Jun 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith (9) speaks to reporters during mandatory minicamp at Baptist Health Training Complex. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports Jonnu Smith returned to the AFC East this offseason when he signed with the Miami Dolphins, and the veteran tight end has wasted no time making himself an enemy of the rival Buffalo Bills. During an appearance on “The Dive Bar Podcast” this week, Smith let it be known that he is not a fan of the Buffalo area. “That’s why them fans be hating so bad, because they…
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Mar 5, 2020; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton reacts to a call during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Luke Walton is working his way back up the ranks. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported Friday that the Detroit Pistons are hiring Walton to be their new lead assistant coach. Walton will be serving as the lieutenant to new Pistons head coach JB Bickerstaff (who is taking over for the fired Monty Williams). The 44-year-old Walton, a two-time NBA champion as a player for the…
The Mahomes family is growing once again. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany announced on Friday that they are expecting their third child. The couple shared a video and some images from a photo shoot with their two other children and captioned it, “Round three, here we come.” Congrats to the Mahomes on baby No. 3! (via @PatrickMahomes, @BrittanyLynne) pic.twitter.com/px1ILG4ExY — NFL (@NFL) July 12, 2024 Patrick and Brittany have two children together — 3-year-old daughter Sterling and 2-year-old son Bronze. Brittany became pregnant in 2020 shortly after Mahomes signed his long-term mega-extension with the Chiefs.…
Aug 18, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer at press conference at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The LA Clippers may be continuing to rearrange the chairs on the deck. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported on Friday that the Clippers are interested in a potential sign-and-trade move for free agent guard Tyus Jones. The 28-year-old Jones remains a free agent but is not expected to return to the Washington Wizards. Jones, an NCAA champion with Duke back in 2015, is a very dependable under-the-radar point guard talent. He averaged career highs last…
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 Sports Tyreek Hill has been very vocal in expressing that he believes he has played with two of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, but you may be surprised to see the rest of the Miami Dolphins star’s five. In a recent Q&A with fans on Instagram Live, Hill was asked to list his top five NFL quarterbacks. He thought for a brief moment before first listing…
It’s no secret that the NBA is heading toward a massive payday as it negotiates a new media rights deal. NBA legend Charles Barkley isn’t happy about one aspect of the league’s potential new deal. Barkley has worked for TNT, which is a subsidiary of Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD), for over two decades. The 61-year-old announced last month that next season will be his last in the broadcast booth. Barkley’s retirement is set to coincide with WBD potentially losing its rights to broadcast NBA games by the end of the 2024-25 season. Amazon and NBCUniversal are both in talks with…
The ESPYs had an odd moment during their awards show at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday night. Former New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason was the recipient of the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Gleason revealed in 2011 that he was battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was honored with the award for his contributions to ALS awareness. During his acceptance speech, Gleason gave thanks to his family, community and caregivers. He said without them, “I’d have been dead years ago.” As Gleason’s speech mentioned “dead years ago,” the ESPN cameras cut to Hamlin. “I should have been…
Nov 1, 2019; Orlando, FL, USA;Orlando Magic forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports Jonathan Isaac is returning to the Orlando Magic on a long-term deal, but not without some protections for the team. Bobby Marks of ESPN reported this week on the interesting setup of Isaac’s new contract with the Magic. Isaac recently agreed to a new five-year, $84 million contract, which amounted to a renegotiation of his 2024-25 salary and the tacking-on of an additional four years. The move will keep Isaac in Orlando until 2028-29 … at…
Oct 31, 2021; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) warms up before an NFL game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports Are the New Orleans Saints seriously aiming to win the Super Bowl in 2024? Amon-Ra St. Brown certainly does not think so. St. Brown made some comments about the Saints’ ambitions as part of the “St. Brown Podcast” that he records with his brother Equanimeous. The two were discussing whether every team seriously believes they can win a Super Bowl, as Amon-Ra argued that his Detroit Lions…
Feb 3, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports New York Knicks fans spent the entirety of Friday shouting to the heavens about how much they love Jalen Brunson. Reports emerged Friday that Brunson made the stunning decision to accept a 4-year, $156.5 million extension offer from the Knicks. The 27-year-old could have guaranteed himself $113 million more had he decided to wait until next season and received a max offer from the Knicks.…