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Titans $13 Million Pro Bowl Addition Listed as Under-the-Radar Player
Jermaine Johnson Getty Robert Saleh kept it real when discussing the Titans' matchup vs. the Jets in 2026 Getty The Tennessee Titans defense allowed 28.1 points per game in the 2025 season, the fifth-most in the league. Coming in is defensive-minded head coach Robert Saleh, who will take over the playcalling duties, something he didn’t do in his last HC job with the NY Jets, to change the atmosphere of the franchise.
Rams Tabbed Landing Spot for $101 Million Pro Bowler
The Titans could add a Pro Bowler to the O-line Getty Bleacher Report's Brent Sobleski mentioned the Pittsburgh Steelers should consider pursuing free agent left tackle Taylor Decker. Getty Matthew Stafford had the Los Angeles Rams (and the NFL world) scared before the 2025 season due to back issues that raised questions about whether he would be behind the center in Week 1. Those worries were no concern for the quarterback, who played in all 17 games and was taken down 23 times last season.
Holdings Launches Giving — Branded Donation Pages with Built-In Donor Management for Nonprofits and Churches
Process donations through Holdings New feature lets organizations create custom donation links and QR codes in minutes, with automatic donor tracking and flexible processing fee options Giving puts donation management right inside the same platform where they run their finances — no more duct-taping together a payment processor, a donor spreadsheet, and a separate bank account.” — Jason Garcia SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, July 10, 2026 / EINPresswire.com/ -- Holdings, the AI-native...
Titans $70 Million Signing Drops Honest Take About Cam Ward
Cam Ward gets praised from his newest teammate The Tennessee Titans went out and got quarterback Cam Ward some weapons in the 2026 free agency after he was unable to put up high numbers in his rookie season (3,169 passing yards, 15 touchdowns and 7 interceptions). To help Ward take the next step in his development, the Titans signed former New York Giants wide receiver Wan’Dale Robinson to a four-year, $70 million deal to help the pass game.
Patriots Urged To Gamble For Six-Time All-Pro Player
The New England Patriots have let quarterback Drake Maye sling the ball in the first four games of the 2025 season, with the QB having 200+ yards in each game. Key signing Stefon Diggs was able to have his best game in a Patriot uniform in the Week 4 win against the Carolina Panthers, hauling in 101 yards on six catches, almost half of his season stats in the victory.
Trade Idea Lands Patriots Three-Time All-Pro Wide Receiver
Quarterback Drake Maye had a 155.6 passer rating in the 42-13 win against the Carolina Panthers, the highest in his career so far. The former North Carolina Tar Heel threw for 203 yards and two touchdowns, completing 14 of his 17 pass attempts. Maye has improved from his rookie season, as he currently has the sixth-most passing yards in the league with 988 yards. The QB is around halfway through his passing yards and touchdown tallies from his rookie season.
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The DeSantis administration, for instance, is staffing the facility with private correctional officers who haven’t had to submit to fingerprinting, pass a physical exam, or pass background checks... It has also suspended truck-safety laws and portable toilet permitting rules... The governor has even given himself and his aides freedom to hand out no-bid contracts, pay overtime to senior managers, and buy boats, planes and cars...
Colts Named as Landing Spot for $180 Million Quarterback in Trade Original
The Indianapolis Colts were uneasy about entering the 2025-26 season with former fourth overall pick Anthony Richardson. The team signed former New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones and drafted Riley Leonard out of Notre Dame in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft for depth at quarterback. Even with the additions, the team could still find themselves trading for a starting quarterback.
Chargers Want Second-Year Player to Have Breakout Season
Getty Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Junior Colson. The Los Angeles Chargers roster and coaching staff are hoping for a big 2025-26 season from their second-year linebacker. A third-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Junior Colson had a difficult first season in Los Angeles. Colson had surgery to remove his appendix before the start of the season, which kept him sidelined part of training camp. The linebacker was able to play in 11 games in his rookie season with the Bolts, recording 29 tackles.
