards in […]

Although the Cincinnati Bengals decided not to make any substantial changes to the coaching staff this offseason, they did make some minor tweaks by officially promoting Bill Lazor to offensive coordinator. It seems no one is more eager to learn the new playbook than quarterback Andy Dalton. Needless to say, Dalton has had some experience […]

It goes without saying that the Arizona Cardinals have made some significant changes since the retirement of former head coach Bruce Arians this offseason. Among them was the release of safety Tyrann Mathieu, who has since signed with the Houston Texans. There has been some speculation that the decision was due to his declining performance […]

There is plenty of optimism surrounding the Indianapolis Colts this offseason with the addition of head coach Frank Reich, as well as the progress of quarterback Andrew Luck’s health. Meanwhile, Marlon Mack is looking forward to potentially taking on a lead back role in the 2018 NFL season. With the departure of running back Frank Gore, Mack […]

The New England Patriots parted ways with their top two wide receivers from the 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, they managed to shore up some solid depth with a number of additions this offseason. Among the notable signings was that of former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Jordan Matthews. According to Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk, he is looking […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season officially in the books, the time has come for heated debates regarding this year’s awards. Among the most highly-discussed topics has been which player will take home Rookie of the Year honors between Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons and Utah Jazz shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. The storyline has now […]

The Miami Heat were hoping to end the 2017-18 NBA season on a high note on Wednesday night against the East-leading Toronto Raptors. Needless to say, they managed to deliver with an overtime thriller. At the forefront of their victory was shooting guard Wayne Ellington. Not only did he finish the game with a career-high […]

Aside from their hot start, the 2017-18 NBA season for the New York Knicks was ultimately one to forget. To no surprise, it has now been capped by the firing of head coach Jeff Hornacek. It had been reported that the Knicks had already gathered a wish list of their next head coaching candidates which included […]

The high points for the Houston Texans were few and far in between amidst an injury-riddled 2017 NFL season. Among the notable highlights was the induction of former star wide receiver Andre Johnson into the Texans Ring of Honor. Unfortunately, his ceremony came amidst the controversial remarks made by team owner Bob McNair. Johnson said […]

The New York Giants endured quite the tumultuous 2017 NFL season. Their injury-riddled year was capped by the fractured forearm of safety Landon Collins in Week 16. Collins recently gave a positive update on his health by saying the forearm was “100 percent.” However, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, he may reportedly need to have surgery […]

The Baltimore Ravens managed to shore up some depth with the addition of quarterback Robert Griffin III. Needless to say, there has been plenty of talk regarding Griffin’s return to the NFL. Griffin was once one of the most promising, young quarterbacks in the league before a rash of injuries forced his brief hiatus. Many speculate […]

The Arizona Cardinals were able to temporarily address their dire need under center with the addition of quarterback Sam Bradford this offseason. Despite mixed reviews, running back David Johnson is among those who are excited about the signing. Bradford has endured an injury-riddled career up to this point and the 2017 NFL season was no […]

It goes without saying that the Seattle Seahawks are in the process of a  rebuild following their disappointing 2017 NFL season. Fortunately, the one position where their future is secure next year is at quarterback with Russell Wilson. This may be the reason why those involved with the Seahawks organization were surprised to see general manager John Schneider make […]

The Buffalo Bills are in the midst of a major re-tooling to their roster. Their situation got a bit fuzzier when offensive guard Richie Incognito suddenly announced his decision to retire. One teammate who is sad to see Incognito go is Bills running back LeSean McCoy. The star back pleaded his offensive lineman to stay […]

With free agency nearly drawing to a close, there are a number of quality players still available on the market. Among them is safety Eric Reid. There has been some speculation regarding whether or not a return to the San Francisco 49ers is in the works. According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Reid is […]

Dallas Cowboys linebacker Jaylon Smith’s career got off to a late start after he spent his rookie year dealing with a devastating knee injury. Fortunately, his health is looking up after playing in all 16 games in the 2017 season. As a result, Smith may be looking for a larger role on defense this time around. He […]

