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Grey Papke

Broncos’ Chris Harris hints that Eric Weddle should join him in Denver

The Pro Bowl is a good opportunity for players who wouldn’t normally rub elbows to join together and hang out — and can even serve as a recruitment opportunity. That’s what Denver Broncos defensive back Chris Harris seemed to do …

Gregg Popovich

Gregg Popovich: Praise for opponents from coaches is ‘baloney’

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich is not really known to be a sentimental guy, so it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that he’s not really interested in coaches praising rival players. Popovich said it’s “baloney” …

Watch: Jason Witten breaks Pro Bowl trophy

The 2019 edition of the Pro Bowl ended with an AFC win and a trophy that wasn’t exactly in top condition. The AFC won Sunday’s game 26-7, with the contest never being a very competitive one. Afterwards, ESPN’s Jason Witten was given …

Tom Izzo

Tom Izzo offers blunt assessment of freshmen after loss to Purdue

The Michigan State Spartans lost their first Big Ten game in over a year Sunday at the hands of the Purdue Boilermaker, and Spartan coach Tom Izzo didn’t sound entirely surprised. The Spartans fell behind by as many as 23 points against Purdue, …

Jason Witten

Twitter roasts Jason Witten for latest announcing gaffe at Pro Bowl

ESPN’s Jason Witten has taken a lot of criticism for his uneven performances in the Monday Night Football booth this season, and he had another forgettable moment early on in Sunday’s Pro Bowl. After AFC quarterback Patrick Mahomes found …

Manny Machado

White Sox players call Manny Machado to recruit him during team’s fanfest

It’s no secret that the Chicago White Sox are interested in Manny Machado, and some of the team’s players were happy to take up the recruiting pitch at the team’s fanfest. White Sox first baseman Yonder Alonso — who also …

Cameron Jordan

Saints’ Cameron Jordan sends message to refs with shirt at Pro Bowl

We have not seen or heard the last of the New Orleans Saints’ disgust toward the NFL and its referees for what happened in the NFC Championship. Case in point: Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan arrived at Sunday’s Pro Bowl with a shirt …

Jim Boylen

Jim Boylen defends playing Bulls player for 41 minutes with toe fracture

Chicago Bulls coach Jim Boylen took some heat Sunday after one of his players played 41 minutes on a fractured toe Friday night. Bulls forward Chandler Hutchison injured his toe late in a game last Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, but practiced …

Alex Smith

Report: Redskins do not expect Alex Smith to play in 2019

It’s still unknown if Alex Smith will ever be able to play football again. For now, it simply appears that he won’t play in 2019. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Washington Redskins do not expect their quarterback to be able …

Manny Machado

Report: Some Padres players have concerns about Manny Machado

The San Diego Padres are very interested in Manny Machado, but there are some hurdles to clear before the team signs him. According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the Padres want to meet with Machado ahead of a potential pursuit, but …

Thon Maker

Report: Thon Maker has asked Bucks for trade

Milwaukee Bucks big man Thon Maker reportedly wants out. Maker’s representative has asked the Bucks for a trade, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, with the 21-year-old seeing his playing time shrink under new coach Mike Budenholzer. …

Kenley Jansen

Kenley Jansen says he has shed 25 pounds ahead of new season

After one of the shakiest seasons of his career, Kenley Jansen is in shape and ready to right the ship in 2019. The Los Angeles Dodgers closer posted a career-worst 3.01 ERA in 2018 while simultaneously battling a heart issue, but he said Saturday …

Steve Kerr

Steve Kerr admits he lost bet on DeMarcus Cousins’ first technical

DeMarcus Cousins picked up his first technical foul as a member of the Golden State Warriors in his third game with the organization, which came as something of a disappointment to coach Steve Kerr. To be clear, Kerr wasn’t too terribly upset …

Jimmy Butler

Jimmy Butler reportedly likely to return Tuesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard Jimmy Butler is likely to make a fairly quick return to the lineup despite spraining his wrist. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, a specialist confirmed the diagnosis of a sprained wrist, and Butler is expected to be …

Bob Stoops

Report: Bob Stoops may look to return to coaching in XFL

Former Oklahoma Sooners head coach Bob Stoops may be looking to get back into coaching after all. According to NFL reporter Benjamin Allbright, there is chatter in football circles that Stoops wants to return to coaching, and may do so in the XFL. …

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Orioles prospect came up with amazing way to throw offseason bullpens

Baseball players are largely left alone during the offseason, so they have to find some way to keep in shape without the watchful eye of the organization that they play for. One Baltimore Orioles prospect went above and beyond to do just that. …

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