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• Hawks Notes: Alexander-Walker, Johnson, Playoff Loss, Pre-Draft Workouts
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named the league’s Most Improved Player. Following the Hawks’ loss to the Knicks in the first round of the playoffs, he spoke of making even more improvements. “I think for me, it allowed me to reshape my focus, to say, ‘You know what, I have a chance at making something special of […]...2026
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• Magic Fire Jamahl Mosley
The Magic are making a coaching change after their first-round playoff loss to Detroit, dismissing Jamahl Mosley after five seasons, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). More to come …...2026
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• Magic fire coach Jamahl Mosley after another first-round playoff loss
Orlando's loss to the Pistons after leading the series 3-1 ultimately led to Mosley getting ousted....2026
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• Magic Likely To Keep Jeff Weltman In Charge Of Front Office

The Orlando Magic fell in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons. There will be changes coming for Orlando this offseason, but they likely won't come in the front office. Jeff Weltman is likely to retain his role as president of basketball operations. Weltman reportedly signed a contract extension with the Magic during the early part of t...2026
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• Nuggets reportedly retaining David Adelman, taking calls on anybody but Nikola Jokić
There's a reckoning due in Denver after a stunning first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves....2026
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• ‘They Ran Out of Gas’ — Elliotte Friedman Breaks Down Oilers’ Lack of ‘Anger’ Following Playoff Loss to Ducks
Elliotte Friedman questions Oilers’ lack of edge after playoff loss, pointing to fatigue, injuries, and deeper issues behind early exit....2026
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• ‘They Ran Out of Gas’ — Elliotte Friedman Breaks Down Oilers’ Lack of ‘Anger’ Following Playoff Loss to Ducks
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• Nikola Jokic Wants To Stay With Nuggets 'Forever', Says Team 'Far Away' From Title

Nikola Jokic said Thursday he still wants to finish his career with the Denver Nuggets, but the three-time MVP offered a candid assessment of where the franchise stands following a first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. "I still want to be a Nugget forever," Jokic said. "We just lost in the first round. I think we are far away." The 31-year-old has two years and $121.9 million rem...2026
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• Ime Udoka: Rockets 'Doubled Down' On Bully Ball Strategy

Ime Udoka remains confident in the Houston Rockets' unconventional offensive approach despite recent struggles, believing the formula centered around Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun can produce sustainable success. The Rockets rank third in the NBA in offensive rating (118.9) while utilizing a by-committee approach at point guard following Fred VanVleet's season-ending knee injury. "What we do is ...2026
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• Bills Star Reveals Josh Allen, Dalton Kincaid Played Through Serious Injuries in Playoff Loss to Broncos
What injuries did Bills stars Josh Allen and Dalton Kincaid play through? Find out more about the challenges they dealt with vs. the Broncos....2026
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• Brock Purdy opens up about how he, 49ers will respond to blowout playoff loss to Seahawks

What had been a roller-coaster ride of a season for the San Francisco 49ers and for quarterback Brock Purdy came to a crashing end when San Francisco suffered a 41-6 blowout loss to the rival Seattle Seahawks in the divisional round of the playoffs this past Saturday....2026
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• Panthers LT Ekwonu (knee) to miss 6-12 months
Panthers starting left tackle Ickey Ekwonu suffered a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee in Saturday's playoff loss. With a recovery time of 6-12 months, coach Dave Canales said the injury will force the team to alter its offseason plans....2026
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• Dave Canales shares tough news after playoff loss to Rams

A key offensive lineman was carted off the field after going down with an apparent lower-body injury while trying to block on a passing play....2026
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• 3 UFL players the Browns should consider

Photo by Mitchell Layton/UFL/Getty Images There are still holes on the Browns roster that need depth The Cleveland Browns are just over a month from the beginning of training camp. Their roster is completely full. But that hasn’t stopped GM Andrew Berry from tweaking it each week. It is common for him to drop a guy with a new player already signed. It just so happens that an entire league...2025
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• LeBron James provides injury update ahead of Lakers contract decision

