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With training camp kicking off for all 32 teams, the NFL season is inching closer. The quarterback position is the roster's anchor and key to a team's success. Matthew Stafford is the Los Angeles Rams' glue, along with Aaron Donald on defense. The Athletic's Mike Sando released his quarterback tiers for the 2022 NFL season and ranked Stafford in Tier 2. Colin Cowherd defends Stafford and explains why the Rams have a 'strong chance' to run it back.

On the Las Vegas Raiders' first day of training camp, Davante Adams compared Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr as 'Hall of Famers,' which created a stir across the football world. While Adams clarified his comments, Colin Cowherd defends Carr and explains why being 'the picture of adversity' will send him to Canton (also ranked as Tier 2 QB on The Athletic's Mike Sando's list).

After sweeping the Nets in the playoffs, the Celtics have now emerged as potential trade suitors for Kevin Durant.

Matt Stafford threw to wideouts on the first day of practice after receiving injections in his throwing elbow this offseason.

Lamar Jackson still hasn’t signed a long-term contract with the Baltimore Ravens. The former league MVP is going into the option year of his rookie contract and other quarterbacks like Aaron Rodgers, Deshaun Watson and Kyler Murray have all gotten paid this offseason. Last week Murray signed a $230M contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals which prompted Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe to decide if the Ravens should pay Lamar Jackson more than Kyler Murray.

Alek Manoah doesn't know many of his fellow MLB stars, but he doesn't need to in order to get them out, Pedro Moura writes.

Odell Beckham Jr., Michael Gallup and Jameis Winston are among NFL players returning from ACL injuries in 2022, Dr. Matt Provencher writes.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has agreed to a five-year extension worth $230.5 million. Murray's $160M guaranteed is the second-most in NFL history behind Deshaun Watson and his average annual value of over $46M is second to only Aaron Rodgers. Shannon Sharpe breaks down why the Cardinals had no choice but to give Kyler the extension.

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray has agreed to a five-year extension worth $230.5 million. Murray's $160M guaranteed is the second-most in NFL history behind Deshaun Watson and his average annual value of over $46M is second to only Aaron Rodgers. Skip Bayless explains why he is concerned for Kyler despite his new extension.

A team that last won a playoff game in 1991 is getting lots of betting action and love to win the Super Bowl and Coach of the Year award.

The Mets need pitching and catching help at the deadline. And is Juan Soto in play? Deesha Thosar analyzes their roster.

A handful of college football stars are primed to breakout in 2022-23. Which guy will shine the brightest?

With Kurt Busch missing the race at Pocono due to a concussion, Bob Pockrass assesses what we know about the safety of the Next Gen car.

Nick Wright and Chris Broussard react to news that the Boston Celtics are the latest team to make a big move to acquire Kevin Durant. The Eastern Conference Champions offered a Jaylen Brown package to the Nets, but the Brooklyn team reportedly turned it down and countered, requesting Marcus Smart, Derrick White and more draft picks. Chris Broussard tells Nick why with the exception of Jayson Tatum, Nets should be willing to give it all to get KD, but Nick isn't as certain about that. Watch as they decide whether Celtics should go all in to get Kevin Durant.

Nick Wright has been slowly unveiling his Top 50 players of the last 50 years over these past few weeks. Now that we're finally at the Top 3, he makes an 'audacious' statement by putting Michael Jordan at No. 3 behind LeBron James and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Chris Broussard is not here for the ranking, but Nick explains that once you look at the numbers, it's the only logical choice.

In this 'No Huddle' segment, Nick Wright and the First Things First crew expound on the biggest news in football during the offseason. Last week, Kyler Murray signed a contract extension with the Arizona Cardinals for $230.5M, and while Chris Broussard says it was a move Arizona had to make, Nick explains why this decision may not age well.

The LA Galaxy defeated Atlanta United 2-0 thanks to an early goal by Kevin Cabral and a goal from Dejan Joveljić in stoppage time.

