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Boston Celtics center Tacko Fall was a crowd favorite during this year’s Las Vegas Summer League. TackoMania has only gotten crazier – and perhaps, weirder – as the summer rolls along. The weirdness may have reached its pinnacle on Tuesday (or Tacko Tuesday, no less) as the 7-foot-7 big man signed various taco-related products during […]

Add another one to Adam Gase’s growing list of unintentional viral moments. The notoriously oddball head coach was caught on the television broadcast of the New York Jets’ preseason opener on Thursday night inhaling smelling salts on the sideline, presumably fulfilling his desire for a jolt of energy during his debut leading gang green. Did […]

Despite reports saying Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers isn’t getting along with his new head coach Matt LaFleur, the two seem to be having fun together. WRFV-TV’s Ryan Rodig was at Packers training camp and caught himself amidst a (failed) Rodgers prank on LaFleur. https://twitter.com/ryanrodigwfrv/status/1157061566489124864?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1157061566489124864&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpackerswire.usatoday.com%2F2019%2F08%2F02%2Fwatch-aaron-rodgers-unsuccessfully-attempts-to-prank-coach-matt-lafleur%2F The prank via Rodgers’ noggin: to get LeFleur to […]

Carmelo Anthony hit the very rock bottom of his NBA career during his time with the Houston Rockets. It didn’t take too long for general manager Daryl Morey to hype up Melo’s signing in the offseason, following a 65-win season — but it also didn’t take much time for him to turn around and bring […]

In a tweet sent out on Friday morning, NBA icon Magic Johnson noted that LeBron James is committed to bringing the Lakers another championship. As part of his message, Johnson harkened back to James’ promise to the city of Cleveland — one that was fulfilled in 2016 by way of an all-time great comeback against […]

21 year NFL veteran kicker Phil Dawson has announced his retirement from the league. Dawson will retire as a part of the Cleveland Browns after signing a one-day contract with the team. In 2018, he played with the Arizona Cardinals. Dawson played in 305 regular-season NFL games, including 215 with the Browns. He ranks seventh […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry hears all the noise. Now that small forward Kevin Durant is gone and shooting guard Klay Thompson is expected to miss the majority of next season due to an ACL tear, the Warriors are no longer considered a title contender by many experts. Curry says he and […]

New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is known as the ultimate prankster and he got a little taste of his own medicine at the hands of Phil Simms. Simms was inside the Giants facility on Thursday and took a pair of his white shoes as a prank. Soooo… @PhilSimmsQB stopped by the locker room today […]

The Golden State Warriors and center Kevon Looney have agreed to a three-year, $15 million deal to return to the Bay Area. The Athletic’s Shams Charania was first on the news. Sources: Free agent Kevon Looney has agreed to a three-year, $15M deal to return to Golden State. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2019 […]

The New York Knicks and their fan base seemed to have plenty of reason for optimism after heading into the NBA Draft Lottery. Even after the Knicks slid to the No. 3 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, the prospect of having two max cap slots and selecting R.J. Barrett offered a tantalizing glimpse […]

The Boston Celtics have reportedly become the ‘stealth suitors’ to free agent All-Star guard Kemba Walker as they prepare for the seemingly imminent departure of Kyrie Irving and Al Horford this summer. After failing to acquire Anthony Davis from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Celtics have not given up on their plan to build a […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard signed a sponsorship deal with Cargo Jet Airways after leading the Canadian-based squad to an NBA title in the recently concluded season. The Ontario-based company took to Instagram to announce the deal with Leonard. Cargo Jet Airways is reportedly the same company that gave Drake, a well-known Raptors fan, a […]

Remember how people used to burn the jerseys of the superstars who leave their favorite teams? That’s not the case for a New Orleans Pelicans fan. In an Instagram video shared by @houseofhighlights, a supporter of the Pelicans used almost all of Anthony Davis’ jerseys to thank him for all that he’s ‘done’ for the […]

When Kevin Durant originally got hurt in Game 5 of the Golden State Warriors’ second-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets last month, some wondered if Durant’s injury was seriously the calf strain that was reported. There was some speculation that Durant had injured his Achilles, and on Monday night, that speculation resurfaced, as Durant […]

Throughout the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet’s primary defensive assignment has been Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. However, he found himself with a much easier assignment before Game 5 when a kid took him on one on one on the Raptors homecourt: BLOCK! 🖐@FredVanVleet playing NBA-level defence on a kid 😂 #NBAFinals […]

The Chargers had a bit of a resurgence in 2018. The team won more than nine games (12-4) for the first time since 2009 and made their first postseason appearance since 2013. For all that success, though, the Chargers were rewarded with only a second-place finish in the AFC West as the Chiefs and quarterback […]

Former Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders quarterback Landry Jones could soon just his luck in the XFL. According to Pro Football Talk’s Michael David Smith, Jones will participate in the XFL’s “summer showcase” workout in Dallas on Friday. The XFL announced today that Jones will be one of the participants in its ‘summer showcase’ workout […]

Move over Aaron Rodgers, Adam Schefter has taken over the spot as the worst at chugging beer (or water) in Schefter’s case. On NFL Live on Wednesday, Schefter and Dan Orlovsky tried their hand at chugging different drinks. Shefter’s first “chug” wasn’t a good one, and much like Rodgers, he couldn’t finish the drink. Chugging […]