The four-time NBA champion was hurt during his team's playoff loss to Minnesota...2025
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images 18 questions with a former Cleveland quarterback Former Cleveland Browns quarterback Mike Pagel came to the franchise in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts in 1986. He had already played in 51 NFL games with 47 starts. Yet when he arrived in Cleveland, he was penciled in as the #3 quarterback. RELATED: BROWNS HAD UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO S...2025
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• Lightning on the brink of elimination after another home playoff loss

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Another home loss in the playoffs has the Tampa Bay Lightning on the brink of an early vacation once again....2026
• Can't Wait for the 2016 NFL Season? You Don't Have To—Here's What Will Happen
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• Monday Morning Hangover: Super Bowl 50 All About History and the Future
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• Peyton Manning Comments on 2011 Neck Surgery, Doesn't Have Feeling in Fingertips
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Colts, Cam, Cowboys Conspiracy
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• NFL Week 15 Picks: The Rise and Fall of the 49ers Empire (Also: Johnny Manziel)
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• One thing every NFL team should be thankful for
Everyone is thankful for something during the holiday season. Whether it’s hanging out with friends and family or that much-needed vacation, we all look forward to this time of the year. The same can be said for about half the teams in the NFL, who are preparing for a late-season playoff push. But what about the teams that are just playing out the string? What are they thankful for? Here’s a look ...2014
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• Dave Lozo's Bag Skate: Sushi Diet Helping Jakub Voracek Lead the NHL in Scoring
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• NFL Week 9 Picks: It's Brady Manning XVI! Merry BradyManningmas!
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• NFL Week 9 Picks: It's Brady Manning XVI! Merry BradyManningmas!
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"Game recap: 5 takeaways from Packers' playoff loss to Bears"

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"'It was us versus everybody': Texans rip officials after playoff loss to Chiefs after some questionable calls"

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"Eagles All-Pro center Jason Kelce tells teammates he's retiring after playoff loss to Buccaneers, per report"

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"Tom Brady fined more than $16,000 for violating this NFL rule during playoff loss to Cowboys"

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"Antonio Brown celebrates Buccaneers' divisional round playoff loss to Rams with mocking tweet"

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"Mike Tomlin not harping on Steelers' playoff loss to Browns, but it remains a motivating factor"

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"Fan dies after collapsing at Ravens-Titans game"

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"Swarm Defense Too Much for the Wings"

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"Playoff loss to Jaguars should end Tyrod Taylor era in Buffalo"

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"3 reasons the Dallas Cowboys will beat the Green Bay Packers"

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"Andy Reid says Chiefs experienced headset problems in New England"

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"Fox, Broncos parting ways after playoff loss"

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"LeBron James May Never Match the Feats of Michael Jordan, and That's Just Fine"

• Magic Likely To Keep Jeff Weltman In Charge Of Front Office
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• Nikola Jokic Wants To Stay With Nuggets 'Forever', Says Team 'Far Away' From Title
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• Jalen Brunson Makes Candid 3-Word Admission After Knicks’ 2nd Straight Late-Game Miscue vs. Hawks
Jalen Brunson offers a blunt response after the Knicks’ second straight crushing last-second playoff loss to the Hawks....2026
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• QB Mason Rudolph discusses if Aaron Rodgers 'quizzes' were controversial with Steelers

Rodgers seemed to be a popular figure among Steelers players from the time he signed his contract in June 2025 through Pittsburgh's wild-card playoff loss to the Houston Texans this past January....2026
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• Garett Bolles: Denver Broncos a desired destination for free agents

