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• Detroit Tigers Quickly Find Out Why Relying on a 43-Year-Old Pitcher Will Be a Bad Idea

The Detroit Tigers immediately found out why placing Justin Verlander in their 2026 rotation was a big risk....2026
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• The Rundown - National Finals

There isn't much to say today other than "good luck" to the six teams who will close out the 2025-26 U SPORTS women's hockey season. One team from Quebec will celebrate loudly into the evening after capturing gold while an OUA team and an AUS team will duke it out for the bronze medal. A Canada West team and an OUA team have the chance to close out their seasons with a win in the consolation final...2026
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• Serena Williams’ former coach states why ‘rage rooms’ are a bad idea for tennis

Serena Williams’ former coach Patrick Mouratoglou has put forward his case for why ‘rage rooms’ are not good for tennis. The recent ATX Open in Austin, Texas, introduced a ‘rage room’ for WTA players, allowing them to take out their anger in a dedicated private area....2026
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• Was This Supposed To Happen?

If you've been reading HBIC long enough, you know that the aura around outdoor games has worn off for this writer. While the NHL keeps milking that cash cow at every opportunity they get, there simply aren't enough positives to make me want to see more of them. It seems that there was almost one in a place I never even expected, though, as NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman shot down a question today t...2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 22, 2026
Paul Skenes, SP, Pittsburgh Pirates Skenes' talent is not something up for debate. He's a ground ball getter, who punches out tons of guys, and limits contact. It's only been two seasons, but it's only a moderate hyperbole to say he's on pace to be the greatest pitcher of all time. The question is where should he be going in drafts? At his 10 ADP, it's just tough for a pitcher to sneak into the mi...2026
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• Let’s Argue: Andy Reid will be gone in two years

In our “Let’s Argue” series, our Mark Gunnels considers the hot takes, wacky predictions and unpopular opinions of Kansas City Chiefs fans from all over the world. The Chiefs should draft a QB with the probability Mahomes won’t be ready by the start of the season. This isn’t a bad idea in theory. However, the […]...2026
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• Preseason Prep - February 22, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
Christian Encarnacion-Strand, 1B (CIN) Encarnacion-Strand is recovering from a hamstring injury suffered in January. The former top prospect has struggled mightily over the past two years, dealing with injuries and underperformance. After exhibiting extraordinary power during his minor league career, CES has posted exit velocities below 88 miles-per-hour each of the past two major league seasons. ...2026
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• New York Giants’ 90-man roster rankings: The roster, from top to bottom

Brian Daboll talks to Abdul Carter during minicamp. | Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images Let’s see how things stack up entering training camp Let’s look at the New York Giants’ roster from top to bottom as we begin training camp. I have ranked each player from top to bottom considering factors like talent, importance to the team, likelihood of making the team and expected role. The rankings...2025
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• Cowboys news: DaRon Bland needs a bounce-back year with free agency looming

Tim Heitman-Imagn Images Notable headlines surrounding America’s team. Cowboys All-Pro DaRon Bland eyes lofty goal ahead of training camp - Randy Gurzi, Sports Illustrated Bland is eyeing a rebound year in 2025. Bland finished with 41 tackles and five pass defenses, but recorded no interceptions. After picking off 14 passes in his first two seasons, this was a major letdown for the All-P...2025
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• Braves bop Boston in 10-4 series win

Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images The Red Sox hit a grand slam but it was nowhere near enough to offset what the Braves had in store for today’s contest. The Atlanta Braves matched their season-high for runs today, as the lineup made things very difficult for both Brayan Bello and old friend Sean Newcomb. As such, the Braves ended up leaving Fenway Park with an emphatic 10-4 win over the Boston Re...2025
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Who are the Cowboys most likely to end up with in the first round in your opinion? The 2025 NFL Draft is nearly upon us, and months of shifting player stocks and smoke screens from teams will soon come to an end. The Cowboys’ draft priorities have seemingly come into focus in recent weeks, but as we learned it can all change in a heart...2025
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• Should the Saints go ahead with Spencer Rattler as the starter?

Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images New Orleans now has a massive issue at QB but drafting one early may be a bad idea. With the recent news surrounding Derek Carr’s new shoulder injury, the outlook for the upcoming New Orleans Saints season is much different. The team is currently missing a certified starter at quarterback, and of course, because they are drafting a pick 9, that position is e...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Do the Chiefs still need to address left tackle?

