14+ min ago (276+ words) Golden State Warriors forward-center Draymond Green is a well-known NBA figure for several reasons. To some, he's among the greatest defenders of all time, his positional versatility helping to unlock their most formidable lineups. To others, he's an annoying loudmouth whose attempts to irritate his opponents overshadow his actual ability. Golden State is no longer the indomitable squad everyone expects to make deep postseason runs. Frankly, over the course of this decade, they've definitely been far more of a playoff hopeful than a shoo-in. Even Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sees them as average. So, now that Golden State's golden age is over, even players like Green may not glisten like they used to. Sitting down with former NBA superstar Paul Pierce on Playmaker's No Fouls Given, three-time NBA champion Danny Green says that the Warriors' Swiss Army Knife is…...

25+ min ago (408+ words) The Washington Commanders come into Week 13 with a record of 3-8, and Jayden Daniels is still sidelined due to an elbow injury. Marcus Mariota will be the team's starting quarterback, while they will also have a new kicker after the team parted ways with Matt Gay after Week 11. The Commanders waived Gay after their loss in Madrid against the Miami Dolphins. However, the kicker, since then, signed for the San Francisco 49ers. Through 10 games with the Commanders this season, Gay hit just 68.4% of his field goals and missed five tries from 50-plus yards. Since joining the 49ers, though, he's been perfect 4-for-4 on field goals and 4-for-4 on extra points in his first two games. Jake Moody, the 49ers' former third-round pick, is now the Kicker for the Commanders. San Francisco waived him in September, and then played two games for the Chicago Bears,…...

30+ min ago (609+ words) The Denver Broncos believe they've finally found their franchise quarterback in Bo Nix, the 12th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he led Denver to a 107 record and its first playoff appearance since 2015 before a Wild Card loss to the Buffalo Bills. Now in 2025, Nix has picked up right where he left off, opening his second season with strong play under center. With his rapid rise, the financial side of his career has become a significant topic of interest. Let's break it down. Due to the NFL's rookie-scale contracts, Nix is earning a fixed amount based on his draft position. He signed a full guaranteed four-year, $18.6 million contract with the Broncos, with $10.36 million as a signing bonus. In the 2024 season, Nix's base salary was $795,000. For 2025, his base salary increased to $960,000, and he also received $681,053 in roster bonuses, resulting…...

39+ min ago (428+ words) The Los Angeles Rams suffered an unexpected loss on Sunday. Playing against the Carolina Panthers, Sean McVay's team walked away from the game with a 31-28 loss, only their first since Week 5. With the loss, the Chicago Bears are now officially the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The game was a difficult one for Los Angeles. With quarterback Bryce Young having one of the best games of his career, not even Matthew Stafford was able to orchestrate a win. The defense also had interesting moments, but overall, the Panthers played a great game and deserved to win. Although the loss puts the Rams behind the Bears in the race for the first seed, there should be no panic for the upcoming month. Sunday's loss marked the end of a six-game winning streak for the Rams, who are being considered favorites to…...

43+ min ago (834+ words) The Denver Broncos believe they finally have their franchise quarterback in Bo Nix, the first-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft. As a rookie, Nix exceeded expectations and powered Denver back to the postseason, giving the organization confidence he's the long-term answer under center. Now with the Broncos competing for a Super Bowl in 2025, Nix continues to shine. But he hasn't reached this point alone. His support system, led by his parents, Patrick and Krista, and his wife, Izzy Smoke, has been with him every step of the way. Here's everything to know about Nix's significant other. Izzy Nix grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. A natural athlete from an early age, she spent 12 years in gymnastics and also played soccer and basketball in high school, winning a girls' state title in 2017. She enrolled at Auburn University in 2019, earning a Bachelor of…...

55+ min ago (1684+ words) We are entering the most important weeks of the fantasy football season. For many of you, it's win or go home. That makes every decision even more important. Let's take a look at the top Week 14 waiver wire targets and pickups that fantasy managers should consider adding to their rosters. As always, all players are rostered in less than 50% of Yahoo leagues. I eliminated FAAB recommendations last year, as there are too many variables to account for. Instead, I replaced them with my opinion on how aggressive fantasy managers should pursue the player on a scale of 1-10. In a game where he only had to throw 27 passes, Trevor Lawrence managed his second straight game with 20+ fantasy points. He threw for 229 yards and two touchdowns on a relatively efficient day. Next week, the Jacksonville Jaguars should have to throw a little…...

