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Even with a month still to go before the start of the new NBA season, the New York Knicks are already getting snake-bitten. Ian Begley of SportsNet New York reported Monday that Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will not be ready for the start of the 2024-25 regular season. Robinson is recovering from offseason surgery on his ankle, and December-to-January may be a target for his return instead, Begley adds. Robinson, 26, suffered a stress injury to his left ankle during New York’s first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, sidelining him for the remainder of the Knicks’ playoff run. While…

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Dec 3, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the Detroit Lions helmet during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY SportsThe Detroit Lions have lost a former first-round pick for the season due to an injury.Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Monday that Marcus Davenport is out for the season due to an elbow injury.Davenport had suffered an elbow injury in the Lions’ 20-13 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. He put a sleeve on his elbow and tried to play through it during the…

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Aug 26, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders linebackers coach Antonio Pierce watches from the sidelines against the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders defeated the Patriots 23-6. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports The Las Vegas Raiders played both Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell in their surprising loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday. Is that a prelude to a quarterback change for Week 4? That’s what reporters are wondering. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce said Monday that he made the quarterback change in Week 3 to try giving his offense a spark. He also told…

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Feb 5, 2024; Atlanta, GA, USA; Raheem Morris address the media after being introduced as the new head coach of the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports The Atlanta Falcons were criticized over what turned out to be their final offensive playcall in Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, and head coach Raheem Morris has offered an explanation for the decision. The Falcons had the ball and were trailing the Chiefs 22-17 with under a minute left at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Ga. Facing 4th-and-inches at the Kansas City 12-yard line and needing…

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Dec 19, 2021; Tampa, Florida, USA; New Orleans Saints defensive coordinator Dennis Allen serves as head coach as Sean Payton has Covid-19 during the second half against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans Saints coach Dennis Allen on Monday responded to accusations of dirty play after a hit that injured Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith. The Eagles were livid with the Saints over a hit by defensive lineman Khristian Boyd early in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans. Boud’s hit knocked Smith’s…

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Four schools that had been courted by the Pac-12 are reportedly snubbing the league’s overtures in order to remain in the AAC. Memphis, Tulane, South Florida, and UTSA will announce their continued commitment to the AAC after receiving overtures from… The Minnesota Vikings were given a scare on Sunday when Sam Darnold suffered a knee injury, but fortunately the quarterback is not dealing with anything serious. Darnold was hit low by defensive end Danielle Hunter during the third quarter of… Reggie Bush is seeking damages from USC and the NCAA in the latest chapter of his legal saga. Bush is…

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The Minnesota Vikings were given a scare on Sunday when Sam Darnold suffered a knee injury, but fortunately the quarterback is not dealing with anything serious. Darnold was hit low by defensive end Danielle Hunter during the third quarter of the Vikings’ 34-7 win over the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minn. The quarterback got up under his own power but appeared to be in serious pain and went back to the turf. sam darnold injury pic.twitter.com/ZBxPH46em0 — ◇ (@HOODH3RO) September 22, 2024 Darnold briefly left the game, but Vikings fans were able to breathe a collective…

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Jan 30, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Reggie Bush at NFL Network press conference at Georgia World Congress Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Reggie Bush is seeking damages from USC and the NCAA in the latest chapter of his legal saga. Bush is suing the NCAA, the Pac-12, and USC claiming name, image, and likeness rights from when he played for the Trojans, according to Shehan Jeyarajah of CBS Sports. The former Heisman Trophy winner is seeking financial compensation for his time with USC, pointing to millions of dollars in merchandise sales and other revenue streams each entity received…

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Jan 31, 2018; Bloomington, MN, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick during a press conference at the Mall of America in advance of Super Bowl LII against the Philadelphia Eagles. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports Bill Belichick has taken some time off from coaching in the NFL, but it appears his disdain for the New York Jets remains fully intact. During his weekly appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” Monday, Belichick was asked for his thoughts on the Minnesota Vikings and whether he believes they are a legitimate contender. The six-time Super Bowl champion said he believes…

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Sep 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel enters the field prior to a game against the Buffalo Bills at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports The Miami Dolphins had a rough day on Sunday without their starting quarterback, and one stat that went viral after the game shows just how quickly things can change for a team in the NFL. Through three games this season, the Dolphins are the only team in the NFL to not hold a lead for a single second. That is a big change after Miami led…

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