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Oct 24, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni reacts in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Eagles 33-22. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Damien Woody was not a fan of the way Nick Sirianni carried himself at the end of the Philadelphia Eagles’ win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Woody, a longtime ESPN analyst and former Pro Bowl offensive lineman, unloaded on Sirianni during Monday morning’s edition of “Get Up.” Woody called Sirianni a “clown” for chirping at Eagles fans late in Philadelphia’s 20-16 win…

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Aug 5, 2024; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) during practice at the Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports The Cleveland Browns’ signing of Deshaun Watson has quickly become one of the worst deals in pro sports. But few people may realize just how bad Watson has become. The Browns are 1-5 this season and 30th in the league in points scored per game. Much of those struggles are due to how bad Watson has been. Watson has completed 61.3 percent of his passes for 1,020 yards, 5 touchdowns and 3 interceptions in five…

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Dec 11, 2011; Denver, CO, USA; General view of a NFL logo on a communications center inside Sports Authority Field before the start of the game between the Chicago Bears and the Denver Broncos. The Broncos defeated the Bears 13-10. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The season-ending injury to Aidan Hutchinson has created an opportunity for another player to capture the Defensive Player of the Year award in the NFL. Hutchinson was the favorite this season to win the award. The third-year defensive star had 7.5 sacks in just 5 games before suffering a broken leg in his Detroit…

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Nov 25, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart shown on the sideline against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Kirby Smart was criticized on Saturday after he shoved an opposing player during Georgia’s 41-31 win over Mississippi State at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., and the coach says he has addressed his actions. Mississippi State quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. ran for a gain in the fourth quarter and went out of bounds into Georgia’s sideline. Smart then went running over to say…

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Apr 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during overtime in game 5 of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports The Philadelphia 76ers are prioritizing the health of center Joel Embiid this season in a bid to keep him fit and available for the playoffs. That likely means one huge change is coming to Embiid’s availability in certain games. In a new story by Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Embiid admitted that his days of playing on back-to-back…

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Sep 26, 2021; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A detailed view of the Las Vegas Raiders shield logo at midfield at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Las Vegas Raiders look like they are in serious need of a roster rebuild, but that does not mean they are willing to entertain any trade offer that comes their way. During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, ESPN’s Adam Schefter discussed the possibility of the Detroit Lions trying to acquire a star pass-rusher after Aidan Hutchinson suffered a gruesome leg injury on Sunday. Two names that have already come…

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Dec 19, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball (2) brings the ball up court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports Fans of Lonzo Ball received some welcomed news on Monday. Ball is expected to play in the Chicago Bulls’ preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. This would be a huge deal considering Ball has not played since January 2022 due to knee surgeries and complications. Sources: The Chicago Bulls and point guard Lonzo Ball are targeting Wednesday’s home preseason game against the Minnesota…

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Nov 5, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes quarterback Cameron Rising (7) warms up prior to a game against the Arizona Wildcats at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports Utah quarterback Cam Rising is losing yet another season to an injury. Utes coach Kyle Whittingham announced Monday that Rising will be out “indefinitely” due to a lower leg injury. Whittingham did not sound optimistic that Rising would be able to play again in 2024. Kyle Whittingham: Cam Rising is out “indefinitely” and Isaac Wilson will be the starter “until further notice.” — Josh Furlong (@JFurKSL) October…

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Oct 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) warms up before an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis have a rivalry that seems to be getting more bitter by the day. During an offseason appearance on “The Pivot Podcast,” St. Brown was asked to name his least favorite cornerback in the NFL. The Lions star mentioned Lewis. St. Brown recalled a 2022 game between Dallas and Detroit where Lewis was supposedly “talking…

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Jun 10, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo walks to the microphones for to hold a press conference at minicamp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots have shown very few signs of improvement this year after undergoing major offseason changes, and many people feel Bill Belichick is to blame for the current state of the roster. Does Jerod Mayo agree? The Patriots fell to 1-5 with their 41-21 loss to the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday. During his appearance on WEEI’s “The Greg…

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