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Nov 11, 2023; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers safety Javien Toviano (25) recovers a fumble against the Florida Gators during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports An LSU football player was arrested over the weekend on some troubling charges. Javien Toviano, a sophomore cornerback, surrendered to authorities in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday after an arrest warrant was issued for charges of video voyeurism. Toviano is accused of having sex with a woman and recording the encounter without the woman’s consent. According to The Times-Picayune, the woman told police she found multiple videos…

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Dec 8, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh jogs on the field prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports Some NFL fans felt like Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh’s recent comments about Lamar Jackson may have gone a little overboard. Harbaugh spoke to reporters Sunday after the Ravens’ first day of training camp at Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. The 61-year-old coach used the opportunity to go off on Jackson’s critics. Harbaugh then explained what his “vision” is for Jackson.…

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Jan 22, 2021; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen (24) warms up before the game between the Chicago Bulls and the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports One Golden State Warriors player is reportedly keeping the Utah Jazz interested in discussing a potential Lauri Markkanen trade. The Warriors have been linked to the Jazz All-Star for several weeks. With the departure of Klay Thompson earlier this month, Golden State has a huge need for a secondary scorer next to Steph Curry. Warriors sophomore Brandin Podziemski appears to be the Jazz’s primary target…

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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 Sports Russell Westbrook sent a farewell message to the Los Angeles Clippers and the team’s fans after he was traded earlier this week. Reports emerged on Thursday that Westbrook had been traded to the Utah Jazz. The Jazz have since waived the former NBA MVP, paving the way for him to join the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers. On Sunday, Westbrook uploaded a post on Instagram to…

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Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports After beating them to the punch for Klay Thompson earlier this offseason, the Dallas Mavericks could be trolling the Los Angeles Lakers yet again. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported Sunday to his Substack page that guard Talen Horton-Tucker is on the Mavericks’ radar as they look to fill their final roster spot. Stein adds that Horton-Tucker, an unrestricted free agent, is one of three primary candidates for that roster spot with Dallas (along with two other previously-reported options). Horton-Tucker began his career with the Lakers and was a member of their 2020 NBA…

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The Green Bay Packers are ensuring defensive continuity by signing one of their most important players to a huge contract extension. Pro Bowl nose tackle Kenny Clark is signing a new three-year, $64 million deal with the Packers, according to… Cam Akers has joined his third team in less than a year. Akers on Sunday agreed to a deal with the Houston Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The #Texans are signing FA RB Cam Akers, who most recently… Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh blasted critics of quarterback Lamar Jackson in a lengthy statement on Sunday. Harbaugh delivered a…

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Jul 31, 2022; Irvine, CA, USA; Los Angeles Rams running back Cam Akers (3) during training camp at UC Irvine. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Cam Akers has joined his third team in less than a year. Akers on Sunday agreed to a deal with the Houston Texans, Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports. The #Texans are signing FA RB Cam Akers, who most recently was with the #Vikings. Akers worked out for them today. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 21, 2024 Akers was a second-round pick by the Los Angeles Rams in 2020 out of Florida State. He…

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Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh blasted critics of quarterback Lamar Jackson in a lengthy statement on Sunday. Harbaugh delivered a nearly three-minute response in response to a question about criticism Jackson has received for failing to reach a Super Bowl in his career to date. The Ravens coach said the entire organization takes those comments “personally.” “There’s a lot of great things said about Lamar, but there’s a lot of stuff that’s said that you just got to scratch your head about and kind of wonder, ‘What’s that person even thinking?’” Harbaugh said, via Jamison Hensley of ESPN. “But we…

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Some four years after we last heard him on a national network, Thom Brennaman is officially back. Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported on Sunday that the former Cincinnati Reds broadcaster Brennaman has landed a big new gig. He has been hired by The CW as their lead voice for nationally-televised college football games. “There are no words to describe how grateful I am that they’re rolling the dice,” Brennaman said of The CW. “They don’t have to do this.” Marchand notes that Brennaman will debut for The CW on Aug. 31 during a game between Oregon State and Idaho…

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Nov 18, 2023; Auburn, Alabama, USA; New Mexico State Aggies running back Larenzo McMillan (16) and cornerback Andre Seldon (8) celebrate with fans after defeating the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports A Utah State football player died on Saturday in an apparent drowning. Utah State shared the news of cornerback Andre Seldon Jr.’s death early Sunday morning. Seldon was 22. The Utah State University community is mourning the death of football student-athlete Andre Seldon Jr. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/cIScmcewp5 — USU Football (@USUFootball) July 21, 2024…

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