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During Wednesday’s “all hands” meeting to discuss the Milwaukee Bucks’ decision not to take the court, Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown came to the Bucks’ defense after other players raised an issue with Milwaukee for acting independently. The push back reportedly caused veteran Bucks wing Kyle Korver to offer an apology on behalf of his […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are contemplating a contract extension for linebacker Lavonte David, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. David, who has been a stalwart in the middle of the Tampa Bay defense for eight seasons, is entering the final year of a five-year, $50-million deal. The #Bucs have been quietly doing some business, as […]

New England Patriots wide receiver N’Keal Harry will be expected to take on a bigger role in the offense in his sophomore season, and his coach, Bill Belichick, is pleased with the improvement he’s seen in the team’s 2019 first-round pick—despite a generally up-and-down performance in camp. “He’s much more comfortable…He’s a physical, tough kid […]

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard was clearly pumped about a catch he made during Thursday’s practice. But his first-year head coach Joe Judge didn’t take to Shepard’s enthusiasm. According to Ryan Dunleavy of the New York Post, Judge called out Shepard for over-celebrating his reception, using the fifth-year pro to set an example […]

Despite winning the 2015 MVP and leading his team to a Super Bowl, New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton still has a lot of prove as a football player. In his first training camp with New England, his daily dedication is earning him the respect of his new teammates. “Every morning you come in, and […]

The Dallas Cowboys received a gift on draft day when former Oklahoma Sooners standout wide receiver CeeDee Lamb fell into their hands at No. 17 overall. Dallas is already shelling out big money to Amari Cooper and has the dangerous Michael Gallup at receiver, but adding Lamb’s talent to their potentially high-powered offense was understandably […]

With the exception of 2018 (when he was in the Monday Night Football booth), Jason Witten has occupied the top spot on the Dallas Cowboys’ tight end depth chart for the last 17 years. Now, though, with the future Hall of Famer playing for thee Las Vegas Raiders, the Cowboys will be relying on Blake […]

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Williams is in his first season with the team, and he’s on a mission to shake up the NFC North. Williams spent the last two seasons playing for the Chicago Bears before signing a two-year, $10 million deal with Detroit in March—making him the second-highest paid player on the defense […]

Retired Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher criticized NBA players for refusing to take the floor for playoff games, and did so by drawing a false equivalence between Brett Favre playing football after his father passed away with the societal issues of racism and police brutality. “Brett Favre played the [Monday Night Football] game the day […]

Two things can be true at once: Joe Mixon can want a new contract, and the Cincinnati Bengals running back can also have a migraine. Mixon missed practice on Wednesday as he dealt with migraines, according to Pro Football Talk. Not surprisingly, his absence fueled speculation that he’s playing it safe and keeping his reps […]

The New York Jets cancelled their practice on Thursday in response to the shooting of Jacob Blake. The Jets were set to hit the field at 9:20 a.m. The team provided no immediate details on the decision, though it follows the move by teams and athletes across sports on Wednesday and Thursday who opted against […]

During Wednesday night’s “all hands” meeting at Disney World, Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics issued a challenge to his fellow NBA players in Orlando to show the same commitment to activism and fighting for racial justice if and when they leave the bubble and return to their respective communities. “Jaylen Brown also asked them, […]

NBA players will likely not play in the three playoff games scheduled for Thursday night, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Wednesday night’s meeting with the players and, for part of the time, coaches, focused on whether to continue with the restarted season. For now, at least, the momentum is leaning towards not playing the games […]

Anthony Davis and his Los Angeles Lakers teammate, Kyle Kuzma, demanded justice for Jacob Blake and expressed their support for the NBA players’ decision to boycott the three playoff games scheduled on Wednesday night. “We want justice for Jacob Blake,” Davis said. “The good thing is that he is stable and survived but … it’s […]

Dan Snyder, the embattled owner of the Washington Football Team, faced new allegations of sexual harassment on Wednesday in a scathing report in the Washington Post. The article details lewd videos made by Washington staffers for Snyder that included footage of exposed Washington cheerleaders. The report also cites 25 women who claim they experienced sexual […]

Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams’ football game is in fine form, but he could use some work on his knife skills. Adams sliced his finger cutting strawberries on Tuesday, requiring stitches. The cut kept Adams out of Seahawks practice—including a mock game—on Wednesday, according to head coach Pete Carroll. #Seahawks safety Jamal Adams sliced his […]

The New York Jets players and coaches gathered to discuss the shooting of Jacob Blake by Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers on Sunday. The team shared their emotions, as they have before on these matters. For Bradley McDougald, the recently acquired safety, though, having another conversation isn’t enough. Per Bob Glauber of Newsday: “I’m just sick […]

The NBA Players Association is actively working with players who are considering boycotting upcoming playoff games in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake by police officers in Kenosha, WI on Sunday, sources told Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. A gathering of players took place on Tuesday night at the Coronado Springs Resort to […]

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’s unofficial traditions is not to heap too much praise on rookies. However, that attitude seems to he changing now, evidenced by the universal acclaim rookie linebacker Alex Highsmith has been receiving in his first training camp. Head coach Mike Tomlin uncharacteristically lauded the first-year linebacker, and he’s been joined by […]

Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue reportedly got a visit from New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president David Griffin before the latter departed the bubble, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. However, a friendly conversation between two former colleagues does not necessarily mean that Lue is likely to end up landing […]

The Phoenix Suns should be thrilled with the progression of Deandre Ayton, whom they selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft over Luka Doncic. Ayton has steadily improved in his two seasons in the league, and he helped spearhead the team’s 8-0 near-playoff run in the restart. He’s a skilled […]

Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia canceled the team’s practice on Tuesday, instead opting to use the time to honor Jacob Blake. Blake, 29, was shot several times in the back on Sunday by Kenosha, Wisconsin police officers in front of his children. He is being treated at a Milwaukee hospital and is reportedly paralyzed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers thoroughly dominated the Portland Trail Blazers from the jump in Monday’s Game 4. They scored the first 15 points of the game and never let up, ultimately winning 135-115 to take a commanding series lead. L.A. had its best offensive game of the bubble on Mamba Day, shooting 56.3% from the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is 38 years old and coming off a season in which he missed 14 games due to a serious elbow injury. Yet, there is a key reason to be optimistic about the two-time Super Bowl winner’s health before his 17th NFL campaign. Roethlisberger’s throwing elbow is apparently pain-free—a feeling he […]

For any viewers of “The Last Dance” who wanted more Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls content after the conclusion of the 10-part docuseries (such as myself), there is good, albeit unsurprising news: The show will go on — in audio form. On Tuesday, Marc Stein of the The New York Times reported that the league […]

Carmelo Anthony and LeBron James have been competitors, friends, and occasional teammates for nearly two decades, yet the ongoing first-round series between the Los Angeles Lakers and Portland Trail Blazers marks just the second time the two stars have faced off in the postseason (2012 Eastern Conference semifinals). As much as the two enjoy challenging […]

In the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake in Genosha, Wisconsin, by police officers on Sunday night, Milwaukee Bucks point guard George Hill expressed his outrage at yet another instance of police brutality against an unarmed Black American—and his own feelings of helplessness while stuck in the NBA bubble in Orlando. “We can’t do […]

Dallas Cowboys COO Stephen Jones didn’t definitively say that his team is close to adding Earl Thomas, but he certainly hinted at it during a Monday appearance on 105.3 The FAN. “Just as we didn’t talk about Everson [Griffen] until it was done. We found out that works much better for us. As I said, […]

As video circulated Monday of Jacob Blake, a Black man in Kenosha, Wisconsin, being shot by police officers, members of the NFL community shared their reactions to the latest viral footage of police brutality against a Black person in America. Blake was opening the door of a parked car after attempting to break up a […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could have used Jimmy Butler in their first-round loss to the Boston Celtics, who swept the shorthanded Sixers (without Ben Simmons) on Sunday, ending Philly’s stay in the bubble and likely Brett Brown’s tenure as head coach. As the Sixers organization takes a long, hard look at its personnel and reassesses its […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Pau Gasol posted a heartfelt message in honor of his friend and teammate, Kobe Bryant, on what would be the late legend’s 42nd birthday. “With tears in my eyes today… I just wish so badly that you were here celebrating your bday with your girls and family. I miss you […]

The NBA community is celebrating the memory of Kobe Bryant on Sunday, Aug. 23, which would have been the late Los Angeles Lakers legend’s 42nd birthday. As the Philadelphia 76ers warmed up before their game against the Boston Celtics, an electronic banner with the initials “KB” and a heart with a “2” in reference to […]

The San Francisco 49ers and the Houston Texans are among the teams who could inquire about safety Earl Thomas, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com. A few other teams to watch for #Ravens S Earl Thomas upon him being released: The #49ers and #Texans. They should be among those inquiring, along with the #Cowboys. Thomas, […]

New England Patriots quarterback Jarrett Stidham noticeably struggled during padded practice on Thursday, raising concerns that he may be suffering from a leg injury. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Stidham was taken to a hospital for tests on his leg, which came back negative. He returned to practice Friday as a limited participant. Patriots’ QB […]

As Drew Lock enters his second season under center for the Denver Broncos, protecting his blind side will be a priority. That responsibility will mainly fall to Garrett Bolles—one of the few incumbent starters on a revamped offensive line. The former first-round pick has underwhelmed through his first three seasons in the NFL, and he […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick is running his first training camp without Tom Brady as QB1 since 2001. And to the surprise of absolutely nobody, he doesn’t seem to broken up about it (at least publicly). As Belichick sees it, players come and go in NFL, including stars and Hall of Famers. The […]

It’s early in training camp, but Philadelphia Eagles rookie quarterback Jalen Hurts is already getting rave reviews from his coaches and teammates. And he is showing off the talent that made him one of the most successful players in college football history. Inevitably, the hype around Hurts is building, and Philly fans will be eager […]

Atlanta Falcons safety Keanu Neal made the Pro Bowl in 2017 in his second year in the NFL, but he’s barely seen the field in the two seasons since. A knee injury limited him to one game in 2018, only for Neal to suffer a torn Achilles in Week 3 last season. As a result, […]

The Denver Broncos are preparing to submit a request to the state of Colorado asking health officials to allow a limited number of fans in Empower Field at Mile High this coming season, according t0 9News. In the request, the Broncos will detail a variety of health and safety measures the organization is planning on […]