The Washington Redskins will only go as far as second-year quarterback Robert Griffin III takes them, many believe. But is that belief mistaken, a myth brought on by Griffin’s lofty draft status? Backup Kirk Cousins has a firm hold on the second-string job, giving the Redskins two sophomore signal callers who can get the job […]
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Is Joe Flacco a Top Five Quarterback?
Former pro quarterback and current ESPN analyst Ron Jaworski recently ruffled feathers when he placed Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco at No. 4 on his list of the best current quarterbacks. Flacco was ranked ahead of Pro Bowl quarterbacks Atlanta Falcons’ Matt Ryan and New Orleans Saints’ Drew Brees, and trailed only Green Bay Packers’ […]
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After Widely Publicized Racial Slur, Will Eagles’ Riley Cooper Ever Return to the NFL?
When a White male speaks the “N-word,” several emotions often follow—whether it’s anger, frustration or insult, the word runs deep through the Black community. So when Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper was captured on video in late July spouting the word while drunk at a Kenny Chesney concert (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv1b1FV9T0g), the same feelings were likely […]
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Wall’s Worth: Is the Wizards Point Guard Worth $80 Million?
The Washington Wizards are discussing a five-year, $80 million deal with 2011 top overall pick John Wall. The deal would be the first max contract the Wizards have given out since former star Gilbert Arenas, and Wizards fans saw how that worked out. While Wall’s been solid in his first three years in D.C., he […]
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Could Kobe, LeBron and Melo Land in L.A. in 2014?
The Los Angeles Lakers may be ready to go all in for the summer of 2014. After letting Dwight Howard slip through their fingers, the Lakers aren’t committing to any contracts beyond this season, as they reportedly are prepared to make a run at possible free agents LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony next summer. According […]
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Would LeBron Return to Cleveland?
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been busy this offseason. After selecting UNLV combo forward Anthony Bennett with the top overall selection in June’s National Basketball Association draft, Cleveland acquired a few pieces in free agency to fill out the roster for depth purposes before they came to a verbal agreement with two-time NBA champion and former […]
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Permission for Liftoff? What to Expect from Houston Rockets Next Season
Free agency in the National Basketball Association has gotten off to a roaring start just one week into the summer madness. A few big names changed teams and a few stayed close to home. But obviously the biggest fish in the market was snagged on July 5 with reports surfacing around mid-afternoon. The Houston Rockets […]
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Will Otto Porter Push the Wizards into the Playoffs Next Season?
Another season brought another lottery selection for the Washington Wizards. After collecting John Wall and Bradley Beal in recent drafts, Washington nabbed Georgetown small forward Otto Porter with the third pick in the NBA Draft June 27, making him the newest member of a growing collection of talented perimeter players. But after finishing 29-53 last […]
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Did the Wizards Make the Right Choice in Otto Porter?
With the third overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft, the Washington Wizards selected Georgetown University forward Otto Porter—a pick that came as no surprise to the Wizards’ fan base, as Porter was penned in as Washington’s choice in many mock drafts. The 6-foot, 8-inch, 220-pound wingman averaged 16.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game […]
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What’s Next for the Miami Heat?
LeBron James and Dwyane Wade are smiling again. The Miami Heat eked out a second consecutive title by way of grit, grind and big games from the Heat’s duo. However, James promised not one, not two but multiple titles when the trio of him, Wade and Chris Bosh originally joined forces in 2010. So after […]
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Will LeBron’s Struggles in the Current NBA Finals Hurt his Legacy?
No one can argue that Miami Heat superstar LeBron James is not the best basketball player in the world. The 6-foot-8-inch, 250-pound forward was recently named National Basketball Association Most Valuable Player for the fourth time, perhaps cementing his legacy as the best player of his era. But what about the mantle of best player […]
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Could Today’s Miami Heat Handle Michael Jordan’s Bulls?
Leave it to Dennis Rodman to spark a debate. The former Chicago Bulls power forward recently thought out loud about how LeBron James and his Miami Heat would fare against Rodman’s Chicago teams of the late 90s. “It would be no contest,” Rodman told the “Dan Patrick Show” last week. “The Heat has better talent […]