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The Tennessee Titans have been experimenting with Ryan Tannehill substituted in as quarterback for fifth-year signal-caller Marcus Mariota. In the team’s Week 8 matchup at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tannehill delivered two first-quarter touchdown strikes (via NFL). Jonnu Smith is also celebrating #NationalTightEndsDay in the end zone! @Titans @Easymoney_81 #TBvsTEN 📺: FOX📱: NFL […]

The Los Angeles Rams broke a 10-10 second-quarter tie with the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with a gorgeous designed reverse play that saw quarterback Jared Goff throwing to wideout Cooper Kupp down the sideline for a 66-yard touchdown (via NFL). 🗣 @CooperKupp! A beautiful play drawn up by the #LARams. Kupp has 165 yards in […]

New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones found fellow first-year teammate in wide receiver Darius Slayton for a second-quarter touchdown against the Detroit Lions in the Motor City. The score cut the Giants’ deficit to a single touchdown (via NFL). A nice adjustment by @Young_Slay2 makes this a @Giants rookie-to-rookie TD! @Daniel_Jones10 #NYGvsDET #GiantsPride 📺: […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kelly Oubre Jr. was handed a $10,000 fine by the NBA on Sunday following what was discovered to be “inappropriate language” directed at a referee during Friday’s overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, per USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt on Twitter. NBA fines Suns F Kelly Oubre $10,000 for directing inappropriate language […]

Kyrie Irving has done nothing but impress in his first few games as the Brooklyn Nets’ new point guard. First he scored 50 points in his Nets debut, then he finished off crosstown rival New York Knicks with a clutch fourth-quarter shot. Teammate and backup point guard Spencer Dinwiddie believes Irving could be the 2019-20 […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton was hit with a 25-game suspension by the NBA this week due to violation of the banned substance policy, and head coach Monty Williams is finally responding to the impactful loss. Per The Athletic’s Gina Mizell on Twitter, Williams told the media on Friday that it’s his “responsibility” to have […]

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone admits that losing Deandre Ayton to a 25-game suspension was a huge blow to the Phoenix Suns. Ayton was slapped with the suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. The second-year Suns center was found to be using diuretic, which is often used as a masking agent to prevent […]

Kevin Durant’s departure from the Golden State Warriors was a bittersweet moment for Bay Area fans. His arrival in 2016-17 produced back-to-back NBA titles, so at the end of the day there were no harsh feelings when the injured forward packed up for Brooklyn. To make things worse, though, All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson could […]

With LeBron James having an off night for the future Hall of Famer’s standards, it was up to new shooting guard Danny Green to keep the Los Angeles Lakers afloat in the team’s opening matchup with the Clippers on Tuesday. Now with a bout against Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz on the horizon for […]

After starting the season on the road in San Antonio, the New York Knicks returned “home” on Friday for a matchup with crosstown rivals Brooklyn Nets. With battling fans of both teams in attendance for the battle of the boroughs, opposing chants were heard. Knicks fans rained down boos at the Barclays Center for Kyrie […]

A key failure during Magic Johnson’s brief tenure as Los Angeles Lakers president was his inability to swing a trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis. Now Johnson, 60, is fessing up to the idea that the failure to acquire Davis led to his downfall. Johnson resigned from his executive position within the […]

Utah Jazz small forward Bojan Bogdanovic will miss Friday night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Lakers with an ankle sprain. Bojan Bogdanovic is OUT for tonight’s game vs. the Lakers due to a left ankle sprain. — tribjazz (@tribjazz) October 25, 2019 The 30-year-old wing joined the Jazz this past offseason, signing a four-year, $73 […]

Toronto Raptors superfan and hip-hop recording artist Drake received a championship ring commemorating the Canadian team’s first title in franchise history. The “Hotline Bling” crooner showed off the bling on Instagram. Per Yahoo! Sports NBA on Twitter: Drake got his 💍 (via champagnepapi | IG) pic.twitter.com/npjoMt792q — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) October 23, 2019 Drake […]

