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Rosters Announced For 2023 Pro Bowl Games

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The NFL today announced the AFC and NFC rosters for the 2023 Pro Bowl Games presented by Verizon. The players from each conference will compete in a series of exciting Pro Bowl Skills competitions throughout the week and the first-ever AFC vs. NFC Flag football games on Sunday, February 5, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The 2023 Pro Bowl Games will begin with both new and fan-favorite Skills live on ESPN from 7:00-8:30 PM ET on Thursday, February 2, and continue on Sunday with Skills and Flag games from 3:00-6:00 PM ET on ESPN and ABC. Visit probowl.com/tickets to buy tickets and watch the NFL’s best players in person.

Roster selections are determined by the consensus votes of fans, players and coaches. Each group’s vote counts one-third toward determining the 88 All-Star players. The NFL is the only sports league that combines voting by fans, coaches and players to determine its All-Stars. It was also the first professional sports league to offer online All-Star voting in 1995.

Thirty teams had at least one player selected to the 2023 Pro Bowl Games roster and 18 clubs had multiple players chosen as All-Stars. The PHILADELPHIA EAGLES led all teams with eight Pro Bowl selections while the DALLAS COWBOYS and KANSAS CITY CHIEFS each had seven players chosen. Three additional teams – the BALTIMORE RAVENS (six), MINNESOTA VIKINGS (five) and SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (six) – each placed at least five players on the Pro Bowl roster.

Four of the six quarterbacks selected to the initial roster – Buffalo’s JOSH ALLEN, Cincinnati’s JOE BURROW, Philadelphia’s JALEN HURTS and Kansas City’s PATRICK MAHOMES – are age 27 or younger. Mahomes earned his fifth-consecutive Pro Bowl selection while Minnesota’s KIRK COUSINS was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl. Seattle quarterback GENO SMITH was chosen for his first Pro Bowl in his 10th career season and became the first quarterback since Rich Gannon (1999) to earn his first Pro Bowl selection in Year 10 or later of his career.

San Francisco’s TRENT WILLIAMS was selected to his 10th Pro Bowl, the most among players chosen for the initial roster, becoming the ninth offensive lineman ever with at least 10 career Pro Bowl selections.

Los Angeles Rams defensive lineman AARON DONALD was selected to his ninth career Pro Bowl and is the only defensive lineman ever to make the Pro Bowl in each of his first nine seasons. Only Pro Football Hall of Famers Reggie White (13) and Bruce Smith (11) have more Pro Bowl selections among defensive linemen all-time. Miami wide receiver TYREEK HILL was selected to his seventh consecutive Pro Bowl and he joins A.J. Green as the only wide receivers to earn Pro Bowl honors in each of their first seven career seasons.

Cincinnati’s JA’MARR CHASE and Dallas’ MICAH PARSONS were named to their second-consecutive Pro Bowl since entering the NFL in 2021 while four other second-year players – Philadelphia’s LANDON DICKERSON, San Francisco’s TALANOA HUFANGA, Kansas City’s CREED HUMPHREY and Denver’s PAT SURTAIN II – each earned their first Pro Bowl selections.

Twenty-five of the players selected to the Pro Bowl today are first-time All-Stars, including rookie cornerbacks SAUCE GARDNER of the New York Jets and TARIQ WOOLEN of the Seattle Seahawks. It marks the second time ever that two rookie cornerbacks made the initial Pro Bowl roster (1982 Pro Bowl – Pro Football Hall of Famer Ronnie Lott and Everson Walls).

2023 PRO BOWL GAMES PLAYERS BY POSITION

(*First-time Pro Bowl selection; Bold/Italic: Starter)

AFC

OFFENSE (21)

QUARTERBACKS (3)TIGHT ENDS (2)
Josh Allen, BuffaloMark Andrews, Baltimore
Joe Burrow, CincinnatiTravis Kelce, Kansas City
Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City
TACKLES (3)
WIDE RECEIVERS (4)Terron Armstead, Miami
Davante Adams, Las VegasOrlando Brown, Kansas City
Ja’Marr Chase, CincinnatiLaremy Tunsil, Houston
Stefon Diggs, Buffalo
Tyreek Hill, MiamiGUARDS (3)
Joel Bitonio, Cleveland
RUNNING BACKS (3)Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis
Nick Chubb, Cleveland*Joe Thuney, Kansas City
Derrick Henry, Tennessee
Josh Jacobs, Las VegasCENTERS (2)
*Creed Humphrey, Kansas City
FULLBACK (1)*Mitch Morse, Buffalo
Patrick Ricard, Baltimore


DEFENSE (18)

DEFENSIVE ENDS (3) INSIDE/MIDDLE LINEBACKERS (2)
Maxx Crosby, Las VegasC.J. Mosley, N.Y. Jets
Myles Garrett, Cleveland*Roquan Smith, Baltimore
Trey Hendrickson, Cincinnati
CORNERBACKS (4)
INTERIOR LINEMEN (3)*Sauce Gardner, N.Y. Jets
Chris Jones, Kansas CityXavien Howard, Miami
Jeffery Simmons, TennesseeMarlon Humphrey, Baltimore
*Quinnen Williams, N.Y. Jets*Pat Surtain II, Denver
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS (3)FREE SAFETY (1)
Matthew Judon, New EnglandMinkah Fitzpatrick, Pittsburgh
Khalil Mack, L.A. Chargers
T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh STRONG SAFETIES (2)
Derwin James, L.A. Chargers
*Jordan Poyer, Buffalo


SPECIALISTS (5)

PUNTER (1) RETURN SPECIALIST (1)
*Tommy Townsend, Kansas CityDevin Duvernay, Baltimore
PLACEKICKER (1) SPECIAL TEAMER (1)
Justin Tucker, Baltimore*Justin Hardee, N.Y. Jets
LONG SNAPPER (1)
Morgan Cox, Tennessee

