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Bill O’Brien might have overthought this one. The Houston Texans head coach, after going up 24 points early in the first half of his team’s AFC Divisional Round matchup with No. 2 Kansas City Chiefs, went for a fake punt in his own territory and was stopped, giving the Chiefs possession on the turnover on […]

We have a pulse in Kansas City. Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, the team’s kickoff return specialist on special teams, returned a kick from KC’s own end zone after the Houston Texans extended their 20-plus-point lead with a field goal all the way back to Houston’s own 42-yard line to breathe new life into the […]

Even Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is watching Sunday’s blowout AFC Divisional Round contest between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. The future Hall of Famer James, 35, who recently missed his second game of the season in yesterday’s win over the Oklahoma City Thunder with an illness. shared his thoughts of […]

The Houston Texans are running up the score early in the first half against the Kansas City Chiefs on the second seed’s home turf at Arrowhead Stadium. Texans star quarterback Deshaun Watson hooked up with tight end Darren Fells at the goal line after Houston recovered a muffed punt by Kansas City to extend the […]

The Houston Texans are ready to rumble against the Kansas City Chiefs, as seen on their astounding opening-drive touchdown at Arrowhead Stadium (via NFL). Deshaun Watson and Kenny Stills made it happen. No one covers Kenny Stills and he's GONE for a 54-yard TD! #WeAreTexans #NFLPlayoffs @KSTILLS @DeshaunWatson 📺: #HOUvsKC on CBS📱: NFL app // […]

Despite being one of the top candidates among open NFL head-coaching jobs, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels did not have takers in 2020. The Cleveland Browns reportedly hired Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski on Sunday, making the last vacancy in the league now closed. According to Yahoo Sports’ Charles Robinson, McDaniels, 43, […]

The Cleveland Browns reportedly hired Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski on Sunday. The 37-year-old coach was apparently the runner-up choice to Freddie Kitchens this time last year. He finally landed the Browns’ top job after it opened up two weeks ago. Current Cleveland offensive coordinator Todd Monken is not expected to be involved in […]

Patrick Mahomes and Deshaun Watson, star quarterbacks for the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans, respectively, are slated to play against each other on Sunday afternoon in the AFC Divisional Playoff Game. They are also each expected to earn quite a hefty contract extension in the near future. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the two […]

There was no need for an “Uncut Gems” style multi-parlay for Ravens-Titans. MGM’s sportsbook won over $400,000 when an individual bet an extremely high amount on the Baltimore Ravens to beat the No. 6 Tennessee Titans in the AFC Divisional Playoff on Saturday. Sadly for that bettor, he went home nearly half a million dollars […]

The Tennessee Titans, the AFC’s No. 6 seed, have pulled off two major upsets in this NFL postseason. First, they defeated the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Then, on Saturday, the No. 1 Baltimore Ravens with likely MVP Lamar Jackson turned into a pumpkin against Tennessee’s engaged defense. The Titans are just the third […]

The New York Knicks had an opportunity to take Charlotte Hornets third-year shooting guard Malik Monk in the 2017 NBA Draft. They looked closely at the Kentucky Wildcat during the pre-draft process (only to take a Wildcat the next year in Kevin Knox) and instead, controversially to this day, selected raw French guard Frank Ntilikina, […]

Trae Young is the heart and soul of the Atlanta Hawks, but the Hawks are very bad right now, currently with the worst record in the NBA—does that make Young bad, too? No, not really. The second-year point guard deserves to be an All-Star in 2020. At 21 years old, Young is already quite used […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James and veteran guard Avery Bradley will play on Friday night against the Dallas Mavericks despite a bug passing around. According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, James and Bradley are “under the weather.” However, they still opted to play against the Mavs. Frank Vogel said LeBron […]

Center Andre Drummond may not be with the Detroit Pistons much longer. The two-time center is on the trade market, and on Friday news broke that the New York Knicks have discussed dealing for Drummond with Detroit. According to SNY’s Ian Begley, however, despite conversations not going far, the trade talks bringing Drummond to the […]

Orlando Magic power forward Aaron Gordon is out on Friday night’s road matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Gordon, 24, is dealing with tightness in his right calf, according to Josh Robbins of The Athletic. The former fourth-overall pick of the 2014 NBA Draft previously missed back-to-back games against the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards around […]

The New Orleans Pelicans still do not have first overall pick Zion Williamson on the court just yet, but that does not mean they can’t play without athletic marvels. Rookie center Jaxson Hayes met second-year New York Knicks forward Kevin Knox at the top of the summit in the second quarter of the two teams’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to be looking to trade Kyle Kuzma, with multiple teams reportedly inquiring about the third-year forward. According to Tania Ganguli of the Los Angeles Times, general manager and new vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka “has had conversations with multiple teams in which Kuzma was discussed.” The reporting […]

Ever since his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has seen massive turnover on his championship-contending teams. In fact, many players come and go as seen fit. For the 2019-20 Lakers, that uncertain status for James’ teammates remains unchanged. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have named executive Rob Pelinka as both vice president of basketball operations and team general manager. Following Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson’s resignation as the team’s president in April 2019, Pelinka became the chief decision-maker in Los Angeles’ front office. However, there was no clear distinction in title for […]

Between last season and now, the Denver Nuggets have kept one of the NBA’s best continuity by not changing their roster very much. That, in part, has led to the Nuggets’ winning ways, between finishing second in the loaded Western Conference last year and currently in the same spot this season. Nuggets head coach Mike […]

