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The Toronto Raptors managed to secure their first championship in franchise history after closing out the Golden State Warriors in six games. It seems forward Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam also managed to etch out their names in the record books alongside Chicago Bulls legends Michal Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Both Leonard and Siakam served […]

The Toronto Raptors managed to pull off the unthinkable by defeating the Golden State Warriors to secure their first championship in franchise history. It appears the Larry O’Brien Trophy is not the only thing forward Kawhi Leonard will be sharing with point guard Kyle Lowry. Both players did what they needed to in order to […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is notorious for his stoic personality. However, even he could not contain his emotions after pulling off an upset over the Golden State Warriors in six games. Leonard’s lack of emotion has been one of the most intriguing talking points throughout the 2018-19 NBA season. It seems he finally found […]

Houston Texans had much to improve on following a disappointing end to the 2018 NFL season. Fortunately, head coach Bill O’Brien is pleased with quarterback Deshaun Watson’s improvement this offseason. Despite their struggles, the Texans still have high expectations going into the 2019 NFL season. According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, O’Brien is impressed with how […]

The Kansas City Chiefs made it clear that running back Damien Williams will be the starter going into the 2019 NFL season. Regardless, it appears running back Carlos Hyde will have an opportunity to etch out a role for himself as well. The Chiefs have gotten an ample look at Hyde through their practices thus […]

The Seattle Seahawks have welcomed a number of new faces to the offense this offseason. It appears wide receiver D.K. Metcalf has already made quite the impression on quarterback Russell Wilson. Wilson has gotten a good look at Metcalf through OTAs and mandatory minicamp. According to Adam Jude of The Seattle Times, he likes what […]

Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders has spent the offseason nursing a torn achilles. Fortunately, he appears to be on track for a healthy return by the time the 2019 NFL season rolls around. The Broncos have taken a cautious approach with Sanders recovery this offseason. He insists that he no longer feels pain when […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding quarterback Dak Prescott’s ongoing contract situation. Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin feels his former team needs to get a deal done as soon as possible. The Cowboys have been optimistic about them coming to terms on a long-term deal. According to Jori Epstein of USA Today, Irvin indicated […]

Los Angeles Chargers head coach Anthony Lynn has indicated that the starters will not see much of the field during the preseason. It appears that notion is especially true for quarterback Philip Rivers. Lynn admitted he plans to take a page out of the Los Angeles Rams’ book by limiting his starters during the preseason. […]

News of the Philadelphia Eagles’ extension with quarterback Carson Wentz has raised plenty of speculation regarding the other players in his position. Among them is Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky. Trubisky still has another year to go before negotiations can begin on a new deal, but made it clear he wants to remain in Chicago […]

Atlanta Falcons defensive end Vic Beasley is coming off back-to-back underwhelming campaigns. Fortunately, he is optimistic about a potential resurgence in the 2019 NFL season. Beasley is entering the final year of his rookie deal, but there has not been much talk about a lucrative extension. According to Emmanuel Morgan of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he […]

The biggest storyline surrounding the Carolina Panthers has been the progression of quarterback Cam Newton. Regardless, the overall focus for his areas of improvement remains the same. The Panthers had ushered in some new changes with the hope of helping Newton get back to his MVP-caliber form. According to Jourdan Rodrigue the Charlotte Observer, offensive […]

New England Patriots running back Sony Michel was one of the more notable faces that were missing from the team’s mandatory minicamp. It appears there was a legitimate reason for his absence. The Patriots appear to be doing what they can to ensure the health of their players by the time the 2019 NFL season […]

With the Philadelphia Eagles having signed quarterback Carson Wentz to a lucrative extension, the focus has now been shifted to the Los Angeles Rams and their plan for quarterback Jared Goff. Fortunately, head coach Sean McVay has seemingly indicated that it will all get settled in due time. There has been plenty of speculation regarding […]

The Washington Redskins have been hesitant to decide on a starter at this point in the offseason. Regardless, head coach Jay Gruden is still expecting quarterback Dwayne Haskins to prepare as if it will be him under center in the 2019 NFL season opener. Gruden was able to get his first look at Haskins in […]

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones has long been considered one of the NFL’s premier playmakers. It seems former Falcons wide receiver Roddy White had a lot to do with his progression. There was plenty of hype surrounding Jones upon entering the NFL. According to William McFadden of the team’s official website, he attributes his […]

The Golden State Warriors looked utterly defeated when forward Kevin Durant was forced to leave the game with an Achilles injury. Fortunately, it appears point guard Steph Curry was able to keep the team’s morale high. Despite the loss of Durant, the Warriors still managed to hold on and secure a victory to keep their […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a crushing blow with forward Kevin Durant suffering an Achilles injury in Game 5. Unfortunately, it appears to be just the latest example in a saga of underlying issues between both sides. There had been plenty of speculation regarding when Durant would be able to make his return after he […]

There is plenty of speculation regarding the severity of the Achilles injury suffered by Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant. It seems San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman has an idea of what could be bothering him. Durant suffered the injury during Game 5 after making his return from a calf strain. Sherman gave his […]

