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NFL, Sports

Titans’ Derrick Henry on 99-yard TD run: ‘My main focus was getting positive yards’

Before the play, Derrick Henry had plenty of encouragement from his Tennessee Titans. The running back wasn’t thinking about a modest gain. Neither were those surrounding him.

NFL, Sports

Titans’ Derrick Henry on 99-yard TD run: ‘My main focus was getting positive yards’

Before the play, Derrick Henry had plenty of encouragement from his Tennessee Titans. The running back wasn’t thinking about a modest gain. Neither were those surrounding him.

NFL, Sports

Tim Brown on Terrell Owens: ‘I have nothing but big-brother love for him, but I know he doesn’t want my love’

Tim Brown would like to see Terrell Owens show up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on Aug. 4. Even if that isn’t going to happen, Brown would like to have a heart-to-heart conversation with his fellow Hall of Fame receiver just to let Owens know he cares and has his best interests in mind. However, Brown knows that he is one of the last people Owens would listen to.

NFL, Sports

Tim Brown on Terrell Owens: ‘I have nothing but big-brother love for him, but I know he doesn’t want my love’

Tim Brown would like to see Terrell Owens show up for the Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremonies on Aug. 4. Even if that isn’t going to happen, Brown would like to have a heart-to-heart conversation with his fellow Hall of Fame receiver just to let Owens know he cares and has his best interests in mind. However, Brown knows that he is one of the last people Owens would listen to.

NFL, Sports

Case Keenum: Vikings’ NFC title game loss ‘left a fire in my belly’ to win Super Bowl with Broncos

Looking back, Case Keenum doesn’t see much reason for the Minnesota Vikings to feel any sort of shame over their 38-7 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. It also continues to serve as motivation for the quarterback to take the next step with his new team, the Denver Broncos.

NFL, Sports

Case Keenum: Vikings’ NFC title game loss ‘left a fire in my belly’ to win Super Bowl with Broncos

Looking back, Case Keenum doesn’t see much reason for the Minnesota Vikings to feel any sort of shame over their 38-7 loss against the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game. It also continues to serve as motivation for the quarterback to take the next step with his new team, the Denver Broncos.

NFL, Sports

Panthers’ OC Norv Turner on Cam Newton: ‘We’re going to work hard to eliminate peaks and valleys’

Consistency. It’s what every coach wants from every player in the NFL. And it’s what new Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner is determined to get from his quarterback, Cam Newton.

NFL, Sports

Panthers’ OC Norv Turner on Cam Newton: ‘We’re going to work hard to eliminate peaks and valleys’

Consistency. It’s what every coach wants from every player in the NFL. And it’s what new Carolina Panthers offensive coordinator Norv Turner is determined to get from his quarterback, Cam Newton.

MLB, Sports

MLB Network Radio & Barstool Radio take over the All-Star Game

The 89th MLB All-Star Game is heading to the nation’s capital and SiriusXM is doing it bigger than ever with an hour-long interview between Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Commissioner Rob Manfred, live shows from Barstool Radio, and of course, coverage of the Midsummer Classic, Home Run Derby and more.

MLB, Sports

MLB Network Radio & Barstool Radio take over the All-Star Game

The 89th MLB All-Star Game is heading to the nation’s capital and SiriusXM is doing it bigger than ever with an hour-long interview between Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Commissioner Rob Manfred, live shows from Barstool Radio, and of course, coverage of the Midsummer Classic, Home Run Derby and more.

NFL, Sports

Connor Barwin has drawn interest from ‘a number of teams’

Connor Barwin has spent nine seasons in the NFL as a linebacker and defensive end. He fully expects to play a 10th. The free agent said “a number of teams” have expressed interest in signing him. He believes he’ll have a deal in place within a couple weeks, likely right before most of the league’s training camps open.

NFL, Sports

Connor Barwin has drawn interest from ‘a number of teams’

Connor Barwin has spent nine seasons in the NFL as a linebacker and defensive end. He fully expects to play a 10th. The free agent said “a number of teams” have expressed interest in signing him. He believes he’ll have a deal in place within a couple weeks, likely right before most of the league’s training camps open.

NFL, Sports

Eli Manning on Giants’ decision not draft QB: ‘I want to prove them right’

Eli Manning fully understands what the New York Giants’ decision not to select a quarterback with the second overall pick of last April’s NFL Draft means. The Giants determined that going with running back Saquon Barkley instead of Manning’s replacement was the better option, because they have faith the two-time Super Bowl MVP can still lead them to another Super Bowl crown.

NFL, Sports

Eli Manning on Giants’ decision not draft QB: ‘I want to prove them right’

Eli Manning fully understands what the New York Giants’ decision not to select a quarterback with the second overall pick of last April’s NFL Draft means. The Giants determined that going with running back Saquon Barkley instead of Manning’s replacement was the better option, because they have faith the two-time Super Bowl MVP can still lead them to another Super Bowl crown.

NFL, Sports

Ravens’ TE Hayden Hurst on Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson: ‘They trust me to go make a play’

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst felt he did some immediate bonding on quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson during offseason practices. Among the qualities Hurst liked best about Flacco and Jackson is that they “both rely on the … Continued

NFL, Sports

Ravens’ TE Hayden Hurst on Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson: ‘They trust me to go make a play’

Baltimore Ravens rookie tight end Hayden Hurst felt he did some immediate bonding on quarterbacks Joe Flacco and Lamar Jackson during offseason practices. Among the qualities Hurst liked best about Flacco and Jackson is that they “both rely on the … Continued

NFL, Sports

Bucs’ Cameron Brate calls Jameis Winston ‘a great teammate’

Jameis Winston’s three-game suspension stemming from an incident with a female Uber driver that the NFL ruled was in violation of its personal-conduct policy hasn’t changed the way at least one of his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates looks at him. Tight end Cameron Brate calls Winston a friend and continues to view the quarterback as the type of person with whom he is happy to spend time away from the game.

NFL, Sports

Bucs’ Cameron Brate calls Jameis Winston ‘a great teammate’

Jameis Winston’s three-game suspension stemming from an incident with a female Uber driver that the NFL ruled was in violation of its personal-conduct policy hasn’t changed the way at least one of his Tampa Bay Buccaneers teammates looks at him. Tight end Cameron Brate calls Winston a friend and continues to view the quarterback as the type of person with whom he is happy to spend time away from the game.

NFL, Sports

Bills’ Lorenzo Alexander: Guaranteed contracts ‘something players are always going to fight for’

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung tweeted this week about the NFLPA needing to make guaranteed contracts for players a priority when it negotiates a new collective bargaining agreement for the one that expires in 2020. Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, a member of the NFLPA’s executive committee, concurs and says it is something that the union will continue to seek.

NFL, Sports

Bills’ Lorenzo Alexander: Guaranteed contracts ‘something players are always going to fight for’

Los Angeles Chargers offensive tackle Russell Okung tweeted this week about the NFLPA needing to make guaranteed contracts for players a priority when it negotiates a new collective bargaining agreement for the one that expires in 2020. Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander, a member of the NFLPA’s executive committee, concurs and says it is something that the union will continue to seek.

NBA, Sports

Three things standing in the way of LeBron bringing a title to L.A.

Listen to around-the-clock coverage of all the offseason madness, and NBA Summer League, on SiriusXM NBA Radio.

NBA, Sports

Three things standing in the way of LeBron bringing a title to L.A.

Listen to around-the-clock coverage of all the offseason madness, and NBA Summer League, on SiriusXM NBA Radio.

NFL, Sports

LaDainian Tomlinson on Giants’ Saquan Barkley: ‘I’m honored that people do compare him to me’

Usually, it’s the other way around. It’s the rookie, who has yet to play a down in the NFL, saying how flattered he is to be compared with a Hall of Famer. But it was LaDainian Tomlinson, the former running back with a bronze bust in Canton, expressing his appreciation to the many observers who think New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley looks like a young LT.

NFL, Sports

LaDainian Tomlinson on Giants’ Saquan Barkley: ‘I’m honored that people do compare him to me’

Usually, it’s the other way around. It’s the rookie, who has yet to play a down in the NFL, saying how flattered he is to be compared with a Hall of Famer. But it was LaDainian Tomlinson, the former running back with a bronze bust in Canton, expressing his appreciation to the many observers who think New York Giants rookie Saquon Barkley looks like a young LT.

NFL, Sports

Cliff Avril: Kam Chancellor ‘making the right decision’ to retire

Cliff Avril probably played his final down in the NFL. The former member of the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions is relieved that one of his former Seahawk teammates, Kam Chancellor, is apparently following the same road.

NFL, Sports

Cliff Avril: Kam Chancellor ‘making the right decision’ to retire

Cliff Avril probably played his final down in the NFL. The former member of the Seattle Seahawks and Detroit Lions is relieved that one of his former Seahawk teammates, Kam Chancellor, is apparently following the same road.

NFL, Sports

John Johnson: Rams ready to handle high expectations

Thanks to the guidance of coach Sean McVay, safety John Johnson is convinced the Los Angeles Rams won’t become caught up in all of the hype of soaring expectations after last season’s 11-5 finish.

NFL, Sports

John Johnson: Rams ready to handle high expectations

Thanks to the guidance of coach Sean McVay, safety John Johnson is convinced the Los Angeles Rams won’t become caught up in all of the hype of soaring expectations after last season’s 11-5 finish.

NFL, Sports

Mark Dominik: Buccaneers are ‘not going to cut Jameis Winston’

Now that the NFL has suspended Jameis Winston for three games for violating its personal conduct policy, some pundits have said, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are poised to cut their franchise quarterback. Don’t believe that for a second, according to former Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik.

NFL, Sports

Mark Dominik: Buccaneers are ‘not going to cut Jameis Winston’

Now that the NFL has suspended Jameis Winston for three games for violating its personal conduct policy, some pundits have said, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are poised to cut their franchise quarterback. Don’t believe that for a second, according to former Buccaneers General Manager Mark Dominik.

NFL, Sports

Devin Funchess on Panthers’ WR competition: ‘Camp is going to tell the tale’

Wide receiver was an area the Carolina Panthers set out to upgrade during the offseason. Based on what Devin Funchess could see through organized team activity and mandatory minicamp practices, the competition should be intense.

NFL, Sports

Devin Funchess on Panthers’ WR competition: ‘Camp is going to tell the tale’

Wide receiver was an area the Carolina Panthers set out to upgrade during the offseason. Based on what Devin Funchess could see through organized team activity and mandatory minicamp practices, the competition should be intense.

NFL, Sports

Myles Jack: Jaguars’ AFC title game loss to Patriots ‘definitely a motivating factor’

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t having any problems tuning out the proverbial noise that they’re expected to be a strong postseason contender this year. Although it has been a long time since any such discussion surrounded the team during the offseason, the players need only have to consider one fact before feeling even the slightest temptation to become full of themselves.