Joining the NBA on TNT crew prior to opening night, now-retired Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade predicted a Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers meeting at the 2020 NBA Finals. The guys give their NBA Finals predictions 💯 pic.twitter.com/qnYACtGjh6 — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) October 23, 2019 The Lakers figure to be one of the […]

With the NBA’s 2019-20 regular season tipping off tonight, the NBA on TNT crew gave their predictions on the year, with Hall of Fame power forward Charles Barkley forecasting a Rookie of the Year award for Miami Heat shooting guard Tyler Herro. Chuck is already out here making guarantees 👀 pic.twitter.com/aqadkJspT4 — NBA on TNT […]

2018-19 NBA champions Toronto Raptors held their ring ceremony prior to their regular-season opening tilt against the New Orleans Pelicans. Watch the members of the Raptors receive their shiny prizes (via Bleacher Report): Raptors receive their championship rings 💍 pic.twitter.com/1bYSFv9RGF — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 22, 2019 Obviously absent was the 2019 Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard, […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey set off an unintended avalanche of controversy when he tweeted a photo expressing support for Hong Kong demonstrators protesting Chinese governance. Now NBA champion, Hall of Fame center and TNT analyst Shaquille O’Neal is weighing in on the situation. Speaking to his NBA on TNT co-hosts ahead of the […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Taurean Prince signed a contract extension with the Atlantic Division club this week, inking a two-year, $29 million deal. Now, Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson is reacting to the contract news, calling the “early call” on the 25-year-old a “commitment” on Brooklyn’s part. “That’s an early call. On his part too, right? […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is using Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam as motivation for an anticipated “breakout” season. Bridges said that Siakam is “big motivation” for him, especially after seeing the 25-year-old Cameroon native increase his numbers en route to an NBA championship and the 2019 Most Improved Player of the Year award. “Yeah, […]

Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney revealed he is “95 percent” sure to play in his team’s season-opening tilt against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kevon Looney says he is ‘95 percent’ sure he will play in Thursday’s opener against the Clippers. — Nick Friedell (@NickFriedell) October 22, 2019 After re-signing with the franchise in […]

The 2019-20 season starts off with the New Orleans Pelicans matched up with the reigning champ Toronto Raptors — but they’ll be without Zion Williamson. The main attraction will be missing as the 2019 draft’s first overall pick is out with a knee injury. Williamson’s athletic prowess in college almost single-handedly propelled ratings numbers during […]

Jets fans, look away. The New England Patriots were business as usual in New York’s Monday Night hosting duties against Tom Brady and company. Brady’s Patriots offense broke through for an opening-drive touchdown against the Jets on Monday, setting the NFL season’s record as the longest opening drive by number of plays, at 16 total, […]

While Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams had to sit on the sidelines for his team’s Week 7 matchup against the Oakland Raiders, he is still expressing pride over the lopsided victory for the Pack. The two-time Pro-Bowl wideout tweeted “So proud of my boys man,” and “Can’t wait to be back with y’all!” […]

Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman was tossed from Sunday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams after instigating a fight with two-time Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald. Now Donald is responding to the scuffle, which featured a huge height and weight difference between the 5-foot-8, 206-pound Freeman and 6-foot-1, 280-pound defensive end. Per […]

All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey just completed his first game with his new team, the Los Angeles Rams. The Rams dismantled the now 1-6 Atlanta Falcons in the Peach State, 37-10. Reacting to the first time after playing for the L.A. franchise, the former Jacksonville Jaguars defensive back rated his performance: Jalen Ramsey: “I played OK… […]

Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers became the seventh quarterback in NFL history to throw for five or more touchdown passes in five different games in his career. Per NFL Research on Twitter, the 35-year-old Green Bay Packers signal-caller joined Drew Brees, Peyton Manning, Tom Brady, Dan Marino, Ben Roethlisberger, and George Blanda in […]

