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Drew Allar had an honest opinion of James Franklin amid Virginia Tech’s hot start

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Drew Allar is still learning his way in the NFL, but that’s not stopping the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback from keeping tabs on his former college head coach, James Franklin.

Allar played all four years of college under Franklin with the Penn State Nittany Lions, so they know each other well. 

And like Allar, Franklin has moved on from Penn State, as he is now in his first season coaching the Virginia Tech Hokies after being fired by the Big Ten school in the middle of the 2025 campaign, which was also Allar’s final year with the program.

Under Franklin, the Hokies have gone 4-0 to start the season, and that has certainly made an impression on Allar.

“I’m not really surprised at all,” Allar said about the Hokies’ early success with Franklin at the helm, via Ashley Wenskoski of Pittsburgh Sports Tonight.

“I think he has a good track record of turning programs around from his days at Vanderbilt and then when he first got to Penn State and now obviously at a great school like Virginia Tech. I’m not really surprised at all.”

Franklin coached Penn State from 2014 to 2025, but his main focus now is on Virginia Tech, which has already surpassed their total of three wins in 2025.

Franklin and the Hokies will go for a 5-0 record on Friday against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. A day before that, Allar and the Steelers will see the Cleveland Browns in a Thursday Night Football matchup at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland, Ohio. 

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Bears LB makes admission about his viral moment before intercepting Jalen Hurts

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Chicago Bears linebacker TJ Edwards spoiled some of the fun from Monday night’s win against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Edwards picked off Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts late in the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The highlight play drew even more attention because Edwards was seen listening in on the Eagles’ huddle moments before the snap.

Many fans suspected Edwards may have picked something up from his sneaky move. But he told The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain otherwise after the game.

“No,” Edwards said when asked whether he had understood anything from the Eagles’ huddle.

“I was like, ‘Maybe I’ll hear some familiar stuff,’ and like they must have changed language up because I had no idea what they were talking about.”

Edwards played for the Eagles from 2019 to 2022. Philadelphia using the same language since then would probably have been even more surprising. It’s also possible Edwards was feigning ignorance for the sake of maintaining a competitive advantage over his former team.

Whatever the case, Edwards still picked Hurts off all the same in what was a critical moment to seal a 27-7 win for the Bears.

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Jason Benetti had incredible message after calling Justin Verlander’s final game

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Jason Benetti put Justin Verlander’s retirement in perspective on Monday after being on the call for his final MLB outing.

The veteran broadcaster was on the mic as Verlander’s family surprised him after his last-ever start Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park in Detroit, Mich. Justin’s wife, Kate Upton, embraced him along with their two young children following his 5.1 innings of work (video here).

Benetti was asked about the moment during his press conference ahead of his assignments for the MLB postseason.

“There are Tigers fans in the stands who, when they first saw Justin Verlander pitch, they were new parents and now their kids are 20 or 21. Or you stop and you think, well, I saw that first start with my dad on the couch and now he’s gone. Right?” Benetti said, via NBC Sports.

“A lot changes in 20 years in all of our lives. I think for anybody watching that, there was this moment of sort of contention with mortality almost that life flows and continues and never stops. But to see Justin Verlander’s evolution from a pretty irascible pitcher, from everything I’ve heard, to dad of the year in Major League Baseball and how much he cares for his kids and his wife and his family, I just think it was ultimately extraordinarily touching. But I think it hits something in everybody generationally.”

Benetti called the touching family scene one of the most emotional sporting moments in recent memory. He said the day was so emotionally charged that he fell asleep after heading home, then woke up and ruminated on the moment “for hours.”

Verlander made his MLB debut in 2005 and became one of the greatest pitchers of his generation. He won three Cy Young Awards, an AL MVP trophy, and two World Series rings across 21 seasons. But those awards hardly paint the full picture of what Verlander meant to MLB and its fans throughout his two decades of dominance.

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Ben Johnson takes cheeky shot at Jared Goff after beating Eagles

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Ben Johnson is no stranger to coaching a quarterback without much mobility.

