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A Pittsburgh Steelers running back will be wearing No. 26 in 2020, even if it’s not Le’Veon Bell. Anthony McFarland, Pittsburgh’s 4th round pick, has opted to wear No. 26 with the Steelers. He clarified that it’s not meant as …
Former Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee has been mentioned as a possible color analyst in ESPN’s new “Monday Night Football” booth, but don’t tell that to him. McAfee made an “official” statement on Sunday …
Some were quick to notice an unusual quirk in the 2020 NFL schedule. Tom Brady’s new team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, don’t play at the same time as his old team, the New England Patriots, until Week 15. Conspiracy theorists wondered if …
While a lot of buzz has surrounded the inevitable contract negotiations between Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, he may not be the next quarterback to sign a huge new deal. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said Sunday that Houston Texans …
The results of Major League Baseball’s coronavirus antibody test revealed unexpected results, with few league employees testing positive for antibodies. Of 5,754 people tested, only 60 tested positive for the antibodies, a rate of 0.7 percent. …
Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon is headed into the final year of his rookie contract, and the organization clearly wants to ensure that it isn’t his last with the organization. Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said that …
One NBA player thinks Shaquille O’Neal is ignoring some important factors in calling for the league to “scrap” the remainder of its season. Shaq urged the league to cancel the remainder of the 2019-20 season on Friday, arguing that …
Things may be about to get messy as Major League Baseball prepares for the economic hit of potentially playing games without fans. MLB has left open the possibility of asking players to take further salary reductions in 2020. That plan has reportedly …
Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari may be in the midst of a divorce, but he’s still willing to wish her a happy Mother’s Day. Two weeks after announcing their divorce, Cutler posted a tribute to Cavallari, stating that their three children …
DeShone Kizer’s future may ultimately lie in a league other than the NFL. According to CFL site 3DownNation, the Toronto Argonauts have claimed Kizer’s CFL rights by adding him to their negotiation list. This does not mean Kizer is …
Kirk Cousins has been hit with the franchise tag twice in his career, so he knows how to navigate it pretty well. Dak Prescott is potentially about to do it for the first time, and Cousins wants him to know it doesn’t have to be a bad thing. …
With Joe Tessitore and Booger McFarland on their way out of the “Monday Night Football” booth, attention can fully turn to who will replace them. According to Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, longtime ESPN personality Steve Levy is …
Major League Baseball is set to present a preliminary plan to play a 2020 season to owners on Monday, and if they approve, players will learn details Tuesday. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the league plans to propose a regular season of …
We’re hearing mixed signals on the status of college football for 2020, but one prominent NCAA leader seems to be growing more optimistic as time passes. Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott feels “more optimistic” about the chances of …
The Jacksonville Jaguars made the somewhat surprising decision to bring in Mike Glennon as a veteran backup to Gardner Minshew, and coach Doug Marrone is explaining why. While it made sense for the Jaguars to bring in a veteran backup, few expected …
All NFL team facilities are closed right now, with the league left to come up with a plan to reopen them. One prominent head coach is hoping to see that plan include one specific point. Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin urged the NFL to open all …
