 Josh Allen has great take on Bills’ lack of Pro Bowlers
The Buffalo Bills were viewed as one of the best teams in the AFC heading into the 2021 season, and they have lived up to expectations. Despite that, they somehow only had two players voted to the Pro Bowl. They are almost certainly motivated by the snubs, but Josh Allen insists their focus is elsewhere.
During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Thursday, Allen was asked if he feels the Bills have not gotten the respect they deserve this season. He said they are “internall
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James Worthy got meme treatment for dejected reaction to Lakers’ latest loss
James Worthy looked about 200 percent done with the Los Angeles Lakers after their latest loss on Wednesday.
The Lakers fell at home 111-104 to an Indiana Pacers team with one of the worst records in the NBA. It was the Lakers’ fourth loss in their last five games and dropped them back under .500 on the season.
On Spectrum SportsNet’s postgame show, the Lakers legend Worthy looked absolutely demoralized and was slumped over the desk in the studio.
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Titans looking to keep Bengals fans out of stadium with ticket policy
The Tennessee Titans are hosting the Cincinnati Bengals in the Divisional Round on Saturday, and they want to make sure their home-field advantage is as strong as possible. In an attempt to accomplish that, they have changed one of their ticket policies.
The Titans have made a change to their ticket policy ahead of Saturday’s game that is designed to make it more difficult for Bengals fans to attend. Tennessee has made it so that tickets purchased directly through the team or approved NFL
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Joel Embiid talks some trash after 50-point game
Joel Embiid put his dominance on full display during the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. After the game, the big man reminded us that he is as passionate about talking smack as he is about dominating around the basket.
Embiid tied a career high with 50 points in just 27 minutes. He shot 17-of-23 from the field and got to the free throw line a whopping 17 times. Mo Bamba was tasked with guarding Embiid for much of the night, and he didn’t have many
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Antonio Brown addresses concerns about his mental health
Antonio Brown has had numerous outbursts both on and off the football field in recent years, leading many to speculate that his mental health is not in the best place. The veteran wide receiver insists he has no issues in that area.
Brown addressed the concerns about his mental health during an appearance on Brandon Marshall’s “I Am Athlete” show that will air in full next week. He said his decision to rip off his pads and leave in the middle of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’
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Kyrie Irving fined by NBA for calling out heckler
Kyrie Irving chose not to ignore a heckler during the Brooklyn Nets’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday, and that decision has cost the star point guard some money.
The NBA announced on Thursday that Irving has been fined $25,000 for “directing obscene language toward a fan.”
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Irving, who used the play for the Cleveland Ca
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NFL files to dismiss Jon Gruden lawsuit, says there were more emails
Jon Gruden filed a lawsuit against the NFL back in November claiming the league intentionally leaked his private emails in order to ruin his career. The NFL immediately responded by denying the allegations, and they have now backed up that denial with a court filing.
The NFL filed a motion to dismiss Gruden’s lawsuit in Nevada this week, according to Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic. In the filing, the league’s attorneys argue that Gruden sent offensive emails to at least five other re
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Chiefs’ Willie Gay arrested days before playoff game
The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing for a tough playoff game against the Buffalo Bills, but one of their key defensive players now has other things to worry about.
Chiefs second-year linebacker Willie Gay was arrested on Wednesday night following a domestic violence incident in Overland Park, Kansas. According to KCTV 5, Gay was booked on a charge of misdemeanor criminal damage. He remained in jail awaiting bond as of Thursday morning.
Police say Gay damaged a vacuum c
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Frank Vogel had Lakers’ blessing to bench Russell Westbrook?
Frank Vogel sent a strong message to the NBA when he benched Russell Westbrook late in Wednesday night’s loss to the Indiana Pacers, but it sounds like the Los Angeles Lakers coach had permission to make the move going into the game.
The Lakers were trailing by seven points when Vogel subbed Westbrook out with seven minutes remaining. According to ESPN’s Dave MacMenamin, Lakers management told Vogel recently that he should coach Westbrook as he sees fit, even if that means putting h
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Caitlyn Jenner speaks out against Lia Thomas situation
The topic of transgender athletes competing in women’s sports has generated quite a bit of controversy recently, and Caitlyn Jenner’s stance on it has not changed.
Jenner, a transgender woman and Olympic gold medalist, was asked about the Lia Thomas situation during an appearance on FOX’s “America Reports” this week. Thomas was born a man but has been dominating in women’s swimming at the University of Pennsylvania. Jenner said he does not believe Thomas shou
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Video: Nikola Jokic throws beautiful pass on Nuggets’ winning shot
Aaron Gordon made a big 3-pointer to help his Denver Nuggets get a win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night, but Nikola Jokic deserves some recognition for helping to make the shot happen.
Jokic had a monster game for the Nuggets, scoring 49 points with 14 rebounds and 10 assists. He was constantly getting double-teamed by the Clippers, including in overtime when Amir Coffey helped Ivica Zubac as time was ticking down.
Because he was double-teamed, Jokic kne
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Frank Vogel had savage quote about benching Russell Westbrook
If Frank Vogel is going out, he’s going out with a bang.
The Los Angeles Lakers coach benched his $44 million guard at the end of his team’s 111-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. The Lakers trailed by seven points when Russell Westbrook was subbed out with just under four minutes remaining. They ended up losing by seven points.
Westbrook did not speak with the media after the game.
Vogel was asked after the game why he benched Westbrook. He
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Russell Westbrook skips media availability after being benched
Russell Westbrook was benched at the end of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 111-104 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, and he was not happy about it.
