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The Golden State Warriors suspended forward Jordan Bell for one game after the 24-year-old forward charged an unknown purchase at the hotel to assistant coach Mike Browns’ name. According to Anthony Slater and Sam Amick of the Athletic, this was the reason that Bell did not play during Golden State’s 118-103 victory over the Grizzlies on Wednesday […]

Sports Illustrated has coined the term “octopus” for when a player who scores a two-point conversion is also the one who scored the preceding touchdown. Two players are tied with three octopi each: Randy Moss and Todd Gurley. In fact, Gurley had all three of his this season, and two of them came in the same […]

With Nick Foles enjoying life as a much richer man in Jacksonville, the Philadelphia Eagles are looking to lock up 26-year-old starter Carson Wentz. Monday, general manager Howie Roseman re-emphasized the team’s interest in extending Wentz’s contract and continuing to build around the quarterback, via Charean Williams of ProFootballTalk:  “We’re incredibly optimistic about the 2019 […]

Earlier this month, former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Za’Darius Smith signed a four-year, $66 million contract with the Green Bay Packers. With a $20 million signing bonus and $34.5 million paid out during the first two years, Smith decided to put that money to good use on March 22, buying his mother Sharon a home in their native […]

There’s been a revolving door of quarterbacks in Denver since the Broncos won the Super Bowl with Peyton Manning under center. They went from one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time to Trevor Siemian, Paxton Lynch, Brock Osweiler, and Case Keenum. On Feb. 13, the organization announced that they had traded for former Baltimore […]

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft released a statement in which he apologized for being charged with the solicitation of a prostitute on Saturday. “In deference to the judicial process, I have remained silent these past several weeks,” Kraft said in his first comments since being named in the Florida prostitution sting. “To correct some […]

The New York Giants are bringing back linebacker Nate Stupar.  He signed with the Giants after being released by the Saints in early September. He played 338 special teams snaps and the 31-year-old, finished last season tied for second among all Giants in special-teams tackles. Stupar was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons, an Australia native, expressed his support for Will Connolly, better known now as “Egg Boy,” by writing the teenager’s new moniker on his sneakers before a game against the Charlotte Hornets. Connolly, broke an egg on the head of far-right Australian Senator, Fraser Anning, after Anning implied that Muslim immigration to […]

Quarterback Tyler Bray is sticking with head coach Matt Nagy in Chicago. Bray began his NFL career with Nagy in Kansas City in 2013, and followed his offensive coordinator tot Chicago last year. Yesterday, he signed another one-year deal with the Bears. Last season, Bray was waived by Chicago in September, only to be signed […]

It has been a season to forget for the 20-52 Chicago Bulls, but the look on Lauri Markkanen’s face implies that he’ll be sure to remember this dunk from teammate Antonio Blakeney during their 116-101 win against the Phoenix Suns: Lauri couldn't believe it 😂 pic.twitter.com/4mCkSxLUM9 — Bleacher Report NBA (@BR_NBA) March 19, 2019 Near […]

Newly signed Chicago Bears safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix isn’t waiting until the tail of his career to go ring chasing. The former Green Bay Packer signed a one-year deal with the Bears in hopes of getting that pesky Super Bowl win out of the way while he’s still young. “You see so many guys get […]

A lot happened between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Leonard Fournette during the 2018 season, and not much of it would be described as productive. However, as the Jaguars released running back Carlos Hyde, it’s obvious that the franchise has put a lot of faith in Fournette, and executive vice president of football operations Tom Coughlin, confirmed […]

It was a bittersweet return to Boston for the Celtics’ former point guard Isaiah Thomas. He and the Denver Nuggets won 114-105, clinching a spot in the playoffs and Thomas received a touching tribute from the Celtics organization and fans. However, Thomas played just six minutes and didn’t score. After the game, Denver coach Mike […]

After thirteen years in the NFL, defensive tackle Haloti Ngata decided to hang up his cleats and his pads this offseason. Giving new meaning to the phrase, going out on top, Ngata posted a message on his Instagram account announcing his decision along with a photo of him atop Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvJUFZ7Dq58/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=4a24nd4aqozw Ngata was a […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive end Vinny Curry is set to visit with the Cincinnati Bengals today. The Buccaneers released Curry last month, saving them $8 million in cap space. The 30-year-old pass rusher is a former Philly second round pick. He signed a three-year deal worth $23 million with $6.5 million guaranteed to […]

There are definitely some perks when it comes to playing for LeBron James’ old coach. New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale’s time as an assistant coach with the Miami Heat overlapped with James’ tenure, and the two have remained close. Sunday, after the Knicks beat the Los Angeles Lakers when Mario Hezonja blocked James’ […]

From one AFC East team to another, the Buffalo Bills beefed up their offensive line by signing former New England Patriot LaAdrian Waddle to a one-year deal. The Patriots used Waddle, a tackle, as a spot starter during his three-plus seasons in New England. He appeared in 28 games with seven starts over the past […]

As the Houston Rockets prepare for the playoffs, James Harden tells reporters that he wants to play in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer. The tournament takes place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 15 in China. Harden—along with Rockets teammates Chris Paul and Eric Gordon—is on the national team roster, along with 33 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may be on the verge of being mathematically eliminated from this year’s playoffs, but the organization did receive good news in regards to young forward Brandon Ingram. The former second-overall pick  was sidelined for the year after he was diagnosed with  a deep venous thrombosis in his right arm, but according […]

Former New England Patriots’ defensive end Trey Flowers can’t wait to be reunited with his old defensive coordinator Matt Patricia in Detroit. The four-year veteran signed a five-year, $90 million deal with the Lions yesterday and expressed his excitement to be playing for the second-year head coach. “He taught me a lot of things, developed […]

