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Oct 9, 2022; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs off of the field after a game against the Detroit Lions at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports The New England Patriots have signed one of their top offensive players to a contract extension. The Patriots gave running back Rhamondre Stevenson a 4-year contract extension for $36 million. ESPN’s Adam Schefter says the deal includes $17 million guaranteed. Patriots and RB Rhamondre Stevenson reached agreement on a four-year extension for $36 million, including $17M fully guaranteed, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June…

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Justin Fields might not return kicks for the Pittsburgh Steelers this season, but we now know what it would look like if he did. The first official trailer for the latest installment of the “Madden” video game series was released on Thursday. In the first several seconds, the Cleveland Browns are shown kicking off to the Pittsburgh Steelers with players lined up according to the radical new rules that have been implemented. The kick returner? Justin Fields. Madden has Justin Fields returning kickoffs 😅😅😅 pic.twitter.com/lsvqG8wS2p — Bears Nation (@BearsNationCHI) June 20, 2024 Fields is shown in the gameplay fielding the…

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Apr 22, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; The Los Angeles Lakers logo at center court during game three of the 2023 NBA playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Los Angeles Lakers at long last have hired a new head coach. JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year deal to become the Lakers’ new head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The job reportedly was offered to Redick on Thursday. ESPN Sources: JJ Redick has agreed on a four-year contract to become the next coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rob Pelinka offered job this morning…

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May 27, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the fourth quarter during game four of the eastern conference finals for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Jayson Tatum sure is embracing his status as an NBA champion. Tatum posted a message on X Thursday about his experience at a golf course that day. “Everybody at the golf course called me ‘champ’ today, I f–king loved it Can’t wait for the parade tomorrow,” Tatum wrote on X (profanity censored by LBS). Tatum was the No. 3 overall pick by…

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Nov 17, 2012; Madison, WI, USA; A Ohio State Buckeyes helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Ohio State defeated Wisconsin 21-14 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports Ohio State landed one of the best players in the transfer portal earlier this year when Caleb Downs joined the program, and the star defensive back could take on a new role with the Buckeyes. On Tuesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day told reporters that Downs might get some snaps at running back this season. Day said the possibility was…

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Apr 5, 2022; Sacramento, California, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) warms up before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports The New Orleans Pelicans appear to be very serious about moving on from Brandon Ingram this summer. The Pelicans are actively shopping Ingram to other teams, according to a notes column from Kelly Iko of The Athletic. The Pelicans floated a potential swap of Ingram for Alperen Sengun, but the Houston Rockets showed no interest in that. In addition, the Pelicans are said to have offered Ingram to…

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Speed finger painter, Jarred Emerson, unveils the new Detroit Pistons logo on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Campus Martius Park in Detroit. Mandatory Credit: Elaine Cromie, Detroit Free Press The Detroit Pistons made the somewhat surprising decision to fire head coach Monty Williams on Wednesday, and the move could have a wide-reaching impact. Shortly after the news surfaced that the Pistons have parted ways with Williams, a report claimed the team has strong interest in New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego. However, a far more interesting candidate was viewed as the favorite to be named the next head coach…

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Feb 1, 2022; Inglewood, CA, USA; The NFL shield logo is seen at midfield at SoFi Stadium. Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals will be played on Feb. 13, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The NFL quarterback market has climbed at a remarkable rate in recent years, and some team owners are reportedly concerned about how high the figures are getting. During an appearance on Wednesday’s edition of “The Rich Eisen Show,” Tom Pelissero of NFL Network revealed that there has been some discussion around the league about the idea of implementing…

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Mar 1, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas linebacker Lonnie Phelps (LB25) speaks to the press at the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports Cleveland Browns defensive lineman Lonnie Phelps was arrested following a frightening crash on Wednesday night. Phelps was taken into custody and cited for suspicion of driving while under the influence after he allegedly crashed his car into the front of a restaurant in Key West, Fla., according to TMZ. Police were called to the scene at around 8:47 p.m. Wednesday over reports that a black Hyundai crashed into the Red Shoe…

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Nov 30, 2019; Stanford, CA, USA; Stanford Cardinal head coach David Shaw addresses the media after a game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports David Shaw has been linked to NFL jobs since he stepped down as the head coach at Stanford in 2022, and he has now officially landed one. The Denver Broncos have hired Shaw as a senior personnel executive, Mike Klis of 9News reports. Shaw interviewed for Denver’s head coach job last year before the team hired Sean Payton. Multiple members of the Broncos’ front office have ties…

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