NFL, Sports

Myles Jack: Jaguars’ AFC title game loss to Patriots ‘definitely a motivating factor’

The Jacksonville Jaguars aren’t having any problems tuning out the proverbial noise that they’re expected to be a strong postseason contender this year. Although it has been a long time since any such discussion surrounded the team during the offseason, the players need only have to consider one fact before feeling even the slightest temptation to become full of themselves.

NFL, Sports

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles prepares to return this season as backup QB

Nick Foles knows better than most how quickly life can change.

NFL, Sports

Super Bowl MVP Nick Foles prepares to return this season as backup QB

Nick Foles knows better than most how quickly life can change.

NFL, Sports

Broncos’ Chris Harris Jr.: Bradley Chubb ‘looks like a young Khalil Mack’

Chris Harris Jr., sees plenty of reason for excitement in the 2018 Denver Broncos. The standout cornerback expects improvement resulting from the additions of multiple newcomers, beginning with the Broncos’ first-round draft pick, defensive end Bradley Chubb from North Carolina State.

NFL, Sports

Broncos’ Chris Harris Jr.: Bradley Chubb ‘looks like a young Khalil Mack’

Chris Harris Jr., sees plenty of reason for excitement in the 2018 Denver Broncos. The standout cornerback expects improvement resulting from the additions of multiple newcomers, beginning with the Broncos’ first-round draft pick, defensive end Bradley Chubb from North Carolina State.

NFL, Sports

Vikings’ DC ‘really excited’ to have DT Sheldon Richardson

This offseason, the Vikings set out to not only take better advantage of those single-blocking matchups in the middle but also try to pull some of the additional blockers away from Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter. That was the thinking behind signing free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson.

NFL, Sports

Vikings’ DC ‘really excited’ to have DT Sheldon Richardson

This offseason, the Vikings set out to not only take better advantage of those single-blocking matchups in the middle but also try to pull some of the additional blockers away from Everson Griffen and Danielle Hunter. That was the thinking behind signing free-agent defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson.

NFL, Sports

With ‘more time’ to work on his body, free agent Karlos Dansby expects heavy steriods testing if he returns

Karlos Dansby calls his time away from football this offseason a “blessing,” because it has given the free-agent linebacker plenty of time to do what he loves best. One is spending more time with his children. Otherwise, Dansby has been making sure his 36-year-old body will be in top condition whenever he gets the call to sign with a team.

NFL, Sports

With ‘more time’ to work on his body, free agent Karlos Dansby expects heavy steriods testing if he returns

Karlos Dansby calls his time away from football this offseason a “blessing,” because it has given the free-agent linebacker plenty of time to do what he loves best. One is spending more time with his children. Otherwise, Dansby has been making sure his 36-year-old body will be in top condition whenever he gets the call to sign with a team.

NFL, Sports

Tre Boston on ‘soft’ NFL safety market: ‘It’s hard to see this foolishness go around for this long’

Tre Boston rattles off his accomplishments: Top five in the NFL with five interceptions last season, first on the Los Angeles Chargers in that category, second in tackles. And yet, there he is, still a free agent.

NFL, Sports

Tre Boston on ‘soft’ NFL safety market: ‘It’s hard to see this foolishness go around for this long’

Tre Boston rattles off his accomplishments: Top five in the NFL with five interceptions last season, first on the Los Angeles Chargers in that category, second in tackles. And yet, there he is, still a free agent.

NFL, Sports

T.J. Ward: ‘I don’t know what’s going on’ with NFL free-agent market

T.J. Ward is one of multiple NFL veteran safeties who remain unemployed in what he describes as a “strange offseason.”

NFL, Sports

T.J. Ward: ‘I don’t know what’s going on’ with NFL free-agent market

T.J. Ward is one of multiple NFL veteran safeties who remain unemployed in what he describes as a “strange offseason.”

NFL, Sports

Saints’ Alex Okafor on Drew Brees: ‘Nobody beats him to the facility. Nobody!’

It’s a favorite line when touting the leadership qualities of an NFL quarterback: First one to arrive, last one to leave. It sounds good, but how much does it really mean? In the view of New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor is concerned, when that point is made about Drew Brees, it means plenty.

NFL, Sports

Saints’ Alex Okafor on Drew Brees: ‘Nobody beats him to the facility. Nobody!’

It’s a favorite line when touting the leadership qualities of an NFL quarterback: First one to arrive, last one to leave. It sounds good, but how much does it really mean? In the view of New Orleans Saints defensive end Alex Okafor is concerned, when that point is made about Drew Brees, it means plenty.

NFL, Sports

John Ross on disappointing rookie year with Bengals: ‘Sometimes people don’t understand what a player’s going through’

The injuries were one thing. John Ross understood that all he could do with those was recover. The part with which the Cincinnati Bengals receiver struggled the most as a rookie last year was the pain from the criticism and second-guessing about the level of his desire to play in the NFL. Being limited to a mere 17 snaps during the 2017 season was something that bothered him more than anyone could have imagined.

NFL, Sports

John Ross on disappointing rookie year with Bengals: ‘Sometimes people don’t understand what a player’s going through’

The injuries were one thing. John Ross understood that all he could do with those was recover. The part with which the Cincinnati Bengals receiver struggled the most as a rookie last year was the pain from the criticism and second-guessing about the level of his desire to play in the NFL. Being limited to a mere 17 snaps during the 2017 season was something that bothered him more than anyone could have imagined.

Soccer, Sports

Don’t miss any of the action as the World Cup takes over SiriusXM

One week down and the 2018 FIFA World Cup has already delivered incredible action and storylines to match. Mexico took down Germany, Ronaldo is doing Ronaldo things, and tiny Iceland is holding its own against tournament favorites.

Soccer, Sports

Don’t miss any of the action as the World Cup takes over SiriusXM

One week down and the 2018 FIFA World Cup has already delivered incredible action and storylines to match. Mexico took down Germany, Ronaldo is doing Ronaldo things, and tiny Iceland is holding its own against tournament favorites.

NFL, Sports

Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan on Alex Smith: ‘You can already tell that he has a really good command of the offense’

For Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, what he saw of the team’s new quarterback, Alex Smith, during OTAs and mandatory minicamp has left him smiling.

NFL, Sports

Redskins’ Ryan Kerrigan on Alex Smith: ‘You can already tell that he has a really good command of the offense’

For Washington Redskins outside linebacker Ryan Kerrigan, what he saw of the team’s new quarterback, Alex Smith, during OTAs and mandatory minicamp has left him smiling.

NFL, Sports

Mike Mitchell: ‘There’s a lot of great free-agent safeties out there’

Mike Mitchell is noticing a clear trend. There are several veteran free-agent safeties, including Mitchell, in the open market.

NFL, Sports

Mike Mitchell: ‘There’s a lot of great free-agent safeties out there’

Mike Mitchell is noticing a clear trend. There are several veteran free-agent safeties, including Mitchell, in the open market.

NFL, Sports

Haason Reddick feels he’ll ‘be able to make a lot of plays’ in Cardinals’ new D

Haason Reddick is “definitely loving” his new position in the Arizona Cardinals’ new defense. Mainly an inside linebacker as a rookie last year, Reddick now finds himself full-time on the outside in the 4-3 scheme of first-year Cardinals coach Steve Wilks.

NFL, Sports

Haason Reddick feels he’ll ‘be able to make a lot of plays’ in Cardinals’ new D

Haason Reddick is “definitely loving” his new position in the Arizona Cardinals’ new defense. Mainly an inside linebacker as a rookie last year, Reddick now finds himself full-time on the outside in the 4-3 scheme of first-year Cardinals coach Steve Wilks.

NFL, Sports

Michael Irvin on Dez Bryant remaining a free agent: ‘I am surprised it’s gone on this long’

Michael Irvin doesn’t get it. The Hall of Famer still sees considerable talent in fellow former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. He still sees someone who can make a significant impact on an offense.

NFL, Sports

Michael Irvin on Dez Bryant remaining a free agent: ‘I am surprised it’s gone on this long’

Michael Irvin doesn’t get it. The Hall of Famer still sees considerable talent in fellow former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant. He still sees someone who can make a significant impact on an offense.

NFL, Sports

Vikings’ Adam Thielen ‘having fun’ learning new offense, new quarterback

Although John DeFilippo immediately followed Pat Shurmur as the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator this offseason, he did not maintain any of the scheme that was in place. That means wide receiver Adam Thielen and the rest of the incumbents have spent OTA and mandatory minicamp practices learning a new way of doing things.

NFL, Sports

Vikings’ Adam Thielen ‘having fun’ learning new offense, new quarterback

Although John DeFilippo immediately followed Pat Shurmur as the Minnesota Vikings’ offensive coordinator this offseason, he did not maintain any of the scheme that was in place. That means wide receiver Adam Thielen and the rest of the incumbents have spent OTA and mandatory minicamp practices learning a new way of doing things.

Golf, Sports

Watch Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy prove he could win the U.S. Open

This Thursday and Friday, Barstool Radio POWER 85 will broadcast live from Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, home of the 2018 U.S. Open. In preparing for the broadcast, Barstool Sports pres Dave Portnoy visited the historic course to answer a challenge: With an unlimited number of mulligans, could he win the U.S. Open?

Golf, Sports

Watch Barstool Sports’ Dave Portnoy prove he could win the U.S. Open

This Thursday and Friday, Barstool Radio POWER 85 will broadcast live from Shinnecock Hills Golf Course, home of the 2018 U.S. Open. In preparing for the broadcast, Barstool Sports pres Dave Portnoy visited the historic course to answer a challenge: With an unlimited number of mulligans, could he win the U.S. Open?

Entertainment, Music, Sports

Mix up your listening routine with 8 new shows!

Music fans, comedy nerds, sports fanatics and political insiders — rejoice! We have a new lineup of shows to freshen up your daily listening.

Entertainment, Music, Sports

Mix up your listening routine with 8 new shows!

Music fans, comedy nerds, sports fanatics and political insiders — rejoice! We have a new lineup of shows to freshen up your daily listening.

NFL, Sports

Former Colts coach: Andrew Luck’s ‘going to be back and he’s going to be better than ever’

Chuck Pagano hasn’t forgotten the sheer agony Andrew Luck experienced last season. The former Indianapolis Colts coach realizes what Luck’s not playing last season due to the lingering effects of the shoulder surgery he underwent in January, 2017, had on the team.

NFL, Sports

Former Colts coach: Andrew Luck’s ‘going to be back and he’s going to be better than ever’

Chuck Pagano hasn’t forgotten the sheer agony Andrew Luck experienced last season. The former Indianapolis Colts coach realizes what Luck’s not playing last season due to the lingering effects of the shoulder surgery he underwent in January, 2017, had on the team.

NFL, Sports

John DeFilippo: Kirk Cousins has ‘played very, very well’ in Vikings’ OTAs

When a player changes teams, he doesn’t simply change uniform colors. That’s the point new Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo drove home about the club’s new quarterback, Kirk Cousins.

