A potential Kyrie Irving trade from the Dallas Mavericks to the Miami Heat is intriguing—but considerably more complicated than recent social-media speculation suggests. Irving would address one of Miami’s most obvious needs. His shooting, ball-handling and late-game scoring could complement Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bam Adebayo exceptionally well. Dallas, meanwhile, is building around Cooper Flagg, making…
When Was the First NFL Pro Bowl?
The first official NFL Pro Bowl was played on January 14, 1951, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles, California. The game followed the 1950 NFL season and featured the league’s top players competing in an all-star matchup. Who Played in the First NFL Pro Bowl? Unlike today’s AFC-versus-NFC format, the inaugural Pro…
2026 NFL Roster Cuts: When Is the 53-Man Roster Deadline?
NFL teams must reduce their rosters from 90 players to 53 players by Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET. The deadline comes immediately after the final weekend of the 2026 NFL preseason, creating a quick turnaround for teams as they make their final personnel decisions before the regular season. Hundreds of players across…
2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 Schedule: Dates, Times, TV Channels and How to Watch
The 2026 NFL Preseason Week 3 schedule takes place from Thursday, August 27 through Saturday, August 29, with all 32 NFL teams playing their final preseason games before the regular season. Week 3 represents the final opportunity for players fighting for roster spots to make an impression before teams finalize their 53-man rosters. The 16-game…
Goodell: NFL looking into whether to punish 49ers owner
Commissioner Roger Goodell said the NFL is looking into whether San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York will be punished for violating the league…
Brewers’ Dustin May hit by line drive, exits early vs. Mets
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Dustin May left his start against the New York Mets because of a bruised right scapula after throwing one pit…
Falcons’ Za’Darius Smith retired last year due to mother’s health
New Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith opened up Wednesday for the first time about why he suddenly retired during last season wi…
Former Padres infielder Matt Beatty Suddenly Retires at 33
Former San Diego Padres utility player Matt Beaty officially retired from professional baseball. The sudden announcement, posted to Beaty’s …
Skattebo’s ‘infectious’ energy ignites fight at Giants practice
New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh characterized running back Cam Skattebo’s energy on Wednesday, Aug. 26 as more of the latter. Skatt…
Jeanie Buss petitions court to block siblings’ attempt to sell family’s Lakers stake
Jeanie Buss has filed a petition to a Los Angeles Superior Court, asking that a judge block her siblings’ attempt to sell the family’s remai…