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The Chargers wasted little time in rolling out the red carpet for their new man taken during the NFL Draft. In a video message posted by the team, running back Austin Ekeler welcomed Justin Herbert to his new home.  welcome to the squad, herbie ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/SiI68oQd4z — Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) April 24, 2020 “Just […]

There have been multiple reports made in the hours leading up to the 2020 NFL Draft that the Miami Dolphins were attempting to trade for the No. 1 pick. To the Miami fans still holding out hope, the Cincinnati Bengals are officially not trading the No. 1 pick, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Bengals, […]

Wide receiver has never been a more important position in the NFL, and this year’s Draft class is one of the deepest at WR in recent memory. There is plenty of elite talent at the very top, and teams will be finding starters well into Day 3. Here are the five best in the 2020 […]

Andre Drummond has been one of the premiere big men during his time in the league. He has led the league in rebounding four times and is averaging 14.5 points and 13.8 rebounds for his career. He was traded from the Pistons to the Cavs at the February deadline. Drummond has done a ton of […]

The New England Patriots built a dynasty that we will never see again. Since 2001, the Patriots have won six Super Bowls, missed the playoffs just twice, and have 17 AFC East crowns, including 11 in a row. Success like this starts from the top and works its way down. One area that the Patriots […]

We’re living in kind of weird times. And if you need something in the sports world to help prove that, it might be this. According to Joe Klingele of ESPN, Caesar’s Sportsbook does not have the New England Patriots as the odds favorite to win the AFC East in 2020. What’s craziest about this though […]

The postponed PGA Tour is planning a potential mid-June return along with a series of schedule adjustments. The PGA Tour had previously been aiming to return in May for the Charles Schwab Challenge, but that event is now getting pushed back to June 8. A number of other tournaments are being repositioned between then and […]

In some tragic news, the WWE announced on Thursday that legendary ring announcer Howard Finkel passed away at the age of 69. For those unaware of his brilliance, his soothing and vibrant tones set the pacing of 1980s wrestling in the then WWE, then into the following decade. So much so, in fact, he’s in […]

CHARLOTTE- Kemba Walker may be a member of the Boston Celtics, but his moments in the purple and teal are unforgettable. Walker created a mystique that buzz city needed ever since players like Alonzo Morning, Larry Johnson, Dell Curry, and a few others left. Those three guys put the city of Charlotte on the map […]

The Masters Tournament is aiming for a potential Nov. 9-15 event date to hold the lauded major after dutifully postponing it on March 13 amid the wildfire postponements and cancellations of several sports around the world. This has to be great news for golf fans, though all of these timelines remain relatively fluid, considering the […]

The R&A has decided to cancel The Open in 2020 due to the current crisis amid this novel coronavirus pandemic. The 149th Open is now slated to take place at Royal St George’s from 11-18 July 2021 and The 150th Open at St. Andrews from 10-17 July 2022. “We care deeply about this historic championship […]

Note: WWE has addd two more matches (update at 12:40 pm Eastern) Unfortunately, due to the current pandemic, WrestleMania 36 had to adjust its card, start time, location and to some degree how to watch. That stinks, obviously. Predictions, though, thanks to no spoilers yet being leaked can be made. For those unaware, the WWE […]

The English Premier League has pushed back the targeted early May interval for a potential restart to the 2019-20 season. The “overriding priority is to aid the health and wellbeing of the nation and our communities” during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a Friday official release. “The Premier League will not resume at the beginning […]

With the future of Jadeveon Clowney unknown, the Seattle Seahawks are not sitting idly by. Instead, the team has gone out and improved their pass rush by signing defensive end Benson Mayowa, per Brady Henderson of ESPN. Mayowa, who spent last season with the Oakland Raiders, signed with the Seahawks on a one-year deal worth […]

With nothing to do other than cutting player salaries, the NBA has randomly decided to implement a 4-point line once the 2019-20 season resumes. NBA commissioner Adam Silver will release the full details shortly in a press conference from his luxury survivalist bunker. The report came from Adrian Wojnarowski’s newly revealed twin brother Damien Wojnarowski. […]

UEFA has indefinitely suspended operations for the Champions League, Europa League, and Euro 2020 qualifying playoffs on Wednesday, considering the lasting effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to ESPN. UEFA and their 55 associates met two weeks ago, hoping there would be enough time to complete all games by June 30, when player contracts are […]

While It certainly may not carry as much weight today as it used to in the NFL, being named to the Pro Bowl is still one of the greatest honors a player can achieve during their career. And while the Pro Bowl is supposed to, and often does, accumulate the best players across the league, […]

The NBA All-Star game has always been a spectacle for the fans. It’s an opportunity for the supporters to see the very best players in the league play against each other in a highly entertaining exhibition game. This is the very reason why All-Star starters are dictated by fan votes. Unfortunately, the fans don’t always […]

The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly looking to create their own Big Three by acquiring a third star to play alongside Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. In order to do so, Brooklyn will reportedly use some of its young talent to get a deal done. The playoff picture was just about rounding into form before the […]

Wrestlemania 36 is set for Saturday and Sunday. WWE Superstar Roman Reigns won’t be competing and he took to Instagram to rip the people running their mouth about him not attending. Reigns was scheduled to face Goldberg in the main event, but he decided he wasn’t comfortable enough competing with the coronavirus. https://www.instagram.com/p/B-XfVlypZLi/ You already […]