The Indianapolis Colts entered the 2019 offseason with over $100 million in cap space, more than any other team in the league. After signing wide receiver Devin Funchess to a one-year deal worth up to $13 million, the Colts are turning to look at their secondary and they may be hoping to pair former Green […]

From the Ravens to the Cardinals, a longtime staple of the Baltimore defense is ready to prove himself in some different plumage. After 16 seasons with the Ravens, linebacker Terrell Suggs signed a one-year $7 million contract with the Cardinals. When asked about any potential differences in his game, the 36-year-old Suggs said this to […]

Four years and four cities. Over the course of his last four seasons, one of the Cleveland Browns’ newest pass rushers, Sheldon Richardson, has bounced around the country. Now he hopes to have found a home in Ohio. Richardson spent the first four years of his career with the New York Jets, before being traded […]

In an offseason that has so far been defined by huge moves, the Denver Broncos, according to John Elway, the team’s general manager and president of football operations, are remaining patient. According to James Palmer of the NFL Network, Elway told him the prices on players are too high for them, and they’ll wait to […]

Running got a bit harder for Los Angeles Rams running back Todd Gurley with guard Rodger Saffold signing with the Tennessee Titans. However, Gurley expressed his gratitude for one of his blockers on Twitter yesterday. Congrats @Rodger_Saffold thanks for everything bro. — Todd Gurley II (@TG3II) March 13, 2019 Saffold’s deal with the Titans is […]

Trent Brown signed a four-year contract with the Oakland Raiders worth $66 million and a $36.25 million guaranteed, the most ever paid for an offensive lineman. This year, Brown started 16 games at left tackle for the NFL champions, the New England Patriots, and had a dominant postseason. During last offseason, Brown was traded to New […]

Fox Sports commentator Skip Bayless wasted no time in raining on New York Jets fans’ parade. While their neighbors, the Giants fans, were mourning the loss of star wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., Jets fans were celebrating their team signing the former All-Pro running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Le’Veon Bell. Bayless however, isn’t ready […]

When you trade away Antonio Brown, you need to make sure that you at least hold on to your other receivers. As reported by Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Pittsburgh Steelers have agreed to a one-year deal with wideout Eli Rogers. The #Steelers are re-signing WR Eli Rogers on a 1-year deal, source […]

Teams are always forced to make difficult decisions around free agency, however, adding star wide receiver Antonio Brown to you roster makes some choices a little easier to make. According to Michael Gehlken of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the Oakland Raiders are going to be unable to afford to resign tight end Jared Cook after […]

After the Seattle Seahawks reached a new deal with linebacker Mychal Kendricks on Wednesday, there was concern about the team’s ability to also bring back linebacker K.J Wright. However, according to Josina Anderson of ESPN, the Seahawks were in fact able to re-sign the former fourth-round pick, Wright told her in a text message, “I […]

The Browns signed Demetrius Harris to officially add another new target for quarterback Baker Mayfield.  According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Browns have signed the former Kansas City Chiefs tight end to a two-year deal. Browns are giving former Chiefs’ TE Demetrius Harris a 2-year, $6 million deal that includes $3.25M guaranteed, per source. […]

The Houston Texans signed safety Tashaun Gipson. He will be the Texans’ replacement for  Tyrann Mathieu. According to Adam Caplan of Sirius XM NFL, Gipson’s three-year deal with the Texans is worth $22.5 million with $11.3 million fully guaranteed at signing, he’ll earn a minimum of $8.05m in his first year. Chiefs will sign Mathieu, […]

Newly signed Buffalo Bills wide receiver John Brown posted a tweet thanking fans of the Baltimore Ravens for their support. https://twitter.com/Jwalk_back12/status/1105824258691862528 Brown had signed a one-year $5 million deal with Baltimore last offseason after an injury-plagued 2017. He played in all 16 games with the Ravens, catching 42 passes for 715 yards and five touchdowns. […]

The Miami Dolphins are keeping receiver DeVante Parker. He is staying with the Dolphins for a base value of $11.1875 million, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. Parker gets $4.5 million guaranteed and has incentives worth $3 million. The second-year of the deal is team option for the Dolphins. Rather than honoring the […]

Baker Mayfield’s chest of weapons continues to grow. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Browns have signed former Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Demetrius Harris to a two-year deal. Former Chiefs’ TE Demetrius Harris intends to sign a two-year deal with the Cleveland Browns, per source. Browns adding yet another weapon for QB Baker Mayfield. […]

After telling the Jets that he planned to sign with them, Viking linebacker Anthony Barr changed his mind and decided to return to Minnesota on a five-year deal worth $67.5 million, according to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Incentives could potentially push the pay day to $77.5 million, and $33 million is guaranteed. The Vikings […]

Last night, former Pittsburgh Steelera running back Le’Veon Bell signed with the New York Jets for four years, $52.5 million, including $35 million guaranteed and the possibility to go up as high as $61 million with incentives. Bell’s contract certainly fell short of the All Pro’s expectations, in large part because teams aren’t looking to pay […]

Crazy how things can change in a year and a month. In February of 2018, Le’Veon Bell, the newest member of the New York Jets, tweeted that $60 million wouldn’t be enough to join the franchise. However, last night the running back signed with New York on a four year, $52.5 million deal, with $35 million […]

Speculation on what the Arizona Cardinals will do with the first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft grows. Ohio State pass rusher Nick Bosa thinks the team will regret not taking him. Bosa missed all but the first few games of last season with a bilateral core muscle injury, but he said he has been […]