San Francisco 49ers third-year running back Matt Breida left Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins and is being evaluated for a concussion, per the San Jose Mercury’s Cam Inman on Twitter. #49ers Matt Breida being evaluated for concussion — Cam Inman (@CamInman) October 20, 2019 The undefeated 49ers have looked at Breida as a source […]

The Detroit Lions took two huge blows on Sunday with running back Kerryon Johnson and cornerback Darius Slay sidelined for the remainder of their Week 7 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Injury updates: #Ravens WR Hollywood Brown is out. … The #Lions declare CB Darius Slay and RB Kerryon Johnson […]

Baltimore Ravens rookie wide receiver Marquise Brown is inactive against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported. Injury updates: #Ravens WR Hollywood Brown is out. … The #Lions declare CB Darius Slay and RB Kerryon Johnson out. … For MNF, #Patriots RB Rex Burkhead has been downgraded to out. — Ian Rapoport […]

The Minnesota Vikings are not taking any chances with prized wide receiver Adam Thielen, who was ruled out of the remainder of the Week 7 matchup with the Detroit Lions with a hamstring injury. .@Vikings rule WR Adam Thielen out with hamstring injury. #MINvsDET pic.twitter.com/eD8AwK2pE7 — NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019 The 29-year-old Thielen has […]

Green Bay Packers franchise quarterback Aaron Rodgers is having himself quite the game against the Oakland Raiders on Sunday. The Super Bowl champion broke out a throwback celebration—his “Discount Double Check” title belt—after rushing for a touchdown in the third quarter of the Week 7 matchup (via NFL). That @AaronRodgers12 title belt celebration is back! […]

The New Orleans Pelicans took a blow with the news that first overall pick Zion Williamson, the stud power forward out of Duke, is expected to miss several weeks due to a right knee ailment. Nevertheless, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has to plan for the immediate future, including the team’s nationally televised primetime matchup […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard and viral hero Alex Caruso is currently day-to-day as he nurses a bone contusion on his pelvis, the team announced on Sunday. After additional testing, Alex Caruso (bone contusion, pelvis) is considered day-to-day. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 20, 2019 The 25-year-old guard appeared in all of the Lakers’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James had his high school jersey sell for an incredible $187,500 bid at an auction on Saturday night: The jersey LeBron wore for his first SI cover sold for $187,500 early this morning in a @GoldinAuctions sale. Highest price paid for a LeBron jersey yet. pic.twitter.com/ChADQDxsSz — Darren Rovell […]

Two-time All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas did not play in his new team’s preseason, but the floor general could be back in time for the Washington Wizards’ first regular-season game — a road matchup with the Western Conference’s Dallas Mavericks. Thomas was initially expected to miss 6-8 weeks due to thumb surgery, which he underwent […]

New York Giants rookie quarterback Daniel Jones had a rough start in his team’s Week 7 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, throwing an early interception, which led to a second first-quarter touchdown by the NFC West franchise. However, Jones made up for it with a gorgeous dime to tight end Rhett Ellison for New York’s […]

Detroit Lions franchise quarterback Matthew Stafford made history on Sunday by surpassing 40,000 career passing yards—the fastest achievement in NFL history. The fastest QB to throw for 40,000 yards? That would be @Lions QB Matt Stafford. 👏 (by @pizzahut) pic.twitter.com/8lCrpJSSxs — NFL (@NFL) October 20, 2019 Stafford and the Lions are facing NFC North division […]

Second-year running back Chase Edmonds made history for the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday with two rushing touchdowns in the NFC West franchise’s Week 7 matchup with the New York Giants, per ESPN. Chase Edmonds is the first Cardinals player with two rushing TDs in the 1st quarter of a game since 1989 when Earl Ferrell […]

The Miami Heat made a bold move in the offseason, pushing a sign-and-trade deal for four-time All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler from the Philadelphia 76ers. Erik Spoeltra, however, liked the move and has taken note of the 30-year-old’s desire to win, comparing Butler to Hall of Fame center and Heat legend Alonzo Mourning. Per SiriusXM NBA […]