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Eric Berry was surprisingly absent from the NFL in 2019, but that was apparently by design. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Berry took a sabbatical during the 2019 season, turning down opportunities to play. The safety intends to return to …
Don’t count on seeing Drew Brees wearing the uniform of any team but the New Orleans Saints. The veteran quarterback said at the Pro Bowl Saturday that he hopes to have a decision on his future made in a month, and he will either retire or stay …
It has not been a good calendar year for the Kansas basketball program, and Bill Self knows it. Things have been a mess for Kansas since the team’s second round loss to Auburn in last year’s NCAA Tournament, including off-court …
Much has been made of the consequences of the Houston Astros cheating scandal, particularly when it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers. They lost the 2017 World Series to the Astros in seven games, and many have argued they might have won that series …
New Orleans Pelicans fans aren’t happy with the restrictions being placed on Zion Williamson as he eases into NBA action for the first time, but coach Alvin Gentry won’t be changing his mind because of fan protests. Williamson played 21 …
New Baylor coach Dave Aranda continues to surround himself with experience as he puts together his coaching staff. Former North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora will be Aranda’s offensive coordinator at Baylor, as first reported by Pete Thamel …
Super Bowl LIV provides us with an intriguing tactical battle between an elite Kansas City Chiefs offense and a standout San Francisco 49ers defense. That tactical battle will unfold on the field in Miami in a week, but much will be said and written …
Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers thinks that reports of his team having bad chemistry are vastly overstated. A report from The Athletic claimed that some Clipper players have struggled to accept the organization’s preferential treatment of …
Willie Cauley-Stein is on the move. According to various reports, the Dallas Mavericks have acquired Cauley-Stein from the Golden State Warriors. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Mavericks are sending a 2020 second-round draft pick …
Ozzie Guillen managed the Chicago White Sox to a World Series in 2005, but hasn’t worked as a manager since 2012 and doesn’t come up as a candidate for job openings anymore. He would like to know why that is. Guillen attended the White …
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is targeting a return next week after over two weeks on the sidelines due to a hand injury. Embiid practiced Friday for the first time since his finger surgery, and made it clear that he wants to play next week. …
Dallas Keuchel has become the first member of the 2017 Houston Astros to apologize for his role in the team’s sign stealing scandal. Now a member of the Chicago White Sox, Keuchel apologized Friday, adding that the team didn’t use the …
Major League Baseball will begin testing a computerized strike zone during spring training this season, but those most familiar with the system believe it isn’t close to being ready for use in MLB games. Strike zone technology has been tested …
Eli Manning plans to take some time to himself to spend time with his family in retirement, but he wouldn’t rule out remaining part of the New York Giants in some way. Giants co-owner John Mara made clear that he’d like Manning to remain …
Jerry Rice is ready to keep running routes in a full suit, especially at the Super Bowl. Rice went viral before the NFC Championship after he was seen running routes in a suit during warmups, looking as crisp and athletic as ever. The San Francisco …
Another experienced candidate has emerged as the Houston Astros hunt for a new manager. According to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com, former Tigers and Angels manager Brad Ausmus is a candidate for the Houston manager job, and is in town to interview for …
