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With Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph benched, undrafted rookie signal-caller Devlin Hodges came into the game for Mike Tomlin’s team, instantly throwing a dart to sophomore wide receiver James Washington for a stunning 79-yard touchdown reception against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday (via NFL). .@DevlinHodges10 is in at QB and he finds @JamesWashington for the […]

The San Francisco 49ers have a crucial Week 12 matchup with second-place NFC team Green Bay Packers on Sunday afternoon, but they will be without running back Matt Breida, who is dealing with an ankle injury, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. 49ers’ RB Matt Breida, nursing an ankle injury, will not play tonight vs. Packers, […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tyler Boyd made a highlight-reel catch against the Pittsburgh Steelers in their Week 12 matchup on Sunday, hauling in a one-handed 47-yard reception while draped by a defensive back (via NFL). OH BOYD! Tyler Boyd with the unreal one-handed grab! #PITvsCIN @boutdat_23 📺: CBS📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports appWatch free […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston connected with wide receiver Chris Godwin on an immaculate thread-the-needle reception, leading to a first-quarter touchdown for the NFC South franchise against the Atlanta Falcons (via NFL). .@Jaboowins threads the needle and hits Chris Godwin for a 71-yard @Buccaneers TD! @CGtwelve_ #GoBucs 📺: FOX📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports […]

New York Jets running back Le’Veon Bell made a fantastic reception on his team’s opening drive in the first quarter against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday (via NFL). .@LeVeonBell with the TOUGH grab 😳 #OAKvsNYJ #TakeFlight 📺: CBS📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports appWatch free on mobile: https://t.co/YLI9jW8U5W pic.twitter.com/2uwWqpuO8A — NFL (@NFL) November 24, 2019 […]

The New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs face off in the Big Apple on Saturday night, and a rehash of the drama surrounding veteran forward Marcus Morris isn’t the only thing on the menu in the matchup; but rather, a reflection in the two paths both franchises have taken since their lockout-shorted 1999 season’s […]

Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard was unable to play in the past two games, dealing with back spasms, implicitly giving new teammate All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony the green light to start chucking in the former third-overall pick’s first games back after missing a calendar year of basketball. Lillard is expected to return […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is optimistic about veteran forward Gordon Hayward returning from a left hand fracture soon, as the All-Star wing started shooting recently. Per Tom Westerholm of Masslive.com: “He’s shooting the ball, I don’t know how much else,” Stevens said. “He is able to run up and down the court and […]

Power forward Anthony Davis has enjoyed his time in the City of Angels so far, leading his new team, the Los Angeles Lakers in scoring through their 12-2 start to the season. This time around, for the highlight reel, the All-NBA big man was the dimer to All-Star and future Hall of Famer teammate forward […]

When one-time All-Star center DeAndre Jordan linked up with buddies Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving to sign with the Brooklyn Nets, he didn’t think it’d go like this. The 31-year-old big man couldn’t handle a pass from Nets teammate Garrett Temple, ruining a perfect alley-oop attempt against the visiting Sacramento Kings on Friday night. https://twitter.com/DimeUPROXX/status/1198046933123837952 […]

While Dallas Mavericks wing Luka Doncic is off to an All-Star-worthy 2019-20 season—possibly even in the early MVP conversation—the 20-year-old Slovenian prodigy never expected himself to be “this good.” Speaking to The Athletic’s Shams Charania in Stadium, Doncic said “I knew I was going to be good, but not that good for sure. I didn’t […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis is the first player in NBA history to record more than 300 3-pointers and 400 blocks in fewer than 200 games in his career. Kristaps Porzingis will play in his 200th career game tonight. He's the first player in NBA history to record 300+ 3-pt field goals and 400+ […]

