The New York Giants were almost at the franchise tag deadline when they delivered their latest offer to quarterback Daniel Jones to lock him in long-term. “I was in the building. I think it was 3:53 or 3:54, something like that. It was right up next to the deadline,” Jones …
Read More »Grizzlies star Ja Morant could face suspension over gun drama
Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant could face a suspension from the NBA on top of his absence from the team following the gun controversy that popped up over the weekend, a basketball insider suggested. NBA journalist Marc Stein appeared on “This League Uncut” podcast on Tuesday and said the different …
Read More »Lamar Jackson’s NFL colleagues turn up the heat after Ravens tag him, teams reportedly deny interest
The Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson failed to come to an agreement on a contract extension, and the team decided to use the non-exclusive franchise tag on the one-time MVP. Jackson will have the ability to negotiate contracts with other teams, and the Ravens will have the right to match …
Read More »Clippers owner Steve Ballmer gets fired up over unique toilet situation at new arena
The Los Angeles Clippers won’t be sharing a stadium with the Los Angeles Lakers soon, as the Intuit Dome continues to be built in Inglewood, Calif. Billionaire Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, spoke at the construction site on Monday, and well, he was a bit hyped …
Read More »Denny Hamlin pokes fun at Michael Jordan’s stock car simulator experience
Michael Jordan and NASCAR Cup Series driver Denny Hamlin are in their third season working together. The business partners have been doing their best to build up 23XI Racing. The pair’s close working relationship has certainly given Hamlin the opportunity to learn more about Jordan over the last few years. …
Read More »Saints’ Tyrann Mathieu reacts to Ravens using franchise tag on Lamar Jackson: ‘Feel some kind of way about it’
The Baltimore Ravens and quarterback Lamar Jackson failed to come to an agreement on a long-term extension. As a result, the team placed the non-exclusive franchise tag Jackson on Tuesday. Jackson’s price tag is now $32.41 million for next season. Jackson, who is not represented by an agent, can now …
Read More »NBA takes away Giannis Antetokounmpo’s final rebound vs. Wizards to wipe triple-double
The NBA giveth, and the NBA taketh away. Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo admitted after Sunday’s game against the Washington Wizards he “kind of stole one” when he intentionally missed a shot to grab his final rebound to get his fourth triple-double of the season. Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo …
Read More »Oregon’s Rikuu Nishida goes viral for opposite field home run using wooden bat
Oregon infielder Rikuu Nishida is going viral on Twitter after hitting his first career home run over the weekend to help the Ducks complete a four-game sweep of San Diego, but it’s his approach at the plate that has people stunned. The junior from Japan put the Ducks on the …
Read More »Celtics forward Grant Williams’ trash talk epically fails as he misses clutch free throws in Boston’s loss
Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams had a famous last words moment in Monday night’s overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the fourth quarter, Williams had an opportunity to give Boston the lead and likely the win with less than 1 second remaining on the clock. Williams was fouled going …
Read More »Damian Lillard denies liking tweet saying Grizzlies embattled star Ja Morant isn’t ‘hood’
Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has denied liking a tweet from a fan that implies Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant is trying to “act hood.” Morant has been suspended indefinitely by the Grizzlies after making “difficult decisions and poor choices,” head coach Taylor Jenkins said Sunday. The All-Star …
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