Patriots Get Big Update on $92 Million Defensive Lineman
Getty The Patriots will receive help in the front four next season with a returning player. The New England Patriots will see one of their big-time playmakers from the 2023 - 24 season return to the field next season. Defensive lineman Christian Barmore, who had 8.5 sacks two years ago, was sidelined the majority of the 2024-25 season due to blood clots. A reporter asked Barmore if he was ready to go for week one at a May 15th press conference. "Yeah, that's the goal.
Chargers First Round Pick Predicted to Win OROY Original
Even though the NFL season doesn’t start until September, reporters and analysts are already dropping their predictions for the 2026 NFL Honors. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer predicts that the Los Angeles Chargers’ 2025 NFL Draft first-round pick will win the Offensive Rookie of the Year award in his latest NFL Mailbag. When asked “Who do you think is going to be NFL rookie of the year?” in the mailbag: “On offense, give me Chargers running back Omarion Hampton.
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When three state agencies in Tallahassee booked airtime for a joint TV commercial attacking Amendment 4, disclosure records show they used a buyer named Whitney Eversole. FlexPoint Media is the same firm being used by both the Republican Party of Florida, which is running ads against Amendment 3 and Amendment 4, and Keep Florida Clean, which is running ads against Amendment 3.
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Franklin Apple TV Review
Shout out to Ben Franklin. The man is on the $100 bill but 99% of Americans probably have no idea what Franklin accomplished for this country. Apple TV produced a show but is it worth the watch? That’s what we’re here to talk about as I do my best to limit the spoilers. I love history programs so keep that in mind as we do this review. Maybe that stuff isn’t for you but history is a great teacher of the past to use as guiding lessons of tomorrow.
UEFA Euro 2024 Team Previews: Poland
UEFA Euro 2024 is just weeks away from kicking off in Germany. Over the next 17 days, we will be previewing each team that will be taking part in Europe’s biggest football tournament. Check out all of the team previews that have been done so far. Up next is Poland. Poland reached this summer’s Euro via the qualifying playoffs where, astonishingly, they defeated Wales in penalty kicks despite not registering a single shot on target during the match.
Does Leon Draisaitl Enjoy Playing Mario Kart With His Teammates?
Leon Draisaitl is one of the best players in hockey and a key part of a team that’s a win away from the Stanley Cup Final. However, it just so happens that he’s not the biggest fan of the famous Mario Kart video game. The Edmonton Oilers superstar was asked about what the team does while traveling. You should really take a look below because his reply is absolutely hilarious: Leon Draisaitl isn’t a fan of Mario Kart.
Kings extend head coach Mike Brown
The Sacramento Kings have extended head coach Mike Brown for three more years, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report late Friday evening. Sacramento Kings coach Mike Brown has agreed on a new contract that takes him through the 2026-2027 season, his agent Warren LeGarie tells ESPN. Brown, the 2022-2023 NBA Coach of the Year, gets a new deal with a significant raise.
Rudy Gobert Underperformed in the 2024 Western Conference Finals
It’s plain obvious that Rudy Gobert and the Minnesota Timberwolves did not, in fact, have that dawg in them in the 2024 Western Conference Finals. They were only able to squeak out a single win, and got absolutely smoked by Luka Dončić and the Dallas Mavericks in game five of the gentleman’s sweep. Where does the blame lie? Some commentators have heaped criticism on the reigning DPOY. Let’s see how Gobert’s WCF stats stack up. Let’s start with a very basic defensive stat- blocks.
8-Sided Freaks Ep. 20: UFC 302 Preview & UFC Abu Dhabi News
In this week’s episode of 8-Sided Freaks, the typical UFC PPV preview is switched up because of several massive fight announcements. The crew does a full UFC 302 main card preview to kick off a show followed by a discussion of the UFC Abu Dhabi fight announcements.
Bronny James 2024 NBA Draft Profile
Bronny James, as I’m sure we’re all aware, has mostly made a name for himself by being the son of LeBron James. While it’s true that he earned McDonald’s All-American accolades in high school, his collegiate performance leaves much to be desired. So much to be desired, in fact, that it’s almost surprising he declared for the 2024 NBA Draft. Regardless of who his father is and his high school career, let’s analyze Bronny James based on his ability as of right now.
