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No one will deny that Boston is one of the most successful sports cities in the United States. The last decade proved this even more when the city won a total of nine major sports championships – four by the New England Patriots, three by the Boston Red Sox and one each by the Boston Celtics […]

We’re only two games into the 2016 NFL season. There’s still plenty of time for teams to figure out their problems and fix them by the end of the year. But, it’s still frustrating when you’re struggling out of the gate, and especially when the media is letting you know about it. That appears to […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt has been the undisputed best defensive player in the NFL for a few years now. Even as he recovers from an operation on his back, Watt has provided solid play for the 2-0 Texans. It doesn’t take much to get his motor going on the field, and apparently one […]

Yesterday, we learned that an arrest warrant had been issued for Browns receiver Josh Gordon after he failed to appear in court for a paternity case. Apparently, he hadn’t responded to subpoenas sent to his house in Los Angeles as well as various addresses in Cleveland. It didn’t take long for Gordon to respond this […]

Some news broke earlier today that the NFL is at least considering moving Sunday’s game between the Carolina Panthers and Minnesota Vikings. The game is set to kick off at 1 pm, but the NFL is worried that with all of the protests and riots the past few days in Charlotte, game safety may be […]

The Minnesota Vikings were mocked by some after trading a first-round draft pick as well as a fourth rounder for Sam Bradford. The entire story is yet to be written, but the first chapter of Bradford’s career in Minnesota has been positive. After sitting out Week 1 while still learning the offense, Bradford shined in […]

There are a lot of unknowns leading up to the Patriots‘ Thursday night game against the Texans. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is listed as doubtful with a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, meaning rookie Jacoby Brissett will get the start (Garoppolo will dress as the backup). Then, there’s the uncertainty regarding Rob Gronkowski. The all-pro […]

Since Tuesday, Charlotte has become a very different city. Ever since a police officer shot and killed a man, protests and riots have broken out all over Charlotte. This is not a regular scene for a usually quiet Charlotte community. On Wednesday, the media tried to ask Panthers players and coaches of what they think […]

Carson Wentz has impressed during his first two games in the NFL, but one disturbing trend has begun: he takes too many hits. Wentz, who went to the Philadelphia Eagles as the second overall pick in the 2016 draft, has excelled in leading his team to an early 2-0 record. He’s quickly mastering the playbook, […]

It’s been a long and winding road back for Kansas City Chiefs running back Jamaal Charles. After a solid start to the 2015 season, Charles tore his ACL in Week 5. He watched from the sidelines as the Chiefs won 10 games in a row and reached the divisional round of the playoffs, only to […]

Josh Gordon‘s highly anticipated return to the field is just a few weeks away. After failing another drug test, Gordon was issued a four-game suspension at the start of the 2016 season. But now, he’s facing a separate charge. From Adam Ferrise of Cleveland.com: A judge issued a warrant for the arrest of Cleveland Browns […]

After some deliberation, the Minnesota Vikings have decided to have Adrian Peterson undergo knee surgery on Thursday. Initially, the Vikings hoped to avoid an operation for the torn meniscus, but it was declared the most reasonable course of action. With Peterson out for “several months,” the Vikings have bolstered their backfield by signing former Broncos […]

In the modern NFL, it’s quite common for teams to only carry two quarterbacks on the active roster. If they both go down, usually punters or other specialty players are prepared to fill in. In the case of the New England Patriots, they’re fortunate to have a former QB playing wide receiver for them. Julian […]

Antonio Brown is arguably the best wide receiver in the NFL. After a slow first three years of his career, Brown has exploded onto the scene to become unstoppable. In his last three seasons, Brown has caught more than 100 balls for over 1,400 yards each year. It would be a surprise to see Brown […]

As Adrian Peterson hobbled off the field at the Vikings‘ new stadium on Sunday night, Minnesota fans feared the worst. It looked like AD (don’t call him AP) may have suffered another torn ACL. First Teddy Bridgewater, and now Adrian Peterson. Luckily, the Vikings dodged a bullet. Peterson was diagnosed with a torn meniscus, an […]

When Jimmy Garoppolo left Sunday’s game against the Miami Dolphins, it didn’t look good. Nobody would’ve been surprised if he’d broken his collarbone with the way he went down. Luckily, it was a sprained AC joint instead. Still a painful injury, but one with far less recovery time. In fact, the New England Patriots don’t […]

Marshawn Lynch is a hilarious human being. Since retiring from the NFL, Lynch has constantly been a guest show on many TV shows. Marshawn has joined Conan more than a couple times and every encounter has been priceless. Yesterday, though, Marshawn Lynch joined Conan for a much more serious matter. Lynch was asked to state […]

There was never a question that this was going to be a rebuilding year for the Cleveland Browns. They used 14 picks in the 2016 NFL draft, signing all of them. They’ll have two first rounders and a number of other selections in the 2017 draft as well. They’re investing in the future while sacrificing […]

In general, people are healthier than they were 30 years ago because of all of the research and info out there on healthy eating and exercise practices. Of course, some people don’t abide by them, but at least the word is out there. That wasn’t the case in the 1980s, illustrated by the eating habits […]

Jay Cutler hasn’t exactly shined in his first two games with the Chicago Bears this season, but he’s still vital to their offensive attack. It’s not like the alternative, Brian Hoyer, is any better. So when Cutler left Monday night’s loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, Bears fans shook their heads again. Jay has been knocked […]