58+ min ago (414+ words) The Cleveland Browns came up short at home to the San Francisco 49ers to secure their second straight losing season under head coach Kevin Stefanski. The conditions were brutal at Huntington Bank Field, but Kyle Shanahan's team handled a dangerous road opponent with ease. This game, however, was mired in some controversy as several Browns players spoke out against 49ers wideout Jauan Jennings for his reaction to a teammate's injury. The 49ers' offense capitalized on several short fields throughout this 26-8 victory to move to 9-4 overall. Even with the Seattle Seahawks winning their afternoon clash against the Minnesota Vikings, the 49ers are now just a half-game back in the NFC West race. As for the Browns, they dropped 3-9 overall, losing their second start under rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. The former Colorado standout had a solid, albeit conservative, effort, completing 16 of 25 passes for 149 yards and a…...

1+ hour, 13+ min ago (648+ words) When it" comes to Washington Commanders quarterback Marcus Ma"rio"ta, much of the spotlight naturally focuses on" his football journey, from being "the No. 2 overall pick in the "2015 "NFL" Draft to his ongoing N"FL career. But off the field, Mariota shares his life with someone who has been part of his story since his college days at Oregon." Their relationship, though private, offers a glimpse into the" man behind the helmet. Mariota's relationship with Kiyom"i Cook began long before NFL stadium lights or media headlines. The couple "met in 2014 while both attended the" University of Oregon. Mariota starred for the Ducks' football" team," while Cook was a midfielder on "the women's "soccer team. Their shared athletic backgrounds "and the balance between their academic and athletic commitments seem to have laid a strong foundation for their bond. According…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (846+ words) Week 13 in the NFL is almost in the books, and the playoff race is heating up. Surprising contenders and intriguing potential matchups are beginning to fill out the bracket, giving fans a taste of what this year's path to Super Bowl 60 could look like. With so much still to be decided, the NFL playoff picture is shifting weekly, but let's take a peek at where things stand now. Here's a look at the current NFL postseason bracket, plus a look at which teams are rising and falling in PFSN's NFL Playoff Predictor. 2. Denver Broncos, 9-2 3. Jacksonville Jaguars, 8-4 4. Baltimore Ravens, 6-6 5. Los Angeles Chargers, 8-4 6. Indianapolis Colts, 8-4 7. Buffalo Bills, 8-4 8. Houston Texans, 7-5 9. Pittsburgh Steelers, 6-6 10. Kansas City Chiefs, 6-6 11. Miami Dolphins, 5-7 12. Cincinnati Bengals, 4-8 13. New York Jets, 3-9 14. Cleveland Browns, 3-9 15. Las Vegas Raiders, 2-10 16. Tennessee Titans, 1-11 2. Los Angeles Rams, 9-3 3. Philadelphia Eagles, 8-4 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7-5 5. Seattle Seahawks, 9-3 6. Green Bay Packers, 8-3-1 7. San…...

1+ hour, 14+ min ago (491+ words) A primetime slot without Washington Commanders" franchise quarterback and a veteran stand'in while contact clearance lingers, Week 13 arrives with the Commanders balancing health, timeline, and a 3-8 season as Jayden Daniels" status shifts to the next checkpoint. Daniels dislocated his left, non'throwing elbow late in the Commanders" Week 9 loss to the Seahawks. Medical evaluation ruled out fractures and significant ligament damage, eliminating the need for surgery. He returned to practice in a limited capacity but has not been cleared for contact, and as a result, he missed Week 13 against the Broncos. As of Sunday, his Week 14 availability at Minnesota remains uncertain pending medical clearance. Marcus Mariota started his sixth game of the season on Sunday night, with Josh Johnson as the backup. Through six starts, Daniels has posted 1,184 passing yards, eight touchdowns, two interceptions, and 262 rushing yards with two scores; Washington…...