Cody Williams 2024 NBA Draft Profile
The 2024 NBA Draft is a unique draft class with some interesting talents slated toward the top of the draft. That includes Colorado forward Cody Williams. Let’s dive into Williams’ 2024 NBA Draft Profile and discuss how his skills project to the NBA. Height: 6’6.5″ (7’1″ wingspan, 8’7″ standing reach) Weight: 178 Draft Age: 19.58 Position: Small Forward Williams is the younger brother of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams. That has helped Williams gain hype as a prospect.
What is the State of Halo Infinite?
In this video, we discuss the current state of Halo Infinite and the uncertain future of the game. We dive into the banished honor content update, as well as what has gone right and wrong from Halo Infinite’s change from seasonal updates to “content update” operations. We also dive into what fans can expect from Halo Infinite and 343i going forward. What are your thoughts on the state of Halo Infinite? What did they do right and wrong?
UFC Vegas 92 Preview And Predictions
UFC Vegas 92 is not the best fight card the UFC has put together in 2024. Still, there are some noteworthy fights. The main event should be an entertaining striking bout between a veteran and a prospect. Plus, several recognizable unranked fighters have a chance to impress on a main card. Join Vendetta Sports Media as we preview and predict the UFC Vegas 92 main card. You can find our prediction records below.
Michael Brockers Announces Retirement At 33-Years-Old
Former St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams and Detroit Lions defensive lineman Michael Brockers has recently announced his retirement after 11 seasons on social media. Former Rams, Lions DL Michael Brockers announces retirementhttps://t.co/pHjHv5htDY pic.twitter.com/D5qi6iNW8x — Around The NFL (@AroundTheNFL) May 16, 2024 Quote via Brockers’ Instagram post: “I Truly want to thank all My Fans for supporting my family and I during these 11 beautiful yrs.
NFL Christmas Day Games To Be Streamed On Netflix
Netflix has acquired the rights to broadcast the NFL’s Christmas Day games starting in 2024 through the 2026 season. The NFL Christmas Day games on Netflix will be: Chiefs v. Steelers Ravens v. Texans pic.twitter.com/5ollrfQbNt — Netflix (@netflix) May 15, 2024 “Last year, we decided to take a big bet on live, tapping into massive fandoms across comedy, reality TV, sports, and more,” Netflix chief content officer Bela Bajaria said in a statement.
Report: Bulls expected to re-sign DeMar DeRozan in free agency
For the second consecutive season, the Chicago Bulls’ season ended at the hands of the Miami Heat in the second play-in game after finishing one game worse (39-43) than it did a season ago. Entering an offseason full of question marks, star forward DeMar DeRozan is Chicago’s biggest free agent, looking to cash in on potentially his final big payday. Though it appears it will try to bring DeRozan back, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto.
Ryan Garcia Reportedly Tests Positive For PEDs
Boxer Ryan Garcia has reportedly tested positive for performance-enhancement drugs in his fight against Devin Haney on April 20, according to Dan Rafael. BREAKING: Per multiple sources with knowledge of the results, Ryan Garcia tested positive for the banned PED Ostarine in a VADA test related to the Haney fight.
Eagles, Mekhi Becton Agree To One-Year Deal
Howie Roseman is some sort of wizard. I don’t get it. He manages to land these players one after another, and projects he takes on tend to work in his favor. Well, Adam Schefter broke the news that he is taking on another project in the form of Tackle Mekhi Becton. It is a one-year deal worth up to $5.5 million. Becton was a former first-round pick of the New York Jets back in 2020, and was a starter for the team for the majority of his tenure there.
UFC Vegas 91 Preview And Predictions
The glory of UFC 300 is in the past and UFC is back in the Apex. UFC Vegas 91 is not a great fight card. That is partly due to fight cancellations, but it would not have been anything special otherwise. Thankfully, this card has a few fights that could to be entertaining. Join Vendetta Sports Media as we preview and predict the UFC Vegas 91 main card. You can find our prediction records below.
FIFA Club World Cup Broadcasting Rights To Be Bought By Apple
Apple is set to continue its expansion into the soccer world by acquiring the broadcasting rights for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, according to the New York Times. Apple is nearing a deal with FIFA for the worldwide television rights for its new Club World Cup, the New York Times reports. The United States will host the tournament, which will debut in the summer of 2025.