Westbrook shot 5-17 and scored 14 points in 27 minutes during the Lakers’ loss on Wednesday. Westbrook made a 3-pointer with 6:33 left to make it a 5-point game. Then he committed a foul a minute and a half later, and he was replaced by Malik Monk with 3:52 left. The Lakers were losing by seven when he exited and lost by the same m
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Wizards upset with David Vanterpool for committing interference
The Washington Wizards were upset with David Vanterpool for committing interference during Wednesday’s game and getting away with it.
During the fourth quarter of the Brooklyn Nets’ 119-118 win over the Wizards, Vanterpool interfered with a pass thrown by the Wizards and helped created a turnover (video here).
Vanterpool’s move was as illegal as it gets, but the refs missed it.
Wizards acting head coach Joseph Blair said he was in “utter disbeli
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Nets coach David Vanterpool got away with illegal move during game
One Brooklyn Nets coach got away with an illegal move during Wednesday’s 1-point win over the Washington Wizards.
During the fourth quarter of the Nets-Wizards game, Nets assistant David Vanterpool caused a turnover by reaching towards the court and deflecting a pass.
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Spencer Dinwiddie was passing the ball to Kyle Kuzma in the corner when Vanterpool reached out his arm to deflect the pas
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Ex-Alabama QB calls out ungrateful Georgia fans
Former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy had a message on Twitter Wednesday for the ungrateful Georgia fans who are critical of Stetson Bennett.
Two Georgia players have entered the transfer portal, we learned on Wednesday. The players are quarterback JT Daniels and wide receiver Jermaine Burton.
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The reason Daniels is leaving is almost certainly because Bennett is returning next season. Bennett
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Larsa Pippen admits she is making 1 big change to her dating life
Larsa Pippen makes her way onto our website sometimes for one simple reason: because she was married to a famous athlete and continues to be involved with them. But Pippen says she wants to change that now.
Larsa, whose divorce from Scottie was recently finalized, says she’s trying to avoid dating athletes.
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Mason Rudolph has interesting quote about competing for Steelers’ QB job
Mason Rudolph appears poised to get a chance to win the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting quarterback job, and he had an intriguing quote about the possibility.
Rudolph said he was eager for the chance to replace Ben Roethlisberger, who is widely expected to retire. Rudolph suggested that the opportunity could make him more of a leader, and hinted that his ability to serve in that role has been curtailed with Roethlisberger around.
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Former NBA coach offers strong defense of Frank Vogel
One former NBA coach thinks that the recent blame being heaped onto current Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is wildly misplaced.
Ex-New Orleans Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy reacted this week to the news that Vogel’s job with the Lakers may be in imminent danger.
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“This is just ridiculous,” tweeted Van Gundy. “He won a championship less than 2 years ago. T
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Leslie Frazier favored in 1 NFL head coach search?
Buffalo Bills defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier has been linked to numerous head coaching positions over the last several years. This hiring cycle, it looks like he might have a good shot at landing one of them.
Frazier’s name has “consistently come up” in connection with the Chicago Bears job, according to The MMQB’s Albert Breer in a recent mailbag. Breer notes that Frazier has the experience and leadership skills that fit with what Chicago wants in a head coach. Fr
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Ex-Laker comes to Frank Vogel’s defense amid hot seat rumors
One former Los Angeles Lakers player came to the defense of Frank Vogel amid rumors the coach is on the hot seat.
The Lakers have a .500 record this season and received criticism from franchise legend Magic Johnson after a blowout loss to Denver on Saturday.
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A recent report said that if the Lakers followed up that loss with something similar, it could have resulted in Vogel’s firing.
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Zion Williamson, Pelicans disconnected over rehab?
The three words to best describe Zion Williamson’s continued rehab process may very well be “Not great, Bob.”
The New Orleans Pelicans announced on Jan. 5 that Williamson, who has not played all season due to a foot injury, would be continuing his rehab away from the team. The press release stressed that Williamson would remain under the supervision of the Pelicans’ medical staff though.
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Report: Jim Harbaugh would accept Raiders job
Jim Harbaugh continues to be linked to the Las Vegas Raiders coaching job, and the latest word out of his current employer is only going to fuel those rumors.
There is a belief within Michigan that Harbaugh would accept the Raiders job if it were offered to him, according to Bruce Feldman of The Athletic. People within the program have reportedly long believed that Harbaugh would want to coach in the NFL again, but also concede that the coach can be difficult to read.
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Report: Bradley Beal has endorsed key Wizards trade target
The Washington Wizards have long been eager to find the ideal star to pair with Bradley Beal. They now appear to be targeting a player that has Beal’s firm endorsement.
The Wizards are poised to be aggressive at the trade deadline and have made Indiana’s Domantas Sabonis their top trade target, according to former NBC Sports Washington reporter Quinton Mayo. Sabonis has reportedly received Beal’s “ringing endorsement” and there is a belief that the Pacers forward w
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Report: Celtics looking to trade one of their biggest names
Rev up those fryers because the Boston Celtics are open for business.
Jared Weiss of The Athletic reported on Wednesday that the Celtics are exploring a trade of big man Al Horford as they pursue another center.
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A five-time All-Star and ex-All-NBA selection, Horford is one of the biggest names on Boston’s roster. But he is now 35 years old and is averaging just 10.8 points per game this
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Ex-Texans DE takes shot at ‘circus’ in Houston
One former Houston Texans player is letting us know how he really feels about his old team.
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Charles Omenihu, who was acquired in a November trade with the Texans, spoke on Wednesday about the difference between the two teams.
