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The Florida Panthers are emerging as the frontrunner in the Patrick Kane sweepstakes, per DailyFaceoff hockey insider Frank Seravalli. “What I can tell you is a lot of teams are wondering if the Florida Panthers are the front runners for Kane’s services. You see the start they’re off to, they very well of that group […]

They say life begins at 40 . New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers plans to make his transition into his fourth decade a memorable one. Aaron Rodgers dropped a bombshell during his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee” show on Tuesday. He said he plans to return to Jets practice on December 2. Are we […]

Speedy Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill paid Jason Kelce the ultimate compliment during the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs Monday Night Football game. “Jason kelce make playing Center look fun,” Tyreek Hill tweeted on Monday. Jason Kelce is currently in his 13th season with the Eagles. He has earned six Pro Bowl and […]

Marquez Valdez-Scantling is still fuming over his dropped potential go-ahead touchdown catch in their 21-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on MNF. The Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver had a chance to win the game in the waning moments but couldn’t get his hands on the ball. The Chiefs had the ball on 2nd-and-10 from […]

The Colorado Avalanche’s epic meltdown against the Nashville Predators set off a flurry of fan reactions on social media on Monday. It seemed the Avs had the game in the bag when they had a 3-2 lead with 38 seconds left. To their dismay, the Predators’ Filip Forsberg and Yakov Trenin scored just 16 seconds […]

Green Bay Packers running back AJ Dillon believes it’s next man up amid the injuries of Aaron Jones and Emanuel Wilson. AJ Dillon shared his thoughts on the Packers’ depleted running backs corps on Monday, per RotoWire (via CBS Sports). “Like everybody always says, it’s that next-man-up mentality, and you’ve always got to be prepared, […]

If Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is the hero, Houston Rockets swingman Dillon Brooks is the villain. The latter made his new alias public after he changed his Instagram handle on Monday, per Ball Don’t Lie. Dillon Brooks' new name on IG 👀 pic.twitter.com/7HL56tGMQc — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) November 20, 2023 Dillon Brooks […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor seriously doubted quarterback Joe Burrow taking the field should they make the playoffs. Zac Taylor shared his thoughts on Joe Burrow with reporters on Monday, per NFL Network’s Andrew Siciliano. “Reporter: Is there any possibility that Joe Burrow could return it the Bengals were to make a deep playoff […]

Michigan football head coach Jim Harbaugh came up with an interesting take on his locker room amid his three-game suspension. Jim Harbaugh wants his players to stand up for each other while he sits out Michigan’s last three games of the season. He ultimately compared their locker room to his mother’s bathing suits, per TWH’s […]

It was an easy call for Detroit Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso: family comes first. He and his teammates were en route to Stockholm for the NHL Global Series against the Toronto Maple Leafs last week. When Husso was on board the team plane, he found out his wife Hayley was about to give birth […]

Denver Broncos safety Justin Simmons made a bold proclamation after their 21-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 11: Courtland Sutton is a sure-handed wideout. “Justin Simmons on Courtland Sutton: ‘He’s one of the best 50-50 ball catchers I’ve seen,’” per DNVR Broncos beat reporter Zac Stevens. Courtland Sutton caught the game-winning touchdown pass […]

Popular social media influencer Paige Spiranac has pitched herself as Paul Azinger’s potential replacement for NBC Sports’ golf coverage. Paige Spiranac re-tweeted NUCLR GOLF’s tweet and dropped an eye-catching four-word pitch on Sunday. Fine, I’ll step in https://t.co/sotzMT2PU1 — Paige Spiranac (@PaigeSpiranac) November 19, 2023 Paul Azinger’s memorable five-year run as NBC Sports’ lead golf […]

Washington Commanders owner Magic Johnson wasn’t happy with his team’s turnover-riddled loss to the New York Giants in Week 11. “Wow! My Washington Commanders turned the ball over six times today and gave the Giants 24 points off turnovers. We lost 31-19,” Magic Johnson tweeted on Sunday. Commanders quarterback Sam Howell threw three interceptions in […]