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Chiefs headlines for Thursday, April 10 The latest 2025 NFL mock draft 4.0: Giants, Steelers, Browns grab QBs in 2-round mock | FOX Sports 31. Kansas City Chiefs: TreVeyon Henderson, RB, Ohio State As tempting as it is to plug Georgia’s Malaki Starks or one of the many gifted defensive linemen here for Kansas City, I’ve grown enamored with Henderson’s fit in t...2025
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• Cubs roster move: Justin Steele to injured list, Ethan Roberts recalled

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images This isn’t good. Justin Steele threw seven outstanding innings on Monday. Unfortunately, that’s the last we’ll see of him for at least two weeks (Bluesky link): Cubs announce that lefty Justin Steele has been placed on 15-day IL due to left elbow tendinitis. Righty Ethan Roberts recalled from Iowa.— Jordan Bastian (@bastianmlb.bsky.social) ...2025
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• Ed’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft: Patience is rewarded

Photo by John Smolek/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Giants get elite playmaker and a quarterback with first two picks Another week, another New York Giants seven-round mock draft. ESPN has released its 2025 Mock Draft Simulator. To perhaps change up the board from what we have worked with in recent weeks, I used the ESPN Simulator. Let’s see what happens. Round 1 (No. 3) — Travis Hunter...2025
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• Cowboys 2025 offseason roster preview: Guards & centers

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Cowboys have some pieces that they can work with along the interior. While things are pretty rough at offensive tackle this offseason, the Cowboys’ interior line offers a little more to be confident about. Tyler Smith’s a two-time Pro Bowler and Cooper Beebe had a solid rookie season. Dallas will still need to figure out what they’re doing at right g...2025
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• Ask PFW: A Q&A for OTAs
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• Ozzie Guillen interviewed for White Sox job while blackout drunk
Ozzie Guillen’s tenure as the Chicago White Sox manager was nothing if not colorful. So, it’s only fitting that it started in an especially colorful way. In a story on ESPN, Guillen said that he interviewed for the White Sox job the day after an all-night party, celebrating the then Florida Marlins (whom he coached for) winning the World Series in 2003. “We started drinking all kinds of drinks. B...2016
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• Monday Morning Hangover: AFC and NFC Finalists All Have Their Flaws
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• Veteran Combine a Win-Win for NFL and Players, but Must Be Handled Carefully
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"A closer look at why an all-NFC East championship game is the peak of Cowboys embarrassing fallout"

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"Should Bengals pursue Chiefs punter Tommy Townsend?"

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"Raw recap & reactions (May 1, 2023): The problem with the WWE Draft"

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"Why Premier League's shift to five subs per game is a bad idea"

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"Why the Cam Newton-Panthers reunion is a bad idea for Carolina"

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"Adrian Beltre was so confident, he didn't wear a cup"

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"Duke At A High School Isn’t A Bad Idea In one of the more unexpected turn of events this lacrosse season, one of the biggest matchups of the weekend is going to be hitting the road as its Syracuse v Duke in New York."

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"Enes Kanter’s teammate told him “You’re about to get 50 dropped on you” after LeBron troll"

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"Dwight Howard Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Hawks C"

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"Peyton Manning Visits Giants Facility, Helps Eli with Game Plan vs. Steelers"

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• Preseason Prep - February 22, 2026
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• Let’s Argue: Andy Reid will be gone in two years
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
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• New York Giants’ 90-man roster rankings: The roster, from top to bottom
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• Cowboys news: DaRon Bland needs a bounce-back year with free agency looming
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• F1 drivers see both ‘lottery’ and ‘opportunity’ in new two-stop Monaco Grand Prix rule

Photo by Jay Hirano/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Max Verstappen, Pierre Gasly, and more drivers weigh in on the new two-stop rule ahead of Monaco Grand Prix Formula 1’s governing body instituted a new rule for the Monaco Grand Prix, hoping to increase opportunities for overtaking and improve the “racing spectacle.” Starting this season, drivers are required to make two pit stop...2025
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• 3 players the Chiefs should consider in every round of the NFL Draft

