 Tony Dorsett shouts out Derrick Henry on Twitter for tying his record
There are two people on the planet who have ever scored a 99-yard rushing touchdown in the NFL: Tony Dorsett and now Derrick Henry.
Dorsett accomplished the feat against the Minnesota Vikings in 1983. 35 years later, Henry did it against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After Henry’s Tennessee Titans beat the Jags 30-9, Dorsett congratulated his fellow Heisman Trophy winner on the accomplishment.
Congrats to my @HeismanTrophy brother @KingHenry_2 on tying the 99 yard record tonight. That stif
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Jalen Ramsey roasted for ridiculous flop
Jalen Ramsey was the subject of jokes on social media after the ridiculous flop he committed on Thursday.
During the Tennessee Titans’ 30-9 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ramsey and Taylor Lewan got in each other’s faces and appeared to exchange words. There was minimal contact between their helmets but Ramsey reacted as if Lewan shoved him with all of his strength.
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Jalen Ramsey brutal head injury. pic.twitter.com/Hxk2Ymle1S
— DraftKings (@DraftKings) December 7, 201
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Rudy Gobert ejected three minutes into game as retribution?
Rudy Gobert’s night against the Houston Rockets was a very short one on Thursday.
After committing an offensive foul early in the first quarter of the Utah Jazz’s game, an unhappy Gobert took his frustration out on a drink that was sitting on the scorer’s table. The result was Jazz center being ejected with 9:13 remaining in the first quarter.
LOL Rudy Gobert gets ejected three minutes into game after going insane and slapping drinks off the scorer's table pic.twitter.co
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Titans OL Taylor Lewan flashes camera the bird
Taylor Lewan has a thing for flashing the middle finger on camera.
Lewan was down on the field after getting hurt on a block in the third quarter of the Tennessee Titans’ game on Thursday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The skycam then hovered towards him as he was on the field being treated, and he flipped it off.
Taylor Lewan has no patience for your robot cam right now. pic.twitter.com/CjjQ0jJCmv
— Dan Hanzus (@DanHanzus) December 7, 2018
He probably felt that was a bit
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Twitter reacts to Derrick Henry’s beastly 99-yard touchdown run
Derrick Henry didn’t just rush for a 99-yard touchdown on Thursday night. He destroyed a couple of Jacksonville Jaguars defenders while doing so.
Henry scored on the second ever 99-yard touchdown run in NFL history, joining Tony Dorsett as the only players to do it, as the Tennessee Titans took a 13-2 lead on the Jaguars in the second quarter. The touchdown run came after the Titans stuffed the Jags on 4th-and-goal at the 1-yard line.
The Titans then gave the ball to Henry, who stiff-arm
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Report: LeBron James wants Carmelo Anthony on Lakers
LeBron James the player is still in top form. LeBron James the GM still needs some work.
The Athletic’s Joe Vardon reported on Thursday night that LeBron would like to get Carmelo Anthony on the Los Angeles Lakers.
Anthony remains a member of the Houston Rockets but has not played for them since Nov. 8. The team reached an agreement with Anthony to remain away from the team.
According to Vardon, LeBron and his camp will not outwardly tell Lakers management that they want the team to add A
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Theo Epstein implies Cubs will not be signing major free agent hitter
Comments made by Chicago Cubs president Theo Epstein on Thursday imply that the team will not be looking to sign one of the major free agent hitters this offseason.
Epstein spoke with reporters after the Cubs made several changes to their coaching staff. According to MLB.com’s Jordan Bastian, Epstein talked about the offseason plans said there is “no one hitter” the Cubs are looking at that will transform the offense. He also made it seem like they will stick with their curren
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Kendal Briles could interview for Tennessee OC job
Kendal Briles is a hot name in the college coaching world and could interview for the Tennessee offensive coordinator job.
Briles, the son of disgraced former Baylor coach Art Briles, is expected to be among the candidates to interview for the Vols’ offensive coordinator job, according to 247 Sports. Former Ole Miss head coach Hugh Freeze and Alabama quarterbacks coach Dan Enos are also candidates for the position, which became vacant when Tyson Helton left for Western Kentucky.
Briles, 3
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Wade Phillips has funny response to viral McVay video
Wade Phillips had a humorous response to the video of Sean McVay that went viral on Wednesday.
McVay, the Los Angeles Rams’ head coach, went viral for his in-depth breakdown of the Chicago Bears defense, whom the Rams will be facing on Sunday night. A day later, it was Phillips’ turn to speak with the media, and the Rams defensive coordinator began by listing each one of Chicago’s offensive starters.
Impressive stuff, @sonofbum! pic.twitter.com/cD5Lgdd3Uv
— Los Angeles
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LBS Week 14 pick ’em winner gets Terra kids binoculars
The LBS season of giving continues in Week 14 of the NFL season. The winner of Week 14 in the LBS Pick ‘Em contest will receive a pair of Terra kids binoculars. This is a great item for those who have kids.
“Little ones will love watching their first game with the HABA Terra Kids Binoculars with Bag. The plastic casing is sturdily designed to withstand outdoor play and rowdy fans, and the shoulder strap with security fastener will keep them close. Magnify x4 with these cool binocula
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Report: Geoff Collins is leading candidate for Georgia Tech job
Temple continues to be a hot ground for budding head coaches.
Current Temple Owls head coach Geoff Collins is the leading candidate for the Georgia Tech job, according to Yahoo’s Pete Thamel.
Source: Temple's Geoff Collins has emerged as the leading candidate at Georgia Tech. No offer has been made yet. But he was in Atlanta on Thursday, met with Tech officials and they've indicated he's the favorite. A deal could happen as soon as tonight.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) D
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Twins signing Jonathan Schoop to one-year deal
The second baseman market may start to see some movement after one of the top available free agents has signed.
