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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 […]

Remember when rapper Iggy Azalea and Nick Young were one of the most fun athlete/artist celebrity couples? Yeah, those days are obviously over, and what was once a sweet relationship between the two has now turned into one that’s defined by bitterness and occasional volleys of subtle shots on social media since their breakup. Young […]

The Cleveland Browns have put wide receiver Josh Gordon on to the team’s active roster, which means the enigmatic downfield threat will be eligible to play in the team’s regular-season opener, according to Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. Gordon has spent a big chunk of his time this offseason sorting out personal matters […]

Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: The New England Patriots are the heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl. Sportsbook giant Bovada, like most in the industry, is listing the Patriots the chalks to win Super Bowl 53, as the team is priced or 6/1 or +600 in American odds. Super Bowl LIII […]

Behind a flimsy offensive line last season, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson frequently hit the ground under pressure in the pocket as his protection unit allowed the 10th most sacks in the league. Wilson, however, sounds full of confidence in the team’s O-line heading into the new season, per Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times. […]

A tattoo company has taken their issues to the court over NBA 2K’s alleged copyright infringement by featuring NBA players, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, and their body inks on the game without the permission of Solid Oak Sketches, the plaintiff in this case. According to Eriq Gardner of the Hollywood Reporter, the […]

A pair of free agents looking for a new team to latch on have worked out with the New Orleans Pelicans, with Tyrone Wallace and Ty Lawson paying the said team a visit this week, Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype reports. Wallace, who was a second-round draft pick by the Utah Jazz in the 2016 […]

Philadelphia 76ers big man Joel Embiid is back at it again. Embiid, who used to woo LeBron James into teaming up with him and Ben Simmons in Sixers uniform, recently posted an Instagram image that shows him trying to seal at the post against the four-time MVP during this year’s All-Star Game. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm4gm7LFLze/ It’s uncertain […]

Last Thursday, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, along with his sister, Asia, made showed up in a ceremony by the Standing Rock Sioux tribe to get their traditional Native American Lakota names. Irving was granted the name “Hela,” while his sister was given the name “Tatanka Winyan,” therefore completing their recognition of the tribe that […]

Here are two facts about former Los Angeles Lakers forward Mychal Thompson: he is the father of Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson and is a proud lover of Andre Iguodala’s arms. All Men shud hav Andre Iguadola Arms — Mychal Thompson (@champagnennuts) August 24, 2018 Now that we have nourished your knowledge with […]

The NBA is a weird place. It’s where products of barbershop talk, as ridiculous as they may sound, can turn into a reality several months or a couple of years later. Back in 2016, bringing up the idea of Kevin Durant joining the Golden State Warriors was extremely laughable; and then he did. However, even […]

Out of the countless number of players who have played the game of basketball, Bill Simmons says the most powerful in terms of brute strength are LeBron James, Shaquille O’Neal, and Wilt Chamberlain (not in any particular order). During a recent episode of the Bill Simmons Podcast with guest Ryen Russillo, the founder of Ringer.com […]

Even though it’s been over two years since he hung up his sneakers, Kobe Bryant remains to be a figure fellow athlete look up to. That includes players from different sports such as Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr, who grew up taking learning from the Black Mamba’s renowned discipline and borderline manic work ethic In […]

Randall Cobb and Jordy Nelson played seven seasons together with the Green Bay Packers. They’re no longer on the same boat, though, as Nelson is now a member of the Oakland Raiders receiving unit. Cobb recently appeared in the NFL Network and candidly spoke about how unusual it is for him to see his former […]

The Cleveland Browns dodged two bullets on the injury front. The Browns got a huge sigh of relief after learning that quarterback Tyrod Taylor is going to be just fine after dislocation his pinkie finger during Thursday’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rookie cornerback Denzel Ward, meanwhile, also escaped with apparently just a minor […]

Tight end Julius Thomas is walking away from football. Thomas, who last played for the Miami Dolphins, published a piece on the Players Tribune on Friday to announce his decision, while also showing which direction he’ll go next in life. According to Thomas, his time away from the sport will be spent in school, as […]

A Los Angeles Lakers player who goes by the name of LeBron James was at the Nike World Headquarters on Thursday to participate in a game of kickball. It’s not his sport, but he had fun anyway; so much fun, that he found himself getting possessed by the music of Astroworld, as Drake’s verse in SICKO […]

The Kansas City Chiefs are about to discover what life will be like for them after the Alex Smith era, but as early as now, wide receiver Tyreek Hill believes that his team’s offense is going to be through the roof with him and quarterback Patrick Mahomes leading the way. Showing that he has all […]

Fox Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer is enamored of Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. As a testament to that, Glazer raved about Mayfield’s abilities and even heaped one particular praise for the rookie that probably raised some eyebrows, per Chris Wesseling of NFL.com. “When Baker Mayfield rolls out and throws — and I know the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have put up a tarp in the vicinity of their practice field, the purpose of which can be perceived as the team’s way of addressing its espionage paranoia. Speaking in front of reporters after a Steelers practice on Thursday, head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t offer any particular explanation for the tarp setup, […]

The Houston Rockets will experience a seamless transition into the age of Carmelo Anthony. That’s coming straight from the mouth of reigning NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden, who tells The Players’ Tribune that there’s not going to be any problem in Anthony’s assimilation with the Rockets. “When you got that many high IQ guys […]