Melvin Ingram agreed to practice after Chargers guaranteed his salary

Chargers defensive end Melvin Ingram went back to practice after the Chargers agreed to adjust his contract. Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that the Chargers guaranteed this year’s salary of $14 million, and that precipitated his return to practice. Ingram still wants a long-term deal, but the guarantee at least made him feel good [more]

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Joe Burrow shines in Bengals scrimmage

Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green didn’t take part in Friday’s scrimmage, but that didn’t throw quarterback Joe Burrow off stride. Reporters watching the scrimmage lit up Twitter with reports of Burrow’s strong play against the Cincinnati defense. He opened by going 6-of-6 for 69 yards on a drive that was capped by a six-yard touchdown [more]

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Greg Jennings shares thoughts on Tom Brady's revitalization & arm strength heading into his 21st NFL season

Greg Jennings joins the show to discuss Tom Brady’s arm strength as he enters his 21st NFL season. Jennings feels Brady will be revitalized but when the added pressure of defense and game-time come into play, his arm strength may not be better than ever.

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Michael Rapaport blames James Dolan & karma after Knicks fall to 8th pick in NBA Draft Lottery

The NBA draft lottery happened las night, and the New York Knicks had a 37 % chance to grab a top-4 pick in last night’s lottery. Instead, despite having the 6th-worst record this season, New York ended up dropping down 2 spots to the 8th overall pick. Michael Rapaport joins Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to gives his reaction to this news, and why he blames James Dolan and Karma for this outcome.

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Chris Haynes on Damian Lillard’s dislocated finger & what it means for Portland in Game 3

Damian Lillard was held to just 18 points in the Portland Trail Blazers Game 2 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers last night. Dame was also forced to leave late in the 3rd quarter after dislocating his left index finger while playing defense. X-rays came back negative and when asked if he’d play in Game 3, Lillard responded with, ‘oh I’m playing.’ Hear what Chris Haynes has to say about Dame’s injury and what it means for the Trail Blazers in Game 3.

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Antoine Walker talks Rockets taking Thunder in Game 2, could face Lakers in a title run

Antoine Walker joins the show to discuss the Houston Rockets win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, even without the help of Russell Westbrook. The Rockets strategy with small ball has worked for them. Walker feels with the advantage of playing a young Thunder team, the Rockets could face LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers in a title run.

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Skip Bayless believes Gronk, Tom Brady’s arm is stronger in Tampa Bay than it’s been in years

Robert “Gronk” Gronkowski claims that Tom Brady’s arm might actually be stronger than it was during the tight ends’ rookie season 10 years ago. Shannon Sharpe is skeptical, but Skip Bayless thinks Brady may have found the ‘Fountain of Youth’ since joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Skip explains why he believes the move from the New England Patriots may have given him new life, and we’ll see an improved Brady for the 2020 NFL season.

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‘This is the mindset that Anthony Davis needs to have’ — Shannon Sharpe on AD’s Game 2 performance against Blazers

The Los Angeles Lakers bounced back last night against the Portland Trail Blazers to even the series. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 31 points on improved shooting from their Game 1 loss. LeBron James finished with a quiet 10 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds. But it was LeBron’s pep talk that AD credited for his improved performance from the previous game. Hear what Shannon Sharpe has to say about Anthony Davis’ performance.

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