The Monday after a playoff loss stinks. It always does. That said, we still need to move on. And frankly, I haven’t been this optimistic about heading into an offseason since the Peyton Manning era. In fact, I would say this offseason is likely the most important offseason since 2014. Luca Evans of the Denver […]...2026
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• Packers and coach Matt LaFleur agree to contract extension, AP source says
Matt LaFleur has agreed to terms on a contract extension to remain the Packers' coach, a week after Green Bay's season ended with a wild-card playoff loss to the Chicago Bears, according to a person familiar with the situation. LaFleur had one year remaining on his contract. New Packers president and CEO Ed Policy had said last summer he would prefer not to have a lame-duck coach, saying it “cre...2026
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• Mike Tomlin mum on Steelers' coaching future after playoff loss to Texans, Aaron Rodgers offers support

What the veteran coach said after Pittsburgh's season-ending setback...2026
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• Travis Etienne Jr. has humorous request for Trevor Lawrence after Jaguars' playoff loss to Bills

Etienne offered a humorous response when asked how Lawrence can build upon his first season with Liam Coen....2026
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• Eagles’ $20.1 Million Dilemma: Why Trading A.J. Brown May Not Be an Option
A.J. Brown trade rumors grow after Eagles’ playoff loss, but his massive 2026 dead cap hit makes any move financially difficult....2026
• 2026 NFL draft order: Browns 1st round picks almost set after Jaguars playoff loss

For the Cleveland Browns, the head coaching search is the clear and present issue that needs to be resolved, but the 2026 NFL draft could decide as much or more about the team’s future. While a Browns legend weighs in on potential coach options and a few blasts from the past are interview candidates, the […]...2026
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• Ime Udoka: Rockets 'Doubled Down' On Bully Ball Strategy
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• Packers kicking meltdown: Brandon McManus reacts after missing three kicks in shocking playoff loss to Bears

Green Bay kicker cost his team seven points on missed kicks...2026
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• 3 UFL players the Browns should consider
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more
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• Will the NFL’s playoff format be changed? If so, to what?

Photo Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images There is a proposal later this month to change the playoffs as we know it A long time ago, professional baseball was the king of sports. Everyone loved it, went to games, and followed it. With this in mind, every sports league did what baseball did. When baseball added numbers to their jerseys, other leagues...2025
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• The Linc - Khalil Mack among potential Eagles free agent targets

Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 2/27/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Three free agents who make sense for the Eagles, version 2.0 - PhillyVoiceKhalil Mack (34), EDGE, Chargers (6’3, 269). The Eagles have repeatedly been linked to Browns superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett, but if the cost to acquire him is too expensive, how abo...2025
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• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero: Jahmyr Gibbs offers hope for future

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images Handing out the game ball and unsung hero from the Lions’ heart-breaking loss against the Commanders. The Detroit Lions’ magical season came to a shockingly abrupt end with a 45-31 loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders. The Lions couldn’t keep rookie Jayden Daniels in-check, as they allowed more than 34 points for only the second time in their last 29 gam...2025
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• The Linc - “Over their past six games, the Commanders have a bottom-six run defense”

Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 1/21/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... NFL Conference Championship Betting: Best early bet before lines move - PFFOn the other side of the ball, there is no reason to believe that the Commanders’ defense will be able to stop an Eagles offense led by running back Saquon Barkley. Over their past six games, the...2025
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• Dallas Cowboys coaching candidate profile: Pete Carroll

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images What do you make of Pete Carroll as a potential option for the Cowboys job? As the Cowboys inch closer to a full week of having a head coaching vacancy, they’ve already begun to hold several interviews. One name that has been mentioned a couple of times, but who has yet to be scheduled for an interview, is Pete Carroll. The soon-to-be 74-year old c...2025
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• Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The Detroit Lions coaching staff and Jared Goff were big letdowns in the Lions’ playoff loss to the Commanders. Handing out grades for them and the rest of the team. After avoiding them all season, the Detroit Lions had their biggest let-down game at the worst possible time. Let’s dive into their season-ending, 45-31 loss to the Washington Commanders with our fin...2025
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• Caleb Williams taking this big lesson from Bears' playoff loss to Rams

While speaking with reporters on Monday, Williams indicated that what happened during the postseason defeat can be a teaching moment for everybody involved....2026
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• 2026 NFL Free Agency: Who Should the Jaguars Re-Sign?

