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Don’t expect Chicago Bears signal caller Justin Fields to appear in season 2 of Netflix’s “Quarterback.” Fields thought appearing in the sports documentary could produce a negative ripple effect, per Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith. “Just having cameras around the building, I think that might change the vibe of everyone,” Fields said on Tuesday. […]

The Lloyd Yates hazing saga continues. This time around, his mother Dr. Isaure Yates has taken a strong stance against Northwestern football. Dr. Yates poured out her sentiments on her son’s alleged hazing on Tuesday, per a press release on Ben Crump Law. “We thought very highly of Northwestern and the coaches at the time. […]

The Baltimore Orioles’ injury woes at center field could not have come at the worst possible time. Aaron Hicks is the latest casualty. With the Orioles leading the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 in the bottom of the third inning on Monday, Hicks caught a fly ball in center field for the second out. Unfortunately, his diving […]

Could Breeland Speaks revive his NFL career with the Houston Texans? Speaks is currently playing for the USFL’s Michigan Panthers. He worked out with the Texans on Monday, per NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport. Breeland Speaks’ breakout redshirt junior season with the Ole Miss Rebels in 2017 helped increase his draft stock in the NFL. […]

Could Adam Duvall become a member of the Atlanta Braves for the third time in his career? With the MLB trade deadline just one week away, Atlanta could make a move on the veteran outfielder. The Braves have expressed interest in retaining Duvall’s services, per MassLive.com’s Sean McAdam. If a potential deal falls through, Duvall […]

Defensive end Will Gholston will return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for an 11th consecutive season. The Buccaneers agreed to terms with Gholston on Monday, per the Tampa Bay Times’ Rick Stroud. The Buccaneers made Will Gholston the 126th overall selection of the 2013 NFL Draft. Gholston has played in 153 career games–a total that […]

Fans of Florida A&M football can now breathe a sigh of relief. Florida A&M Rattlers vice president and athletics director Tiffani-Dawn Sykes made a major announcement on her Twitter account on Tuesday. The school allowed the Florida A&M Rattlers team to resume football-related activities. pic.twitter.com/x0dz3vMVLY — Tiffani-Dawn (@Tiffani_Sykes) July 24, 2023 Florida A&M head coach Willie […]

Better get used to seeing Bryce Harper play first base for the Philadelphia Phillies. Harper was a right fielder for the Washington Nationals and Phillies in the first 11.5 years of his MLB career. The two-time NL MVP showed everybody he could excel at first base in his 12th season in the majors. Harper was […]

It seems Megan Rapinoe’s stance on transgender athletes in women’s sports missed the mark. Former gymnastics champion Jennifer Sey said she had “to collect herself” after she heard Rapinoe’s opinion on transgender athletes playing in women’s sports, per OutKick’s Amber Harding. Sey believes there is a fine line between men’s and women’s sports that one […]

FIBA is investigating a shocking and unprecedented turn of events at the 2023 FIBA U18 European Championship in Nis, Serbia on Saturday, The Polish and Turkish junior teams decided to play the final five minutes of their game in non-traditional fashion. They passed the ball behind the 3-point arc and committed several shot clock violations […]

Another much-anticipated Sha’Carri Richardson vs. Shericka Jackson showdown on the track had to take a backseat on Sunday. Richardson withdrew from the women’s 100-meter dash at the London Diamond League that day. She sustained a sore hamstring during warmups, per Track Gazette’s Oluwadare. https://twitter.com/Track_Gazette/status/1683117478992547845 Richardson decided not to participate as a precautionary measure for the […]

In the eyes of the Cleveland Browns’ Nick Chubb, production at running back has become more inversely proportional in the modern NFL era. Chubb and his fellow running backs feel the more rushing yards they rack up, the more teams will hold back on giving them hefty contract extensions. It’s a harsh reality that has […]