NFL, Sports

John DeFilippo: Kirk Cousins has ‘played very, very well’ in Vikings’ OTAs

When a player changes teams, he doesn’t simply change uniform colors. That’s the point new Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator John DeFilippo drove home about the club’s new quarterback, Kirk Cousins.

NFL, Sports

Lions’ Jarrad Davis using offseason to improve upon strong rookie year

Statistically, Jarrad Davis had a strong rookie season with the Detroit Lions last year. Now, with a new defensive-minded head coach, Matt Patricia, and much more offseason time on his hands, Davis is focused on having an even better encore.

NFL, Sports

Lions’ Jarrad Davis using offseason to improve upon strong rookie year

Statistically, Jarrad Davis had a strong rookie season with the Detroit Lions last year. Now, with a new defensive-minded head coach, Matt Patricia, and much more offseason time on his hands, Davis is focused on having an even better encore.

NFL, Sports

Jim Miller, Pat Kirwan: Patriots won’t sign replacement if Julian Edelman suspension stands

What will the New England Patriots do about filling Julian Edelman’s void at receiver during his four-game stretch for his reported suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances? As far as Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan are concerned, the answer is nothing.

NFL, Sports

Jim Miller, Pat Kirwan: Patriots won’t sign replacement if Julian Edelman suspension stands

What will the New England Patriots do about filling Julian Edelman’s void at receiver during his four-game stretch for his reported suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances? As far as Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan are concerned, the answer is nothing.

NFL, Sports

James Lofton: Despite Julian Edelman’s suspension, receiver position for Patriots starts with Rob Gronkowski

James Lofton thinks the New England Patriots’ passing game will lose something because of Julian Edelman’s reported four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. Edelman is one of the best receivers in the league. And even though he’s returning from the torn ACL that sidelined him for all of last season, he was expected to add to a pass-catching corps that is missing Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks.

NFL, Sports

James Lofton: Despite Julian Edelman’s suspension, receiver position for Patriots starts with Rob Gronkowski

James Lofton thinks the New England Patriots’ passing game will lose something because of Julian Edelman’s reported four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing substances policy. Edelman is one of the best receivers in the league. And even though he’s returning from the torn ACL that sidelined him for all of last season, he was expected to add to a pass-catching corps that is missing Danny Amendola and Brandin Cooks.

NFL, Sports

Thurman Thomas: Making case for Bills to retire number ‘wasn’t done by myself’

Thurman Thomas has yet to stop beaming over the news that the Buffalo Bills plan to retire his No. 34 jersey on Oct. 29, when the team faces the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. He joins former teammates Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith in receiving the rare honor bestowed by the team.

NFL, Sports

Thurman Thomas: Making case for Bills to retire number ‘wasn’t done by myself’

Thurman Thomas has yet to stop beaming over the news that the Buffalo Bills plan to retire his No. 34 jersey on Oct. 29, when the team faces the New England Patriots on Monday Night Football. He joins former teammates Jim Kelly and Bruce Smith in receiving the rare honor bestowed by the team.

Sports

Listen LIVE as Justify looks to complete Triple Crown at Belmont Stakes

Listen LIVE to Justify’s attempt at the Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes.

Sports

Listen LIVE as Justify looks to complete Triple Crown at Belmont Stakes

Listen LIVE to Justify’s attempt at the Triple Crown in Belmont Stakes.

NFL, Sports

Carmen Policy recalls Dwight Clark’s journey from long-shot to ‘The Catch’

The mission was to scout the quarterback at Clemson, Steve Fuller, not find a receiver. The problem was there were no receivers around to catch passes from Fuller for the workout Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh was waiting for to begin on Clemson’s campus. As former Niners president and CEO Carmen Policy remembered for Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan on Movin’ The Chains, Walsh, in looking for someone to join Fuller on the field, happened to come across the seldom-used Clark.

NFL, Sports

Carmen Policy recalls Dwight Clark’s journey from long-shot to ‘The Catch’

The mission was to scout the quarterback at Clemson, Steve Fuller, not find a receiver. The problem was there were no receivers around to catch passes from Fuller for the workout Hall of Fame San Francisco 49ers coach Bill Walsh was waiting for to begin on Clemson’s campus. As former Niners president and CEO Carmen Policy remembered for Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan on Movin’ The Chains, Walsh, in looking for someone to join Fuller on the field, happened to come across the seldom-used Clark.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn on Browns’ LB corps: ‘Can I say it’s the best in the AFC North?’

Now that the Cleveland Browns have acquired Mychal Kendricks, their linebacking corps has gone from good to, arguably, great. That’s what former Browns quarterback and SiriusXM Blitz co-host Brady Quinn believes.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn on Browns’ LB corps: ‘Can I say it’s the best in the AFC North?’

Now that the Cleveland Browns have acquired Mychal Kendricks, their linebacking corps has gone from good to, arguably, great. That’s what former Browns quarterback and SiriusXM Blitz co-host Brady Quinn believes.

NFL, Sports

Chiefs’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif follows through on childhood goal to become a doctor

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is thriving in his NFL career as a starting right guard for the Kansas City Chiefs. But when the day comes, as it does for all players in the league, that he’ll need something else to do for a living, his fallback plan is as impressive as any.

NFL, Sports

Chiefs’ Laurent Duvernay-Tardif follows through on childhood goal to become a doctor

Laurent Duvernay-Tardif is thriving in his NFL career as a starting right guard for the Kansas City Chiefs. But when the day comes, as it does for all players in the league, that he’ll need something else to do for a living, his fallback plan is as impressive as any.

NFL, Sports

Redskins’ Jonathan Allen: ‘Health-wise, I do feel like him a hundred percent’

Jonathan Allen is running again. That, alone, is enough to keep the defensive end smiling through the Washington Redskins’ offseason workouts.

NFL, Sports

Redskins’ Jonathan Allen: ‘Health-wise, I do feel like him a hundred percent’

Jonathan Allen is running again. That, alone, is enough to keep the defensive end smiling through the Washington Redskins’ offseason workouts.

NFL, Sports

Nigel Bradham: ‘People are still doubting’ the Eagles

A year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles played the no-respect card to the hilt. It went a long way toward helping them win their first Super Bowl. So what will this year’s motivation be?

NFL, Sports

Nigel Bradham: ‘People are still doubting’ the Eagles

A year ago, the Philadelphia Eagles played the no-respect card to the hilt. It went a long way toward helping them win their first Super Bowl. So what will this year’s motivation be?

NBA, Sports

What is the one way the Cavs can beat Golden State in the NBA Finals?

SiriusXM NBA Radio is breaking down the fourth installment of this incredible rivalry around the clock.

NBA, Sports

What is the one way the Cavs can beat Golden State in the NBA Finals?

SiriusXM NBA Radio is breaking down the fourth installment of this incredible rivalry around the clock.

NFL, Sports

Jeff Fisher on potential NFL broadcast job: ‘I just wasn’t comfortable with that’

Jeff Fisher had never had the question asked of him publicly until Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan posed it during Tuesday’s edition of Movie’ The Chains. Has the former NFL coach received any feelers to become a television-network game analyst? “Yes, I have,” Fisher responded.

NFL, Sports

Jeff Fisher on potential NFL broadcast job: ‘I just wasn’t comfortable with that’

Jeff Fisher had never had the question asked of him publicly until Jim Miller and Pat Kirwan posed it during Tuesday’s edition of Movie’ The Chains. Has the former NFL coach received any feelers to become a television-network game analyst? “Yes, I have,” Fisher responded.

NFL, Sports

Former NFL official: ‘I don’t even know why they keep the kickoff in the game’

Jim Daopoulos just doesn’t get it. The former NFL official and current ESPN Monday Night Football Rules Analyst looks at the league’s dramatic rules changes to the kickoff to shrink the space of the play and slow collisions — effectively making it look more like a punt — and shakes his head.

NFL, Sports

Former NFL official: ‘I don’t even know why they keep the kickoff in the game’

Jim Daopoulos just doesn’t get it. The former NFL official and current ESPN Monday Night Football Rules Analyst looks at the league’s dramatic rules changes to the kickoff to shrink the space of the play and slow collisions — effectively making it look more like a punt — and shakes his head.

NFL, Sports

Art Rooney II on Steelers: ‘We feel good about where we are’

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished 13-3 last season. Although they fell short of the Super Bowl, the Steelers demonstrated their typical dominance. And this year doesn’t appear to be any different.

NFL, Sports

Art Rooney II on Steelers: ‘We feel good about where we are’

The Pittsburgh Steelers finished 13-3 last season. Although they fell short of the Super Bowl, the Steelers demonstrated their typical dominance. And this year doesn’t appear to be any different.

NFL, Sports

John Mara on Giants’ offseason: ‘So far, so good’

To say John Mara is cautiously optimistic about the New York Giants’ offseason would be an understatement. The New York Giants’ co-owner won’t allow himself to get caught up in the mostly positive reviews the team has received for an offseason in which it seemed to make a pair of strong hires in General Manager Dave Gettleman and coach John Mara, did solid drafting, and had good attendance for voluntary workouts.

NFL, Sports

John Mara on Giants’ offseason: ‘So far, so good’

To say John Mara is cautiously optimistic about the New York Giants’ offseason would be an understatement. The New York Giants’ co-owner won’t allow himself to get caught up in the mostly positive reviews the team has received for an offseason in which it seemed to make a pair of strong hires in General Manager Dave Gettleman and coach John Mara, did solid drafting, and had good attendance for voluntary workouts.

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Danica Patrick talks final Indy 500, dating NFL superstar & her temper

Danica Patrick sat down with SiriusXM Stars (Ch. 109) host Jenny McCarthy days before her final Indy 500 race. And the conversations took a lot of turns covering everything from her temper, the final race on Sunday and dating Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

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Danica Patrick talks final Indy 500, dating NFL superstar & her temper

Danica Patrick sat down with SiriusXM Stars (Ch. 109) host Jenny McCarthy days before her final Indy 500 race. And the conversations took a lot of turns covering everything from her temper, the final race on Sunday and dating Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

NFL, Sports

Packers CEO Mark Murphy ‘very hopeful’ for contract extension with Aaron Rodgers

The parameters have pretty well been set. Thanks largely to the five-year, $30-million contract extension quarterback Matt Ryan recently signed with the Atlanta Falcons, the Green Bay Packers now figure to have a clearer path to getting a similar deal done with their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

NFL, Sports

Packers CEO Mark Murphy ‘very hopeful’ for contract extension with Aaron Rodgers

The parameters have pretty well been set. Thanks largely to the five-year, $30-million contract extension quarterback Matt Ryan recently signed with the Atlanta Falcons, the Green Bay Packers now figure to have a clearer path to getting a similar deal done with their quarterback, Aaron Rodgers.