The Atlanta Falcons were unable to defend their NFC crown in the 2017 NFL season. As a result, it seems quarterback Matt Ryan is ready to take a much more stern approach this year. While the offense was not by any means in a state of flux, they were unable to mirror the production they enjoyed in the 2016 […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is projected to feature a bevy of quarterback prospects taken early and often. However, it seems the Denver Broncos may not be among the teams that will follow through on such temptation. At least that’s what NFL Insider Ian Rapoport thinks. The Broncos have done their due diligence on every quarterback that could be […]

The Indianapolis Colts have undergone some major changes this offseason. Despite their newfound sense of optimism, there is no denying that the team’s future success hinges on the lingering health of quarterback Andrew Luck. Fortunately, Luck is reportedly making much better progress on the injured shoulder than he was at this point last year. According […]

The 2017-18 NBA season got off to a rough start for Dwyane Wade. However, the veteran shooting has still managed to show flashes of his former star self ever since returning to the Miami Heat. Wade managed to dip into his bag of tricks again on Monday night versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. He kickstarted the […]

This offseason featured a number of star wideouts that had briefly hit the market. Now that it has been plucked dry, teams and players alike are carefully planning how to approach the 2018 NFL season. Among them, is free agent wide receiver Jeremy Maclin. According to ESPN’s Josina Anderson, Maclin has received interest from a couple of […]

The New York Giants sent shockwaves throughout the NFL when they started fielding offers for wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Despite being one of the best players in the league, it seems the Giants have had some trouble with finding a team that is willing to meet their lucrative asking price due to the alleged “baggage” […]

It goes without saying that the Boston Celtics have been plagued with unfortunate injuries down the final stretch of the 2017-18 NBA season. The backcourt took a tremendous hit with the injuries to point guards Kyrie Irving and Marcus Smart. Although Irving has been officially ruled out of the playoffs, there is still hope for […]

It goes without saying that New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple’s career has gotten off to a tumultuous start. Tensions ultimately boiled over during the disastrous 2017 NFL season when safety Landon Collins referred to his young teammate as a “cancer” in the locker room. Fortunately, it seems both players are ready to bounce back for […]

The 2018 NFL Draft is expected to be one of the more quarterback-heavy affairs in recent years. However, there are a number of other prospects that are being considered to be taken within the top-5. Among them is Alabama defensive back Minkah Fitzpatrick. Head coach Nick Saban believes his former player is definitely worthy of going very […]

The 2017 NFL season was cut short by a groin injury while he was still with the Indianapolis Colts. Fortunately, things are looking up in his healing process this offseason. Not only is Davis getting a fresh start with the Buffalo Bills, but his injury does not seem to be a concern going into organized team […]

Carolina Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis was set to call the 2018 NFL season his last in the league. Unfortunately, he will have to wait until after the first month to get it started. It goes without saying that the NFL has a strict policy against its players using performance-enhancing substances. Davis is among those that have […]

The Boston Celtics had been pegged as potential favorites to go to the NBA Finals throughout the 2017-18 NBA season. Unfortunately, their chances seemingly flew out the window after it was reported that point guard Kyrie Irving will be out for the rest of the year with a knee injury. However, not everyone in Boston […]

The Utah Jazz have been one of the more surprising teams in the 2017-18 NBA season and guard Donovan Mitchell is at the forefront of their success. Mitchell has been arguably the best rookie in his class this season. According to Eric Woodyard of the Deseret News, his performance has even caught the eye of both San […]

Following a brief hiatus from the NFL, quarterback Robert Griffin III now finds himself with the Baltimore Ravens. While news of his comeback may have been a bit of a surprise, this is something that has been in the works for some time now. That said, it seems the Ravens were not the only ones interested in […]

Aside from the stellar performance of shooting guard Devin Booker, there has been little to be excited about in the Phoenix Suns 2017-18 NBA season. Fortunately, Booker has something else to look forward to once the year is over. As an avid football fan, the young star was happy to see NFL defensive tackle Ndamukong […]

After a decades-long search for a competent player under center, The Cleveland Browns now find themselves in position to have a surplus of options. As a result, they have the luxury of focusing their effort to acquire other assets. It was rumored that the Browns would be fielding offers for backup quarterback Kevin Hogan. According to […]