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Jan 17, 2024; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo (L) and owner Robert Kraft pose for photos after a press conference announcing Mayo's hiring as the team's head coach at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Jerod Mayo Hints at Patriots’ Plans for No. 3 Pick in 2024 NFL Draft

By Jelani Scott
Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy stands on the sidelines during a playoff game against the Packers.
NFL

Cowboys to Keep Mike McCarthy Heading Into 2024 Season, per Report

By Jelani Scott
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans reacts after a Tennessee Titans turnover on downs during the third quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Texans Coach DeMeco Ryans Perfectly Predicted Pick-Six vs. Browns

By Jelani Scott
Dec 10, 2023; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jones (95) reacts during the second half against the Buffalo Bills at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Chiefs’ Chris Jones Nailed Perfect Cris Collinsworth Impression During Game

By Jelani Scott
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce (62) thanks the fans as he leaves the field after a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Jason Kelce Confirms His Perfect McDonalds Order After Heartwarming Exchange With Employee

By Jelani Scott
Jan 16, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; The Intuit Dome is seen from an aerial view while under construction. The arena will the future home of the LA Clippers and site of the 2026 NBA All-Star Game. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

Clippers’ New Arena Features Radical New Cheering Section With Wild View of Court, and NBA Fans Had Jokes

By Jelani Scott
Jan 16, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) celebrates after beating the Sacramento Kings 119-117 at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

Kevin Durant Has ‘No Clue’ How Suns Pulled Off 22-Point Comeback Against Kings

By Jelani Scott
Jan 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) hugs and talks with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) after the game at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Joel Embiid Had a Classy Message for Nikola Jokic After Sixers-Nuggets Showdown

By Jelani Scott
Jan 16, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

Joel Embiid Takes Over in Final Minutes vs. Nuggets

By Jelani Scott
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Trey Palmer (10) runs after a reception against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Buccaneers’ Trey Palmer Apparently Has a Knack for Scoring TDs When He Wakes Up Angry

By Jelani Scott
Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens tight end Mark Andrews (89) looks on before a game against the Cleveland Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Mark Andrews Takes ‘Big Step’ Towards Potential Postseason Return at Perfect Moment for Ravens

By Jelani Scott
Jan 13, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) in action against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

DeMarcus Cousins Suggests Trae Young Should Request Trade From Hawks

By Jelani Scott
Jan 15, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni stands on the sidelines during warm ups before a 2024 NFC wild card game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

NFL Fans Question Nick Sirianni’s Standing With Eagles After Disastrous Playoff Loss

By Jelani Scott
Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (right) reacts to NBA on TNT analyst and NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal.
NBA

Grizzlies’ 19-Year-Old Rookie Had Priceless Reaction to Being Interviewed By Shaq After Career Game

By Jelani Scott
Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin walks the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Steelers’ Mike Tomlin Walks Out of Press Conference When Asked About Career Future

By Jelani Scott
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens reacts on sidelines of wild card game against the Buffalo Bills.
NFL

Steelers’ George Pickens Hurls Helmet on Sideline After Missed Pass Interference Call

By Jelani Scott
Jan 15, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) looks the play th ball pressured by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) in the first quarter in a 2024 AFC wild card game at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Josh Allen’s Mesmerizing 52-Yard TD Run vs. Steelers Rightfully Had NFL Fans in Awe

By Jelani Scott
Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell (58) warms up before the Dallas Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023.
NFL

Penei Sewell Shares Epic One-Liner After Lions’ First Playoff Win in 32 Years

By Jelani Scott
Jan 14, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua (17) scores a touchdown against Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during the first half of a 2024 NFC wild card game at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Puka Nacua Adds Another Accolade to Historic Rookie Season As Rams Fall Just Short Against Lions

By Jelani Scott
Dec 17, 2023; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen (6) warms up before a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Ravens’ Patrick Queen Scolded Fans Worried About a Cowboys-Like Playoff Defeat

By Jelani Scott
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Dallas Cowboys during the first quarter for the 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Aaron Jones Only Needed One Word to Celebrate Dominant Three TD Performance vs. Cowboys

By Jelani Scott
Jan 14, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) prepares for the game against the Green Bay Packers before the 2024 NFC wild card game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Dak Prescott Debuts ‘Here We Gooooo’ Beanie Ahead of Playoff Game vs. Packers

By Jelani Scott
Jan 11, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) takes a shot against Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

Celtics Roasted By NBA Fans After Horrid First Half vs. Bucks Leads Them to Pull Starters at Halftime

By Jelani Scott
Dec 17, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid meet on the field after the game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Chiefs’ Andy Reid Jokingly Confirms Coaching Status Amid Big Departures

By Jelani Scott
Jan 1, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick shakes hands with Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel after a game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Perfectly Sums Up Stunning Coaching News With NSFW Quote

By Jelani Scott
CHICAGO, IL - DECEMBER 21: Victor Wembanyama 1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the second half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December, 21, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire) NBA, Basketball Herren, USA DEC 21 Spurs at Bulls EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon23122157
NBA

Victor Wembanyama Astounds Again in Spurs Win With Historic, First Career Triple-Double

By Jelani Scott
September 16, 2023, Tampa, Florida, USA: Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates after quarterback Ty Simpson (15) scores a touchdown against the USF Bulls during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023. Tampa USA - ZUMAs70_ 0304327782st Copyright: xJeffereexWoox
College Football

