Month: March 2021

Blake Griffin is expected to sign with the Nets after clearing waivers. Griffin became an unrestricted free agent Friday after he and the Pistons agreed to a contract buyout. He has not played since Feb. 14 as he waited to be traded or bought out.

The 31-year-old, six-time NBA All-Star will join Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant and James Harden in Brooklyn. The Nets ended the first half of the season winning nine of their last 10 games despite a nine-game absence from Durant.

Griffin was traded to Detroit in 2018, six months after he signed a five-year, $171 million deal with the Clippers. While with the Pistons, Griffin averaged 24.5 points and 5.4 assists per game in his first full season in 2018-19.  However since then, Griffin has played in just 38 games over the last two seasons due to a series of injuries, averaging 13.9 points per game.  In 2020-21, Griffin averaged 12.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

NBA Rumors: Blake Griffin to sign with Nets after clearing waivers

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The Brooklyn Nets reportedly will add another star to their roster as veteran Blake Griffin is…

03/07/2021 4:34 PM

 

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The Pittsburgh Penguins activated captain and star center Sidney Crosby from the NHL’s COVID-19 protocols list ahead of Thursday night’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers. Crosby missed Tuesday’s matchup against the Flyers while on the league’s COVID-19 list. The Penguins also announced that assistant coach Todd Reirden has passed the COVID-19 protocol and was cleared to return to his regular duties for Thursday’s game at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh. Also Thursday, the Penguins recalled forwards Anthony Angello and Josh Currie from the taxi squad.

Thursday’s game, however, found the Penguins face a stunning loss against their cross-town rivals.  The Flyers overcame an early three-goal deficit to defeat the Penguins 4-3. Claude Giroux scored his second goal of the night with 2:08 remaining as Philadelphia handed Pittsburgh just its second loss this season at PPG Paints Arena.

Sidney Crosby Activated from NHL’s COVID-19 List Ahead of Penguins vs. Flyers

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Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby was activated off the COVID-19 list Thursday, two days…

03/04/2021 5:07 PM

 

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The Pittsburgh Steelers announced on Thursday they have signed veteran quarterback Ben Roethlisberger to a new contract for the 2021 season. The Steelers did not disclose the value of the contract. Roethlisberger, 39, was set to play on the final year of a two-year, $68 million contract extension in 2021, but restructured the deal. 

Roethlisberger said in a news release: “It is my greatest honor to be a Pittsburgh Steeler and give my all for this organization. I am grateful to be at this stage of my career and more than happy to adjust my contract in a way that best helps the team to address other players who are so vital to our success. I love this game and love to compete, and I believe in this team and my ability to deliver when called upon. It all starts with great preparation and I am ready to go.”

Roethlisberger joined the Steelers as the No. 11 overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. He is the Steelers’ franchise leader with 60,348 passing yards, 396 touchdown passes and 233 games played.

Pittsburgh Steelers sign Ben Roethlisberger to new contract for 2021 season

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The Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Ben Roethlisberger worked together on a new contract…

03/04/2021 2:27 PM

 

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The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year contract worth up to $6.2 million with Tyrell Williams, according to ESPN. The Las Vegas Raiders released Williams on Feb. 24, freeing him up to sign with another team.

The 29-year-old Williams didn’t make an appearance for the Raiders in 2020 after undergoing surgery for a torn labrum last September. Prior to that, Williams caught 69 passes for 1,059 yards and seven touchdowns in 2016, avering 42 receptions for roughly 677 yards and five scores over the next three years. Williams will reunite with offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn, his coach on the Chargers in 2017 and 2018. 

Detroit Lions begin WR makeover by signing Tyrell Williams, more moves to come

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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Detroit Lions have agreed to a deal with wide receiver…

03/03/2021 5:22 PM

 

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