The Baltimore Ravens recently re-signed cornerback Jimmy Smith to a one-year deal worth $6 million. During a recent video chat, Smith expressed he was hoping that hitting the open market might provide some leverage in contract talks. Smith added that he “didn’t get the rush of calls that I expected to get” when free agency […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars will no longer be signing free agent cornerback Darqueze Dennard after initially agreeing to terms last week. According to Mark Long of the Associated Press, the two sides couldn’t come to an agreement on the final contract terms. Dennard is now set to become a free agent once again. The Jaguars also […]

The ownership group behind the Philadelphia 76ers (and the New Jersey Devils) reversed course on their initial decision to subject their employees to temporary pay-cuts as business halts due to the coronavirus pandemic, and center Joel Embiid is “proud of the Sixers organization” for “‘doing a 180′”. In these trying times, I’m proud of the […]

University of Kentucky head coach John Calipari is a longtime friend of New York Knicks president Leon Rose, so it’s no surprise that Cal has confidence that Rose will thrive in his new gig. On a conference call, Calipari explained a certain quality that Rose possesses that will enable him to excel where his predecessors […]

Before they get to the NBA, many of today’s superstars had a chance to show out in the annual NCAA Tournament. With this year’s tournament canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, it’s a good time to look back at some of the best March Madness performances that helped launch the careers of some of the […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie made his desire for a video of recent NBA game-winners repeatedly known . Figured I’d just revisit this since I didn’t get a response yet @NBA @NBATV https://t.co/W2hcfZIryW — Spencer Dinwiddie (@SDinwiddie_25) March 21, 2020 Finally, he got his wish. After initially saying they would look into it, NBA TV’s […]

The coronavirus has caused people around the world to remain quarantined in their homes to prevent worsening the pandemic and Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers seems as if he’s been trapped inside for years. While delivering a message to fans, Roethlisberger looked unrecognizable with an absurd amount of facial hair. A stay-at-home message from […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki has been retired from the NBA for a year now. Some of the current Mavs’ players were lucky enough to play alongside the German icon in his final season last year, while others simply knew Dirk by watching his legendary 21-year career on TV. The current Mavs ensemble was reminded […]

Over the past few years, the game has completely evolved to what it has become today. The 3-point shot has arguably become the most important weapon in today’s NBA, and teams that fail or refuse to adapt to this new trend more often than not get left behind. With the advent of this evolution, the […]

D.J. Reader will reportedly sign with the Cincinnati Bengals. The team reached an agreement with the now-former Houston Texan on a four-year deal worth up to $53 million, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. #Texans defensive tackle DJ Reader is expected to land with the #Bengals on a 4-year, $53M deal, source said. Cincy […]

The Euro 2020 tournament will be postponed until 2021 after UEFA reached an agreement with key governing bodies on Tuesday, according to BBC Sports. It was long rumored that the popular European soccer tournament would take a halt amid the coronavirus pandemic that has quickly spread throughout parts of Europe, leaving the competition’s fate in […]

The 146th Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled from May 2 to Sept. 5, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was announced on Tuesday. The 146th Longines Kentucky Oaks will also be rescheduled from May 1 to Sept. 4, 2020. The government and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are recommending to either postpone […]

The WWE has confirmed that WrestleMania will not push through at Tampa Bay, Florida due to the coronavirus pandemic. According to Ryan Satin of Wrestling Sheet, the event will be relocated to the WWE Performance Center. It will air live on the WWE Network and will also be available on pay-per-view. WWE has confirmed WrestleMania […]

Cleveland Cavaliers center Andre Drummond succinctly expressed his feelings about the NBA’s hiatus due to coronavirus. Drummond posted a picture of himself alongside a caption that we can all relate to in these trying times without basketball: “I miss it”. https://www.instagram.com/p/B9zSyF7nChQ/ Midway through his 8th season, the two-time All-Star was dealt from the Detroit Pistons […]

UFC President Dana White has just come out to reassure fans that the promotion’s upcoming fight cards will go on according to plan, despite the recent coronavirus pandemic that has plagued the entire nation. White, however, made it clear that there will be some significant changes in the cards in order to address the current […]

Golf is following other leagues’ suit, as The Masters will be postponed due to the current pandemic hitting the United States and beyond. Coronavirus has, essentially, cancelled sports. From the official Masters website: Statement from Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club: On Wednesday, March 4, we issued a memo stating that our plans […]

The United States Soccer Federation has canceled the upcoming US Men’s National Team and US Women’s National Team games in March and April due to the uncertainty surrounding the spread of coronavirus. Along with those games come the majority of Youth National Team and Extended National Team matches and camps that were planned through the […]

After taking down the no. 1 seed Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday, Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant dedicated their victory to a Twitter troll that recently called out the rookie. .@JaMorant dedicated the end of a 5-game losing streak to a Twitter troll: "I'm thankful for this guy who tweeted and said I don't have […]

The NBA has fined the Minnesota Timberwolves $25,000 for violating the league’s policy on resting players. The Timberwolves have been fined $25,000 for violating the league’s player resting policy when team rested D’Angelo Russell — a healthy player — during a road game on Feb. 23. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 27, 2020 The Timberwolves […]