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“It’s definitely not a circus show here,” said Omenihu of the 49ers, per David Lombardi of The Athletic. “The le
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Novak Djokovic is majority owner of biotech company developing COVID treatment
Novak Djokovic has not taken a COVID-19 vaccine and apparently does not have plans to do so. He seems to be focused instead on developing a treatment for the virus.
Djokovic and his wife bought an 80 percent ownership stake in Danish biotech company QuantBioRes in June 2020. The company’s website says they began developing a “deactivation mechanism” for COVID-19 in July 2020.
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Baker Mayfield makes big prediction after shoulder surgery
Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield sounded a confident note Wednesday in a video message he recorded after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Mayfield underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder on Wednesday, and sent a video message on social media afterward. With his shoulder in a sling, Mayfield sounded determined to get back to his best, suggesting that the injury had prevented him from being his “true self” in the 2021 season.
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David Ortiz calls out writer over Hall of Fame snub
David Ortiz is currently the leading vote-getter for this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class, but he has an issue with one particular writer who did not vote for him.
The retired Boston Red Sox great appeared Wednesday on WEEI’s “Merloni & Fauria.” During the interview, Ortiz was asked about Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe, who recently submitted his Hall of Fame ballot and left Ortiz off it. Shaughnessy voted for Jeff Kent and Jeff Kent alone, his second straig
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Georgia QB JT Daniels enters transfer portal
JT Daniels may be hoping that a third school’s the charm.
Daniels has entered the transfer portal and is looking for a new school. If he ends up transferring, this would be Daniels’ third school.
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The former 5-star recruit began his college career at USC. He started as a freshman and passed for 2,672 yards, 14 touchdowns and 10 interceptions for the Trojans. Then he hurt his knee a
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Mike McCarthy makes surprising admission about Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy made a somewhat surprising admission about the team’s mentality early in Sunday’s playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
McCarthy admitted during his news conference Wednesday that he sensed nerves from his team early in Sunday’s loss. The head coach felt that his team was nervous during the team prayer, and believes it impacted them early in the game.
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Josh Allen has interesting take on Chiefs
Josh Allen will lead the Buffalo Bills against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional round on Sunday, and the matchup looks to be a particularly meaningful one for him.
Allen spoke about the Chiefs on Wednesday, and the Buffalo quarterback cited the organization as the one he and the Bills are trying to emulate.
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Mike McCarthy blames Dak Prescott for final play against 49ers?
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy has maintained that the final play the team ran in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers was the right one, but he has since shared some interesting new information about it.
McCarthy spoke with reporters on Wednesday about Dak Prescott’s infamous quarterback draw. He said the Cowboys called a pass play but Prescott changed it to a run. McCarthy said he agreed with the decision from Prescott.
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Jim Harbaugh using Raiders rumors as leverage?
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has been heavily linked to the Las Vegas Raiders head coaching position, but there are clear questions about whether the rumors are legitimate.
Some within the NFL believe the Harbaugh rumors are just noise, and it’s not clear that the Raiders have interest, according to Vic Tafur of The Athletic. One source told Tafur that they believe Harbaugh could be using the Raiders as “hypothetical leverage” while discussing a new contract with Michigan. Harb
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Tom Brady takes funny shot at Eagles fans
Tom Brady is finally settling an old score with Philadelphia Eagles fans.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback posted a funny video to Instagram this week where he took a shot at the Eagles faithful. Brady has history with the Eagles, having lost to them during Super Bowl LII with the New England Patriots. One sequence that Philly fans never forgot about was when Brady infamously dropped an easy catch off a trick play.
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Heat willing to trade surprising player?
The Miami Heat are one of the best teams in the East this season at 28-16, but even they may be ready to cause a bit of chaos on the trade market.
Matt Moore of The Action Network reported on Wednesday that there is a belief around the league that the Heat could be open to trading sweet-shooting swingman Duncan Robinson.
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Robinson just signed a new five-year, $90 million contract with Miami thi
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Raiders player explains why Rich Bisaccia was better for team than Jon Gruden
The Las Vegas Raiders were 3-2 when Jon Gruden was forced to abruptly resign over his leaked email scandal. Very few people gave them a chance to contend after that, but interim head coach Rich Bisaccia navigated through an incredibly difficult season en route to a playoff berth. At least one Raiders player believes Gruden’s departure actually helped the team.
An anonymous Raiders player told NFL insider Michael Silver that he believes the team played so well down the stretch because they
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Eagles GM reveals team’s plan for Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts had a game to forget in his playoff debut against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, but all indications are that it did not change the way the Philadelphia Eagles feel about him.
Eagles general manager Howie Roseman told reporters on Wednesday that Hurts has done enough to earn the starting quarterback job heading into 2022. He said the team wanted to see Hurts “take the bull by the horns” this year and they feel he did that. Roseman added that it is up to the Eagles t
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Troy Aikman rips Cowboys coaches over 1 specific mistake against 49ers
The Dallas Cowboys could have done a lot better with all phases of the game in their loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, but franchise legend Troy Aikman feels they really fell short in one particular area.
CeeDee Lamb, who had more than 1,100 yards receiving during the regular season, caught just one pass for 21 yards in the 23-17 loss to the Niners. He was targeted five times. During an appearance on 96.7 The Ticket in Dallas on Wednesday, Aikman ripped the Cowboys for failing to ident
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Bruce Arians fined by NFL for smacking Bucs player in helmet
Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Bruce Arians drew some attention on Sunday for swatting one of his own players in the helmet, and the NFL has made it clear that they did not approve of the way the act.
Arians has been fined $50,000, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media.
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Arians walked onto the field and smacked safety Andrew Adams in the helmet during the second half of Tampa Bay’s 31-1
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911 calls from Malik McDowell arrest describe disturbing scene
Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Malik McDowell is facing multiple charges in the wake of his latest arrest, and the 911 calls from the incident describe a very troubling scene.
