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There aren't a ton of plug-and-play starters on the open market at this point of the offseason. There are still a few, however, and they are highlighted by a former Denver Bronco who led the league in interceptions just two seasons ago.That player is two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons, the co-leader in interceptions (6) for the 2022 campaign.Why a player of Simmons' caliber is still available is unknown, but the team he began his career with as a third-round pick in 2016 doesn't even seem interested in bringing him back.According to Parker Gabriel of the Denver Post, the Broncos are...

Broncos 'very unlikely' to bring back former NFL interceptions leader

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The NFL announced its schedule for the 2024 regular season on Wednesday night. The schedule has several positives and negatives for teams to take away, but the Lions may be the biggest beneficiaries.Fourteen of Detroit's first 15 games will be played indoors. The only game the Lions will play outside during the stretch is in Week 9 when they go on the road to face the Packers in Green Bay.Two of Detroit's final three games are outdoors, but one is on the West Coast at San Francisco. So, theoretically, the only game the Lions could face extremely cold elements in...

Lions have unique advantage thanks to 2024 schedule

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Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker created a stir over the weekend with controversial remarks during his commencement speech at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.The NFL and senior vice president and chief diversity and inclusion officer Jonathan Beane have responded in a statement, noting that Butker gave the speech in his "personal capacity" and the league doesn't share the same views.
In response to the controversy surrounding Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College, the NFL distanced itself from the ideas expressed.The league stated it doesn’t share the beliefs Butker voiced.More ⤵️https://t.co/hsljWjxX14 pic.twitter.com/eIvQubGrH2
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) May 16, 2024
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NFL responds to Chiefs kicker's commencement speech controversy

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On Thursday, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen clarified that he isn't yet thinking about a second-straight summer fire sale despite the club's on-the-field struggles over the past week. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns echoed Cohen's words ahead of New York's 6-5 extra-innings win at the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday. "We’re not anywhere close to having discussions like that," Stearns said about the club's possible trade-deadline strategy, per Robert Sanchez of SNY. "We’re in mid-May. We’re focused every single day on trying to win baseball games. From a trade deadline strategy discussion, that’s something that we’ve got months to figure...

Mets president discusses possibly selling at trade deadline

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Do you wonder what that nasty smell that has been cropping up all over Denver is?. I know. Denver has lots of nasty smells, including urine and feces in the alleys. There also is the unmistakable chemical smell of meth that turns some people’s stomachs. And of course, marijuana lingers in the air Denver-wide.

Opinion: The smell of death in Denver

Houston, TX

Astros rookie Joey Loperfido has started off his major league career red hot. In his first 11 games at the big league level, Loperfido has slashed .324/.378/.441/.819 with one home run and a stolen base. This early start looks promising, but his underlying numbers will soon bring his stats crashing down. Through his first 37 plate appearances, he is enjoying incredible luck on batted balls. His batting average on balls in play (BAbip) is an astronomically high .526 — meaning more than half of the balls he's put into play have fallen in for hits. The league average historically is around .300....

Astros red-hot rookie Joey Loperfido is due for major regression

Minneapolis, MN

With their backs against the wall, the start of Game 6 had the makings of a long evening for the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, they turned the tables on the Denver Nuggets, going on an incredible run to close out the first quarter. The Nuggets started hot, gaining an early seven-point advantage. But the Timberwolves responded, racking up 20 unanswered points. Ultimately, after falling behind 9-2, Minnesota outscored Denver 29-5 to take a 17-point lead (31-14) into the second quarter. 
MY GOODNESS, JADEN MCDANIELS.  pic.twitter.com/H04NHMcBuh— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024

YEAAAAH, BIG RU. @PaniniAmerica Peak Performance of the Game. pic.twitter.com/BKxitncqy5— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024
The Timberwolves' impressive streak was made even more so by how they scored. Several times, they turned strong defense into transition offense, leading to easy points that had the home crowd at Target Center fired up. 
KAT COMING THRUUU.  pic.twitter.com/n9fwf0iW8t— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024

AIR ANT. ✈️ pic.twitter.com/KsTkyOfIaZ— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 17, 2024
After jumping out to a surprising 2-0 lead over the Nuggets, the Timberwolves entered Thursday night with their season on the line after dropping three straight, two by double-digits. With a victory, they'll force a deciding Game 7 in Denver on Sunday. 

