10 June 2025
During his three years as Detroit’s offensive coordinator, Ben Johnson earned a reputation for bold trick plays, fearlessly calling them in critical moments. Now as Chicago’s head coach, Ben Johnson making sure the Bears are ready by closing minicamp with an unusual drill: sending offensive linemen sprinting down the sideline for passing practice. Backup QB Tyson Bagent joked that “nobody I threw…
10 June 2025
After a frustrating 2024 season, Pro Bowl receiver DJ Moore says he’s turning a new page with the Panthers. On Tuesday, Moore revealed he’s had talks with new head coach Ben Johnson about keeping his emotions in check. “Just don’t do it. Just keep it inside,” DJ Moore said, joking about not giving the media any fuel. Johnson has made it clear he wants to reshape not only the roster but also the…
10 June 2025
Caleb Williams addressed the recent controversy stemming from details in the upcoming book American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback by ESPN’s Seth Wickersham. The book reveals that Williams and his father initially explored ways to avoid being drafted by the Bears. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Williams emphasized his focus on the present and his determination to help turn the Bears’…
10 June 2025
Trevor Etienne’s NFL debut with the Carolina Panthers will double as a memorable family reunion when he squares off against his older brother, Travis Etienne, and the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1. The rookie running back has eagerly circled this game on his calendar, excited not only for his first pro action but for the rare opportunity to face his brother on the field. “As soon as we found out…
10 June 2025
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh emphasized Friday that his primary concern is Lamar Jackson’s performance on game day, not his attendance at voluntary organized team activities (OTAs). Lamar Jackson missed his second straight week of voluntary OTAs, sparking questions about a possible contract dispute. Harbaugh downplayed any connection between Jackson’s absence and extension talks,…
10 June 2025
Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton has designated tight end Evan Engram as his offensive “Joker”. Engram, however, prefers to call himself a “cleaner,”. Engram arrives after three seasons with Jacksonville, including a 2023 Pro Bowl appearance. Despite a down 2024 season due to injuries and limited production (365 yards on 47 catches), Engram was quickly pursued by the Broncos after being released…
10 June 2025
Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach renowned for his innovative basketball philosophy and a towering figure in NBA coaching history, has been named the recipient of the 2025 Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Basketball Coaches Association (NBCA). Nelson’s coaching career spanned an impressive 31 seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Dallas…
10 June 2025
Tyrese Haliburton delivered the shot of his life and perhaps in Indiana Pacers history. He sank a 21-foot jumper with 0.3 seconds left to complete a jaw-dropping 111-110 comeback win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals. The Pacers never led until that final moment. Down by 15 points with under 10 minutes to play, Indiana mounted the kind of rally that will be talked…
10 June 2025
Cason Wallace stepped into the spotlight Thursday night, earning his first career playoff start in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The 21-year-old guard replaced Isaiah Hartenstein in the starting lineup, after OKC had used the same five: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and Hartenstein. At 21 years and seven months, Wallace became the…
10 June 2025
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey will undergo surgery on his left ankle after re-injuring it during a workout this week. Imaging revealed excessive ligamentous laxity, and the procedure will restabilize the ankle. Edey, who previously missed 12 games early in the season with a similar injury, will have a recovery timeline shared after surgery but is expected to make a full recovery. The…
10 June 2025
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed that plans for a new European league are making progress, but don’t expect tipoff any time soon. Speaking Friday in Oklahoma City during an NBA Finals off-day, Silver said the league is “at least a couple years away” from launching the Europe-based competition. “It’s measured in years, not months,” he emphasized. The NBA is working in tandem with FIBA…
10 June 2025
Ten months ago, Tyrese Haliburton sat on the bench during the Olympic gold medal game, watching Stephen Currybury France with a near-half-court dagger and a signature “night-night” celebration. Back then, Haliburton was more spectator than star, a minor contributor on a stacked Team USA roster. Fast forward to June 2025, and he’s the centerpiece of the Indiana Pacers, the unlikely face of a…