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The Minnesota Timberwolves were unable to put an end to their losing streak against the Denver Nuggets. Regardless, guard Josh Okogie still managed to add a dunk to the highlight reel. Okogie was able to take full advantage of a a lack of box-out from the Nuggets with a thunderous put-back dunk during the second […]

The Toronto Raptors remain as an Eastern Conference powerhouse going out of the All-Star break. They solidified that notion with a historic win against the Indiana Pacers. According to StatMuse, the Raptors’ 127-81 win against the Pacers was the biggest in franchise history. The Raptors won by 46 points vs the Pacers — their largest […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were able to secure a clutch victory in another chapter of their rivalry with the Boston Celtics just a day before a memorial is set to be held for the legendary Kobe Bryant. Although the Lakers have done what they can to get back to business as usual, […]

The NBA’s Sunday headliner between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics managed to fit the billing after the contest went down to the wire. The showdown was even capped by a couple of stellar performances from center Anthony Davis and forward Jayson Tatum that have not been seen since the legendary Kobe Bryant was […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are coming off a rocky 2019 NFL season. It seems wide receiver Alshon Jeffery would not mind if it were his last with the team. According to Connor Hughes of TheAthletic.com, Jeffery would reportedly welcome the prospect of being traded this offseason: The Eagles are looking to move Jeffery, league sources confirmed […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. Former player and NFL analyst Shannon Sharpe is not too keen on the idea of a potential resurgence for him elsewhere. Brady and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees have made it clear that they will be sticking around […]

The Green Bay Packers have a number of voids to fill this offseason through free agency and the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears they have not ruled out the possibility of bringing in another quarterback along the way. The Packers currently own the No. 30 overall pick in the upcoming draft. According to Ryan Wood […]

Rumors have started to swirl about Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford being shopped on the trade market this offseason. As a result, general manager Bob Quinn is now doing what he can to downplay the rumors. The local coverage in Detroit has doubled down on the notion that Detroit is gauging what kind of return […]

The Washington Redskins have wasted no time ushering in some changes to the roster under the new regime with head coach Ron Rivera. Regardless, it seems they are still hoping to keep left tackle Trent Williams around for the 2020 NFL season. Williams endured a tumultuous 2019 campaign in Washington that was fueled by his […]

Free agent wide receiver Des Bryant has made it clear he is intent on making a comeback to the NFL. It seems he has already enlisted the help of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Bryant was recently spotted putting in work with Mahomes on the practice field, via ESPN NFL: Dez putting in work […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the future of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. It appears the writing may be own the wall for a potential trade. Team owner David Tepper has sounded off on Newton’s status as the starter being dependent on his health. According to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, the fact […]

The New England Patriots are reportedly looking to go big-game hunting this offseason with rumors suggesting that they are looking to bring in either Los Angeles Chargers tight end Hunter Henry or Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green. However, it seems former NFL coach Eric Mangini is not completely sold on the idea. Mangini had […]

The Cleveland Browns have plenty of work ahead of them if they hope to spark a potential resurgence in the 2020 NFL season. The top priority for the new coaching staff will be getting quarterback Baker Mayfield back on track following an abysmal sophomore slump. Despite all the talent at his disposal, Mayfield had seemingly […]

The Seattle Seahawks made a splash with the signing of tight end Greg Olsen. Fortunately, the move was not made as a precaution for tight end Will Dissly. Dissly has been recovering from a torn Achilles he suffered in Week 6 of the 2019 NFL season. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the Seahawks expect […]

Reports recently surfaced that Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper had been involved in a shooting. Although the rumor had gone viral, the Dallas Police Department has since dispelled any notion of his involvement. It appears the fake news had made its way to Cooper himself. He also took to social media to confirm that […]

The Washington Redskins have opted to pick up their team option on running back Adrian Peterson for the 2020 NFL season. It seems he plans on kicking things up a notch. Peterson has etched out an integral role for himself in the backfield since signing prior to the 2018 campaign. According to ESPN’s John Keim, […]

With the 2020 NFL Draft just around the corner, teams are already gearing up to make their much-needed improvements. It appears this year’s focus could be on the deep crop of talent at the wide receiver position. This has been pegged as the most robust receiver class in recent history. ESPN Draft Analyst Mel Kiper […]

The 2019 NFL season did not go quite as planned for the Cleveland Browns. Fortunately, wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry are still optimistic about a potential resurgence this offseason. The Browns have brought in a new regime with head coach Kevin Stefanski following a successful stint as the Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator. […]

The Cleveland Browns have ushered in some major changes to their coaching staff following an abysmal 2019 NFL season. Offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt will be among those tasked with leading a potential resurgence on offense or next year. There were a number of issues that factored into Cleveland’s underwhelming performance on offense last season. […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dan Prescott is looking for a lucrative contract extension this offseason. Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith has since provided his two cents on the situation. There has been plenty of speculation regarding Prescott’s price tag after he reportedly rejected a $33 million offer during the 2019 NFL season. Smith suggested […]