NFL, Sports

Al Riveron: NFL rules changes won’t spark ‘ejection-fest’

The NFL’s head of officiating doesn’t want the league’s ever-increasing efforts to make the game safer to be misunderstood. Yes, the NFL has revamped the rules for the kickoff that reduce the speed and space in which the play is made — effectively making it more closely resemble a punt — with the elimination of double-team blocking and the wedge. Yes, it has banned players from lowering their helmets and making contact with an opponent.

NFL, Sports

Al Riveron: NFL rules changes won’t spark ‘ejection-fest’

The NFL’s head of officiating doesn’t want the league’s ever-increasing efforts to make the game safer to be misunderstood. Yes, the NFL has revamped the rules for the kickoff that reduce the speed and space in which the play is made — effectively making it more closely resemble a punt — with the elimination of double-team blocking and the wedge. Yes, it has banned players from lowering their helmets and making contact with an opponent.

NFL, Sports

Damarious Randall says Browns ‘ready to win right now’

Cornerback/safety Damarious Randle believed he had been productive enough since joining the Packers as a first-round draft pick from Arizona State in 2015 to warrant remaining with them. The Packers had other ideas. And now Randle is ready to contribute to what he believes is going to be a dramatic turnaround for a team that has won one game in the past two seasons.

NFL, Sports

Damarious Randall says Browns ‘ready to win right now’

Cornerback/safety Damarious Randle believed he had been productive enough since joining the Packers as a first-round draft pick from Arizona State in 2015 to warrant remaining with them. The Packers had other ideas. And now Randle is ready to contribute to what he believes is going to be a dramatic turnaround for a team that has won one game in the past two seasons.

NFL, Sports

Baker Mayfield: Hard Knocks can be good for him and the Browns ‘if you handle it right’

Baker Mayfield knows all about the stigma attached to being an NFL team appearing on the HBO series Hard Knocks. All of those cameras and microphones capturing practically everything you do and say during training camp. To say the least, it all can be more than a little distracting. And all of those distractions by the annual summer invasion of a massive NFL Films crew have been considered by some as a cause for struggling once the season begins.

NFL, Sports

Baker Mayfield: Hard Knocks can be good for him and the Browns ‘if you handle it right’

Baker Mayfield knows all about the stigma attached to being an NFL team appearing on the HBO series Hard Knocks. All of those cameras and microphones capturing practically everything you do and say during training camp. To say the least, it all can be more than a little distracting. And all of those distractions by the annual summer invasion of a massive NFL Films crew have been considered by some as a cause for struggling once the season begins.

NFL, Sports

Lamar Jackson: Being drafted by Ravens was worth longer wait than he expected

Lamar Jackson thought for sure he’d be selected sooner than the final pick of the first round of last month’s NFL Draft. But after waiting and waiting, he finally heard from the Baltimore Ravens, who traded down to the 32nd choice to grab the former Louisville standout.

NFL, Sports

Lamar Jackson: Being drafted by Ravens was worth longer wait than he expected

Lamar Jackson thought for sure he’d be selected sooner than the final pick of the first round of last month’s NFL Draft. But after waiting and waiting, he finally heard from the Baltimore Ravens, who traded down to the 32nd choice to grab the former Louisville standout.

NFL, Sports

Nyheim Hines’ first reaction to Colts’ offensive playbook: ‘Wow!’

It’s Nyheim Hines’ nature to try to get a jump on things, so the running back wasted no time looking at his iPad containing the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive playbook before the team’s recent rookie minicamp. When the former North Carolina State standout opened it up, he could barely believe his eyes.

NFL, Sports

Nyheim Hines’ first reaction to Colts’ offensive playbook: ‘Wow!’

It’s Nyheim Hines’ nature to try to get a jump on things, so the running back wasted no time looking at his iPad containing the Indianapolis Colts’ offensive playbook before the team’s recent rookie minicamp. When the former North Carolina State standout opened it up, he could barely believe his eyes.

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Chris Jericho debuts new hard rock show on Octane

WWE legend and Fozzy frontman, Chris Jericho, hosts his very own monthly show on Sirius XM’s Octane (Ch. 37).

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Chris Jericho debuts new hard rock show on Octane

WWE legend and Fozzy frontman, Chris Jericho, hosts his very own monthly show on Sirius XM’s Octane (Ch. 37).

NFL, Sports

Chargers’ Anthony Lynn on getting college degree: ‘I just feel like I’m a better example’

Anthony Lynn kept putting it off. And putting it off. And putting it off. He was close to earning his college degree, but football kept getting in the way. First, it was his NFL playing career, then it was his coaching career, which saw him rise through the ranks to the position he received last year as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL, Sports

Chargers’ Anthony Lynn on getting college degree: ‘I just feel like I’m a better example’

Anthony Lynn kept putting it off. And putting it off. And putting it off. He was close to earning his college degree, but football kept getting in the way. First, it was his NFL playing career, then it was his coaching career, which saw him rise through the ranks to the position he received last year as head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers.

NFL, Sports

Brian Bosworth: Chuck Knox ‘impacted my life for the better’

They were only together for three seasons, but the Chuck Knox’s influence on Brian Bosworth was profound. For Bosworth, a linebacker who played on Knox’s Seattle Seahawks from 1987 through 1989, the recent passing of his former coach at age 86 hit like a “body blow” that Boz said was felt throughout the NFL.

NFL, Sports

Brian Bosworth: Chuck Knox ‘impacted my life for the better’

They were only together for three seasons, but the Chuck Knox’s influence on Brian Bosworth was profound. For Bosworth, a linebacker who played on Knox’s Seattle Seahawks from 1987 through 1989, the recent passing of his former coach at age 86 hit like a “body blow” that Boz said was felt throughout the NFL.

Sports

Terrell Owens: TD celebrations were to get mom’s attention

Soon-to-be Hall of Famer Terrell Owens stopped by SiriusXM NFL Radio recently to take us through his journey to Canton.

Sports

Terrell Owens: TD celebrations were to get mom’s attention

Soon-to-be Hall of Famer Terrell Owens stopped by SiriusXM NFL Radio recently to take us through his journey to Canton.

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5 channels to discover during SiriusXM’s free listening offer

Looking for a laugh? Want to listen to unfiltered, sports talk? Need to scratch that music itch with something new? SiriusXM always has you covered and here are five channels that you can’t miss! 

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5 channels to discover during SiriusXM’s free listening offer

Looking for a laugh? Want to listen to unfiltered, sports talk? Need to scratch that music itch with something new? SiriusXM always has you covered and here are five channels that you can’t miss! 

NFL, Sports

Bill Polian: ‘Approval should move pretty quickly’ on David Tepper’s purchase of Panthers

Former NFL executive Bill Polian sees the logic in David Tepper being the likely candidate to become the next owner of the Carolina Panthers, for whom Polian formerly served as general manager. Tepper reportedly is close to a deal to purchase the Panthers from Jerry Richardson.

NFL, Sports

Bill Polian: ‘Approval should move pretty quickly’ on David Tepper’s purchase of Panthers

Former NFL executive Bill Polian sees the logic in David Tepper being the likely candidate to become the next owner of the Carolina Panthers, for whom Polian formerly served as general manager. Tepper reportedly is close to a deal to purchase the Panthers from Jerry Richardson.

NFL, Sports

Former Saints OT Zach Strief: Mark Ingram ‘is a good guy’

On the field, Zach Strief helps clear paths for Mark Ingram. Off the field, the New Orleans Saints offensive tackle is no less determined to be as supportive as possible for the running back.

NFL, Sports

Former Saints OT Zach Strief: Mark Ingram ‘is a good guy’

On the field, Zach Strief helps clear paths for Mark Ingram. Off the field, the New Orleans Saints offensive tackle is no less determined to be as supportive as possible for the running back.

NFL, Sports

Joe Thomas to Browns’ top pick Baker Mayfield: ‘It’s OK if you don’t play in your first year’

Joe Thomas has seen previous Cleveland Browns rookie quarterbacks fail, time and again, to simply assume things will work out just fine for Baker Mayfield.

NFL, Sports

Joe Thomas to Browns’ top pick Baker Mayfield: ‘It’s OK if you don’t play in your first year’

Joe Thomas has seen previous Cleveland Browns rookie quarterbacks fail, time and again, to simply assume things will work out just fine for Baker Mayfield.

NBA, Sports

Why this postseason is already LeBron James’ greatest accomplishment

After 15 seasons in the NBA, three championships, and countless records, this might sound crazy but we’re saying it: This season’s run might be LeBron James’ greatest accomplishment as a player.

NBA, Sports

Why this postseason is already LeBron James’ greatest accomplishment

After 15 seasons in the NBA, three championships, and countless records, this might sound crazy but we’re saying it: This season’s run might be LeBron James’ greatest accomplishment as a player.

NFL, Sports

Cliff Avril on football future: ‘We’ll see what the doc says’

Cliff Avril is at peace with the prospect of never stepping onto a football field again. After the Seattle Seahawks released the defensive end with a failed physical designation because of a neck injury, he has focused on recovering and figuring out what to do next with his life.

NFL, Sports

Cliff Avril on football future: ‘We’ll see what the doc says’

Cliff Avril is at peace with the prospect of never stepping onto a football field again. After the Seattle Seahawks released the defensive end with a failed physical designation because of a neck injury, he has focused on recovering and figuring out what to do next with his life.

NFL, Sports

Raiders’ Maurice Hurst on irregular heartbeat: ‘I don’t think it’s anything of concern for myself’

Maurice Hurst fully anticipated slipping down the respective draft boards of NFL teams. As the former Michigan standout defensive tackle pointed out to Bruce Murray and Brady Quinn on the SiriusXM Blitz, “teams can get kind of freaked out on Draft Day.”

NFL, Sports

Raiders’ Maurice Hurst on irregular heartbeat: ‘I don’t think it’s anything of concern for myself’

Maurice Hurst fully anticipated slipping down the respective draft boards of NFL teams. As the former Michigan standout defensive tackle pointed out to Bruce Murray and Brady Quinn on the SiriusXM Blitz, “teams can get kind of freaked out on Draft Day.”

NFL, Sports

Bruce Arians ‘excited’ about moving to broadcast booth

After retiring as an NFL coach after last season, Bruce Arians couldn’t see putting a whole lot of distance between himself and the game that has consumed him for most of his life. That made it easy for the former Arizona Cardinals coach to accept an offer from CBS Sports to become a game analyst, joining Greg Gumbel and Trent Green in the booth while Jamie Erdahl handles sideline reporting.

NFL, Sports

Bruce Arians ‘excited’ about moving to broadcast booth

After retiring as an NFL coach after last season, Bruce Arians couldn’t see putting a whole lot of distance between himself and the game that has consumed him for most of his life. That made it easy for the former Arizona Cardinals coach to accept an offer from CBS Sports to become a game analyst, joining Greg Gumbel and Trent Green in the booth while Jamie Erdahl handles sideline reporting.

