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The Chicago Bears will take quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night. While the former Heisman Trophy winner will have to wait a few more days to be the Bears quarterback in 2024, he’s already setting some lofty goals for himself in Chicago. Williams, 22, is the best prospect in the 2024 NFL Draft and has always been viewed as the overwhelming favorite to be drafted by Chicago with the No. 1 overall pick. With his spot in the upcoming NFL Draft assured, Williams skipped the NFL Scouting Combine and then only took one official…
On Saturday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Nuggets for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series (in Denver). For the game, the Lakers will have their two best players in the starting lineup, as LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both available. Keep Watching The two superstars had been listed as probable. ADVERTISEMENT Via Ryan Ward of Lakers Nation: “As if there was any doubt… Anthony Davis (low back soreness) and LeBron James (left ankle peroneal tendinopathy) have been upgraded to AVAILABLE for tonight’s game at Denver.” The two superstars had been listed as probable. ADVERTISEMENT Via…
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards battled two-time NBA Finals MVP Kevin Durant in Saturday’s Game 1 win over the Phoenix Suns and lived to tell the tale. However, he admitted to being mesmerized by KD’s wizardry. Speaking with reporters after the 120-95 T-Wolves victory, Edwards confessed to briefly becoming “a fan” while watching Durant go to work. “I was out there like god d— he nice. It was like there was nothing we could do,” Edwards said via the NBA. “KAT was playing great defense. Rudy was playing great defense, and it’s just like he don’t see you.…
The Minnesota Timberwolves took Game 1 from the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, getting a dominant performance from star guard Anthony Edwards. Finishing with 33 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals, Edwards was the best player on the floor. Going right at Kevin Durant, who Edwards admitted after the game is his favorite player of all-time, the Timberwolves star showed off his fearlessness on the game’s biggest stage. The talk of the NBA world right now, Edwards got a reaction from former NBA star and Memphis Grizzlies guard Gilbert Arenas, who shared the following: Edwards looks ready to take…
§The build up to the draft is filled with drama amid reports of Pittsburgh looking to trade for Brandon Aiyuk, and Aiyuk’s agent shooting the rumors down. 1. Will the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk to PittsburgUnlike the talks with Deebo Samuel I think a trade is possible, but I don’t expect it to happen. Samuel was valued most by the Niners so lacking options he compromised on money. Aiyuk is valued most outside the organization by clubs which would likely give him more targets and more money. Therefore Aiyuk is more apt to dig in. He’s asking for his…
The build up to the draft is filled with drama amid reports of Pittsburgh looking to trade for Brandon Aiyuk, and Aiyuk’s agent shooting the rumors down. 1. Will the 49ers trade Brandon Aiyuk to PittsburgUnlike the talks with Deebo Samuel I think a trade is possible, but I don’t expect it to happen. Samuel was valued most by the Niners so lacking options he compromised on money. Aiyuk is valued most outside the organization by clubs which would likely give him more targets and more money. Therefore Aiyuk is more apt to dig in. He’s asking for his…
$160 million quarterback and Dallas Cowboy Dak Prescott sends a message about his NFL future with the team. The Cowboys are optimistic that a long extension can happen but there hasn’t been any recent progress in negotiations. The organization made it clear they aren’t letting Prescott hit free agency next offseason but Owner Jerry Jones is sending mixed-signals. However, the star franchiser is acknowledging that his 2024 campaign may mark his final year with the team. “I’m not going to say I fear being here or not. I don’t fear either situation, to be candid with you,” he said. “I love this game…
$160 million quarterback and Dallas Cowboy Dak Prescott sends a message about his NFL future with the team. The Cowboys are optimistic that a long extension can happen but there hasn’t been any recent progress in negotiations. The organization made it clear they aren’t letting Prescott hit free agency next offseason but Owner Jerry Jones is sending mixed-signals. However, the star franchiser is acknowledging that his 2024 campaign may mark his final year with the team. “I’m not going to say I fear being here or not. I don’t fear either situation, to be candid with you,” he said. “I love this game…
The Boston Celtics put together a dominant 2023-24 campaign. They went 64-18, the best record in the NBA this season, securing home-court advantage throughout their playoff run, however long it lasts. They registered the highest plus-minus rating (11.3), ranked first in offensive rating (122.2), yielded the second-fewest points per 100 possessions (110.6), and the best net rating (11.7). )
Former Arizona State football coach Herm Edwards, who previously coached the Jets and the Chiefs, likely won’t be coaching in college again any time soon, if ever. Via Noah Furtado of 247Sports.com, the NCAA has issued a three-year “show cause” order to Edwards for his role in recruiting violations within the program. This means that, for the duration of the order, any school that hires Edwards will have to show cause as to why they should not be sanctioned by the NCAA. The violations arose from meetings with more than 30 high-school recruits during the COVID-19 “dead” period. Arizona State also was…