The Minnesota Twins are signing Jonathan Schoop to a one-year deal worth more than $7 million, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
#Twins finalizing one-year deal with free-agent 2B Jonathan Schoop for more than $7M, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2018
Schoop spent the first 5.5 seasons of his MLB career with the Baltimore
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Teammate has fantastic description for Boban Marjanovic
Boban Marjanovic is massive even by NBA player standards, and that makes him a phenomenal defensive presence off the bench some nights. But when he starts scoring points in bunches, that’s just plain unfair.
Marjanovic scored a season-high 19 points in just 13 minutes during the Los Angeles Clippers’ loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The majority of those points — 11 to be exact — came from the free throw line, proving that defenders had no answer other t
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Indians reportedly ‘increasingly motivated’ to trade Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer
The Cleveland Indians locked up one of their most reliable starting pitchers on Thursday when they signed Carlos Carrasco to a multi-year extension, and that could make it even more likely that they trade Corey Kluber or Trevor Bauer.
Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports reports that the Indians are “increasingly motivated” to trade either Kluber or Bauer now that they have signed Carrasco to a new deal. With Patrick Corbin having signed with the Washington Nationals, the trade market for st
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Report: ‘Serious concern’ Alex Smith’s infection could threaten career
Alex Smith has reportedly undergone multiple surgeries since suffering a compound fracture in his left leg last month, and there are concerns about whether or not he will ever be able to play football again.
Numerous reports on Thursday revealed that Smith is having complications with his surgically-repaired leg and doctors are working to treat an infection. According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, there is “serious concern” that the Washington quarterback’s career is in jeop
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Michigan AD refutes report that Jim Harbaugh wants out
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has heard the rumors this week that Jim Harbaugh is looking for a way to leave the program, and he wants Wolverines fans to know they are completely baseless.
On Monday, NFL Hall of Famer and FOX Sports 1 personality Cris Carter mentioned Harbaugh’s name as one to watch with the Green Bay Packers job having opened up. According to Carter, Harbaugh is looking for a way out of the remainder of his deal at Michigan.
"I'm just gonna tell you guys a
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Robert Griffin III roasted on Twitter over new haircut
It has been more than a year since Robert Griffin III decided to chop off the long locks that helped define his look when he was a star at Baylor and after he entered the NFL. If you thought the quarterback created a buzz when he made that big change, just wait until you see what people think of his new haircut.
The folks at Busted Coverage shared a photo on Twitter of what is supposedly the Christmas card RG3 and his wife Greite Sadeiko sent out this year. Griffin is sporting a somewhat new lo
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Redskins release statement addressing reports about Alex Smith’s recovery
Alex Smith is reportedly dealing with some complications from the surgery he underwent to repair a compound fracture in his leg, but the Washington Redskins are asking that people respect the quarterback’s privacy.
Not long after reports surfaced claiming Smith is battling a serious infection related to his surgical procedure, the Redskins released the following statement:
Statement by the Washington Redskins: pic.twitter.com/SROL4sPVFM
— Washington Redskins (@Redskins) December 6,
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Tristan Thompson fined $15K for flipping off heckling fans
Tristan Thompson is the latest in a string of NBA players who have lost their cool with fans sitting courtside, and the Cleveland Cavaliers star will have a little less money to spend because of it.
The NBA announced on Thursday that Thompson has been fined $15K for making an inappropriate gesture toward a fan when the Cavs visited the Brooklyn Nets Monday night.
Cleveland's Tristan Thompson has been fined $15,000 by NBA for making gesture toward fan in Monday's game in Brooklyn.
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Report: Alex Smith dealing with ‘devastating complications’ from surgery
Washington Redskins quarterback Alex Smith saw his season end following a gruesome leg injury in a game against the Houston Texans last month, and his recovery is reportedly not off to a good start.
Eric Bickel of “The Sports Junkies” on 106.7 The Fan was told by numerous sources that Smith is dealing with “devastating complications” in the wake of the surgery he underwent to repair a compound fracture in his left leg. Infection has apparently become an issue, and there
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Cam Newton not recognizing Tua Tagovailoa for Heisman Trophy
The 2018 Heisman Trophy race appears to be unofficially down to two candidates, but Cam Newton has apparently never heard of one of them.
Newton, who has a Heisman vote every year as a former recipient of the award, was asked on Wednesday who his pick is to win the coveted trophy. He said he can’t answer the question “for obvious reasons,” and he had an interesting response when a reporter brought up Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.
Cam, when asked who his Heisman pick is:
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Nathan Eovaldi agrees to deal to remain with Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a deal that will keep one of the biggest heroes of their 2018 postseason run with the team for years to come.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported on Thursday that starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and the Red Sox have reached agreement on a new contract.
Free-agent RHP Nathan Eovaldi in agreement with #RedSox, pending physical, sources tell The Athletic.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2018
The deal is said to be worth $67.5 million over f
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Reuben Foster’s ex-girlfriend says 49ers tried to help cover up latest allegation
The woman who says she was assaulted by Reuben Foster on multiple occasions opened up about her traumatic experiences in an interview that aired on Thursday, and she revealed some troubling information about the San Francisco 49ers’ involvement in the latest incident.
In an interview with ABC News, 28-year-old Elissa Ennis admitted that she lied back in May when she recanted her domestic violence allegations against Foster and claimed her injuries were sustained in a fight with another wo
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Watch: Sean McVay knows Bears’ defense inside and out
Sean McVay’s incredible football knowledge has been on display many times before, and it was back at work on Wednesday.
McVay’s Los Angeles Rams have a big game on Sunday night against the Chicago Bears. The head coach talked with the media this week about his opponent and offered an extremely comprehensive breakdown of their defense. In a matter of a minute, he rattled off Chicago’s starting defense and the strengths of each player.
I want a coach with this type of attention
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Each NFL playoff contender’s biggest concern
We’re slowly beginning to whittle down the list of NFL playoff contenders as teams begin to fade and fall out of the race. That still leaves us with plenty of potential entrants, though, some much more likely than others.
Even the best of these teams ave weak spots; there are, after all, no unbeatens in the NFL anymore. There’s going to be a lot of gameplanning for these weaknesses, and a lot of efforts to exploit them. Some of them will likely cost their teams a playoff game.
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Raptors president: Kyle Lowry is mad at me every year
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says that one of the team’s franchise cornerstones is mad at him every year.
Ujiri spoke with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols on “The Jump” Wednesday and responded to comments from Kyle Lowry about their relationship. Lowry said the two essentially have a professional relationship where their roles for the Raptors are distinct.
Ujiri jokingly said that Lowry is mad at him every year. He then explained why, saying that Lowry’s feelings to
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DL Damontre Moore was working at Home Depot before Raiders signed him
One of the newest members of the Oakland Raiders was actually working for a home improvement supply store when he got the call telling him he would be added to the team’s roster.
Back in October, Damontre Moore worked out for the Raiders. At the time, he did not receive a contract offer from the team. Moore, who was drafted in 2013 out of Texas A&M, needed to earn an income while trying to relive his NFL dreams, so he had been working at Home Depot while training and working out on t
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New Bulls coach had team running suicides in practice
New Chicago Bulls head coach Jim Boylen is not messing around.
Boylen was named the new head coach of the Bulls on Monday, replacing Fred Hoiberg. It didn’t take long to realize that Boylen plans to run the team a lot differently.
Boylen wants to slow things down on offense, go back to basics, and emphasize transition defense and defensive rebounding. He wants his players in better shape too and has made that clear with conditioning drills at practice.
Boylen had his players running line
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Plaxico Burress throws shade at ex-teammate Mark Sanchez
Plaxico Burress threw some shade at former teammate Mark Sanchez.
Sanchez is now the Washington Redskins’ starting quarterback after Alex Smith and Colt McCoy suffered leg injuries weeks apart. Sanchez was forced into action on Monday night, just two weeks after signing with Washington, due to McCoy’s injury. He went 13/21 for 100 yards and an interception and was largely ineffective in the 28-13 loss to the Eagles.
Sanchez is set to start Washington’s next game, which will be
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Cleveland police launching internal investigation regarding Kareem Hunt incident
The Cleveland Division of Police is launching an investigation regarding its handling of the Kareem Hunt incident from February.
Cleveland police shared an update on their website on Wednesday that says they will be investigating two aspects of the Hunt matter.
1) They will investigate how a copy of the police report was shared with an NFL representative without going through official channels.
2) They will investigate their overall response to the incident.
Here is the exact language from the
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Sam Darnold expects to play Sunday
The New York Jets will likely have their starting quarterback in action again on Sunday.
Sam Darnold, who hasn’t played since Week 9, confirmed Wednesday that he intends to play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills barring an unexpected setback.
Sam Darnold on @TMKSESPN: "The plan for me, personally, is to play (Sunday) … Barring something catastrophic, I feel like I'm ready to go." #Jets
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) December 5, 2018
Darnold has had a troublesome foot for the
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LSU star explains difference between his team and Alabama
Once upon a time, it looked like the LSU Tigers might have a shot at dethroning the Alabama Crimson Tide atop the SEC West. An emphatic 29-0 home defeat at the hands of the Crimson Tide put an end to LSU’s ambitions rather quickly.
So what set Alabama apart from LSU? According to star cornerback Greedy Williams, it’s just one little factor.
Here in Atlanta covering the college football awards stuff, and Thorpe Award finalist Greedy Williams was asked the difference between LSU and
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Draymond Green expected to return early next week
The Golden State Warriors are finally putting something akin to a date on Draymond Green’s return.
According to coach Steve Kerr, Green is likely to return early next week, having only played twice since Nov. 5 thanks to a nagging toe issue.
Kerr said there's "a good chance" Green will play early next week. Could be first game back.
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) December 5, 2018
The Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves next Monday, which looks to be the optimistic tar...
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Twitter reacts to Derek Fisher landing LA Sparks job
Derek Fisher has been hired to coach a professional basketball team in Los Angeles, only it’s not the Lakers.
Fisher will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Sparks, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Brian Agler resigned as the team’s head coach last week, leaving a vacancy that will be filled by the former NBA player and head coach.
After playing from 1996-2014, Fisher became a head coach of the New York Knicks. His tenure went poorly as the team was only 40-96 un
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Mets not expecting Yoenis Cespedes back until second half of season
The New York Mets are making aggressive moves this offseason, but one of their key players may not feature for quite some time in 2019.
Mets COO Jeff Wilpon admitted Wednesday that the team’s expectation is that outfielder Yoenis Cespedes won’t return to action again until the second half of the season at the earliest, and it may take even longer than that.
The Mets expect Yoenis Cespedes to return "realistically, the second half of the season," Jeff Wilpon said on @WFAN660. He add
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Cardinals acquire Paul Goldschmidt in trade
The St. Louis Cardinals have made a major deal for a big bat.
The Cardinals acquired first baseman Paul Goldschmidt from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday. Among the players headed back to Arizona is former top-100 pitching prospect Luke Weaver.
Welcome to Arizona! The #Dbacks have acquired right-handed pitcher Luke Weaver, catcher Carson Kelly, infielder Andrew Young and a 2019 Competitive Balance Round B draft pick from the Cardinals in exchange for Paul Goldschmidt. pic.twitter.com/ylAN
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Bears optimistic that Mitchell Trubisky will return Sunday
The Chicago Bears aren’t ready to fully commit to it, but it sounds increasingly likely that quarterback Mitchell Trubisky will be back under center Sunday.
Coach Matt Nagy said Wednesday that, while he needs to see more, he was optimistic that Trubisky would be ready to return from his shoulder injury for Sunday night’s matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.
Asked whether Chicago QB Mitchell Trubisky would be able to return from his shoulder injury for Sunday night's game vs. the Ra...
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Emmanuel Sanders believed to have suffered torn Achilles
Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders was helped off the practice field Wednesday with an injury, and it sounds like it is one that could keep him out for quite some time.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that initial tests revealed that Sanders suffered a torn Achilles.