McDowell was charged with public exposure of sex organs, aggravated battery of an officer and resisting an officer with violence in Deerfield Beach, Fla., on Monday. Police responded to the scene after several people called 911 to report that a naked man was walking around outside their respective buildings. One of the
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Tom Brady makes surprising admission about favorable treatment from refs
It has been said for years that Tom Brady receives favorable treatment from NFL officials, but we can’t remember him ever admitting it. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star was surprisingly honest when the topic arose this week.
Brady and the Bucs benefitted from a questionable roughing the passer call (video here) early in their Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. Many people immediately chalked the flag up to Brady receiving preferential treatment. However, it should be noted
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Favorite emerges for Giants head coach job?
The New York Giants are in the process of searching for a new general manager and head coach, and it sounds like a legitimate possibility that they could take both from the same organization.
Buffalo Bills assistant general manager Joe Schoen is one of the finalists for the Giants GM job. The Giants announced on Tuesday that they had completed a second interview with Schoen. If Schoen does get the job, he may have one specific head coaching candidate at the top of his list.
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Zdeno Chara shows great sportsmanship after beating up Zack MacEwen
Zdeno Chara may be the oldest active player in the NHL, but the big man proved on Tuesday night that he can still drop the gloves and hold his own. He also showed what great sportsmanship looks like even after fists fly.
Chara took exception to one of his New York Islanders teammates being hit high by Philadelphia Flyers center Zach MacEwen. Big Z came over to confront MacEwen, and MacEwen immediately dropped the gloves. The 44-year-old Chara proceeded to pummel the 25-year-old MacEwen.
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Longtime ESPN broadcaster Ron Franklin dies at 79
Longtime ESPN broadcaster Ron Franklin has died.
Franklin died on Tuesday, according to multiple reports on social media. He was 79.
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Just got the sad news that my friend Ron Franklin has passed away.If you're a sports fan, you knew Ron Franklin and his amazing voice. Incredibly talented and knowledgeable and very nice and gracious. RIP.
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Jim Irsay goes viral after sharing old weightlifting video
Jim Irsay went viral on Tuesday night after sharing a video clip from a past weightlifting competition in which he participated.
Irsay, 62, is the owner of the Indianapolis Colts. He was a walk-on linebacker at SMU in college, and he was a competitive weightlifter.
In the clip he shared, Irsay claimed he weighed 307 pounds at the time and was squatting 525 pounds.
When I weighed 307 pounds and squatting 525 pounds in the Super Heavy Weight Power Lifting Championships! pic.twitter.com/eZyqYk4o
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Mick Cronin sounds off on UCLA’s ludicrous COVID policies
UCLA head coach Mick Cronin sounded off on Tuesday about his school’s ludicrous COVID policies with an indirect jab.
UCLA is among three schools in the Pac-12 that have self-imposed harsh restrictions regarding fan attendance at athletic events. The Bruins, along with USC and Stanford, are currently limiting fan attendance at sporting events to limited family members.
Cronin has been the coach of UCLA’s men’s basketball team since 2019. He wants to know why the Los Angeles Ram
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Carlos Correa switches agents to Scott Boras
Carlos Correa is making business moves even while MLB players are locked out.
Correa has changed his representation and hired Scott Boras to serve as his agent.
I followed up and asked Correa why he chose to change representation during the lockout. He said he preferred not to answer any questions and referred to his statement.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) January 19, 2022
Correa was among the shortstops available in a stacked free agent class at his position. Corey Seager and Javy Baez
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Tate Martell reportedly retiring from football
One of the most disappointing college football careers is finally coming to a close.
Joe Arrigo of Franchise Sports Media in Las Vegas reported on Tuesday that Martell has retired from football. Arrigo says Martell is focused on business and has some big things in store.
I wanted to give an update on #UNLVfb QB @TheTateMartell: He is retired from football and focusing on business ventures.
He is grateful for @coacharroyo and UNLV for giving him a chance.
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Dak Prescott apologizes for comments about referees
Dak Prescott issued an apology on Tuesday for his comments about NFL officials.
Prescott initially admonished Dallas Cowboys fans for throwing debris onto the field at AT&T Stadium after the team’s playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. Upon being informed that the fans were throwing things at the refs, who had hurried off the field, Prescott changed his tune and complimented the fans.
On Tuesday, the NBA’s referees tweeted their disappointment with Prescott and as
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Is Kurt Rambis undermining Frank Vogel on Lakers?
Among the headwinds facing Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel right now may be the influence of executive Kurt Rambis.
Dan Woike of the LA Times examined the dynamics between Vogel and Lakers management in a feature this week. Woike reported that Rambis, who is the Lakers’ senior basketball advisor, personally attended the team’s pregame coaches meeting on Monday for the first time all season. Rambis had previously only done so virtually, Woike adds. The report also says that
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Video: Kyrie Irving had profane response to heckler in his old city Cleveland
Kyrie Irving received a less-than-warm welcome from the local fans as he returned to Cleveland this week.
The Brooklyn Nets guard was in town to face the Cavaliers on Monday night, a game that Irving was eligible to play in since it was a road contest. A video from the game went viral of Irving’s profane response to a courtside fan who was heckling him.
“Got y’all a championship and motherf—ers still ungrateful,” Irving said.
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Ex-Rams QB jabs Kurt Warner over bad playoff pick
There was some former Ram-on-former Ram quarterback crime on Tuesday.
