NBA 2K20 ratings released, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard earn 97s to lead way

The highest-rated rookie: Of course it was Zion Williamson (81).

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DOJ supports the NFL in Oakland’s lawsuit regarding the relocation of the Raiders

The administration of Donald J. Trump continues to antagonize many Americans and American institutions. It no longer is antagonizing the NFL. Instead, it’s trying to help. Sheilla Dingus of AdvocacyForFairnessInSports.org has tracked down the newest filing in the antitrust lawsuit initiated by the City of Oakland against the NFL and the Raiders. In the document, [more]

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Packers giving away free grass at team birthday party

Packers fans turned wearing hunks of cheese-colored foam rubber on their heads into a thing. These people obviously have a taste for non-standard collectibles, and perhaps recreational agriculture. The latest must-have for Packers fans is, of course, grass seed; and they’re giving it away as part of the team’s 100-year celebration. According to Richard Ryman [more]

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Report: Chris Paul trade to Miami hung up on picks moving with him

Oklahoma City owns Miami's 2021 pick unprotected and 2023 pick lottery protected.

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Saints to expand package of tight end plays for Jared Cook

It took a little time for Saints tight end Jared Cook to officially join the team. Since then, the team apparently has been spending plenty of time coming up with ways to use him. “New tight end comes in for us this year,” coach Sean Payton recently told Chris Simms. “Jared Cook from Oakland. We’re [more]

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PHT Morning Skate: ‘Gloria’ cease-and-desist; Tallon on the hot seat

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Ed Oliver feeling “no pressure” heading into rookie season

The Bills made defensive tackle Ed Oliver the ninth overall pick of this year’s draft and any player selected that high enters the NFL with high expectations for what they’ll be able to do on the field. That’s the case under any circumstances, but the fact that Oliver joined the team months after Kyle Williams [more]

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