Watch: Timberwolves rip off 20-0 run to open big lead vs. Nuggets in Game 6

It’s been nearly three years since Jeff Blashill was an NHL head coach, but his extended hiatus doesn’t seem to deter one team from possibly considering him for its head coach opening.According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Blashill could be a leading candidate for the open head-coaching job with the San Jose Sharks — a team looking for a fresh voice after a league-worst 19-54-9 record in 2023 under former HC David Quinn.“I would like see Jeff Blashill get a second chance,” Friedman stated on his “32 Thoughts” podcast. “I would like to see what people learn after their first time...

Former Red Wings head coach linked to open NHL job

It’s a fair question: Have people experiencing homelessness moved to Denver for a free hotel room?. At least one man did. The mother of a missing man messaged me the other day to tell me she is looking for her son. She said he moved back to Denver from Florida thinking he could get a free hotel room as part of Denver Mayor Mike Johnston’s House1000 plan. Of course, those rooms all are full now. Also, most people who received the rooms were in established encampments that the mayor swept. There never were any rooms for people who might move to Denver one week to be housed the next.

Opinion: Did homeless people move to Denver for a free hotel room?

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Washington, DC

With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Washington Commanders selected LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels.It was a decision that was expected by most and one that third-year wide receiver Jahan Dotson was hoping for."I don't know if I can say this, but that's the quarterback that I wanted," Dotson said, via Grant Gordon of NFL.com. "I was happy when we drafted him, I'm really looking forward to building a relationship with him, furthering our relationship, as I've known him in the past, but he's been good so far. He's only been here a couple days now,...

WR Jahan Dotson reveals who he wanted Commanders to draft with No. 2 pick

New York City, NY

Game 6 between the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes had everything. In the end, though, Chris Kreider's natural hat trick in the third period will be the only thing many will remember from what was arguably one of the wildest games of this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. 
On to the next. The work continues. #NOQUITINNY pic.twitter.com/lrwv0AdMl6— x - New York Rangers (@NYRangers) May 17, 2024
The Rangers, who seemingly had the second-round series in hand after jumping out to a 3-0 series lead, found themselves behind by two goals in the third period on Thursday. Mere minutes away from having to return...

Rangers secure spot in conference finals after stunning third-period comeback over Hurricanes

The New York Knicks are one win away from making it to the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals, where the Boston Celtics will be waiting for them should they get past the Indiana Pacers. The Knicks' deep playoff run is especially interesting, as the team has found success despite Julius Randle being out with injury. It has also navigated OG Anunoby's absence while continuing to find ways to win. Nevertheless, the Knicks won't be expected to overcome the Celtics if they can make the conference finals. Joe Mazzulla's team is widely viewed as having the most talented roster in the NBA. According to...

Knicks are one star away from being a genuine contender

Jacksonville, FL

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Michael Wright remembers he was delivering mail when he found out his hometown would be home to a National Football League franchise. Thursday night, the lifelong Jaxson sat inside the Legends Center to listen to the team’s proposal for how it could remain in town for the next 30 years, as the second of five community ‘huddles’ drew approximately 100 people to the Sherwood community center.

Northside ‘huddle’ draws cautious optimism about ‘Stadium of the Future’

The agreement to renovate EverBank Stadium into “the Stadium of the Future” would cost the city $775 million, but city officials describe it as a superior financial deal in the world of professional football.

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Steelers RB Jaylen Warren claims Justin Fields might return kicks under the new kickoff rules in the next season with Russell Wilson potentially starting as QB1

This offseason, the Pittsburgh Steelers made two big moves. First, they acquired the nine-time Pro Bowler Russell Wilson , followed by the exit of Kenny Pickett...

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren claims Justin Fields might return kicks under the new kickoff rules in the next season with Russell Wilson potentially starting as QB1

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