Feb 12, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during the second half against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY SportsJa Morant is known for having one of the highest vertical leaps in the NBA, and he needs needs every inch of it when going up against new teammate Zach Edey.A surreal photo of the Memphis Grizzlies star Morant attempting to defend Edey in practice went viral this week. It showed Morant jumping as high as he could to try to contest an Edey shot in the paint (with Edey barely off…
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Apr 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers logo at center court during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers may be going bargain-hunting on the trade market. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports Monday that the Lakers have expressed trade interest in center Nick Richards of the Charlotte Hornets. Siegel notes that the Lakers are among several NBA teams that have inquired about the 26-year-old Richards. This news comes after Shams Charania of ESPN reported last week that the Lakers were looking at making…
Feb 1, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen at midfield at SoFi Stadium. Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals will be played on Feb. 13, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A football legend’s son is set to make his NFL debut on Monday night. The Buffalo Bills announced on Monday that they have elevated Frank Gore Jr. from their practice squad to the 53-man roster. Gore will be active for Buffalo’s “Monday Night Football” game against the New York Jets. Gore, the son of former NFL running back…
Jan. 4, 2011; New Orleans, LA, USA; ESPN logo prior to the 2011 Sugar Bowl between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Ohio State Buckeyes at the Louisiana Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports ESPN seems to be zeroing in on their successor for JJ Redick. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported on Monday that ex-NBA forward Richard Jefferson has emerged as an early leading candidate to replace Redick on ESPN’s lead NBA national television broadcast team. The spot, alongside Mike Breen and Doris Burke in the booth, has been vacant ever since Redick agreed to become the new…
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) fixes his head band Saturday, July 29, 2023, during Colts Training Back Together Weekend at Grand Park in Westfield. Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar/ USA TODAY NETWORK The Indianapolis Colts have looked better on offense with Joe Flacco under center than they did with Anthony Richardson earlier in the year, but there is not going to be a quarterback controversy going forward. Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Monday that Richardson will start against the Miami Dolphins in Week 7 as long as the second-year quarterback does not suffer a setback with his hip…
Sep 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Mario Edwards Jr. (97) reacts after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) (not pictured) in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn ImagesThe Houston Texans have lost a defensive starter to a suspension.Texans defensive tackle Mario Edwards Jr. has been suspended four games for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy, the league announced on Monday. The veteran will be eligible for reinstatement after Houston’s Week 10 game against the Detroit Lions. Texans DT Mario Edwards Jr. is suspended four games without pay for violating the NFL’s…
LeBron James may not necessarily be opposed to the idea of joining forces with his longtime NBA rival. The Los Angeles Lakers star James addressed reporters on Monday and spoke out on his positive experience this summer playing with Golden State Warriors counterpart Steph Curry, whom he won a gold medal with at the Paris Olympics. James was then asked if he could ever be teammates with Curry again and gave a notable response. “I have no idea,” replied James, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. It is interesting that James did not shoot down the idea entirely, especially as he…
Oct 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Former Houston Texans player J.J. Watt speaks to the crowd after being inducted into the Texans Ring of Honor during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports The Detroit Lions lost star pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson for the season on Sunday to a gruesome leg injury. Some of the team’s fans decided to try to recruit some replacements, and one focus of their attention was JJ Watt. In a post on X Monday, Watt acknowledged that he had heard from more than a few Lions fans…
Aug 15, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni walks to the bench before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni issued something of an apology for how he acted toward fans at the end of Sunday’s 20-16 win. Sirianni admitted he went a bit too far with his emotions when he chirped at some fans in the stands at the end of the game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. The coach said he was “trying to bring energy,” but failed to…
Sep 20, 2020; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Washington Football Team defensive tackle Jonathan Allen (93) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Washington Commanders got some bad news about one of their most important defensive players on Monday, a day after their loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Commanders coach Dan Quinn confirmed that defensive tackle Jonathan Quinn will miss the remainder of the season after suffering a torn pectoral muscle in Week 6. Allen will undergo season-ending surgery. Dan Quinn addressing the media. Jonathan Allen has a pec tear, the head coach…