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It’s somewhat forgotten that Stephen Curry is due to become a free agent in the summer of 2017, and while staying in Golden State remains by far the likeliest outcome, he’s not going to rule out other things. One of those options is …
The Boston Red Sox are seeking a designated hitter, but Edwin Encarnacion sounds unlikely to be the fit. According to Rob Bradford of WEEI, a source indicated that the Red Sox “probably” would not sign Encarnacion, with whom they’ve …
Do not ask Nick Saban a question in which there is any implication that losing is acceptable. The reality is that Alabama is almost certainly in the College Football Playoff even if they lose the SEC championship to Florida. Saban was asked if he …
Ryan Fitzpatrick is still the starting quarterback of the New York Jets, and if you ask coach Todd Bowles, there’s no real alternative. Bowles asserted that Fitzpatrick will start again in Week 13, and it doesn’t sound like there was much …
The plug may soon be pulled on the World Baseball Classic. Cristian Moreno of ESPN reported Monday that unless revenues improve for the 2017 edition of the WBC, there may not be any more in the future. #Source: I've been told by multiple sources …
Washington tight end Jordan Reed is dealing with a painful shoulder injury, and it is unclear if he will be ready for Week 13. Reed called himself day-to-day on Monday, though his injury has him in severe pain. #Skins TE JReed says he’s “day2day” w …
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck understands the importance of taking it slow when coming back from a concussion. Luck, who is likely to play Monday according to coach Chuck Pagano, is willing to be patient and heed the doctors in returning …
There’s a strong case to be made that Denver Broncos coach Gary Kubiak turned a tie into a defeat by opting to attempt a 62-yard field goal late in overtime against Kansas City, and on Monday, he was left to defend that call. With just over a …
The Minnesota Vikings have run a rather conservative passing offense, preferring to move the ball methodically and take few shots downfield. Quarterback Sam Bradford wants to change that. After putting up only 13 points in a loss to the Lions, …
Age is definitely a factor in Darrelle Revis’s fall from the elite, but Tom Brady thinks injuries are another factor. The Patriots quarterback suggested Monday that his former teammate is playing hurt. “I know he’s not feeling …
Philadelphia 76ers fans have, at least to a certain extent, embraced the infamous “process.” Coach Brett Brown is fine with that. Fans have recently taken to chanting “Trust the process” when Joel Embiid shoots free throws, …
New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not return to Sunday’s game, but the back injury he suffered does not appear serious. Gronkowski departed early in the first half with what the Patriots simply called a back problem, and he did …
Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr has established himself as one of the best quarterbacks in football in 2016, so when he left Sunday’s game with a finger injury, Raider Nation held its collective breath. Carr injured his right pinky …
Hue Jackson has been a well-regarded NFL coach for quite some time, but even his worst teams didn’t prepare him for coaching the 0-12 Cleveland Browns. Jackson admitted how difficult it was to lose so much in his postgame press conference after …
Baltimore Ravens coach John Harbaugh has read up on the NFL rules. With his team up by six points, backed up to their own 23, facing a fourth down with the clock stopped and needing to kill the final 11 seconds of the game, Harbaugh pulled out a …
Joe Flacco’s inability to slide properly is becoming one of the more amusing subplots of the NFL season. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback did it again Sunday, flopping to the turf in rather awkward fashion on a slide attempt. Sure, the landing …