Broncos believe that WR Emmanuel Sanders tore his Achilles during practice today, per source. Team usually can tell right away, but it will conduct tests on Sanders to confirm. But early belief is torn Achilles.
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Dolphins star CB Xavien Howard could miss Week 14 with knee injury
Xavien Howard has emerged as one of the best cornerbacks in the league in his third NFL season, and the Miami Dolphins may have to try to beat the New England Patriots without him on Sunday.
After Howard missed practice on Wednesday, Dolphins head coach Adam Gase described him as “week-to-week” with a knee injury and would only say that he is hopeful Howard will play again this season.
Adam Gase says Xavien Howard has a bad knee. Team won't know if he can play until end of the
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Mark Sanchez has funny exchange with reporter over ‘Butt Fumble’ question
Unless Mark Sanchez can do something miraculous like lead a team to a Super Bowl or orchestrate the greatest comeback in NFL history before his career is over, he will likely always be remembered for the “Butt Fumble” above all else. To his credit, the veteran quarterback has a good sense of humor about that.
Sanchez, who is preparing to start for Washington in Week 14, was asked on Wednesday about the embarrassing play in 2012 when he ran into a Jets teammate’s backside and
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Cam Newton could be dealing with shoulder injury for rest of season
The Carolina Panthers lost their fourth game in a row on Sunday to fall to 6-6 on the season, and they have to be at least somewhat concerned about the status of Cam Newton’s throwing shoulder.
Newton did not throw on Wednesday at the portion of practice that was open to the media, and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the quarterback is dealing with arm soreness. While he does not appear to be in danger of missing any games, the shoulder injury is something that could nag Newton f
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Alex Rodriguez got ‘toasted drunk’ after trade to Red Sox fell through
Before Alex Rodriguez became one of the most hated figures in Boston, he was on the verge of potentially becoming the next Red Sox hero. A trade that was supposed to send A-Rod from the Texas Rangers to Boston was blocked by the MLB Players Association, and apparently Rodriguez was just as depressed about that as many fans were.
In a recent appearance on the Barstool Sports “Pardon My Take” podcast, A-Rod was asked how he handled the 2003 deal being nixed. He said he was so disappoi
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Sean Payton seems disgusted by Mike McCarthy firing
There are a number of people who feel the Green Bay Packers should have waited until the end of the season to fire longtime head coach Mike McCarthy, and it is safe to say Sean Payton is among them.
Payton was hired as the head coach of the New Orleans Saints in 2006, which was the same year McCarthy landed the Green Bay job. When reporters asked Payton on Wednesday about McCarthy being let go, he seemed genuinely distraught.
“Don’t get me started on that subject,” Payton said
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Report: Nationals still want to keep Bryce Harper after signing Patrick Corbin
The Washington Nationals made a big splash in free agency on Tuesday when they agreed to a six-year deal with starting pitcher Patrick Corbin, but that apparently does not mean they are giving up on trying to re-sign Bryce Harper.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the Nationals have not ruled out the possibility of re-signing Harper to a huge contract, as long as said contract is “structured to their liking.”
The #Nats, after signing Patrick Corbin, have not ruled out the p
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AJ Green placed on IR with foot injury
AJ Green may have returned prematurely in Week 13 from a foot injury that knocked him out for a few games, and the star wide receiver is now officially out for the remainder of the season.
The Cincinnati Bengals announced on Wednesday that they have placed Green on injured reserve. He is expected to undergo surgery on his injured toe.
Green returned to action against the Denver Broncos after missing the previous three games, but he was carted off the field early when he suffered a non-contact i
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Urban Meyer’s daughters defend him against media after big announcement
Urban Meyer announced on Tuesday that he will step down as the head coach of Ohio State following the Rose Bowl, and there has been a lot of talk about the recent hit his reputation has taken playing a role in his decision. As they have done many times in the past, Meyer’s daughters defended him against that narrative.
Meyer’s younger daughter, Gigi, took direct aim at the media. She shared some photos of the Meyer family along with a message that read, “A legacy isn’t s
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10 MLB Winter Meetings trade candidates
The MLB Winter Meetings are just around the corner, and the expectation is that they’ll be busy. In addition to the obvious — both Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are free agents who could sign during the meetings — there are also likely to be a whole host of names potentially available via trade. In the past, the Winter Meetings have been the site of some real blockbuster deals, and 2018 may be no different.
But who may move? Here are ten names who could change teams during th
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Watch: Hassan Whiteside goes to locker room early after getting benched
Hassan Whiteside left the Miami Heat bench and headed to locker room prior to the end of Tuesday’s game against the Orlando Magic.
Whiteside did not play at all during the fourth quarter of Miami’s 105-90 loss. With less than a minute remaining in regulation, Whiteside left the bench area and walked back to the locker room.
LOL Hassan Whiteside got fed up and bounced. went into the locker room before the game was over pic.twitter.com/t1PiYUEfXf
— gifdsports (@gifdsports) Dece
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Watch: LeBron gets emotional talking about sons wearing his number
LeBron James sounded like a proud papa while talking about his two sons deciding to wear his jersey number.
On Monday, LeBron James Jr. aka “Bronny” played his first 8th grade basketball game for Crossroads School in Santa Monica, Calif. When he did so, Bronny was wearing No. 23, the number his father wears for the Los Angeles Lakers and wore while with the Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron’s other son, Bryce, has been wearing No. 6, the number LeBron wore with the Miami Heat.
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Packers OLB coach Winston Moss fired same day as Aaron Rodgers tweet
Green Bay Packers outside linebackers coach Winston Moss was fired on Tuesday, the same day he sent a tweet about leadership for the team.
Moss had been a coach under Mike McCarthy during the former head coach’s entire Packers tenure. Early Tuesday, he sent a tweet about team leadership. He said the Packers need someone who will hold Aaron Rodgers and everybody else accountable.
Ponder this… what Championship teams have are great leadership! Period! It's not the offensive guru t...
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Klay Thompson calls Cavs ‘idiots’ for their pettiness
Klay Thompson recalled some of the pettiness by the Cleveland Cavaliers and called them “idiots” for it.
