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An awkward situation between the Bears and linebacker Roquan Smith could soon be getting even more awkward. Per a league source, a person purporting to represent Smith has been calling other teams in order to gauge potential trade interest. It’s a problem for two reasons. First, the person isn’t an NFLPA-certified agent. He can’t represent […]

The NBA announced Thursday that it was retiring Bill Russell‘s No. 6 jersey by all 30 of the professional basketball league’s teams, the first time a player has been honored this way league-wide. Players currently wearing No. 6, including Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, can continue wearing it. Russell, who died last month at age […]

Novak Djokovic handed late US Open boost – AFP Novak Djokovic’s hopes of playing at the US Open have been given a late boost after American health chiefs relaxed nationwide coronavirus guidance for unvaccinated people two-and-a-half weeks before the tournament. Djokovic is currently banned from entering the United States over his refusal to get jabbed […]

‘Philly didn’t want you, Indy didn’t want you’ — Wentz hit hard in interview originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia These weren’t softball questions. More like hardball. Former Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz recently had a sit-down interview with Scott Abraham of 7News DC. Wentz, now the QB of the Commanders, was asked some poignant (?) questions. The […]

Dray hilariously exposes ‘childish’ Klay behavior on plane rides originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea The Warriors‘ Big Three of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green have 10 years’ worth of plane rides together. Traveling from city to city between games, the trio has grown naturally accustomed to certain habits and traditions. As Green […]

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick didn’t seem too happy with the New York Giants’ surprisingly aggressive approach to Thursday’s preseason opener. The temperature in the pocket was scalding nearly every time Patriots rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe dropped back for a pass. In a glorified exhibition game, the hunt was on for the Giants defense […]

The Seahawks’ quarterback competition will continue to heat up this weekend with their first preseason matchup against the Steelers. Between Geno Smith and Drew Lock, Smith has appeared to be ahead so far in training camp. He’ll get the start in Saturday’s preseason opener. But Lock doesn’t appear out of it and could make a […]

Washington Commanders president Jason Wright wasn’t happy with the way one reporter handled an interview with quarterback Carson Wentz. Wright implied that he would restrict the reporter’s access after a “pompous, unprofessional” back and forth with Wentz. [Set, hut, hike! Create or join a fantasy football league now!] The reporter in question is Scott Abraham, […]

How to watch Friday’s Phillies vs. Mets game originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia Get ready for a big-time NL East clash. The Philadelphia Phillies, winners of 12 of their last 14 games, head to the Big Apple for a three-game showdown with the first-place New York Mets starting Friday night. The Mets have held […]

The Colts have made a move along their offensive line on Friday. Indianapolis announced the club has released Jason Spriggs. Spriggs signed with Indianapolis in June. Via Nate Atkins of the Indianapolis Star, Spriggs had been receiving second-team reps along the offensive line during training camp. A Packers second-round pick in the 2016 draft, Spriggs […]

Fantasy football analyst Matt Harmon is revealing the highlights of his positional projections for the 2022 season. Next up, here are the running back projections that stood out to him. Most in the fantasy community probably get this one by now but it’s worth repeating: Javonte Williams isn’t going to get a workhorse role with […]

Today could be the day that the NFL issues its final ruling in the Deshaun Watson case. Today probably will be the day, especially if hand-picked Roger Goodell surrogate Peter Harvey will be suspending Watson for a full year, effective immediately. The Browns play a preseason game tonight in Jacksonville. The Browns already have announced […]

Reuters Production costs soar at Rusal due to Russia-Ukraine conflict Russian aluminium giant Rusal reported a 33% jump in first-half production costs on Friday, hit by a production halt at a refinery in Ukraine and Australia’s ban on exports of alumina and bauxite to Russia. The world’s largest aluminium producer outside China has been suffering […]

Reuters Production costs soar at Rusal due to Russia-Ukraine conflict Russian aluminium giant Rusal reported a 33% jump in first-half production costs on Friday, hit by a production halt at a refinery in Ukraine and Australia’s ban on exports of alumina and bauxite to Russia. The world’s largest aluminium producer outside China has been suffering […]

The Chicago Bears kick off the preseason against the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, and there are a number of players vying for roster spots and starting jobs. While the starters will play around 15 to 20 snaps, it’s the players on the roster bubble who will see plenty of opportunities on Saturday. There are […]

