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Uncle Boban is officially headed back overseas. Veteran NBA writer Marc Stein reported on Tuesday that big man Boban Marjanovic has agreed to join Fenerbahce, a powerhouse team in Turkey. Notably though, the deal contains an opt-out clause that would… The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a former Pro Bowl rusher in the wake of Isiah Pacheco’s injury. Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt agreed to a practice squad deal with the Chiefs on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Reunion:… Davante Adams was openly frustrated with the quarterback situation in Las Vegas last season, but it is clear that Gardner…

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Dec 27, 2020; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; A general view of a Kansas City Chiefs helmet before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Chiefs are bringing back a former Pro Bowl rusher in the wake of Isiah Pacheco’s injury. Free-agent running back Kareem Hunt agreed to a practice squad deal with the Chiefs on Tuesday, according to multiple reports. Reunion: The #Chiefs are signing their own former star RB Kareem Hunt, who visited with and worked out for the team today, source says. Hell start on the PS…

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Dec 4, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) walks off the field after the Raiders defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 27-20 at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports Davante Adams was openly frustrated with the quarterback situation in Las Vegas last season, but it is clear that Gardner Minshew has quickly earned the respect of the wide receiver. Adams discussed the Raiders’ big Week 2 upset win over the Baltimore Ravens during an appearance on the “Up & Adams” show with Kay Adams on Tuesday. The Pro Bowl wideout was asked…

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Dec 18, 2019; Philadelphia, PA, USA; ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith broadcasts before a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Bryce Young has faced plenty of criticism over the nightmare start to his NFL career, but no one is more down on the Carolina Panthers quarterback than Stephen A. Smith. During Tuesday morning’s edition of “First Take” on ESPN, Smith discussed the decision the Panthers made this week to bench Young in favor of Andy Dalton. It would be an understatement to say Smith believes it was…

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Nov 21, 2021; Inglewood, California, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin reacts before the Steelers play against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Justin Fields has led the Pittsburgh Steelers to wins in their first two games of the season, and it sounds like the quarterback will have a chance to go for a third in Week 3. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters on Tuesday that the team is still operating as if Fields is their starting quarterback. Tomlin said Russell Wilson still has not returned to practice as…

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Nov 18, 2023; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines interim head coach Sherrone Moore before the game against Maryland at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports Michigan announced last week that the school has finally signed head football coach Sherrone Moore to a new contract, and the deal includes one very noteworthy clause. Moore’s 5-year, $30 million contract with Michigan includes standard language that allows the university to fire Moore with cause if the coach is found to have violated rules. However, the clause includes protection for any violation or alleged violation that occurred prior to the contract…

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Saquon Barkley let a Philadelphia Eagles win literally slip through his fingers on Monday night, and the star running back was quick to own that after the game. The Eagles had an 18-15 lead over the Atlanta Falcons with just under two minutes remaining at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. Despite the Falcons having no timeouts, Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni called a pass play on 3rd-and-3 from the Atlanta 10-yard line. The play call would have worked, but a wide-open Barkley dropped the pass from Jalen Hurts. You can see the play here. Philadelphia had to settle for…

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Sep 18, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) warms up before the game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports The Carolina Panthers have decided to move on from Bryce Young for the time being, and it does not sound like the former first overall pick had any idea he was in danger of losing his starting job. Young has been benched heading into Week 3 in favor of veteran Andy Dalton. According to Jordan Schultz, Young and those close to the quarterback were “very shocked” by the decision. Sources: #Panthers…

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Sep 5, 2024; Sao Paolo, Brazil; Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley at press conference at the Neo Química Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley’s home debut at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. didn’t exactly go according to plan. In a Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, Barkley led the Eagles with 95 rushing yards on 22 carries. The 2-time Pro Bowler also caught 4 passes for 21 yards. But Barkley’s night was defined by the one pass he failed to catch. The Eagles led 18-15 and had 3rd-and-3 at the Falcons’…

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Dec 25, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni walks off the field after win against the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports A questionable playcall from the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday may have been the difference in the team’s Week 2 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Eagles led the Falcons 18-15 with under two minutes left at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia had 3rd-and-3 at Atlanta’s 10. With the Falcons out of timeouts at that point, it seemed prudent to run the football one last time.…

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