FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Rob Gronkowski made a pair of jaw-dropping plays on Sunday. Yet nothing the New England Patriots tight end does these days surprises receiver Julian Edelman. “That guy, he’s a stud,” Edelman said. “It’s Rob Gronkowski. Anytime you’ve got a guy who plays his tail off in the …
Read More »Deal-making expected to be hot and heavy on draft night, so get ready to swap hats
Tom Penn was an assistant general manager with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2006 when they struck a deal with Houston before the draft. If LaMarcus Aldridge, Rudy Gay or Brandon Roy was available when the Rockets came on the clock at No. 7, the Grizzlies would send veteran Shane Battier …
Read More »Wide Write: Double Down on Cassel
On a non-fantasy note, Colts punter Pat McAfee was arrested early Wednesday morning after he reportedly “took a pre-dawn swim in a canal in a nightlife district.” When the Colts return to action in Week 8, if the Lucas Oil Stadium sound system doesn’t play Nightswimming by R.E.M. every time …
Read More »Aldridge scores 39, sets up winning basket with pass as Blazers beat Nuggets 105-103
DENVER – Given his choice, LaMarcus Aldridge would much rather hit a game-winning shot. But hey, this dishing out a winning assist isn’t so bad, either. Aldridge scored a season-high 39 points and set up the winning basket on a pass inside to Robin Lopez with 1.3 seconds left, helping …
Read More »Chargers rout Lions in Hall of Fame Game behind strong Trey Lance performance in preseason opener
The Los Angeles Chargers kicked off its 2025 NFL preseason with a beatdown over the Detroit Lions, 34-7, in the Hall of Fame Game. With the league honoring those entering the great Pro Football Hall of Fame across the street in Canton, Ohio, it was Trey Lance, the third overall …
Read More »Ram partners with Kaulig Racing as factory team for 2026 Craftsman Truck Series comeback
Ram is roaring back to NASCAR, and it has tapped Kaulig Racing to help make it happen. Ram officially confirmed on Saturday that Kaulig Racing, the young, aggressive team owned by Ohio-based entrepreneur Matt Kaulig, will become the anchor factory team for the truck maker’s return to NASCAR, starting with …
Read More »Browns cut Pro Bowl quarterback as team trims roster ahead of regular season
The Cleveland Browns trimmed their roster on Sunday and cut a quarterback following the team’s final preseason game of 2025 against the Los Angeles Rams. The Browns announced they released quarterback Tyler Huntley. The move trims the quarterback room down to four players, including Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, Dillon Gabriel …
Read More »American Madison Keys upset by unranked Renata Zarazúa in US Open first round
Madison Keys, the American tennis star ranked No. 6 in the world, is out after her first-round matchup at the 2025 U.S. Open did not go her way. Keys was upset by Renata Zarazúa, an unranked competitor from Mexico, 7-6 (12-10), 6-7 (3-7), 7-5, as the crowd was stunned at …
Read More »Cardinals' Willson Contreras tosses bat at own coach as he erupts at umpire
St. Louis Cardinals star Willson Contreras needed to keep an eye on his coaches rather than the ball on Monday night in the team’s 7-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Contreras was ejected after he struck out in the seventh inning. He erupted in anger at home plate umpire Derek …
Read More »Tommy DeVito heading to Patriots with mother's signature cutlets and homemade sauces, agent says
Tommy DeVito isn’t just moving teams in the NFL, he also has to move out of his childhood home. The New England Patriots claimed DeVito off waivers after the New York Giants cut him ahead of the 2025 season. The 27-year-old was not just a fan-favorite for his local New …
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