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Aaron Rodgers wasn’t in uniform, but he was standing on the sidelines when the New York Jets rallied to upset the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. That the injured quarterback wasn’t using crutches nor wearing a walking boot following surgery roughly five weeks ago to repair a ruptured Achilles is rather remarkable. […]

Robert Saleh was clearly feeling it after the New York Jets stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. So much so, that he called out Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts when praising the Jets defense. In fact, without naming names, Saleh called out Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Russell Wilson. “I thought […]

Mac Jones didn’t have the greatest showing in the New England Patriots’ loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6, but David Andrews is still sticking by his side. The Patriots center and captain gave the quarterback some support after the game. It was a contest in which Jones completed 24-of-33 passes for 200 […]

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel knows what it’s like to have championship expectations. Vogel entered a precarious coaching situation a few years back with the Los Angeles Lakers, who had not made the playoffs in seven seasons and had winning aspirations with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Vogel, who is one of the best defensive […]

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe said previously he joined the team to reconnect with Kevin Durant, who he played with with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2022-23 NBA season. Durant and Watanabe shared a connection and chemistry that they get to build on in the Valley. But now Watanabe gets to play with […]

The banged-up New York Jets dealt with two more injuries in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 6 game Sunday. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson went down on a non-contact play and limped to the sideline in the second quarter. The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was ushered into the […]

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns held an open practice at Footprint Center Sunday in front of 16,000 fans. They got to see Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal at home for the first time before all three are expected to play in a home game Monday in the preseason against the Portland Trail Blazers. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have yet to get a look at their new-look starting five through two preseason games. After straining his hamstring days before training camp, Cam Johnson has been held out of training camp thus far. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn is optimistic that the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter could join practice next week. However, Vaughn […]

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel said he expects Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to each play at home for the first time together Monday in the preseason against the Portland Trail Blazers. Beal did not play Thursday’s game on the road against Portland due to lower back tightness. He was a full participant […]

WILMINGTON, DE — The Philadelphia 76ers made their annual trip to the Chase Fieldhouse, the home of their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, to play their intrasquad scrimmage in front of fans who might not get the chance to see them regularly up in Philly. Most of the Sixers players won’t see the […]

There’s little doubt left that Jonathan Kuminga has leveled up as the regular season fast approaches. He’s been the Golden State Warriors’ best player in both of their exhibition games so far, putting his mouth-watering blend of positional size, explosive athleticism and burgeoning skill on frequent display. Kuminga followed an impressive preseason debut with an […]

Nearly two and a half years had passed since Harry Giles last appeared in an NBA game entering the 2023-24 season. The nation’s number-one high school player in the Class of 2016, Giles was once considered a future NBA star, ranked ahead of players like Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, De’Aaron Fox and Lonzo Ball. “A […]

D.J. Reed will not play in Week 6 when the New York Jets look to hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season. The veteran Jets cornerback will miss his second straight game because of a concussion. Reed did not practice Friday even though it appeared he was trending towards a return this […]

The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 81 took place on Friday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event, which streams on ESPN+, features a featherweight main event between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza, and a co-feature between women’s flyweights Viviane Araujo and Jennifer Maia. MMA Junkie was on the scene and reported live […]

There is a lot to discuss regarding the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2023-24 season simply because this team is basically brand new. Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Damion Lee, Josh Okogie, and Ish Wainright are the only players still on the Suns, as team president James Jones and new owner Mat Ishbia did the unthinkable […]

Everyone believed that James Harden wouldn’t show up to Philadelphia 76ers training camp, ultimately holding out as the 2023-24 season began. Here we are less than two weeks before the start of the new season and Harden has shown up to Sixers camp looking like the All-Star his teammates are accustomed to seeing. This surprise […]

The James Harden situation has dominated headlines for the Philadelphia 76ers all offseason and into the beginning of the 2023-24 season. Amid his decision to go along with the Sixers’ training regimen, the veteran star discussed the ordeal with reporters after Philly’s Friday practice. By now, it’s clear that Harden wants to leave the Sixers […]

Sauce Gardner was not at practice Friday ahead of the New York Jets Week 6 game against the Philadelphia Eagles. The All-Pro cornerback’s availability for the important contest Sunday is unknown. Jets coach Robert Saleh told reporters that Sauce is ill but that should be fine, via Zack Blatt of The Athletic. ‘Sauce Gardner (illness) […]

The New York Jets will be without a key Pro Bowl player and team captain in Week 6 when they host the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. Special teams ace Justin Hardee is out with a hamstring injury. His loss is a major one for the Jets. He was selected to the Pro Bowl last […]

The Phoenix Suns over two weeks ago made a move that many hoped for but did not expect to happen before this NBA season. The Suns traded polarizing center Deandre Ayton to the Portland Trail Blazers in a three-team deal that also sent Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks. As part of the deal, Phoenix […]

The UFC has threatened legal action against the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) following a statement USADA made on Wednesday announcing an end to the partnership between the two organizations. The UFC’s decision to leave USADA was due to the belief that it could put together a better program. Campbell says that the UFC have sent […]