The Chicago Bears head coach led his team to a Week 3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles despite not having Caleb Williams available for the contest. Instead, 38-year-old Case Keenum led the way for the Bears in a 27-7 win to improve the Bears’ record to 2-1.

Keenum sliced up the Eagles defense for 247 passing yards and a pair of touchdowns on a 24/32 clip. He outplayed his Philly counterpart, Jalen Hurts, who went 16/25 for 153 yards. Keenum made for his lack of agility with a lightning-quick trigger on his passes.

After the game, Johnson was asked about scheming for Keenum with Williams sidelined with injury.

Reporter: “How do you go into preparation when you deal with a quarterback who maybe stays in the pocket more buy gets the ball out quick, as opposed to Caleb [Williams] who may be a bit more mobile.”

Johnson: “Well, I’ve got a little history with calling plays with someone not so mobile. … Case came through. He played lights-out.”

Johnson was clearly talking about slow-footed Detroit Lions QB Jared Goff. The two enjoyed great success together when Johnson was the Lions’ offensive coordinator from 2022 to 2024.

Keenum may not have Williams’ ability to keep plays alive, but Johnson found a way to use him effectively enough to beat the Eagles. The Bears also got some help from TJ Edwards and his sleuthing, which led to a game-changing pick on Hurts in the second half.

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Bears LB pulled sneaky move to pick off Jalen Hurts

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Chicago Bears linebacker TJ Edwards showed off his sleuthing abilities on Monday night, much to the dismay of Jalen Hurts.

The Eagles were going for it on 4th-and-5 near midfield late in the third quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The players did not seem to notice Edwards listening in as Hurts commandeered a huddle with his teammates for the critical play.

Edwards put what he had learned to good use. The veteran defender jumped the route and intercepted a ball intended for DeVonta Smith.

Edwards and Hurts were teammates in Philly during the QB’s first three seasons. Perhaps Jalen subconsciously thought of TJ as a friendly face and ignored him as a potential threat during the huddle.

The interception was a huge swing play in a contest the Eagles trailed 20-7 heading into the fourth quarter. The Bears defense kept the Eagles at bay in the final period as Chicago cruised to a 27-7 victory.

Philly’s only score of Monday’s game came on a big-brained play from Hurts to end the first half. But Edwards outsmarted the Pro Bowl QB after halftime.

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Jalen Hurts makes big-brained play to steal TD before halftime

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Jalen Hurts showed off his situational awareness with the clock winding down in Monday’s contest versus the Chicago Bears.

The Philadelphia Eagles had 1st-and-goal but were out of timeouts with 19 seconds to play in the first half at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. Hurts found DeVonta Smith on a short pass, but the Eagles wide receiver was taken down a yard short of the end zone.

The Eagles scrambled to set their line up to spike the ball before time expired — or so everyone thought. Instead of giving the Bears defense a chance to prepare for a goal-line stop, Hurts dove for a QB sneak just as time expired.

The element of surprise appeared to throw off the Bears just enough for Hurts to find a crease to break the plane.

Hurts had just returned from a brief stint in the medical tent to check for a possible concussion. If Eagles trainers were unsure whether Hurts had all his faculties before clearing him, the high-IQ move to end the half proved he was more than okay.

The touchdown got the Eagles their first points as they trailed 10-7 at halftime.

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Jalen Hurts was furious after concussion check led to Eagles interception

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Jalen Hurts had to watch from the sidelines during a critical juncture in the first half of Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears.

The Philadelphia Eagles had 2nd-and-4 in the red zone midway through the second quarter at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. With no open targets in his line of sight, Hurts scrambled for the first down himself.

Hurts took a wicked tumble as Bears linebacker D’Marco Jackson took him out just shy of the sticks. The referees ruled it a late hit and flagged Jackson for unnecessary roughness. The Eagles were also penalized for offensive holding, which offset the penalty against the Bears.

Hurts had to be evaluated for a concussion, a costly development for Philadelphia. Running back Saquon Barkley got the Eagles to the 1-yard line, but could not get any further. Facing 3rd-and-goal, the Eagles ran a pass play that resulted in backup Andy Dalton throwing an interception in the end zone.

