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After a score of nations announced they were pulling out of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, the International Olympic Committee postponed the global event this week, canceling what was supposed to be a summer featuring great matchups in basketball. San Antonio Spurs guard Patty Mills, representing Australia, explained to fans and viewers that […]

Free agent point guard Isaiah Thomas, standing at 5-foot-9, has made quite the NBA career for himself despite being waived by the Los Angeles Clippers in February. While there is no professional basketball being played in the United States, Thomas answered a fan’s question on social media about breaking through in the Association in spite […]

Retired NBA center Jason Collins announced on Tuesday that he tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19). Collins became the first openly gay athlete in the NBA when he shared his personal sexual orientation in 2013. The twin brother of fellow former NBA center Jarron, Jason spent most of his career with the New Jersey Nets following […]

New Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Chris Harris Jr. is on a different team, but staying in the same division. The former longtime Denver Broncos defensive back has strong words predicting the Chargers taking over the AFC West. Per NFL Network via Chargers Wire: “It’s always tough when you play the Chiefs, but I know we’ve […]

What do Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans think of this? Hall of Fame NBA center and current broadcaster Shaquille O’Neal has former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady’s back, revealing that he believes the AFC East franchise did not respect the six-time Super Bowl winner. Per Brandon Robinson in Heavy.com on the huge news story featuring […]

Hall of Fame NBA center Shaquille O’Neal shared his thoughts on longtime New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency this past week. The four-time NBA champion O’Neal was winning his first title around the same time Brady entered the NFL, ushering in the dynasty of the Patriots. […]

Free agent defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is being targeted by the Dallas Cowboys to shore up the defensive line. According to NFL Network’s Jane Slater, Suh, 33, has been considered by the Cowboys to boost the “size” of the line. #Cowboys continuing to look for options to upgrade defensive line per sources informed. DT Dontari […]

Dallas Cowboys franchise quarterback Dak Prescott still doesn’t have a deal after negotiations stretching back to last season when America’s Team and the fourth-year signal-caller could have agreed to a contract extension. Pro Bowl teammate defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence, who earned a massive windfall from the Cowboys last free agency, is speaking out on Dallas’ […]

Stefon Diggs will be wearing a new uniform for the 2020 NFL season. The Minnesota Vikings traded the star wide receiver to the Buffalo Bills last week. Why was the 26-year-old wideout dealt? Apparently it all goes back to a tweet the former Vikings receiver shared. “It’s time for a new beginning,” Diggs wrote on […]

The Baltimore Ravens have re-signed veteran free agent cornerback Jimmy Smith, per ESPN’s Josina Anderson. CB Jimmy Smith just texted me: "I'm signing back with the #Ravens." — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 23, 2020 According to Adam Schefter, Smith, 31, agreed to a one-year contract worth $6 million to remain a member of the Ravens. Free-agent […]

Houston Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson’s social media presence could be making fans nervous following the sudden departure of former teammate DeAndre Hopkins. Hopkins, 27, was traded the other week to the Arizona Cardinals in a much-derided deal that saw veteran running back David Johnson arrive in Houston. The Texans, without a first-round pick in […]

The New York Jets re-signed linebacker Jordan Jenkins, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Jenkins, 25, led the Jets in sacks during their 2019 campaign. He inked a one-year deal worth just $5 million to stay with Gang Green. The #Jets are re-signing OLB Jordan Jenkins on a 1-year deal worth $5M, source said. After a […]

Marcus Mariota is starting a new chapter in his NFL career. The fifth-year quarterback left the Tennessee Titans in free agency to compete for the starting QB job with the Las Vegas Raiders. Mariota, 26, signed a two-year deal with the newly relocated AFC West franchise, worth $17.6 million and a fully guaranteed $7.5 million […]

Former Tennessee Titans running back Dion Lewis has signed a one-year deal as a free agent with the New York Giants, per ESPN’s Josina Anderson. I'm told RB Dion Lewis has agreed to terms with the #Giants on a 1-year deal, per source. — JosinaAnderson (@JosinaAnderson) March 23, 2020 Lewis, 29, spent the past two […]

The pandemic-level spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has halted businesses and the quotidian lifestyles of people. In the United States, that has included stopping professional and amateur sports in their tracks. The NBA, for example, had to suspend all league operations last Thursday. There have been positive diagnoses of multiple players across several teams since. A […]

Before he was the first NBA player to test positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert was a first-time All-Star and back-to-back Defensive Player of the Year. Despite his accolades though, Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons is taking Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis over the French big man. Per NBC Sports Philadelphia, […]

Due to the NBA’s ongoing suspension from the coronavirus pandemic, players and league staff have to find creative ways from home to entertain themselves. Fortunately, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry found a great way to marry his other sport, golf, and sticking at home. Curry responded to a challenge to hit trick golf shots […]

If the NBA season is truly over, barring any decisions about the rest of the regular season and playoffs, then second-year Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson had a heckuva sophomore campaign in 2019-20, averaging 10.0 more points than his debut season last year. More than anything in leaving your mark on the Association is what […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford delivered a public service announcement, via the NBA’s official Twitter page, early on Friday afternoon. The veteran power forward and center, flanked by his adorable children, warned about the current public-health crisis that is the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Horford, 33, encouraged folks to work from home if possible. “[I] […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star shooting guard Devin Booker is doing his part to raise money for food bank contributions. The 23-year-old professional athlete and frequent gamer partnered with live stream service Twitch and Phoenix Suns Charities to raise awareness the non-profit charity Arizona Food Bank Network, per ESPN’s Marc J. Spears, along with donating $100,000 himself. […]

