Aaron Rodgers finally getting to play an NFC Championship Game at Lambeau Field has been a ballyhooed storyline entering Sunday’s bout against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The chill of Green Bay plays advantage to the home team more than other venues. The Bucs, however, aren’t shaking in their boots. Bruce Arians’ club has won seven…
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Ashley Landis/Associated PressLos Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James remains the highest-rated player in NBA 2K21 despite a one-point deduction in his overall rating in Thursday’s update from 2K Sports.Here’s a look at the top 10 players in the video game:1. LeBron James: 97 OVR (-1)2. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 96 OVR (-1)3. James Harden: 95 OVR (-1)T-4.…
Richard W. Rodriguez/Associated PressThe Dallas Mavericks players may become very familiar with the European Union if team governor Mark Cuban has his way. Cuban told the New York Times’ Marc Stein he’d like to schedule NBA preseason games against Real Madrid and in Slovenia when the COVID-19 pandemic slows enough to allow for international travel.Those two…
John Locher/Associated PressJake Paul insulted UFC star Conor McGregor this week as he continues to push for a fight against the Irishman. According to TMZ Sports, Paul was on a beach in Miami, Florida, when a plane flew overhead attached to a banner that read “Conor McGregor is scared of Jake Paul.” Paul then said: “Aw…
Michael Conroy/Associated PressThe NCAA has levied discipline against Notre Dame’s football program for multiple recruiting violations.Per an official announcement from the NCAA, Notre Dame’s punishment includes one year of probation, a fine of $5,000 and a six-month show-cause order for a former assistant coach who had impermissible contact with a high school recruit. The program was…
Steven Senne/Associated PressLinda Holliday, the longtime girlfriend of New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, says “trolls and cruel people” led her to turn her Instagram account private after she made comments about Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady.TMZ Sports reported Thursday the post that caused a stir came when she replied to a comment…
Brandon Dill/Associated PressThe NBA announced Thursday the Memphis Grizzlies’ next three games have been postponed because of the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols.NBA @NBAThe following has been announced by the NBA. https://t.co/GUIfbmBZTBMemphis previously had two other matchups postponed, Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves and Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers.The NBA is now up…
Ron Schwane/Associated PressOne week after parting ways with Randy Fichtner, the Pittsburgh Steelers have reportedly interviewed former Cleveland Browns head coach Hue Jackson for their vacant offensive coordinator position.Per ESPN’s Dianna Russini on Thursday, Jackson met with the Steelers earlier this week.NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported Jan. 14 that the Steelers decided not to renew…
Alex Gallardo/Associated PressThe Cincinnati Reds are reportedly among the teams that have shown interest in free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons.According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, the Reds are only one of “many teams” interested in the defensive stalwart.Simmons, 31, is set to enter his 10th MLB season and has spent the past five campaigns with the…
Kyrie Irving addressed reporters on Tuesday, two weeks after his last game, four days after the NBA fined him $50,000 for violating its health and safety protocols and 24 hours before he is scheduled to return to a lineup that will look decidedly different than the one he left. Over 12 minutes on a Zoom…