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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 

Report: Logan Paul-Floyd Mayweather fight scheduled for June 5

Mayweather will not be allowed to weigh more than 160 pounds, while Paul won't be able to weigh more than 190. 

Several teams were reportedly interested in signing Alex Smith before retirement

The Jaguars were not alone in their pursuit of Smith, as the Texans, Patriots, Eagles and Colts all reached out to Smith.

Drew Brees says he 'only really felt good in one game' last season

Despite his lingering limitations, Brees remained one of the league's better quarterbacks when he was on the field, completing 70% of his passes while leading New Orleans to the playoffs for the fourth straight season. 

Steph Curry on 30-point streak ending: 'It was a special ride'

For 11 straight games, Curry scored at least 30 points, while averaging 40.0 points on 54.1% shooting and 49.7% from three-point range since he returned from injury at the end of March.

Gonzaga coach Mark Few admits team was unprepared for Baylor's physicality in championship game

Many considered Gonzaga the favorite heading into the game, as the 31-0 Bulldogs had looked dominant all season. But the Bears controlled the game from the opening tip-off and imposed their will onto Gonzaga.

GM Brandon Beane: Bills, Josh Allen 'on the same page' regarding extension

If the two sides aren't able to finalize a deal this offseason, Beane said that they would simply resume talks after the upcoming season.

Justin Fields takes criticism of his work ethic 'personally'

Fields said that while he took the implication that he doesn't work hard personally, it was not something he was worried about. 

Patrick Mahomes determined to improve following Super Bowl loss

It may seem like Mahomes is at his peak already, but the superstar QB sees bigger and better things ahead.

Zion Williamson believes he could have made it in NFL

Zion Williamson is one of the most athletically gifted players to enter the NBA in a long time, as his combination of size, strength and speed have made him a nightmare for defenders.

Jameis Winston claims he is 'outworking' all the other quarterbacks in NFL

Winston should have a chance to prove how hard he is working this upcoming season, as he is expected to begin the season as the starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints following Drew Brees' retirement.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr on Steph Curry: 'Nobody's ever shot the ball like this in the history of the game'

It's hard to do justice to Curry's current level of play, as he is averaging 40.0 points on 54.1% shooting and 49.7% from three-point range in the 11 games since he returned from injury.

Chris Paul passes Magic Johnson for fifth on all-time assist list

Regardless of where he ends up on the all-time assist list, Paul has already done more than enough to erase any doubt that he is one of the greatest point guards in NBA history.

Head coach Mike Tomlin signs three-year extension with Steelers

Over 14 years, Tomlin has compiled a 145-78-1 record and has taken the Steelers to the postseason nine times, including last season.

Former Pro Bowl tight end Jordan Reed retires

Unfortunately, Reed was battling injuries his entire career, as he never played a full 16-game season.

Real Madrid president suggests shortening length of soccer games

Perez noted that 16-to-24-year-olds are following soccer at a much lower rate than previous generations, with 40% of them not being interested in football.

'Ginny & Georgia' renewed for second season on Netflix

Ginny & Georgia was one of Netflix's breakout hits when it debuted earlier this year and the mother-daughter drama is officially getting a second season.

Cher says she will 'have to go on' RuPaul's Drag Race due to popular demand

For years, fans of Cher have wanted her to be a guest judge on RuPaul's Drag Race and the iconic singer said that she was aware of the outcry from fans and that she is willing to appear on the show.

Aya Cash reveals the craziest thing that happened while filming 'Wolf of Wall Street'

Wolf of Wall Street was a nearly three-hour demonstration of the excess that ruled Wall Street in the late 80s and according to Aya Cash, making the movie came with its own stories of madness, including one orgy scene that accidentally went way overboard.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus is 'a darker Nick Fury' in 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' according to producer

Julia Louis-Dreyfus made her surprise debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the latest episode of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier as Contessa Valentina Allegra de la Fontaine (you can just call her Val).

Mariel Hemingway: Woody Allen's 'Manhattan' '100 percent' wouldn't get made today

Woody Allen's Manhattan has been controversial since its release and has only attracted more negative attention in the years since, as the age gap between Allen's Isaac Davis and Mariel Hemingway's Tracy has only become more cringe-inducing due to its parallels to Allen's real life.

Watch: Marvel's new 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings' trailer

The debut trailer for Marvel Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings dropped online today, giving fans a first look at the titular "Master of

Chris Evans tells Lizzo there's 'no shame in a drunk DM' after singer shoots her shot

Lizzo has never been one to shy away from what she wants and she hilariously revealed some recent thirsty behavior on Tik-Tok, as the popular singer drunkenly slid into Chris Evans' DMs to let him know she was interested.

Morrissey calls out 'The Simpsons' for 'harshly hateful' parody in latest episode

Over more than 30 years, The Simpsons has lampooned everyone from politicians to celebrities to people who are too elitist about nerd culture. Most tend to take the mockery in stride, with many even counting it as a badge of honor, but singer Morrissey was extremely unhappy with the show's recent parody of him.

George R.R. Martin is 'hugely behind' on highly-anticipated 'Winds of Winter'

Fans of A Song of Ice and Fire have been waiting for a decade for The Winds of Winter, the sixth book in the beloved fantasy series, to finally be released.