Could Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson lead them to the Promised Land this season? His Browns teammates feel confident he could do just that after their 13-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 11, per Cleveland.com’s Mary Kay Cabot. “For him to be clutch in a moment like that as a rookie – […]

Second-year Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III could miss some time. He suffered an oblique injury during their 17-16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 11. Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll broke the sobering news after Seattle’s fourth loss of the season, per ESPN NFL senior insider Adam Schefter. “Seahawks’ HC Pete […]

Aaron Rodgers’ much-anticipated return next month just hit a major snag. Some NFL pundits agree it’s doubtful Jets team physicians will clear the New York Jets signal caller anytime soon. Aaron Rodgers reportedly will return to Jets practice on December 2 and return for their Week 16 game against the Washington Commanders three weeks later. […]

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford took a big hit and appeared shaken up in their Week 11 game against the Seattle Seahawks. “Rams QB Matthew Stafford is with trainers after taking a shot to the midsection,” per SI.com’s Albert Breer. Stafford took a vicious hit from Seahawks defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr. early in […]

Good news for Utah football fans: quarterback Cam Rising will return for his final year of eligibility in 2024. “Utah QB Cam Rising announces he’s returning next year for Utes,” per Action Network HQ’s Brett McMurphy. Utah QB Cam Rising announces return for 7th college season after knee injury cost him 2023 https://t.co/jKUGVaUlHh — Heidi […]

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson was a one-man wrecking crew against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football. His hits on quarterback Lamar Jackson and tight end Mark Andrews apparently crossed the line in the eyes of many NFL fans and pundits. Mark Andrews was Logan Wilson’s first casualty. The former caught a pass from […]

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor gave a concerning update on quarterback Joe Burrow’s injury after their 34-20 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 11. “Bengals’ HC Zac Taylor told reporters that they believe QB Joe Burrow has a sprained right wrist,” per ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter. "Looks like he sprained his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers could get a huge break from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow’s injury. If Burrow’s wrist injury keeps him out longer than expected, the Steelers might take on backup quarterbacks in consecutive weeks, per ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter. “Steelers could get back-to-back AFC North backup QBs in successive weeks. This week […]

The Charissa Thompson sideline reporting controversy blindsided the NFL on Thursday. Legendary sideline reporter and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Andrea Kremer wasn’t too happy about the turn of events. Andrea Kremer voiced her displeasure over Charissa Thompson’s shocking admission on social media. “As one of only 3 women in the @ProFootballHOF I’m sickened […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani’s dog took center stage during his American League MVP acceptance ceremony on Thursday. Baseball fans saw a glimpse of Ohtani’s fascination for dogs on the day he won his second career AL MVP award. oh to be shohei ohtani’s dog…. no work, no bills, just shohei cuddles and woof […]

Major League Baseball’s plans of playing regular-season games in Paris hit a major snag on Thursday. MLB has canceled the planned regular-season games because the league couldn’t find a promoter, per The Associated Press’ Ronald Blum. Two anonymous league sources broke the news on Thursday. They didn’t reveal their identities because MLB hasn’t issued an […]

Apparently, Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson was too young to know about Scott Stapp and Creed. Thanks mainly to quarterback Kirk Cousins, Creed has been dominating the music scene inside the Vikings locker room lately. Justin Jefferson had a hilarious reaction on what first comes to mind about Creed, per the Star Tribune’s Ben […]

UConn women’s basketball shooting guard Azzi Fudd is a stickler for her pre-game routine. She hardly – if ever – deviates from it. Fudd revealed some interesting and eyebrow-raising details about her routine to Business Insider’s Meredith Cash on Thursday. Azzi Fudd attends class or study hall depending on where UConn women’s basketball is playing […]

