UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced on Wednesday that he will not play for the team again this season, and some conflicting information has since surfaced about what led to the stunning decision. In a statement via social media, Sluka wrote that he is benching himself to maintain his redshirt status after UNLV did not fulfill certain commitments to the senior. Sluka transferred to UNLV from FCS school Holy Cross prior to the season, so it was obvious there was some sort of issue with a name, image and likeness deal. Shortly after Sluka announced his decision, Carl Reed Jr.…
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Aug 22, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; A Miami Dolphins helmet lays on the field prior to the start of the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Dolphins have a serious quarterback issue, but it does not sound like they are planning to address it via the trade market. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote in a column published Wednesday that the Dolphins trading for a veteran quarterback “doesn’t seem likely at this point.” The Dolphins last week placed Tua Tagovailoa on injured reserve in the wake of his latest concussion.…
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) before the 2024 NFC wild card game against the Green Bay Packers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports CeeDee Lamb was visibly frustrated on more than one occasion during the Dallas Cowboys’ loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, and the star wide receiver has since admitted that he could have done a better job of handling his emotions. The Ravens beat the Cowboys 28-25 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, and the final score was a bit misleading. Dallas trailed 28-6 at the…
UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka has benched himself following the team’s impressive start to the season. Sluka shared a statement on social media Tuesday night announcing that he will not play in any more games this season. The senior said he plans to use a redshirt year because UNLV has not followed through on commitments that were made to him when he transferred to the school from Holy Cross this offseason. “I have decided to utilize my redshirt year and will not be playing in additional games this season,” Sluka wrote on X. “I committed to UNLV based on certain…
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 recently shared some interesting insight on Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla. On Tuesday, Tatum was present during Celtics Media Day held at the Auerbach Center in Boston, Mass. While speaking to reporters, Tatum said that he has stayed in close contact with Mazzulla throughout the offseason. The Celtics star also gave fans insight into how Mazzulla’s mind works. “I…
Sep 19, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has heard all the noise after he explained why his team didn’t go after Derrick Henry. On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens running back was dominant in a 28-25 Ravens win over the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Henry repeatedly gashed the Cowboys’ defensive line for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns on 25 carries. With Dallas struggling to get their run game going, Jones was asked…
Feb 26, 2020; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Los Angeles Clippers fans can’t catch a break when it comes to Kawhi Leonard’s health. Leonard had surgery on his injured right knee this offseason, according to the Athletic’s Shams Charania and Law Murray. The procedure will reportedly limit Leonard to knee strengthening exercises to begin training camp. Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent a procedure on his knee in the offseason, sources tell me and @LawMurrayTheNU. The franchise said today Leonard…
Nov 10, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick speaks to the media before an NFL International Series practice at the Deutcher Fussball-Bund facility. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports Bill Belichick is taking the year off from coaching, but he could be a man in demand during the next hiring cycle. There has been speculation about what team might hire Belichick to coach their team next year. The former 6-time Super Bowl champion head coach parted ways with the New England Patriots after last season and was considered for the Atlanta Falcons job, but ultimately…
Aaron Rodgers appeared as a guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, and the program had a great caption for the quarterback. The New York Jets quarterback appeared on the show live via a video feed. At the bottom of the screen, ESPN had a graphic that shared some of Rodgers’ accolades. There was one item listed that clearly did not belong. The bottom graphic said “New York Jets QB Aaron Rodgers.” Below that were Rodgers’ accolades: “Super Bowl Champion,” said one. “4X NFL MVP” said the other. Then there was a third one: “Ayahuasca Enthusiast.” Yes, that’s a…
Aug 25, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; General overall view of Seattle Seahawks logo at CenturyLink Field during a NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Seattle Seahawks may be giving another shot to the oldest active player in the NFL. Field Yates of ESPN reported Tuesday that the Seahawks are hosting veteran offensive tackle Jason Peters for a visit. The 42-year-old Peters remains a free agent after already making eight appearances for Seattle last season. Peters’ resume speaks for itself. He is a nine-time career Pro Bowler who has made six All-Pro…