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Despite another successful regular season, Alex Smith and the Kansas City Chiefs folded early in the playoffs once again. That has thrown the quarterback’s future into doubt once more. Smith said Friday at the Pro Bowl that he wants to stay …
The fallout of ESPN’s investigation into the Michigan State athletics program has hit the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers have placed Travis Walton, an assistant coach for their G-League team, on administrative leave. The decision stems from …
The New England Patriots are still offering mixed news on the injury front. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Tom Brady was a full participant in Friday’s practice and would not even be on the injury report if there were a game Sunday …
The elaborate Ball family publicity stunt continues unabated. After taking sons LiAngelo and LaMelo overseas to play in Lithuania, LaVar Ball has a new chapter to add to his plan of Baltic domination, via TMZ Sports. Presenting at the M.A.M.A. Awards …
Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas wants a new contract, and he’s willing to sit out to get it. Thomas is entering the final year of his contract, and he said Thursday that he wants to finish his career with the Seahawks — provided they …
It would be fair to say Draymond Green is enjoying a bit of schadenfreude regarding Steven Adams’ kick on Thursday night. Adams’ kick to the groin of Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal got him a technical foul on Thursday, and it also …
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz isn’t going to change anything when he gets back on a football field. Speaking for the first time publicly since tearing his ACL, Wentz said he hopes to be ready for the start of the 2018 season and …
Rob Gronkowski was still absent from New England Patriots team activities as of Friday, meaning the status quo continues for the star tight end ahead of the Super Bowl. Via Jeff Howe of the Boston Herald, Gronkowski was not present for the …
With two weeks off between the NFL’s conference championships and the Super Bowl, there’s plenty of time for storylines to emerge. You’ll hear a lot about Tom Brady’s thumb, his drive for another championship, the …
The 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame class was announced Wednesday, with Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, and Trevor Hoffman all getting the call. It’s a richly deserving class, but more candidates are in position to get in next year, …
If there was any doubt that the San Francisco 49ers view Jimmy Garoppolo as their long-term solution at quarterback, general manager John Lynch quashed them on Wednesday. Lynch said that the 49ers are “working hard” to get Garoppolo …
Heisman Trophy winner Baker Mayfield may be absent from the Senior Bowl. Mayfield reaffirmed Wednesday that he is still not certain he’ll play in the annual showcase, with NFL reporter Benjamin Allbright reporting that the uncertainty stems …
Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue is not buying the Kevin Love blame game. Love played just three minutes in Cleveland’s 148-124 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last Saturday, citing an illness that some teammates did not believe was …
We have a surprise entrant in the Yu Darvish sweepstakes. According to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic, the Philadelphia Phillies have looked into free agent pitcher Yu Darvish, and may become a factor if his market doesn’t develop as …
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive lineman Yannick Ngakoue accused Buffalo’s Richie Incognito of using a racial slur during their AFC playoff game, but the two have apparently cleared the air. According to Michael DiRocco of ESPN, Ngakoue and …
Ben Roethlisberger isn’t interested in taking shots at former offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Haley is headed to the Cleveland Browns to be their new offensive coordinator, and the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback had only nice things to say …