“This is a growing step for us, a growing moment,” Josh Hines-Allen said following Jacksonville’s playoff loss to Buffalo. “Obviously this team is not going to be the same next year.” “It’s a business, at the end of the day. Some people are going to be here, some people are not. But the guys that […]...2026
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• Christian Braun’s mom steals show during Nuggets playoff loss on Mother’s Day

ESPN cameras showed Lisa, a former basketball All-State selection at Missouri, multiple times during the game and after big plays made by her son....2025
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• Barry Shuck’s exclusive interview with former Browns QB Mike Pagel: Backing up Bernie, moving with Colts and more
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• Sam Darnold Agrees to Three-Year Deal with Seattle Seahawks

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Sammy Darts got paaaaaaaaaaaaid Sam Darnold put together the best season of his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings in 2024, and he’s managed to turn it into a huge payday in free agency. Per numerous sources, Darnold has agreed to a three-year, $100.5 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks during the “legal tampering” period of free agency. The ...2025
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• The Linc - Khalil Mack among potential Eagles free agent targets
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• Chiefs’ Justin Reid has a special relationship with famed ‘22 draft class

Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images On Thursday, Kansas City’s veteran safety (and one of his protégés) described their work together over the last three seasons. When the Kansas City Chiefs play the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, eight members of their acclaimed 2022 draft class are expected to be active. After their first two seasons, the group has never known a playoff defea...2025
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• The Linc - “Over their past six games, the Commanders have a bottom-six run defense”
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• Here's what Lamar Jackson said to Josh Allen after Ravens' heartbreaking NFL playoff loss to Bills

The favorites for MVP honors shared a moment after Sunday's epic game...2025
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• Detroit Lions report card, grades: Goff, coaching disappoint vs. Commanders
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• Fox, Broncos parting ways after playoff loss
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• Sources: Manning played with torn right quad
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning played Sunday's Divisional Playoff loss and the past month of the season with a torn right quad, according to two sources....2015
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• LeBron James May Never Match the Feats of Michael Jordan, and That's Just Fine
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• Andy Reid says Chiefs experienced headset problems in New England
Chiefs coach Andy Reid says his team experienced problems with their headsets during Saturday's playoff loss in New England, though they worked fine in the crucial final minutes of the game....2016
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• Chip Kelly Fired as Eagles HC: Latest Comments and Reaction
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• 'It was us versus everybody': Texans rip officials after playoff loss to Chiefs after some questionable calls

Houston's Will Anderson Jr. didn't hold back...2025
• Antonio Brown celebrates Buccaneers' divisional round playoff loss to Rams with mocking tweet
Brown clearly took delight in his former team's season-ending loss...2022
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• Dak Prescott apologizes for comments made about NFL officials after Cowboys' playoff loss to 49ers
Prescott 'deeply regrets' what he said after the Cowboys were eliminated...2022
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• How do you feel about the Russell Wilson trade, one year later?
Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images So far, it’s advantage Seahawks in the Russell Wilson trade. We’ve now reached the one-year anniversary of the Seattle Seahawks making the monumental decision to trade Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos for two first-round picks, two second-round picks, Noah Fant, Shelby Harris, and Drew Lock. The greatest quarterback in Seahawks franchise history and one ...2023
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• Can't Wait for the 2016 NFL Season? You Don't Have To—Here's What Will Happen
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• Revival of the NFC East Isn't Near, It's Here
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• Mike Tanier's Monday Morning Hangover: Colts, Cam, Cowboys Conspiracy
2015

