Luka Doncic’s former teammate Grant Williams picked the perfect day to start his basketball card collection. On Friday, Williams made waves in the sports card community when he pulled one of the most valuable Doncic rookie cards out there. The former Dallas Mavericks forward bought a box of 2018-19 Panini National Treasures for $10,500. The set is considered the most valuable out there for modern-day cards. The biggest chase player from the 2018-19 box is Doncic by a country mile and his rookie patch autographs (RPA) easily sell for six-figure sums. While at a convention, Williams detailed the story of…
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May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts after scoring during the first quarter against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Caitlin Clark pulled a “Talladega Nights” this week. The Indiana Fever rookie superstar Clark was the subject of a viral video posted by the team to social media. In the video, Clark signed a two-week-old baby (well technically, the baby’s onesie) during the team’s Fever Fore Change golf outing. Here is the video of Clark signing the baby (at the request of the mother). “Is this the…
Mar 21, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer blows his whistle during practice at the University Alabama Thursday. Photo Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News / USA TODAY NETWORK Things are going to be different this season for the Alabama Crimson Tide. That is obviously true with new coach Kalen DeBoer replacing Nick Saban, but one viral photo showed just how different those things might be. On3 Alabama reporter Blake Byler shared a side-by-side comparing the layout of Saban’s office with the changes DeBoer has made to it. DeBoer has undertaken a total overhaul of the space and…
Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco 49ers may be making some progress toward signing Brandon Aiyuk to a contract extension, but one big sticking point reportedly remains. In an appearance on PuckSports Thursday, NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo revealed that Aiyuk and the 49ers are in broad agreement regarding the first three years of a contract extension. Aiyuk, however, wants an inflated salary for the final non-guaranteed year of the contract, and…
Apr 26, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) brings the ball up court against the LA Clippers during the first quarter during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Despite leading the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals last season, Luka Doncic still has some prominent critics. Speaking this week on his “Showtime Podcast” for CLNS Media, retired Los Angeles Lakers great Michael Cooper made some harsh comments about the Mavs star Doncic. Cooper was playing a game of “Start, Bench,…
Feb 1, 2024; Inglewood, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh speaks at an introductory press conference at YouTube Theater at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh does not think his former college quarterback’s season-ending injury will derail his career. Harbaugh was asked Friday about Minnesota Vikings quarterback JJ McCarthy’s season-ending meniscus injury, and the Chargers coach confirmed he had reached out to the former Michigan quarterback. If there was any doubt about Harbaugh’s belief in his quarterback, the former Michigan coach had quite the message for McCarthy. Jim Harbaugh on…
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Manti Te’o (50) warms up before the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Manti Te’o is now part of an NFL Network show, and he is bringing the jokes. Te’o made his debut on NFL Network program “Good Morning Football” on Thursday. The former Notre Dame star linebacker even delivered a great zinger. Te’o was being quizzed by show host Kyle Brandt about his Notre Dame knowledge. The former linebacker was stumped when asked how many…
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones (10) during the organized team activity session Monday, June 3, 2024 at EverBank Stadium’s Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Photo Credit: Bob Self/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK The Jacksonville Jaguars made an offseason trade for quarterback Mac Jones, with most assuming that he would ultimately wind up as Trevor Lawrence’s backup. It sounds like Jones has work to do if he wants that role, however. Jones is locked in a battle with CJ Beathard for the backup role, and Jaguars coach Doug Pederson suggested that neither has really separated from the other. “It…
Mar 2, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Mississippi Rebels quarterback Matt Corral (2) during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Minnesota Vikings have added a new quarterback to their depth chart following the injury to J.J. McCarthy. The Vikings on Friday placed McCarthy on injured reserve due to the season-ending knee surgery the rookie quarterback underwent. In a corresponding move, the Vikings signed former Ole Miss quarterback Matt Corral. Corral was originally a third-round pick by the Carolina Panthers in 2022. He spent one season with them but missed his rookie season…
Aug 26, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Former NFL player Tom Brady on the field before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Tom Brady took part in a panel on broadcasting at Fanatics Fest on Friday, and one NFL quarterback caught some strays in the process. Ahead of his FOX broadcasting debut, Brady discussed his need to fairly criticize players without being needlessly harsh on them. He noted that throughout his own career, he was his own toughest critic, and applying that standard to others would not…