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The Miami Heat did not have the services of Jimmy Butler throughout their first-round series loss to the league-best Boston Celtics . Butler’s injury absence was overly apparent as Jayson Tatum and Co. pretty much cruised to a 4-1 series victory over an undermanned Heat side. The fact that Boston absolutely destroyed Miami on Wednesday’s series-deciding Game 5 blowout is a clear testament to this notion. Miami Heat News: Jimmy Butler Seeking Max Extension What was made clear by the Heat’s series loss against the Celtics is that they’re not a very good team without Jimmy Butler. The six-time All-Star himself knows how much he brings to the table…
This offseason, the Philadelphia Eagles set themselves up nicely for the NFL Draft. They addressed a couple of their most pressing needs by signing Saquon Barkley at running back and Devin White at linebacker. They were then able to go into the draft and attack the secondary, adding Quinyon Mitchell from Toledo and Cooper DeJean from Iowa. After adding the two cornerbacks, they focused solely on the talent on the board and came away with an impressive group of rookies.
LOS ANGELES RAMS Los Angeles Rams Sign 16 Undrafted Free Agents To Their 2024 Roster Ryan DyrudUpdated: May 2, 2024 SHARE Los Angeles Rams Jared Verse Analysis | Day 2 Predictions And Best Fits Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports After the Los Angeles Rams selected 10 players in the 2024 NFL Draft, they added 16 undrafted free agents to their roster. Those players are listed below: Los Angeles Rams Undrafted Free Agents WR – Drake Stoops, Oklahoma WR – JJ Laap, SUNY Cortland WR – Sam Wiglusz, Ohio TE – Neal Johnson, Louisiana OC – Justin Dedich, USC OL — Blake Larson, Augustana DE – Anthony Goodlow, Oklahoma…
Baltimore has signed five of nine draft picks from this weekend, per a team announcement. That list includes cornerback Nate Wiggins, who was selected with the No. 30 pick. Wiggins was considered a round one lock, and it came as something of a surprise when he was still on the board at the Ravens’ slot. Based on his draft spot, Jason Fitzgerald of Over the Cap projects a $12.8MM deal over four years (with the potential of a fifth-year option in 2028) Two corners – Quinyon Mitchell and Terrion Arnold – were added 22nd and 24th overall, respectively. Both members of that pair were expected to come off…
CHICAGO – Angel Reese doesn’t want to take any part of her rookie season with the Chicago Sky for granted. It doesn’t matter that she was the No. 7 pick in this year’s WNBA draft a year after winning a national championship with LSU. Or that she’s one of the most famous women’s basketball players in the world, garnering three million followers on Instagram and TikTok respectively. Throughout her introductory news conference Wednesday, Reese kept emphasizing that she can’t get ahead of herself. She knows the harsh reality of making a roster in the WNBA – and she’s prepared to…
CHICAGO – Angel Reese doesn’t want to take any part of her rookie season with the Chicago Sky for granted. It doesn’t matter that she was the No. 7 pick in this year’s WNBA draft a year after winning a national championship with LSU. Or that she’s one of the most famous women’s basketball players in the world, garnering three million followers on Instagram and TikTok respectively. Throughout her introductory news conference Wednesday, Reese kept emphasizing that she can’t get ahead of herself. She knows the harsh reality of making a roster in the WNBA – and she’s prepared to…
In a few weeks, Angel Reese will begin her WNBA career with the Chicago Sky. As she prepares for her debut, she took to social media for a favor regarding gear for someone special. Reese posted a photo of her do on her Instagram story, looking for someone who could make a jersey for the eight month old pup. She wants a customized Sky jersey for the dog with her jersey number on it. Angel Reese has even made an Instagram account for her dog. She first brought him home in September of 2023, while she was at LSU. Now,…
The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense should be considered one of the best in football already but that doesn’t mean the franchise shouldn’t consider adding more depth. Philadelphia has two bonafide stars at wide receiver in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. The Eagles currently also have DeVante Parker, Parris Campbell, and Johnny Wilson as other options at receiver While this is the case, it could make sense to consider adding a little more depth. One player who is available and could make a lot of sense is former New Orleans Saints star Michael Thomas. The two-time All-Pro still is available in free agency and likely won’t…
Since childhood, Wake Forest safety Malik Mustapha was a fan of the San Francisco 49ers. In the 2024 NFL Draft, the 49ers were a fan of Mustapha. Growing up in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mustapha was uniquely surrounded by Dallas Cowboys fans in his family. However, because he wanted to stand out, Mustapha chose a different path and decided to become a 49ers fan. His love for San Francisco was fueled by playing as a member of the 49ers in Madden. Through playing the video game, he pinpointed his favorite NFL player, former 49ers running back Frank Gore. Learn More >>>
selecting talented and skilled defensive players in the draft and Keeanu Benton could be one of their best finds in years. It is easy to get lost in a defensive room littered with stars like T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward, but at 6-4, 309 pounds, Benton makes his presence felt. Benton is preparing for his second season in the NFL and Steelers players and coaches are excited about his future potential. The powerful nose tackle was a standout at the University of Wisconsin and was eventually picked up by Pittsburgh in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft to…