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The Arizona Cardinals traded linebacker Isaiah Simmons Thursday to the New York Giants for a seventh-round pick in 2024. Coach Jonathan Gannon and general manager Monti Ossenfort spoke on Simmons’ trade. Via AZCardinals.com’s Darren Urban: “Isaiah did everything we asked of him,” Gannnon said. “Moving forward, this is the best way we want to play […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann said he was a huge fan of the late Kobe Bryant and used to “get so mad and argue” when people said LeBron James was a better basketball player than him. Via “Sessions” on Tidal League: “I used to get mad when people were like, ‘LeBron is better [than […]

ESPN analyst and First Take host Stephen A. Smith clapped back at Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball’s attempt to prove he is healthy. "You really going to sit poolside on the bench and think because you getting up and sitting down… that makes you healthy? … Bro, you ain't healthy." Stephen A. Smith claps back […]

Phoenix Suns starting center Deandre Ayton has plenty to prove. The former No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft is the most criticized player on his team’s roster and is looking to “change the narrative” around him in the 2023-24 season. Ayton said in an interview he feels like the world hates him. […]

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and guard Devin Booker played in a scrimmage with fellow NBA players filmed by Through the Lens. The two Suns helped lead their team to a 111-89 win (the first team to 110 points won the scrimmage). Durant exploded with 45 points in the scrimmage, and Booker, who was a […]

Former New England Patriots tight ends coach and current New York Giants coach Brian Daboll praised former tight end Rob Gronkowski for his work ethic but said he is unlikely to come out of retirement. Via Sports Illustrated: “Well, I am close with Rob, so I got a lot of respect and admiration,” Daboll said. […]

ESPN analyst and former NBA player Kendrick Perkins claimed the Philadelphia 76ers’ 2023-24 season is “already a failure” in an appearance with “First Take” Monday morning. "This season for the Philadelphia 76ers is already a failure. If I was Philly, I would blow the whole thing up right now and I would start with building […]

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day said there is no winner yet of the team’s quarterback battle between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown. Via 11W’s Dan Hope: “Our staff feels confident with both of them,” Day said. Day said he asked his coaching staff who they thought should start, and he said answers were “split […]

Phoenix Suns guard Eric Gordon and center Deandre Ayton helped lead Bahamas men’s basketball team to a win over Argentina in an Olympic pre-qualifying tournament final Sunday night, 82-75. Bahamas advanced to a qualifying tournament next summer, where it will have a chance to compete for its first-ever Olympic berth. Gordon led Bahamas with 27 […]

The Phoenix Suns signed former Kansas basketball center Udoka Azubuike to a two-way contract earlier this month. Azubuike, who earned consensus second-team All-American honors in 2020, has played in three NBA seasons with the Utah Jazz. “Udoka possesses amazing imposes size and the ability to finish around the rim,” Suns president of basketball operations and […]

Former Phoenix Suns point guard and current Golden State Warrior Chris Paul still can’t believe he is with his new team. Via “Sloane Knows!” Podcast on YouTube: Question: “If a time traveler told Clippers or Rockets you that you’d be on the Warriors, what do you think you would say?” Chris Paul: “Hell nah. Ain’t […]

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald said he is not where he wants to be at this point of season preparations. Via Yahoo! Sports: “I feel like I ain’t where I want to be, but I feel like I’m getting better,” Donald said. “I did some good things and I did some things I […]

The San Francisco 49ers have signed linebacker La’Darius Hamilton after a “successful workout,” according to KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. The 49ers will have to make another move to free up space for Hamilton on their 90-man roster. Hamilton, who is entering his third NFL season, played the last two years with the Green Bay […]

Former Ohio State football quarterback and current Houston Texan CJ Stroud offered his take on the Buckeyes’ quarterback battle between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown. Via The Columbus Dispatch: “I think he’s definitely ready,” Stroud said of McCord, who was his teammate for his final two years with Ohio State. “He’s very accurate, very smart, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin has been dealing with an “arm issue” for the past four to six weeks, manager Dave Roberts said following the team’s 11-3 loss to the Miami Marlins Friday night. Gonsolin allowed five home runs and 10 runs total in the game. The Los Angeles Times’ Mike DiGiovanna said in […]

The New York Mets are planning to play catcher Francisco Alvarez less for the remainder of the season, according to Newsday. The Mets are “thinking Alvarez will play something like three of every five games the rest of the way,” the report said. Alvarez, who is in his second MLB season, has already played more […]

Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Odell Beckham is fired up that the team signed defensive end Jadeveon Clowney Friday. Via his X account: Fireeeeeee!! — Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) August 18, 2023 Beckham and Clowney each signed one-year deals to play with the Ravens this season. Both players are 30 years old. Clowney was a second-team […]

The Baltimore Ravens are signing defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Clowney signed a one-year deal with the Ravens. Clowney visited the Ravens earlier this month and was presented a contract offer, according to CBS Sports’ Josina Anderson. He then took a visit with the Jacksonville Jaguars. […]

The Phoenix Suns are among the favorites to win the 2023-24 NBA title. Here are 11 must-watch games on the Suns’ schedule this season. 1. Oct. 24 at Warriors (Opening Night) The Suns open their 2023-24 season on the road against the Golden State Warriors. They will face former starting point guard Chris Paul, who […]

Former Phoenix Suns and current Brooklyn Nets forwards Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson will return to Phoenix to play the Suns Dec. 13. This is the first time they will play against the Suns in their respective careers. Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson will return to Phoenix Dec. 13. Kevin Durant’s return to Brooklyn will […]

The Phoenix Suns will have arguably their best team in franchise history on the floor for the 2023-24 NBA season. The Suns have superstars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant, who are widely regarded as two of the top-10 players in the NBA, and three-time All-Star Bradley Beal. This is arguably the best scoring trio in […]