The Los Angeles Rams, in addition to releasing face of the franchise and star running back Todd Gurley on Thursday, are also releasing veteran linebacker Clay Matthews, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. #Rams are also releasing LB Clay Matthews, source says — Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 19, 2020 The 33-year-old one-time All-Pro linebacker Matthews, most […]

While the Los Angeles Rams could be busy shopping star running back Todd Gurley as the NFL’s free agency kicked off earlier this week, it’s doesn’t go unnoticed that franchise quarterback Jared Goff had his roster bonus cashed in, and with that, a monster dead-cap hit for the NFC West club. According to Michael Ginnitti […]

The Los Angeles Rams released star running back Todd Gurley on Thursday afternoon, the team announced via social media. We have released Todd Gurley. — Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) March 19, 2020 Gurley, 25, had been the cornerstone of the NFC West franchise since L.A. selected the Georgia Bulldog with the 10th overall pick in […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made the biggest splash in 2020 NFL free agency, landing future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, ripping apart the lifelong New England Patriots signal-caller from his iconic franchise. Even after the unofficial signing, the Patriots are still favored to win more games in the fall than the Buccaneers. In their […]

Free agent quarterback Jameis Winston will unlikely return to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he led the NFL in passing yards in the 2019 campaign, after the NFC South franchise surprisingly agreed to a deal with future Hall of Fame signal-caller Tom Brady. With that being said, the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins have emerged […]

Free agent veteran cornerback Logan Ryan of the Tennessee Titans is seeking his next deal to be at least a salary of $10 million per year, and the two-time Super Bowl champion defensive back is willing to sign a short-term contract to meet his compensation demands, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Touched base with someone […]

The Los Angeles Rams are on a the verge of trading star running back Todd Gurley, per ProFootballTalk. Per source the Rams are currently in discussions regarding a possible trade of RB Todd Gurley. — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 19, 2020 The current destination for the 25-year-old three-time Pro Bowl rusher is currently unknown, but this […]

The NBA suspended league operations last week moments after Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the coronavirus. After an initial 30-day hiatus was installed by Commissioner Adam Silver and the Board of Governors, the wait for the 2019-20 NBA season appears to be extended further as more players are revealed to […]

The Golden State Warriors are taking a humble approach to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and scare. As tests for the coronavirus are in short supply, the Warriors organization made the decision not to circumvent the system and jump ahead of the line. Warriors President Bob Myers explained to the media on Tuesday, via the San […]

The New England Patriots’ first move in the post–Tom Brady era is inking veteran wide receiver Damiere Byrd to a one-year contract. Per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo, the AFC East franchise agreed to a one-year deal with the 27-year-old former Arizona Cardinals wideout. The #Patriots are signing WR Damiere Byrd to a one-year deal source […]

All-Star forward Kevin Durant, who was revealed to test positive for the coronavirus along with three other members of the Brooklyn Nets, is asymptomatic. Shams Charania of The Athletic confirmed the development after breaking the news of  KD’s positive test. Durant told his fans and followers to “be careful, stay quarantine” in a message relayed […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are expected to offer a massive contract to free-agent quarterback Tom Brady, in the range of $30 million per year, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. With the #Chargers out of the running, the #Bucs offer to QB Tom Brady is believed to be roughly $30M per year. They are the […]

Free agent quarterback Tom Brady is expected to sign a deal with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, a shocking move that will part him from six-time Super Bowl champion AFC East franchise New England Patriots, where he spent 20 years. Tampa is the expected landing spot for Tom Brady barring anything unforeseen, […]

Last week, Drake posted on Instagram a photo of him and NBA superstar and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant spending time. This could be a concerning development after Tuesday’s reveal that the two-time NBA champion, along with three other members of the Nets, tested positive for COVID-19. According to @Drake's instagram he was hanging out […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is finding a new way to pass the time while the league self-quarantines and isolates to prevent the potential spread of coronavirus. The NBA suspended league operations effective March 12 following positive COVID-19 (coronavirus) tests for Utah Jazz All-Star center Rudy Gobert, making the professional North American league […]

After four members of the Brooklyn Nets, including injured All-Star forward Kevin Durant, were revealed to have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) on Tuesday, the entire Los Angeles Lakers roster plans to self-quarantine for the next two weeks, per the Los Angeles Times’ Brad Turner. Sources: Lakers just had conference call with players and will […]

The 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan, are still scheduled to happen in spite of the global pandemic threatening the health and wellbeing of millions of individuals along with the schedule of various professional leagues. The NBA is currently on a hiatus that could very well extend into June, although the Olympics, including the basketball […]

NBA superstar and Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. He is among the four members of the team to have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus), as revealed on Tuesday. According to Charania, Durant cautioned the public but reassured his current health status, saying […]

Four members of the Brooklyn Nets were revealed to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) on Tuesday, prompting another wave of fear for the immediate future of the NBA after Utah Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell along with Detroit Pistons power forward Christian Wood contracted the pandemic virus. The issue of how the Nets […]