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The Green Bay Packers are hoping Jordan Love is the real deal after he takes over the reins of the offense, succeeding former NFL MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers somewhere down the road. The 26th overall pick of the 2020 NFL Draft is one step ahead in the development with a great day of practice, according […]

The sports and entertainment worlds were shocked by the sudden passing of “Black Panther” star Chadwick Boseman on Friday evening, as the 43-year-old succumbed to a four-year battle with colon cancer. Saturday, however, saw tributes pour out from mourners, like racing star Lewis Hamilton following his F1 pole position win at the Belgian Grand Prix. […]

A new report suggests Indiana Pacers star guard Victor Oladipo may not be in town for very long. According to Sam Amick in The Athletic, there are “rumblings” that Oladipo, 28, doesn’t plan on re-signing with the franchise when he becomes a free agent next year. Further, from Dan Feldman in NBC Sports’ Pro Basketball […]

The Philadelphia Eagles lost their starting left tackle for the season on Thursday as rising sophomore offensive lineman Andre Dillard injured his biceps. Dillard will be forced to undergo premature season-ending surgery and miss the 2020 campaign for Philadelphia, per NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. #Eagles left tackle Andre Dillard will miss this season with a […]

Retired Chicago Bears legendary linebacker Brian Urlacher is in hot water for his social media activity on Thursday. The United States is reeling from the latest attack on black life in the form of the Kenosha, Wisconsin, shooting by law enforcement, which paralyzed a father in Jacob Blake. Protests erupted this week, later seeing demonstrators […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic was the king of the bubble on Sunday, completing a 40-point triple-double masterpiece with a step-back 3-pointer in overtime to down the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4 of the first-round NBA playoff series. LUKA DONCIC WINS IT FOR THE MAVERICKS 😱pic.twitter.com/Gs684elVQu — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 23, 2020 Doncic, […]

The NBA had its first team advance in—and another eliminated from—the 2020 playoffs, located entirely in the Orlando “bubble.” The Boston Celtics swept their bitter rival Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, but the last minute of the game felt like an eternity. ESPN NBA broadcaster Doris Burke was not having the end of the game (and […]

Game 3 of the anticipated Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks first-round NBA playoff series saw star guard Luka Doncic leave the matchup with a sprained left ankle. In preparation to return to the lineup for the pivotal Game 4, the Mavs second-year guard had a ridiculous timeline of identifying the possible injury plus treatments. […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks up big in the second quarter in Game 3 of the first round of the 2020 NBA playoffs against the Orlando Magic, two players ended up getting intertwined with some malice. Bucks forward Marvin Williams and Magic forward James Ennis III were tangled up together resulting in some shoving between the […]

The NBA on TNT crew surprised Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse with a special, pre-recorded visit from someone very close to him. Nurse was ambushed by a messaged recorded by his former high school coach of Kuemper Catholic High School’s basketball team, Wayne Chandlee, who shared with him the news that he won the […]

Dallas Mavericks star guard Luka Doncic suffered a scary injury on Friday night in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Clippers, and now his status for the ever-crucial fourth game has been revealed. According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Doncic, with a sustained left ankle sprain, is “questionable” for Game 4 against Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, […]

FOX Sports OHIO broadcaster Thom Brennaman is in deep trouble on Wednesday evening after a hot mic picked up the longtime Cincinnati Reds announcer using a homophobic slur. Brennanman apparently thought he was off the air. However, the story gets even more twisted as Brennaman continued to broadcast for the Reds in the second game […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to trade one-time Pro Bowl defensive end Yannick Ngakoue, with The Athletic’s Michael Lombardi reporting the AFC South team is “extremely close” to pulling the trigger on a deal. According to NFL sources, Jacksonville is extremely close to trading Yannick Ngakoue today or tomorrow, have a firm offer in place–(hearing […]