The Golden State Warriors are returning to Cleveland to face the Cavs on Wednesday night, only this matchup is nothing like the last four Finals between the teams. LeBron James is gone, and so is the rivalry. The Warriors put an end to the LeBron days in Cleveland.
Ahead of the matchup, The Athletic’s Anthony Slater visited with many Warriors for an excellent piece reflecti
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Rajon Rondo getting closer in return from fractured hand
Rajon Rondo is getting closer in his return from from a fractured hand.
Rondo was cleared to start contact progression with the Los Angeles Lakers. He participated in the team’s practice on Tuesday but limited himself somewhat.
Rondo has been cleared to start the contact progression. He did pretty much everything in practice today, Luke Walton said, but he was limiting himself. For example he'd reach for loose balls with the left hand instead of the right.
— Tania Ganguli (@tan...
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Padres talking Sonny Gray trade with Yankees
The San Diego Padres are looking to improve the club as they believe they are close to becoming a contender. According to one report, the Padres have had trade talks with the New York Yankees about pitcher Sonny Gray.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports that the Padres have had ongoing trade talks with the Yankees about Gray. He says other teams are also involved.
Sources: #Yankees, #Padres having ongoing discussions on a Sonny Gray trade. Other teams are still involved. @nickcafardo was th
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RB CJ Anderson signs with Raiders
CJ Anderson has landed with an AFC West team, but not the one everyone expected.
Anderson is signing with the Oakland Raiders, according to multiple reporters. The news comes a day after Anderson visited with the Kansas City Chiefs, with reporters saying he was expected to sign with KC.
Instead, the Chiefs signed Charcandrick West, leaving Anderson to sign with Oakland.
The Raiders have Doug Martin, Jalen Richardson, and DeAndre Washington at running back, but all three lost fumbles in Sunday&#
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Referee Roy Ellison placed on leave while NFL investigates Jerry Hughes incident
The NFL has placed referee Roy Ellison on leave while they investigate an incident between him and Jerry Hughes.
Hughes was shown on video confronting Ellison after Sunday’s Buffalo Bills-Miami Dolphins game. Hughes accused Ellison of calling him a b—-.
NFL Media’s Ian Rapoport says the matter is under review from the, with Ellison now on leave.
Update on the situation with #Bills DE Jerry Hughes and the game official: The matter is under review. While that review is ongoin
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Colin Kaepernick’s attorney weighs in on Redskins not working out his client
Colin Kaepernick’s attorney weighed in on the Washington Redskins not working out his client despite their quarterback needs.
Washington’s starter Alex Smith is out for the season with a compound fracture in his leg. Backup Colt McCoy suffered a broken right fibula on Monday night, though he has not been ruled out for the season. That has left Washington with Mark Sanchez as their starter, so they’re in desperate need of another QB.
On Tuesday, head coach Jon Gruden said the
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Madison Bumgarner trade market includes Phillies, Brewers
The trade market for Madison Bumgarner is starting to emerge, and a few teams are involved.
According to MLB Network’s Jon Morosi, the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers are teams that have talked with the Giants about Bumgarner.
Madison Bumgarner's trade market now coming into focus. #Phillies have spoken with #SFGiants about him and have a greater need for a left-handed co-ace with Patrick Corbin signing with rival #Nats. #Brewers are another possible destination. @MLB @MLB...
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Markelle Fultz diagnosed with Thoracic outlet syndrome
Markelle Fultz has been diagnosed with a medical condition that is said to be severely impacting his ability to shoot.
According to comments by Fultz’s agent shared by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Fultz has been diagnosed with Thoracic outlet syndrome, which affects the nerves between the neck and shoulder. The agent says the condition can severely affect the way a player shoots the ball.
Agent Raymond Brothers: "Markelle (Fultz) has been diagnosed with Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet ...
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Yankees reportedly looking to Nathan Eovaldi, JA Happ
The first domino in the pitching free agent market has fallen, and now it’s time for many other pieces to fall into place.
The Washington Nationals landed Patrick Corbin with a 6-year, $140 million deal, outbidding the Philadelphia Phillies and going an extra year compared to the New York Yankees.
Though the Yankees reportedly were unwilling to go beyond five years for Corbin, they’re still looking for some pitching help and are now going to focus on Nathan Eovaldi and JA Happ, acco
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Report: Jarrett Stidham expected to play in bowl game, enter NFL Draft
Jarrett Stidham has had a disappointing season after he entered the year looking like one of the best quarterbacks in college football, but that is not going to stop the Auburn star from foregoing his remaining eligibility to turn pro.
Matt Zenitz of AL.com reports that Stidham is planning to enter the 2019 NFL Draft. While the redshirt junior has not yet said if he plans to play in the Music City Bowl against Purdue on Dec. 28, Auburn is reportedly not expecting him to sit out.
Stidham, who tr
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Landon Collins reportedly out Week 14 with shoulder injury
New York Giants safety Landon Collins suffered a shoulder injury during Sunday’s overtime win over the Chicago Bears, and it is apparently serious enough that he will miss at least one game.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that Collins will not play against the Washington Redskins on Sunday.
#Giants S Landon Collins suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's overtime win and is out this week, sources say. The team will continue to evaluate this ailment going forward.
— Ian Rapopo...
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Patrick Beverley fined $25K for throwing ball at Mavs superfan
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Patrick Beverley was ejected from Sunday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks for tossing the ball at a fan, and he has also been fined for the incident.
On Tuesday, that NBA announced that Beverley has been fined $25,000. The 30-year-old threw a bounce pass toward Mavericks superfan Don Knobler after Knobler supposedly cursed at him.
Patrick Beverley ejected for throwing ball at Don Knobler pic.twitter.com/YWtw3PnMme
— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) Dece
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Texas DE expected to play in bowl game despite gruesome hand injury
Texas defensive lineman Breckyn Hager suffered what appears to be a gruesome hand injury over the weekend, but it is not expected to force the senior to miss the Sugar Bowl against Georgia on New Year’s Day.