The Carolina Hurricanes’ maddening inconsistency has gotten on team captain Jordan Staal’s nerves. He couldn’t wrap his head around the Hurricanes’ up-and-down season despite a strong nucleus. Staal shared his thoughts after their 3-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, per Hurricanes.com’s Walt Ruff. “The effort of the way we want to play is […]

Several rival schools have lied to recruits about Colorado football head coach Deion Sanders’ future with the program. The rumormongers claim Coach Prime will coach somewhere else in the 2024 NCAA season and beyond. Sanders quickly shot down those rumors on Wednesday, per 247Sports (via CBS Sports’ Dean Straka). “I don’t talk about any other […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse fully supports Sixers guard Kelly Oubre, Jr. amid the latter’s  hit-and-run incident. Kelly Oubre, Jr. was the pedestrian who was struck by a silver vehicle as it turned right onto Hicks Street this past weekend. The driver’s side mirror hit Oubre on the chest before speeding off, per The […]

Right fielder Aaron Judge almost never wore New York Yankees pinstripes. The Bronx Bombers almost traded him to the Atlanta Braves nine years ago, per Yankees SNY reporter Andy Martino. Martino made the startling revelation in his book The Yankees Way. He recently elaborated on the proposed 2014 deal that would’ve resulted in Aaron Judge […]

The NBA lowered the boom on the Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jaden McDaniels for their antics on Tuesday. The league office also didn’t spare Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert one day after their fracas at Chase Center. Draymond Green received a hefty five-game suspension for his chokehold on Rudy Gobert in […]

The hate for Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has been building up significantly after his chokehold on the Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert. Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce shared his thoughts on Green’s antics on Wednesday. “Everybody is this ERA scared of Draymond,” Pierce posted on X, formerly Twitter. Earlier, Pierce also wrote: […]

The upcoming Michigan-Ohio State matchup has been generating a lot of buzz lately. New England Patriots legend Tom Brady and Houston Texans rookie CJ Stroud – two quarterbacks from two different eras – are getting in on the fun. Tom Brady hosted CJ Stroud in his “Let’s Go!” podcast on Wednesday. When their conversation revolved […]

The Arizona Cardinals quickly swooped in on former New York Jets running back Michael Carter on Wednesday. “Former #Jets RB Michael Carter was claimed by the #AZCardinals today, source said,” per NFL.com national insider Ian Rapoport. The Arizona Cardinals are making moves… Welcome to the desert, Michael Carter! #birdgang pic.twitter.com/viWMIvlhqV — PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) November […]

Jaden McDaniels offered his take on his fight with the Golden State Warriors’ Klay Thompson on Tuesday. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward claimed he acted in self-defense, per The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski. “Jaden McDaniels: ‘I was just trying to crash for a rebound and he grabbed me by my collar. I was just trying to defend […]

The NBA’s ongoing In-Season Tournament has showcased some of the most insane court designs in recent years. Some fans think they’re serious eye candy. On the flip side, the outrageous designs could serve as a potential distraction. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd and shooting guard Tim Hardaway, Jr. aren’t buying that in a disastrous 131-110 […]

ESPN Monday Night Football play-by-play man Joe Buck has an interesting take on Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Buck considers the Lions signal caller the most underrated player in the NFL, per The Spun’s Kevin Parrish, Jr. “Jared Goff. Underrated. Depends on definition. But he jumps to mind. There are many,” Joe Buck said in […]

The Boston Red Sox are on the brink of hiring former San Francisco Giants pitching coach Andrew Bailey, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Andrew Bailey is the Red Sox new Pitching Coach. (Rosenthal) pic.twitter.com/3liCrmU9SE — Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) November 15, 2023 Andrew Bailey has a respectable baseball resume. The Oakland Athletics made Bailey the 188th […]

It’s getting hard to draw the line between taunting technical fouls and non-technical calls. Ask the Milwaukee Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo and Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards. “The Greek Freak” and the “Ant-Man” were the subjects of the NBA’s controversial taunting techs in the past several days. Fortunately, NBA head of referee development and training Monty McCutchen […]