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REPORT: Bears in contract negotiations with Teddy Bridgewater

REPORT: Bears in contract negotiations with Teddy Bridgewater

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 16, 2020

The Chicago Bears are in negotiations with free-agent quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, according to Mike Florio of Pro Talk Weekly. Florio predicts Bridgewater would start over incumbant starting quarterback...

PHILADELPHIA (Nov. 11, 2015)  Sailors from Navy Recruiting District Philadelphia greet players at halftime during a Veterans Day game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors at Wells Fargo Center.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Felicito Rustique/Released)

Christian Wood tests positive for coronavirus, Rudy Gobert issues apology

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

Update 9:06 p.m.: Christian Wood of the Detroit Pistons tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19, according to reports. Wood is currently in good health and exhibiting no symptoms. The former first-round...

REPORTS: NHL to suspend regular season

REPORTS: NHL to suspend regular season

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 12, 2020

According to NHL insider Pierre LeBrun, commissioner Gary Bettman plans to suspend the remainder of the NHL season, effective immediately. Reports indicate that Bettman reached out to clubs Thursday...

BREAKING: NBA suspends regular season indefinitely

BREAKING: NBA suspends regular season indefinitely

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 11, 2020

The NBA announced the suspension of the regular season after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for the novel coronavirus COVID-19. In a statement, the league announced that the suspension...

Greatest matches in Wrestlemania history - Part Three

Greatest matches in Wrestlemania history – Part Three

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 10, 2020

From Hulk Hogan’s groundshaking body slam to Seth Rollins’ infamous Money in the Bank cash-in, iconic moments and legendary contests helped morph Wrestlemania into the must-see, nostalgia-driven spectacle...

The argument for eliminating the NBA’s conference playoffs

Austin Dykstra, Writer March 10, 2020

The NBA does not shy away from change. Viewed as the most progressive league among the four major sports, the NBA made considerable changes to the game, including alterations to the All-Star game format,...

REPORT: Bears most logical fit for embattled quarterback

REPORT: Bears ‘most logical fit’ for embattled quarterback

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 7, 2020

With only 10 days left before NFL teams begin legally courting free agents, rumors are running rampant. While potential interests are still mired in the speculation stages, Matt Harmon of Yahoo! Sports...

BREAKING: Joakim Noah signs with title contender

BREAKING: Joakim Noah signs with title contender

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 6, 2020

The Los Angeles Clippers and free-agent center Joakim Noah have reportedly agreed to a 10-day contract, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Noah, who last appeared with the Memphis Grizzlies during...

WATCH: Patrick Kane scores picture perfect goal for 30th of season

WATCH: Patrick Kane scores picture perfect goal for 30th of season

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 5, 2020

Chicago Blackhawks' right winger reached the 30-goal threshold for the fourth time in the past five seasons with his first period goal against the Edmonton Oilers. With 5:26 remaining in the first period,...

NBA ball royaltyfree

Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum and the NBA’s next wave.

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief March 3, 2020

The NBA is is good hands. It's been a long-time since a faction of young basketball stars collectively penetrated the upper echelon of the NBA. With the stars of the mid-2000s departing for greener...

AL Central predictions: Sox rise, Tigers stay dormant

AL Central predictions: Sox rise, Tigers stay dormant

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2020

With Spring Training underway, it's time to predict which teams will emerge as viable contenders and which teams will take residence at the bottom of the standings. The American League (AL) Central appears...

WWE Super Showdown: Grades, Highlights and Analysis

WWE Super Showdown: Grades, Highlights and Analysis

Matthew Rago, Editor-in-Chief February 27, 2020

Tuwaiq Trophy Gauntlet Match;  Rey Mysterio vs. R-Truth vs. AJ Styles vs. Andrade vs. Erick Rowan vs. Bobby Lashley Highlights R-Truth channels John Cena for the Five-Knuckle Shuffle R-Truth...

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