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At 37 years old and entering his 15th season, San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams has seen it all in the NFL. He’s been a picture of consistency, widely regarded as one of the best in his position. He, however, was hobbled by an ankle injury last season, limiting him to just 10 games. […]

Star quarterback Sam Darnold has every reason to be optimistic about his first campaign with the Seattle Seahawks. He is coming off a breakout year, tallying career-highs in almost every statistical category. He is feeling good about himself, especially after signing a three-year, $100.5 million deal with the Seahawks. A runner-up for Comeback Player of […]

Running back Christian McCaffrey and San Francisco 49ers want nothing more than to redeem themselves after an abysmal performance last season. They missed the playoffs after winning only six games despite coming off an appearance in the Super Bowl a year before. The 49ers were stricken by injuries in their forgettable campaign, and it looks […]

Los Angeles Rams legend Aaron Donald hasn’t played in the NFL since retiring after the 2023 season. He cited his lack of desire to continue, having already accomplished a lot in his decorated career. However, the former defensive end could lace up his cleats again—depending on Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons. Parsons recently requested a […]

It is a happy reunion in the City of Angels after the Los Angeles Chargers signed wide receiver Keenan Allen to a one-year deal on Tuesday. Allen is very familiar with the Chargers, having spent the first 11 seasons of his career with them. The addition of Allen deepened the Chargers’ receiving corps, which also […]

It was announced on Tuesday that Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison has been suspended by the NFL for the first three games of the upcoming season for violating the league’s substances of abuse policy. While Addison will bear the brunt of the sanction, it could also impact Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy. McCarthy missed his […]

There have been many instances in the long history of the NBA that can be considered where-were-you-when-it-happened moments: Julius Erving’s reverse layup against the Los Angeles Lakers, Michael Jordan’s series-clinching shot versus the Utah Jazz in the 1998 NBA Finals, Kobe Bryant’s 81-point masterpiece against the Toronto Raptors, and the Miami Heat’s release of their […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards may not like being considered the face of the NBA, but he sure loves the grind of superstardom. Edwards has become one of the elite players in the league because of his drive and work ethic. He will enter the upcoming season with renewed vigor after the Timberwolves lost to […]

As teams go deeper into training camp in the NFL, many players are hoping to latch on to a roster spot and make it to the opening day lineup. Now, it looks like free agent quarterback Terry Bridgewater is joining the offseason scramble. Bridgewater is reportedly planning to return to the NFL after his short-lived […]

It looks like the Aaron Rodgers era of the Pittsburgh Steelers is off to a rough start. While the star quarterback has been engaged in training camp, the results tell something else, particularly with wide receiver DK Metcalf. At least for now. Rodgers and Metcalf are new additions to the Steelers, who are banking on […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has always been one of the more engaged players in the NBA. He has consistently kept tabs on what’s happening around the league, even during the offseason when he’s supposed to take a hiatus. But with the continued success of his podcast and his side hustle as a studio […]

You know it’s training camp season in the NFL when almost everything is a story. That includes the outrageous shirt of New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins. The Patriots signed Hollins to a two-year, $8.4 million contract this offseason, and they’re now witnessing what he can bring to the table: Energy, leadership, and goofiness—a […]

Someone get a thermometer because the Indiana Fever are hot. They have now won five straight games, the longest active streak in the WNBA, after beating the Seattle Storm, 78-74, on Sunday. They look like an entirely different team from their lackluster showing before the All-Star break. It has been a balanced attack for the […]

The Denver Broncos were once perennial contenders. Making it to the playoffs was almost a foregone conclusion. They, however, have tapered off over the last few years, and Broncos coach Sean Payton want to put an end to that. The Broncos qualified for the playoffs last season, ending an eight-year drought. While they were booted […]

The contract holdout between star defensive end Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys is getting uglier by the day. Now, a very well-known pundit of the NFL, someone who knows the rich history of the league and its nuances and nitty-gritties, has entered the fray: Nicki Minaj. Were you thinking of someone else? Amid the […]

It is not an NFL offseason without heavy drama from the Dallas Cowboys. That would be like Texas barbecue without a smoked beef brisket. This summer, it’s all about the contract holdout involving defensive end Micah Parsons. With the supposed negotiations about his deal extension going nowhere, Parsons requested a trade from the Cowboys on […]

The residue of their Super Bowl title run has dried up, and the Philadelphia Eagles are keen on defending the throne. They are looking to be just the ninth team in NFL history to win back-to-back crowns. The Eagles need all hands on deck to pull it off. While quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Saquon […]

The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has its new leader in David White after it was announced on Sunday that he will serve as the group’s interim executive director. White will take over the helm following the resignation of Lloyd Howell Jr. Howell Jr. stepped down as the executive director of the NFLPA last month due […]

The entire population of the Bay Area is collectively crossing its fingers that Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry will be fully ready when the upcoming season tips off in October. Curry is still recuperating from a hamstring injury that practically derailed the Warriors’ run in last season’s playoffs. It remains unclear when the two-time […]