Hurts was fuming mad after witnessing Dalton throw the pick.

The Eagles star wasn’t a happy camper throughout his stint in the medical tent either.

The Eagles did manage to bounce back with a touchdown drive to close out the first half. Hurts, who got himself cleared for Philly’s ensuing possession, snuck in a 1-yard TD with a second to play before halftime.

The Bears led the Eagles 10-7.

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Kings reporters get caught on a hot mic dissing Ben Simmons, Zach LaVine

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The Sacramento Kings are still not beating the circus allegations.

Monday marked media day for the Kings and a number of other teams around the NBA. But an unfortunate moment occurred when a few reporters for the Kings were caught dissing multiple players while live on a hot mic.

In between press conferences, the live feed for KCRA in Sacramento picked up a spirited conversation involving a trio of reporters (seemingly two female and one male). One female reporter remarked that new Kings forward Ben Simmons was “cringe.”

Another female reporter was then heard saying that Sacramento guard Zach LaVine was “cute but his personality f–king annoys me. It just seems like he’s hell of like a prick.”

Other further remarks ensued about the respective looks of Simmons and LaVine, including that Simmons looked “way younger” with “skin so smooth” and “no tattoos” and that LaVine was “hella fine.” You can listen to the full conversation here (but obviously beware of the bad language).

Simmons, 30, just signed with the Kings earlier this offseason. Meanwhile, LaVine, 31, is about to enter his third season in Sacramento.

The Kings are going into a dedicated rebuild phase after posting an unsightly 22-60 record last year. But this must be something of a Northern California thing as we saw a similarly embarrassing incident just a few months ago when a San Francisco Giants reporter also humiliated himself by dissing team figures on a hot mic.

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Jim Harbaugh’s strong message to Mike McDaniel despite the Chargers’ 0-3 start

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The Los Angeles Chargers are 0-3 and one of just three teams in the NFL without a win entering Week 4.

However, head coach Jim Harbaugh has no plans to intervene with offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel despite the poor offensive showing thus far.

“No. We trust Mike. We believe in Mike,” Harbaugh said when asked about intervening, via Kris Rhim of ESPN.

The Miami Dolphins fired McDaniel after four seasons as the team’s head coach, and the Chargers hired him as the new OC in what was supposed to be a major boost to the offense.

Yet, the Justin Herbert-Mike McDaniel QB-OC duo has disappointed. Through three games, the Chargers have scored a total of 46 points, and they have yet to score more than 16 points in a game this season.

The Week 1 flop to the Arizona Cardinals was bad, and they fell to 0-2 after a loss to the Las Vegas Raiders that matched a brutal NFL record not seen in 100 years.

Harbaugh also had a message for Herbert.

Herbert also hasn’t looked like himself. The star QB has just 3 touchdowns and 4 interceptions, although the lack of a true WR1 and a depleted offensive line have not helped in any way.

But, Harbaugh doesn’t plan on stepping in. Unfortunately for LA, the schedule is brutal, with the next three games coming against the Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs before a Week 7 bye.

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Zion Williamson makes a brutally honest admission ahead of the season

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Zion Williamson can at least say at this point that he is not in denial.

The New Orleans Pelicans star Williamson spoke with reporters on Monday at team media day. During his remarks, Williamson got stunningly candid about his NBA career thus far.

“I am not where I want to be,” said Williamson. “I am just not where I need to be. I’m not where I need to be, not where I want to be.”

That was a surprisingly honest admission by Williamson and a very accurate one at that. Williamson was the No. 1 overall pick by the Pelicans in 2019 and did manage to make All-Star teams in 2021 and 2023.

But now at 26 years old, Williamson has still fallen well short of expectations. Though Williamson is a career 24-ppg scorer, he has been plagued by injuries, poor conditioning, and many other personal issues over the years that have derailed his potential as an NBA superstar. Even more jarring is the fact that Williamson still has never played in a single playoff game as a member of the Pelicans.

