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On a day when many leading NFL players are being hit with the franchise tag by their current teams, it looks like one potential free agent won’t have that happen to him. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the New York Giants are unlikely …
As expected, Demarcus Lawrence is getting the franchise tag from the Dallas Cowboys. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported Monday that the Cowboys would be giving Lawrence the franchise tag for the second consecutive season. Source: The #Cowboys …
It’s becoming widely accepted that the National League’s adoption of the designated hitter rule is inevitable, but one NL manager thinks that the American League should be taking a page out of their book. St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike …
The Boston Celtics have been in a bad spot lately, and Kyrie Irving’s mood has apparently deteriorated along with it. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, Irving has grown “disengaged and detached” from others in the …
The Houston Texans have unsurprisingly taken steps to keep Jadeveon Clowney. According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Texans have placed the franchise tag on their star pass rusher. ESPN’s Adam Schefter adds that it is a non-exclusive …
The Golden State Warriors caught a bit of a break when they got good news on Klay Thompson’s knee. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, an MRI on Thompson’s troublesome right knee came back clean on Monday. MRI on Golden State …
Clayton Kershaw appears to be moving past the shoulder issues that have set him back in spring training, but they may have slowed him down enough to keep him from being ready for Opening Day. On Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts …
The Pittsburgh Steelers appear to have all the interest they need to move wide receiver Antonio Brown fairly quickly. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, the Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos, and Arizona Cardinals are among the leading candidates to …
Andrew Bogut is returning to the NBA in a familiar place. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, the Golden State Warriors are poised to sign Bogut for the remainder of the season once he receives his letter of clearance from the Australian …
Nick Foles looks set to cash in big-time in free agency. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the expectation is that Foles will land a deal somewhere in the $20 million range when he hits free agency, which would surpass the deal Case Keenum …
All is not well with the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have now lost five of six games after their 115-104 defeat at home to the Houston Rockets on Sunday, with the home team being booed at various points by the crowd. Guard Kyrie Irving made it pretty …
It’s safe to say that Bryce Harper is proving to be box office in Philadelphia already. According to Fanatics, Harper’s Phillies jersey launch broke a 24-hour sales record for any jersey launch in any sport. According to Fanatics, Bryce …
The Dallas Cowboys had hoped to get a long-term deal done with standout defensive end Demarcus Lawrence before free agency, but that does not appear imminent. According to Clarence Hill Jr. of the Star-Telegram, the Cowboys are “not …
A mini-rivalry erupted Sunday between Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Chicago Bulls guard Kris Dunn, and it ended with Young being ejected. Dunn initially confronted Young in the first quarter after the Hawks guard hoisted up a shot after a …
Even though he’s getting a slightly late start to spring training, Bryce Harper vowed to be ready for Opening Day. Harper said Sunday he needs just 45 spring plate appearances to be at full speed for the March 28 opener. “I’m going …
It’s that time of year again, folks: prospective NFL players are asked odd and provocative questions by teams during NFL Combine interviews. Former Florida defensive end Jachai Polite said Saturday he came away from two of his meetings with …
