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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 …
Former NFL vice president of officiating Mike Pereira thinks it’s time we back off of NFL referees a little bit. The latest flashpoint has been Myles Jack’s fumble recovery being whistled dead very quickly when it looked like a big return …
The Jacksonville Jaguars have a decision to make on Blake Bortles’ future, but if it’s up to the quarterback, he’d like to remain right where he is. The Jaguars have already picked up Bortles’ 2018 option, but his $19 million …
WWE superstar Enzo Amore has been suspended for an alleged sexual assault last October. In a statement issued Monday afternoon, WWE announced that Amore, whose real name is Eric Arndt, was suspended indefinitely for the alleged incident. “WWE …
The Jacksonville Jaguars made a few questionable coaching decisions during Sunday’s AFC Championship game. One that has attracted a lot of criticism was coach Doug Marrone’s decision to run out the clock at the end of the first half …
The Cleveland Browns are reportedly zeroing in on their new offensive coordinator. Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley is reportedly close to agreeing to a contract to take up the same position with Cleveland, according to …
Jason Kidd is reportedly out in Milwaukee. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Bucks have fired their head coach after three and a half seasons at the helm. Milwaukee has fired coach Jason Kidd, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian …
The Yu Darvish market appears to be heating up. According to ESPN’s Jerry Crasnick, Darvish has a five-year offer on the table, though he doesn’t name the team making the offer. It is unclear why Darvish hasn’t signed yet and which …
The Portland Trail Blazers are the latest reported entrant in the DeAndre Jordan sweepstakes, but nothing is imminent on that front. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, the Blazers have registered their interest in the star center, joining …
Teddy Bridgewater expects to be back on an NFL field as a starting quarterback in 2018. Bridgewater said Monday that he “definitely” sees himself as a starter in 2018 no matter what happens. #Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was …
