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After making shockwaves yesterday due to hurtful comments in the wake of George Floyd’s death, New Orleans Saints star quarterback Drew Brees apologized for his statement on Thursday morning. Numerous teammates responded to the apology. Star wide receiver Michael Thomas was one of the offended parties by Brees’ statement yesterday, but today accepted the apology. […]

Second-year Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores detailed in a virtual press conference with media on Thursday the need for attention to move away from New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees and back to George Floyd, the latest victim of police brutality. Flores, via Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald, said, “For me the spotlight needs […]

Retired NBA small forward Stephen Jackson has been a recognizable face among protests denouncing the lack of police accountability during countless deaths of people of color while in law enforcement detainment. Jackson, 42, was a friend of Houston native George Floyd, the latest African-American fatality in police custody when the Minneapolis resident asphyxiated under the […]

Boston Celtics legend Cedric Maxwell expressed mixed feelings about Jaylen Brown leading a demonstration in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Maxwell said he is proud with the leadership Brown continues to show off the court, but he pointed out that the Celtics youngster should have worn a face mask in the backdrop of the ongoing […]

Philadelphia 76ers veteran forward Tobias Harris verbally chided a local Pennsylvania official Tuesday morning over a perceived insufficient and offensive response to Black Lives Matter protests. Montgomery County Commissioner Joseph C. Gale released a statement on behalf of the Board of Commissioners on Monday calling anti-racism and police accountability demonstrations in Philadelphia a “riot” instead […]

Despite missing a majority of the 2018-19 NBA season and subsequently the entire 2019-20 campaign, John Wall is not to be trifled with, according to Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis. In an interview with Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, Leonsis revealed that he is excited about the return of Wall, especially since he expects […]

Embattled Madison Square Garden Company executive chairman and New York Knicks owner James Dolan had to clarify his sentiments to employees on Tuesday following a leaked email sent to workers yesterday tried to explain why neither the business nor team released a statement in support of current ongoing calls for anti-racism solidarity. Dolan, who has […]

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly let go of broadcaster Grant Napear, according to Jason Jones of The Athletic. KHTK announces it is parting ways with Grant Napear — Jason Jones (@mr_jasonjones) June 2, 2020 Moreover, according to Napear’s radio station, they have also parted ways with the longtime sports personality following his rather insensitive and […]

The NBA — with its 2019-20 season on hiatus since mid-March due to the COVID-19 pandemic — will reportedly vote on a proposal with a target date set for the absolute last day of the season and playoffs. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, a 22-team format to resume the season and enter the playoffs has […]

Buffalo Bills rising third-year quarterback Josh Allen may be the next face of AFC East quarterbacks following the departure of former New England Patriots future Hall of Famer Tom Brady. One way to make his mark on the division once fertile for Brady’s two-decade-long domination? Training from Brady’s longtime nemesis, Peyton Manning. Per Peter King […]

Chicago Bears fourth-year quarterback Mitchell Trubisky may have a reason to worry heading into the 2020 NFL regular season. The NFC North franchise traded for established veteran signal-caller Nick Foles. According to the 25-year-old former second-overall selection of the 2017 draft, though, Trubisky is only confident about his future under center. Per Mark Podolski in […]

Following Tampa Bay Buccaneers star tight end Rob Gronkowski’s return to NFL after a year in retirement, the former New England Patriots Super Bowl champion is working to get his body in shape—by shooting some hoops. Rob Gronkowski, 31, shared a photo of himself on Instagram on Friday of the tight end posing in mid-air […]

Las Vegas Raiders edge rusher Clelin Ferrell is hell-bent on reforming his body in preparation for his second NFL season. The 23-year-old Clemson University product, the fourth overall pick of last year’s draft by the Raiders, Ferrell has reportedly gained over a dozen pounds of muscle in the offseason in order to bulk up and […]

New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman took to Twitter this past weekend to share a video that was circulating about hip-hop artist and Atlanta native Killer Mike urging an end to violence in his city. Stop what you’re doing and listen to this. https://t.co/o7lgzu0r18 — Julian Edelman (@Edelman11) May 31, 2020 Julian Edelman, a […]

Seattle Seahawks rising sophomore wide receiver DK Metcalf shared a video on Twitter on Saturday in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. It has led to countless demonstrations against police violence this past weekend following African-American man George Floyd’s death at the hands of the Minneapolis Police Department. All. Here. Now. #BlackLivesMatter #ThroughThisTogether pic.twitter.com/sRC47Z5neM […]

Atlanta Falcons veteran quarterback Matt Ryan wrote some words on the tragedy of George Floyd’s death on Instagram for his followers on Saturday. Floyd, an African-American man who asphyxiated while in custody by the Minneapolis Police Department officers last week, has been a beacon for social justice activists to lead protests across the nation this […]

Chicago Bears quarterback Nick Foles commented on the ongoing eruption of racial justice protests and demonstrations in the United States on Monday, sharing on social media his thoughts on diversity following an outcry by activists in the past week when Minneapolis African-American man George Floyd was killed in police custody. Foles, 31, who was traded […]

The Carolina Panthers joined the NFL officially in 1995, and since the NFC club was established, it has developed several rivalries among other teams. Most notably, franchises Carolina faces twice a year in the same division. Besides the Panthers’ NFC South opponents, though, the Charlotte-based franchise still harbors a relationship with two other teams from […]

Chicago Bulls Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan, the current owner of the Charlotte Hornets, reportedly voiced a dissent in all 30 NBA franchises resuming play upon the restart of the 2019-20 season following the three-month-plus hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Michael Jordan, 57, was a prominent […]

