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Steelers GM wants Le’Veon Bell, Antonio Brown to retire with team

The Pittsburgh Steelers are willing to commit long-term to both Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown. General manager Kevin Colbert said Thursday that the organization’s aim is to have both Bell and Brown retire as members of the team. Both are …

Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose says free agent megadeal is not his top priority

New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose once said he was looking forward to his free agency two years in advance. It would seem that things have since changed. Rose admitted that getting paid isn’t his top priority when his contract expires …

Phil Hughes

Phil Hughes considering turning his removed rib into jewelry

Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes needed surgery to correct thoracic outlet syndrome in 2016, and to stop the nerve issues that were happening in his throwing shoulder, a rib had to be removed. It turns out Hughes still has that rib, and he has big …

Matt Wieters

Report: Nationals only interested in one-year deal with Matt Wieters

The Washington Nationals are still interested in free agent catcher Matt Wieters, but only on a short-term deal. According to ESPN’s Jayson Stark, the Nationals do maintain an interest in Wieters, who remains unsigned even as pitchers and …

Kevin Ollie

Report: UConn has had discussions with Big East about joining conference

The University of Connecticut could be returning, in a sense, to the Big East. According to Jon Rothstein of FanRag Sports, UConn and the Big East are in active discussions regarding a move for the school, with the conference willing to take UConn on …

Yu Darvish

Could Rangers be prepared to let Yu Darvish hit free agency?

Texas Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish is entering the final year of his contract, and there are some indications that the Rangers won’t be trying to give him an extension. Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News sees some indications that the Rangers …

Brandon Roy engineers amazing turnaround as coach of Seattle high school team

The last we heard of Brandon Roy, he was trying and failing to make an NBA comeback as a result of ongoing knee injuries. Now, he’s back in basketball, and succeeding in a big way. Roy took over at Seattle-area high school Nathan Hale after a …

Jahlil Okafor Philadelphia

Jahlil Okafor: Dealing with trade rumors is ‘really difficult’

Philadelphia 76ers big man Jahlil Okafor has been dealing with trade rumors pretty much all season, but they have only intensified in recent days. Okafor is expected to return to action Tuesday after sitting out a game due to advanced trade …

PJ Fleck

PJ Fleck makes deal with Western Michigan to secure rights to ‘Row the Boat’ mantra

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck is now free to continue rowing the boat with the Golden Gophers. When Fleck left Western Michigan for Minnesota, he verbally took his “row the boat” mantra with him, but his former school still owned the rights …

Jimmy Garoppolo

Julian Edelman: Jimmy Garoppolo has same level of confidence as Brett Favre

Jimmy Garoppolo might not be a New England Patriot next season, but he’s certainly getting some rave reviews from his current teammates. Wide receiver Julian Edelman was full of praise for New England’s backup quarterback, telling NFL …

Victor Cruz

Report: Broncos interested in Victor Cruz

Former New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz reportedly has at least one potential suitor. According to ESPN’s Jeff Legwold, the Denver Broncos are interested in Cruz, and are working to set up a meeting with the player. Legwold notes that …

Mike Matheny

5 MLB teams that could disappoint in 2017

Pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training, and most teams have at least some optimism for the 2017 season. Some teams have higher hopes than others, with playoff appearances and World Series contention on their minds. Only ten teams can …

Kevin Love

Report: Cavaliers ‘concerned’ about Kevin Love knee injury

There is reportedly long-term concern over the health of Kevin Love’s left knee. According to Joe Vardon of Cleveland.com, Love is seeking a second opinion on the pain in his knee, with the Cavaliers staying mum on the results of an MRI. The …

Dwyane Wade felt Knicks could not handle ambitions of Big Three in 2010

It’s forgotten on occasion, but the New York Knicks were one of the teams chasing after the three-headed monster of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Chris Bosh back in the summer of 2010. Wade opened up on New York’s pursuit of the Big …

Lopez Twins

Report: Bulls shopping Doug McDermott, Robin Lopez in search of first-round pick

The Chicago Bulls are trying to add another draft pick by dealing from depth, according to a report. Michael Scotto of Basketball Insiders reported Monday that the Bulls are shopping forward Doug McDermott and center Robin Lopez in hopes that someone …

Charles Oakley

Report: Adam Silver, Michael Jordan may try to settle James Dolan-Charles Oakley feud

The spat between New York Knicks owner James Dolan and former player Charles Oakley has escalated to the point that the NBA is reportedly considering an intervention. According to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News, a league source said …

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