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The New Orleans Saints needed star wide receiver Michael Thomas to show up on Sunday in the NFC Wild Card Game against the Minnesota Vikings following the two teams’ “Minneapolis Miracle” game from January of 2018. Michael Thomas, the 26-year-old three-time Pro-Bowler, made a memorable catch at the beginning of the second quarter, toe-tapping along […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman revealed in an interview over the weekend that he nearly unretired to compete for the Miami Dolphins. The former Dallas Cowboys great quarterback won three Super Bowls with the NFC East franchise and earned six trips to the Pro Bowl, but that current Fox Sports broadcaster almost went back […]

Free agent wide receiver Antonio Brown shared a desire to play with pending free agent quarterback Tom Brady following the New England Patriots’ AFC Wild Card Game loss to the Tennessee Titans. Brady, 42, will be an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his storied NFL career, and uncertainty has only grown through […]

Tennessee Titans cornerback Logan Ryan sealed his team’s AFC Wild Card Round victory over his ex-team New England Patriots with a last-second pick-six from Tom Brady, but the defensive back denied his former teammate’s “revenge tour.” Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy made headlines this past week when he dubbed his team’s potential postseason run a […]

The NBA released the first batch of votes for the upcoming 2020 All-Star Game, with the usual suspects involved along with newbies like Luka Doncic and Pascal Siakam and the fan favorites like Tacko Fall. While this is a fan vote, the totals only count for half of the calculations that go into selecting the […]

On Friday against the Philadelphia 76ers, Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook entered the history books again. This time he joined elite company in becoming the third player in NBA history to tally 19,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, and 7,000 assists, alongside Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James and Hall of Fame point guard Oscar […]

NBA Hall of Fame guard Jerry West, known as “The Logo,” is already heralding Dallas Mavericks second-year wing Luka Doncic as the “best” player in Mavs history. Speaking to Kevin Sherrington on The Dallas Morning News, West was highly complimentary of the 20-year-old Mavs star, whom he also called a “genius” and a true “superstar.” […]

Philadelphia 76ers point-forward and Australian native Ben Simmons lent his support to his home country via social media on Friday afternoon as bushfires engulf the Southern Hemisphere nation. As a result of extremely hot temperatures and dry weather, winds have picked up wildfires and spread the destruction, especially on the eastern coast of Australia. Millions […]

Dallas Mavericks rising star Luka Doncic, who won Rookie of the Year in 2018-19 with the Mavs and is on track to earn his first All-Star nod in 2020, has a fan in Hall of Fame guard and NBA executive Jerry West. Speaking to Kevin Sherrington of the Dallas Morning-News, West raved about Luka’s abilities and […]

Atlanta Hawks third-year power forward John Collins returned two weeks after serving a 25-game suspension issued by the NBA for violating the league’s performance-enhancement drug policy. In the time back from the suspension, the 22-year-old Wake Forest product has averaged 20.0 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game, shooting 50.7% from the field and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will likely be severely shorthanded when they play the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, with All-Star forward Paul George listed as doubtful and Patrick Beverley out. Clippers have ruled Patrick Beverley OUT tomorrow afternoon against the Grizzlies. Paul George is doubtful to play. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 4, 2020 George left […]

Washington Wizards guard Isaiah Thomas was unceremoniously ejected from Friday night’s home bout against the Portland Trail Blazers just 90 seconds into the game. The veteran floor general — a two-time All-Star with the Boston Celtics — lost his cool while tied up with Carmelo Anthony. Thomas, possibly inadvertently, then made contact with an NBA […]

With the Atlanta Hawks in town, former Boston Celtics shooting guard Evan Turner offered some insights on why his former team doesn’t need an upgrade at the center position. Turner, who spent two seasons with the Celtics in 2014-16, complimented Boston’s offseason acquisition Enes Kanter. The veteran big man has been impactful for the team […]

Atlanta Hawks second-year head coach Lloyd Pierce on Friday joked that fourth-year wing Jaylen Brown has seen such an uptick in his game’s maturity this season due to San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich. Popovich coached the Boston Celtic for the U.S. men’s national team at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. Despite […]

Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon is active against the Miami Heat on Friday night in their Florida State clash after missing the last two games. The 24-year-old big man was sidelined with a sore left Achilles against the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. Luckily for the Magic, he recovered in time and will start against […]

Washington Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal will miss another game on Friday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at home. According to Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington, the 26-year-old had a “setback” with his right lower leg soreness. Bradley Beal is out tonight. Not just rest due to the back-to-back. He had a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves improbably won their matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday at home in overtime without their two stars, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins, amid trade rumors surrounding the former Kentucky standout. While Towns and Wiggins were sidelined, big man Gorgui Dieng spoke about where the Timberwolves are without their top talent and how […]

Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis baptized Philadelphia 76ers power forward Norvel Pelle in the two teams’ New Year’s Eve matchup, taking a dime from point guard TJ McConnell and turning it into a powerful slam over Pelle (via Pacers). HAPPY NEW YEAR, FROM @DSABONIS11 😳 pic.twitter.com/F0SYnhONZY — Indiana Pacers (@Pacers) December 31, 2019 put […]

As Indiana Pacers All-Star guard Victor Oladipo slowly eases his way back onto the court, the franchise is doing all it can to make the adjustment just right. The 27-year-old ex-Hoosier is recovering from a ruptured quad tendon suffered last season and hasn’t made an appearance yet this year, but his progress is encouraging. Oladipo […]