NFL, Sports

Marty Hurney: Panthers’ 1st-round WR D.J. Moore ‘gives us a little different skill set than we had’

It was close. The Carolina Panthers had the top two receiver prospects in the NFL Draft, D.J. Moore and Calvin Ridley, closely rated before making Moore, a former Maryland star, the 24th overall choice. The Atlanta Falcons picked Ridley, a former Alabama standout, 26th.

NFL, Sports

Marty Hurney: Panthers’ 1st-round WR D.J. Moore ‘gives us a little different skill set than we had’

It was close. The Carolina Panthers had the top two receiver prospects in the NFL Draft, D.J. Moore and Calvin Ridley, closely rated before making Moore, a former Maryland star, the 24th overall choice. The Atlanta Falcons picked Ridley, a former Alabama standout, 26th.

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See what happens: Rob Gronkowski + swimsuit model + guacamole

This week marked the 13th annual Covino & Rich Guac Off, and some special guests stopped by to taste test some delicious guacamole.

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See what happens: Rob Gronkowski + swimsuit model + guacamole

This week marked the 13th annual Covino & Rich Guac Off, and some special guests stopped by to taste test some delicious guacamole.

NFL, Sports

Bruce Allen on Redskins’ acquiring Alex Smith: ‘He was at the top of the list’

The Washington Redskins entered the 2018 NFL Draft the way all teams do: looking to add players who will make them better. The difference was, the Redskins took their first major step in that direction on March 14, when they made a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire veteran quarterback Alex Smith.

NFL, Sports

Bruce Allen on Redskins’ acquiring Alex Smith: ‘He was at the top of the list’

The Washington Redskins entered the 2018 NFL Draft the way all teams do: looking to add players who will make them better. The difference was, the Redskins took their first major step in that direction on March 14, when they made a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs to acquire veteran quarterback Alex Smith.

NFL, Sports

Kevin Colbert: Steelers felt Mason Rudolph belonged with draft’s top QBs

Ben Roethlisberger is 36 years old and nearing the end of an amazing career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are confident he can continue to be a top-level franchise quarterback for them, but they also know they eventually have to replace him.

NFL, Sports

Kevin Colbert: Steelers felt Mason Rudolph belonged with draft’s top QBs

Ben Roethlisberger is 36 years old and nearing the end of an amazing career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are confident he can continue to be a top-level franchise quarterback for them, but they also know they eventually have to replace him.

NFL, Sports

Pat Shurmur on Giants’ QB situation: ‘We’re all in on Eli’

Well before the New York Giants used the second overall pick of the NFL Draft on running back Saquon Barkley, new coach Pat Shurmur took a closer look at what he had at quarterback.

NFL, Sports

Pat Shurmur on Giants’ QB situation: ‘We’re all in on Eli’

Well before the New York Giants used the second overall pick of the NFL Draft on running back Saquon Barkley, new coach Pat Shurmur took a closer look at what he had at quarterback.

NFL, Sports

Harrison Phillips’ wrestling background made him natural pick for Bills

When the head coach is a former high school wrestling standout, it only stands to reason that a college prospect with a similar background is going to have some added appeal. That was the case when Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott took a closer look at Stanford defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, whom the team made a third-round pick in the NFL Draft last Friday night.

NFL, Sports

Harrison Phillips’ wrestling background made him natural pick for Bills

When the head coach is a former high school wrestling standout, it only stands to reason that a college prospect with a similar background is going to have some added appeal. That was the case when Buffalo Bills coach Sean McDermott took a closer look at Stanford defensive tackle Harrison Phillips, whom the team made a third-round pick in the NFL Draft last Friday night.

NFL, Sports

Brandon Beane: Bills built draft capital, but ‘didn’t just want to throw it all away’

The Buffalo Bills addressed two of their biggest needs in the first round of the NFL Draft. Time will tell whether former Wyoming star Josh Allen proves to be their long-term answer at quarterback and former Virginia Tech standout Tremaine Edmunds becomes a fixture at linebacker in a defense that has struggled the past three seasons.

NFL, Sports

Brandon Beane: Bills built draft capital, but ‘didn’t just want to throw it all away’

The Buffalo Bills addressed two of their biggest needs in the first round of the NFL Draft. Time will tell whether former Wyoming star Josh Allen proves to be their long-term answer at quarterback and former Virginia Tech standout Tremaine Edmunds becomes a fixture at linebacker in a defense that has struggled the past three seasons.

NFL, Sports

Josh Rosen was destined to become a top-flight QB

Josh Rosen remembers the stories from his parents. As a baby, he always loved showing off that passing arm that is about to make him a first-round pick in the NFL Draft … and a very wealthy man.

NFL, Sports

Josh Rosen was destined to become a top-flight QB

Josh Rosen remembers the stories from his parents. As a baby, he always loved showing off that passing arm that is about to make him a first-round pick in the NFL Draft … and a very wealthy man.

NFL, Sports

Sam Darnold: ‘Everyone wants to be No. 1’

They have been polite, saying the right things and flashing their biggest smiles. But let’s face it. The quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft all want the same thing: to be the top overall pick. All the politeness in the world won’t change that.

NFL, Sports

Sam Darnold: ‘Everyone wants to be No. 1’

They have been polite, saying the right things and flashing their biggest smiles. But let’s face it. The quarterbacks in this year’s NFL Draft all want the same thing: to be the top overall pick. All the politeness in the world won’t change that.

NFL, Sports

Is the next Tom Brady in the 2018 NFL Draft?

Every NFL Draft holds the potential for introducing the next superstars of the game, but there’s something so appropriate about holding the 2018 festivities at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This is going to be huge.

NFL, Sports

Is the next Tom Brady in the 2018 NFL Draft?

Every NFL Draft holds the potential for introducing the next superstars of the game, but there’s something so appropriate about holding the 2018 festivities at Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, Texas. This is going to be huge.

NFL, Sports

For Brian O’Neill, ‘no looking back’ after successful switch from tight end to offensive tackle

To look at the University of Pittsburgh’s Brian O’Neill, all 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds of him, you’d assume he spent his entire football life as an offensive lineman. Not so. ‘I was learning football all over again’ As recent as … Continued

NFL, Sports

For Brian O’Neill, ‘no looking back’ after successful switch from tight end to offensive tackle

To look at the University of Pittsburgh’s Brian O’Neill, all 6-foot-7 and 305 pounds of him, you’d assume he spent his entire football life as an offensive lineman. Not so. ‘I was learning football all over again’ As recent as … Continued

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Lamar Jackson’s visit to Patriots ‘makes sense for a lot of reasons’

Brady Quinn totally gets it, even if there are many other people who might not. To the former NFL quarterback, Lamar Jackson’s pre-draft visit to the New England Patriots “makes sense for a lot of reasons,” Quinn said while co-hosting with Bruce Murray on the SiriusXM Blitz.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Lamar Jackson’s visit to Patriots ‘makes sense for a lot of reasons’

Brady Quinn totally gets it, even if there are many other people who might not. To the former NFL quarterback, Lamar Jackson’s pre-draft visit to the New England Patriots “makes sense for a lot of reasons,” Quinn said while co-hosting with Bruce Murray on the SiriusXM Blitz.

NFL, Sports

If NFL could take more time to put together schedule, it would

You think 11 weeks was a long time for the NFL to put together its 2018 schedule that was revealed Thursday night? If it were up to the people to assembled it, the dates and times of games wouldn’t come out until after next week’s draft.

NFL, Sports

If NFL could take more time to put together schedule, it would

You think 11 weeks was a long time for the NFL to put together its 2018 schedule that was revealed Thursday night? If it were up to the people to assembled it, the dates and times of games wouldn’t come out until after next week’s draft.

NFL, Sports

Nick Chubb enjoys making pre-draft process a family affair

Nick Chubb’s journey to the NFL has played out more publicly than those of many other prospects in the Class of 2018. With the notable exception, that is, of his cousin, Bradley Chubb.

NFL, Sports

Nick Chubb enjoys making pre-draft process a family affair

Nick Chubb’s journey to the NFL has played out more publicly than those of many other prospects in the Class of 2018. With the notable exception, that is, of his cousin, Bradley Chubb.

NFL, Sports

Paul Posluszny: Jaguars ‘expect to have success, willing to put in the work’

Of all of Paul Posluszny’s accomplishments during 11 seasons as an NFL linebacker, the biggest had nothing to do with individual achievement.

NFL, Sports

Paul Posluszny: Jaguars ‘expect to have success, willing to put in the work’

Of all of Paul Posluszny’s accomplishments during 11 seasons as an NFL linebacker, the biggest had nothing to do with individual achievement.

NHL, Sports

Is a first-year expansion team really the Stanley Cup favorite?

When you think first-year expansion teams, more than a few wins all season – regardless of sport – is all a fan can reasonably expect.

NHL, Sports

Is a first-year expansion team really the Stanley Cup favorite?

When you think first-year expansion teams, more than a few wins all season – regardless of sport – is all a fan can reasonably expect.

NFL, Sports

Denzel Ward: Playing with top-rated corners at Ohio State ‘elevated my game’

When Denzel Ward was a cornerback at Ohio State, he didn’t have to go very far to find top-level competition.

NFL, Sports

Denzel Ward: Playing with top-rated corners at Ohio State ‘elevated my game’

When Denzel Ward was a cornerback at Ohio State, he didn’t have to go very far to find top-level competition.

NFL, Sports

Rams’ Todd Gurley on Sean McVay: ‘His offensive mind is like no other’

There were plenty of reasons the Los Angeles Rams improved from 4-12 in 2016 to 11-5 last season, but Todd Gurley knows who the driving force behind it all was.

NFL, Sports

Rams’ Todd Gurley on Sean McVay: ‘His offensive mind is like no other’

There were plenty of reasons the Los Angeles Rams improved from 4-12 in 2016 to 11-5 last season, but Todd Gurley knows who the driving force behind it all was.

NFL, Sports

James Washington compares himself to Dez Bryant … and wants to join Cowboys!

If James Washington has his way, he’ll continue following in the path of fellow former Oklahoma State standout Dez Bryant all the way to the Dallas Cowboys, who parted ways with Bryant Friday.

NFL, Sports

James Washington compares himself to Dez Bryant … and wants to join Cowboys!

If James Washington has his way, he’ll continue following in the path of fellow former Oklahoma State standout Dez Bryant all the way to the Dallas Cowboys, who parted ways with Bryant Friday.

NFL, Sports

Dion Lewis on Titans backfield pairing with Derrick Henry: ‘They’re going to use both of us’

Dion Lewis believes he and his new backfield partner, Derrick Henry, will be plenty productive for the Tennessee Titans this season.

NFL, Sports

Dion Lewis on Titans backfield pairing with Derrick Henry: ‘They’re going to use both of us’

Dion Lewis believes he and his new backfield partner, Derrick Henry, will be plenty productive for the Tennessee Titans this season.