New York Giants wide receiver Corey Coleman has struggled to find his footing thus far in his career. Regardless, it appears they have high expectations for him in the 2019 NFL season. Coleman has been adamant about a potential resurgence in 2019. According to Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com, head coach Pat Shurmer feels the same […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to defeat the Toronto Raptors in Game 5 to keep the NBA Finals alive. Shooting guard Klay Thompson explained how it happened. The Warriors overcame a jarring turn of events in order to keep their championship hopes alive. Thompson felt the Dubs’ championship experience helped them take this win, […]

The Golden State Warriors were able to keep their championship hopes alive with a win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Head coach Steve Kerr had a simple explanation. The game certainly did not lack intrigue as it came down to the wire. Kerr credited Golden state’s defense down the final stretch, via NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors welcomed the presence of forward Kevin Durant in Game 5. Unfortunately, his return was short-lived when he was forced to leave in the second quarter due to injury. Warriors president Bob Myers confirmed that Durant suffered an Achilles injury.However, the Dubs are holding out hope that it is not a full-blown […]

The return of Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant may have been short-lived; however, he still managed to leave his mark on this year’s NBA Finals. There had been plenty of speculation regarding Durant’s status for Game 5. Although it was revealed that he would make his return, there was still some doubt regarding how […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made quite the investment in defensive end Stephon Tuitt prior to the 2017 NFL season. Following a couple of modest seasons, he is hoping to provide the team with plenty of bang for their buck moving forward. Despite all his promise, Tuitt has yet to enjoy a breakout year in Pittsburgh. According […]

The Baltimore Ravens have experienced some turnover to their roster this offseason. It appears the changes have made way for a potential breakout year from wide receiver Chris Moore. Moore has largely played a minor role on offense and special teams throughout his first three seasons in Baltimore. According to Ryan Mink of the team […]

There has been looming talk about a potential extension for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green. Despite the mutual interest, there still are no talks about a potential deal being in the works. Green is entering the final year of his current deal and will account for $15.2 million against the salary cap in 2019. […]

There has been plenty of speculation regarding the health of Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Fortunately, offensive coordinator Norv Turner appears to be optimistic about his status for the 2019 NFL season. Newton has spent the offseason healing from shoulder surgery. According to Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated, Turner has enjoyed watching his quarterback return […]

The Baltimore Ravens have ushered in some significant changes this offseason. Regardless, the focus remains the same for quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson has put an emphasis on improving his accuracy following his rookie year. According to ESPN’s Dan Graziano, quarterbacks coach Darren URban has already started to notice some significant improvement in his throwing mechanics: […]

The 2018 NFL season did not go quite as planned for Seattle Seahawks running back Rashaad Penny. Fortunately, he is optimistic about a potential resurgence moving forward. It is no secret Penny struggled to find his footing as a rookie. According to John Boyle of the team’s official website, he is happy to have a […]

With the Golden State Warriors down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, there has been plenty of speculations regarding their uncertain future. However, it appears guard Shaun Livingston is not worried about what the summer holds. The Warriors are seemingly on the cusp of some significant changes to their roster this offseason. According to Ryan Wolstat […]

The New York Giants have gotten a better look at some of their new players in minicamp. Unfortunately, a familiar face in tight end Evan Engram has been unable to take part. Engram’s absence has raised plenty of speculation regarding his current health. According to Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com, he ensures that it is the […]

The New York Giants managed to secure a potential successor under center through the 2019 NFL Draft with the addition of quarterback Daniel Jones. This has resulted in even further speculation regarding Manning’s future. Manning has now essentially been thrust into a mentorship role with the player he will be competing with moving forward. According […]

The Kanas City Chiefs made a splash in free agency this offseason with the addition of safety Tyrann Mathieu. It appears he is already getting well acquainted with quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Both players have been battling it out on each side of the ball during the team’s offseason practices. According to Michael David Smith of […]

The Arizona Cardinals have ushered in some significant changes this offseason. Regardless, it seems running back David Johnson’s level of confidence remains the same. Johnson has been unable to find his footing in this lackluster Cardinals’ offense over the last two season. Despite his struggles, he said during an appearance on Good Morning Football that […]

Seattle Seahawks linebacker Shaquem Griffin did not see the field much on defense in the 2018 NFL season. It appears that could very well change moving forward. Griffin was able to overcome tremendous odds by fulfilling his NFL dream last year. According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, this season is about establishing an […]

The Philadelphia Eagles recently broke the news of a lucrative extension with quarterback Carson Wentz. News od the deal appeared to spark an interesting response from Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence. Lawrence has seen a number of quarterbacks get paid this offseason. He let it be known that their worth only provides further motivation […]

The Milwaukee Bucks season may have come to a disappointing end. Fortunately, it appears forward Khris Middleton and center Brook Lopez will still have an opportunity to compete with the best of the best this summer. Team USA is set to host a training camp in August to assemble a squad for the 2019 FIBA […]

The Minnesota Vikings fell vastly short of expectations in the 2018 NFL season. It appears their only concern at this point is making sure quarterback Kirk Cousins can improve moving forward. The Vikings have done what they can to shore up a talented roster on both sides of the ball. According to Chris Tomasson of […]