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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 

Lions coach Dan Campell on compromising: 'A true alpha knows when it's time to concede'

Dan Campbell made quite an impression when he was announced as the new head coach of the Detroit Lions, declaring himself as a "true alpha" who was ready to bring the team out of a long history of mediocrity.

Are the Knicks finally a legitimate trade destination for stars?

It feels like every year, several major free agents or disgruntled superstars are linked to possibly heading to New York to join the Knicks only for the players to sign elsewhere.

Dolphins release linebacker Kyle Van Noy after one season

While Van Noy was solid in his one year in Miami, it appears it was not enough to keep the Dolphins from cutting him to save an estimated $9.7 million in cap space.

'Player support' for former Hawks coach Lloyd Pierce reportedly 'was dwindling at the end'

Without the support of his players, especially Young, Pierce simply did not have the coaching résumé to justify staying on as Atlanta's head coach.

Steelers not expected to re-sign James Conner, JuJu Smith-Schuster

Conner and Smith-Schuster were both drafted by the Steelers in 2017 and proved to be exciting but ultimately inconsistent contributors to Pittsburgh's offense.

Attorney: Young girl injured in Britt Reid crash 'likely has permanent brain damage'

Despite waking up from a coma, five-year-old Ariel Young remains hospitalized in Missouri after being injured during a crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid.

Shaquille O'Neal blames modern players for their inability to take criticism: 'They're pudding pops'

O'Neal said that players today are too soft and that he was just putting guys through the same thing he went through when he was playing in the NBA.

Bucs QB coach: Tom Brady began preparing for next season day after Super Bowl win

Brady is well-known for his relentless work ethic and obsession with winning, and moments like these highlight just how committed he is to making the most of his time in the NFL.

Could Victor Oladipo join Miami Heat in free agency?

Oladipo's interest in joining the Heat has been well-documented, as he reportedly told multiple Miami players that he would love to play with them last season when he was on the Pacers.

Gregg Popovich criticizes Hawks for firing coach Lloyd Pierce

Popovich chose Pierce as an assistant for the USA Basketball team in 2019, joining Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Villanova head coach Jay Wright on the staff.

Zion Williamson praises Lonzo Ball as 'great player,' wishes he 'got the full respect he deserves'

Lonzo had one of his best games of the season in Monday night's win, scoring 23 points while dishing out eight assists and seven rebounds without turning the ball over. 

Ibrahimovic responds to LeBron James, doubles down on 'stick to sports' message

Ibrahimovic did not directly call out LeBron this time, but it's pretty clear that he is sticking with his position that athletes should keep their mouths shut when it comes to more serious matters.

NBA denies that Jimmy Butler rejected All-Star invite

While Butler remains one of the most beloved and well-known players in the league, he has played in only 21 games this season, making him an unlikely candidate for the All-Star Game.

Report: 'Don't sleep on the Bears' as team to sign Alex Smith

Smith to the Bears is an interesting pairing, as Chicago certainly seems prepared to move on from their current duo of Nick Foles and Mitch Trubisky.

Jim Harbaugh: Younger coaching staff not due to 'disconnect' with players last season

Harbaugh has made significant changes to his coaching staff, and it has been noted that most of the new coaches he has brought in are in their 30s.

Russell Wilson open to trade only to Cowboys, Bears, Saints, Raiders

Is Russell Wilson hoping to get traded from the Seattle Seahawks? We've been getting mixed messages the last few weeks and that trend continued Thursday.

LeSean McCoy may come back next season for 'the right team'

LeSean McCoy won his second-straight Super Bowl this season, and it sounds like the veteran running back is considering trying for the three-peat.

Mike Conley addresses 'tough' All-Star snub: 'Thought this was the year'

The 33-year-old has averaged 16.3 points and 5.7 assists while shooting 42% on 6.8 three-point shots per game.

Celtics GM Danny Ainge says team has 'been close' on pulling off trades this season

So now that we know the Celtics are looking to trade, the big question is who would they be trading. At this point, everyone other than Jayson Tatum seems like a real possibility.

Rafael Nadal withdraws from AMRO tournament due to back injury

At 34, Nadal presumably has at least a few good years left in him, but each injury adds up.

Could the Seahawks trade Russell Wilson in 'the near future'?

There seems to be growing frustration between Russell Wilson and the Seattle Seahawks but the team would not actually consider trading their franchise quarterback, right?

Kyle Lowry reportedly favors 76ers if he is traded by Toronto

And for the 76ers, while they are enjoying a great season thanks to MVP-level play from Joel Embiid, they could still use a reliable point guard to help guide the offense.

Texans reportedly still not listening to trade offers for Deshaun Watson

While Watson is unhappy with the team and is hoping to head elsewhere to get a fresh start, Houston is going to hold onto Watson for as long as it can with the hope that he can be convinced to stick around.

RB Leipzig defender Angelino: Man City manager Guardiola 'killed' his confidence

Angelino joined Manchester City in 2019 but the 24-year-old failed to make much of an impact with the club, starting just four Premier League matches during his time with the team.

J.J. Watt has reportedly received offers from multiple teams ahead of free agency

It was not reported which teams had actually made Watt an offer but plenty of teams have already been linked to the five-time All-Pro, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans.