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Oklahoma City Thunder point guard — for now — Chris Paul made an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday, and he addressed the speculation that he could soon be dealt to the Phoenix Suns. Fallon asked Paul what goes through his mind when he hears his name floated in rumors, but […]

The Tennessee Titans got walloped, 34-17, by the Indianapolis Colts at home on Thursday, and QB Ryan Tannehill says he feels “sick” about it. The night started promisingly enough for the Titans, beginning with a 67-yard touchdown drive followed by an empty Colts possession. But, after A.J. Brown dropped a pass from Tannehill on the […]

Chicago White Sox first basemen (and sometimes designated hitter) Jose Abreu was named the 2020 American League Most Valuable Player on Thursday. In the wake of the announcement, the great White Sox DH (and sometimes first baseman) Frank Thomas toasted Abreu. Congratulations Jose Abreu!! MVP! Well deserved my man so happy for you and your […]

The Indiana Pacers are active in trade talks one week ahead of the official start to the NBA offseason. According to IndyStar’s J. Michael, Indiana president Kevin Pritchard has discussed Victor Oladipo trades “often,” including in three-team deals with center Myles Turner. Oladipo and the Pacers are at an impasse in contract talks, and his […]

I, for one, am eternally here for any and all Rasheed Wallace stories. The latest on-brand ‘Sheed anecdote comes to us courtesy of his former Detroit Pistons head coach Larry Brown. Speaking with Shammond Williams on “The Carolina Conversation” podcast, Brown, who coached the Pistons to the 2003-04 NBA championship revealed how Wallace was able […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves held an individual, in-person workout with LaMelo Ball on Wednesday in Southern California, according to Jonathan Givony of Draft Express and ESPN. Minnesota has the first overall pick in next week’s NBA Draft. Givony described Ball as the “projected No. 1 pick” in his report. Givony added that Ball had previously met […]

Typically, it would make sense that the defending champion of The Masters would see plenty of support at the betting window. However, this year is noticeably different — even if the defending Green Jacket winner is five-time Augusta champion Tiger Woods. Woods miraculously won The Masters in 2019 — his only major victory since the […]

The Houston Texans organization continues to make confounding decisions. On Wednesday, Houston fired VP of Communications Amy Palcic, who was the first woman to run PR for an NFL team. As ESPN’s Adam Schefter notes, she was highly recognized around the league and considered one of the best in the business: Texans fired VP of […]

Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey will not practice on Wednesday as he deals with a “painful shoulder injury”, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. His status for Carolina’s Week 10 contest against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers “remains in doubt.” The All-Pro got hurt with just over a minute left in Carolina’s 33-31 Week 9 […]

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is skeptical of the NFL’s COVID-19 protocols. During an appearance on FanDuel’s “The Pat McAfee Show”, the MVP candidate critiqued what he perceives as a “double-standard” within the league’s restrictions. He lamented not being able to communicate with his teammates and coaches in the same manner as usual, which […]

The childhood home of the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has been sold for $810,000, according to TMZ Sports. The young Mamba lived in the 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath property in the Wynnewood suburb of Philadelphia, when he led Lower Merion High School to the state championship in 1996 and garnered national attention as a […]

The New York Knicks have the no. 8 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and they reportedly have their sights set on the most recent Wooden Award winner: Dayton star Obi Toppin. “I think eight is definitely the lowest he goes,” ESPN’s draft expert Jonathan Givony said about Toppin on Zach Lowe’s “The Lowe Post” […]

QB Andy Dalton will be back under center for the Dallas Cowboys as soon as he recovers from COVID-19, CEO Stephen Jones said on his weekly radio appearance on 105.3 The Fan. Stephen Jones said Andy Dalton will start at QB for the Cowboys when he returns from COVID-19. He says they still in the […]

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has cleared concussion protocol, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. From @GMFB: #Lions QB Matthew Stafford capped off a frustrating week of isolation with a rough performance, but he did clear the NFL's concussion protocol on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/H7ErfoDD2x — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 9, 2020 Stafford was shaken up and […]

Sergio Garcia has withdrawn from the 2020 Masters tournament after testing positive for COVID-19. Sergio Garcia has withdrawn from this week's Masters Tournament due to a positive COVID-19 test result. pic.twitter.com/4nKkziDDHW — PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) November 9, 2020 Garcia won the Masters in 2017 — the lone major victory of his career. However, he’s missed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suffered a knee injury in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, but that didn’t prevent him from leading his team to a comeback victory, which places the Steelers at 8-0 for the first time in franchise history. Late in the second quarter, Roethlisberger hurt his left knee […]

Just getting back on an NFL field was a major step for Alex Smith. Now, he could be quarterbacking the Washington Football Team for the rest of the season. Two years after suffering a devastating leg injury that nearly ended his life, Smith will likely replace Kyle Allen under center for Washington for the remainder […]

Milwaukee Bucks swingman Sterling Brown has reached a $750,000 settlement with the city of Milwaukee as a result of his civil rights lawsuit, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. In Jan. 2018, Brown accused police officers of arresting him and using excessive force after racially profiling him — including tasering him. As part of the […]

Simply put, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady played one of the worst games, not just during his current stint under Bruce Arians, but of his career in Sunday’s night 38-3 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Brady tossed zero touchdowns and three interceptions — including a confounding duck over the middle in the third […]

