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Drew Brees

Drew Brees unsure why contract talks with Saints have not progressed

It has now been three months since Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints had constructive negotiations about a restructured contract, and the quarterback does not know why. Brees has one year remaining on his deal, and the Saints seem uninterested in …

Le'Veon Bell

Le’Veon Bell suspension reportedly result of ‘several’ missed drug tests

The missed drug test that led to Le’Veon Bell’s suspension was apparently not an isolated incident. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, Bell missed “several” drug tests that led to his four-game suspension. Bell plans to …

Melvin Upton

Orioles, Padres reportedly talking trades involving Melvin Upton, Andrew Cashner

The Baltimore Orioles are reportedly in the hunt for two players the San Diego Padres have put on the trade block. According to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports, the Orioles are engaged in discussions with the Padres over outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. and …

Russell Martin

Russell Martin day-to-day after sauna-related mishap

There is an epidemic of weird injuries ripping through baseball, with Toronto Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin the latest victim. According to manager John Gibbons, Martin will miss a few days after injuring his knee in the shower — because he …

Aroldis Chapman Yankees

Report: Nationals ‘want in’ on Aroldis Chapman sweepstakes

The Washington Nationals are looking to make a big splash before the trade deadline. Barry Svrluga of the Washington Post reported Friday that the Nationals “want in” on the Aroldis Chapman market. Best Nats trade info: They want in on …

New Vikings stadium vandalized by pedestrian days before ribbon-cutting ceremony

The Minnesota Vikings held their ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new home, U.S. Bank Stadium, on Friday. Unfortunately, they had to do it with a gaping hole in one of the windows thanks to an unruly passerby. According to Rochelle Olson of the …

Report: Royals have interest in Nick Markakis

The Kansas City Royals are on the fringes of the playoff race, but they are still looking at potential upgrades. One of them is reportedly Braves outfielder Nick Markakis, whom Kansas City is looking at, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com. Markakis …

Draymond Green

Draymond Green takes plea deal in assault case

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green has reached a plea deal in his assault case and will not face jail time for the recent incident. Officials announced Friday that Green’s charges have been reduced to a noise violation, for which he …

Alex Rodriguez

Yankees have reportedly considered cutting Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira

The possible rebuild of the New York Yankees could claim two very high profile victims. According to Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball, Yankees higher-ups have discussed potentially releasing first baseman Mark Teixeira and DH Alex Rodriguez. …

Kevin Durant got an enormous new Tupac tattoo on his leg

Kevin Durant is fully embracing his new home in California. The new Warriors star debuted a Tupac tattoo on his leg Thursday at practice with the U.S. Olympic team, complete with a random touch of Wu-Tang. Durant’s giant new Tupac tattoo…feat. …

Mark McGwire not fond of the designated hitter rule

You might think, as a player known much more for his bat than for his glove, that Mark McGwire would have an appreciation for the designated hitter rule. That, however, is not the case. “We should do away with the DH and we should get back to …

Chris Archer

Report: Good chance Chris Archer ends up with Dodgers

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Chris Archer is one of the more intriguing names on the trade market this month, and he may be inching closer to a new destination. ESPN’s Jayson Stark reported that he has been told by an executive that the …

Dwyane Wade

Carmelo Anthony says there was ‘definitely a chance’ of Knicks signing Dwyane Wade

Carmelo Anthony thinks the New York Knicks had more of a shot at signing Dwyane Wade than people realize. Anthony told Frank Isola of the New York Daily News on Wednesday that the organization didn’t want to miss out on other free agents while …

Rick Porcello

Rick Porcello: MLB drug testing program has ‘failed’

There is definitely an undercurrent of dissatisfaction among some Major League players with regards to how the league’s drug program works. Boston Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello is the latest to speak against it, saying that the policy has …

JR Smith reportedly wants $15 million to return to Cavaliers

There’s apparently a reason that J.R. Smith has not yet re-signed with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders reported that Smith is seeking a big payday in negotiations with Cleveland. Yikes… hearing JR Smith seeking …

Kirk Cousins

Report: Washington could seek long-term alternatives to Kirk Cousins

Kirk Cousins will play 2016 under a one year franchise tag, but his future with Washington beyond that is looking murky. Guest writing for The MMQB, ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio reported that Washington believes they can find another Cousins …

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