If you thought Aaron Rodgers will fade away after just one season with the New York Jets, think again. Rodgers loves the young talent that will surround him for the upcoming 2023 NFL season. He feels the Jets have the building blocks that will help the team become contenders in the next few years, per […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry could be the most underpaid athlete in the sports world today. Sports media personality Dan Patrick expressed this sentiment during his radio show on Thursday, per The Spun’s Matt Hladik. Patrick argued Henry’s career $42 million salary is the same as journeyman quarterback Chase Daniel’s. “You want somebody who […]

Texas football just shored up its defensive line in a big way for the 2024 NCAA season. Four-star defensive lineman D’antre Robinson committed to the Texas Longhorns on Thursday. The Longhorns and Florida Gators were the last two teams on his shortlist, per ON3.com’s Hayes Fawcett. Prior to whittling down his choices to two programs, […]

Second-year Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez now knows the perils of facing top-notch pitching in the majors. Minnesota Twins right-handed closer Jhoan Duran struck his compatriot Rodriguez with a blazing 102.7 mph fastball in the bottom of the ninth inning on Wednesday. Oh, no. Julio Rodríguez just took a 102.7 mph fastball from Jhoan […]

Alabama football head coach Nick Saban’s special teams unit got a major boost this week. In-state recruit Anderson Green committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Wednesday. He becomes the 15th commit in Saban’s class of 2024, per 247Sports.com’s Brett Greenberg. #AGTG STAYING HOME!!! 🐘🐘🐘 @AlabamaFTBL #RollTide pic.twitter.com/qVAvopQaP4 — Anderson Green (@AndersonGreen06) July 19, 2023 […]

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant has high praises for quarterback Dak Prescott. Bryant tweeted his sentiments on Wednesday after watching Prescott’s recent interview with Graham Bensinger. I’m glad Dak said I was easy to communicate with because I was… whenever you wanna know the real about a situation that’s what real leaders do […]

Score another five-star recruit for Tennessee football head coach Josh Heupel. Highly-touted wide receiver Mike Matthews committed to the Volunteers on Wednesday. He felt Tennessee football’s high-octane offense and rich tradition made the team the perfect fit for him, per On3.com’s Chad Simmons. 🚨BREAKING🚨 5-star WR Mike Matthews has committed to Tennessee🍊 More from @ChadSimmons_: […]

New York Yankees pitcher Carlos Rodon has a unique way of getting over a tough start — by blowing a kiss to the fans. While some pitchers cuss themselves out or throw fits and smash coolers in the dugout after a horrible start, Rodon took a different approach on Wednesday. He blew a kiss to […]

The surprising Baltimore Orioles have taken over first place in the American League East. It’s the first time the Orioles have lorded over their division after the All-Star break in seven years. Not only that, but Baltimore became just the eighth team in AL/NL history to avoid the broom in 70 straight series. Orioles after […]

Johnny Manziel has come out in the open and expressed remorse over his underachieving NFL career. Manziel will appear in an upcoming episode of the hit Netflix sports documentary series Untold. He mentioned in the series trailer he felt empty inside when he reached the NFL ranks despite all his college success, per PEOPLE’s Erin […]

Lionel Messi’s much-anticipated debut with Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami has an epic Michael Jordan feel to it. Messi’s new teammate, Inter Miami defender DeAndre Yedlin, shared his sentiments on the soccer great’s arrival on Tuesday, per ESPN: “It’s like Michael Jordan going to play, you know, overseas,” Yedlin said. “You know it’s like I […]

The impending sale of the Washington Commanders to Josh Harris has the entire NFL world abuzz. The Josh Harris Group is closing in fast on purchasing a majority stake with the franchise. In fact, they will show up at a training camp pep rally on Friday, per WUSA-TV sports director Darren Haynes. BREAKING: The Josh […]

Asante Samuel has officially crossed out New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick’s name from his list of GOATs. When it comes to the conversation of Belichick as the greatest coach in NFL history, Samuel didn’t mince words with CBS Sports’ Bryant McFadden on Monday. Is Bill Belichick the best coach in NFL history? “ABSOLUTELY […]