The 2019 NFL season was not a fun one for those within the Cleveland Browns organization. Unfortunately, the offseason has not been much better for tackle Greg Robinson. According to TMZ Sports, Robinson has been arrested at the border after being caught with marijuana: We’re told Robinson was stopped on Monday at the Sierra Blanca […]

The Washington Redskins have not wasted any time in cutting the loose ends from their roster this offseason. However, it appears they have opted to keep a familiar face around in running back Adrian Peterson. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Washington will exercise their club option for the 2020 NFL season: Redskins announced […]

Although Tony Romo is no longer testing the waters of free agency as a player, he now finds himself in the same position as an analyst. Romo’s deal expired with CBS following the 2019 NFL season and there will be no shortage of interest in his services this offseason. Reports indicate that ESPN is among […]

There is plenty of speculation regarding the uncertain future of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady this offseason. Actor Ben Affleck is doing his part to make sure he stays in town. Brady is set to test the waters of free agency for the first time in his career. Ben Affleck said during an appearance […]

Tight end Greg Olsen parted ways with the Carolina Panthers for good following a successful nine-year stint. It seems the Seattle Seahawks have wasted no time in picking him up off the market. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, Olsen has signed a one-year, $7 million deal with Seattle for the 2020 NFL season: […]

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has officially announced he will be back for the 2020 NFL season. This means backup quarterback Taysom Hill will be relegated to his duties primarily as a utility weapon for another year. Hill’s future is still uncertain as he gets set to test the market as a restricted free […]

It has been deemed a foregone conclusion that the Cincinnati Bengals will take LSU quarterback Joe Burrow with the first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. It appears the Detroit Lins and Miami Dolphins already have their eye on the next-best option in Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. The Lions currently own the No. 3 spot […]

The Golden State Warriors are in the midst of an abysmal 2019-20 NBA season following their decade of dominance. While there has not been much for them to hang their hat on these days, forward Eric Paschall has emerged as one of the few bright spots this year. Eric Paschall has established himself as quite […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James was named the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Decade to kick off 2020. It appears boxer Floyd Mayweather still has not gotten over the snub. James beat out the likes of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt, and soccer superstar Lionel Messi for the […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Marcus Morris has enjoyed quite an eventful 2019-20 NBA season thus far. Fortunately, it seems he is still finding time to stop and smell the roses. Morris is part of a rich tradition of NBA stars that went to Kansas. His efforts were recognized after the organization retired his jersey up […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has made some tremendous strides in his recovery. It appears he has also been making bug moves off the court as well. According to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal, Durant has produced a documentary titled “In the Water,” that will feature much of NBA talent that has come […]

Washington Redskins tight end Jordan Reed and running back Adrian Peterson are pegged as front-runners to be cap casualties this offseason. However, it appears the Redskins are still doing their due diligence. Head coach Ron Rivera has wasted no time cutting the loose ends on his roster. According to Ben Standig of TheAthletic.com, Rivera says […]

Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson is coming off a roller-coaster 2019 NFL season in which his future with the team was brought into question. Regardless, this has not changed his standing as a cornerstone of this franchise. Peterson is set to enter the final year of his current deal. General manager Steve Keim said during […]

The Carolina Panthers have yet to determine their plans for quarterback Cam Newton. Team owner David Tepper spoke about where the team may be leaning. Newton was adamant about being with the Panthers in the 2020 NFL season during Super Bowl week. However, David Tepper still has plenty of questions regarding his health, via Scott […]

Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny will spend the offseason recovering from a torn ACL. He is taking an optimistic approach to his recovery. Rashaad Penny recently took to Twitter to provide an update on his current status: First day on the bike.. blessin🙏🏾 — Rashaad Penny (@pennyhendrixx) February 11, 2020 Head coach Pete Carroll […]

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has doubled down on his accusations that Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph used a racial slur during their duel in Week 10 of the 2019 NFL season. Rudolph has since taken to social media to deny this notion adamantly, and it seems the saga could be taken to court. […]

The Los Angeles Rams made quite a splash with the acquisition of cornerback Jalen Ramsey at the trade deadline. Unfortunately, it camerawomen seven weeks too late. Ramsey had a fallout with the Jacksonville Jaguars that led to him sitting out in the weeks leading up to the trade. According to Sarina Morales of the team’s […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the New England Patriots’ plans under center this offseason. It appears they could be targeting New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill. According to Mike Freeman of Bleacher Report, the Patriots are reportedly among the frontrunners to land Hill’s services in free agency: “(Sean) Payton told NBC Sports’ Peter […]

The XFL has taken the football world by storm with its innovative stye of play and surplus of NFL-caliber talent throughout the league. Regardless, it seems free agent wide receiver Dez Bryant still has his eyes on a return to the Dallas Cowboys. Despite making plenty of hints, Bryant did not play in the 2019 […]