Williamson is probably nearing rock bottom at this point after back-to-back 55-loss seasons with New Orleans in addition to the disturbing lawsuit that the ex-Duke star is still facing. But Williamson has plenty left to play for with the Pelicans owing him $87 million over the next two seasons, and he is at least taking the first step of recognizing that there is a problem.

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Stephon Castle takes a swipe at Knicks fans

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The New York Knicks may have won the NBA championship last season, but Stephon Castle still has one piece of ammo against them.

Castle, the San Antonio Spurs guard, was the subject this week of a feature for GQ by Cam Wolf. At one point in the feature, Castle got in a shot at fans of the Knicks, whom the Spurs faced in the 2026 NBA Finals.

“It was underwhelming in that first game,” Castle said of the crowd at Madison Square Garden. “They made it seem like it was going to be way crazier in there.

“OKC was way louder than MSG,” added Castle, in reference to the Spurs’ prior Western Conference Finals series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Castle did also admit though that Madison Square Garden after OG Anunoby’s famous game-winning tip-in during Game 4 was “the loudest I’ve ever heard an arena.” You can read his full GQ feature at the link here.

The 21-year-old Castle probably is not wrong here. After all, it was indeed a major storyline that many diehard fans were priced out of the building during the Finals at Madison Square Garden (leading to some Knicks players openly complaining about the prices).

Castle, who won an NCAA championship with UConn in 2024, is no stranger to playing in big games in front of huge crowds. He will be looking next season to build off his sophomore year averages of 16.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game (though he may have just given Knicks fans even more reason to hate on his team).

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Chet Holmgren gets laughed at over his training camp measurements

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Chet Holmgren appears to have eaten a nice peanut butter and jelly sandwich this offseason.

The Oklahoma City Thunder center Holmgren got laughed at by social media this week over his measurements in training camp. Holmgren was listed at 213 pounds last season but clocked in this season at [drum roll, please] … a whopping 215 pounds (per Thunder writer Clemente Almanza).

Social media had a field day with Holmgren’s modest offseason weight “gain.” Here were some of the funniest jokes at the seven-footer’s expense.

Holmgren, 24, is entering his fourth career NBA season. Though he was an All-Star and an All-NBA selection last year (on top of being the starting center on OKC’s 2025 championship team), Holmgren has long been criticized for his lack of strength and muscle.

As a result of his slender physique, Holmgren tends to shy away from contact and drift more towards the perimeter in certain matchups. Holmgren’s one-on-one battles against rival San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama have proven to be particularly disastrous for him as well.

The Thunder still seem to be fully committed to Holmgren, who is just about to start a new five-year, $239.2 million rookie max extension with them. But there has been some talk about a potential Holmgren trade scenario, which the team might just have to explore if the former Gonzaga star cannot bulk up more than two pounds in an offseason.

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Dante Moore shares heartfelt message after scary hit vs. USC

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Oregon Ducks superstar quarterback Dante Moore left the game on a stretcher after a scary hit against the USC Trojans on Saturday.

On Monday, Moore shared a heartfelt message for the first time since the injury, and it was posted on his Instagram account.

“To my team, the community, and to the World, thank you. These past 2 days have been very difficult, but through all of your prayers I have made progress. There’s times I question myself and the Lord and say Why now? but I quickly remember Jeremiah 29:11,” Moore wrote.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. I can only worry about today, and making sure I give today it’s full attention. I’ll be back soon. Go Ducks!”

Moore took a dirty late hit in the first quarter from USC linebacker Desman Stephens II, who was suspended one game as a result of his actions.

Oregon then announced on Sunday that Moore had sustained a concussion, with head coach Dan Lanning saying that the star QB didn’t sustain any additional injuries.

Moore entered the season as a Heisman Trophy contender, and 14 NFL executives even selected the Oregon QB to be the first pick in 2027 over Texas star Arch Manning.

The good news is that Dante Moore is expected to return at some point, but it remains to be seen exactly when he will play. Oregon is off to a 3-1 start, and the Ducks have a Week 5 bye before a showdown against UCLA.