Alabama Loses Five-Star Commit Just Hours After Nick Saban’s Sudden Retirement

By Jelani Scott
September 16, 2023, Tampa, Florida, USA: September 16, 2023: Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban walk to chat with his team during a timeout during the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Tampa USA - ZUMAj102 20230916_fap_j102_021 Copyright: xPeterxJoneleitx
College Football

Former Alabama Star Offers Brutal Warning of What Might Come Amid Nick Saban’s Departure

By Jelani Scott
January 7, 2024, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S: (left to right) New Orleans Saints quarterback DEREK CARR and New Orleans Saints head coach DENNIS ALLEN watch from the sidelines as they play the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL, American Football Herren, USA regular season game in New Orleans, Louisiana USA on January 7, 2024. The Saints beat the Falcons 48-17. New Orleans U.S. - ZUMAa14_ 20240107_zaf_a14_010 Copyright: xDanxAndersonx
NFL

Saints GM Rips Speculation That Coach Dennis Allen Lost the Locker Room

By Jelani Scott
Buffalo Bills helmet sits on the field prior to the game against the Kansas City Chiefs on December 10th at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.
NFL

Bills Fan Killed Outside Dolphins’ Stadium After Regular-Season Finale

By Jelani Scott
INGLEWOOD, CA - NOVEMBER 19: Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll walks on the field prior to an NFL, American Football Herren, USA regular season game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams on November 19, 2023, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, CA. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Icon Sportswire) NFL: NOV 19 Seahawks at Rams EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon231119030
NFL

Seahawks’ Pete Carroll Decision Shocks NFL World As Coaching Carousel Continues

By Jelani Scott
Oct 9, 2020; Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra talks with Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the second quarter in game five of the 2020 NBA Finals at AdventHealth Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

LeBron James Salutes Erik Spoelstra After Heat Coach’s Record Extension

By Jelani Scott
Jan 3, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra watches game action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

Report: Heat to Commit Historic Amount of Money to Extend Spoelstra

By Jelani Scott
Minnesota Timberwolves players point at Orlando Magic forward Mo Wagner on Tuesday, January, 9, 2024.
NBA

Karl-Anthony Towns Posterized a Defender So Hard His Entire Team Got Up to Rub It in

By Jelani Scott
Mar 21, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Japan starting pitcher Shota Imanaga (21) delivers a pitch during the first inning against USA at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports
MLB

Shota Imanaga, Cubs Agree to Contract As Team Halts Quiet Offseason, per Report

By Jelani Scott
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NFL

Jimmy Graham Adds Fuel to Falcons-Saints Rivalry With Savage Posts

By Jelani Scott
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Michigan Wolverines wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) and head coach Jim Harbaugh celebrate after beating the Washington Huskies in the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
College Football

Jim Harbaugh Jokes He Can Finally Sit at ‘Big Person’s Table’ With Family After National Championship

By Jelani Scott
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh avoids Gatorade bath after beating Washington Huskies in College Football Playoff national championship game.
College Football

Jim Harbaugh Expertly Dodged His Gatorade Bath As Michigan Won the National Championship

By Jelani Scott
Several stars take in the CFP national championship from a suite at NRG Stadium.
College Football

Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter and Travis Scott Filled Out a Star-Studded Suite at the CFP National Championship

By Jelani Scott
Jan 5, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) dribbles the ball in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
NBA

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Carried Off Court After Scary Slip vs. Celtics

By Jelani Scott
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen reacts after the game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium.
NFL

Josh Allen Thanks Mike Vrabel, Titans for Helping Bills Secure Playoff Berth

By Jelani Scott
Sep 13, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (35) gestures toward the dugout during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Brashear-USA TODAY Sports
MLB

Dodgers Add Another Marquee Name With Signing of All-Star Teoscar Hernández, per Report

By Jelani Scott
Josh Allen Tosses Touchdown So Improbable It Turned Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Into a Meme
NFL

Josh Allen Tosses Touchdown So Improbable It Turned Dolphins’ Mike McDaniel Into a Meme

By Jelani Scott
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) argues a call with officials during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis)
NFL

Titans CB Had the Perfect Quote Trolling Jaguars After Ending Their Season

By Jelani Scott
New York, NY, US; New York Jets running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers defense, at MetLife Stadium, Monday, November 6, 2023.
NFL

Ravens to Sign Dalvin Cook After RB Cleared Waivers, per Report

By Jelani Scott
Texas Longhorns running back Jonathon Brooks (24) runs into the end zone for a touch down in the first quarter against the Rice Owls of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Austin, Texas.
College Football

Texas RB Brooks Declares For NFL Draft After ACL Injury

By Jelani Scott
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center, poses for a photo with manager Dave Roberts, left, and Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Gomes during his introduction as a new member of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
MLB

MLB Fans Fascinated by Yamamoto’s Travel Perks in Dodgers Deal

By Jelani Scott
Dec 24, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball during the first half against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
NFL

Jets’ Breece Hall Reacts to Pro Bowl Snub With Bold List of Goals for 2024 Season

By Jelani Scott
Raiders interim head coach Antonio Pierce (left) high-fives wide receiver Davante Adams (17) after a touchdown against the Giants during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium.
NFL

Davante Adams Makes Case for Why Raiders Should Retain Interim Head Coach Antonio Pierce

By Jelani Scott
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray works out prior to an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton)
NFL

Cardinals’ Jonathan Gannon Believes Kyler Murray Will Be Team’s QB Next Season

By Jelani Scott
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