Zach Wilson Traded To The Denver Broncos
Zach Wilson looks to get another shot in the NFL, as the New York Jets will trade the quarterback to the Denver Broncos, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. 🚨 🚨 🚨 Former #Jets starting QB and No. 2 pick Zach Wilson is on the move. Sources say he’s being traded to the #Broncos, hoping for a fresh start. The deal includes a late-round pick swap (6th for a 7th) and NYJ will pay some of Wilson’s roughly $5.5M salary.
Chris Braswell 2024 NFL Draft Profile
It’s not just Dallas Turner (link to his profile here) heading into the NFL Draft. The Crimson Tide are sending two pass rushers to the NFL including teammate Chris Braswell. All of the details you need to know about Chris Braswell, let’s talk about them with his 2024 NFL Draft Profile! I kinda thought Braswell got exposed during the Senior Bowl. Feels like a one trick pony. If he doesn’t win with power, he doesn’t win at all. I was really underwhelmed with his performance there.
Jordan Morgan 2024 NFL Draft Profile
Arizona’s Jordan Morgan is next up to receive their 2024 NFL Draft profile. Morgan has become a trendy name since the NFL Combine, which is odd seeing that he did not do any of the drills. He also started moving up boards for some reason after a lackluster Senior Bowl. This Offensive Line class is loaded, and Morgan has been mentioned towards the top of the class, but is that a mistake that NFL teams should avoid? Let’s talk about it.
DeVonta Smith, Eagles Agree To Three-Year Extension
The Philadelphia Eagles and wide receiver DeVonta Smith have agreed to a three-year extension worth $75 million, keeping him with the team until 2028, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The #Eagles have paid another big-time, rising player. This time, WR DeVonta Smith gets a 3-year, $75M contract extension that includes $51M guaranteed, sources say. The deal was done by @kelt_crenshaw of @KlutchSports, and it keeps Smith in PHI for years to come.
Dragon's Dogma 2 Review
In this video, we review Dragon’s Dogma 2 from Capcom. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is an open-world RPG that is available on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. In this review we dive into the gameplay, the world, pawn system, performance, microtransactions, and more. We also discuss how Dragon’s Dogma showed some of the BEST and Worst trends we see in gaming. What are your thoughts of Dragon’s Dogma 2?
Vikings sign Sam Darnold to one-year deal
The Minnesota Vikings have found their new bridge quarterback! Hours after losing signal caller Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons, Minnesota’s elected to sign Sam Darnold to a one-year deal worth $10 million, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero was first to report late Monday evening. A new QB in Minnesota: The #Vikings are expected to sign #49ers QB Sam Darnold, per me and @TomPelissero.
Zack Moss Joins The Cincinnati Bengals On Two-Year Deal
The Cincinnati Bengals are signing former Bills and Colts’ running back Zack Moss to a two-year deal worth $8 million, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo. The #Bengals have agreed to terms with RB Zack Moss on a two-year, $8 million deal, sources tell me and @TomPelissero. The deal includes $4.525 million in the first year for Moss, who cashes in after showing what he could do in Jonathan Taylor’s absence last year.
Matt Chapman Signs with Giants
All-Star Third Baseman Matt Chapman has agreed to a three-year, $54 million contract with the San Francisco Giants with Jon Heyman being the first to report. Chapman’s deal will have an opt-out after the 2024 and 2025 seasons. Breaking: Matt Chapman to Giants. $20M $18M $16M. $54M total. 2 optouts. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 2, 2024 Chapman brings excellent defense at third base for the Giants being a two-time Platinum Glove winner.
Joel Embiid Plans To Represent Team USA In The 2024 Olympics
Philadelphia 76ers’ center Joel Embiid plans to represent the United States at the 2024 Paris Olympics, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Joel Embiid said he still plans to play in Paris this summer with Team USA if he feels good. — Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) February 29, 2024 Embiid, a native of Cameroon, plans to play for Team USA in Paris if his recovery process from knee surgery goes well.