Nebraska transfer Dylan Raiola will start for as long as Moore is sidelined.

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Hornets move on from former top-10 pick just days after acquiring him via trade

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The Charlotte Hornets have a lot of new faces entering the 2026-27 season, but 2024 first-round pick Rob Dillingham won’t be around to meet them.

On Monday, the Hornets decided to waive Dillingham just two years after he was selected in the top-10.

Dillingham was originally selected by the San Annoio Spurs at No. 8 overall, although they traded him to the Minnesota Timberwolves on draft night. Dillingham was then traded to the Chicago Bulls this past season in the move that sent Ayo Dosunmu to Minnesota.

Then, Dillingham was traded to the Hornets on Saturday in another move that saw Buddy Hield sent elsewhere.

So, it’s been a lot of moving around for Dillingham, and the former Kentucky Wildcats star now enters free agency right before training camps begin across the league.

Dillingham is still only 21 years old, and he showed plenty of flashes during his short NBA career, so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him get signed by another team.

The Hornets also traded away superstar LaMelo Ball this offseason, so there are a lot of changes in North Carolina right now.

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Vikings announce Justin Jefferson injury update after early exit in Week 3

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The Minnesota Vikings were holding their breath after superstar wide receiver Justin Jefferson left after just six snaps in Week 3.

Jefferson suffered an ankle injury in the Vikings’ 23-16 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but head coach Kevin O’Connell gave a positive update regarding their superstar.

“It’s an ankle sprain — avoided anything long-term,” O’Connell said on Monday while speaking to reporters. “It’s just going to be about progressing throughout the week and where we can get him to from the standpoint of getting the swelling out and then what kind of work week he can have. But was very encouraged to get that news today.”

Jefferson had 2 catches for 32 yards before the quick exit, but this is certainly positive news for both sides.

This appears to be the play where Jefferson suffered the injury.

Jefferson had 8 catches for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the Week 1 win over the Green Bay Packers. The Vikings are off to a hot 3-0 start with Kyler Murray as the starting QB, which led to JJ McCarthy being traded to the New York Giants earlier on Monday.

Minnesota is hopeful that Jefferson can play in Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, and there should be a clearer indication as the week goes on.

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Joel Embiid looks ridiculously slim in a new offseason video

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Joel Embiid is officially on “best shape of his life” watch.

The Philadelphia 76ers star center Embiid drew attention at Monday’s team media day with a workout video. Embiid was getting up shots in the gym and looked absurdly slim while doing so.

Chris Haynes of NBA TV shared the video on X. Haynes added that Embiid had lost a “considerable” amount of weight this summer.

Here is the video.

Embiid, who is officially listed at 7-feet and 270 pounds, appears to be fully committed to his physical conditioning this offseason. About six weeks ago, Embiid’s body transformation was already on display in a viral workout photo.

Now it looks like the former league MVP Embiid has successfully managed to cut even more weight heading into training camp. At 32 years old and having failed to hit even 40 games played in any of the last three seasons, that should certainly help Embiid better hold up over the course of the 2026-27 campaign.

Embiid is facing what might be his most important year yet now that LeBron James and Jaylen Brown have arrived in Philly, giving Embiid his very best opportunity to finally make a conference finals appearance for the first time. James was notably said at one point to have some big concerns about playing with Embiid, but now Embiid is clearly making a concerted effort to get his act together.

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49ers sign four-time Pro Bowler amid rash of injuries

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The San Francisco 49ers continue to add to a lengthy list of injuries, and they have now added a veteran piece to their defense.

On Monday, the 49ers agreed to sign veteran defensive end Matthew Judon to the practice squad with a chance for him to be elevated soon to the active roster.

Judon revealed over the weekend that he was expected to sign with SF, and a big reason why is that Raheem Morris is the team’s defensive coordinator.

Morris was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons when Judon was there in 2024.

One big injury on defense for San Francisco is star pass rusher Nick Bosa, who suffered an injury during practice leading up to Week 3 that will sideline him for a big chunk of time.