Kurt Warner played quarterback for the St. Louis Rams and Arizona Cardinals during his career, taking both teams to the Super Bowl. He is currently an analyst for NFL Network and picked the Cardinals to beat the Rams in Monday’s NFC Wild Card game.
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— Alex Weiner (@alexjweiner) January 16, 2022
The Cardinals, of course, came nowhere near close to winning
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Archie Manning had interesting comment about playing at Alabama
Archie Manning had a very interesting comment on Tuesday while presenting an award.
Archie presented the “Manning Award” to Alabama quarterback Bryce Young. The award goes to the best college quarterback in the country, as determined by the Sugar Bowl Committee.
While presenting the award to Young, Archie noted that playing at Alabama as Young does gives one the opportunity to play in big games.
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Report: Sixers turned down big Ben Simmons trade offer from East team
The Philadelphia 76ers are swinging for the fences as they try to trade Ben Simmons, and it turns out they may not even be willing to settle for a triple.
Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer reported on Tuesday that the Sixers rebuffed a big trade offer that they got for Simmons from the Detroit Pistons. The offer was Jerami Grant, Saddiq Bey, Kelly Olynyk, and a first-round pick.
Fischer says the package was met with little enthusiasm from the Sixers, who are said to be looking for an All-Sta
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Jimmy Johnson has interesting reaction to Cowboys QB graphic
Jimmy Johnson had a very interesting reaction to a graphic about Dallas Cowboys quarterbacks.
FOX NFL shared a graphic noting that Dak Prescott now has the same playoff record as Tony Romo through their first six seasons as the Cowboys’ starting quarterback: 1-3.
Johnson took note of the graphic and added his commentary, saying “a shame…”
A shame… — Jimmy Johnson (@JimmyJohnson) January 18, 2022
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Jazz open to a Rudy Gobert trade?
Would the Utah Jazz actually trade away their three-time Defensive Player of the Year, Rudy Gobert? One report says they are open to it.
The NBA trade deadline is approaching on Feb. 10. The Jazz are doing well at 29-15 and have a winning percentage over .600 for the fifth time in the last six seasons. But they’re also looking to upgrade their roster.
According to former Salt Lake City radio host Tim Montemayor, the Jazz are open to trading everyone on the team, except for Donovan Mitchel
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LeBron James explains why he ducked media after recent loss
LeBron James is explaining why he snuck out the back door instead of speaking to the media after his team’s most recent loss.
The Los Angeles Lakers got smoked by the Denver Nuggets on the weekend, losing in a 133-96 blowout. James left without doing a postgame press conference, which is a rare occurrence for him.
On Monday, James explained why he did not stick around for reporters.
“I didn’t like what was going to come out of my mouth,” the former MVP said, per Harrison
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Jags DL Lerentee McCray arrested for allegedly leading police on high-speed chase
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Lerentee McCray was arrested on Sunday morning after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase in Central Florida.
According to News4Jax, the Fruitland Park Police Department’s arrest report states that police clocked McCray doing 88 mph in a 50 mph zone. As police attempted to stop McCray in his Dodge Ram pickup truck, McCray allegedly put his hand out the window and flipped off the officer. McCray later claimed he was just motioning to the pol
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Giannis Antetokounmpo disses Heat over bubble run
Giannis Antetokounmpo won’t explicitly say that the Miami Heat won a Mickey Mouse conference title in 2020, but that seems to be what he thinks.
The Milwaukee Bucks star was interviewed this week by The Athletic’s Eric Nehm. In the interview, Antetokounmpo spoke on the 2020 Orlando bubble and dissed the Heat, who beat the Bucks in the second round that year.
“Year 7. Ended with Miami,” he said. “I don't make excuses as an athlete, but it wasn't a satisfying yea...
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Hilarious video of Kawhi Leonard at Rams game goes viral
Kawhi Leonard has not played since June of last year, but he is definitely still Kawhi Leonard.
A funny video of the LA Clippers star went viral this week. Leonard was in attendance for the Los Angeles Rams’ Wild Card game against the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night at SoFi Stadium. The former Finals MVP was with Clippers teammate Paul George, Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts, and others. While the rest of his entourage danced around and waved Rams towels, Leonard was no
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Charles Barkley explains why Ben Simmons can never play for 76ers again
Charles Barkley has been outspoken in urging the Philadelphia 76ers to trade Ben Simmons as soon as possible, and the Hall of Famer believes his former team is making a huge mistake by letting the situation drag on so long.
Barkley spoke with TMZ this week about the rift between Simmons and the 76ers. He said the Sixers have to make a decision in the near future. Barkley, who played for Philly for the first eight years of his career, also explained why Simmons could never return to the team.
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Kyrie Irving takes shot at Giannis Antetokounmpo over old injury incident
Kyrie Irving is resurrecting an issue from over seven months ago.
The Brooklyn Nets guard spoke with reporters following the team’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday and reflected on the adversity that the team has faced. Irving spoke about the ankle injury that he suffered in last year’s second-round playoff series against the Milwaukee Bucks and said that Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foot “just happened to be in the way,” per Kristian Winfield of the New York
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Joe Burrow has awesome take on Bengals snapping ugly playoff streak
The Cincinnati Bengals saved their fans from 31 years of disappointment with their Wild Card win over the Las Vegas Raiders last weekend, but Joe Burrow did not seem all that excited about the feat. He had a great reason for his lack of enthusiasm.
Burrow told reporters on Tuesday that he loved seeing Bengals fans so pumped up following the team’s first playoff win since 1990. However, he said he has tried to downplay the achievement because he wants it to be the “bare minimum going
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Mike Tomlin shares thoughts on future of Steelers’ QB position
The Pittsburgh Steelers are officially moving on from the Ben Roethlisberger era, and it sounds like there is a good chance their next starting quarterback is already on the roster.
Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that “all options are on the table” for potential Roethlisberger replacements. However, he said both Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins have earned the right to compete for the starting job.
Asked about #Steelers QBs Mason Rudolph and Dwayne Haskins, Mike Tomlin says, "The
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Budda Baker released from hospital after concussion
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker was stretchered off the field and taken to a local hospital on Monday night, but fortunately he has already been released.
Baker suffered a concussion during the third quarter of his team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. He collided with Rams running back Cam Akers while making a tackle and laid flat on his back afterword. Baker provided a positive update on Twitter overnight, but the best news came Tuesday afternoon.
Baker was released from the hospita
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Texans GM offers update on Deshaun Watson’s future with team
The Houston Texans remain in somewhat of a holding pattern with Deshaun Watson as the sexual assault claims against him are investigated, but it sounds like their long-term plans for the quarterback remain unchanged.
During an appearance on Sports Radio 610 Tuesday morning, Texans general manager Nick Caserio was asked if the team could potentially keep Watson depending on who replaces David Culley as head coach. Former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores interviewed for the Texans job on Fr
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Browns’ Malik McDowell arrested over alleged public exposure incident
Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Malik McDowell is in trouble with the law once again.
McDowell was arrested on Monday in Deerfield Beach, Fla., after he allegedly exposed himself in public. According to court records obtained by WPLG Local 10, police received a call that a man was walking around naked near a children’s school. Surveillance footage showed McDowell walk onto the property naked while school was in session.
In addition to public exposure, McDowell was also charged with agg
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Frank Vogel on verge of being fired by Lakers?
Those who said the Los Angeles Lakers would be too old to compete for a championship this season have been proven right thus far, but the head coach may wind up taking the fall for the team’s unsurprising struggles.
The Lakers bounced back with a win over the Utah Jazz on Monday night after they were blown out by the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. The victory may have temporarily saved head coach Frank Vogel’s job. According to Bill Oram and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Vogel “narr
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Michael Phelps seems to have issue with Lia Thomas swimming with women
University of Pennsylvania swimmer Lia Thomas has been the subject of some polarizing debates in recent months, and the most decorated Olympian of all time recently shared some of his thoughts on her situation.
Thomas, who is transgender, has been rewriting the record books while swimming for Penn’s women’s team. She has been competing on the women’s team despite swimming for the men’s team the previous three years. She last swam on the men’s team as Will Thomas in
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Budda Baker provides update after frightening injury
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker exited SoFi Stadium on a stretcher during Monday night’s Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams, but fortunately he appears to be on the mend.
Baker suffered a concussion on a collision with Rams running back Cam Akers while making a tackle late in the third quarter. He laid flat on his back after the play and appeared to be seriously injured. Baker was taken to a local hospital, and he provided a positive update early Tuesday morning.
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Kliff Kingsbury has odd theory for Cardinals’ playoff exit
The Arizona Cardinals were humiliated in their Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, and some people were puzzled by the explanation Kliff Kingsbury gave for the poor showing.
Following his team’s 34-11 loss, Kingsbury said a lack of playoff experience may have played a role in the Cardinals being beaten so badly.
“I think experience is a big part of it. There’s only one way to experience playoff football and that’s to go through it,” Kingsbu
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Russell Westbrook reacts to his huge dunk on Rudy Gobert
Russell Westbrook went viral on Monday night for his huge dunk on Rudy Gobert. The veteran guard has been struggling lately, as have his Los Angeles Lakers. So many felt revived and reassured by the huge play.
Westbrook though somewhat downplayed his dunk after the game.
Here is a look at the huge dunk, which came late in the second quarter against the Utah Jazz:
RUSSELL WESTBROOK BRINGS THE BOOM
Throwing it DOWN on NBA TV! pic.twitter.com/LanNVmUZsF
— NBA (@NBA) January 18, 2022
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Cam Akers addresses taunt in message to Budda Baker after game
Cam Akers addressed his taunt of Budda Baker in a message sent for the Arizona Cardinals safety after Monday night’s playoff game.
Akers was tackled by Baker late in the third quarter of Monday night’s NFC Wild Card game on a run in the red zone. Baker dove head-first at Akers and suffered a concussion while making the tackle.
Akers was fired up and/or ticked off after the play and taunted Baker, who was on the ground (video here).
Some Cardinals players were upset with Akers over
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JJ Watt has harsh comments for Cardinals after playoff loss
JJ Watt maintains high expectations for himself, his teams, and his teammates. That’s why he did not hold back after his Arizona Cardinals got blitzed 34-11 by the Los Angeles Rams in their NFC Wild Card playoff game on Monday night.
Watt returned from a serious shoulder injury to play in his Cardinals’ playoff game. The contest marked Watt’s first game since Week 7.
The veteran defensive lineman had three tackles as his team was crushed. Watt said after the game that the Car
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Larry Fitzgerald nailed his Odell Beckham Jr. analysis
Larry Fitzgerald perfectly nailed his analysis regarding Odell Beckham Jr.
Fitzgerald was a guest on the ESPN2 “ManningCast” broadcast for the NFC Wild Card Game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals on Monday night. During his appearance, the former Cardinals receiver praised the way the Rams have been utilizing Beckham’s skills in the red zone.
“I love the way they’re utilizing him in the red zone. He’s such a threat with his lateral quickness,
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Cam Akers taunted Budda Baker with gesture on concussion play
Arizona Cardinals players were mad at Cam Akers for taunting Budda Baker with a gesture after their collision that resulted in the Cardinals safety suffering a concussion.