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown is sidelined with a sinus infection on Tuesday in his team’s New Year’s Eve matchup with the Charlotte Hornets. However, there’s good news about his immediate future. According to head coach Brad Stevens, the 23-year-old rising star is feeling “a lot better,” per Tom Westerholm in MassLive.com. The Celtics enter […]

The Carolina Panthers intend to request an interview with New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Giants and Panthers now have requested permission to interview Patriots' OC Josh McDaniels for their vacant HC job, per source. Browns already have requested permission as well, so that's three potential opportunities. — Adam Schefter […]

Once again, the Oakland Raiders are no more. Or at least, the AFC West franchise will move to Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2020 season. However, the Raiders don’t appear in a rush to get packed for Sin City. The Raiders will spend the offseason and even training camp in 2020 remaining in the Bay […]

Kliff Kingsbury’s first season as an NFL head coach with the Arizona Cardinals is in the books, along with Kyler Murray’s rookie year at quarterback. Another new piece of the Cardinals’ organization is defensive coordinator Vance Joseph, who joined Arizona in 2019 after two seasons as head coach of the Denver Broncos. According to Kingsbury, […]

Eli Manning’s time in the Meadowlands could be coming to a close following the conclusion of the 2019 NFL regular season with his longtime New York Giants. The veteran quarterback lost his starting quarterback role as rookie Daniel Jones ascended the job under center, and it’s unclear whether Manning will be back with the Giants […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Bowl linebacker Shaq Barrett stated on Monday for reporters that he wants to stay with the NFC South club following the conclusion of the 2019 NFL regular season. The Buccaneers failed to reach the postseason again, and it could be the last time they see the 27-year-old Barrett suiting up for […]

Jared Goff has to face the truth: The defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams failed to reach the postseason in 2019. A 9-7 record was not good enough to qualify for the playoffs. Despite the downer of an ending for the regular season, Rams franchise quarterback Jared Goff exclaimed that the team found a “new […]

Detroit Lions veteran quarterback Matthew Stafford missed the final eight games of the 2019 NFL season after fracturing his back in spite of his insistence to play through the pain. Instead, journeyman backup quarterback Jeff Driskel and undrafted rookie David Blough had to share the starting job in Stafford’s absence for the remainder of the […]

The Houston Texans are headed to the NFL Playoffs, but there is still uncertainty surrounding the health of star defensive end JJ Watt. The 30-year-old JJ Watt, a five-time Pro-Bowler, missed the second half of the regular season with a torn left pectoral muscle; however, the Texans decided to activate the three-time Defensive Player of […]

Kyler Murray and Daniel Jones know that Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew was not the most heralded rookie to come out of the 2019 NFL Draft class and make his debut this season, but he’ll take offense if you don’t put some respect on his name. The 23-year-old Washington State product, selected by Jacksonville in […]

The scrutiny given to the Dallas Cowboys should finally mean the end of longtime head coach Jason Garrett’s tenure. Additionally, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will reportedly dismiss the entire coaching staff. The NFL Network’s Jane Slater explained that Jones told Garrett’s staff that coaches on expiring deals could begin seeking new opportunities. Jason Garrett is […]

Black Monday rears its ugly head again, and the end of the 2019 NFL season has taken the job security of various head-coaching positions today. For the Miami Dolphins, though, offensive coordinator Chad O’Shea has found himself out of a job and off rookie head coach Brian Flores’ staff, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. […]

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will reportedly clean house this week, with plans to dismiss the entire coaching staff, including longtime head coach Jason Garrett. One available coordinator will be Kris Richard, a former USC standout cornerback who spent six seasons in the NFL before joining the coaching ranks at his alma mater and later […]

Adam Gase’s first year as New York Jets head coach is in the books, and it was not without turbulence. The latest drama comes in the form of a perceived diss affecting star running back Le’Veon Bell, who responded to a quote about him from Gase, who spoke to the media at the conclusion of […]

New England Patriots linebacker Elandon Roberts became a rare defensive player to score, when the fourth-year veteran caught a 35-yard touchdown reception via future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady. The 25-year-old Roberts scored in the third quarter of New England’s Week 17 NFL regular-season finale against the Miami Dolphins, which tied the game at […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston made all kinds of history on Sunday in his team’s Week 17 NFL regular-season finale overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The fifth-year former Heisman Trophy winning signal-caller threw a game-ending pick-six, solidifying his “30-30” season—that is, 30 passing touchdowns and 30 interceptions. According to NFL Research on Twitter, […]

The Green Bay Packers won a thrilling yet too-close-for-comfort Week 17 matchup against NFC North division rival Detroit Lions to close out the 2019 NFL regular season. After placekicker Mason Crosby guided the winning field-goal through the uprights at the end of regulation, the Packers clinched a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs by beating […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams took a handoff at his team’s own 16-yard line to the house in an incredible, 84-yard rushing touchdown, which extended the AFC North club’s lead over division rival Los Angeles Chargers in their Week 17 NFL regular-season finale (via NFL). Damien Williams refuses to go down. 84 yards […]

Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay suffered a concussion on Sunday in his team’s Week 17 NFL regular-season finale against NFC North division rival Green Bay Packers. According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel’s Olivia Reiner on Twitter, the 26-year-old wideout left the game and is out for the remainder of the bout for the head-trauma injury. […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston found fourth-year wide receiver Breshad Perriman for a ridiculous heave and catch in the back of the end zone in the closing moments of the first half of their team’s Week 17 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons. Breshad Perriman scored on what was officially a 24-yard touchdown reception from […]