Greg Bedard of *Boston Sports Journal* stirred up some buzz this week by suggesting that New England Patriots’ head coach Jerod Mayo, in his first year, might not be guaranteed a second season if the team is seen as a “complete dumpster fire” by the season’s end. In a Wednesday…
The San Francisco 49ers have announced the signing of defensive lineman Nesta Jade Silvera to their practice squad, while releasing defensive lineman Jonathan Garvin to create space. Silvera, who stands at 6-2 and weighs 315 pounds, was originally drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft (231st overall)….
Glen Davis, famously known as “Big Baby” from his time with the 2008 champion Boston Celtics, is now facing the consequences of his involvement in a fraud scheme targeting the NBA Players’ Health and Benefit Welfare Plan. The 38-year-old was sentenced to 40 months in prison in October 2021, though he received a temporary delay…
The Cleveland Browns are in a tough spot as they head into Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. With a disappointing 1-6 record, they now face the loss of starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, who tore his Achilles in Week 7, ending his season. Their upcoming matchup against the 5-2 Baltimore Ravens adds to the…
Star center Joel Embiid did not participate in the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, a game that was nationally televised. The team categorized his absence as “left knee injury management,” which seems to have raised concerns with the NBA. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the league is likely to launch an investigation…
Jalen Johnson has secured his long-term future with the Atlanta Hawks by signing a five-year, $150 million contract extension just before the season opener. The Hawks submitted the offer right at the deadline of 6 p.m., with ESPN’s Bobby Marks noting that it was filed at 5:59 p.m. Head coach Quin Snyder expressed his appreciation…
Late Wednesday night, the Baltimore Ravens experienced a shift in their roster as linebacker Josh Ross was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks. The move came after the Ravens activated cornerback Arthur Maulet from injured reserve, which necessitated waiving Ross. Although the Ravens had the option to keep him on their practice squad, they…
Charlotte Hornets second-year wing Brandon Miller experienced a left hip injury during the first half of the season opener against the Rockets. After playing his typical nine-minute stint in the first quarter, he was delayed in returning to the game in the second quarter. Although he eventually made his way back onto the court, he…
The San Francisco 49ers are experiencing a tough start to the 2024 season. Coming off another Super Bowl loss, the year is beginning to resemble the injury-plagued 2020 season, with numerous key players sidelined. In Week 7, during a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs, the injury concerns…
A former lottery pick’s quest for redemption may have come to an early halt. James Wiseman, a center for the Indiana Pacers, suffered a concerning non-contact injury during the team’s season opener against the Detroit Pistons. In the first quarter, after missing a three-point shot, Wiseman appeared to injure his left calf while attempting to…