Is the Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest cancelled this year? by Chad Porto Calvin Johnson. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for Cantor Fitzgerald) Calvin Johnson wanted to play for the Atlanta Falcons. The retirement of Calvin Johnson after the 2015 season at just 30 years old was one of the biggest shocks in the NFL at
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Jimmie Johnson becomes first NASCAR driver to test positive for coronavirus by Gerald Bourguet Credit: Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr made a joke on Twitter regarding a potential name change for the Washington Redskins. For decades, several sports teams have come under fire because of their team names. One of
BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Tight end David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns celebrates after catching a touchdown pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) The Cowboys are one of a handful of teams that have already expressed interest in
Washington Redskins (via Twitter) Dan Snyder and the Washington Redskins are backed into a corner about their offensive team name. The Washington Redskins may be no more, with Dan Snyder facing outside pressure from top sponsors such as Nike, FedEx and Pepsi, forcing his hand for the first time. Despite decades of opposition from Native
David Njoku doesn’t want to play for the Cleveland Browns anymore. 2020 felt like it was going to be David Njoku‘s last year with the Cleveland Browns anyway. Though the Browns extended their fifth-year option on the former first-round pick out of the University of Miami this offseason, once they decided to bring in two-time
TAMPA, FL – OCTOBER 21: David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns catches a pass during pregame before a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on October 21, 2018 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) David Njoku wants a trade out of Cleveland, but the Browns should try to convince
BEREA, OH – JUNE 4, 2019: Tight end David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns participates in a drill during a mandatory mini camp practice on June 4, 2019 at the Cleveland Browns training facility in Berea, Ohio. (Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images/Getty Images) Cleveland Browns TE David Njoku demands a trade out of
Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans. (Photo by Peter G. Aiken/Getty Images) Deshaun Watson responds to Antonio Brown to the Houston Texans rumors. The Houston Texans have a wide receiver problem, one Antonio Brown can definitely fix. Houston has one arguably the five best quarterbacks in the NFL in Deshaun Watson. The former first-round pick, who believes
Green Bay Packers, Lambeau Field. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The Green Bay Packers plan to have fans in the stands at Lambeau Field. Green Bay Packers football is everything in their small Wisconsin town. The Packers are the last team of its kind in North American professional sports. While every other team has moved
Rob Manfred should probably just quit speaking publicly at this point by Brad Berreman Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Count Stephen A. Smith in the group of people that insist Cam Netwon needs to start for the Patriots. He thinks anyone who disagrees should be drug tested. To the surprise
Teddy Bridgewater, New Orleans Saints. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Teddy Bridgewater gives us a motivational message to overcome adversity. There is a reason Teddy Bridgewater is one of the most beloved players in the NFL. Starring for Charlie Strong at the University of Louisville in college, Bridgewater would be a late first-round pick by
Washington owner Dan Snyder (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) Nike no longer features Washington Redskins gear on their website. In what could very well be a sign of things to come, Nike may have joined FedEx in taking some form of moral high ground against Dan Snyder and the Washington football franchise. One look at
CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 13: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers emerges from the tunnel before their game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Bank of America Stadium on November 13, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Cam Newton addressed his contract situation with the Patriots. Cam Newton opened up
MIAMI, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 02: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium on February 02, 2020 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Chris Jones wants a new contract, putting the Chiefs in a tough
Are the Green Bay Packers and Jadeveon Clowney are a perfect match? by Leigh Oleszczak NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – DECEMBER 08: Raheem Mostert #31 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 35 yard touchdown thrown by Emmanuel Sanders #17 against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter in the game at Mercedes Benz Superdome
ONE championship double champion Aung La N Sang announces he has coronavirus by Thomas Albano Washington owner Dan Snyder (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Dan Snyder might finally have to give in and change the Washington Redskins’ offensive team name. The Washington football franchise, more commonly referred to as the Washington Redskins, has received heat
Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) Does a bad 2020 season make Baker Mayfield the next Mitchell Trubisky? Baker Mayfield can choose to be Mitchell Trubisky or not. The Cleveland Browns used their No. 1 overall pick in 2018 on the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback out of the University of Oklahoma. After an
Everson Griffen, Minnesota Vikings. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) Everson Griffen on the Dallas Cowboys ensures they are a playoff team. Everson Griffen is still waiting to be signed by a new NFL team. The four-time Pro Bowl defensive end of the Minnesota Vikings spent the 10 years in the Twin Cities, becoming one
A fan of the New England Patriots. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) Patriots fans are now big fans of Cam Newton now that he’s on their team. A lot can change in a matter of weeks or months, and not just in the real world, where every day is an adventure, but in sports too.
Green Bay Packers create new precedent with Jordan Love’s rookie contract by Patrick Schmidt Here’s how a 12-team College Football Playoff could look in 2020 by John Buhler Dwayne Haskins of the Washington Redskins. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) The NFL preseason schedule is a large waste of time. As sports begin to try to
Jordan Love, Utah State Aggies. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Jordan Love is cashing in on his rookie contract, unlike any other No. 26 pick. The Green Bay Packers are busy locking in their rookie draft class, signing six of their nine draft picks, including first round pick Jordan Love who signed on Wednesday. Love
Jordan Love, Utah State Aggies. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) The Green Bay Packers have signed first round pick Jordan Love. Jordan Love is officially a member of the Green Bay Packers after signing his rookie contract on Wednesday. The former Utah State quarterback was the team’s first pick in the 2020 NFL Draft and
Sean McDermott, Buffalo Bills. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) An AFC East coach doesn’t see Cam Newton starting Week 1 for the Patriots. Apparently, there’s an AFC East coach who doubts Cam Newton‘s starting abilities. According to ESPN’s Dianna Russini, one AFC East head coach she spoke with doesn’t think Newton will even be the
Jay Cutler of the Chicago Bears. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) The world has learned what vicious beast killed Jay Cutler’s chickens. Pour one out for Jay Cutler‘s dead chickens… The former starting quarterback of the Chicago Bears and star of the Vanderbilt Commodores took us on an unforgettable life-changing murder mystery we never knew
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) The Buffalo Bills should still be the favorites to win the AFC East in 2020 With Cam Newton signed, sealed and delivered to the New England Patriots, fans in Boston are already dreaming of another trip to the postseason and potentially to the Super Bowl. With
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – SEPTEMBER 19: Randy Moss #81 of the New England Patriots at Metlife Stadium on September 19, 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images) Randy Moss thinks Cam Newton will bring an element of excitement to the Patriots offense. Randy Moss and Tom Brady came one win away
Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) Cam Newton worked out with New England Patriots teammate Mohamed Sanu. Cam Newton is already putting in the work with his new New England Patriots teammates. Newton signed a one-year deal with New England late Sunday evening after months waiting for the right opportunity in free
The Vikings benefit from the Packers’ failure to help Aaron Rodgers this offseason. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Aaron Rodgers visited the family of a little girl who tragically passed away from cancer Aaron Rodgers is one of the best guys in the NFL both on and off the field. There’s no questioning his rocket
Chris Jones, Kansas City Chiefs. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) The Chiefs applied the franchise tag to Chris Jones, but that’s not where this contract drama ends. The Kansas City Chiefs defensive line is driven by Chris Jones, who finished last season with nine sacks and a Pro Bowl appearance. The Super Bowl champs
Cincinnati Bengals, Joe Burrow, (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images) Even with a shortened offseason, these rookies can shine in 2020. There has perhaps never been a tougher year in which to be a rookie entering the NFL. With the offseason workouts that usually begin in earnest after the draft knocked off the schedule in a