Columbus, OH

When it comes to the NFL and the NFL Players Association, a disparity exists in bargaining power. One side is willing to use the nuclear option of shutting the game down for a full season, and one isn’t. Still, the fact that the players won’t go without missing a...

In push for 18 games, the NFLPA needs to drive a harder bargain

Denver, CO

Linebacker Shaquil Barrett, a two-time Super Bowl champion with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Denver Broncos, announced his retirement Saturday. "I'm ready to shift my full focus to my wife and kids and helping them realize there dreams," Barrett wrote as part of an Instagram post. "I've been thinking about this for a while and the decision has never been more clear then it is right now."

Shaquil Barrett Retires From NFL

Athlon Sports

On Monday, the NFL released its initial list for the "2024 NFL top 100 players,"  voted on by players. Even though he didn't complete a single pass in 2023, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers has made the rankings, falling in at No. 92.  The first release of the top 100 includes ...

Fans Unite In Agreement On Aaron Rodgers In NFL Top 100

Awful Announcing

Ever since the NFL expanded the regular season from 16 games to 17 games in 2021, the question has been when the league would expand to 18 games. Although the current CBA between the NFL and NFL Players Association doesn’t expire until 2031, the parties would be free to negotiate a further expansion if so Read more...
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NFL discussing major change

Emmanuel Ogbah, who spent the past four seasons with the Miami Dolphins, is signing a one-year deal with the franchise, according to his agents. Ogbah's contract is worth up to $5 million. The move comes after linebacker Shaquil Barrett, who had signed a one-year deal with the Dolphins in March...

Dolphins, Emmanuel Ogbah Reach One-Year Deal

Salt Lake City, UT

The Utah Jazz's interest in Brandin Podziemski is serious enough to keep the possibility of a Lauri Markkanen trade alive, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. It is believed that the Warriors prefer trading Jonathan Kuminga instead of Podziemski. The rumored trade offers for Markkanen include Moses Moody...

Jazz Interest In Brandin Podziemski Keeping Lauri Markkanen Trade Possible

Arike Ogunbowale set the WNBA All-Star scoring record with 34 points and was named the game's MVP after helping Team WNBA beat the U.S. Olympic team 117-109 on Saturday night. It was the second consecutive win for the WNBA All-Star team over the Olympians, who were also defeated in 2021. Ogunbowale was named MVP in that game too.

Arike Ogunbowale Leads Team WNBA To Win Over U.S. Olympic Team In ASG

The NFL is discussing adding another regular season game, meaning that this will get the regular season to 18 total games. The current NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement runs through 2030, meaning the league cannot unilaterally make the move, but it can be initiated and negotiated with the NFLPA. That would...

NFL discussing potential for 18-game NFL season

Green Bay, WI

Jordan Love won't participate in practice or any games this preseason until he and the Green Bay Packers sign a contract extension. "We completely understand where he's coming from," Green Bay general manager Brian Gutekunst said. When asked whether an extension could get done within a few days, Gutekunst said:...

Jordan Love Won't Practice, Play In Preseason Without New Deal

North Carolina State

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Asheville, NC

Town Talks

Thanks to Yahoo's comprehensive assessment, they have obtained a list detailing the worst fast-food chains in America. Surprisingly, North Carolina seems to have three locations for the number one spot holder.

North Carolina Hosts Three of America's Worst Fast-Food Chains, According to Yahoo

Pittsburgh, PA

Warren Sharp of Sharp Football ranked the Pittsburgh Steelers’ front seven as the third-best unit in the NFL. Only the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns’ front sevens were deemed better. “The strength of Pittsburgh’s defense is its pass rush, which generated pressure in 2.5 seconds or less...

Steelers Front Seven Ranked as One of the Best in NFL

Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati Reds have begun to inform other clubs that they are willing to part with players on expiring contracts, according to a report. The Reds were swept by the Washington Nationals coming out of the All-Star break and currently sit six games under .500. Cincinnati has a few interesting...

Report: Reds Willing To Move Rental Players

Miami, FL

The Miami Heat beat the Memphis Grizzlies 120-118 in overtime to win the 2024 Summer League title. Pelle Larsson scored the game-winning bucket for the Heat. "They did a good job guarding it. We have shooters everywhere and they want to help, and I just made it," said Larsson after the game.

Heat Beat Grizzlies To Win Summer League Title

USA TODAY Sports Media Group

NFL players still think very highly of Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker. After a down year in which he missed five games and did not break up a pass or have an interception, he still made the NFL Top 100 Players list in 2024.
NFL Network released, in reverse order, players No. 100-No. 81.
Baker comes in a No. 89. He was No. 73 last offseason.

89. Budda Baker #NFLTop100 pic.twitter.com/6dXH9013OT
— NFL (@NFL) July 23, 2024

It was the fifth consecutive offseason in which he was voted by players to be in the top 100.
He debuted in the top 100 in 2020, coming in at No. 97. In 2021, he ranked No. 19 and the last two years he was 67th and 73rd, respectively.
His making the top 100 has corresponded with his five consecutive Pro Bowl selections.
Baker, 28 years old, enters the final year of his contract. He had 87 total tackles, five for loss, last season.
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Budda Baker still in NFL Top 100 Players in 2024

Phoenix, AZ

The Phoenix Suns have hired Brent Barry as an assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer. Barry has spent the past six seasons working in the front office of the San Antonio Spurs after previously working in media. Barry was Vice President of Basketball Operations since 2018 and then became general manager of the Austin Spurs in 2023.

Brent Barry Hired By Suns As Assistant Coach

FanSided

Pittsburgh Steelers training camp is among us, and fans are looking forward to seeing their team hit the practice field. Soon 90 players on the summer roster will battle it out for a chance to remain on the 53-man roster this fall and carve out a role on the team.

Steelers Training Camp 2024 Schedule: Full List of Dates, Joint Practices, More

The Associated Press

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The day before the New England Patriots opened their first training camp in the post-Bill Belichick era, the head coach tabbed to replace the man who led the franchise to six Super Bowl wins said that veteran Jacoby Brissett is the team’s starting quarterback.

Patriots coach Jerod Mayo says veteran Jacoby Brissett opens camp as the team’s starting QB

As we inch closer to training camp, the main focus for the Denver Broncos remains quarterback. Over the next month or so, we’ll get a clearer idea of what Sean Payton will do in 2024. Will he ride with the rookie? Go with one of the two “veterans?”

Bo Nix ready to tackle Broncos quarterback competition

San Francisco, CA

A to Z Sports

Jerod Mayo fuels Brandon Aiyuk speculation with hint about Patriots' roster-building approach

New Orleans, LA

The New Orleans Saints are scheduled to start training camp practices on Wednesday, but the team decided to take care of some business before then. On Saturday, it was reported that New Orleans signed Rashid Shaheed to a contract extension. Shaheed, a receiver and returner, was already under contract for...

Saints extend explosive receiver and returner Rashid Shaheed ahead of training camp

NewsBreak

NFL, NFLPA Talking 18-Game Schedule At 'High Level'

The NFL and NFL Players Association have had discussions at a \"very high level\" over potentially adding an 18th regular-season game to the schedule. NFLPA executive...

The NFL and NFL Players Association have had discussions at a "very high level" over potentially adding an 18th regular-season game to the schedule. NFLPA executive...

NFL, NFLPA Talking 18-Game Schedule At 'High Level'

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