Apr 29, 2021; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces the final pick of the 2021 NFL Draft for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at First Energy Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports It is viewed by many as a foregone conclusion that the NFL will eventually implement an 18-game regular-season schedule, and that change could come even sooner than expected. In an interview with Mark Maske of the Washington Post that was published on Tuesday, NFL Players Association executive director Lloyd Howell revealed that the NFLPA and NFL have had discussions about an 18-game at a “very high…
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Aug 3, 2023; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Haason Reddick during practice at Novacare Complex. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Haason Reddick skipped minicamp last month as he seeks a new contract from the New York Jets, and it sounds like the veteran pass-rusher will continue his holdout for the foreseeable future. Reddick does not plan to report to the Jets for the start of training camp on Tuesday, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Sources: Jets DE Haason Reddick, who has not landed the new contract he has been seeking, is not planning to report to training camp…
Sep 11, 2022; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs are chasing a historic three-peat this coming season. The All-Pro tight end recently got a warning from a Hall of Famer whose team fell short of the feat decades ago. Dallas Cowboys legend Michael Irvin appeared on Monday’s episode of “The Jim Rome Show.” The three-time Super Bowl champion was asked whether or not he believed the Chiefs would be able to win their…
Team USA on Monday just barely eked out a win over Germany in their final exhibition game before the 2024 Olympics. A handful of fans wondered why a certain player didn’t take the floor during the contest. The Americans outlasted the Germans 92-88 at The O2 Arena in London, England. While the final result was expected, the game was much closer than Team USA supporters probably would have hoped. The US needed a LeBron James takeover in the fourth quarter to overcome the reigning FIBA World Cup champions. James scored 11 points in the final frame, including a massive three-pointer…
Jan 21, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Team USA men’s basketball star LeBron James was recently named one of his country’s flag bearers for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Some fans joked that one Olympic athlete may not be happy about it. On Monday, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee announced James would be the first men’s basketball player to be named a Team USA flag bearer. He joined Sue Bird (Tokyo 2020) and Dawn Staley (Athens 2004)…
Brian Windhorst is peering into his crystal ball once again. The ESPN personality Windhorst made an interesting prediction this week on the latest episode of “The Hoop Collective” podcast. During a discussion about the Los Angeles Lakers, Windhorst indicated that he believes that veteran center Jonas Valanciunas will eventually end up with them. “I wouldn’t rule out Jonas Valanciunas eventually ending up on the Lakers this year,” Windhorst said, per Yahoo! Sports. “That’s all I’m going to say.” Valanciunas, 32, just left the New Orleans Pelicans this offseason to join the Washington Wizards on a three-year, $30.3 million deal. That…
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) listens to the National Anthem before facing the Jacksonville Jaguars at Nissan Stadium on Dec. 11, 2022, in Nashville. Photo: George Walker IV / Tennessean.com / USA TODAY NETWORK For Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry to remain as productive as he has been in the past, he will have to defy the running back aging curve. Henry was dismissive of concerns about his age when speaking to the media on Monday. The veteran has handled a historically large workload for the last five years with the Tennessee Titans, and said continuing to…
Aug 13, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis watches from the sidelines during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Las Vegas Raiders’ training camp will be a very quiet affair in 2024 thanks to a set of unusual decisions and an obscure NFL rule. The Raiders elected to hold their training camp in Costa Mesa this year, just outside of Los Angeles in Orange County, Ca. However, the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams hold territorial marketing rights over the area, meaning by NFL rule,…
Team USA once again faced a surprisingly stiff test Monday in their final showcase game before the Paris Olympics, and it has led to some more questions about just how dominant the team might turn out to be. The USA survived a vigorous challenge from Germany and escaped with a 92-88 victory in Monday’s exhibition, though they once again had to come from behind to do it. This is the second consecutive game the US has had to rally, as they went down to the wire to escape with a win over South Sudan on Saturday. Those unconvincing results have…
Jan 23, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Byron Pringle (13) celebrates after defeating the Buffalo Bills in an AFC Divisional playoff football game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports One veteran receiver could be pulling a reverse Kadarius Toney and going from the Kansas City Chiefs to the New York Giants. Art Stapleton of NorthJersey.com reported on Monday that former Chiefs wideout Byron Pringle is among the names working out for the Giants this week. Stapleton also mentioned former All-Pro Jakeem Grant as another free agent that the Giants…