Former Golden State Warriors All-Star small forward Chris Mullin identified free agency and the free-flowing movement of NBA players as a contemporary persistent issue in failing to development chemistry among teammates. Per Alex Didion in NBC Sports Bay Area: “The biggest factor … is free agency,” the former Warriors player and general manager said on […]

Los Angeles Lakers reserve guard Alex Caruso, who has seen his star rise in Hollywood during his tenure in purple and gold, is not stepping into a double career as an actor just yet, as the 26-year-old Texas native is reportedly not involved in the LeBron James–led “Space Jam” sequel. The Warner Bros. Pictures distributed […]

The world was introduced to “Skinny” James Harden last week when the eight-time All-Star shooting guard for the Houston Rockets emerged from COVID-19 lockdown as a new man — or at least a scraggly looking man appearing to drop several pounds. Now, according to Harden’s former teammate on the Oklahoma City Thunder, retired NBA center-turned-ESPN […]

Harrison Barnes made news in an unexpected way. Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard continued to push back after calling regular season games “meaningless” should the 2019-20 NBA season returning in the coming months. The 29-year-old Lillard, a five-time All-Star, and his Blazers are 3.5 games back behind the Memphis Grizzlies for the […]

Steve Kerr knows that Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green is a former Defensive Player of the Year and a three-time NBA champion, but even a veteran gets jabbed and pranked by teammates and friends from time to time. According to Drew Shiller in NBC Sports Bay Area, via Yahoo Sports, the Warriors have […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spent 15 years playing in the NBA, most notably as a member of the second three-peat Chicago Bulls next to Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan. Kerr’s arrival on the Bulls did not coincide with Jordan’s presence, however, as the current Charlotte Hornets owner was in retirement […]

Spencer Dinwiddie and Dirk Nowitzki might be wondering if injured Brooklyn Nets star forward Kevin Durant will be healthy enough to compete—for the first time this season—for the playoff-bound Eastern Conference team. According to Dinwiddie, a Durant postseason appearance would be a godsend for Brooklyn, akin to a “Dirk Nowitzki” level of player (per ESPN’s […]

Both Green Bay Packers star quarterback Aaron Rodgers and incoming rookie signal-caller Jordan Love share a very important thing in common: Getting drafted during a veteran gunslinger’s current tenure starting for the historic Wisconsin NFL franchise. Rodgers was once selected in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft while three-time league MVP Brett Favre […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard sent shockwaves across the sports landscape when he stated he would not participate in perceived “meaningless” games should the 2019-20 NBA season return from its COVID-19 pandemic brought hiatus. Among people to hit back at Lillard for his decision to sit out of competition was former NFL […]

Former Carolina Panthers star quarterback Cam Newton is perhaps the most well-known and highest-profile free agents on the market at the moment, and the New England Patriots do not have a clear No. 1 option at the position as we speak. So could a union between the two parties be inevitable? Ex-Patriots safety Rodney Harrison […]

The NFL and NFLPA agreed to extend EA Sports’ tentpole American football video-game Madden series as the league’s exclusive game franchise, per Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journal. BREAKING: @NFL and @NFLPA finalize deal with @EASPORTS to extend exclusive @EAMaddenNFL game franchise through at least 2025 (option for 2026). @BenFischerSBJ coming soon with more details […]

Activist and former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick spoke about the recent death of George Floyd, a Minneapolis African-American man who died at the hands of police officers. Kaepernick, 32, has yet to see NFL action since the 2016 season, which coincided with a personal choice to protest police brutality and unaccounted discrimination by U.S. police […]

On Thursday, the NFL approved several new rules and bylaws to be implemented for the 2020 season, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. The first rule, suggested by the Philadelphia Eagles, was approved, and expands, “automatic replay reviews to include scoring plays and turnovers negated by a foul.” Approved 2020 Playing Rules and Bylaws: pic.twitter.com/rChmCB8zUu — Adam […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made an offseason move in trading veteran quarterback Nick Foles to the Chicago Bears, signaling a clear path for rising sophomore signal-caller Gardner Minshew to firmly take the reins of the AFC South franchise’s offense. However, during the same offseason, the Jaguars also acquired veteran gunslinger Mike Glennon and selected Oregon State […]

The Cleveland Browns get a front-row seat at the Lamar Jackson show, facing off against the AFC North division rival Baltimore Ravens twice a year. Anticipating the duo of yearly matchups with Jackson and the Ravens, Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods has called stopping the defending NFL MVP paramount. #Browns DC Joe Woods says coaches […]

Retired NBA All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas was a tenacious player on the hardwood, and sometimes the fiercest competitor he faced off against was not even an opponent but an official. Arenas, 38, answering queries online in a Reddit Q&A, called out former NBA referee Joey Crawford as the “hardest” person to score on in […]

The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 — headlined by NBA icons Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett — will have to wait for immortalized enshrinement until 2021. According to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan and Adrian Wojnarowski, the Hall is pushing the ceremony until next year due to the threats of the coronavirus […]

Four Minneapolis Police Department officers were fired from their jobs on Tuesday, the department announced, following footage released of their involvement in the death of African-American man George Floyd. Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James, viewing the controversy and latest episode of police brutality in the United States, shared the news and his reaction […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard is looking at a proposal that could resume the 2019-20 NBA season this summer and relaunch the team’s playoff hopes. According to the five-time All-Star point guard, the Blazers playing the Western Conference’s first overall seed, the Los Angeles Lakers, in the first round of the NBA […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is one of the top players in the NBA today. However, he is not always as good as he is today. In a recent appearance on All the Smoke podcast, Beal opened up about head coach Scott Brooks showing some of the team’s playoff games in 2017. Interestingly, the 26-year-old […]