2024 season: 4-13, fourth in AFC West, missed playoffs Overview: It was a rough season for the Raiders, their first and only full one under head coach Antonio Pierce. While they won two of their last three games, the Raiders lost 10 straight at one point and missed the playoffs for a third straight campaign. … Read more
The Seattle Seahawks had no backup plan at quarterback, but do have a team that went 10-7 last season and shouldn’t feel like it is rebuilding. And yet they traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders, leaving them bare at the most important position in sports. That doesn’t mean Smith can’t play. He was … Read more
The Cleveland Browns-Myles Garrett relationship isn’t getting any warmer. Amid a standoff over a trade request by the six-time Pro Bowler, Garrett recently requested a meeting with Browns owner Jimmy Haslam and was turned down, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Instead, Browns ownership reportedly told Garrett that if he wants to discuss his future … Read more
Geno Smith transformed his career with the Seahawks. Now he’s headed elsewhere. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images) Geno Smith is headed to the Las Vegas Raiders. The Seattle Seahawks traded their starting quarterback to the Raiders on Friday in exchange for a third-round draft pick, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The trade will reunite … Read more
The Boston Celtics are hosting their archenemies from Los Angeles, the Lakers, on Saturday night on national television. With the two No. 2 seeds in their respective conferences meeting, it’s almost like it’s good planning! In all seriousness, this game didn’t necessarily look all that fun a few months ago when the Lakers were just … Read more
Former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Gallup, who retired from the NFL before the 2024 season, wants to return to the league in 2025, NFL Network reported. Before deciding to retire, Gallup signed a one-year, $3 million contract with the Las Vegas Raiders. He played his six previous NFL seasons with the Cowboys, compiling 266 receptions, … Read more
Saturday night’s marquee matchup between the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers was bound to be a hot ticket with a decades-long rivalry between the two legendary NBA franchises and both teams currently holding the No. 2 seeds in their respective conferences. However, tickets for the 8:30 p.m. ET clash might be the hottest they’ve … Read more
Kirk Cousins is at a crossroads in his career. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) Kirk Cousins is still a member of the Atlanta Falcons, but perhaps not for long if there’s a team out there that actually wants him. The former Falcons starting quarterback requested and received a meeting with team owner Arthur Blank on … Read more
The Ottawa Senators reportedly pulled off a second trade just before the 3:00 PM deadline on Friday afternoon. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Sens have acquired San Jose Sharks winger Fabian Zetterlund, their top goal scorer last season. Fabian Zetterlund (Imagn Images) The Sens would also get minor league center Tristen Robins, and a … Read more
A generation of Boston Bruins fans that has always seen Brad Marchand wearing its team’s sweater now must become accustomed to seeing the veteran left wing wearing a Florida Panthers jersey. Marchand, 36, was dealt to Florida before the NHL trade deadline on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. The deal caps weeks of speculation that … Read more