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How Long Until The NFL Sees It’s First $30 Million Man?
Posted on June 22, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Oakland Raiders have been trying to find a franchise quarterback for years. Seventeen players have started at least one game for the Silver and Black since Rich Gannon’s Pro Bowl season in 2002 (according to...
Derek Carr Agrees to Record-Setting $125 Million Contract with Raiders
Posted on June 22, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The NFL has a new highest paid player. It's Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. The Raiders and Carr have finalized a contract extension for five years and $125 million. The deal will make him the highest-paid player in...
New York Mets Place Zack Wheeler on DL with Biceps Injury
Posted on June 22, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Another one bites the dust for the New York Mets. The team's season-long struggle with injuries continues. This time it's starting pitcher Zack Wheeler. The club announced Wednesday that Wheeler has been placed on the...
Detroit Lions Ready To Do Whatever It Takes To Keep Matthew Stafford–But Should They?
Posted on June 21, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Detroit Lions front office would appear to have somewhat of a dilemma on their hands. They have a quarterback, Matthew Stafford, who has played well for them over the years. They have paid him handsomely in the process....
Freddie Freeman Plans To Return As Third Baseman
Posted on June 21, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is still a few weeks away from returning from a broken wrist. But when he does, he's likely to be at a new position. Freeman told reporters Wednesday that his "mindset" is to...
Dak Prescott Could Join A Very Exclusive Club This Season
Posted on June 21, 2017, by Travis Pulver The Dallas Cowboys got lucky last season with Dak Prescott. Teams hope that every draft pick develops into a good player. But to have a fourth round selection become your starting quarterback and play so well he wins Offensive...
Greg Olsen Could Holdout In Search of New Contract
Posted on June 21, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine One of the best tight ends in football may be a holdout when training camps get underway. Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen mentioned at minicamp last week his desire for a new contract. On Wednesday, he admitted that...
Trade Winds Blow Through Atlanta, Charlotte, Los Angeles, and Brooklyn Ahead Of NBA Draft—And More May Be Coming!
Philadelphia Phillies Cut Ties with Michael Saunders, Jeanmar Gomez
Posted on June 20, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Even for a rebuilding team, the Philadelphia Phillies have had a disappointing season in 2017. With the worst record in baseball, now more than ever the Phillies are looking toward the future. That means cutting ties with...
Will Grier Declared Eligible for West Virginia Football Season Opener
Posted on June 20, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine The West Virginia Mountaineers received some great news on Tuesday with regard to the upcoming football season. Quarterback Will Grier, the presumed starter in Morgantown, has been declared eligible by the NCAA for the...
Kevin Sumlin Needs Just One Thing To Save His Job—Another Johnny Football
Posted on June 19, 2017, by Travis Pulver When Texas A&M announced it was going to be moving to the SEC, the college-football-loving world scoffed at the notion. The Aggies were a middle of the road team in the Big 12. How did they expect to compete in the...
College Basketball May Have A Surprise Contender Next Season—Alabama
Posted on June 18, 2017, by Travis Pulver Ask anyone who the favorite to win the national title in college football next season is and most fans will say Alabama. They have only been winning it or contending for it for the last decade. But if you ask those same fans...
Paul George Screwing The Pacers And A Big Trade Could Change The Competitive Balance In the Eastern Conference
Posted on June 18, 2017, by Travis Pulver It was a busy weekend in the NBA—and it should have been. With the NBA Draft coming up, teams should be busy doing whatever homework still needs to be done on guys they may pick. PR guys need to be putting the right spin on...
Who Gets Paid More—Kirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, Or Derek Carr?
Posted on June 17, 2017, by Travis Pulver Finding a franchise quarterback is tough—just ask the Cleveland Browns. But having one can mean more than just winning and losing. It can mean the difference between winning a division title and playoff berth and watching the...
Victor Martinez Hospitalized, Placed on DL with Irregular Heartbeat
Posted on June 16, 2017, by Bryan Zarpentine Detroit Tigers DH Victor Martinez has been sent to the 10-day DL and the hospital because of an irregular heartbeat. Martinez was hospitalized after leaving Thursday's game against the Rays amidst complaints of dizziness,...