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Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones. Photo Credit: Danielle Parhizkaran/USA TODAY NETWORK Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones dropped a big hint about quarterback Dak Prescott’s contract status on Wednesday, suggesting that the team may be ready to simply play things out as they stand heading into the 2024 season. Jones said the Cowboys are “continuing to talk” with Prescott, but added that the Cowboys are essentially looking at themselves as being in-season and operating under Prescott’s existing deal. Many took that to mean the Cowboys probably are not going to get any new deal done with their quarterback…

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May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Jayson Tatum appears to be getting a dose of his own medicine. Images went viral this week of professional soccer player Ismail Jakobs sporting a new tattoo on his back. Jakobs, who plays as a winger at the club level for French team AS Monaco and at the national level for Senegal. The tattoo reads “God’s Will” and is almost identical in…

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Apr 5, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY SportsSteph Curry is striking while the iron is hot.Trademark lawyer Josh Gerben reported this week that the Golden State Warriors star Curry has filed trademark applications in both the United States and the European Union for the phrase “NUIT NUIT.” Gerben adds that Curry made the filings in the last several days after Fanatics released a shirt with Curry’s picture on it and the “NUIT NUIT” phrase underneath.“Night Night”…

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Aug 11, 2023; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton looks on against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton officially named his starting quarterback for Week 1 on Wednesday, and the choice is not a surprise. Payton confirmed that rookie Bo Nix will get the starting nod to open the regular season. Nix beat out Jarrett Stidham and Zach Wilson to win the job. Payton said Nix, the No. 12 pick in the NFL Draft, has been “outstanding” in training camp and…

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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel was sporting a new look at his press conference on Wednesday, and there were a lot of similar reactions to the transformation on social media. McDaniel strolled up to the podium with a scraggly… Drake Maye has seemingly been behind Jacoby Brissett in the New England Patriots’ quarterback competition this offseason, but head coach Jerod Mayo insists he has full confidence in the rookie. Mayo told reporters on Wednesday that the Patriots will not… Aaron Rodgers is taking part in his 20th training camp this offseason, and he made an honest admission about it…

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May 11, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) works out at at the New England Patriots rookie camp at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports Drake Maye has seemingly been behind Jacoby Brissett in the New England Patriots’ quarterback competition this offseason, but head coach Jerod Mayo insists he has full confidence in the rookie. Mayo told reporters on Wednesday that the Patriots will not name a Week 1 starting quarterback until after their third and final preseason game. When asked if he would feel comfortable entering the season with Maye as his…

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Florham Park, NJ May 31, 2023 — Aaron Rodgers during the Jets OTA. Photo Credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK Aaron Rodgers is taking part in his 20th training camp this offseason, and he made an honest admission about it when speaking with reporters on Tuesday. Rodgers said the Jets’ training camp this summer has been one of the most challenging he has experienced in nearly a decade. That is not because he is working his way back from a torn Achilles, either. Rodgers said Jets head coach Robert Saleh made it clear from the start that he…

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May 24, 2022; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Tyreek Hill (10) stretches during OTA practice at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Tyreek Hill is dealing with what appears to be a new injury, but the Miami Dolphins star is expected to to be ready to go when the regular season begins. Hill was spotted at practice on Tuesday wearing a removable brace on his right hand. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters on Wednesday that Hill is nursing a thumb injury and “could practice,” but the team feels the risk outweighs…

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Christian McCaffrey got married to his longtime girlfriend Olivia Culpo over the summer, but San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan would not be surprised if McCaffrey’s head was in a different place on the special day. McCaffrey has missed most of training camp as he nurses a minor calf injury. On Tuesday, Shanahan was asked how a player who is “so obsessed” with getting enough reps manages to prepare himself for the start of the regular season without practicing. The coach said McCaffrey’s work ethic is so strong that he finds other ways to perfect his craft. In fact,…

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Feb 7, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Brandon Aiyuk has seemingly been on the verge of being traded for the majority of the offseason, but the situation between him and the San Francisco 49ers could soon come to an unexpected resolution. According to a report from Jordan Schultz, Aiyuk and the 49ers met on Monday and have made progress toward a long-term contract extension. There are said to be “minor…

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