Jared Carrabis Leaves DraftKings
Jared Carrabis joined DraftKings on a huge money deal back in 2022. Less than two years later, he’s out the door. Carrabis has announced that he’s leaving the network that he ended up ditching Barstool Sports for. The announcement comes via Twitter on the Name Redacted Podcast account. Jared Carrabis announces his departure from DraftKings and provides an update on what’s to come.
UFC Vegas 86 Preview and Predictions
UFC Vegas 86 is not one of the weaker fight nights that the promotion has put in the UFC Apex. Thankfully, the main event features an intriguing middleweight prospect that promises entertainment. A few other fights on the card are solid, but they are few and far between. Still, Vendetta Sports Media is here breaking down the card. Join Vendetta Sports Media as we preview and predict the UFC Vegas 86 main card. You can find our 2024 prediction records below.
UFC Vegas 86 Best Bets
UFC Vegas 86 is not the best fight card the UFC has ever put together. Frankly, it does not feature a lot of high-level talent. That makes it a difficult card to bet on. Still, there are a few spots on the card that present solid betting value. Here are three of the best bets you can make on UFC Vegas 86. *All lines are taken from DraftKings and are accurate as of 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 8. * The first bet that stands out on UFC Vegas 86 is for Robert Bryczek to beat Ihor Potieria.
NXT Vengeance Day 2024 Preview and Predictions
The WWE main roster is now firmly on the road to WrestleMania 40, but now it is time to turn our attention to NXT as they prepare to strut their stuff on their first Premium Live Event of the year: Vengeance Day! As mentioned in our countdown of the best matches of 2023, NXT had quite the year in 2023 as they managed to find their own identity again after the death of the 2.0 era. There are six matches booked for the show, so let’s have a look at what to expect and what might happen.
Jim Harbaugh Makes Bold Claim About JJ McCarthy On The Herd
Jim Harbaugh is playing chess, not checkers. It appears that the former head coach at Michigan understands NFL Draft politics. He’s just also going to prop up his old quarterback J.J. McCarthy in one fell swoop (is that still an acceptable phrase or is that only reserved for boomers). Jim Harbaugh on J.J. McCarthy: "Don't be surprised if and when he's the number one QB off the board.
Damian Lillard wants to retire a Blazer
Damian Lillard returned to Portland for the first time since the trade this offseason. Lillard says he wants to retire a Blazer. VIA ESPN: “I really didn’t know where to go,” Lillard said during a pregame news conference. “I’d never been in the visitors locker room until today.” “Because of how I feel about Portland,” Lillard said. “How I feel about the organization here and my time that I spent here, in my mind I’ve always felt like that’s how my career would end.
Joc Pederson Signs With Diamondbacks
Two-time All-Star Joc Pederson has struck a one-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks worth $12.5 million, Diamondbacks beat writer Steve Gilbert of MLB.com was among the first to report Thursday. The @Dbacks deal with Joc Pederson is for 1 year with a mutual option for 2025.
Should The Penguins Trade Jake Guentzel?
Bagdonas recently did a post about the Canucks having strong interest in Jake Guentzel. It sure sounds like the stud forward could be on the block as the Penguins find themselves at a serious crossroads point. Should the Penguins actually trade Guenztel? It’s not exactly an easy call on what to do here. Guenztel, 29, is in the prime of his career and has an expiring cap hit of $6 million. It’s going to cost significantly more than that to re-sign him.
Full details on Matt Riddle's WWE release - Reports
Former WWE United States Champion Matt Riddle became the latest member of the roster to be released by the company on Sept. 22, 2023. Riddle was let go from the company just a few hours before Smackdown was set to hit the airwaves after the man himself posted a statement on his social media, and some extra details have now been revealed.
Ron DeSantis is weaponizing partisan media - and weakening independent sources of news
This is Seeking Rents, a newsletter and podcast devoted to producing original journalism — and lifting up the journalism of others — that examines the many ways that businesses influence public policy across Florida, written by Jason Garcia. Seeking Rents is free to all. But please consider a voluntary paid subscription, if you can afford it, to help support our work. Last summer, six days after Florida Gov.
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