The NBA announced its All-Seeding teams following the slate of final regular-season games played in the bubble in Orlando, Florida. Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard, who was instrumental to his team reaching the play-in game for the final seed in the Western Conference, won the “Bubble MVP” and lands on the All-Bubble […]

Alvin Gentry is out as New Orleans Pelicans head coach, as was reported on Saturday, following the Western Conference team’s poor showing in the NBA’s Orlando bubble. Could Houston Rockets coach Mike D’Antoni enter the fray next? According to NBC Sports’ Kurt Helin on Twitter, responding to podcaster Danny Leroux’s suggestion of a marriage between […]

San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle isn’t the only star tight end getting paid today, with Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce agreeing to a contract extension on Thursday. Kelce, 30, reportedly agreed to a four-year deal with the Chiefs today, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Tacking on his existing deal, the five-time Pro Bowl tight end […]

New England Patriots second-year quarterback Jarrett Stidham is all smiles while talking about the forthcoming starting-quarterback competition with new Pats signal-caller Cam Newton. Stidham, who turns 24 years old today, called the QB battle a “great opportunity” yesterday. “Honesty, I was excited,” Stidham said in a press conference on Friday, via Heavy.com. “What a great […]

The spotlight in Foxborough turned to sophomore quarterback Jarrett Stidham upon the free-agency departure of future Hall of Fame passer Tom Brady, but the New England Patriots second-year player doesn’t see himself as the “G.O.A.T.”s replacement. “I don’t really look at it like replacing Tom Brady,” Stidham said in a video shared by the Patriots […]

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star point-forward Ben Simmons will be going under the knife. The 24-year-old former Rookie of the Year winner injured his knee in a Thursday game against the Washington Wizards, which required the Australia native to leave the matchup. An MRI taken afterward came back clean, and an initial prognosis was day-to-day for Simmons. […]

New Orleans Pelicans star rookie power forward Zion Williamson is among three finalists for the NBA’s Rookie of the Year award in spite of appearing in 23 regular-season games thus far. The 2019 NBA Draft’s first overall pick out of Duke is joined by Memphis Grizzlies standout rookie point guard Ja Morant and Miami Heat […]

The NBA announced three finalists on Saturday for its Defensive Player of the Year award, with reigning MVP forward Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks among the trio. The three finalists for #KiaDPOY… @Giannis_An34, @AntDavis23 and @rudygobert27! pic.twitter.com/ygSrzjyi9Z — NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2020 Joining Antetokounmpo is Los Angeles Lakers star power forward Anthony Davis […]

The NBA announced the three finalists for the 2019-20 Most Improved Player award on Saturday, with Dallas Mavericks All-Star guard Luka Doncic among the trio. The three finalists for #KiaMIP… @Bam1of1, @luka7doncic and @B_Ingram13! pic.twitter.com/IytIoDjn00 — NBA (@NBA) August 8, 2020 Fellow first-time All-Star forwards Brandon Ingram of the New Orleans Pelicans and Bam Adebayo […]

Washington Football Team running back Derrius Guice was arrested on Friday and charged with domestic violence, according to NBC Sports Washington’s JP Finlay. Guice, 23, turned himself in to the Loudon County Sheriff’s office. Picture of Derrius Guice turning himself into Loudon County Sheriff's Office from @PostSports. Startling image here. pic.twitter.com/LYa5WJrorW — JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) […]

Buffalo Bills incoming rookie quarterback Jake Fromm was in hot water back in early June after the former Georgia Bulldog gunslinger was caught sending some very charged and racist text messages to friends. Fromm, then, apologized and, on Friday, during Buffalo’s training camp again expressed regret for his behavior, calling them immature and not reflective […]

Carolina Panthers veteran offensive tackle Russell Okung did not opt out of the 2020 NFL season, as the league’s deadline for players voluntarily opting out of the campaign amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic passed on Thursday afternoon. In spite of the passed deadline, Okung may nevertheless decide not to play in the 2020 season with […]