Ben Verlander breaks-down everything you need to know about Juan Soto’s possible new destination and why the New York Yankees, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, and the St. Louis Cardinals are in the mix!

Ben Verlander gives us his new MLB Power Rankings for Week 16, including the Minnesota Twins, Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays, Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and Houston Astros.

Ben Verlander dives into the Houston Astros Hot streak after sweeping the New York Yankees and ending the Seattle Mariners’ winning streak, led by great performances by Justin Verlander and Yordan Alvarez. The Astros prove that they are still the team to beat in the American League!!

Ben Verlander talks about the Los Angeles Dodgers’ dominance coming into the second half with a double digit lead in the NL West despite missing key pitchers Walker Buehler and Daniel Hudson. Verlander explains how Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Justin Turner have stepped up to the plate along with key performances by Tony Gonsolin and the rest of the pitching staff!

Ben Verlander breaks down his new Team of the Week, including Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander and Yordan Álvarez, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts and others in Ben’s 'Team of the Week'!

Dejan Joveljić sealed the win for the Los Angeles Galaxy after scoring in stoppage time to give his team a 2-0 lead over Atlanta United FC.

NASCAR’s Brad Moran describes the issue that DQ’d the Hamlin and Kyle Busch cars at Pocono.

Kevin Cabral scored his first goal since October on a shot from the edge to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 1-0 lead over Atlanta United FC.

Denny Hamlin crossed the finish line at Pocono first but was ultimately disqualified, giving the win to Chase Elliott. Bob Pockrass has the takeaways.

Fast Thoughts: NASCAR must have felt the JGR violations were egregious to disqualify the top-two finishing cars Sunday at Pocono.

Chase Elliott won the M&M's Fan Appreciation 400 on Sunday after Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch were disqualified.

Gavin Lux and Trayce Thompson drove in two runs apiece to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants, L.A.’s 15th win in its last 16 games.

The Texas Rangers defeated the Oakland Athletics, 11-8, after a big six-run inning to give them a 10-0 lead, beginning with a Corey Seager home run.

Every Astro batter records a hit as Houston hangs on to beat the Seattle Mariners, 8-5.

Davante Adams provided more context to his Aaron Rodgers-Derek Carr 'Hall of Famer' comparison — but didn't walk it back.

Andrew McCutchen's go-ahead two-run double in the 8th inning won it for the Milwaukee Brewers, defeating the Colorado Rockies 10-9.

Denny Hamlin won the M&M's Fan Appreciation 400 on Sunday at Pocono Raceway. Here are the top moments!

Denny Hamlin holds off Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch to win NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway.

The Toronto Blue Jays topped the Boston Red Sox, 8-4, setting a new club record of scoring 40 runs in a single series.

Nestor Cortes threw six scoreless innings in the New York Yankees 6-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

The Baseball Hall of Fame inducted seven former players Sunday. Here's a look at the new members.

NFL teams reveal their alternative jerseys and helmets for the upcoming 2022 season!

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay reportedly attained the belt for $6 million, adding to his collection of Ali memorabilia.

Madison Bumgarner took exception to Victor Robles' home run celebration on Saturday night.

Yan Gomes two home runs helps the Chicago Cubs hang on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-3.

The St. Louis will have to cross the Canadian border and battle Toronto without two of its biggest stars.

Chase Briscoe blames himself for being on the playoff bubble as the one-win driver with the fewest points this year.

Aaron Judge hit his 37th home run of the season in the third inning of the New York Yankees game against the Baltimore Orioles.

The Toronto Blue Jays scored five runs in the first inning to take an early lead over the Boston Red Sox.

Metchie III called his diagnosis "the most curable form of leukemia" and plans to spend the rest of the year focusing on recovery.

If Martin Truex Jr. is nervous about making the playoffs, he isn’t showing it as he joked around when asked about it.

Tyler Reddick on how the race weekend went at New Hampshire following his 2024 announcement and whether he feels any difference in how his team interacts with him.

Bubba Wallace said he thinks it will take him two wins in the next six races to make the playoffs. The focus right now is just getting a victory.