Colorado football tight ends coach Tim Brewster praised quarterback Shedeur Sanders, calling him a “top level” player at his position. Via DNVR Buffs’ Jake Schwanitz: Coach Brew starts by saying: “We’ve got a top level quarterback. He’s elite. Shedeur is playing with a confidence and poise, he processes extremely well.”#SkoBuffs🦬 — Jake Schwanitz (@JakeDNVR) August […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud will start Saturday’s preseason game versus the Miami Dolphins, coach DeMeco Ryans said. #Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announced that CJ Stroud will once again be starting for Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Houston is yet to announce who will be their Week 1 starting QB when they […]

The Phoenix Suns added to their frontcourt depth this offseason by signing forward Chimezie Metu, who played the last three seasons for the Sacramento Kings. Metu, who is 26 years old, is entering his sixth NBA season. He started 20 games for the Kings in 2021-22 and averaged 21.3 minutes per game. However, his role […]

The NBA announced the schedule for its inaugural in-season tournament Tuesday. The Phoenix Suns are in Group A of the Western Conference, which also includes the Los Angeles Lakers, Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies. The winner of the group will automatically advance to an eight-team knockout round. The Suns could also make […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Justyn Ross was spotted at the team’s practice Thursday after he was carted off Wednesday with a leg/hamstring injury, according to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov. He later had a touchdown in a team period. Justyn Ross elevates in the back of the endzone for six 🐰 pic.twitter.com/V13UpTTXq3 — KC […]

The Phoenix Suns revealed their four-game schedule for the NBA’s in-season tournament Tuesday. The Suns play their Pacific division rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, at home Friday Nov. 10 before games against the Utah Jazz, Portland Trail Blazers and Memphis Grizzlies. The Suns have three of their group games on national television. They play the […]

Deandre Ayton is the most criticized player on the Phoenix Suns’ roster. Monday night, he showed in the Bahamian national team’s 109-68 win over Cuba in an Olympic pre-qualifying tournament he is looking to silence his critics. Ayton finished with 22 points on 10-of-14 shooting, a plus/minus of +37 and 10 rebounds in the Bahamas’ […]

Former NFL running back Sony Michel shut down a rumor from a user on ‘X,’ which is formerly known as Twitter, that he died in a motorcycle accident Sunday by posting “fake news” Monday afternoon. https://twitter.com/BeantownUS/status/1691229447033065474 Fake news — Sony Michel (@Flyguy2stackz) August 14, 2023 A user with the name “BeatinTheBookie.com,” which is a website […]

Paul Pierce has called out Dwyane Wade and insisted he had a better career than the former Miami Heat star. Monday, the Heat issued a subtle jab at Pierce when they posted Wade’s Hall of Fame resume on ‘X’ and took a shot at Pierce’s nickname, “The Truth.” this resume is the truth. #WadeHOF pic.twitter.com/UmEhBCoQ9F […]

Stephen A. Smith is known for his boisterous personality and humor as the host of ESPN’s “First Take.” Perhaps the most memorable moment of his career was his epic rant on the Los Angeles Lakers’ trade for Pau Gasol, which sent former No. 1 overall pick Kwame Brown to the Memphis Grizzlies. Brown is widely […]

Mikal Bridges praised USA basketball teammate and Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and insisted he should be respected for his game at this time. Via the Los Angeles Times: “This ain’t no underdog s— no more,” Bridges said. “He’s here.” Reaves, who went undrafted in 2021, has carved a big role for the Los […]

Alabama football under Nick Saban has been one of the best dynasties in modern sports. The Crimson Tide have won six national championships since the 2009 season and have not lost more than two games since 2010. Monday, the preseason AP Top 25 was released and Alabama football is shockingly not a top-3 team. The […]

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan praised quarterback Sam Darnold’s performance in the team’s first preseason game Sunday versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Via The Athletic’s David Lombardi: “I thought he did a great job,” Shanahan said. “Came in there in the second half. You’re there with the twos and threes (second- and third-team) on […]

USC football quarterback Caleb Williams, rush end Jamil Muhammad and running back MarShawn Lloyd praised freshman linebacker Tackett Curtis for his impact in fall camp. Via The Athletic’s Antonio Morales: “If I had to call him something, he’s a destroyer,” Williams said. “He’ll run down people whether they’re ahead of him by 20 yards, whether […]

The Phoenix Suns unveiled their preseason schedule Monday, which includes a first game against their former coach, Monty Williams, and the Detroit Pistons. 2023 Phoenix Suns Preseason Schedule ☄️ pic.twitter.com/4pEswHrN3O — Phoenix Suns (@Suns) August 14, 2023 The Suns begin preseason play Sunday, Oct. 8 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., at noon PT. […]

Former Denver Nuggets and current Orlando Magic guard Garry Harris claimed Nikola Jokic did not care if he won the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award, which was given to Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. Via “Club 520 Podcast”: "He literally has no ego… he didn't really want to win the MVP this year. Once […]

The Phoenix Suns made the biggest trade of the offseason thus far when they acquired Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards. The Suns also received Jordan Goodwin, who could be the team’s backup point guard in 2023-24. Here is his player analysis, from ClutchPoints: Trade to Phoenix Goodwin, who is 24 years old, went undrafted […]

Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton revealed why he left his first-team offense on the field for a fourth series in Friday’s 18-17 loss to the Arizona Cardinals in the preseason. Via 9News’ Mike Klis on ‘X’: Sean Payton on sending offense out for 4th series. #9sports pic.twitter.com/LSOqxu1KQY — Mike Klis (@mikeklis) August 12, 2023 “I […]