Denver Nuggets point guard Jamal Murray is officially out on Saturday for the Western Conference team’s opening matchup in the 2019-20 NBA restart in Orlando, Florida. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, Murray, who is nursing a hamstring injury, was putting up shots pregame before the Nuggets’ first restart game against the Miami Heat. However, the […]

The Green Bay Packers released names for their Reserve/COVID-19 list on Thursday, including veteran kicker Mason Crosby and second-year tight end Jace Sternberger, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Among those added to the COVID reserve list: #Bears NT John Jenkins, #Packers K Mason Crosby and TE Jace Sternberger, #Vikings OLB Anthony Barr. — Ian […]

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams was one of several high-profile names of NFL players deciding to opt out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Williams, 28, joined New England Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower and Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Marquise Goodwin as big names not to participate in the forthcoming campaign. Williams, […]

Former New York Jets star safety Jamal Adams is apparently already feeling very comfortable in his new home in the Pacific Northwest. On the call during his first media availability with the Seattle Seahawks since the trade executed last Saturday, the 24-year-old former LSU Tiger defensive back Adams said his plan is to “retire” with […]

The Dallas Cowboys and star quarterback Dak Prescott could not come to an agreement about a long-term contract—and one former Cowboys star is predicting Prescott is only going to make the franchise hurt for not signing him beyond the 2020 season. Former Cowboys fullback Daryl Johnston, who spent 11 seasons with Dallas and earning two […]

There has been plenty of buzz surrounding former New York Jets star safety Jamal Adams these past two weeks, but the new Seattle Seahawks defensive back is instead focused on another non-football-related important issue: justice for slain Louisville resident Breonna Taylor. Adams, 24, traded to the NFC West club from the Jets last Saturday for […]

The past offseason for former New York Jets star safety Jamal Adams has been quite difficult, but the moment when he found out he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks was one of pure joy. According to Adams, 24, during his first media availability on Thursday, via Gregg Bell of the Tacoma News Tribune, the […]

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is crushed by the recent developments that COVID-19 has brought to the NFL landscape, with two members of the defending Super Bowl team not participating in the 2020 season. Kelce, 30, told the media on Thursday during the Chiefs’ training camp, which opened on Tuesday, July 28, […]

The six-time Super Bowl champion New England Patriots officially have seven former players’ numbers retired by the franchise, although the AFC East organization could see two more added to the vaunted collection. With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski departed for sunny Tampa Bay, perhaps the Patriots will, after they leave the game, formally retire the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin opened up to reporters on Thursday about the harsh reality of maintaining the health and well-being of players, coaches, and officials during the 2020 NFL season. In his first media face-to-face of the 2020 training camp, which officially started sans preseason on Tuesday, the 48-year-old Super Bowl champion coach […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes is already an NFL MVP, Super Bowl MVP, and this offseason he broke a record with the richest contract signed in sports history. However, according to NFL Network’s annual “Top 100” players list, the 24-year-old Kansas City Royals part owner isn’t making any headway, landing at No. 4—the […]

Former Baylor University coach Matt Rhule is entering his first NFL season as head coach of the rapidly different-looking Carolina Panthers, but 2020 is going to be an unorthodox campaign for the first-year coach. Amid the Panthers’ quarantine due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, Rhule admitted to the challenge of conducting meetings and […]

Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Bashaud Breeland is looking to be the next member of the defending Super Bowl team to land a huge deal. Breeland, 28, tweeted on Monday afternoon his desire to sign for big money, calling it “respect” he deserves. I’m going for everything I never got in this league!! I want the […]

Arizona Cardinals living legend wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald is celebrating his 37th birthday at the end of August. However, the veteran—still active on the team’s roster—is a fixture on the NFL’s “Top 100” list. Fitzgerald lands at No. 69 on the prestigious list—his 10th consecutive placement there, according to Cardinals Wire. Fitzgerald, originally a third […]