Lindsey Harding says lack of “being comfortable in the unknown” holds women back from NBA jobs

"When you get [to the NBA], the [players] aren't the problem at all. That's the most fun part."

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Joe Haden optimistic about a new deal

The Steelers gave Mike Tomlin a one-year extension on Thursday. Cornerback Joe Haden hopes to join his coach with a deal of his own before the season starts. Haden’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, and Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert are talking, Haden said. “We’re communicating, so that’s a good thing,” Haden said, via Brian Batko of [more]

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Mickey Loomis: In a perfect world, Michael Thomas would have a deal

The Saints continue to talk to Michael Thomas’ representation about a new deal for the receiver. The sides have talked for weeks without reaching an agreement, and Thomas is staying away until a new deal is done. Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis said Thomas’ holdout “bothers” him. “It’s a reflection on the job we do,” [more]

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Donald Penn will visit Washington

Trent Williams hasn’t shown up in Washington. Plan B is Ereck Flowers. Plan B may not be Ereck Flowers. Ian Rapoport of the NFL reports that veteran free-agent tackle Donald Penn will the team. Cut by the Raiders after the 2018 season, the 36-year-old Penn has been available for more than four months. He finally [more]

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Teammates understand Ezekiel Elliott has to do what he has to do

Ezekiel Elliott skipped the team charter from DFW to California, but so did other players, team officials pointed out. While the other Cowboys players are expected to report on time for physicals and a conditioning test Friday morning, though, their star running back isn’t. Elliott isn’t an official holdout yet, but chatter of Elliott not [more]

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Mike Tomlin doesn’t mind getting an extension of only one year

The Steelers have committed to coach Mike Tomlin through 2021. It amounts to a one-year extension. Usually, he gets a two-year extension. What does he think about that? “Nothing,” Tomlin told reporters on Thursday. “I really don’t think a lot about it to be quite honest with you. I focus on the task at hand, [more]

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With Ryan Fitzpatrick in Miami, Josh Rosen may no longer be the smartest QB in the room

Dolphins quarterback Josh Rosen is still getting acclimated to his new team, and a guy who helped Rosen get acclimated to the NFL recently said that, for the first time in a long time (if not ever), Rosen may not be the smartest guy in the room. That was the comment made recently by former [more]

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