An arrest warrant had been issued for Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges earlier this week for misdemeanor child abuse and injury to personal property after he allegedly violated a protective order during a custody exchange and damaged his ex-girlfriend’s car. On Friday morning, Bridges turned himself in to authorities on a charge of violating a […]

Maccabi Ra’anana head coach Yehu Orland entered a crowded room of reporters ahead of Thursday’s exhibition with the Brooklyn Nets. His shirt read, “R.I.P Eli, forever in my heart.” The message honored one of Orland’s best friends, Eli Ginsberg, who was killed two days earlier defending Israel after Hamas militants attacked the country. The attack […]

New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones received a ton of criticism for his performance over the last couple of weeks, but Josh McDaniels has his back. The former Patriots offensive coordinator turned Las Vegas Raiders coach had some kind words to say of the player he coached for one season. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup between […]

Phoenix Suns majority owner Mat Ishbia purchased the team for $4 billion in December. Now, the team’s valuation could shoot up more. Ishbia has fielded interest from United States and international investors for a minority investment, according to Front Office Sports. A transaction could value the team over $4 billion. Ishbia would not be the […]

The New England Patriots will trot out Mac Jones at starting quarterback again in Week 6 versus the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite his recent struggles, Jones is still getting support from his coaches as the team looks to right the ship. Both Bill Belichick and Bill O’Brien stated their faith in the Patriots quarterback earlier […]

The Phoenix Suns will play superstars Devin Booker and Kevin Durant Thursday at Moda Center against the Portland Trail Blazers but will be without guard Bradley Beal, who has lower back tightness according to AZCentral’s Duane Rankin. Rankin also reported the Suns are resting guards Josh Okogie and Grayson Allen. Okogie started in each of […]

It may not be “11 kisses,” but Zach Wilson is expecting to hear plenty of trash talk Sunday when the New York Jets host the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium. And the Jets quarterback already has some prior experience as a reference point when it comes to the Eagles defensive line trying to intimidate him. […]

Jeff Ulbrich found a pretty unique way to compliment Jermaine Johnson, one of the rising stars on the New York Jets defense. In fact, by referencing the Tarzan and Jane characters, Ulbrich was able to compliment Johnson in multiple ways. The Jets defensive coordinator was digging deep Thursday about the emergence of Johnson, the second-year […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Through two preseason games, Joel Embiid has yet to take the court for the Philadelphia 76ers. Is it a huge deal? No. But would it be nice for the Sixers’ superstar to get some experience with his new coach and teammates? Yeah. It’s something that Nick Nurse understands as he awaits the […]

The Washington Wizards underwent some major changes this offseason. Not only did they clear house on their entire front office and bring in new leadership, but Bradley Beal and Kristaps Porzingis were both traded away. Another rebuild has begun in our nation’s capital with Kyle Kuzma and Jordan Poole as the veteran leaders of this […]

Kai Jones went from being a high-potential prospect the Charlotte Hornets were working with to becoming a major liability during this past offseason. Constantly having to deal with some sort of drama, the Hornets were caught by surprise when Jones went on social media a month ago, claiming that the team won’t trade him. Not […]

PHILADELPHIA — Danny Green may not have drilled his last three-ball as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. The 36-year-old wing is looking to stick around in the NBA and decided to come back to the Sixers because of the familiarity he has with the roster and head coach Nick Nurse. In his first time […]

PHILADELPHIA — Tyrese Maxey has taken on the challenge of being a lead creator for the Philadelphia 76ers as Joel Embiid and James Harden continue to sit out the preseason. In two preseason games against the Boston Celtics, he hasn’t shied away from leading the offense and balancing his playmaking and scoring. Still, Sixers head […]

A ton of storylines came out of the Miami Heat’s preseason opening win over the Charlotte Hornets. Two players in particular who stood out to head coach Erik Spoelstra are Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Thomas Bryant. Both players are newcomers in different ways, as Jaquez is a rookie selected out of UCLA with the No. […]

The Phoenix Suns are “hopeful” backup point guard Jordan Goodwin will play in Thursday’s preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers, coach Frank Vogel said. Goodwin has not played in the first two games due to hamstring tightness. He was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, Vogel said. Goodwin is expected to compete for a […]

It’s no secret why the Golden State Warriors made Dario Saric such a high priority on the minimum-contract market in free agency this summer. The veteran big man is one of the most skilled interior players in basketball, boasting the court sense of a guard with innate playmaking prowess and the ability to stretch the […]

While most Philly fans were busy watching Bryce Harper beat the life out of the Atlanta Braves, the Philadelphia 76ers played the Boston Celtics in their second preseason game. The Sixers’ first contest in front of the Wells Fargo Center crowd this season resulted in a 112-101 loss. The Sixers started their preseason with a […]

The Golden State Warriors will always rely most on the long-ball as long as Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson are wearing blue and gold. But they sacrificed the rim for the arc more than ever last season, the Dubs’ 26.9% share of attempts at the rim and 44.7% rate of three-point tries ranking at the […]