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Dan Le Batard addresses criticism over lack of Dianna Russini coverage

Dan Le Batard has run into trouble in recent months for continuing to criticize fellow sports media figures over their blind spots or ethical breaches while he has largely refused to address the shocking scandal between NFL reporter Dianna Russini and New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. The pushback reached a tipping point this week…

Proposed MLB Contract Rule Would Have Changed Everything

Imagine a world where Albert Pujols had become a free agent after only five seasons with the Angels. Or if Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and other stars had reached the market years earlier than they actually did. That possibility is at the center of one of MLB’s latest proposals during collective bargaining negotiations with the […] The post Proposed MLB Contract Rule Would Have Changed Everything appeared first on The Lead .

Patriots Encouraged to Trade for Former First-Round Pick in ‘Splash’ Move

With the month of July now upon us, the NFL season is rapidly approaching. Still, there is a clear gap on the New England Patriots roster at edge rusher.It’s with that roster hole in mind that Jordy McElroy of USA Today’s Patriots Wire put together four “splash” moves that New England could make. Included there […] The post Patriots Encouraged to Trade for Former First-Round Pick in ‘Splash’ Move appeared first on HEAVY .

“Still Kick Myself”: Jets Legend Opens Up on Failed Tom Brady Pick-6 That Changed History

Not many defenders in the NFL can boast of having intercepted Tom Brady at the peak of the New England Patriots’ dynasty years. David “Hitman” Harris, former linebacker for the New York Jets, did not only that, but more. He broke a monolithic Brady record. But when the stakes were highest, Harris failed to finish […] The post “Still Kick Myself”: Jets Legend Opens Up on Failed Tom Brady Pick-6 That Changed History appeared first on EssentiallySports .

AFC Notes: Demario Davis, Brandon Stephens, Shane Bowen, Jets, Patriots

Jets Jets LB Demario Davis recalls his body failing him after his lone season with the Browns, in which the team won a single game. Since then, Davis estimates he spends nearly a million dollars per season on his body training and recovery. “My body was just — I was done, and I was ready […] The post AFC Notes: Demario Davis, Brandon Stephens, Shane Bowen, Jets, Patriots appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .

Patriots 2026 scouting report for FB Reggie Gilliam

The New England Patriots 90-man roster already featured a pair of fullbacks in Jack Westover and 2025 UDFA Brock Lampe. That did not stop them from adding another in free agency as one of their first signings: Reggie Gilliam. Signing a three-year, $10.8 million contract, Gilliam slotted in atop the fullback depth chart and projects […]

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings: Where Puka Nacua, Justin Jefferson and Others Rank

We’re officially in the month of July, which means fantasy football season is right around the corner. Over the next two months, leagues will begin drafting for the upcoming season, which means it’s time for you to start doing some research. We at EssentiallySports have already started pumping out fantasy football content, such as my […] The post Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings: Where Puka Nacua, Justin Jefferson and Others Rank appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Patriots Veteran Sends Strong Message With New Workout Video

New England Patriots wide receiver Mack Hollins was shown in a recent workout video posted by the team on Wednesday, and he went through a grueling session.  The social media post gave an inside look at what Hollins was able to do during the session. Hollins featured a variety of exercises in this particular workout. […] The post Patriots Veteran Sends Strong Message With New Workout Video appeared first on HEAVY .

What Grade did the New England Patriots Earn Following Their Busy Offseason?

Nobody expected the New England Patriots to play for a Super Bowl going into the 2025 season. Now, the goal in 2026 is to prove that wasn’t a fluke and actually win it all this year, which led to a very busy offseason.The most notable of the moves New England made was, of course, acquiring […] The post What Grade did the New England Patriots Earn Following Their Busy Offseason? appeared first on HEAVY .

“They Put Me in Handcuffs”: Dave Portnoy Details How Feud With Roger Goodell & NFL Risked His $200K Patriots Bet

Dave Portnoy spent nearly a decade feuding with the NFL and commissioner Roger Goodell. The rivalry began after the league suspended Tom Brady for his alleged role in the Deflategate scandal in 2015 and eventually escalated to Portnoy being arrested on two separate occasions. The second arrest, meanwhile, was reported when Portnoy used fake media […] The post “They Put Me in Handcuffs”: Dave Portnoy Details How Feud With Roger Goodell & NFL Risked His $200K Patriots Bet appeared first on Ess...

Baker Mayfield Quietly Does Something No NFL QB Can Match

Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans have a few legitimate reasons to gripe and be nervous about Baker Mayfield and his long-term status with the team. However, one area that fans cannot complain about at all is his desire to leave everything on the field.Despite being far from the most mobile quarterback in the NFL, Mayfield leads […] The post Baker Mayfield Quietly Does Something No NFL QB Can Match appeared first on HEAVY .

Stephen A. Smith: Pat McAfee ‘earned’ looming record deal, questions if opportunity would’ve come to a Black host first

Stephen A. Smith praised Pat McAfee’s looming ESPN contract as deserved, while questioning whether a Black personality in the same position would have ever been offered the same path to it. McAfee is reportedly in talks with ESPN on an extension worth $60 million to $65 million per year, which would make him the highest-paid…