Baker tackled Akers on a 2nd-and-2 play in the red zone late in the third quarter of Monday’s NFC Wild Card game. After being tackled short of the goal, Akers went over to Baker, who was on the ground, and gestured something with his hand:
So the Rams Cam Akers can hover over an unconscious Cardinal Budda Baker making
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Budda Baker taken to hospital after suffering concussion on tackle
Budda Baker exited SoFi Stadium on a stretcher after suffering a concussion on a collision with Cam Akers while making a tackle late in the third quarter of Monday night’s NFC Wild Card game between his Arizona Cardinals and the Los Angeles Rams.
The Rams had a 2nd-and-2 from the Arizona 16 with under two minutes left in the third quarter. They handed the ball to Akers, who ran for a first down towards the left side of the field. Baker dove to tackle Akers and made the stop. But Baker got
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Warriors co-owner Chamath Palihapitiya says he does not care about Uyghurs genocide
The Golden State Warriors issued a statement on Monday to distance themselves from minority owner Chamath Palihapitiya following his comments about the Uyghurs in China.
The Uyghurs are a Turkish ethnic group in China, millions of whom have been placed in concentration camps in China and been subjected to various human rights violations, such as forced sterilization and forced labor.
On his podcast, Chamath, the CEO of financial group Social Capital, disregarded the Uyghurs situation, saying th
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Lakers linked to former Anthony Davis teammate
The Los Angeles Lakers may be going after a player that Anthony Davis would have plenty of intel on.
Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported on Monday that Eric Gordon of the Houston Rockets could be a potential trade target for the Lakers. Pincus also mentions Terrence Ross of the Orlando Magic as another candidate that the Lakers may pursue. But he says that any such deal with Houston or Orlando would hinge on either team’s interest in acquiring Talen Horton-Tucker.
Gordon was team
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Peyton Manning drops S-bomb while caught on hot mic
Peyton Manning encountered one of the perils of live television on Monday night’s “ManningCast” broadcast of the NFC Wild Card game between the Los Angeles Rams and Arizona Cardinals.
Manning dropped a curse word on live TV while he was experiencing some technical difficulties during the first quarter of the game.
Eli Manning tossed to Peyton for analysis on a Rams touchdown, but Peyton apparently couldn’t hear his brother.
Peyton had a very colorful way of saying so:
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Josh Allen received motivating text message before blowing out Patriots
Josh Allen is the type of player to find motivation in every slight, real or perceived. That’s why a text message he received from his personal trainer probably didn’t hurt his mindset against the New England Patriots on Saturday.
Peter King of Football Morning in America shared an anecdote about a message Allen received from Jordan Palmer, his offseason workout coach. The text sarcastically congratulated Allen on being named an alternate to the Pro Bowl.
“So proud to know tha
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LeBron James apologizes to Lakers fans after blowout loss
LeBron James apologized on Sunday night as his Los Angeles Lakers have received criticism for their poor play.
The Lakers were blown out on Saturday at Denver 133-96. The blowout loss led to criticism from notable former Lakers star player and executive, Magic Johnson.
Russell Westbrook was among those who was asked about Johnson’s comments.
After being blown out by the Nuggets 133-96, we as @Lakers fans can accept being outplayed but we deserve more than a lack of effort and no sense o
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Kyle Shanahan has blunt remark about facing good friend Matt LaFleur
The San Francisco 49ers and Green Bay Packers will meet in the NFC Divisional round this weekend, putting the two head coaches in the spotlight. Those coaches have a longtime friendship, but that will clearly not be in play here.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan and Packers coach Matt LaFleur raised some eyebrows with a somewhat frosty handshake after the teams’ Week 3 meeting despite their long-standing friendship. On Monday, Shanahan insisted there were no issues between the two, but things wo
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Funny video of Ryan Fitzpatrick at Bills game goes viral
You can take Ryan Fitzpatrick out of Buffalo, but you can’t take the Buffalo out of Ryan Fitzpatrick.
A funny video of the veteran quarterback went viral this week. Fitzpatrick attended the Bills’ Wild Card game on Saturday against the New England Patriots. In a video posted on Twitter by a user named Kyle Margeson, a shirtless Fitzpatrick was going nuts in the stands after a Bills touchdown.
@ESPNNFL @SalSports @JeremyWGR @EWood70. The moment I caught on video Saturday night will
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Favorite has emerged to acquire Myles Turner?
One particular NBA team appears to be pulling into the lead in the Myles Turner sweepstakes.
Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus reported on Monday that several competing executives believe that the Dallas Mavericks are the favorites to acquire the Indiana Pacers center Turner. Pincus adds that the Mavs could potentially offer Dwight Powell and one of Dorian Finney-Smith or Jalen Brunson.
Dallas would be a fitting landing spot for Turner, who is a native of Bedford, Tex. and played for the Texa
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Report: Raiders staff unhappy with team’s handling of GM change
The Las Vegas Raiders’ handling of former GM Mike Mayock has alienated some within the organization, according to a report.
Members of the Raiders organization, including coaches and scouts, have been working as usual on offseason duties, including scouting for free agency and the draft. Those doing so were not aware that the team had already made the decision to fire Mayock and search for a replacement, according to Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network.
Raiders sent out GM & HC interview reques
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Mike Mayock will not return as Raiders GM
The Las Vegas Raiders are undergoing some major organizational changes this offseason, and one will be finding a new general manager.
Mike Mayock has been informed that he will not return as the Raiders’ GM next season.
The move is not a surprise. Mayock was essentially hand-picked by Jon Gruden, who resigned during the season after his leaked email scandal.