NFL, Sports

James Lofton: ‘I think Dez Bryant wants to be a Cowboy’

James Lofton, a Hall of Fame receiver and SiriusXM NFL Radio co-host, thinks the best result for the meeting between Dez Bryant and team owner Jerry Jones would be for Bryant to remain with the Cowboys.

NFL, Sports

James Lofton: ‘I think Dez Bryant wants to be a Cowboy’

James Lofton, a Hall of Fame receiver and SiriusXM NFL Radio co-host, thinks the best result for the meeting between Dez Bryant and team owner Jerry Jones would be for Bryant to remain with the Cowboys.

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Find your next obsession with NEW music, comedy & politics shows

We have a new lineup of shows to freshen up your daily listening.

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Find your next obsession with NEW music, comedy & politics shows

We have a new lineup of shows to freshen up your daily listening.

NFL, Sports

Bradley Chubb says ending up with Giants would be ‘amazing’

After the New York Giants traded away defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, conventional wisdom strongly suggested they would select the draft’s top-rated player at Paul’s position: Bradley Chubb of North Carolina State.

NFL, Sports

Bradley Chubb says ending up with Giants would be ‘amazing’

After the New York Giants traded away defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul, conventional wisdom strongly suggested they would select the draft’s top-rated player at Paul’s position: Bradley Chubb of North Carolina State.

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Is Ronda Rousey set to take over the WWE?

Rousey, along with tag team partner Kurt Angle, put on arguably the best match of the night.

Pop Culture, Sports, TV, WWE

Is Ronda Rousey set to take over the WWE?

Rousey, along with tag team partner Kurt Angle, put on arguably the best match of the night.

NFL, Sports

Eric Ebron chooses Colts because Andrew Luck ‘is a great quarterback’

Eric Ebron knows that Andrew Luck is still working his way back from shoulder surgery. However, the Indianapolis Colts’ recently acquired tight end leaned on his faith that he will eventually be catching passes from Luck when he chose his new team.

NFL, Sports

Eric Ebron chooses Colts because Andrew Luck ‘is a great quarterback’

Eric Ebron knows that Andrew Luck is still working his way back from shoulder surgery. However, the Indianapolis Colts’ recently acquired tight end leaned on his faith that he will eventually be catching passes from Luck when he chose his new team.

NFL, Sports

Landon Collins on Giants’ struggles in 2017: ‘We can’t go through that again’

For safety Landon Collins, one of the discouraging parts of the 2017 season he doesn’t want to see repeated is the acrimony among members of the Giants’ secondary. Collins told Bruce Murray and Phil Savage on the SiriusXM Blitz that steps have been taken among the team’s defensive backs to mend any lingering hard feelings and create cohesion.

NFL, Sports

Landon Collins on Giants’ struggles in 2017: ‘We can’t go through that again’

For safety Landon Collins, one of the discouraging parts of the 2017 season he doesn’t want to see repeated is the acrimony among members of the Giants’ secondary. Collins told Bruce Murray and Phil Savage on the SiriusXM Blitz that steps have been taken among the team’s defensive backs to mend any lingering hard feelings and create cohesion.

NFL, Sports

Brandin Cooks’ value to Rams goes beyond catching passes

The Los Angeles Rams acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks to be another difference-making component to their explosive passing game. They are likely to get much more.

NFL, Sports

Brandin Cooks’ value to Rams goes beyond catching passes

The Los Angeles Rams acquired wide receiver Brandin Cooks to be another difference-making component to their explosive passing game. They are likely to get much more.

NFL, Sports

Orlando Scandrick ‘really clicked’ with Redskins’ coaches

For cornerback Orlando Scandrick, the decision to sign with the Washington Redskins after 10 seasons of facing them as a member of the Dallas Cowboys had nothing to do with jumping to an NFC East rival to spite his former team.

NFL, Sports

Orlando Scandrick ‘really clicked’ with Redskins’ coaches

For cornerback Orlando Scandrick, the decision to sign with the Washington Redskins after 10 seasons of facing them as a member of the Dallas Cowboys had nothing to do with jumping to an NFC East rival to spite his former team.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Johnny Manziel’s criticism of Browns ‘sounds like excuses’

Brady Quinn continues to pay close enough attention to the Browns to believe they were wrongfully called out by Manziel for failing to recognize he wasn’t mentally prepared to do what was necessary to live up to the first-round draft pick they invested in him in 2014.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Johnny Manziel’s criticism of Browns ‘sounds like excuses’

Brady Quinn continues to pay close enough attention to the Browns to believe they were wrongfully called out by Manziel for failing to recognize he wasn’t mentally prepared to do what was necessary to live up to the first-round draft pick they invested in him in 2014.

Golf, Sports

Is Tiger Woods primed for a fifth Masters victory?

SiriusXM is offering live hole-by-hole commentary of The Masters each day of the tournament.

Golf, Sports

Is Tiger Woods primed for a fifth Masters victory?

SiriusXM is offering live hole-by-hole commentary of The Masters each day of the tournament.

NFL, Sports

Josh Sitton follows former Bears coaches to Dolphins

Knowing an overhaul to the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff was inevitable, guard New Dolphins guard Josh Sitton saw what he hoped would be an ideal landing spot after his imminent departure as a free agent. Wherever his two favorite former Bears coaches ended up, of course.

NFL, Sports

Josh Sitton follows former Bears coaches to Dolphins

Knowing an overhaul to the Chicago Bears’ coaching staff was inevitable, guard New Dolphins guard Josh Sitton saw what he hoped would be an ideal landing spot after his imminent departure as a free agent. Wherever his two favorite former Bears coaches ended up, of course.

NFL, Sports

Ryan Jensen: Signing with Buccaneers put him in ‘win-now type of situation’

Ryan Jensen signed a record contract for an NFL center with the Buccaneers ($42 million over four years), in part because they’re a team he believes provides the best chance for immediate success.

NFL, Sports

Ryan Jensen: Signing with Buccaneers put him in ‘win-now type of situation’

Ryan Jensen signed a record contract for an NFL center with the Buccaneers ($42 million over four years), in part because they’re a team he believes provides the best chance for immediate success.

NFL, Sports

After year off for health’s sake, Su’a Cravens ready to help Broncos

After being medically cleared to return from a concussion while sitting out the 2017 campaign, safety Su’a Cravens was ready to return. And on Thursday, the Redskins traded him to the Denver Broncos.

NFL, Sports

After year off for health’s sake, Su’a Cravens ready to help Broncos

After being medically cleared to return from a concussion while sitting out the 2017 campaign, safety Su’a Cravens was ready to return. And on Thursday, the Redskins traded him to the Denver Broncos.

NFL, Sports

Mike Pereira: Lowering-helmet rule ‘going to be impossible to officiate’

NFL former head of officiating Mike Pereira doesn’t like the idea the new lowering-the-head rule, nor does he think it’s the solution to the NFL’s efforts to remove the helmet as a tool/weapon when initiating contact.

NFL, Sports

Mike Pereira: Lowering-helmet rule ‘going to be impossible to officiate’

NFL former head of officiating Mike Pereira doesn’t like the idea the new lowering-the-head rule, nor does he think it’s the solution to the NFL’s efforts to remove the helmet as a tool/weapon when initiating contact.

MLB, Sports

Hear every single MLB game of the 2018 season on SiriusXM

It’s time to dust off that old glove because Major League Baseball is back, and SiriusXM is home (and away) to every single game of the 2018 season. 

MLB, Sports

Hear every single MLB game of the 2018 season on SiriusXM

It’s time to dust off that old glove because Major League Baseball is back, and SiriusXM is home (and away) to every single game of the 2018 season. 

NFL, Sports

Titans safety Kevin Byard says new lowering-head rule is ‘definitely going to change the game’

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard is struggling to wrap his mind around the league’s new rule that calls for a 15-yard penalty and possible ejection if a player lowers his head and makes contact with another player.

NFL, Sports

Titans safety Kevin Byard says new lowering-head rule is ‘definitely going to change the game’

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard is struggling to wrap his mind around the league’s new rule that calls for a 15-yard penalty and possible ejection if a player lowers his head and makes contact with another player.

NFL, Sports

Rich McKay: NFL needs to get helmet out of the game ‘by penalizing it’

In a surprise move, the NFL announced at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., a new rule that calls for a player to be penalized 15 yards and possibly ejected whenever he lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent.

NFL, Sports

Rich McKay: NFL needs to get helmet out of the game ‘by penalizing it’

In a surprise move, the NFL announced at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., a new rule that calls for a player to be penalized 15 yards and possibly ejected whenever he lowers his head to initiate and make contact with his helmet against an opponent.

NFL, Sports

Jay Gruden ‘anxious to get started’ with new Redskins QB Alex Smith

As far as Jay Gruden is concerned, the Washington Redskins’ offseason has been a success. It began with the trade that sent quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Redskins.

NFL, Sports

Jay Gruden ‘anxious to get started’ with new Redskins QB Alex Smith

As far as Jay Gruden is concerned, the Washington Redskins’ offseason has been a success. It began with the trade that sent quarterback Alex Smith from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Redskins.

NFL, Sports

Jon Gruden doesn’t think NFL’s proposed new catch rule will resolve anything

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is not among the coaches who believes that the NFL’s proposed change to the catch-no catch rule provides a solution to making more correct calls.

NFL, Sports

Jon Gruden doesn’t think NFL’s proposed new catch rule will resolve anything

Oakland Raiders coach Jon Gruden is not among the coaches who believes that the NFL’s proposed change to the catch-no catch rule provides a solution to making more correct calls.

NFL, Sports

Travis Kelce: Patrick Mahomes ‘can be the best in the league this year’

Travis Kelce is ready for a significant change to the Kansas City Chiefs’ passing game in the 2018 season.

NFL, Sports

Travis Kelce: Patrick Mahomes ‘can be the best in the league this year’

Travis Kelce is ready for a significant change to the Kansas City Chiefs’ passing game in the 2018 season.

NFL, Sports

Jason McCourty: Being teammates with twin brother ‘a dream come true for us’

Jason and Devin McCourty were football teammates in Pop Warner, high school, and college. Then, once they reached the NFL after forming a cornerback duo at Rutgers University, the twin brothers went their separate ways … for nine seasons. Now, they’re back together.

NFL, Sports

Jason McCourty: Being teammates with twin brother ‘a dream come true for us’

Jason and Devin McCourty were football teammates in Pop Warner, high school, and college. Then, once they reached the NFL after forming a cornerback duo at Rutgers University, the twin brothers went their separate ways … for nine seasons. Now, they’re back together.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Sam Darnold ‘didn’t do anything to hurt himself’ at USC Pro Day

There was a lot of talk about the rain, that it helped Sam Darnold prove to NFL talent-evaluators he can handle adverse weather. Brady Quinn, for one, wasn’t buying that.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Sam Darnold ‘didn’t do anything to hurt himself’ at USC Pro Day

There was a lot of talk about the rain, that it helped Sam Darnold prove to NFL talent-evaluators he can handle adverse weather. Brady Quinn, for one, wasn’t buying that.