If there’s one retired NFL player and HBCU alumnus whose word resonates deeply with future NFL players, it’s Antoine Bethea. In a strong message for HBCU players who hope to make it to the NFL someday, Bethea said that they should be ready at all times, per HBCU GAMEDAY’s Steven J. Gaither. He also reiterated […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has made history in just his sixth MLB season. Ohtani became just the third player (Mike Trout, Troy Glaus) in Angels franchise history to record multiple seasons with 35 home runs, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Glaus, a member of the Anaheim Angels’ 2002 World […]

Ashely Griggs, the mother of Ohio State football freshman Carnell Tate, died in a fatal drive-by shooting in Chicago, IL on July 16. The 40-year-old Griggs succumbed to multiple gunshots from an unidentified assailant riding a vehicle on Chicago’s West Side at 2.25 a.m. on Sunday, per WGN. Griggs and several people were leaving an […]

The Houston Rockets have revealed their new uniforms for the 2019-20 NBA season. The first two new are the red “icon” and white “Association” jerseys, per a press release on the Rockets’ official website. The red ‘icon’ and white ‘Association’ jerseys showcase significant changes including a new ‘Rockets’ font, modernized side panels, and the inclusion […]

The Washington Wizards have signed undrafted Virginia Tech Hokies guard Justin Robinson. The Athletic senior lead NBA insider Shams Charania confirmed the development on June 20. Sources: Undrafted Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson has agreed to a multiyear deal with the Washington Wizards, with substantial guarantee. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019 According to […]

The Indiana Pacers traded the 50th overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft to the Utah Jazz for a future second-rounder. The Athletic’s Scott Agness confirmed the development on June 20. Pacers traded their 50th pick tonight for another future second-rounder. — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) June 21, 2019 After acquiring the pick from Indiana, Utah […]

The Detroit Pistons acquired the 37th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft to select Lithuanian forward Deividas Sirvydis. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons acquired the pick from the Dallas Mavericks. Clarify: Detroit traded for the No. 37 pick from Dallas, not 35. https://t.co/EV4DPRNNfC — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2019 Sirvydis is a […]

Forward TJ Warren is a huge addition for the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers landed Warren in a surprising draft day trade with the Phoenix Suns. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowksi broke the news on June 20. The Phoenix Suns are trading T.J. Warren and the No. 32 pick in Thursday’s NBA draft to the Indiana Pacers, a […]

San Francisco 49ers punter Mitch Wishnowsky has been “filthy with it” during offseason practice. His teammate, punt returner Trent Taylor, made the revelation to NBC Sports Bay Area’s Jennifer Lee Chan on June 20. #49ers Trent Taylor says punter Mitch Wishnowsky “has been filthy with it.” “He has some serious hang time. I feel like […]

The New York Giants will have 10 open practices during training camp next month. Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper reported the development on June 20. The team announced its plans for camp on Thursday. There will be 10 practices open to the public at the team’s training center, which is a stone’s throw from MetLife […]

Denver Broncos running back Phillip Lindsay is “very close” to returning to peak form. Lindsay made the revelation to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold on June 20. I feel like I’m very close. I’m going to come down to the head coach and our training staff to make the decisions. I trust them. For me, I’m going […]

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur thinks wide receiver Trevor Davis has “come a long way.” LaFleur aired his sentiments on Davis to the Wisconsin State Journal’s Jason Wilde (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper) on June 19. A guy that may have been forgotten a little bit is Trevor Davis. He made a lot […]

Chicago Bears running back Tarik Cohen says his role is “not going to change.” This was what Cohen told SiriusXM NFL Radio on June 20 (via Pro Football Talk’s Josh Alper). I feel like I’m going to be doing the same things I was doing last year. My role is not going to change. I […]

Texas Longhorns center Jaxson Hayes will rock a Sideshow Bob necklace at the 2019 NBA Draft. NBA Draft’s official Twitter account posted a photo of Hayes’ unique look on Thursday. ⭐️ @hayes_jaxson ⭐️#NBADraft pic.twitter.com/MINinW6o0Q — NBA Draft (@NBADraft) June 20, 2019 The 19-year-old Hayes (6’10”, 219 lbs.) declared for the draft after playing just one […]