The Boston Celtics lost a must-watch matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers this week wherein All-Star forward Paul George made his co-headlining debut alongside two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. The pair of All-Star forwards, sharing the court together for the first time, had some help, though, with Patrick Beverley hitting clutch 3-pointers in overtime to […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, who has been an outspoken critic of U.S. President Donald Trump in recent years, took a page out of the Trump Administration catchphrase book and called his team’s seven-game losing streak “fake news.” Lots of humorous context here, but Pop calls reports of Spurs' losing streak "fake news" […]

New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Hart and center Jahlil Okafor were both upgraded to “questionable” for their team’s Saturday matchup with the Utah Jazz, per Jim Eichenhofer of Pelicans.com. Hart has missed the Pelicans’ past five games due to a left ankle sprain, while Okafor has been dealing with the same ailment and has missed […]

Los Angeles Lakers center DeMarcus Cousins had a harassment charge dropped, announced on Friday, and the NBA will “review” the outcome of the decision, a league spokesman told the LA Times’ Bill Oram. Regarding DeMarcus Cousins, a league spokesman says “We we are reviewing the outcome of today’s proceedings.” The league has not provided an […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Chandler Hutchison is out for Friday night’s home matchup against the Miami heat, head coach Jim Boylen announced, per NBC Sports Chicago’s K.C. Johnson on Twitter. Jim Boylen said Chandler Hutchison is out vs. Heat. MRI clean and will travel to Charlotte. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 22, 2019 The 23-year-old […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio will likely miss his team’s Saturday matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an ongoing battle with back spasms. According to reports, Rubio is listed as doubtful for the game. Ricky Rubio listed as doubtful for Suns with the back spasms — Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) November 22, 2019 Rubio […]

Philadelphia 76ers swingman Josh Richardson will miss the Sixers’ Friday night matchup with the San Antonio Spurs, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Sources: 76ers G/F Josh Richardson will miss tonight's game against the Spurs and is expected to be a game-time decision on Saturday in his first game vs. the Heat since being traded […]

Atlanta Hawks rookie Cam Reddish will miss his team’s Friday matchup with the Detroit Pistons due to a wrist injury, according to head coach Lloyd Pierce. In his place, fourth-year wing DeAndre’ Bembry will start. Lloyd Pierce says Cam Reddish is out. Bembry will start. — Sarah K. Spencer (@sarah_k_spence) November 22, 2019 The 4-10 […]

The National Basketball Players Association is appealing Miami Heat shooting guard Dion Waiters’ suspensions, the South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman reports. Waiters, 27, was first suspended by the Heat for its season-opening game for “conduct detrimental to the team” and was later levied a 10-game suspension for a panic-attack episode on the team’s plane […]

The Boston Celtics had a chance to trade for All-Star forward Paul George and blew it. That’s plain and simple. The franchise is in a good place right now with up-and-coming players like Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown on the wing and veteran point guard Kemba Walker locked into a four-year contract, plus a myriad […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Spencer Dinwiddie responded on social media on Tuesday evening to clear the air on the NBA rejecting his digital token proposal for his contract with the Nets in an attempt to prevent rumors about possibly facing a suspension for following through on the digital venture. Dinwiddie, 26, signed a three-year extension […]

Carmelo Anthony made his long-awaited return to the NBA on Tuesday night for the Portland Trail Blazers in their road matchup with the equally banged-up New Orleans Pelicans. Anthony, 35, signed late last week with the Blazers after Damian Lillard pushed the franchise to consider the free agent forward and future Hall of Famer. It […]

New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram stole the show away from new Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony in the 10-time All-Star’s long-awaited return on Tuesday, throwing down an impressive fast-break dunk on CJ McCollum (via Bleacher Report). BI's dunk got the Pels bench on their feet 😳 pic.twitter.com/9KlYPbOXa4 — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) November 20, […]

New Orleans Pelicans shooting guard Josh Hart admitted that his favorite internet meme is himself. While speaking to NBA TV’s Dennis Scott, Hart said that his own comical reaction to All-Star guard James Harden slamming the ball down and bouncing off his face is his top meme choice. What’s @joshhart’s favorite meme? Himself 😅 Josh […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James is excited for friend and foe Carmelo Anthony’s return to the NBA. The 10-time All-Star signed with the Portland Trail Blazers late last week and will start for the team in their Tuesday night matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans James, 34, took his enthusiasm to social media […]

