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La’el Collins’s agent is “extremely disappointed” with league’s handling of his suspension
Pro Football Talk
The NFL and the Cowboys have announced that Cowboys tackle La'el Collins has been suspended five games for violating the league’s substance-abuse policy. Collins’s agent, Peter Schaffer, insists that the appeal process isn’t final and should not have been disclosed.
NFL Suspends Cowboys RT La’el Collins
Pro Football Rumors
A day after he returned for his first game since the 2019 season, La’el Collins will be sidelined for a while. The NFL handed the longtime Cowboys right tackle a five-game suspension Friday, Adam Schefter of ESPN.com tweets.
Vikings’ Kris Boyd Claps Back at Ja’Marr Chase: ‘Cocaine’s a Hell of a Drug’
Heavy
Cincinnati Bengals rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase has been anything but shy approaching his NFL debut.
Lakers To Trade Marc Gasol, Second-Rounder, Cash To Grizzlies
Hoops Rumors
The Grizzlies remain active on the trade market, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, who reports (via Twitter) that Memphis has agreed to acquire Marc Gasol, a 2024 second-round pick, and cash from the Lakers in exchange for the draft rights to 2016 second-rounder Wang Zhelin.
Warriors’ Andrew Wiggins Will Be Hard To Trade
Heavy
Throughout the season and into the offseason, when the Golden State Warriors surfaced in trade rumors, there was one player whose name consistently popped up — Andrew Wiggins. Now, an insider explains why the versatile forward may be very difficult to move, potentially playing into Golden State’s decision to hold off on any big moves.
The real reason Russell Westbrook trade to Lakers makes Frank Vogel so happy
Clutch Points
The Los Angeles Lakers formed a new Big 3 with the acquisition of Russell Westbrook early in the offseason, and head coach Frank Vogel couldn’t be any happier.
BYU, UCF, Cincinnati, Houston set to join Big 12
Clutch Points
The college football landscape will look drastically different in a couple of years with some schools moving around. One conference that is set to undergo some change is the Big 12, which will lose Oklahoma and Texas. But, the conference has already put its contingency plan in place.
Notre Dame leads Twitter poll of college football’s most overrated teams
Sportsnaut
Notre Dame is generally recognized for being an iconic college football program that struggles to thrive on the biggest of stages in recent years, and a recent Twitter survey reflects a national consensus that the Fighting Irish are overrated.
New additions keep the Big 12 stable and exciting, but won’t change championship outlook
247 Sports
This leads us to the question of how the newly formed Big 12 compares to the other autonomy leagues.
Leafs’ Ilya Mikheyev requested trade, club not interested in moving him
The Score
Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ilya Mikheyev asked for a trade at the conclusion of the 2020-21 season, multiple sources told Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.
Calgary Flames Sign Erik Gudbranson, Michael Stone
Pro Hockey Rumors
The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Erik Gudbranson to a one-year contract worth $1.95MM. Michael Stone is also on his way back on a one-year deal worth $750K.
1 Word to Describe Every NHL Team Ahead of the 2021-22 Season Bleacher Report
Trevor Bauer Will Not Pitch Again In The 2021 Season
TSN
Cody Bellinger in danger of losing starting job with Dodgers?
Larry Brown Sports
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been very patient with Cody Bellinger all season, but it appears the outfielder may be running out of time to correct his struggles.
MLB Reportedly Places Marcell Ozuna On Administrative Leave
Yardbarker
Major League Baseball has placed Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna on administrative leave as it continues to investigate domestic violence allegations made against him, reports David O’Brien of The Athletic. MLB has not made a formal announcement.
Chelsea to reignite Jules Kounde interest if Sevilla lower demands to €50m
ESPN UK
Chelsea are set to revive their interest in Jules Kounde during the January transfer window if Sevilla lower their asking price back to around €50 million, where the two clubs almost found an agreement this summer, sources have told ESPN.
Guardiola tells Man City not to enter Ansu Fati bidding
Barca Blaugranes
In what is certainly one of the more strange stories we’ve covered this week, Pep Guardiola has reportedly asked Manchester City not to enter any semblance of talks with Jorge Mendes about Ansu Fati. The “talks” if you call them that, haven’t even truly began and seem to only be a bargaining chip on the part of Mendes.
TJ Watt overruled his agents with contract decision
Larry Brown Sports
TJ Watt overruled his agents when it came to his contract extension with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to a report.
New Evidence Emerges Linking Bears to Matthew Stafford Trade
Heavy
Chicago Bears head coach Matt Nagy was in Cabo San Lucas when former Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was traded to the Los Angeles Rams. Why does that matter at all? Because that’s where Stafford, Rams head coach Sean McVay and other NFL coaches who were interested in Stafford’s services at the time, including San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, were at the time the trade went down.
Steelers, T.J. Watt agree to deal
Pro Football Talk
Just three days before the start of the season, the Steelers and pass rusher T.J. Watt have finally agreed to a new contract.
5 NBA Players Who Could Join The Brooklyn Nets This Season
Fadeaway World
There is no question that the Brooklyn Nets will be looking to win the championship next season, and with the trio of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden all on the roster, they should have a very good chance to do so.
Lauri Markkanen Throws Shade At The Chicago Bulls Coaching Staff
MSN.com
More often than not, highly-touted prospects just aren't able to live up to the expectations.
DeAndre Jordan speaks out on joining LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Lakers
Clutch Points
The Los Angeles Lakers formally signed and introduced center DeAndre Jordan on Thursday. Jordan — the latest former All-Star to join the Lakers on the veteran’s minimum — conducted a virtual press conference and spoke about teaming up with LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook.
Coach Will Hall: I’m ‘biggest fraud’ of the last 50 years at Southern Miss
The Score
Southern Miss head coach Will Hall referred to himself as the program's "biggest fraud" of the last half-century after losing in his debut.
College Sideline Reporter Announces She’s Stepping Away From ESPN After Company’s Mandate
Total Pro Sports
Allison Williams is widely known to be on the sidelines during college football games, but things will be changing this season.