Master Teague III is already making an impact early on in his stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The former Ohio State football running back was signed by the Steelers Aug. 3 after the team placed Jeremy McNichols on injury reserve. It wasn’t Teague’s first opportunity. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago […]

John Smoltz has a number of passions — golf, for one, which he got serious about when he was 21 with Atlanta Braves teammates Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine as a way to spend time on their days off between starts — but his work ethic comes from his father. The Hall of Fame pitcher […]

John Smoltz has a number of passions — golf, for one, which he got serious about when he was 21 with Atlanta Braves teammates Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine as a way to spend time on their days off between starts — but his work ethic comes from his father. The Hall of Fame pitcher […]

Boston Celtics v Miami Heat – Game Seven Victor Oladipo says he is going on his “revenge tour” this coming season, “I’m talking about God’s revenge.” He is working out with Russell Westbrook (who needs a revenge tour of his own). Injuries and surgeries (and a surgery to fix the other surgeries) have slowed Oladipo, a […]

Boston Celtics v Miami Heat – Game Seven Victor Oladipo says he is going on his “revenge tour” this coming season, “I’m talking about God’s revenge.” He is working out with Russell Westbrook (who needs a revenge tour of his own). Injuries and surgeries (and a surgery to fix the other surgeries) have slowed Oladipo, a […]

Seven key 49ers to watch in preseason opener vs. Packers originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SANTA CLARA — The 49ers will face the Green Bay Packers in their preseason opener Friday night, and fans should monitor a few key players with roles and roster spots up for grabs. Coach Kyle Shanahan already has shared […]

Hey Ohio State football fans, we are only about three weeks away from the start of the 2022 schedule. You’ll be turning on your very large high-definition television or a lot less smaller device screen to watch the Buckeyes open the seal on the season vs. Notre Dame in the ‘Shoe at night. The schedule […]

Hey Ohio State football fans, we are only about three weeks away from the start of the 2022 schedule. You’ll be turning on your very large high-definition television or a lot less smaller device screen to watch the Buckeyes open the seal on the season vs. Notre Dame in the ‘Shoe at night. The schedule […]

Jordan Toles, a six-foot-one, 209-pound Junior defensive back has entered his name into the transfer portal. Toles played in 14 games over two seasons for the Tigers finishing with 16 tackles. Toles was a four-star safety in the 2020 recruiting class. 247Sports had him listed as the No. 80 overall player, the No. 5 safety, […]

Jordan Toles, a six-foot-one, 209-pound Junior defensive back has entered his name into the transfer portal. Toles played in 14 games over two seasons for the Tigers finishing with 16 tackles. Toles was a four-star safety in the 2020 recruiting class. 247Sports had him listed as the No. 80 overall player, the No. 5 safety, […]

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick doesn’t throw around compliments for his own players loosely. So it was definitely noteworthy when he made the claim that “nobody works harder” than second-year receiver Tre Nixon. The comments came after Nixon hauled in four receptions for 81 yards, including a 36-yarder from rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe, in […]

The Boston Celtics are reportedly signing former Maine Celtics wing Denzel Valentine to a camp deal, according to WILX’s Tim Staudt. A native of Lansing, Michigan, Valentine was the No. 14 pick by the Chicago Bulls of the 2016 NBA draft but has struggled to put things together at the next level after a successful […]

The Seattle Seahawks quarterback competition is really heating up with the first preseason game just a day away. Speaking to reporters after Thursday’s walkthrough, coach Pete Carroll revealed that he has discovered a great deal about Drew Lock since his acquisition and he’s pleasantly surprised. “I’m surprised at some stuff that Drew does,” Carroll said. […]

Heading into the second year of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell regime, there is a lot of hype surrounding the Detroit Lions, who will be looking to start off on the right foot against the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener. Coach Campbell mentioned we should expect the starters to play the first quarter, then afterward […]

Heading into the second year of the Brad Holmes/Dan Campbell regime, there is a lot of hype surrounding the Detroit Lions, who will be looking to start off on the right foot against the Atlanta Falcons in their preseason opener. Coach Campbell mentioned we should expect the starters to play the first quarter, then afterward […]