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Texans Exercise Fifth-Year Option on QB DeShaun Watson
The Houston Texans, fresh off of their second consecutive AFC South division title with quarterback DeShaun Watson at the helm of the team, surprising no one when they picked up their fifth-year option on the quarterback for the 2021 season.
https://twitter.com/FieldYates/status/1254941528671301632?s=20
Watson, who has made the Pro Bowl in each of the past two seasons, has burst onto the scene as...
Seattle Seahawks Cut Starters Justin Britt and D.J. Fluker
While Seattle Seahawks are getting ready to welcome the
rookies they selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, the team is also saying goodbye to
a couple of starters. According to ESPN, Seahawks are cutting center Justin
Britt and guard D.J. Fluker.
While coming unexpectedly, these two moves are not
surprising as they may seem. Both Britt and Fluker were facing tough
competition in their respective...
Bengals Take LSU’s QB Joe Burrow With No.1 Pick in 2020 NFL Draft
Cincinnati Bengals were the first one the clock when the
2020 NFL Draft officially started on Thursday night, and it's safe to say that
there were no surprises when they announced their pick. Bengals took LSU's
quarterback Joe Burrow first overall and officially kicked off a new era for
their franchise.
https://twitter.com/Bengals/status/1253480185401184256
Burrow joins Bengals after arguably the most impressive
season by a college QB in...
Ron Roenicke Named Red Sox Permanent Manager
The Boston Red Sox have named former interim skipper Ron Roenicke the team's permanent manager after a period that saw him at the helm of the Red Sox under an interim title.
https://twitter.com/Buster_ESPN/status/1253054002385899520?s=20
Former Sox manager Alex Cora was dismissed from his position in the wake of an MLB investigation that revealed his participation in a sign-stealing scandal while working for...
Red Sox Stripped of Draft Pick Due to Sign-Stealing Scandal
The Boston Red Sox, currently embroiled in a scandal related to the stealing of signs using video technology during the 2018 season, received the news that the Commissioner's Office would not be ignoring their actions on Wednesday.
They were handed a punishment that includes the loss of draft picks and the suspension of two staff members connected to the team.
https://twitter.com/RedSox/status/1253038771869810694?s=20
Boston...
76ers’ Coach Brett Brown Considered Benching Ben Simmons For Not Shooting 3s
Philadelphia 76ers' All-Star guard Ben Simmons is known for
being a reluctant long-range shooter and it appears this almost cost him his
starting job. According to the latest piece penned by ESPN's Jackie MacMullan,
76ers' head coach Brett Brown considered benching Simmons if he continued to
refuse shooting three-pointers.
Brown told MacMullan that he had a conversation with Simmons
and his parents last summer...
Jets and Defenseman Dustin Byfuglien Agree to Part Ways
Veteran defenseman Dustin Byfuglien and Winnipeg Jets are
going their separate ways. The two sides agreed to a contract termination over
the week, ending Byfuglien's time with the organization one year earlier than
scheduled.
Byfuglien hasn't played for the Jets at all this season, taking a leave of absence in September. The 35-year-old reportedly didn't have the intention to report by the...
Free Agent RF Yasiel Puig Says He Turned Down the Marlins
Despite being an attractive destination in terms of
lifestyle, Miami Marlins are having trouble attracting free agents. Just
recently, the team received a rejection from free agent right fielder Yasiel
Puig.
Puig recently had a chat with Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald in which he discussed contract offers he received from various teams in recent weeks. According to the 29-year-old, one...
Atlas and Santos Laguna President: Joining Liga MX and MLS Would Have Benefits
An idea that has long been floated around in soccer circles in North America was brought to the top of the headlines over the weekend after an influential president made a bold statement.
Santos Laguna and Atlas owner Alejandro Irarragorri stated in an interview that he thinks the best solution for raising the prestige of both Major League Soccer and...
Leonard Fournette Urges Jags to Sign Cam Newton
Since Jacksonville Jaguars still haven't figured out their
quarterback situation, the team's running back Leonard Fournette decided to
pitch an intriguing idea to his front office. According to Fournette, Jags
should sign the 2015's MVP Cam Newton.
Making an appearance on ESPN's First Take, Fournette said
that he believes Newton's experience and dynamic playmaking would benefit
Jacksonville and boost their offense.
"Cam went to...