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The New England Patriots march into Week 1 of the 2018 NFL season as the favorites to lift the Vince Lombardi Trophy. Yet, the final 53-man roster that head coach Bill Belichick will be counting on to deliver the goods has yet to be sculpted down to size. With roster cuts just around the corner, […]

Cleveland Browns linebacker Mychal Kendricks could find himself in jail for 8-12 months if convicted of insider trading. This is according to a legal analyst who spoke with Cody Benjamin of CBS Sports. They shared some additional details about the possible sentence. Spoke with attorney/legal analyst David Weinstein. He estimates Browns LB Mychal Kendricks is […]

With the trade of Teddy Bridgewater to the New Orleans Saints, it’s safe to assume that Sam Darnold will be the starter for the New York Jets when they open their regular season campaign this year (NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport even reported as much). Even if Bridgewater remained in New York, it hardly would’ve been a […]

Paxton Lynch has not particularly performed well in the training camp and in the preseason games, which has led some to believe that the quarterback is not going to make the final 53-man roster of the Denver Broncos. Coupled with Chad Kelly’s promotion as Case Keenum’s main backup, Lynch’s future in Denver has only grown […]

Wide receiver Ryan Switzer has found a new home in the NFL – again. Drafted last year in the fourth round by the Dallas Cowboys, he was sent to the Oakland Raiders last April in exchange for Jihad Ward. Four months later, he got traded again, this time to the Pittsburgh Steelers together with a […]

On Tuesday night, Los Angles Lakers forward LeBron James’ show, The Shop, made its debut on HBO, with New York Giants star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., as among the pilot’s guests. One of the subjects discussed in the episode was the increased challenges for black athletes compared to their white counterparts to act without […]

Julian Edelman will not be available for the first four games of the regular season for the New England Patriots due to a suspension stemming from his violation of the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancing drugs. Four games is a significant amount of time to be away from regular season football, and being put in a […]

Football Hall of Famer Cris Carter wants people to know that in his eyes, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster is not yet a No. 1 wideout. During a recent episode of First Things First: Cris Carter and Nick Wright on Fox Sports 1, Carter conveyed that burning take, pointing to the presence of a […]

Chicago Bears prized rookie linebacker Roquan Smith continues to keep his team’s fans hanging in anticipation for his NFL debut. Smith, who recently just ended a holdout that lasted for 29 days and saw him miss 16 practice sessions, has been declared out for the Bears’ preseason finale this Thursday against the Buffalo Bills by […]

If money was the top priority of quarterback Kirk Cousins in the NFL, then the New York Jets could have spent a first-round pick on another player than Sam Darnold. The first part of the film that documented Cousins’ search process of a new team during this year’s free agency period is now up online, […]

Well, that was fast. Just a day after the Detroit Lions signed defensive end Robert Ayers to a contract, the team decided on Tuesday that the veteran is not part of their future plans anymore, with Michael Rothstein of ESPN reporting that the NFC North team has now released the pass rusher. The Lions have […]

Manu Ginobili announced his retirement from basketball on Monday, sending Twitter into a frenzy. From casual NBA fans to the superstars who play the game, everyone had something good to say about the former San Antonio Spurs guard. At least one, however, reached out to Ginobili to talk not about his past, but his future. […]

Pro athletes are truly the fancy of Iggy Azalea. After a failed relationship with NBA champion Nick Young and an ephemeral affair with Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, Azalea was recently seen together with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler, according to The Blast. Iggy Azalea — who was rumored to be dating Kylie Jenner’s ex, […]

The Utah Jazz have added a new player to their roster in the form of guard Trey Lewis. According to the Jazz’, the team has signed Lewis to a deal, and though the details of the contract were not made available, star Donovan Mitchell did not do a fine job of hiding his feelings over […]

After finally breaking out as an All-Star last season, Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo remains motivated to enhance his game even more. But he’s not only thinking of himself. Displaying a trait of a good leader, Oladipo brought along with him his team to his summer camp in Miami to let them experience the training […]

Miami Heat legend and free agent Dwyane Wade has yet to sign a new contract with an NBA team, but for the meantime, he’s busy getting his body in shape. In fact, Wade recently hosted a collection of NBA players, including Jimmy Butler and CJ McCollum, in San Clemente for a training camp. Dwyane Wade […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges is going with the Swoosh. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Bridges has signed a four-year deal with Nike. Charlotte Hornets rookie Miles Bridges, the No. 12 overall pick in the NBA draft, has signed a four-year endorsement deal with Nike, sources tell The Athletic. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) […]

The Memphis Grizzlies and Kobi Simmons have parted ways after the team waived the guard on Tuesday. Simmons went unselected in last year’s NBA Draft, but the Arizona Wildcats product managed to find his way into the league when the Grizzlies inked him to a two-way deal in July 2017. He spent most of last […]

If it was up to Asante Samuel, he’d have his bust displayed in Canton the moment he becomes eligible. Samuel can be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as soon as next year, and according to the man himself, he has the numbers and overall credentials to warrant ownership of the prestigious NFL […]