Fellow defensive end Romello Height and defensive tackle James Thompson Jr. also missed the Week 3 game due to injuries.

Judon made four straight Pro Bowls from 2019 to 2022, with two appearances each as a member of the Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots.

Judon was selected in the fifth round in 2016 by the Ravens, and he spent five seasons there before going to the Patriots.

New England then traded him to the Falcons prior to the 2024 season after he spent three seasons in Foxborough. Judon then played 13 games in 2025 with the Miami Dolphins before being waived near the end of the season, and the Buffalo Bills signed him, although he never suited up for Buffalo.

Despite the injuries, the 49ers are 3-0, and they face the Denver Broncos in Week 4.

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Aaron Judge is making his case to play in the Yankees’ Wild Card opener

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The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox begin their Wild Card series on Tuesday in the Bronx, and Aaron Judge is doing everything he can to play in that game.

Judge landed on the IL again in September after a short stint back from his initial injury, and Aaron Boone indicated that the Yankees were planning to be without their star.

Judge then said his plan was to be ready for Game 1, and the reigning American League MVP doubled down on Monday with a strong message.

“I’ve been doing a lot of convincing out there, so I’m gonna keep doing that,” Judge said, via Greg Joyce of The New York Post Sports. “I think they all know I want to be out there, especially that first game.”

Judge returned from a lengthy injury absence in September, but he left the game early on September 16 and was placed right back on the IL.

Boone said on Monday that Judge is “making progress,” although he didn’t announce whether the superstar slugger will be on the roster.

Judge has played just 66 games this season, but having the reigning MVP back would be huge for New York.

The Yankees and Red Sox play Game 1 on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium, and the roster should be announced anytime before the game.

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Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis is dealing with another mystery health issue

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The saxpohones are once again getting louder for Kristaps Porzingis.

Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy revealed to reporters on Monday’s team media day that Porzingis is dealing with another health issue. Dunleavy added that Porzingis is now set to miss the start of training camp and will be out indefinitely.

That is obviously a big concern for the Warriors as it appears that Porzingis’ health issue popped up unexpectedly. Dunleavy had previously told reporters last week that Porzingis was on the court and fully cleared but then revealed on Monday that he had been informed of Porzingis’ health issue over the weekend.

Porzingis, now 31, is a former NBA All-Star and won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2024. He was acquired by the Warriors in a trade last February and re-signed with the team on a two-year, $40 million contract earlier this offseason.

But the 7-foot-2 Porzingis has been battling health problems for the last couple of years now. During the latter part of his tenure with the Celtics, Porzingis was plagued by a mysterious illness that was later revealed to be “POTS” (postural tachycardia syndrome). “POTS” is an non-curable condition that can cause heart palpitations, dizziness, and extreme fatigue when going from sitting or lying down to standing up.

Porzingis has since had subsequent bouts with the illness, limiting him to 32 total games played last season. While the Warriors were feeling confident enough in Porzingis’ health to give him a multi-year extension over the summer, his condition has now apparently taken another unfortunate turn.

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Nikola Jokic makes another definitive statement on his Nuggets future

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Nikola Jokic has repeatedly said that he intends to spend his entire NBA career with the Denver Nuggets, and he doubled down on that sentiment during the team’s media day on Monday.

Jokic sure made it clear that he would sign an extension with the Nuggets if they want him.

Reports surfaced over the summer that Jokic was expected to hit free agency in 2027, although the future Hall of Famer made it clear that he wants to remain in Denver.

“My idea and my wish is to stay in Denver,” Jokić said in July. “I will most probably sign next summer. The decision is strictly business oriented. My wish is to stay and play for Denver the rest of my career. It’s on them if they want me.”

A Greek basketball team even reportedly made an offer to Jokic, although it consistently seems that the Nuggets superstar will stick around in Denver when it is time to sign a new deal.

The projections show that Jokic could sign a five-year, $360 million deal next summer, which would mark the largest-ever NBA contract.

Jokic, the three-time NBA MVP, certainly doesn’t appear to be thinking about playing anywhere else, at least not right now.

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