Tanking happens in the NFL, usually with some degree of subtlety and always with zero degree of interest on the part of the league office in acknowledging that tanking happens. Tanking happens less subtly in the NBA, where the powers-that-be are willing to issue punishments when it clearly happens. But the punishments imposed raise an [more] … [Read more...] about NBA fines Mavericks $750,000 for tanking, which will do nothing to stop tanking
Archives for April 2023
Commanders sale will keep pushing NFL franchise values higher and higher
When it comes to an NFL franchise, the value is the same as it is for anything else. It’s whatever someone else will pay for it. As to the Commanders, the Forbes valuation doesn’t mean jack squat. What matters is the final price. And if it’s $6.05 billion, that’s what the team is worth. That’s [more] … [Read more...] about Commanders sale will keep pushing NFL franchise values higher and higher
Chris Conley visits 49ers
Laquon Treadwell wasn’t the only free agent receiver to visit the 49ers this week. The NFL’s personnel notice Friday shows that Chris Conley also visited. Conley, 30, began 2022 with the Texans but was released Oct. 4. He signed with the Chiefs’ practice squad two days later before the Titans signed him on Oct. 25. [more] … [Read more...] about Chris Conley visits 49ers
Report: Cardinals to unveil new uniforms April 20
The Cardinals last unveiled new uniforms on April 20, 2005. Eighteen years to the day, the Cardinals will reveal a new look. Kyle Odegard of Compare.bet reports that the team will show off its new duds Thursday at The Van Buren music venue in Phoenix. Players and coaches are expected to attend the festivities. The [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Cardinals to unveil new uniforms April 20
Jets director of football systems Matthew Capogrosso dies after two-year cancer battle
Matthew Capogrosso, the Jets’ director of football systems, died Friday after a two-year battle with cancer, the team announced. Capogrosso worked for the team for 15 seasons. “Matthew was an intricate part of our organization,” Jets CEO Woody Johnson said, via Eric Allen of the team website. “He was a brilliant programmer but an even [more] … [Read more...] about Jets director of football systems Matthew Capogrosso dies after two-year cancer battle