The Detroit Pistons applied for a disabled player exception worth $9.2 million on Friday, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The exception for their salary sheet would be for the likely season-ending injury incurred by Blake Griffin this week, where the Pistons saw their All-Star power forward undergo knee surgery. Detroit has applied for a […]

The New York Knicks have inquired into Detroit Pistons All-Star center Andre Drummond’s availability, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. "One team, I'm told, that has made an inquiry (on Andre Drummond) are the Knicks." NBA Insider @ShamsCharania shares an update on the Pistons center. pic.twitter.com/xH3XB6VHtN — Stadium (@Stadium) January 10, 2020 Drummond, 26, is […]

Despite his stature, Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant has shown his explosiveness and amazing leaping ability. On Tuesday before taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves, the rookie floor general displayed his insane athleticism once again with an epic between-the-legs dunk. Ja in the dunk contest would be something else 🤭 (via @memgrizz)pic.twitter.com/Q5bG3t0a1k — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) […]

Due to the catastrophic bushfires occurring Australia right now, several NBA players of Australian nationality have stepped up and partnered with the players association (NBPA) to donate $750,000 towards relief efforts. According to The Athletic’s David Aldridge, players like Philadelphia 76ers point-forward Ben Simmons and San Antonio Spurs point guard Patty Mills are working with […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker was upgraded to questionable on Tuesday ahead of his team’s matchup on Wednesday at home against the San Antonio Spurs, according to The Athletic’s Jay King. The 29-year-old Walker has missed the Celtics’ past three games as he battles through an illness. Kemba Walker listed as questionable for tomorrow’s […]

Le’Veon Bell helped the New York Jets go 6-2 in the second half of the 2019 NFL regular season, but general manager Joe Douglas still faces a mess. Tensions are still high following a season-concluding press conference, which saw first-year head coach Adam Gase seemingly devalue star running back Le’Veon Bell. Joe Douglas tried to […]

After losing their top three running backs on the depth chart in the final weeks of the 2019 NFL regular season, the Seattle Seahawks and Pete Carroll had to reach out to retired rusher Marshawn Lynch to return. Marshawn Lynch, 33, rushed for seven yards on six carries in the Seahawks’ NFC Wild Card Game […]

The Minnesota Vikings upset the New Orleans Saints on the road over the weekend, and both Mike Zimmer and Kirk Cousins had something to do with it. The Vikings quieted the rowdy Bayou fans in the Superdome in the NFC Wild Card Game. They snuck away with a 26-20 victory against the Saints, proving the […]

The Los Angeles Rams had a disappointing season in 2019, failing to reach the NFL postseason a year removed from winning the NFC and competing in Super Bowl LIII. After going 9-7, which wasn’t enough in the competitive conference, head coach Sean McVay had to make a sacrifice, and the organization let go of respected […]

Despite franchise quarterback Carson Wentz leaving the game in the first quarter due to a head injury, the Philadelphia Eagles’ NFC Wild Card matchup with the prevailing Seattle Seahawks on Sunday was the most-watched program since last year’s Super Bowl LIII. Per Austin Karp of Sports Business Daily via Pro Football Talk, the Sunday afternoon […]

The New England Patriots were unceremoniously bounced from the 2019-20 NFL postseason over the weekend in an upset loss at home against the Tennessee Titans, led by former Patriots linebacker-turned-head-coach Mike Vrabel. Veteran and star quarterback Tom Brady, 42, did not look like his normal self. The future Hall of Fame gunslinger was neutralized en […]

Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph had a great reaction to catching the game-winning touchdown in overtime to defeat the New Orleans Saints on the road in the NFC’s Wild Card Round, bringing up his history playing basketball as a factor on the fade route: Kyle Rudolph on the winning TR catch: “I’ve played a […]

New Orleans Saints fans may have yet another grievance with NFL officiating after their overtime loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday in Wild Card round of the league’s postseason. Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph caught a pass from quarterback Kirk Cousins in the corner of the end zone in overtime to seal the upset […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins threw a perfect pass to veteran wide receiver Adam Thielen that brought the NFC North team to the goal line in overtime to set up the game-winning touchdown against the New Orleans Saints in the Wild Card round (via NFL). Cousins goes deep to Thielen for a gain of 43 […]

The New Orleans Saints came back from a 10-point deficit in the second half of their NFC Wild Card Game against the Minnesota Vikings to send the matchup into overtime. The OT period was created by a clutch 49-yard fourth-quarter field goal from veteran placekicker Wil Lutz (via NFL). .@wil_lutz5’s kick is GOOD and we’re […]

New Orleans Saints versatile utility player Taysom Hill joined Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway as the only players in NFL history to record a 50-plus pass completion, 20-plus receiving yards, and more than 10 yards rushing in a single postseason game, according to Drew Porche on Twitter. Taysom Hill joins John Elway as only […]

The Tennessee Titans upset the dynastic New England Patriots on Saturday night, bouncing Tom Brady and company from the NFL postseason in the AFC’s wild card round. That game was also the most-watched wild card matchup in nine years, according to Titans Online’s Jim Wyatt, with an average of over 31 million people watching the […]

As the New England Patriots were unceremoniously bounced from the 2019-20 NFL playoffs, the team’s immediate future was jeopardized with concerns about long-term pieces like future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady potentially hanging it up or signing with another franchise. However, another concern is how fans will deal with the noticeable lack of January […]

Jason Garrett is out as Dallas Cowboys head coach, but don’t tell him that. The longtime Cowboys coach was not technically fired by the NFC East club, but his contract expired in 2020. Garrett is reportedly lobbying team owner Jerry Jones and the front office to bring him back, according to Fox Sports’ Jay Glazer […]