In an alternate universe where there is a Former NBA Players Who Always Find Ways To Grab The Spotlight Hall of Fame, Patrick Beverley and Nick Young would definitely be first-ballot members. While they are already out of the NBA, they have still managed to remain in the news cycle with their hot takes and […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are out for redemption after getting embarrassed by the Philadelphia Eagles in last season’s Super Bowl. The Chiefs got busy in the offseason, acquiring new assets to help them reclaim the throne, including offensive tackle Jaylon Moore, quarterback Gardner Minshew, and cornerback Kristian Fulton, just to name a few. Also among […]

During his heyday, NFL legend Richard Sherman was one of the most feared cornerbacks in the league. He was known for his aggressiveness and tenacity as a key member of the infamous “Legion of Boom” of the Seattle Seahawks. Following his retirement in 2021, Sherman has become busy lending his knowledge as an analyst. Always […]

Are we sure that LeBron James is not a cyborg? As if he is not busy enough with his multitude of extracurricular interests and business ventures, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has picked up another hobby this offseason: Golf. Truth be told, it is a little surprising that it is only now that James has […]

While he is still far from making it to the Hall of Fame, Detroit Lions rookie Ahmed Hassanein had a Hall of Fame Game to remember. While the Lions lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-7, in the annual friendly affair to kick off the preseason, the 23-year-old defensive end announced himself to the NFL. […]

All-Star forward Anthony Davis will be on a redemption tour as he enters his first full run with the Dallas Mavericks. He only played nine games with the team last season due to a left adductor injury. Davis underwent a procedure to repair a detached retina last month, but he is expected to be fully […]

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Trey Lance did not waste any time making his presence felt in their Hall of Fame Game against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Lance connected with tight end Will Dissly in the first quarter to open the scoring and set the tone. After getting glued to the bench of the Dallas […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic took a big bite out of the Big Apple in his latest visit to hype up his signature sneaker line for Jordan Brand. Doncic made several stops in New York to jumpstart the United States leg of his promotional tour. Doncic got busy with his engagements, including watching the […]

Once again, the annual Hall of Fame Game kicked off the start of the preseason in the NFL, continuing the tradition that started in 1962 in Canton, Ohio. This year, the Detroit Lions and the Los Angeles Chargers battled in the exhibition contest. The Chargers, playing in their fourth Hall of Fame Game, opened up […]

Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin definitely knows his worth. With his desire for a hefty contract extension not going anywhere, McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders. McLaurin reported to training camp on Sunday to end his holdout, but did not participate physically due to an ankle injury. It has not been revealed […]

Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson and NBA legend Larry Bird are two of the best shooters in the history of basketball. One could even argue that they have similar playing styles, although Thompson is a better defender and Bird was a better playmaker during his heyday. But no one can deny that both can shoot […]

While most players are already back on the grind for the upcoming season, veteran guard Russell Westbrook has yet to find a new home after choosing free agency, although he has been linked to the Sacramento Kings. After one season with the Denver Nuggets, Westbrook declined his $3.4 million player option last month to test […]

The New York Giants need more fine-tuning in their offense following another day at training camp. New quarterback Russell Wilson is still learning the tendencies of his teammates and the system of coach Brian Daboll. Last year, Wilson spent a largely uneventful one-season stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He wants to avoid replicating that with […]

Los Angeles Sparks center Cameron Brink saw her rookie season end prematurely after suffering an ACL injury in just her 15th game. Prior to the setback, Brink was playing solidly, especially on the defensive end, leading the Sparks in blocks. Despite the painful development, Brink held her head high and accepted her journey to recovery. […]

Longtime football coach Jon Gruden hasn’t coached in the NFL since retiring in 2021 following a scandal involving his emails to former Washington Football Team, now Commanders, general manager Bruce Allen. While the issue will forever hound Gruden, he is still keen on returning to the NFL. Now working for Barstool Sports, the 61-year-old Gruden […]

The WNBA witnessed another nail-biting moment after Cecilia Zandalasini hit the game-winning basket to lead the Golden State Valkyries past the Atlanta Dream, 77-75, on Tuesday. Zandalasini scored on an 11-foot jumpshot with 3.2 seconds left to give the Valkyries the upset victory. The Dream still had the chance to steal the win or send […]

For some reason, Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey and legendary swimmer Michael Phelps are both in this story. As the Ravens go deeper into training camp, Humphrey will continue to be a key cog in the team’s defensive schemes. He is coming off another strong campaign, making it to his fourth Pro Bowl. His man-to-man […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis is going through a difficult stretch in his young career after it was recently announced that he will miss the upcoming season due to a shoulder injury. Before the setback, it also seemed that he would lose his starting spot to top overall pick Cam Ward. Levis suffered the injury […]

The last time the Charlotte Hornets won a series in the playoffs, LaMelo Ball was only a year old, while Brandon Miller wasn’t even born yet. The Hornets beat the Orlando Magic in the first round in 2002 before succumbing to the New Jersey Nets in the conference semifinals. Since then, the franchise has only […]

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has himself a new target in the form of wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who joined the team via free agency this offseason. Jackson has always delighted in connecting with his teammates on the field, and Hopkins will likely benefit from that. With the Ravens deep into training camp, the chemistry […]