On Tuesday, Texas announced that Hager is expected to be ready for the Sugar Bowl despite cutting his hand in an “accident” following the Big 12 championship game on Saturday. Hager appeared to share a photo of his mangled hand on Instagram over the weekend and later delet
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Report: Phillies in ‘strong position’ to sign Patrick Corbin
The Philadelphia Phillies have made it no secret that they intend to spend big this offseason, and that could mean signing the top starting pitcher on the free agent market.
Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports that rival executives believe the Phillies are in a “strong position” to sign former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Patrick Corbin.
Yankees, Phillies and Nationals are still in on Corbin, but rivals speculate that Phils are in strong position
— Andy Martino (@martinonyc) Decem
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James Conner out Week 14 with injury that is ‘more serious’ than initially thought
Pittsburgh Steelers running back James Conner left Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers with an injury that was initially described as minor, but that early optimism has not held up as the week progresses.
On Tuesday, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Conner has been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Oakland Raiders. According to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Conner has been diagnosed with an ankle sprain that originally looked like a contusion.
James C
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Mets GM says Noah Syndergaard trade is not likely
The New York Mets were reportedly entertaining the idea of trading Noah Syndergaard at the start of the offseason, but the recent acquisitions they made have seemingly resulted in a change of plans.
With the Mets having traded for Robinson Cano and stud closer Edwin Diaz, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen said the team is now focusing on winning in 2019 and would not be interested in trading Syndergaard for a package of prospects.
Van Wagenen said this trade makes it less likely that they wil
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Kliff Kingsbury reportedly agrees to deal with USC
It has been less than two weeks since Texas Tech decided to part ways with Kliff Kingsbury, and the former head coach has already landed a job with one of the top college football programs in the country.
Bruce Feldman of The Athletic reported on Tuesday that Kingsbury has agreed to a deal with USC. The Trojans recently fired offensive coordinator Tee Martin, which paved the way for them to add Kingsbury to their staff.
BREAKING: Kliff Kingsbury has agreed to a deal with #USC, per source.
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Report: Teams expect Trevor Ariza to be top player available for trade
The Phoenix Suns have been one of the worst teams in the NBA for several years and are headed in that direction once again this season, and that likely means Trevor Ariza will be wearing a new uniform at some point in the near future.
Marc Stein of the New York Times reports that rival teams expect Ariza to be the top player available when players who signed free agent contracts last offseason are eligible to be traded on Dec. 15. Many executives have hoped the Suns would buy out Ariza like the
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Diamondbacks, Cardinals have reportedly discussed Paul Goldschmidt trade
The Arizona Diamondbacks have made it known to teams that they are willing to trade their top players this winter, and star first baseman Paul Goldschmidt seems to be generating the most interest.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB.com, the St. Louis Cardinals have been in contact with the Diamondbacks about a possible trade involving Goldschmidt.
#STLCards and #DBacks have discussed a trade that would send Paul Goldschmidt to St. Louis, source confirms @dgoold report. @MLB @MLBNetwork
— Jon
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Magic Johnson reportedly led free agent pitch for Bryce Harper
The Los Angeles Dodgers broke out one of their big guns for their free agent pitch to Bryce Harper.
According to Yahoo Sports’ Jeff Passan and Tim Brown, Harper has been meeting with some teams in Nevada ahead of the Winter Meetings, which are being held in Las Vegas beginning on Sunday. They say Dodgers minority owner Magic Johnson led the pitch to Harper. They also say that the Chicago White Sox had Hall of Famer Jim Thome assist them with their pitch for the free agent.
Harper is one o
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Steph Curry tired of the Trae Young comparisons
Steph Curry spoke his mind on Monday night and admitted that he is tired of hearing Trae Young get compared to him.
Curry’s Golden State Warriors beat Young’s Atlanta Hawks 128-111. Curry made 6 of 10 threes for 30 points in the win, while the rookie missed all five of his threes and turned the ball over 7 times in the defeat.
Following the game, Curry said the comparisons to Young are “getting old.”
Steph Curry got a few Trae Young questions today: "Honestly, it's ...
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10 NFL teams in need of a makeover for 2019
As several teams ramp up for a playoff race in the NFL, a handful of others are coming to terms with the fact that their seasons are already essentially done. They can play things out and go for the strongest possible finish, but the reality is they won’t be making it to the playoffs in 2018 and should begin thinking ahead to next year. Several of them have major personnel decisions to make, be they at quarterback or head coach or somewhere else.
Some teams need more changes than others a
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Jason Witten crushes Redskins for claiming Reuben Foster
Jason Witten made clear how he feels about the Washington Redskins claiming Reuben Foster off waivers.
During the second half of “Monday Night Football” between the Redskins and Philadelphia Eagles, the ESPN broadcast crew had a discussion about domestic violence. Analyst Booger McFarland stressed that domestic violence is a societal problem, while Witten crushed Washington for adding Foster after the 49ers cut him over his arrest last week for suspected domestic violence.
When aske
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Colt McCoy out for season with fractured fibula
Colt McCoy is out for the season after suffering a fractured fibula on Monday night.
McCoy injured his right leg after slipping while trying to scramble late in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles. His right leg whipped around and smacked the leg of Malcolm Jenkins, with McCoy getting the worst end of it.
Despite being in pain, McCoy finished the field goal drive for Washington before determining he could no longer play. The veteran quarterback left the field to undergo X-rays, wh
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Watch: Hawks fans troll Kevin Durant with savage chant
A group of Atlanta Hawks fans trolled Kevin Durant with a savage chant during Monday night’s game.
As Durant was at the free throw line in the second half, some Hawks fans chanted “Draymond (Green) hates you.” Take a look:
Hawks fans trying to get a rise out of Kevin Durant while he was at the line… pic.twitter.com/mquf3xYwLh
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) December 4, 2018
Golden State Warriors reporter Anthony Slater says Steph Curry acknowledged the chant wit
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Fans hilariously react to Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto saying team will be quiet
Jerry Dipoto has lived up to his “Trader Jerry” nickname in recent weeks as he’s dealt away several of the Seattle Mariners’ best players. In addition to trading James Paxton, Mike Zunino and Alex Colome since the season ended, Dipoto completed two trades this week.