The Raiders’ next move could be replacing interim head coach Rich Bisaccia. They are reportedly expected to interview multiple
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Video: Ja Morant had funny response to Bulls after scuffle
Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant was ready to battle after a brief on-court scuffle with the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
Morant got tangled up with Chicago’s Tony Bradley while driving to the basket. A brief scuffle ensued when Bradley wouldn’t let go of Morant, prompting Steven Adams to intervene and play peacemaker.
Ja Morant and Tony Bradley getting into it during Grizzlies-Bulls pic.twitter.com/zFIjUbBU0U
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 17, 2022
Amusingly, Mor
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Oddsmakers list Mike Tomlin as candidate to coach another NFL team
One online sportsbook had a very interesting name listed in their odds for who will become the next head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Online sportsbook SportsBetting.ag had 14 total candidates listed for the next Raiders head coach. Surprisingly, longtime Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was included with the fourth-best odds at 7-1.
Tomlin has been the head coach of the Steelers for the last 15 seasons. The Steelers have had tremendous stability at quarterback throughout Tomlin’s
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Nebraska lands another highly-touted QB transfer
The Nebraska Cornhuskers will have no shortage of options at the quarterback position after bringing in another highly-touted name from the transfer portal.
Former four-star prospect Chubba Purdy announced Monday that he has decided to transfer to Nebraska after one season at Florida State.
Excited and Honored to be committed to The University of Nebraska! #GBR pic.twitter.com/1EViZJKY1K
— Chubba Purdy (@chubbapurdy) January 17, 2022
Purdy, the younger brother of Iowa State quarterback
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Ex-Laker Nick Young offers strange defense of Russell Westbrook
Russell Westbrook might be the single most hated man in Los Angeles right now. But Westbrook need not worry because he has one mighty ally in his corner: Swaggy P.
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young took to Instagram over the weekend to react to Lakers fans having made a diss track aimed at Westbrook, who has struggled mightily for the Lakers this season.
“That’s why they losing because ppl show hate more [than] love,” Young wrote. “This man Russ is a first ballo
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Raiders preparing to move on from Mike Mayock, Rich Bisaccia?
The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be ready for a switch regarding their head coach and general manager positions.
The Raiders are preparing to interview both head coach and GM candidates, according to reports. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says Las Vegas is set to interview Jerod Mayo for their head coach job and Dave Ziegler for their GM job.
Raiders still have HC Rich Bisaccia and GM Mike Mayock in place, but it hasn't stopped Las Vegas from looking.
Raiders requested permission to interview Pa...
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James Harden at center of interesting trade report
The Brooklyn Nets have barely had their “Big Three” on the floor together since they assembled what they thought would be a championship roster, and one of their superstar players is reportedly open to the idea of moving on.
NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote on Monday that sources have told him Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey has his sights set on a James Harden trade. The belief is that Morey will explore possible sign-and-trade scenarios involving Ben
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Andy Reid has perfect analogy for Super Bowl pursuit
Andy Reid is at his best when he’s bringing food into the conversation, and he did so again on Monday.
The Kansas City Chiefs coach was asked about the mindset of pursuing a Super Bowl title now that he has won one before. Reid responded by likening Super Bowl championships to pieces of chocolate cake: why stop at one when there’s more for the taking?
Asked how winning SB informs how sees it all now, Andy put it in terms we can all understand: "If you like chocolate cake, and you...
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Ben Simmons may not play at all this season?
The Philadelphia 76ers have until the Feb. 10 trade deadline to find a suitor for Ben Simmons. There has been no indication that discussions with rival teams have gone anywhere, and Simmons is apparently fine with that for the time being.
ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne said Monday that Simmons is dug in on never playing for the Sixers again. Even if they are unable to trade him before the deadline, the former first overall pick plans to continue sitting out.
More details from Ramona on Ben Simm
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Browns legend’s attempt to troll Steelers backfired badly
One Cleveland Browns great tried to troll the rival Pittsburgh Steelers this weekend but instead ended up getting trolled himself.
Retired ex-Browns tackle Joe Thomas took a swipe at the Steelers after they were eliminated in the Wild Card round with a 42-21 loss to Kansas City.
“@Steelers, congratulations on your playoff participation trophy,” he wrote.
.@Steelers, congratulations on your playoff participation trophy
— Joe Thomas (@joethomas73) January 17, 2022
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Stephen Jones disagrees with Dak Prescott on Cowboys fan behavior
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott raised some eyebrows with comments he made about fan behavior after Sunday’s NFC Wild Card loss. Unsurprisingly, executive vice president Stephen Jones is not backing his quarterback on those.
Some Cowboys fans, upset with how the game ended, threw objects onto the field at the officials following the final whistle. Jones issued a condemnation of that behavior on Monday, saying there was “no place” for that sort of behavior.
Cowboys EVP
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Nick Bosa trolls Cowboys with Instagram post
The San Francisco 49ers went into Dallas on Sunday and ended the Cowboys’ season. Now, Nick Bosa wants to steal their nickname.
The Cowboys have long been known as “America’s Team.” But now that the Niners defeated Dallas in the Wild Card round and are moving on, Bosa feels his team has earned the right to be called “America’s Team.” He said as much in an Instagram post on Monday.
View this post on Instagram
A post s
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Klay Thompson has funny way of hazing Warriors rookie
Klay Thompson is officially back for the Golden State Warriors, which means that he is officially back hazing the team’s rookies as well.
First-year Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga arrived at his media session after Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves carrying a box of chess and checkers. When asked why he had the games, Kuminga revealed that it is Thompson’s way of hazing him.
“I don’t play neither of those games,” said Kuminga, per Anthony Sl
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