Blake Harper
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Fan who dumped popcorn on Russell Westbrook receives indefinite ban from 76ers
In the postgame press conference, Westbrook expressed his frustration with what happened, as well as the way that fans have continued to treat players without fear of repercussions. → Read More
Sources: Julio Jones trade could happen 'as early as next week'
While this trade appears to be happening fast, don't expect it to get done this month due to the cap hit caused by Jones' contract. → Read More
Tua Tagovailoa admits he 'wasn't comfortable calling plays' as a rookie
As a result, Tagovailoa says that he would run plays that he knew would not work because he was not comfortable making those adjustments. → Read More
NYC mayor Bill de Blasio tells Trae Young to 'stop hunting for fouls' against Knicks
Young and the Hawks are currently facing the New York Knicks in the opening round of the playoffs, so de Blasio may be a little biased in his criticism. → Read More
Aaron Rodgers: Tension with Packers caused by culture, not Jordan Love
Rodgers' frustration mainly seems to be towards Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst, as he reportedly said he would not return to Green Bay if Gutekunst was still with the team. → Read More
Matthew Stafford: Requesting trade was 'most difficult' conversation ever
Stafford will embark on his first season outside Detroit in 2021. → Read More
Peyton Manning shares his feelings on Aaron Rodgers wanting out of Green Bay
Manning is someone with unique insight into the situation, as he spent most of his career with the Colts before joining the Denver Broncos for his last few years after he was cut by Indianapolis. → Read More
Noah Syndergaard: Unwritten rules are 'stupid,' baseball has 'gotten soft'
Syndergaard also said that he was in favor of players talking more trash in general, as he said there was nothing wrong with batters celebrating when they hit a home run off a pitcher. → Read More
Indy GM Chris Ballard: Carson Wentz has had 'a pretty seamless transition' joining Colts
Last season, Wentz had his worst season, resulting in him getting benched for rookie Jalen Hurts. But now he has a chance to get his career back on track. → Read More
Terry Bradshaw blasts 'weak' Aaron Rodgers for wanting out of Green Bay: 'Let him cry'
A report surfaced just before the draft last week that Rodgers wanted out of Green Bay, and it is believed that the primary source of his unhappiness with the Packers stems from the team's draft strategy. → Read More
Three-time MVP Aaron Rodgers reportedly wants out of Green Bay
The relationship between Rodgers and the Packers has become complicated since the team moved up to draft Jordan Love in the first round in last year's draft. → Read More
Patriots have reportedly laid 'groundwork' with Panthers to trade up to No. 8
The Patriots have their sights set on a specific quarterback, and the trade could happen if Justin Fields is still on the board by the time Carolina picks. → Read More
Trey Lance claims he has 'the potential to be the best quarterback in this class'
The biggest question Lance is currently facing is which team will end up picking him on draft night. → Read More
NFL coach: Kyle Pitts is 'best tight end I've ever evaluated by far'
It's hard to disagree with the coach's assessment, as anyone who has watched Pitts will likely rave about his perfect blend of superhuman athleticism and insane skill. → Read More
Report: Logan Paul-Floyd Mayweather fight scheduled for June 5
Mayweather will not be allowed to weigh more than 160 pounds, while Paul won't be able to weigh more than 190. → Read More
Head coach Mike Tomlin signs three-year extension with Steelers
Over 14 years, Tomlin has compiled a 145-78-1 record and has taken the Steelers to the postseason nine times, including last season. → Read More
Damian Lillard wants Trail Blazers to retire LaMarcus Aldridge's jersey
Some Portland fans turned on Aldridge when he left the team in 2015 to sign with the Spurs, but Lillard says that shouldn't overshadow his impressive play. → Read More
Head coach Matt Rhule: Panthers will take 'best available player' with eighth pick
The Carolina Panthers appear to have landed their starting quarterback for Week 1 of the upcoming season when they traded for Sam Darnold. → Read More
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones reportedly 'infatuated' with Kyle Pitts
Jones' feelings about Pitts are understandable, as he is widely considered one of the top prospects in the draft and the most highly touted tight ends coming out of college in several years. → Read More
Falcons coach Arthur Smith, GM Terry Fontenot divided on drafting quarterback to replace Matt Ryan?
The Atlanta Falcons are perhaps the most intriguing team heading into the upcoming NFL Draft. → Read More