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February 9, 2023 | NHL

NHL players are starting to hate league's playoff format

NHL players do not speak out against much, but some of the league's more prominent players are starting to voice some displeasure with the league's current playoff format and how its matchups are determined.

February 9, 2023 | NFL

NFLPA leader wants to make big change to draft process

The NFL draft has become a year-long event, but DeMaurice Smith, the leader of the NFL Players Association, would like to see some of that scaled back.

February 7, 2023 | Green Bay Packers

Aaron Rodgers expects decision on future after four-day 'darkness retreat'

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he is going to take some time to himself in the coming weeks to help come to a decision on his future. And not just time to himself, but also time in the darkness.

February 7, 2023 | NFL

Eagles' Darius Slay still has not forgotten disrespect from former coach

Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Darius Slay has never forgotten his time with former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia.

February 7, 2023 | NFL

Pro Bowl Games drew millions of viewers with new flag football format

As long as it has something even remotely to do with football and NFL players are involved, millions of people are going to tune in.

February 7, 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles CEO says Jalen Hurts has nothing left to prove for new contract

The Eagles have seen all they need to see from Hurts to know they want to make a big investment in him as their franchise quarterback.

February 7, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Patrick Mahomes makes strange promise to Cooper Manning if Chiefs win Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes would be so excited to win Super Bowl LVII that he promised Cooper Manning that he will drink Coors Light out of his boots if the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

February 5, 2023 | NFL

Watch: Jalen Ramsey levels Tyreek Hill in Pro Bowl flag football game

It seems all the NFL needed to do to bring some physicality back to the Pro Bowl was to eliminate the tackling. At least that was what happened on one play in Sunday's flag football games in Las Vegas when Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey accidentally leveled Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill at the goal line.

February 5, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Ex-MLB scout says Chiefs' Travis Kelce could have been baseball star

Kelce has become one of the best tight ends in NFL history, but if the whole football thing did not work out he might have had a great plan B as a baseball star.

February 5, 2023 | New York Islanders

Islanders GM seems to already hate new contract he just handed out

After trading for center Bo Horvat late last week the New York Islanders acted quickly to sign him to a brand new eight-year contract extension on Sunday. The man that handed out that contract, general manager Lou Lamoriello, already seems to hate it.

February 5, 2023 | NFL

Jared Goff has positive message for Derek Carr as he prepares to move on from Raiders

Goff said he had a chance to talk with Carr a lot this week in Las Vegas during the NFL's Pro Bowl weekend. He said that Carr seems to be in a great headspace as he awaits word on his future.

February 5, 2023 | NFL

49ers receiver thinks Chiefs will expose Eagles defense

There is at least one member of the San Francisco 49ers offense that is not buying the hype around the Philadelphia Eagles defense and thinks they are

February 4, 2023 | Denver Broncos

Sean Payton facing massive challenge to make Broncos competitive

The Broncos are making a big bet that Payton can drag them out of their mediocre state, and he is going to have quite a job in front of him to make that happen.

February 4, 2023 | NFL

NFL players are not happy with potential rule change discussion

The NFL is planning on having a 'very active conversation' this offseason when it comes to banning the hip drop tackle that injured Cowboys running back Tony Pollard in the playoffs.

February 4, 2023 | Dallas Cowboys

Cowboys make uninspiring choice with new offensive coordinator hire

The Cowboys are replacing an assistant coach with a proven track record of success with an assistant coach with a proven track record of mediocrity.

February 4, 2023 | New York Jets

Jets don't intend to trade QB Zach Wilson just yet

The New York Jets might not be ready to give up on quarterback Zach Wilson just yet.

February 3, 2023 | Cincinnati Bengals

Bengals could consider trade if contract demands for star receiver are too much

The Cincinnati Bengals might have a big decision to make with wide receiver Tee Higgins this offseason. Higgins is entering the final year of his contract, and is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2023 season.

February 3, 2023 | Kansas City Chiefs

Big performance at Super Bowl could help Travis Kelce make history

The Kelce brothers, Travis and Jason, are just one of the many subplots to the Super Bowl LVII storyline. Travis Kelce, the superstar tight end for the Chiefs, might have a chance to add yet another storyline and make some history of his own if he can become the first tight end to ever win Super Bowl MVP.

February 3, 2023 | Buffalo Bills

Inspired by Damar Hamlin, NFL to provide free CPR training at Super Bowl

The NFL and the American Heart Association are teaming up at the Super Bowl to provide a mobile training unit that will offer free hands-only CPR training.

February 3, 2023 | MLB

Red Sox manager Alex Cora used to brag about stealing World Series with Astros, according to new book

At this point everybody already knows the extent to which the 2017 Astros cheated, and Cora and the Astros were already punished for it. Still, hearing about how he allegedly bragged about it after the fact to his new team, almost as if he was proud of it, will certainly not do him any additional favors in the court of public opinion.