The Cleveland Browns still are in search of a franchise quarterback. But Sam Darnold reportedly doesn’t want to be it. The USC quarterback is expected by many to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, but there’s a possibility that the redshirt sophomore could return to the Trojans for another season. Darnold, who has been underwhelming during the 2017 season, reportedly will decide whether or not to return to school based on which teams land atop the draft board, according to The Monday Morning Quarterback’s Albert Breer (via Nick Camino of WTAM in Cleveland). If Cleveland gets the top pick then Darnold reportedly could head back to ... NESN.com
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NFL Rumors: Colin Kaepernick Files Grievance Against NFL Owners For Collusion
Colin Kaepernick still hasn’t found a job in the NFL, and the quarterback reportedly is about to take action. Bleacher Report’s Mike Freeman reported Sunday that Kaepernick has filed a grievance against the NFL owners for colluding to keep him out of the league. Freeman also reported that a statement from Kaepernick should be released soon. This, of course, would be a big development, as it has been assumed by many that Kaepernick is being blackballed by the league due to his protest during the national anthem last season. Kaepernick played well in 2016 for the lowly San Francisco 49ers, as he threw for 2,241 yards, 16 touchdowns and fo... NESN.com
LaVar Ball Rips ‘Short And Slow’ Steve Nash, Says He Can’t Help Lonzo Ball
LaVar Ball has ripped, trashed and claimed he could beat about every professional athlete you can think of, and a certain surefire NBA Hall of Famer was next on his list. Rumors swirled this week that LaVar Ball’s son, Los Angeles Lakers rookie point guard Lonzo Ball, had started working out with former Laker Steve Nash, but LaVar Ball put an end to those rumors in an interview with ClutchPoints’ Ryan Ward. “I’d say no,” Ball said. “The reason I say no because if he was, my son would’ve said, ‘You know what I’m working out with Steve Nash’. What Steve Nash going to teach my boy? He’s short and slow, man. Come
MLB Rumors: Astros, Mystery Team Pursuing Tigers’ Justin Verlander
The Major League Baseball season has reached the stretch run, and teams still have a short amount of time to add keys players that can help them clinch their spot in the postseason. Justin Verlander is by far the most intriguing name out there, and he just might be moved before the Aug. 31 deadline. MLB.com’s Jon Morosi reported Tuesday, citing sources, that “trade interest in Verlander has increased this week,” with the Houston Astros and one unknown suitor in the hunt. There is no doubt the Detroit Tigers ace could help a team like the Astros once they reach October, but the question is whether or not they are willing to pay
Rumors Of Fernando Alonso Racing In IndyCar Finale Are ‘Fake News’
Although there’s still a possibility that Fernando Alonso will return to compete in the Indianapolis 500 in 2018, don’t expect to see him in an IndyCar again this season. McLaren executive director Zak Brown has shut down rumors that the two-time Formula One world champion will pilot the fifth Andretti Autosport entry in the Verizon IndyCar Series’ season finale at Sonoma Raceway, according to Racer. “It’s completely crazy,” Brown said. “He would have to first make that request through us, which he has not, and that event conflicts with F1 in Singapore. It’s fake news.” It’s unclear whether Alonso will race in next year’s I... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Carmelo Anthony Blocking Kyrie Irving’s Path To Knicks
Kyrie Irving would like to “come home,” that much as been made clear. But Carmelo Anthony could be keeping the star guard from his desired destination. The Cleveland Cavaliers star reportedly requested to be traded in order to get out of LeBron James’ shadow, and one of his preferred destinations is the New York Knicks. But any deal with the Knicks almost certainly would involve Anthony, and the 33-year-old star has another idea in mind. ESPN’s Ian Begley reported Wednesday, citing league sources, that Irving being sent to the Knicks is “unlikely” because Anthony is set on joining the Houston Rockets instead of the Cavs. “He... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Rockets ‘Turning Full Attention’ To Carmelo Anthony Trade
The Houston Rockets sure have been busy this offseason. The Rockets already have acquired Chris Paul and signed superstar guard James Harden to an extension, which reportedly is the biggest in NBA history, but they reportedly have their sights set on even more. Houston is “turning full attention” to adding Carmelo Anthony to its roster in a trade with the New York Knicks, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Brian Windhorst. It appears the Rockets are going all in trying to find the right mix that can compete for an NBA title in the age of the Golden State Warriors and LeBron James. But there are no guarantees the Knicks would... NESN.com