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Despite the fact that a number of teams have had issues at their back of their bullpen this season, free agent closer Craig Kimbrel is still very much available. One team that has looked pretty strong late in games may well look to get even stronger …
The Philadelphia Eagles have their Nick Foles replacement. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Eagles will sign quarterback Cody Kessler on Monday, likely giving him the shot to serve as the backup to starter Carson Wentz. Source: Former …
The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have their new head coach — for real this time. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, former Indiana Pacers and Orlando Magic coach Frank Vogel has agreed to take over the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal is for …
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith’s decision to skip the 2019 season to focus on his health came as a surprise to many, and it would be fair to say it annoyed some fans as well. On Saturday, Smith issued a message to those fans: …
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman was not a big fan of his manager’s decisionmaking on Saturday. Stroman visibly argued with manager Charlie Montoyo as he came out to pull his starter, and remained upset all the way into the dugout. …
The Philadelphia 76ers will have a lot on the line when they face the Toronto Raptors in an enormous Game 7 on Sunday night. One of those things may well be their coach’s job. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Sixers coach Brett …
The Los Angeles Lakers are still fixated on bringing Jason Kidd on as an assistant to whoever their next head coach is. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Kidd remains a strong candidate to join the new Lakers’ staff, with Frank Vogel …
Saturday is a big day for New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman. Just don’t count on Tom Brady deferentially celebrating with him. Edelman graduated from Kent State, finishing the degree that he started in 2006. The Patriots wide …
College basketball introduced a rule this season allowing players to hire an agent, go through the combine process, but still return to school if they part ways with the agent before a pre-draft deadline. College football has a similar problem with …
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner may be dealt away this summer, and we now have an idea of what teams he can block a trade to. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the eight teams are primarily a contender, giving Bumgarner …
After going back to the drawing board on their coaching search, the Los Angeles Lakers may have a new frontrunner. According to Adrian Wojnarowski and Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, former Indiana and Orlando coach Frank Vogel made a “strong …
The Golden State Warriors’ win over the Houston Rockets on Friday night convinced some that they don’t need Kevin Durant, but you won’t be hearing that from inside the locker room. Klay Thompson, who hit a key shot down the stretch …
Stephen Curry rebounded from one of the worst first halves of his career Friday night to lead the Golden State Warriors back to the Western Conference Finals, and it’s fair to say his peers weren’t surprised in the least. LeBron James and …
The New York Mets are not performing as they expected to, but it will not yet threaten manager Mickey Callaway’s job, according to reports. Mets COO Jeff Wilpon summoned Callaway and general manager Brodie Van Wagenen for a meeting on Friday, …
Dusty Baker was, in the minds of many, let go prematurely by the Washington Nationals after the 2017 season, with a number of fans believing that he should have been given a longer tenure in charge. Baker agrees — and sometimes he wishes he was …
Disgruntled Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson may be a no-show at the team’s OTAs. According to coach Kliff Kingsbury, Peterson’s status for voluntary workouts is uncertain. To clarify a tweet from earlier. When I asked Kliff …
