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Jul 11, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton looks on during warmups prior to game three of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Khris Middleton has a little bit more than three months before the start of next season, and he may need all of it to recover. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Wednesday that the Milwaukee Bucks star Middleton has undergone arthroscopic surgeries on both of his ankles this offseason. Charania describes them as “clean-up procedures to fix lingering issues” and adds that Middleton…

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May 19, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) brings the ball up court during the first half of game two of the 2022 eastern conference finals against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Jaylen Brown is coming off a championship win with the Boston Celtics, and now he is looking to sell his Boston penthouse. Brown has listed his three-bedroom condo for $4.75 million, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals. The home is located on the top floor of a converted textile factory and has a spiral staircase that…

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Dec 18, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos head coach Nathaniel Hackett before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Evidence continues to mount suggesting the New York Jets do not have a ton of faith in offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett and his play-calling abilities. The Jets had discussions with former Atlanta Falcons coach Arthur Smith early in the offseason regarding a possible play-calling role with the offense, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic. The situation progressed to the point that quarterback Aaron Rodgers was made aware of…

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Nov 19, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Randy Moss on the ESPN Monday Night Football Countdown set at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Randy Moss will be a part of the next class inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame, but the former wide receiver does not appear too excited about it. Moss on Wednesday was asked by Kay Adams on the “Up & Adams” show about his upcoming honor, and he did not pull punches. Moss suggested he was a bit confused about what had taken so long, considering his college career…

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Feb 18, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; The NBA logo on the court at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports A former NBA All-Star might be calling it a career. Veteran guard Victor Oladipo shared a cryptic post on social media Wednesday morning that led to speculation that he will soon retire. While Oladipo did not make any official announcement, the message hinted at a big change in his life. “Good morning I just want to let everyone know it’s a very different time in my life and I can’t share my time and energy anymore. I…

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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 and the Los Angeles Clippers appear to be headed for a divorce, but it is sounding more and more like the veteran point guard will have an opportunity to chase a championship with a different Western Conference contender. Westbrook recently exercised his $4 million player option for 2024-25, but the Clippers reportedly plan to part ways with him. L.A. is discussing potential trades involving Westbrook…

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Alabama coach Nick Saban looks on. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Nick Saban is skeptical that Alabama will be one of the best teams in the SEC this season, but at least one Crimson Tide player does not care what his former coach thinks. Saban has been working as an analyst for ESPN since he stunned the college football world by retiring in January. The seven-time national champion is covering SEC Media Days this week, and he has already delivered some noteworthy takes. One of them came on Tuesday, when Saban predicted that Georgia and SEC newcomer Texas…

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Aug 20, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warms up prior to a game against the Washington Commanders at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Chiefs landed one of the top wide receivers in the 2024 NFL Draft when they took Xavier Worthy in the first round, and Patrick Mahomes has very high expectations for the rookie. Worthy has sat out most on-field work this offseason due to a hamstring issue. With the Chiefs holding a three-day training camp for quarterbacks and rookies on Wednesday, Mahomes…

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Feb 7, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during a press conference before Super Bowl LVIII at Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports Brandon Aiyuk is hoping to become the next wide receiver to sign a massive contract extension, but it does not sound like he is going to get that money from his current team. After months of failed contract negotiations, Aiyuk informed the San Francisco 49ers on Tuesday that he wants to be traded. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the request stems from San…

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Dec 29, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants president and chief executive officer John Mara holds a press conference introducing New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman (not pictured) at Quest Diagnostics Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports New York Giants owner John Mara may have had a few sleepless nights this offseason. The latest episode of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which aired on Tuesday night, featured a conversation that Mara and Giants general manager Joe Schoen had earlier this offseason. Saquon Barkley was a free agent at the time, and Mara was asking for an update…

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