It didn’t look good when Jimmy Garoppolo went down in Week 2 against the Dolphins. The Patriots‘ backup QB, who has filled in admirably during Tom Brady‘s suspension, luckily only suffered a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, rather than a fracture. Still, he was initially ruled out for New England’s next game against the […]

Fights are not uncommon among fans in the NFL, unfortunately. Every week, videos are posted online of fans getting into it, either in the stands or outside tailgating. This scene below was especially disturbing. Prior to the Washington Redskins‘ loss at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys at FedExField, a fight broke out in the […]

Danny Woodhead is one of the best pass-catching weapons at the running back position that a quarterback could ask for. With Keenan Allen gone for the season, he was an extra important cog in the Chargers’ offense. Unfortunately, his season will end abruptly today as MRI results revealed a torn ACL for Woodhead on an […]

Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams wasn’t the only thing that the Seattle Seahawks lost this week. On Monday morning, Seattle was notified by the NFL that they’ve been stripped of a fifth round draft pick in the 2017 draft, they’ve been fined $400K, and they have to forfeit their first week of 2017 […]

Jonathan Stewart was only able to rush 5 times in the Panthers’ game against the 49ers on Sunday as he suffered a hamstring injury early on in the game. The Panthers were still able to come out with a victory against San Francisco, but they obviously were missing their starting back. Hamstring injuries are always […]

The New England Patriots have looked just fine without Tom Brady through the first two weeks of his suspension. After taking down the Cardinals on the road, a Super Bowl contender in the minds of many, the Pats held off the Dolphins yesterday afternoon. However, it came at a big price. After leading New England […]

In their return to Los Angeles, the Rams were able to come out with smiling faces. While their game was not pretty, they still got the W. They were able to beat the Seahawks in a defensive battle, 9-3. At the end of the day, this sort of score should be expected; it is Rams […]

Jimmy Garoppolo looked phenomenal as the starting quarterback for the Patriots yesterday. He was managing the game extraordinarily well and had the Patriots up big on the Dolphins. But, everything turned when Garoppolo took a big hit from Kiko Alonso and had to leave the game with a shoulder injury. The Patriots had to throw […]

Uh-oh, this won’t make Washington fans happy. Wizards All-Star point guard John Wall was spotted wearing an Emmitt Smith jersey at the Cowboys–Redskins game on Sunday. #DallasCowboys fan @JohnWall repping that throwback @EmmittSmith22 today for #DALvsWAS pic.twitter.com/yLxIMDwlxS — Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) September 18, 2016 One of the cardinal sins of any pro athlete is to represent a […]

The White Mamba is back terrorizing ESPN’s offices, this time with former Green Bay Packers standout Greg Jennings prior to their appearance in SportsNation. In the video below, Brian Scalabrine and Jennings share a few laughs at the expense of some of ESPN’s employees, as they go from floor to floor with a portable basketball hoop […]

For the duration of his four-week suspension, Tom Brady is not allowed to enter Gillette Stadium or any of the Patriots‘ practice facilities/offices. But, the NFL can’t stop him from working out with one of his former teammates. Wes Welker, who played alongside Brady in New England from 2007 to 2012, is currently out of […]

Carson Wentz shined in the first NFL game of his career, but some pundits are hesitant to jump on the bandwagon. It was against the lowly Cleveland Browns, after all. Still, the Eagles‘ couldn’t have asked for any more of him last Sunday. The QB situation in Philadelphia has been all over the place. Sam […]

The Pro Football Hall of Fame released their 2017 nominees this week, and one player’s inclusion has caused an outcry across the nation. Darren Sharper, the five-time Pro Bowler with the Packers, Vikings, and Saints, was convicted of drugging and raping 16 women in four different states. He was sentenced to 18 years in prison […]

Last week, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Chris Ivory was admitted to the hospital with a non-football injury. He missed their first game against the Packers, but after being discharged this week, there was some hope he’d play against the Chargers on Sunday. That won’t be happening. Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley announced on Friday that […]

Last night’s AFC East matchup between the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills was a doozy. There was plenty of scoring and big plays, but it was the Jets who sustained drives and ultimately won, 37-31. In route to victory, one of New York’s touchdowns came courtesy of a Ryan Fitzpatrick–Eric Decker connection. The […]

The Steelers and Bengals are going to be back at each other again this Sunday. The two teams played each other three times last season (once in the playoffs), and saying there is bad blood is an understatement. The teams do not back down from taking shots at each other, on and off the field. […]

The Joey Bosa-saga put a damper on the San Diego Chargers‘ offseason. The public venom tossed between both sides was ridiculous. The mess didn’t wrap up until the middle of the preseason. Now, heading into Week 2, the 2016 number three overall pick is still yet to practice in full pads. A lingering hamstring injury […]

Alfred Morris‘ NFL experience rings quite familiar for the modern running back. Morris came out of nowhere after the Washington Redskins drafted him in the 6th round in 2012. That season, the rookie rose to stardom with 1,613 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. He only trailed Adrian Peterson and Arian Foster in those categories, respectively. […]

Monday night’s San Francisco 49ers–Los Angeles Rams game wasn’t pretty, unless you’re a Niners fan. Even then, it was pretty difficult to watch at times. The Rams’ first game back in L.A. didn’t go as planned. Their anemic offense scored no points, and their defense was eventually cracked in the fourth quarter with the ejection […]