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Assuming these players are available, here are 3 options for the Chiefs in every round. After much waiting, the NFL Draft is finally here. With that in mind, let’s go through each round and suggest three prospects for the Kansas City Chiefs. First round (31) Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Disp / USA TODAY NETWORK Josh Simmons Kenneth Grant Trey Amo...2025
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft
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• Ed’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft: QB deal leads to even more dealing

Jaxson Dart | Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images With the 2025 NFL Draft just days away, we have arrived at my final 7-round New York Giants mock draft. Some of you would, I know, say “mercifully arrived.” I did this mock draft three different ways on Friday before deciding that this, admittedly somewhat out of the box, draft was the one I wanted to publish. There are so many ways this d...2025
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• Should the Saints go ahead with Spencer Rattler as the starter?
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• The Rundown - National Finals
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• Was This Supposed To Happen?
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• Preseason Prep - February 22, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
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• Tigers 3, Cubs 1: Give it away, give it away, give it away now

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Cubs could have, and possibly should have, won this game. DETROIT — If you can’t quite place the song I took this recap’s headline from, here it is: The Cubs lost the series opener to the Tigers 3-1 in front of a raucous crowd that made Friday evening feel like a postseason game. (And wouldn’t it be great to see these two teams in this year’s World Series?) B...2025
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• F1 drivers see both ‘lottery’ and ‘opportunity’ in new two-stop Monaco Grand Prix rule
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft
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• Ed’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft: QB deal leads to even more dealing
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• Cubs roster move: Justin Steele to injured list, Ethan Roberts recalled
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• ‘Things I think’ after the Giants’ signing of QB Jameis Winston

Jameis Winston | Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images The Winston Experience is always a thrill ride Depending upon your perspective, the New York Giants front office may or may not have gotten a lot of things right the past couple of seasons. The Giants, though, showed with the signing of quarterback Jameis Winston that they have perfected the art of the late Friday night news dump. Here are som...2025
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• The Rundown - National Finals
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft
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• This Charlotte Flair is the best Charlotte Flair

WWE.com The Queen is unhinged after last week’s trainwreck performance, and it’s the best thing she could have done. Some places do power rankings. Here at Cageside, we do a stock report. In this weekly series, we identify three Superstars (or groups of Superstars) who are on their way up, and three that are moving in the opposite direction. After a busy week that included El Grande Ameri...2025
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• Arrowheadlines: Do the Chiefs still need to address left tackle?
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• Monday Musings: Is it always a bad idea to draft a running back in the first round?

Photo by Robin Alam/ISI Photos/Getty Images Some people believe a running back should never be drafted in the first round. Are they right? Ever since the Kansas City Chiefs selected running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire with the last pick of 2020’s first round, the wisdom of taking any running back in the opening round has been a hot topic among Kansas City fans. Some believe that in th...2025
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• Should the Eagles re-sign Mekhi Becton?

Geoff Burke-Imagn Images Eagles roster outlook: Offensive guard The Philadelphia Eagles’ Super Bowl season is over and the 2025 NFL offseason is officially here. We’re continuing our Eagles roster outlook series by examining the offensive guard position. PREVIOUSLY: Quarterback | Running back | Tight end | Wide receiver | Offensive tackle. THE PLAYERS LANDON DICKERSON STATS: 996 snaps, 16 ...2025
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• Cowboys 2025 offseason roster preview: Guards & centers
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• Twitter reactions to Germaine Pratt requesting a trade

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images Social media has varying opinions on the veterab linebacker requesting a trade. The Cincinnati Bengals and their fans got a bit of a surprise Wednesday when veteran linebacker Germaine Pratt requested a trade from the team. One of the first draft picks of the Zac Taylor and Lou Anarumo era for this team, Pratt is now potentially looking to bounce like his...2025
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• Kareem Hunt called Andy Reid directly after Isiah Pacheco injury

Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images We now know how the running back’s return to Kansas City was made possible. One of the major stories surrounding the Kansas City Chiefs’ bid to be the NFL’s first “three-peat” Super Bowl Champion will be a reunion that never seemed possible. Running back Kareem Hunt was drafted in the same 2017 class as quarterback Patrick Mahomes. After leading the league...2025
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• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer has a past, but his future success is an unknown

Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Your Sunday morning Cowboys news. Schottenheimer hire essentially Cowboys’ version of Schrodinger’s Cat - Reid Hanson, Cowboys Wire Despite the frustration with the hiring of Brian Schottenheimer, it’s still unknown what could come from his tenure as head coach. The hope that typically follows a new coaching hire was absent from this transaction. Schottenhei...2025
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• Russell Westbrook Dunks on Enes Kanter in the Most Westbrook-ian Play Ever
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• Grizzlies' Jeff Green Posterizes Wizards' Kevin Seraphin with Majestic Slam
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• With No Time and No Dez, Romo Stays Cool to Forge Another Cowboys Comeback
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• Korey Stringer's Sacrifice and the Battle to Stop Football Heat Stroke Deaths
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• Is Russell Wilson Really a Pocket Passer?
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• Peyton Manning Visits Giants Facility, Helps Eli with Game Plan vs. Steelers
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• Why Kirk Cousins Isn't the Answer at Quarterback for the Washington Redskins
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• Junior Galette to Redskins: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Preseason Prep - February 22, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
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• Jeff Fisher Became Too Much of an Embarrassment for the Rams to Overlook
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Sorting out the NFL's 7 Best Super Bowl Contenders
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Brock Osweiler's Time Is Now
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• Korey Stringer's Sacrifice and the Battle to Stop Football Heat Stroke Deaths
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• Tom Brady and Roger Goodell Deserve Each Other, and We Deserve Better
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Weekend of Upsets and Classics
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Attack of the Zombie Quarterbacks
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• NFL Week 16 Picks: Desperate Times Call for Desperate Quarterbacks
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• The Rundown - National Finals
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• Preseason Prep - February 22, 2026
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• Preseason Prep - Feb. 20, 2026
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• New York Giants’ 90-man roster rankings: The roster, from top to bottom
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• Cowboys news: DaRon Bland needs a bounce-back year with free agency looming
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• Tigers 3, Cubs 1: Give it away, give it away, give it away now
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• F1 drivers see both ‘lottery’ and ‘opportunity’ in new two-stop Monaco Grand Prix rule
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• Braves bop Boston in 10-4 series win
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• Cowboys focused seven-round 2025 NFL mock draft
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• Ed’s 7-round New York Giants mock draft: QB deal leads to even more dealing
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• Cowboys news: DaRon Bland needs a bounce-back year with free agency looming
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• Braves bop Boston in 10-4 series win
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• Should the Eagles re-sign Mekhi Becton?
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• What’s the best trade return the Rams could get for Matt Stafford?

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Why the Rams couldn’t get a first rounder for Stafford straight up, but could get creative with these 3 teams The premise of the Los Angeles Rams trading quarterback Matthew Stafford can no longer be classified as a baseless rumor or speculation because this year the franchise is putting up signals that the team is ready to make some sweeping changes. Though ther...2025
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• Kareem Hunt called Andy Reid directly after Isiah Pacheco injury
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• Cowboys news: Brian Schottenheimer has a past, but his future success is an unknown
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• A closer look at why an all-NFC East championship game is the peak of Cowboys embarrassing fallout

Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images Who are you rooting for in the NFC Championship game between the Commanders and Eagles? It may be hard to believe, but there are still NFL teams playing football this weekend. Four of them to be exact, meaning, of course, that Sunday’s games will determine who plays in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. A division rival of the Dallas Cowboys is guaranteed to be...2025
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• Cowboys news: Dak Prescott has strong comments regarding new contract

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The latest headlines surrounding America’s Team. Dak: ‘Says a lot’ if deal is not done by season start - Nick Harris, DallasCowboys.com Dak Prescott is focused on the season amidst all the contract negotiations. Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones said on Wednesday that since “Dak is here” there is “no more to do” to ensure that the team i...2024
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• Dallas Cowboys draft: One decision will tell us how the team really feels about Dak Prescott

Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images We are going to learn a lot about how the Dallas Cowboys feel about Dak Prescott by Friday night of the NFL Draft. It is officially April. That means we have reached the month of the 2024 NFL Draft. Before we turn the calendar next we will have a fresh batch of players on the Dallas Cowboys. Who they are and exactly what they offer remains to be seen, but...2024
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