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January 27, 2023 | Chicago Bulls

Bulls might try to re-sign Nikola Vucevic this offseason

With the NBA trade deadline quickly approaching, many assumed the Chicago Bulls would begin selling off pieces of its roster, including four-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic.

January 27, 2023 | Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals legend urges team to hire Sean Payton as head coach

After Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill and Payton met for almost seven hours on Thursday, hopes were high in the desert.

January 27, 2023 | NBA

Daryl Morey blames 'shameless Boston media' for Joel Embiid All-Star starter snub

Embiid leads the NBA in scoring. The idea that the league's top scorer will come off the bench on Feb. 19 in the NBA's showcase of stars sounds even more ridiculous than Morey's tirade.

January 27, 2023 | Green Bay Packers

Allen Lazard says goodbye to Green Bay?

The Green Bay Packers may have a hole to fill at wideout this off-season. On Friday, Allen Lazard posted a simple yet poignant Tweet, giving us a possible glimpse into the wide receiver's future.

January 26, 2023 | Dallas Mavericks

Mavericks' Luka Doncic exits game vs. Suns with ankle sprain

The Dallas Mavericks and its fanbase are holding their collective breath after star Luka Doncic exited Thursday night's game against the Phoenix Suns with an ankle injury.

January 26, 2023 | Carolina Panthers

Panthers reportedly didn't speak to Steve Wilks about assistant role under Frank Reich

As the Panthers' coaching search concluded, a ludicrous notion began to spread that Carolina would like to have Wilks and Reich on the same staff in a perfect world. According to Scott Fowler of the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers never had conversations with either candidate related to working together.

January 26, 2023 | NFL

The youngest batch of QBs in conference title history will battle this weekend

On Sunday, Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts, and Brock Purdy will become only the second group of quarterbacks to play in the conference title game at age 27 or younger, per ESPN's Field Yates. Further still, with a combined average age of 25.3 years old, they're the youngest quarterback quartet to reach the conference title round in NFL history.

January 26, 2023 | Carolina Panthers

Lawyers for Steve Wilks release scathing statement in response to Panthers' hiring of Frank Reich

Despite having the backing of the locker room and putting a better product on the field, Carolina decided to walk away from Wilks in favor of Reich.

January 26, 2023 | Texas Longhorns

Texas RB Bijan Robinson could break recent draft trend

Running backs are seen as expendable nowadays, and an NFL team rarely splurges on one high in the draft. However, according two draft gurus believe Texas running back Bijan Robinson could be worth breaking the trend.

January 26, 2023 | NHL

Lightning's Pat Maroon rips Bruins announcer for body-shaming comments in first face-to-face

Earlier this season, Boston Bruins television announcer Jack Edwards came under fire for insensitive comments made during a broadcast regarding the weight of Tampa Bay Lightning forward Pat Maroon.

January 26, 2023 | New England Patriots

Mac Jones and Joe Judge often cursed each other out during practice

Tensions within the New England Patriots rose throughout a lackluster 2022 season and a recent report indicates just how bad things were inside the organization.

January 25, 2023 | NBA

76ers social media takes shot at Ben Simmons after win vs. Nets

On Wednesday night, Simmons saw his first action on the Wells Fargo Center floor as an opponent in the Nets' 137-133 loss to the 76ers.

January 25, 2023 | College Basketball

Watch: On-court Uber Eats delivery causes stoppage to Loyola Chicago vs. Duquesne contest

Over the years, sports fans have seen several events grind to a halt for various reasons unrelated to the game. However, the stoppage during Wednesday's Loyola Chicago Ramblers vs. Duquesne Dukes matchup has to be a first.

January 25, 2023 | Carolina Panthers

Panthers have narrowed coaching search down to two candidates

And then there were two. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Carolina Panthers are reportedly close to naming a new head coach.

January 25, 2023 | Seattle Seahawks

Seahawks GM comments on negotiations with QB Geno Smith

While Smith will be seeking a hefty raise this time, the question remains if Seattle is willing to commit to him long-term.

January 25, 2023 | Indianapolis Colts

Colts' Jim Irsay reportedly wants Jeff Saturday as HC, getting pushback within organization

If owner Jim Irsay has his way, the Colts might stun the football world again by removing the interim tag from Saturday's title.

January 25, 2023 | Philadelphia Eagles

Eagles' Brandon Graham had ominous response to CPOY snub

On Wednesday, the NFL announced the finalists for the 2022 AP Comeback Player of the Year, a list which doesn't include Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham.

January 22, 2023 | NFL

What happened the last time Jalen Hurts and Brock Purdy faced off?

The upcoming NFC Championship quarterback battle is intriguing, pitting Philly's possible MVP candidate, Jalen Hurts, against "Mr. Irrelevant," the 49ers' Brock Purdy. However, Sunday's conference title game won't be the first time Hurts and Purdy have faced off.

January 22, 2023 | New York Giants

Daniel Jones doesn't sound confident about return to Giants

Eligible for free agency this offseason, Daniel Jones' future as New York Giants quarterback is up in the air. Speaking with reporters a day after the Philadelphia Eagles knocked the Giants out of the postseason, Jones didn't sound like a guy preparing to sign a new contract tomorrow.

January 22, 2023 | Buffalo Bills

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