Sports

Jim Rome and CBS Sports Radio are now on SiriusXM

Jim Rome has a home on SiriusXM. 

Sports

Jim Rome and CBS Sports Radio are now on SiriusXM

Jim Rome has a home on SiriusXM. 

NFL, Sports

Josh Allen on Wyoming Pro Day: ‘My schedule’s pretty jammed packed’

When you’re presumed to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the NFL Draft, you tend to draw a lot of attention. That’s the case with former Wyoming standout Josh Allen, especially as he gets ready for Friday’s Pro Day in Laramie.

NFL, Sports

Josh Allen on Wyoming Pro Day: ‘My schedule’s pretty jammed packed’

When you’re presumed to be one of the top quarterback prospects in the NFL Draft, you tend to draw a lot of attention. That’s the case with former Wyoming standout Josh Allen, especially as he gets ready for Friday’s Pro Day in Laramie.

NFL, Sports

Paul Richardson on joining the Redskins: ‘Where I’ll fit in is perfect’

Former Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson is thrilled to be joining the Redskins, who have both the role that suits his skills and the quarterback in Alex Smith who can take advantage of them.

NFL, Sports

Paul Richardson on joining the Redskins: ‘Where I’ll fit in is perfect’

Former Seahawks wide receiver Paul Richardson is thrilled to be joining the Redskins, who have both the role that suits his skills and the quarterback in Alex Smith who can take advantage of them.

NFL, Sports

Allen Robinson finds ‘perfect match’ with Bears

For Allen Robinson, there never was much of a question about which teams showing interest in him as a free agent would provide the best landing spot. It was always the Chicago Bears.

NFL, Sports

Allen Robinson finds ‘perfect match’ with Bears

For Allen Robinson, there never was much of a question about which teams showing interest in him as a free agent would provide the best landing spot. It was always the Chicago Bears.

NFL, Sports

Kyle Williams hasn’t ‘exhausted’ himself in pursuit of championship ‘dream’ with Bills

Kyle Williams’ hunger to win a championship with the Buffalo Bills drove him to return to the team for a 13th season.

NFL, Sports

Kyle Williams hasn’t ‘exhausted’ himself in pursuit of championship ‘dream’ with Bills

Kyle Williams’ hunger to win a championship with the Buffalo Bills drove him to return to the team for a 13th season.

NFL, Sports

Cameron Brate on new contract with Buccaneers: ‘I never really envisioned it’

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Cameron Brate not once, not twice, but three times.

NFL, Sports

Cameron Brate on new contract with Buccaneers: ‘I never really envisioned it’

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers cut Cameron Brate not once, not twice, but three times.

College Basketball, ESPNU Special, Sports

From Cinderellas to March contenders: SiriusXM is all over the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is underway, and that means SiriusXM is covering every second of every game from now until a champion is crowned in April.

College Basketball, ESPNU Special, Sports

From Cinderellas to March contenders: SiriusXM is all over the NCAA Tournament

The NCAA Tournament is underway, and that means SiriusXM is covering every second of every game from now until a champion is crowned in April.

Lifestyle, Music, NASCAR, News and Issues, PGA, Sports

What’s new on our music, sports, talk & entertainment channels

Whether you’re a music nerd, political guru, talk show enthusiast or sports fanatic, our new shows will have you hooked!

Lifestyle, Music, NASCAR, News and Issues, PGA, Sports

What’s new on our music, sports, talk & entertainment channels

Whether you’re a music nerd, political guru, talk show enthusiast or sports fanatic, our new shows will have you hooked!

NFL, Sports

K.J. Wright: Seahawks’ offseason ‘hurt pretty bad’ with losses of Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett

K.J. Wright can’t hide the emotional pain. Two outstanding teammates, and close friends, are gone from the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL, Sports

K.J. Wright: Seahawks’ offseason ‘hurt pretty bad’ with losses of Richard Sherman, Michael Bennett

K.J. Wright can’t hide the emotional pain. Two outstanding teammates, and close friends, are gone from the Seattle Seahawks.

NFL, Sports

Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton: ‘I have great play speed’

DaeSean Hamilton didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the recent NFL Scouting Combine, saving that event for his March 20 Pro Day at Penn State. Hamilton isn’t concerned about the one question some scouts have about the sort of impact … Continued

NFL, Sports

Penn State WR DaeSean Hamilton: ‘I have great play speed’

DaeSean Hamilton didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the recent NFL Scouting Combine, saving that event for his March 20 Pro Day at Penn State. Hamilton isn’t concerned about the one question some scouts have about the sort of impact … Continued

NFL, Sports

Pat Kirwan: Dolphins should move on from $8.5M guarantee for Ndamukong Suh

Pat Kirwan sees no way the Miami Dolphins can afford to pay the $8.5 million guaranteed roster bonus defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is scheduled to receive if he’s on their roster on March 19th.

NFL, Sports

Pat Kirwan: Dolphins should move on from $8.5M guarantee for Ndamukong Suh

Pat Kirwan sees no way the Miami Dolphins can afford to pay the $8.5 million guaranteed roster bonus defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is scheduled to receive if he’s on their roster on March 19th.

Golf, PGA, Sports

The Golf Ball

There is no question that golf courses have gotten longer and tougher, with narrower fairways and faster greens.

Golf, PGA, Sports

The Golf Ball

There is no question that golf courses have gotten longer and tougher, with narrower fairways and faster greens.

NFL, Sports

Jack Mewhort ‘feeling good … excited to get back out there with whatever team that may be’

As a pending free agent, guard Jack Mewhort can’t be certain of the identity of his next NFL employer, assuming there is one. He would like to remain a member of the Indianapolis Colts, with whom he has spent the past four seasons, but he realizes that anything is possible.

NFL, Sports

Jack Mewhort ‘feeling good … excited to get back out there with whatever team that may be’

As a pending free agent, guard Jack Mewhort can’t be certain of the identity of his next NFL employer, assuming there is one. He would like to remain a member of the Indianapolis Colts, with whom he has spent the past four seasons, but he realizes that anything is possible.

College Baseball, College Basketball, College Football, Sports

3 new channels to prep you for all the college sports mayhem

SiriusXM has teamed up with the ACC, Pac-12, and SEC to deliver three new exclusive sports channels.

College Baseball, College Basketball, College Football, Sports

3 new channels to prep you for all the college sports mayhem

SiriusXM has teamed up with the ACC, Pac-12, and SEC to deliver three new exclusive sports channels.

NFL, Sports

Saquon Barkley says best part of his Combine performance was team interviews

For Saquon Barkley, his best showing at the NFL Scouting Combine last week wasn’t on the field. It was what he did behind closed doors during the 15-minute interviews with each team that requested one with him.

NFL, Sports

Saquon Barkley says best part of his Combine performance was team interviews

For Saquon Barkley, his best showing at the NFL Scouting Combine last week wasn’t on the field. It was what he did behind closed doors during the 15-minute interviews with each team that requested one with him.

NFL, Sports

GM Brian Gaine confident in Texans’ ability to enhance roster around Deshaun Watson

As far as new Houston Texans General Manager Brian Gaine is concerned, everything about Deshaun Watson’s second season with the team looks to be encouraging.

NFL, Sports

GM Brian Gaine confident in Texans’ ability to enhance roster around Deshaun Watson

As far as new Houston Texans General Manager Brian Gaine is concerned, everything about Deshaun Watson’s second season with the team looks to be encouraging.

NFL, Sports

Titans’ Mike Vrabel on coaxing Dean Pees out of retirement: ‘It’s like getting a five-star recruit’

The whirlwind that has been Mike Vrabel’s first month as coach of the Tennessee Titans has seen him pull off one of the more impressive moves by anyone to hire a defensive coordinator. Vrabel managed to land one of the best in the business by convincing Dean Pees to end the retirement he began only four weeks earlier as a member of the Baltimore Ravens’ staff.

NFL, Sports

Titans’ Mike Vrabel on coaxing Dean Pees out of retirement: ‘It’s like getting a five-star recruit’

The whirlwind that has been Mike Vrabel’s first month as coach of the Tennessee Titans has seen him pull off one of the more impressive moves by anyone to hire a defensive coordinator. Vrabel managed to land one of the best in the business by convincing Dean Pees to end the retirement he began only four weeks earlier as a member of the Baltimore Ravens’ staff.

NFL, Sports

John Elway: ‘Slowly but surely we’re going to see our game go to more of what the college game is doing’

John Elway sees no point in resisting the trend. Quarterbacks emerging from college football mostly work from spread-type offenses with ample run-pass option (RPO) plays.

NFL, Sports

John Elway: ‘Slowly but surely we’re going to see our game go to more of what the college game is doing’

John Elway sees no point in resisting the trend. Quarterbacks emerging from college football mostly work from spread-type offenses with ample run-pass option (RPO) plays.

NFL, Sports

Jon Gruden on Derek Carr: ‘He’s just been victimized with some injuries and a lack of continuity’

Jon Gruden is ecstatic with his quarterback. And why wouldn’t he be? Derek Carr has shown difference-making ability for the Oakland Raiders.

NFL, Sports

Jon Gruden on Derek Carr: ‘He’s just been victimized with some injuries and a lack of continuity’

Jon Gruden is ecstatic with his quarterback. And why wouldn’t he be? Derek Carr has shown difference-making ability for the Oakland Raiders.

NFL, Sports

Steve Wilks: Cardinals ‘trying to come up with several options’ to find a quarterback

Steve Wilks is a new NFL head coach, but he has been around the league long enough to fully appreciate how vital it is to find the right quarterback.

NFL, Sports

Steve Wilks: Cardinals ‘trying to come up with several options’ to find a quarterback

Steve Wilks is a new NFL head coach, but he has been around the league long enough to fully appreciate how vital it is to find the right quarterback.

NFL, Sports

After Super Bowl loss, has the Patriots’ culture changed?

Following a devastating loss in Super Bowl LII, would it be fair to say that the culture has changed within the New England Patriots organization?

NFL, Sports

After Super Bowl loss, has the Patriots’ culture changed?

Following a devastating loss in Super Bowl LII, would it be fair to say that the culture has changed within the New England Patriots organization?

NFL, Sports

Minkah Fitzpatrick ‘just going to enjoy the whole process’ of the Combine

The NFL Scouting Combine is under way in Indianapolis, and many of the nation’s top college prospects are in for a rigorous stretch of long days spent meeting with team representatives, going through medical examinations, participating in drills, and taking tests. For former Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the challenges might not be as great as they are for other players.