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• Detroit Lions Proving to Be Comeback Kids of 2014 NFL Season
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• NFL Week 9 Picks: It's Brady Manning XVI! Merry BradyManningmas!
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• NFL Week 9 Picks: It's Brady Manning XVI! Merry BradyManningmas!
2014

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• Aaron Rodgers Injury: Updates on Packers Star's Hamstring and Recovery
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• Hawks Notes: Alexander-Walker, Johnson, Playoff Loss, Pre-Draft Workouts
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• Magic Fire Jamahl Mosley
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• Magic fire coach Jamahl Mosley after another first-round playoff loss
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• Magic Likely To Keep Jeff Weltman In Charge Of Front Office
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• Nuggets reportedly retaining David Adelman, taking calls on anybody but Nikola Jokić
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• ‘They Ran Out of Gas’ — Elliotte Friedman Breaks Down Oilers’ Lack of ‘Anger’ Following Playoff Loss to Ducks
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• Nikola Jokic Wants To Stay With Nuggets 'Forever', Says Team 'Far Away' From Title
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• Nikola Jokić after playoff loss to Wolves: 'I still want to be a Nugget forever'

Jokić repeatedly said he still wants to be a Nugget, and he's eligible this summer to sign a four-year, $293 million extension with Denver....2026
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• Lightning on the brink of elimination after another home playoff loss
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• Nuggets must be kicking themselves after shocking NBA playoff update

After another frustrating playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets should be kicking themselves for a baffling decision....2026
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• Knicks must be kicking themselves after shocking NBA playoff update

After another stinging playoff loss to the Atlanta Hawks, the New York Knicks have only themselves to blame....2026
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• Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers Gives ESPN Broadcast Crew a Major Hint About His NFL Future
Aaron Rodgers gave ESPN a telling hint about his NFL future during the Steelers’ playoff loss, fueling retirement speculation....2026
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• Packers kicking meltdown: Brandon McManus reacts after missing three kicks in shocking playoff loss to Bears
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• Lions Game Ball, Unsung Hero: Jahmyr Gibbs offers hope for future
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• Cowboys news: Mike McCarthy believes the struggles will pay off later in the season

Barry Reeger-Imagn Images All the Dallas Cowboys news that’s fit to print. McCarthy: Cowboys ‘relish’ chance to bounce back from blowout - Todd Archer, ESPN Mike McCarthy still believes in this roster, ’relishes’ chance to atone. A day after the most decisive home loss since 1988, Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy attempted to take a big picture view. The Cowboys suffered the fourth lar...2024
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• Are the Dallas Cowboys making a mistake bringing back Mike McCarthy?

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images There is only one way to determine an answer: Football Court On Wednesday evening the Dallas Cowboys announced that Mike McCarthy, fresh off a stunning loss to the Green Bay Packers, would be back as the head coach for the 2024 season. The move came as a surprise. After all, this was the third-straight season for Dallas that ended with a shocking loss in...2024
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• LOOK: Irate Eagles fan launches bucket of popcorn at Nick Sirianni after ugly playoff loss to Buccaneers

Philadelphia's blowout defeat marked the end of a shocking collapse...2024
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• Dallas Cowboys offseason: The Dak Prescott top of market extension feels inevitable given all details

Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports All factors considered it feels inevitable that the Cowboys are going to give Dak Prescott an extension this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys are going to need to make a lot of hard decisions this offseason. First and foremost, the Cowboys are going to need to determine how they feel about their leadership as it goes without saying that everything else is just a l...2024
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• Cowboys News: Latest free agency buzz underlines stupidity of Amari Cooper trade
The Dallas Cowboys sure could have used Amari Cooper in their playoff loss to the 49ers. CeeDee Lamb was the only reliable outlet for Dak Prescott, and the offense as a whole was doomed the second Tony Pollard left with an injury. In Jerry Jones’ eyes, though, the Cowboys have zero regrets about trading Cooper. […] Cowboys News: Latest free agency buzz underlines stupidity of Amari Coo...2023
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