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Michael Phelps was in for a bit of a surprise when he ordered Starbucks on Monday. Phelps shared an image on Instagram of three Starbucks cups, all of which had rather unique names written on them in deference to the 28-time Olympic medalist. …
Kristaps Porzingis was not buying into the New York Knicks. Porzingis admitted that he felt early on that, while the Knicks had talent, something wasn’t right and the team was going to struggle. “I think it was pretty easy to tell from …
New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony had to admit that he has started to question if he’ll ever be a part of a New York Knicks team that contends for a championship. Anthony said Monday that he thinks about missing out on the playoffs and …
Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin has a very young team, so he’s coming up with unique ways to instill discipline and accountability in his clubhouse. His solution? Every time a player doesn’t hustle or makes a preventable …
Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott has been told he will not face any action from the NFL over a 2016 incident. Clarence Hill of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram told PFT Live on Monday that Elliott has been told by his representatives that a …
The NFL Competition Committee is reportedly likely to advance a proposal that would ban players from trying to leap over the defensive line on field goal and extra point attempts, much to the chagrin of at least one player. Seattle Seahawks …
The person allegedly responsible for the theft of two Tom Brady Super Bowl jerseys may have a rather extensive history of doing so to other teams and players as well. Jay Glazer of FOX Sports reported Monday that authorities believe the Brady thief …
LeBron James doesn’t think anything can be done about players resting during the grind of an NBA season. James, who was one of those who sat out Saturday’s Cavaliers game against the Los Angeles Clippers, said that while he understands …
Reports continue to indicate that talk of Marshawn Lynch to the Oakland Raiders is very real. According to Peter King of the MMQB, a West Coast source said Lynch “really wants to play for the Raiders” and feels his foundation could do …
Karl Malone is unimpressed by NBA players who sit out to rest. Malone made the comments in a week that saw two nationally televised games hindered as the San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, and Cleveland Cavaliers all elected to rest several …
It seems that Billy Donovan won’t be returning to the college ranks anytime soon. The Oklahoma State Thunder coach, who has been linked to the vacant Indiana job, shot down those rumors Sunday, saying he’s very happy in the NBA. Donovan …
Stephen Curry made one of his patented half-court three-point jumpers against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night, giving an opponent a first-hand look at the remarkable shot. Rookie guard Malcolm Brogdon was the Bucks player tasked with guarding …
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles went from a promising young quarterback in 2015 to a struggling, turnover-prone one in 2016. Bortles knows it, and on Sunday, he detailed the work he’s been doing with quarterback guru Adam Dedeaux …
Adam Jones’s remarkable catch robbing Baltimore Orioles teammate Manny Machado of a home run in the World Baseball Classic drew a lot of attention, but Orioles manager Buck Showalter may have had the best reaction. Showalter enjoyed the play, …
Michigan coach John Beilein came prepared for his team to beat the odds on Sunday, and it paid off. After Michigan’s 73-69 upset of second-seeded Louisville, Beilein entered the victorious locker room to celebrate — with a water gun. …
For the second consecutive week, the NBA’s nationally-televised Saturday showcase game became a bit of a farce after one of the teams involved elected to rest their star players. This time, it was the Cleveland Cavaliers, who sat LeBron James …
