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Blake Harper

Blake Harper is a writer based in New York. He's originally from San Diego and is one of the few Chargers fans left. He doesn't believe in ties and loves elaborate celebrations. Follow him on Twitter @beezyharps 

Eagles corner Darius Slay sharing 'some tips' with rookie teammate Devonta Smith

Smith is one of the most exciting prospects in this rookie class, as the receiver was an absolute monster for Alabama last season, catching 117 passes for 1,856 yards and 23 touchdowns on his way to winning the Heisman.

Draymond Green, Kevin Durant react to fans being banned for unruly behavior

Green offered his insight, saying that fans have been "enabled" to do whatever they want because players know they will be severely punished if they respond at all.

Knicks indefinitely ban fan who spit on Trae Young

The incident was not noticed by Young in the moment, but a video of the spitting circulated online, with people expressing outrage at the fan's behavior.

Jaguars may use Tim Tebow as quarterback in 'Taysom Hill role'?

The big question for Tebow is whether or not he will still be able to compete in the NFL. His first stint in the NFL was extremely short and divisive.

Fan who dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook receives indefinite ban from 76ers

In the postgame press conference, Westbrook expressed his frustration with what happened, as well as the way that fans have continued to treat players without fear of repercussions.

Report: Julio Jones trade could happen 'as early as next week'

While this trade appears to be happening fast, don't expect it to get done this month due to the cap hit caused by Jones' contract.

Tua Tagovailoa admits he 'wasn't comfortable calling plays' as a rookie

As a result, Tagovailoa says that he would run plays that he knew would not work because he was not comfortable making those adjustments.

Derrick Rose on performance in Knicks' win: 'I've been dreaming about this moment for a long time'

Rose scored a team-high 26 points while playing 39 minutes in the crucial win. Many assumed Rose's days of being a valuable postseason contributor were behind him after his career was derailed by injuries.

Donovan Mitchell praised Ja Morant for record-breaking performance in loss: 'He doesn't quit'

Morant scored 47 points in the 141-129 loss, which is a postseason record for the Grizzlies. It's also the postseason record for 21-year-olds, as Morant managed to break LeBron James' previous record of 45.

Broncos coach Vic Fangio: 'No doubt' Von Miller can return to pre-injury form

He missed all of last season after tearing his peroneal tendon during practice, and at 32, his best days could be behind him.

Matt Ryan admits Julio Jones trade talk has been 'difficult'

Jones and Ryan established themselves as one of the best quarterback-receiver duos in NFL history.

Falcons head coach Arthur Smith 'won't comment' on Julio Jones' public trade demand

The Falcons and Jones appear to be heading towards a divorce after nearly a decade together, but while the separation appears imminent, it probably won't happen this month.

NYC mayor Bill de Blasio tells Trae Young to 'stop hunting for fouls' against Knicks

Young and the Hawks are currently facing the New York Knicks in the opening round of the playoffs, so de Blasio may be a little biased in his criticism.

Antonio Brown passes physical, officially signs one-year deal with Bucs

With Brown officially back, the Bucs should once again have one of the most loaded offensive attacks in the entire NFL.

Aaron Gordon took on role of slowing down Damian Lillard in second half: 'I got him'

Lillard downplayed the idea of Gordon shutting him down, saying that the entire Denver team adjusted to his hot start.

Eugene Chung won't reveal who told him he was 'not the right minority' during NFL interview

Chung, who is Korean, played offensive tackle for the Patriots, Jaguars and Colts during his NFL career before retiring. In 2010, he returned to the NFL as the assistant offensive line coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Aaron Rodgers: Tension with Packers caused by culture, not Jordan Love

Rodgers' frustration mainly seems to be towards Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, as he reportedly said he would not return to Green Bay if Gutekunst was still with the team.

Metta World Peace was 'depressed' and 'super-panicked' following Malice at the Palace

Many assumed that World Peace's career was over once he left the Pacers but he credits "balance" for allowing him to get himself back on track.

Jazz's Donovan Mitchell: 'Goal' is to be ready to play Game 1 after practicing

Getting Mitchell back would be a massive boost for Utah, as the young guard was averaging career highs in points (26.4) and assists (5.2) this season before missing the last month due to the ankle sprain.

Matthew Stafford: Requesting trade was 'most difficult' conversation ever

Stafford will embark on his first season outside Detroit in 2021.

Damian Lillard: Nikola Jokic is this season's MVP

Jokic has clearly established himself as the favorite for the award, as he has averaged 26.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 8.3 assists for the season while leading the Nuggets to the third seed.

James Harden dismisses criticism of his stats: 'I thought it was all about winning?'

Harden insists he is not concerned about the diminished output, as the only thing that matters is whether or not he is helping the Nets win games.

Clayton Kershaw: Increase in no-hitters 'probably not good for the game'

The record for most no-hitters in a season is seven, meaning that there only needs to be two more over the next few months for a new record to be set.

Peyton Manning shares his feelings on Aaron Rodgers wanting out of Green Bay

Manning is someone with unique insight into the situation, as he spent  most of his career with the Colts before joining the Denver Broncos for  his last few years after he was cut by Indianapolis.

Falcons reportedly interested in trading Julio Jones to create cap space

The biggest issue the Falcons are likely to face in trying to trade Jones is finding the right trade partner. Jones is an aging receiver whose numbers have declined over the last two years.