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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 fire Doug Pederson after five seasons as head coach

Many assumed that Pederson would get at least one more season to right the ship considering his track record, though after a meeting with owner Jeffrey Lurie Monday, he was let go.

Russell Westbrook will miss at least a week with quad injury

The Wizards are already off to a disappointing 2-8 start to the season and now are dealing with several injuries, including starting center Thomas Bryant, who partially tore his ACL and will now miss the rest of the season.

Mavericks-Pelicans, Celtics-Bulls games postponed due to COVID-19

The NBA is now experiencing the reality of life outside of the bubble, and the NBA and NBA Players Association are expected to meet Monday to discuss "modifying the league's Health and Safety Protocols."

Bears' Allen Robinson on free agency: 'Everything is on the table'

Robinson should attract a lot of attention from teams in free agency, as he established himself as one of the league's most quietly dominant receivers over the last two years.

Dan Quinn reportedly the favorite to become Cowboys defensive coordinator

Before joining the Falcons, Quinn made a name for himself as the defensive coordinator of the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver 'optimistic' about improvement with COVID-19 issues

Given the high number of teams that have already had to isolate players, it is easy to question Silver's optimism.

Drew Brees on facing Tom Brady in playoffs: 'I guess it was inevitable'

So far this season, Brees and the Saints have managed to get the best of Brady and the Bucs, winning both regular-season games between the two.

JuJu Smith-Schuster doesn't regret Browns comments before season-ending loss

Of course, the reason the Steelers lost this game has nothing to do with what Smith-Schuster did or did not say, as his comments did not cause Pittsburgh to turn the ball over five times.

Titans OC Arthur Smith set to interview for several head-coaching jobs

Smith has become one of the most highly coveted coordinators in the  league thanks to helping make the Titans one of the most well-balanced  and potent offensive attacks in the entire NFL.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr tells great story about fining Drake $500

Good on Drake for paying his fine. Though, to be fair, $500 for him is probably the equivalent of being fined a penny for most of us.

Ben Roethlisberger unsure if he plans to come back next season after Steelers' playoff exit

As Roethlisberger noted, he does still have a year left on his contract and there is certainly a financial incentive for him to play one more year, as he is set to make a whopping $41 million next season.

Myles Garrett: Browns' playoff win over Steelers 'poetic justice'

The Browns will have to turn their attention to the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs if they want to keep their playoff run alive.

Washington quarterback Alex Smith officially questionable for game vs. Buccaneers

While his stats may not have been spectacular, Smith has been Washington's savior this season, going 5-1 as the starter and helping the Football Team turn its season around to win the NFC East.

Tyrann Mathieu suggests Bears, Saints, 49ers as possible landing spots for Deshaun Watson

Deshaun Watson is reportedly considering requesting a trade from the Houston Texans and Chiefs safety Tyrann Mathieu has some potential landing spots for his former teammate.

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans game-time decision vs. Washington

Bucs coach Bruce Arians said that he was not sure if Evans would play against Washington but said he still felt there was a real chance the star WR would be on the field for his first playoff game.

Mets acquire star SS Francisco Lindor, P Carlos Carrasco from Indians in six-player deal

New owner Steve Cohen is making good on his promise to invest in winning with the New York Mets.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hopes to be 'last old man standing' in playoffs

To become the last old man standing, Roethlisberger will first need to lead the Steelers to defeat the Cleveland Browns.

Browns' Mike Priefer will 'try to be an extension' of Kevin Stefanski

Priefer is the Browns' special teams coach and has an extended history of working with Stefanski.

Tennessee-Chattanooga OL coach fired for offensive tweet about Stacey Abrams

Head coach Rusty Wright and athletic director Mark Wharton both released statements condemning Malone's tweet and making it clear his views were not consistent with the school.

Report: Deshaun Watson has spoken with teammates about 'the possibility of requesting a trade'

Of course, Watson may just be trying to make it clear that the team needs to show it is committed to winning for him to stick around.

Draymond Green calls out 'shameful' coverage of Capitol riots: 'That's not a protest, that's a terrorist attack'

The NBA nearly experienced a league-wide shutdown in the wake of the violent riots, but games ultimately ended up being played as scheduled. If the NBA had stopped playing, it would have been the second time in the last year.

Aaron Donald: Rams 'have all the pieces' to make deep playoff run

The Rams certainly have a lot to be excited about, including one of the most dominant defenses in the league, led by Donald. Los Angeles allowed the fewest yards and points per game this season.

Paul George 'would have been all for the league to shut down' in response to Capitol riots

Ultimately, George and the Los Angeles Clippers played against the Golden State Warriors, winning 108-101, but George's statements reflect how close the NBA was to taking the night off.

Bradley Beal frustrated after scoring 60 in Wizards' loss

Beal was sensational during the game but his herculean effort was not enough, and the 27-year-old made it clear the individual accolades doesn't matter, as he is only focused on helping his team win.

Celtics coach Brad Stevens did not expect game vs. Heat to be played due to riots at Capitol

The Celtics ended up winning the game, but the focus remained on what happened in D.C. Both the Celtics and Heat players kneeled during the national anthem.