Longtime “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek passed away on Sunday morning at the age of 80, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers is a well-known fan of “Jeopardy.” Rodgers clearly revered Alex Trebek. Soon after the news broke, he shared his reaction to the legendary host’s passing and fondly […]

The Green Bay Packers, like most teams in the NFL, failed to pull the trigger on a major trade before Tuesday’s deadline. The non-activity was somewhat surprising considering the team’s status as a possible contender that seems in need of a minor talent infusion — particularly at receiver — but aligns with the franchise’s history […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams isn’t here for any conspiracy theories floated by the presidential-election loser, Donald Trump. Trump, to the surprise of absolutely no one, is refusing to accept the results of the 2020 election. Instead, spending the last four days tweeting baseless conspiracy theories and putting forth losing lawsuits. Adams (whose Twitter handle […]

To Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum, Donald Trump does, in fact, bring people together — in their apparent dislike of him. The Blazers guard retweeted a video shared by Rex Chapman showing folks in Philadelphia dancing in the streets as the polls show Joe Biden closing in on the presidency on Friday morning, thanks […]

Arguably, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers can still catch Tom Brady in the G.O.A.T. discussion, if he can win a few more Super Bowls and continue to play at an All-Pro level late into his career. For now, though, Rodgers will have to settle for joining Brady in exclusive statistical company. Rodgers completed 25-of-31 […]

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams believes he’s the best wide receiver in the NFL, and with good reason. Adams dazzled on Thursday night, catching 10 passes for 173 yards and a touchdown in Green Bay’s 34-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers, including a remarkable 36-yard touchdown in the first quarter, his league-leading […]

The San Francisco 49ers are facing some big decisions about the state of their quarterback position after the 2020 season. The team could part ways with Jimmy Garoppolo, two years after signing him to a five year, $137.5 million contract. As ESPN’s Bill Barnwell notes, Garoppolo’s $25.5 million salary for 2021 (and $25.6 million for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are keeping an eye on the relationship between Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in their pursuit of a third star to pair with Karl-Anthony Towns and D’Angelo Russell, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. “The Wolves have been looking into Booker’s potential availability for months but have been given no indication […]

If the San Francisco 49ers decide to move on from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo after this season, it could open the door for a reunion in Foxboro with the New England Patriots. Garoppolo’s subpar play combined with his exorbitant contract have fueled speculation that the 49ers will look to trade or outright release him in the […]

The Dallas Mavericks are trying to boost the supporting cast and build a long-term contender around 21-year-old superstar Luka Doncic, and they are reportedly willing to part with their at least one of their upcoming first-round picks in order to move up in the draft and make that happen. Dallas owns the Nos. 18 and […]

The San Francisco 49ers roster got more depleted on Wednesday, as they placed two more key starters, left tackle Trent Williams and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, on the reserve/COVID-19 list, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The designation will cause them to miss Thursday’s Week 9 contest against the Green Bay Packers. #49ers LT Trent Williams […]

Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller proudly exercised his right to vote for the first time for the 2020 election, he told New Jersey Senator Cory Booker in an Instagram Live conversation on Monday night. Miller spoke about his newfound focus on activism, like so many other prominent athletes in recent years. He cited the influence […]

The NFL Fashion Police are cracking down, again, and this time they’re hitting the Pittsburgh Steelers. Two Steelers players, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster and running back James Conner, were each fined $5,000 for violating the league’s all-important regulations on … sock length. On Tuesday, the Steelers wideout shared a notice from the league explaining the […]

The New England Patriots — unlike most teams in the NFL — did make a trade on Tuesday before the 4 p.m. ET deadline. However, the deal struck by Bill Belichick was not exactly the move that many folks anticipated, as the Patriots acquired third-year wide receiver Isaiah Ford from the Miami Dolphins for a 2022 seventh-round […]

The San Francisco 49ers have waived wide receiver Dante Pettis. The 49ers’ front office had attempted to deal Pettis before Tuesday’s 4 p.m. (ET) trade deadline, but was unable to find a taker. The Athletic’s Matt Barrows was first to report the news. The 49ers, who tried to trade WR Dante Pettis, have waived him […]

The Boston Celtics, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards may be looking to trade up in the 2020 NBA Draft. The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor reports in his updated draft guide that all three Eastern Conference teams could be looking to improve their positioning, though they are not necessarily looking towards the top of the lottery. “League […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick typically doesn’t reveal much about matters relating to his own team to the media, instead saving his possibly-genuine praise for upcoming opponents. The six-time Super Bowl winning coach has a habit of paying hyperbolic compliments onto players or teams the Patriots are getting ready to face, though it’s […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson didn’t play well enough to lead his team to a victory over division rival Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, and the 2019 MVP knows it. Pittsburgh pulled out a 28-24 win at M&T Bank Stadium, moving the Steelers to 7-0 on the season and placing them two games ahead of the […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Adam Humphries left the team’s Week 8 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals just before halftime after suffering a concussion in a momentarily scary incident. Humphries went over the middle and attempted to haul in a pass from quarterback Ryan Tannehill with 21 seconds left in the second quarter, but Bengals safety […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are shopping cornerback Desmond King ahead of Tuesday’s 4 p.m. ET trade deadline, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, and multiple teams have reportedly expressed interest. King, 25, is in the final year of his rookie deal. At 2-5, the Chargers have little hopes to compete for an AFC playoff spot and […]