Tennessee Titans fans may be a bit worried about the health of Delanie Walker but the tight end tried to allay their fears by expressing his confidence in his availability to hit the field once Week 1 of the regular season comes around, per Jim Wyatt of Titans Online. “I am very confident that I’ll […]

Assuming he’ll pass his physical, running back Ja’Quan Gardner will soon become the newest member of the San Francisco 49ers. That’s according to Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area, who also notes that after he Gardner clears his physical, San Francisco will deploy him in the team’s final preseason game this Thursday against the […]

Cleveland Browns rookie Denzel Ward sustained a back injury last week during a 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Eagles, and though the injury isn’t a serious one, the choice of words by defensive coordinator Gregg Williams while talking about the cornerback’s tackling approach earned a red flag from head coach Hue Jackson. Jackson was not […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers continue to be without running back Le’Veon Bell, who is still sitting out until the start of the regular season. But that has given second-year running back James Conner the opportunity to get reps in to serve as a backfield option for Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers offense. Speaking of Roethlisberger, he […]

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joe Haden is loving what he’s seeing from his teammate and rookie safety Terrell Edmunds so far over the short time they’ve been together on the team. Speaking with Chase Williams of WPXI, Haden bared that he’s impressed with Edmunds’ development so far, and most especially, with how the newcomer has harnessed […]

The New York Knicks haven’t been a serious title contender for several years now. The last time they made the playoffs was in 2013, when Carmelo Anthony was still the man in Gotham. The playoff drought is likely to continue into the next season for the Knicks, but the 2019 free agency period offers New […]

Finally, New England Patriots rookie running back Sony Michel has made his way back to the team’s practice on Monday, according to Mark Reiss of ESPN. Progress on the injury front for the Patriots: Rookie RB Sony Michel makes his first appearance on the practice field since Aug. 1. Starting right tackle Marcus Cannon also […]

The Detroit Lions made a move aimed at fortifying their defensive line on Monday, as the team announced their signing of defensive end Robert Ayers, according to Michael Rothstein of ESPN. The transaction came in the midst of the Lions’ lack of activity on their pass rush during their first three preseason games. Over that […]

The New England Patriots wide receiving unit has thinned of late after parting ways with Kenny Britt and Eric Decker. Britt was released by the Patriots last week, as the veteran wide receiver continues to struggle with his health. A hamstring injury he sustained in June significantly affected his ability to join the team in […]

Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey is back at it again. Upon getting whiff of the news that the New York Giants have signed star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to a five-year $95 million extension deal, Ramsey picked up his phone and added hype to his upcoming matchup with the wideout in Week 1 of […]

Bill Belichick and the New England Patriots have seemingly made sure that they will have the services of one of the best young offensive linemen in the game for years to come after Shaq Mason agreed to terms with the team to a five-year, $50 million deal on Monday. It may not manifest on his […]

Manu Ginobili’s decision to walk away from the game of basketball on Monday has sent shockwaves across the league and coaxed several reactions on social media from his NBA brothers, including Golden State Warriors sharpshooter and two-time Most Valuable Player, Stephen Curry. In a message posted on his verified Instagram account, Curry gave Ginobili nothing […]

If there’s one thing Manu Ginobili did not like during his NBA career, it’s the game being delayed by non-human creatures. The Argentinian and former San Antonio Spurs shooting guard had his fair share of battles on the basketball court, but at least one did not have him squaring off with a fellow player. Back […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving can leave his team next year by not picking up his player option for the 2019-20 season. For months, it’s been rumored that Irving could eventually leave the Celtics the moment he gets the chance to make his own call, but for Adrian Wojnarowksi of ESPN, Boston has done […]

The preseason phase of the NFL calendar is about to end, which means we’re just counting down the days before REAL football commences and, at the same time, the first week of fantasy football is played. But before that, we should be looking forward to our respective fantasy leagues’ drafts. By and large, most fantasy […]

New York Giants prized rookie running back Saquon Barkley recently dealt with a hamstring issue that hampered his preparation for his first season in the NFL, but that’s now behind him. According to Matt Lombardo of NJ.com, Barkley has resumed engaging as a full participant in practice. Rookie running back Saquon Barkley returned to practice […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are adding some depth to their forward positions. According to a report by Scott Keepfer of The Greenville News, the Thunder have signed former Clemson Tigers star Donte Grantham to a one-year deal. Brett Dawson of The Oklahoma reports the deal is a non-guaranteed training camp contract. While Grantham may be […]

There’s a new great wall in China, and it’s one that’s not tangible nor is made to stave off Mongolian invaders. Instead, it’s an abstract divide that cuts right through the middle of the country’s basketball-loving population, with one side being filled by LeBron James supporters and the other occupied by diehards of Los Angeles […]

There’s arguably no better player in the NBA than LeBron James when it comes to elevating the level of play of his teammates. And since James is now with the Los Angeles Lakers, that distinct talent of his is expected to manifest right away on the court. Among the players whom Lakers scouting director Jesse Buss […]

Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan is part of at least two exclusive clubs, either of which most people would not make it to even if they’re given ten more tries at life. Aside from being a basketball Hall of Famer, the former Chicago Bulls shooting guard is also part of the world’s billion-dollar group of […]