Sep 26, 2021; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) walks on the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The San Francisco 49ers are stuck at an impasse with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, and a new report suggests this could have been avoided much earlier in the offseason. In an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday, Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk said the 49ers had allowed Aiyuk to speak to other teams prior to the NFL Draft in order to determine…
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April 28, 2013; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors co-owner Joe Lacob smiles against the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter in game four of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Will longtime Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob be cashing out his stake in the team in favor of a homecoming to the East Coast? The Magic 8 Ball says, “Don’t count on it.” Lacob appeared this week on “The Athletic NBA Show” with David Aldridge and Marcus Thompson. At one point in the episode, Lacob was asked…
Jul 10, 2019; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Miami Dolphins player Kenyan Drake arrives on the red carpet at Microsoft Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports Former Miami Dolphins running back Kenyan Drake announced his retirement on Friday. The 30-year-old announced his retirement via a post shared to his Instagram account. “It’s been an incredible ride,” Drake wrote. “Hard to believe 8 seasons have come and gone. I’ve loved the journey – the wins, the moments big and small, the comradery (sic), the energy, all of it. I can’t say I loved everything (if you’ve ever done training camp in…
Oct 28, 2023; Berkeley, California, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) warms up before a game against the California Golden Bears at California Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Caleb Williams is almost certain to start for the Chicago Bears in Week 1, leading to questions regarding how the team will use him in preseason. On Friday, Bears coach Matt Eberflus said Williams will get some reps during preseason play. Eberflus noted that last year’s class of first-round quarterbacks received roughly 45 to 55 reps, and that the Bears will take a similar approach with Williams. “Haven’t…
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 The Baltimore Ravens continue to be Safety F.C. Baltimore announced on Friday that they have agreed to sign veteran safety Eddie Jackson. It will be a one-year deal for Jackson, 30. Jackson, a former national champion at Alabama, spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Chicago Bears. He made two Pro Bowls plus an All-Pro team in Chicago and was named as…
Apr 30, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during overtime in game 5 of the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports Joel Embiid seems to be sending a message to his critics … in a way that only he can. The Philadelphia 76ers center Embiid has come under fire during Team USA’s recent tune-up scrimmages ahead of the Paris Olympics later this month. Embiid has looked sluggish through three games as the team’s starting center, leading to calls…
Washington Nationals pitcher Josiah Gray is out for the rest of the season due to elbow surgery. Gray announced on Friday that he has a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). He is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery next week.… After losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency this summer, the New York Knicks may be trying to slingshot their way back up the center pile. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reported this week that the Knicks have “checked in… Dak Prescott wants a contract extension from the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and the two sides are reportedly still working…
Jun 25, 2022; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren speaks to the media during an introductory press conference at Clara Luper Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY SportsBronny James temporarily silenced a lot of his critics with a strong performance in the Summer League on Thursday night, and Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren was among those who were happy for the rookie.James helped lead the Lakers to a 93-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nev. Bronny scored 13 points on a solid 5-of-10 from the…
Aug 26, 2017; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles while on the field before the game against the Oakland Raiders at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports Dak Prescott wants a contract extension from the Dallas Cowboys this offseason, and the two sides are reportedly still working toward an agreement. According to Dianna Russini of The Athletic, the Cowboys have had “positive conversations” recently with Prescott’s agent, Todd France. Executives in Dallas have also spoken directly with Prescott, which could be a good sign. The Dallas Cowboys are currently having positive conversations with Dak…
After losing Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency this summer, the New York Knicks may be trying to slingshot their way back up the center pile. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reported this week that the Knicks have “checked in on” Atlanta Hawks big man Clint Capela as a possible trade target. Begley notes that the Knicks are in the market for another center, either to supplant Mitchell Robinson as the starter or to serve as part of a platoon with Robinson. Capela, 30, is a strong starting center option who led the NBA in rebounding during the 2020-21 campaign…