The Mariners traded Edwin Diaz and Robinson Cano to the Mets. They also traded Jean Segura, Juan Nicasio and James Pazos to the Phillies.
Dipoto spoke with the media on Monday about the moves and said someth
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Colt McCoy leaves game with lower leg injury
Colt McCoy left the Washington Redskins’ Monday night game against the Philadelphia Eagles after suffering a lower leg injury late in the first quarter.
McCoy was trying to scramble on a second down and ended up slipping and going down for a loss of six yards. As he went down, his right leg whipped around and smacked Malcolm Jenkins in the leg.
#ColtMcCoy @Redskins A good example of a leg contusion.Sore but will continue. pic.twitter.com/z1kYkYOBs0
— David J. Chao, MD (@ProFootbal
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Redskins ‘felt comfortable’ with Reuben Foster after doing investigation
The Washington Redskins have received backlash for claiming Reuben Foster off waivers despite him being cut by San Francisco for a domestic violence arrest. Most teams recognized the severity of Foster’s problems, as well as the ramifications for claiming him, which is why Washington reportedly was the only team to submit a claim for him.
So why did Washington do it? Team president Bruce Allen told ESPN’s Lisa Salters that the Redskins did an investigation into the November domestic
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Report: AJ Green expected to undergo season-ending surgery
AJ Green’s season appears to be over.
Green returned to action on Sunday after missing the team’s previous three games with a lingering toe injury. But he suffered a non-contact injury to his right foot and was carted off the field early in the Cincinnati Bengals’ loss to Denver on Sunday.
Now ESPN’s Adam Schefter says Green is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his problematic toe/foot. He’s expected to be ready for OTAs next year.
Bengals' WR A.J.
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Bulls intend to keep coach Jim Boylen through next season
The Chicago Bulls continue to affirm that they are absolutely committed to coach Jim Boylen.
Boylen was named the team’s permanent coach Monday after the firing of Fred Hoiberg, and in a subsequent press conference, Bulls vice president John Paxson made clear that they don’t view Boylen as a stopgap.
Paxson: "We're not putting a Band-aid on anything. Jim Boylen is our head coach…We want Jim to be our coach next season."
— Darnell Mayberry (@DarnellMayberry) Decemb...
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Trevor Bauer responds to drone jokes by giving fans a scare
It has been more than two years since Trevor Bauer suffered a gruesome finger injury while messing with his drone during the MLB playoffs, and the right-hander is tired of being needled about it.
On Monday, Bauer created quite the stir on social media when he tweeted that he got his finger stuck in a drone blade again, which was a reference to the gruesome injury he suffered during the playoffs two years ago while messing with a drone.
Welp…got my finger stuck in a drone blade again.
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Dodgers re-sign manager Dave Roberts through 2022
The Los Angeles Dodgers are keeping their manager in place for the foreseeable future.
The team announced a new four-year deal with Dave Roberts on Monday that will run through the 2022 season.
#Dodgers sign Dave Roberts to contract extension through 2022.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) December 3, 2018
Roberts had been under contract for 2019, but the team announced it as a four-year pact. The move has been coming and was never truly in doubt, though the two sides appeared to hit a bit
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Two coaches did not vote Alabama No. 1 in final poll
Alabama is the overwhelming favorite to win another national championship this year, but two coaches apparently feel that the Crimson Tide are not the team to beat. One of those coaches is their own.
According to college football reporter Brett McMurphy, there were only two coaches who did not place Alabama No. 1 in their final regular season coaches poll of the year. One of them was Nick Saban, and the other was Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi.
In final @USATodaysports regular season coaches poll,
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Dan Quinn gets vote of confidence from Falcons ownership
The Atlanta Falcons, just two years removed from a Super Bowl appearance, sit at 4-8 and look to be on their way to a losing season. If their owner is to be believed, however, that’s not enough to put the job of the coach in danger.
Falcons owner Arthur Blank said Quinn, as well as general manager Thomas Dimitroff, still has his support as they look to turn the team around.
“I haven’t lost any faith in Coach Quinn or Thomas,” Blank said, via Jeff Schultz of The Athletic.
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Troy Aikman rips Packers’ handling of Mike McCarthy firing
Did the Green Bay Packers do Mike McCarthy wrong by unceremoniously firing him before the end of the season? There are certainly some who feel this way, and you can count Troy Aikman among them.
The current Fox analyst and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback thinks McCarthy was owed more respect by the Packers thanks to his accomplishments over the years. He was critical of the franchise’s decision to fire McCarthy before season’s end after a 20-17 home loss to the lowly Arizona Cardi
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Report: Fred Hoiberg still wants to coach in NBA, will be ‘top candidate’ for college
The Chicago Bulls announced on Monday that they have fired Fred Hoiberg in his fourth season with the team, and it is fair to wonder if the coach’s style is better suited for the college game. He seems to be hoping that is not the case.
KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports that Hoiberg intends to continue coaching, and he would prefer to do so in the NBA.
Fred Hoiberg still wants to coach, preferably at the NBA level, per source.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 3, 2018
Hoi
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James Conner’s injury reportedly not considered serious
The Pittsburgh Steelers had to be quite worried to see running back James Conner go down on Sunday night, but the prognosis is apparently very good.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, Conner’s injury is not major, and is primarily a matter of how much it swells up after the fact.
On #Steelers RB James Conner: My understanding is the injury is not to his ankle and not considered major at all. Coach Mike Tomlin called it a contusion and it seems like he'll be OK, based on early impr
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Report: Chris Harris will not be placed on IR with fractured fibula
The Denver Broncos remain in the AFC playoff hunt following their win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, but their defense was dealt a major blow when Chris Harris Jr. had to leave the game with a broken bone in his leg. Fortunately, it sounds like the All-Pro cornerback should be able to return if his team can earn a postseason spot.
Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports that the Broncos have no plans to place Harris on injured reserve. As of now, the fractured fibula he suffered is expected
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Phillies could still sign Manny Machado after trading for Jean Segura
The Philadelphia Phillies are on the verge of acquiring one of the better shortstops in baseball, and some are wondering if that means they are no longer interested in signing Manny Machado to a massive free agent contract. However, one thing does not necessarily have to do with the other.
According to numerous reports, the Phillies have a deal in place to acquire Mariners shortstop Jean Segura. First baseman Carlos Santana and former first-round pick JP Crawford are headed to Seattle as part
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Mike Tomlin hilariously criticizes referees
The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered an unprecedented loss on Sunday night, with the referees lending the Los Angeles Chargers a helping hand. After the game, Mike Tomlin hilariously made his point about the referees while being sure to avoid directly criticizing them.
Mike Tomlin started discussing penalties affecting momentum and stopped short. "You know, I'm'a keep my mouth shut. I'm'a do that. 'Cuz I've sent enough money to New York."
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) Decemb...
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Patrick Mahomes on Kareem Hunt assault: ‘We don’t do those things’
Members of the Kansas City Chiefs were asked after Sunday’s win over the Oakland Raiders about what happened with Kareem Hunt. Patrick Mahomes gave the most straightforward response.
“I saw the stuff that happened,” Mahomes said after the game, via ESPN’s Adam Teicher. “We don’t do those things.”
Hunt was involved in two incidents during the offseason where he was accused of assault. He was not charged for either nor punished by the league. Then on Fri
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15 biggest disappointments of NFL Week 13
Week 13 of the NFL season came with no shortage of surprising. One of the most disappointing results led to a major coach firing, some QBs who had been playing well stunk up the joint, and a franchise did something they had never done before — and not in a good way. Whether they were teams or players or units, there were several disappointments from Week 13 of the NFL season. Let’s take a look at them.
Cam Newton, QB, Panthers
Much will be speculated about Newton’s health, but
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James Conner helped off field after suffering lower leg injury
James Conner had to be helped off the field after suffering a lower leg injury late in Sunday night’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Conner caught a pass out of the backfield on 2nd-and-10 in the fourth quarter and picked up 10 yards for a first down. His right leg was bent awkwardly as he was tackled, and he went down in pain.
Conner had to be helped off the field and was replaced by Jaylen Samuels. He was later shown hobbling down some stairs as he left the field.
The Pittsburgh
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Mariners reportedly set to trade Jean Segura to Phillies
The Seattle Mariners are rebuilding, and it feels like they’re not stopping until almost all of their recognizable players are gone.
Not only are the Mariners trading Robinson Cano and Edwin Diaz to the New York Mets, but they also apparently have a deal in place to send Jean Segura to the Philadelphia Phillies. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal says Segura would need to approve a trade to Philadelphia.
Once Cano-Diaz to #Mets is official, #Mariners have next deal lined up. Team is in s
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Vikings coach calls firing of Mike McCarthy ‘sad’
Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer expressed sympathy following the news of the firing of Mike McCarthy.
Zimmer learned of the news of McCarthy’s firing following the Vikings’ loss to the New England Patriots. He called it a “sad” day that McCarthy will no longer be one of his peers.
Vikings coach Mike Zimmer on Packers firing his counterpart: "I think it's sad. It's a sad day. Mike McCarthy's a good coach. I think it's a mistake. Just one man's opi...
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Philip Rivers and wife expecting ninth child
Philip and Tiffany Rivers are expecting another addition to what is already a large family.
Rivers has become almost as well known for his exploits off the field as his ones on the field. In 2015, the Rivers’ welcomed their eighth child. Before long, they will welcome their ninth.
I can confirm that Philip Rivers and wife Tiffany are expecting their ninth child. Congrats to them both.
— Eric Williams (@eric_d_williams) December 3, 2018
On the football field, Rivers is having one
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Referees somehow miss obvious false start by Chargers on touchdown
The officials in Sunday night’s Pittsburgh Steelers-Los Angeles Chargers game missed a false start penalty by miles, and it cost the Steelers dearly.
Chargers right tackle Sam Tevi committed a clear false start on a first down play at the Pittsburgh 46 late in the first quarter. Everyone was expecting a flag, but none was thrown. The Chargers ended up throwing a 46-yard touchdown pass from Philip Rivers to Travis Benjamin.
Rivers throws a perfect deep ball to @TravisBenjamin3 for the 46
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Report: Mike McCarthy was surprised by firing
Mike McCarthy was fired by the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and the head coach was surprised by the move, according to a report.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter says that McCarthy was brought in by the team after a 20-17 home loss to the Arizona Cardinals and was told he was fired. Schefter says McCarthy was not expecting the firing.
Packers brought in Mike McCarthy after the game and fired him; he was not expecting it, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 3, 2018
Surely McCa
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Watch: Bill Belichick tells Adam Thielen to shut the f— up
Bill Belichick was seen cursing at Adam Thielen during Sunday’s game between the New England Patriots and Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings had a 4th-and-1 at their 38 down 24-10 in the fourth quarter and went for it. They handed the ball off to Latavius Murray, who appeared to be stopped short of the first down marker. The call on the field was that he got a first down, so Belichick decided to challenge.
At the same time, Patriots safety Patrick Chung was down on the field with injury, and
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Packers fire Mike McCarthy, make Joe Philbin interim head coach
The Green Bay Packers have seen enough of Mike McCarthy.
The team fired McCarthy on Sunday, not long after losing 20-17 to the lowly Arizona Cardinals at home. The loss dropped Green Bay to 4-7-1, which is one of the worst marks of McCarthy’s tenure.
McCarthy has been the Packers’ head coach since 2006 and only twice had losing seasons prior to this year. One was Aaron Rodgers’ first year as a starter, and the second came last season when Rodgers missed most of the year with a
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