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Trevor Woods

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Trevor Woods covers the Los Angeles Chargers and AFC West for Yardbarker. Trevor also covers the Michigan Wolverines for SB Nation, including coverage at the NFL Combine, Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, and National Championship. You can find him on X at @WoodsFootball.

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NFL, AFC West, Los Angeles Chargers, University of Michigan

Cubs owner confirms team's trade-deadline stance

The Cubs are close to being a contender and a force in the NL, but if they don't add at least one power bat and a reliable reliever, they are likely to just hover around .500. No one knows this more than the Cubs front office.

Heat first-round pick wants to emulate Jimmy Butler's 'ultimate toughness'

When the Miami Heat selected the UCLA star with the No. 18 overall pick in the NBA Draft, they got a player who wants to be just like Jimmy Butler. 

Gregg Popovich's years with Manu Ginobili to influence coaching of Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich has coached numerous elite international players throughout his career, and he's getting yet another in No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama.

Clippers president gives promising Kawhi Leonard injury update

Kawhi Leonard is one of the greatest basketball players on the planet. However, he's had a string of bad luck with injuries for over a half-decade at this point, including a torn ACL with the Clippers in 2021 and a torn meniscus last month. 

How three-point sniper Brandin Podziemski 'fits the way' Warriors play

The Golden State Warriors drafted Santa Clara guard Brandin Podziemski with the No. 19 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.  Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. explain why the francise targetedPodziemski for Golden State. 

Lakers GM calls first-round pick 'very special'

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Jalen Hood-Schifino with the No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday night.  The 6-foot-6, 215-pound point guard

Cubs will start two of MLB's best pitchers for London tilt vs. Cardinals

Major League Baseball is headed back to London for the second time this weekend. 

Dez Bryant has interesting comments about Bears WR Chase Claypool

Claypool believes he's a top-three receiver in the league. While some would scoff at that, it appears Bryant is a believer.

Angels GM addresses Shohei Ohtani trade rumors

As steady as Shohei Ohtani's been, there's been a lot of buzz that he could be a trade deadline candidate because he's in the last year of his contract. While the Angels might not be major buyers at the trade deadline, it doesn't sound like they'll be sellers. 

Patrick Mahomes names Chiefs WR who will be 'called upon more'

The Kansas City Chiefs traded Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins last season but found ways to replace him en route to a Super Bowl win. A year later, one of those key pieces that filled the void is gone in JuJu Smith-Schuster, who's now with the New England Patriots.  The Chiefs aren't sweating Smith-Schuster's departure.

Cubs president Jed Hoyer details trade deadline approach

The Cubs could wind up having at least two of the top names on the market but it seems Jed Hoyer needs more time.

Ja'Marr Chase strives to be 'more creative' route runner in 2023

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase has had a prolific start to his NFL career. In fact, no Cincinnati wideout has tallied more receptions (168), touchdowns (22), and yards (2,501) in their first 29 games.

Broncos DC Vance Joseph shares advice Wade Phillips gave him

It's rare that a head coach of a team is fired and ultimately returns to that same organization as a coordinator. For the Broncos, however, it's happened multiple times. 

Colts QB Anthony Richardson calls NFL learning curve 'a lot'

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson is in the midst of a rapid learning experience as a pro.  

Ravens' Odell Beckham Jr. shares what makes Lamar Jackson 'electrifying'

If the Baltimore Ravens are to have success in the postseason, the connection between QB Lamar Jackson and WR Odell Beckham Jr. will be a crucial component.  As far as why Beckham wound up in Baltimore to begin with, it had a lot to do with Jackson.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce vows to play 'until the wheels fall off'

Travis Kelce is arguably the best tight end in NFL history, and he doesn't appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Kelce, 33, is coming off a 2022 season where he had career-highs in receptions (110), receiving yards (1,338) and receiving touchdowns (12).  The All-Pro TE was asked how long he'll keep playing for, and the answer was classic Kelce.

Cardinals catcher offers concerning comments amid poor season

Willson Contreras grew into a Chicago Cubs legend as part of the 2016 team that won the franchise's first World Series since 1908. But times change, and now Contreras is the catcher for the rival St.

Joe Burrow names the one QB 'to knock off'

Joe Burrow and Patrick Mahomes are two of the best quarterbacks in the game and have already had some great battles, and it's clear they share a mutual respect.

Will Cubs trade or extend NL ERA leader Marcus Stroman?

Strange days are brewing on the north side of Chicago. The Cubs are currently 28-37 and 6.5 games out of first place in the NL Central. But they have a pitcher who's surging this season and could be one of the most sought-after players at the MLB trade deadline. 

Jaguars OLB Josh Allen critical of 2022 production, ready to grow

On the surface,  OLB Josh Allen's stat line from last season would indicate he had a good year. However, digging a little deeper leads to seeing the full picture.

QB coach Mark Brunell reveals what Lions must do to win games

For a team that didn't make the playoffs in 2022, the Detroit Lions have received a lot of buzz this offseason. Knocking the Green Bay Packers out of the playoffs in Week 18 has propelled Detroit to their current ultimate underdog status.  Positive buzz, however, doesn't win football games.

Derek Carr feels confident in Saints scheme

Rebound season or not, Carr and whoever comes after him as QB of the Saints will be living in Drew Brees's shadow until they're able to bring the franchise another Lombardi Trophy.

Veteran QB calls Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady 'maniacal perfectionists'

Blaine Gabbert's had an interesting backup QB career in recent years. Gabbert was Tom Brady's backup in Tampa Bay from 2020-22, and now he's Patrick Mahomes' backup in Kansas City.

Cardinals offense aims to run the ball more, get James Conner going

The Arizona Cardinals ranked 22nd in rushing offense last season, but there's a new offensive coordinator in Drew Petzing that wants to improve that ranking. 

Justin Herbert responds to DeAndre Hopkins' QB wishlist

The Arizona Cardinals released DeAndre Hopkins last week and is now a highly coveted wideout on the open market.  Hopkins recently named five quarterbacks he'd love to play with.