Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice could eventually face disciplinary action from the NFL, but it does not sound like he will be ruled ineligible for the start of the season. Rice is facing eight felony charges over his alleged role in a multi-car accident that took place in March. Many expect him to be suspended at some point, but the NFL has a history of waiting for the legal process to be completed before handing down any discipline. In some cases, the league has placed players on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, which is basically a paid leave of…
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Caitlin Clark has played like a seasoned veteran for much of her rookie season in the WNBA, but the Indiana Fever star let her inner middler schooler come out following Wednesday night’s game. Clark sat next to teammate Lexie Hull… Two longtime ESPN reporters have tied the knot. Malika Andrews, who has been at ESPN since 2018, and Dave McMenamin, who joined ESPN as an NBA reporter in 2009, got married on Saturday. Andrews shared some photos on Instagram of… The Cleveland Browns have moved on from one of their quarterbacks. Tyler Huntley was released by the Browns on Thursday,…
The Cleveland Browns have moved on from one of their quarterbacks. Tyler Huntley was released by the Browns on Thursday, according to multiple reports. The Cleveland Browns, who had four quarterbacks on their roster, are now down to three. They… The New England Patriots have named a starting quarterback for Week 1, and they are going with the veteran. Jacoby Brissett has won the Patriots’ starting quarterback job, the team announced on Thursday morning. Patriots HC Jerod Mayo just informed… Shohei Ohtani delivered on Wednesday night, and so did his dog Decoy. The Dodgers gave away Shohei Ohtani bobblehead dolls…
Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; A New England Patriots helmet sits on the sideline during the first half against the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots have named a starting quarterback for Week 1, and they are going with the veteran. Jacoby Brissett has won the Patriots’ starting quarterback job, the team announced on Thursday morning. Patriots HC Jerod Mayo just informed his team that Jacoby Brissett will be New England’s Week 1 starting quarterback vs. the Bengals, per @Jfowlerespn and me. The favorite to start in the battle with…
Apr 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) warms up before the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The LA Clippers are (at least for now) putting an end to the guessing game over Kawhi Leonard’s health. In a recent interview with ESPN, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue offered a notable update on the status of the All-Star forward Leonard. Lue said that Leonard will be ready for the beginning…
The Los Angeles Chargers have found a new backup for Justin Herbert. Dianna Russini of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Chargers have acquired quarterback Taylor Heinicke in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. Russini adds that the Chargers will be sending a conditional sixth-round pick back to the Falcons in return. Heinicke, 31, is a seasoned signal caller who was the full-time starter for the Washington Commanders in the 2021 season. That year, he went 7-8 in his 15 starts as Washington’s QB1, throwing for 3,419 yards and 20 touchdowns (albeit with 15 interceptions as well). Heinicke also got…
Dec 19, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsOne ex-Los Angeles Laker is ready to become an Immaculate Grid answer.Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Wednesday that guard Lonnie Walker IV is signing with the Boston Celtics in free agency. It will be a one-year deal for the 25-year-old Walker, Wojnarowski adds.Walker, a former first-round pick by the San Antonio Spurs in 2018 (No. 18 overall), made a new name for himself thanks to his stint with the Lakers in 2022-23.…
The New York Giants are taking a bold step for rookie wide receiver Malik Nabers. The Giants confirmed Wednesday that Nabers will wear No. 1 for the team this season. That number has been retired since 1935 in honor of Hall of Fame defensive end Ray Flaherty, but Nabers and the Giants received permission from Flaherty’s family to wear the number. “After thinking about it a little bit, my feeling was we would allow that only if the Flaherty family was OK with it,” Giants co-owner John Mara told Steve Serby of the New York Post. “I think it’s very…
The West Virginia Mountaineers are hosting a huge football game on Saturday, and the national media is coming in to cover it. That includes a live on-location broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” in on the West Virginia campus in Morgantown, and that appears to be getting kids a day off school. Monongalia County Schools announced on Wednesday that it will close all schools on Friday due to “anticipated traffic congestion and potential delays affecting our bus services,” the district announced in a Facebook post. Sam Kirk of local NBC affiliate WBOY added that heavy traffic on campus, much of…
Dec 31, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Los Angeles Rams linebacker Ernest Jones (53) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Rams abruptly traded linebacker Ernest Jones to the Tennessee Titans this week in a move that surprised a lot of observers. Jones was perhaps more surprised than anyone, at least based on his first public comments following the deal. Jones spoke to reporters after arriving in Nashville on Wednesday, and he admitted his surprise at being traded. The fourth-year linebacker said he had actually been hoping and expecting to hear from the team…