Author: Paolo Songco

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Paolo has been covering the NBA for the past seven years. He is from the Philippines and holds a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from the Ateneo de Manila University (2009). Paolo cut his teeth with ClutchPoints, where he established himself as one of the top and most tenured associate editors on the website. Now with Gridiron Heroics, he is looking to bring his passion and excellent journalism skills to the table.

Kansas City Chiefs star defensive tackle Chris Jones is just one of many NFL players who have had contract disputes with their respective teams this summer. Much like his other compatriots, Jones has also refused to report to training camp as he looks to secure a big-money extension with the Chiefs. Chris Jones Says He Will Rejoin Chiefs in ‘Week 8’ Amid his absence from training camp, Jones has been quite active on social media. The four-time Pro Bowler was called out for the same by a random fan on Twitter as Jones was questioned for his decision not to…

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Over the past decade or so, State Farm has been synonymous with Aaron Rodgers. This is exactly what the insurance giants were aiming for when they penned the superstar quarterback to a multi-million endorsement contract many years ago. The plan worked as the partnership between Rodgers and State Farm blossomed into one of the most successful advertising campaigns in the history of the NFL. It also made the four-time league MVP one of the highest-paid endorsers in the league. This iconic partnership came to a shocking end on Tuesday after it was reported that Rodgers and State Farm had decided…

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New Orleans Saints veteran Jimmy Graham was arrested by police in California after reportedly walking in traffic. The five-time Pro Bowl tight end reportedly had a bit of an encounter with local police as he was being taken into custody, which made this incident even more compelling. Jimmy Graham Set To Rejoin Team on Wednesday, Per Dennis Allen The Saints immediately released a statement in the aftermath of Graham’s arrest. According to the team, the 36-year-old suffered what was deemed a “likely seizure” by team doctors. This was apparently why Graham got disoriented during the episode. Jimmy Graham reportedly rejoined…

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Sports broadcasting giant ESPN is in the midst of a major shakeup within the organization. Over the past few months, some of the biggest on-air personalities from both football and basketball have been fired in what has been deemed a vicious summer purge by the network. As it turns out, ESPN isn’t done just yet. ESPN Sacks Another High-Ranking Executive Amid Summer Purge Apparently, it’s a top-to-bottom revamping for ESPN, which also includes some of the most prominent names behind the scenes. Dan Zaksheske of OutKick reports that high-ranking executive Lee Fitting is the latest casualty of the network’s unforgiving…

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A handful of teams in the NFL have to be doing their due diligence right now on Jonathan Taylor. This is after reports emerged on Monday that the Indianapolis Colts had given the All-Pro running back permission to seek a trade away from the team. The Miami Dolphins were identified as one of the teams that could show interest in Taylor. However, Maurice Moton of Bleacher Report has conjured up a list of teams that could end up spoiling Miami’s path toward the 24-year-old RB. Bears Seen as Potential Landing Spot for Jonathan Taylor According to reports, the Colts will…

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Unfortunately for football fans everywhere, Tom Brady won’t be coming out of retirement for a second time. Or at least we believe he won’t. The GOAT’s foray into life after football has opened up the QB1 race for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which has involved Baker Mayfield and Kyle Trask. Well, it appears that the race is now over. Baker Mayfield Named as Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ QB1 for 2023 On Tuesday, the Buccaneers took to Twitter to make a major announcement about their decision to name Baker Mayfield as their top quarterback for the new season: https://twitter.com/Buccaneers/status/1693997073757327735?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1693997073757327735%7Ctwgr%5E73eaddaa0c6fab1bc412fbcaad7addee2c38fbae%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbleacherreport.com%2Farticles%2F10078948-baker-mayfield-named-buccaneers-qb1-over-kyle-trask-following-tom-bradys-retirement Mayfield signed with…

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Tragedy struck on Monday after the home of Tennessee Titans CB Caleb Farley exploded. One person was reportedly killed in the shocking accident, and the victim happens to be Farley’s own dad, Robert Matthews Farley. Father of Titans’ Caleb Farley Dies in Explosion According to a report by TMZ Sports, Farley’s home in North Carolina exploded overnight. The Titans’ young CB was not in the house when it happened but unfortunately, his father and his cousin were: “A massive explosion at a North Carolina home belonging to NFL defensive back Caleb Farley has left one person dead … and another…

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Former All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is in a world of trouble again. This is after a judge reportedly ordered the arrest of the 35-year-old over unpaid child support.  This is the second time Brown’s arrest has been ordered for the same offense. Antonio Brown To Be Arrested Over Unpaid Child Support TMZ Sports broke the news on Monday: “Florida cops have been ordered to arrest Antonio Brown once again … after a judge ruled he missed yet another child support payment. According to Miami-Dade County court documents, the ruling was issued on Aug. 9 … after Brown apparently missed…

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Joe Mixon took a significant step towards clearing his name in one of his two outstanding legal cases. The Cincinnati Bengals running back was recently found not guilty in his aggravated menacing case from January of this year — a misdemeanor charge that alleges that Mixon pointed a gun at his accuser in downtown Cincinnati. Mixon faced reporters for the first time since this recent development, and apparently, he wanted to use it as an opportunity to make a statement. Joe Mixon Refuses to Speak With Reporters Mixon declined to speak to the media on Sunday after practice. According to…

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New Orleans Saints veteran Jimmy Graham made headlines for all the wrong reasons on Saturday after it was revealed that the five-time Pro Bowler was arrested in Los Angeles on Friday night after a bizarre encounter with local police. According to TMZ Sports, the 36-year-old “was facing two misdemeanor charges of suspicion of being under the influence of a controlled substance and resisting, delaying and obstructing a police officer.” This was after Graham was seen walking in traffic and subsequently reported to the police by a concerned citizen. Saints Claim Jimmy Graham Suffered ‘Likely Seizure’ Before Arrest The Saints immediately…

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