NBA All-Star forward Carmelo Anthony will make his return to the league on Tuesday night, debuting for the Portland Trail Blazers in their starting lineup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Anthony’s ex-teammate with the New York Knicks, one-time All-Star power forward and now Dallas Mavericks star Kristaps Porzingis, commented on the soon-to-be-thrilling return of Melo. […]

Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney is progressing with a nerve condition, which has sidelined him for all but one game during the 2019-20 season. Head coach Steve Kerr, however, said Looney could be back as early as Monday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Steve Kerr said he “wouldn’t rule out” Kevon Looney returning […]

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan has a long-attached piece of off-the-court memorabilia tied to him that’s going up to action this week. It’s a $5 check from his University of North Carolina days, which he signed, endorsing a bet attached to the infamous athlete and gambler. Per Cassandra Negley in Yahoo! Sports: Jordan, a man […]

Carmelo Anthony will start in his Portland Trail Blazers debut against the New Orleans Pelicans, according to Marc J. Spears of ESPN. Head coach Terry Stotts hinted about the possibility of Melo starting against the Pels earlier on Tuesday, though Anthony is not expected to play long minutes — reportedly only 20 minutes. Carmelo Anthony […]

Los Angeles Chargers safety Rayshawn Jenkins intercepted Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes in the first quarter of the two AFC West division teams’ Week 11 Monday Night Football (via NFL). Mahomes’ pass is PICKED OFF by Rayshawn Jenkins! @Jenkz_26#BoltUp | #MexicoGame2019 | @nflmx 📺: #KCvsLAC on ESPN📱: NFL app // Yahoo Sports appWatch […]

Kansas City Chiefs star wide receiver Tyreek Hill left his team’s Week 11 Monday Night Football matchup with the Los Angeles Chargers and went to the locker room, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Tyreek Hill headed to the locker room. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2019 Hill, 25, has a history of injuries during the […]

It’s not what Matt Nagy hoped for, but Chicago Bears defensive end Khalil Mack was completely shut out in his team’s road loss to the Los Angeles Rams, failing to record a sack or even a tackle. Mack, 28, is a four-time Pro-Bowler and former Defensive Player of the Year, but was thoroughly stopped by […]

New England Patriots rookie wide receiver N’Keal Harry made his professional debut on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles, recording three receptions for 18 yards in the victory. His head coach, Bill Belichick, spoke about the first-year wideout’s performance following the win. Per Henry McKenna in USA Today Sports’ Patriots Wire: “I thought N’Keal competed […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner may not be back in time for his team’s Week 12 matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Conner’s, 24, status is “up in the air,” with an AC joint injury preventing confidence in the third-year rusher’s return to the gridiron. #Steelers RB James Conner’s AC […]

Detroit Lions star quarterback Matthew Stafford is “week-to-week,” according to second-year head coach Matt Patricia, per MLive’s Kyle Meinke on Twitter. Matt Patricia says Matthew Stafford remains week to week — kyle meinke (@kmeinke) November 18, 2019 Stafford, 31, has missed the past two weeks for the Lions as he deals with fractured bones in […]

New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard returned to practice, with The Athletic’s Dan Duggan reporting the 5-foot-10 wideout was a “full participant” Monday. Giants report that Sterling Shepard "practiced fully" today. That indicates that he's back to the final stage of the concussion protocol. Last time he reached this point, he was cleared to […]

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Amari Cooper is nursing a knee injury after sustaining a hit during a first-quarter seven-yard reception in Week 11’s road win over the Detroit Lions. Per the Dallas Morning News’ Michael Gehlken on Twitter, Cooper is “still fighting through” the knee ailment and only appeared in about 55% of the Cowboys’ […]