NFL, Sports

Minkah Fitzpatrick ‘just going to enjoy the whole process’ of the Combine

The NFL Scouting Combine is under way in Indianapolis, and many of the nation’s top college prospects are in for a rigorous stretch of long days spent meeting with team representatives, going through medical examinations, participating in drills, and taking tests. For former Alabama safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, the challenges might not be as great as they are for other players.

NFL, Sports

Josh McCown: ‘When you come off playing your best ball, you want to keep that going’

By the start of the 2018 NFL season, Josh McCown will be 39 years old. He doesn’t see that as a deterrent for continuing to play quarterback in the league.

NFL, Sports

Josh McCown: ‘When you come off playing your best ball, you want to keep that going’

By the start of the 2018 NFL season, Josh McCown will be 39 years old. He doesn’t see that as a deterrent for continuing to play quarterback in the league.

NFL, Sports

Josh Allen’s college coach: ‘He does need to improve his accuracy’

Wyoming coach Craig Bohl loves the arm strength of his former quarterback, Josh Allen, but he also recognizes the largest flaw in his game.

NFL, Sports

Josh Allen’s college coach: ‘He does need to improve his accuracy’

Wyoming coach Craig Bohl loves the arm strength of his former quarterback, Josh Allen, but he also recognizes the largest flaw in his game.

NFL, Sports

Reggie Wayne on Andrew Luck: Colts need to ‘find a way to keep him upright’

Reggie Wayne is tired of seeing the team with which he was a part of so much success wallow in so much failure. The former standout Indianapolis Colts wide receiver believes there’s a way for the Colts to return to strength, and it’s obvious: Quarterback Andrew Luck must get and stay healthy.

NFL, Sports

Reggie Wayne on Andrew Luck: Colts need to ‘find a way to keep him upright’

Reggie Wayne is tired of seeing the team with which he was a part of so much success wallow in so much failure. The former standout Indianapolis Colts wide receiver believes there’s a way for the Colts to return to strength, and it’s obvious: Quarterback Andrew Luck must get and stay healthy.

NFL, Sports

Frank Reich: Colts’ defensive scheme will complement offensive approach

Frank Reich won’t start digging into the type of team he has until next week. That’s when the new coach of the Indianapolis Colts plans to start “exhaustively” watching videotape and studying all of the details of his roster along … Continued

NFL, Sports

Frank Reich: Colts’ defensive scheme will complement offensive approach

Frank Reich won’t start digging into the type of team he has until next week. That’s when the new coach of the Indianapolis Colts plans to start “exhaustively” watching videotape and studying all of the details of his roster along … Continued

NFL, Sports

Can Baker Mayfield break from the Johnny Manziel comparison at NFL Combine?

Baker Mayfield is really tired of hearing Johnny Manziel’s name when evaluating the former Oklahoma quarterback’s downside heading into the NFL Combine and Draft.

NFL, Sports

Can Baker Mayfield break from the Johnny Manziel comparison at NFL Combine?

Baker Mayfield is really tired of hearing Johnny Manziel’s name when evaluating the former Oklahoma quarterback’s downside heading into the NFL Combine and Draft.

NFL, Sports

Morgan Burnett would like to stay with Packers, but ‘it’s just all about being wanted’

After eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Morgan Burnett feels the sort of attachment to the team that won’t be easily broken. At the same time, he wants to keep playing in the NFL. He’d like it to continue … Continued

NFL, Sports

Morgan Burnett would like to stay with Packers, but ‘it’s just all about being wanted’

After eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Morgan Burnett feels the sort of attachment to the team that won’t be easily broken. At the same time, he wants to keep playing in the NFL. He’d like it to continue … Continued

NFL, Sports

Rodney McLeod: Up to ‘leaders in the locker room’ to make sure Eagles maintain Super standard

In the midst of all of the euphoria since hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy earlier this month, the Philadelphia Eagles want it known that they have no intention of this being a one-time thing. As safety Rodney McLeod recently pointed … Continued

NFL, Sports

Rodney McLeod: Up to ‘leaders in the locker room’ to make sure Eagles maintain Super standard

In the midst of all of the euphoria since hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy earlier this month, the Philadelphia Eagles want it known that they have no intention of this being a one-time thing. As safety Rodney McLeod recently pointed … Continued

Rock, Sports

Jonathan Casillas on value to Giants or other teams: ‘I’m not just a guy’

As a self-described “Jersey boy,” born and raised in Jersey City, Jonathan Casillas would love to continue his NFL career with the New York Giants. The nine-year veteran linebacker is due to become a free agent and the Giants have … Continued

Rock, Sports

Jonathan Casillas on value to Giants or other teams: ‘I’m not just a guy’

As a self-described “Jersey boy,” born and raised in Jersey City, Jonathan Casillas would love to continue his NFL career with the New York Giants. The nine-year veteran linebacker is due to become a free agent and the Giants have … Continued

NFL, Sports

A.Q. Shipley on Larry Fitzgerald committing to another year with Cardinals: ‘We can now kind of take a deep breath’

The relief is tremendous. Larry Fitzgerald is more than a highly talented wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. He is standard setter, the catalyst, the difference-maker on and off the field. ‘I kind of thought it was going to go … Continued

NFL, Sports

A.Q. Shipley on Larry Fitzgerald committing to another year with Cardinals: ‘We can now kind of take a deep breath’

The relief is tremendous. Larry Fitzgerald is more than a highly talented wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. He is standard setter, the catalyst, the difference-maker on and off the field. ‘I kind of thought it was going to go … Continued

NFL, Sports

Saquon Barkley: ‘It’s important to work out at the Combine because it’s a competition’

Saquon Barkley knows that many NFL draft prospects before him and some in the Class of 2018 don’t believe that working out at the Scouting Combine is a good idea. The former standout running back at Penn State wholeheartedly disagrees with that perspective.

NFL, Sports

Saquon Barkley: ‘It’s important to work out at the Combine because it’s a competition’

Saquon Barkley knows that many NFL draft prospects before him and some in the Class of 2018 don’t believe that working out at the Scouting Combine is a good idea. The former standout running back at Penn State wholeheartedly disagrees with that perspective.

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Derrick Johnson ‘a guy anyone would have been lucky to have’

Brady Quinn remembers both the teammate, but especially the man with whom he spent one season as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Derrick Johnson evokes those kinds of feelings for what the linebacker did on and off the … Continued

NFL, Sports

Brady Quinn: Derrick Johnson ‘a guy anyone would have been lucky to have’

Brady Quinn remembers both the teammate, but especially the man with whom he spent one season as a member of the Kansas City Chiefs. Derrick Johnson evokes those kinds of feelings for what the linebacker did on and off the … Continued

NBA, Sports

Are the Cavs the team to beat following NBA Trade Deadline?

Last week the Cleveland Cavaliers were an underperforming team at best, an old, bad team at worst. Thanks to a wild NBA Trade Deadline, they are now right back in the mix as the favorites in the East.

NBA, Sports

Are the Cavs the team to beat following NBA Trade Deadline?

Last week the Cleveland Cavaliers were an underperforming team at best, an old, bad team at worst. Thanks to a wild NBA Trade Deadline, they are now right back in the mix as the favorites in the East.

NFL, Sports

Bob Quinn: Lions have ‘well-rounded coach’ in Matt Patricia

The Detroit Lions had more than one candidate to fill their head-coaching opening. Nevertheless, it was going to be difficult for someone to have anything approaching the connection that General Manager Bob Quinn had with the man he hired, former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.

NFL, Sports

Bob Quinn: Lions have ‘well-rounded coach’ in Matt Patricia

The Detroit Lions had more than one candidate to fill their head-coaching opening. Nevertheless, it was going to be difficult for someone to have anything approaching the connection that General Manager Bob Quinn had with the man he hired, former New England Patriots defensive coordinator Matt Patricia.

NFL, Sports

Marv Levy calls Frank Reich ‘the perfect guy’ to lead the Colts

Proud doesn’t do justice to describe the way Marv Levy feels about Frank Reich becoming the new coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Levy, who coached the Buffalo Bills when Reich was the backup quarterback behind Jim Kelly, is absolutely ecstatic.

NFL, Sports

Marv Levy calls Frank Reich ‘the perfect guy’ to lead the Colts

Proud doesn’t do justice to describe the way Marv Levy feels about Frank Reich becoming the new coach of the Indianapolis Colts. Levy, who coached the Buffalo Bills when Reich was the backup quarterback behind Jim Kelly, is absolutely ecstatic.

NFL, Sports

Josh Rosen excited to get in front of NFL teams to ‘show them who I really am’

Josh Rosen thinks he knows the biggest questions he’ll have to answer for NFL teams leading up to the draft. They’re the same as the ones pretty much everyone else who has been evaluating the former UCLA quarterback has.

NFL, Sports

Josh Rosen excited to get in front of NFL teams to ‘show them who I really am’

Josh Rosen thinks he knows the biggest questions he’ll have to answer for NFL teams leading up to the draft. They’re the same as the ones pretty much everyone else who has been evaluating the former UCLA quarterback has.

NFL, Sports

Pat Kirwan says 49ers had ‘no choice’ on big money for Jimmy Garoppolo, but doubts Kirk Cousins gets a similar deal

In the end, Pat Kirwan thought Jimmy Garoppolo received maybe $1 million more than he expected, but was hardly surprised that the San Francisco 49ers signed the quarterback to a five-year, $137.5-million contract making him the highest-paid player in the … Continued

NFL, Sports

Pat Kirwan says 49ers had ‘no choice’ on big money for Jimmy Garoppolo, but doubts Kirk Cousins gets a similar deal

In the end, Pat Kirwan thought Jimmy Garoppolo received maybe $1 million more than he expected, but was hardly surprised that the San Francisco 49ers signed the quarterback to a five-year, $137.5-million contract making him the highest-paid player in the … Continued

NFL, Sports

Charlie Weis ‘befuddled’ by Josh McDaniels’ backing out of Colts job, but understands personal side

Former coach Charlie Weis reacted the way so many others did to Tuesday night’s news that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was backing out of his agreement to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. “I was befuddled,” … Continued

NFL, Sports

Charlie Weis ‘befuddled’ by Josh McDaniels’ backing out of Colts job, but understands personal side

Former coach Charlie Weis reacted the way so many others did to Tuesday night’s news that New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was backing out of his agreement to become head coach of the Indianapolis Colts. “I was befuddled,” … Continued

NFL, Sports

Ray Lewis humbled as ‘every other guy’ to learn of Hall selection

Until the former standout linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens heard the knock on his hotel room door from Pro Football Hall of Fame president Dave Baker, who would inform him that he had been chosen, Ray Lewis felt as anxious as his fellow finalists.

NFL, Sports

Ray Lewis humbled as ‘every other guy’ to learn of Hall selection

Until the former standout linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens heard the knock on his hotel room door from Pro Football Hall of Fame president Dave Baker, who would inform him that he had been chosen, Ray Lewis felt as anxious as his fellow finalists.

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