Mar 3, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Fresno State quarterback Jake Haener (QB05) speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans Saints quarterback Jake Haener revealed some personal health news to the media on Friday. Haener spoke with the media and was seen with a small circular bandage on his cheek. The 25-year-old quarterback told reporters that he recently learned he has a rare form of skin cancer. About a week before training camp began, Haener had a bump pop up on his face that had him concerned, so…
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Feb 23, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) before the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports With Klay Thompson now in Dallas, another member of the Golden State Warriors’ longtime Big Three might not be around for much longer either. Warriors star Draymond Green appeared this week on the “Club 520 Podcast.” During the episode, Green revealed that he will likely play two more seasons before retiring. “I’m on the wrong side of my down slide, like I’m headed into year 13,” said Green, per ClutchPoints.…
Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce enters the field for warm up against the New York Jets at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY SportsThe Las Vegas Raiders only begun training camp this week and have already made Antonio Pierce’s job harder.Pierce, who is entering his first season as the Raiders’ full-time head coach, was asked about the situation Friday. He said the issue is in the past.“We addressed it as a team yesterday, and we nipped it in the bud. It’s over with,” Pierce said.Pierce may want the incident to…
Feb 22, 2020; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat former player Dwyane Wade reacts during the second quarter at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Flash may soon be getting extended run on a major television network. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reported this week that retired Miami Heat great Dwyane Wade is a candidate to join NBC’s lead broadcast team when the NBA returns to their network beginning with the 2025-26 season. Jackson notes that play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle is also a candidate for NBC’s lead NBA team. Wade and Eagle are currently on assignment…
Sep 29, 2022; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) runs with the ball against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY SportsTyreek Hill made his feelings clear Friday regarding Tua Tagovailoa’s contract extension.Hill shared a post on X after the news of Tagovailoa’s contract extension was made public. His post included just one emoji — a character with a big grin.Yep, Hill is very happy about his teammate getting paid. And why wouldn’t he be?Since joining the Dolphins prior to the 2022 season, Hill has put up huge…
Sep 11, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) watches prior throwing the football during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Tua Tagovailoa’s contract situation with the Miami Dolphins has been resolved. The Dolphins and Tagovailoa on Friday agreed to a 4-year, $212.4 million contract extension. The deal includes $167.1 million guaranteed. Tua time! The #Dolphins starting QB gets $167.1M guaranteed in the largest 4-year deal in history. A massive payday and a long time coming. https://t.co/bzZQKQ2hGx — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 26, 2024…
Oct 8, 2022; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Oregon coach Dan Lanning and Georgia coach Kirby Smart worked together for years, but they are pulling no punches now that they are recruiting rivals. Smart dropped a casual comment about Oregon’s ties to Nike founder Phil Knight — and Knight’s extensive riches — at SEC Media Days last week. The Georgia coach mentioned that he had the opportunity to meet Knight in the offseason, and dropped in a comment that he “wish(ed) I…
Feb 28, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Texas defensive lineman Byron Murphy (DL18) speaks at a press conference at the NFL Scouting Combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Seattle Seahawks rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy was the victim of an extortion attempt by an Instagram model, according to his agent. Murphy became the subject of social media speculation on Friday when purported messages between him and an OnlyFans model surfaced on X. The model claimed that Murphy owed her $15,000 and had blocked her on social media after recently becoming engaged. The model’s original post has…
Mar 3, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook (0) looks on during halftime against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY SportsRussell Westbrook is officially landing with a new team after being bought out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.Westbrook is signing a two-year deal with the Denver Nuggets, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The deal is worth $6.8 million, and the second year is a player option.Westbrook has long been linked to the Nuggets, and when he was waived a week ago, the Nuggets…
May 20, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Former NBA player and current TNT television personality Charles Barkley prior to game one of the Eastern Conference Finals of the NBA Playoffs between the Atlanta Hawks and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports Charles Barkley said during the NBA Finals that he would retire from television work following the 2024-25 season if TNT lost the broadcast rights to the NBA. The latter has happened, but Barkley is suddenly keeping the door open to working elsewhere. Barkley told Andrew Marchand of The Athletic that he will retire if…