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Damian Lillard got distracted during the second quarter of the Portland Trail Blazers’ game against the Bulls in Chicago Monday because of something going on with his mom. NBCSN Northwest’s Peter Socotch reported that Lillard talked to …
James Harden suffered a hamstring strain on Sunday night against the Los Angeles Lakers and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the Houston Rockets announced Monday. Harden played 41 minutes in the Rockets’ 148-142 double-overtime win, scoring …
Sean Payton and Dirk Koetter shared an odd postgame handshake on Sunday that included a lot of weird smiles and shoulder pats. The two met on the field after Tampa Bay came back to beat the Saints. They shook hands and had an odd exchange. Payton …
Baker Mayfield was not happy about being nailed with a late hit from Julian Rochester in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl on Monday. Mayfield was tackled and on the ground during Oklahoma’s second-to-last possession of the third quarter. …
Nick Chubb reminded Oklahoma’s defense that you have to play until the whistle. Chubb broke a few tackles and went from looking like he was stopped to breaking free for a 50-yard touchdown in the third quarter of the Rose Bowl on Monday. …
The Green Bay Packers continue to make changes after a disappointing season. NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport reports that the Packers are making a change at GM and will be giving Ted Thompson a new role. Sources: #Packers GM Ted Thompson is expected …
Baker Mayfield’s competitive and controversial nature was on full display in the first half of Oklahoma’s playoff game against Georgia at the Rose Bowl on Monday. After the Bulldogs missed a field goal when down 14-7 in the first quarter, …
Two former Notre Dame quarterbacks commiserated on Twitter Monday over the Fighting Irish’s strategy to switch quarterbacks during the Citrus Bowl against LSU. The Irish played both Ian Book and Brandon Wimbush at quarterback. They switched to …
Baker Mayfield had already rubbed Georgia players the wrong way before Monday’s Rose Bowl game had even begun. Mayfield was doing some running in the middle of the Bulldogs’ warmup prior to the Rose Bowl, leading to some friction. Take a …
Chad Morris was aiming high for his next defensive coordinator hire, and he appears to be landing on John Chavis. SI’s Bruce Feldman reports that Chavis is expected to become Arkansas’ new defensive coordinator. Chavis has extensive …
Al Jefferson called out his Indiana Pacers for a lack of effort following Sunday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jefferson, 32, has only played limited minutes this season, though he saw 18 minutes against Minnesota. Al Jefferson: …
Isaiah Thomas is back! Thomas will make his season debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, head coach Ty Lue said on Monday. Isaiah Thomas will make his season debut Tuesday vs POR, per Ty Lue. He'll come off the bench and be under a minute …
Is Jon Gruden heading to the Oakland Raiders? At least one Raiders assistant thinks so. Bay Area media personality John Middlekauff reported on Sunday after news of Jack Del Rio’s firing that a Raiders assistant told him he was 99% sure Gruden …
Saquon Barkley did not waste any time declaring for the NFL Draft. The Penn State running back announced on Sunday that he will be leaving school to go pro. He posted a note on his Instagram account in which he bid farewell to Penn State fans. …
Brad Stevens had some words for his Boston Celtics just before halftime of their game with the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Boston was outplayed in the second quarter of the game and saw a 10-point lead after the first quarter get trimmed to two at …
Jack Del Rio’s time as Oakland Raiders head coach did not last long. Del Rio was informed after Sunday’s loss to the Los Angeles Chargers that he will not be back as the team’s head coach. Del Rio finished his third season as the …