The Brooklyn Nets have hired Jeff Peterson as Assistant General Manager, the team announced in a press release, per Bryan Lewis of The New York Post. #Nets name Jeff Peterson assistant GM. #Nba pic.twitter.com/2eC9wi0Zcx — Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) May 25, 2019 In the press release, Nets General Manager Sean Marks lauded Peterson’s “extensive scouting and […]

When Jamie Collins took to the podium to speak with media on Thursday, he did so under starkly different circumstances than the last time he wore a Patriots logo. Collins was traded to the Browns in 2016 as a budding superstar defender that wanted a “Von Miller money” payday. New England wasn’t going to oblige, […]

Joey Bosa of the Los Angeles Chargers missed more than half of the 2018 NFL season with a foot injury sustained during training camp. He did return to play seven games for the Chargers, though, as well as two playoff games. Nearly a year removed from the injury, Bosa said his foot is of little […]

We’re currently sitting in the quietest part of the year for the NFL. The draft is over, and the reactions from the fallout are also in the rearview mirror. Many fans are now turning their direction to fantasy football. It makes sense even if the regular season is still a few months away, and it […]

Ric Flair has been a sports icon throughout his life and is known as one of the most dominant wrestlers that the WWE has ever seen. Some even view him as the greatest wrestler to ever grace a ring. Unfortunately, there is very serious news breaking about Flair’s current condition. According to a report from […]

One of the most interesting picks in last month’s draft was the selection of Jalen Hurd by the San Francisco 49ers. Hurd was by no means a household name, so his drafting flew a little bit under the radar. But Hurd was one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft, and there’s a reason […]

It would be unfair to say Marcus Davenport was a disappointment last year. But because the New Orleans Saints gave up so much, including this year’s first round pick, to trade up for him last year, expectations were sky-high. An injury cost him a few games, and he wasn’t extremely productive when on the field […]

The Seattle Seahawks notably selected former Ole Miss Rebels wide receiver D.K. Metcalf in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft despite many originally believing that the up-and-coming pass catcher is a first round talent. With Metcalf now officially on board in Seattle, it appears as though Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll is just […]

As they take on the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden in Game 3, the Boston Celtics took a moment to celebrate the life of one of their greats, John Havlicek. Havlicek passed away last week, and Boston made sure their legend will be remembered Friday night. Moment of silence for #Celtics great John Havlicek who […]

The Orlando Magic have bid farewell to one of its most transcendent figures. Pat Williams announced his retirement from the team Monday, bringing his 30-plus year tenure to an end. Via NBA.com: “We are so grateful to Pat Williams for what he has done for sports in Orlando, Fla.,” said Orlando Magic Chairman Dan DeVos. […]

High-profile players such as Denver’s Chris Harris Jr. and Seattle’s Russell Wilson have made headlines by demanding new contracts this offseason. According to Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn, defensive tackle Damon Harrison will not be the next. Asked about the status of Harrison, who has been absent from the start of the team’s offseason […]

Prior to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics, much of the talk surrounded Boston’s determination to sacrifice their bodies on the defensive end and draw charges on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Or, instead, they could simply let Al Horford do the dirty work inside. Horford denied Giannis emphatically […]

When the Golden State Warriors took a 3-1 series lead against the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday, many presumed the series would come to a conclusion in Game 5 back at Oracle Arena. Kevin Durant had busted out of a scoring slump to score 30 points in consecutive games, and the Warriors had cut their […]

Sheldon Rankins’ last memory of playing football is being carted off the field after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs. In a likely sign the New Orleans Saints feel confident about his return to play, the team will pick up the defensive tackle’s fifth-year option. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport first reported the news. The report […]

The Brooklyn Nets have made one of the best NBA turnarounds in history. From being the franchise to make one of the worst trades in the history of the NBA, to becoming one of the most exciting young teams with an elite front office, and the chance to be major contenders for the highest level […]

The first round of the NFL Draft is just two days away, and NBC Sports’ Peter King predicts the Green Bay Packers will make a big offensive splash when they are on the clock. King, who recently released his mock draft and he believes the Packers will give quarterback Aaron Rodgers some new weapons with […]

DeMar DeRozan lost more than just his temper in Game 4. According to Ben Golliver of The Washington Post, the NBA has fined DeRozan $25,000 for “recklessly throwing the basketball” at an official during the San Antonio Spurs’ loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. Referee Scott Foster called an offensive foul on DeRozan late […]

If you would’ve watched the first few quarters of the Houston Rockets’ Game 3 matchup against the Utah Jazz, you would quickly forget that James Harden has an MVP award under his belt. Harden went 0-of-15 to begin the game before finally turning it on before the final buzzer sounded. Worse yet, he didn’t even […]

The NFC East is going to have a much different appearance in the 2019 NFL season, and the Philadelphia Eagles will “open and close” their schedule against it. After the regular season schedule dropped on Wednesday, it revealed that the Eagles’ will host the Washington Redskins in the opener on Sept. 8. The Eagles are […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager and now New Orleans Pelicans Executive Vice President David Griffin can’t help but reminisce the Cavs’ first NBA title three years ago. During his introductory press conference, the new Pelicans exec opened up about helping the Cavs win the title in 2016. Griffin said that it was memorable, especially with […]

[This is the third in an eight-part series profiling one draft question for every NFL team. Broken down by division, this time we look at the AFC South] The NFL has been drafting college players since 1936. Over that time, nearly everything about how players are scouted, evaluated and, ultimately, even selected has changed. However, […]