2023 PRO BOWL GAMES PLAYERS BY POSITION

(*First-time Pro Bowl selection; Bold/Italic: Starter)

NFC

OFFENSE (21)

QUARTERBACKS (3) TIGHT ENDS (2)
Kirk Cousins, MinnesotaT.J. Hockenson, Minnesota
*Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia George Kittle, San Francisco
*Geno Smith, Seattle
TACKLES (3)
WIDE RECEIVERS (4)Lane Johnson, Philadelphia
A.J. Brown, Philadelphia Trent Williams, San Francisco
Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Tristan Wirfs, Tampa Bay
CeeDee Lamb, Dallas
*Terry McLaurin, Washington GUARDS (3)
*Landon Dickerson, Philadelphia
RUNNING BACKS (3)*Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta
Saquon Barkley, N.Y. Giants Zack Martin, Dallas
*Tony Pollard, Dallas
*Miles Sanders, Philadelphia CENTERS (2)
Jason Kelce, Philadelphia
FULLBACK (1) Frank Ragnow, Detroit
Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco


DEFENSE (18)

DEFENSIVE ENDS (3)INSIDE/MIDDLE LINEBACKERS (2)
Nick Bosa, San Francisco*Demario Davis, New Orleans
Brian Burns, CarolinaFred Warner, San Francisco
Demarcus Lawrence, Dallas
CORNERBACKS (4)
INTERIOR LINEMEN (3)Jaire Alexander, Green Bay
Jonathan Allen, WashingtonTrevon Diggs, Dallas
Aaron Donald, L.A. RamsDarius Slay, Philadelphia
*Dexter Lawrence, N.Y. Giants*Tariq Woolen, Seattle
OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS (3)FREE SAFETY (1)
Micah Parsons, DallasQuandre Diggs, Seattle
*Haason Reddick, Philadelphia
Za’Darius Smith, MinnesotaSTRONG SAFETIES (2)
Budda Baker, Arizona
*Talanoa Hufanga, San Francisco


SPECIALISTS (5)

PUNTER (1) RETURN SPECIALIST (1)
Tress Way, Washington*KaVontae Turpin, Dallas
PLACEKICKER (1) SPECIAL TEAMER (1)
Jason Myers, Seattle*Jeremy Reaves, Washington
LONG SNAPPER (1)
*Andrew DePaola, Minnesota


2023 PRO BOWL GAMES PLAYERS BY CLUB

PLAYERPOSITIONPRO BOWLS
ARIZONA (1)
Budda BakerStrong Safety5
ATLANTA (1)
Chris LindstromGuard1
BALTIMORE (6)
Mark AndrewsTight End3
Devin DuvernayReturn Specialist2
Marlon HumphreyCornerback3
Patrick RicardFullback4
Roquan SmithInside/Middle Linebacker1
Justin TuckerPlacekicker6
BUFFALO (4)
Josh AllenQuarterback2
Stefon DiggsWide Receiver3
Mitch MorseCenter1
Jordan PoyerStrong Safety1
CAROLINA (1)
Brian BurnsDefensive End2
CINCINNATI (3)
Joe BurrowQuarterback2
Ja’Marr ChaseWide Receiver2
Trey HendricksonDefensive End2
CLEVELAND (3)
Joel BitonioGuard5
Nick ChubbRunning Back4
Myles GarrettDefensive End4
DALLAS (7)
Trevon DiggsCornerback2
CeeDee LambWide Receiver2
Demarcus LawrenceDefensive End3
Zack MartinGuard8
Micah ParsonsOutside Linebacker2
Tony PollardRunning Back1
KaVontae TurpinReturn Specialist1
DENVER (1)
Pat Surtain IICornerback1
DETROIT (1)
Frank RagnowCenter2
GREEN BAY (1)
Jaire AlexanderCornerback2
HOUSTON (1)
Laremy TunsilTackle3
INDIANAPOLIS (1)
Quenton NelsonGuard5
KANSAS CITY (7)
Orlando BrownTackle4
Creed HumphreyCenter1
Chris JonesInterior Lineman4
Travis KelceTight End8
Patrick MahomesQuarterback5
Joe ThuneyGuard1
Tommy TownsendPunter1
LAS VEGAS (3)
Davante AdamsWide Receiver6
Maxx CrosbyDefensive End2
Josh JacobsRunning Back2
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (2)
Derwin JamesStrong Safety3
Khalil MackOutside Linebacker7
LOS ANGELES RAMS (1)
Aaron DonaldInterior Lineman9
MIAMI (3)
Terron ArmsteadTackle4
Tyreek HillWide Receiver7
Xavien HowardCornerback4
MINNESOTA (5)
Kirk CousinsQuarterback4
Andrew DePaolaLong Snapper1
T.J. HockensonTight End2
Justin JeffersonWide Receiver3
Za’Darius SmithOutside Linebacker3
NEW ENGLAND (1)
Matthew JudonOutside Linebacker4
NEW ORLEANS (1)
Demario DavisInside/Middle Linebacker1
NEW YORK GIANTS (4)
Saquon BarkleyRunning Back2
Dexter LawrenceInterior Lineman1
NEW YORK JETS (4)
Sauce GardnerCornerback1
Justin HardeeSpecial Teamer1
C.J. MosleyInside/Middle Linebacker5
Quinnen WilliamsInterior Lineman1
PHILADELPHIA (8)
A.J. BrownWide Receiver2
Landon DickersonGuard1
Jalen HurtsQuarterback1
Lane JohnsonTackle4
Jason KelceCenter6
Haason ReddickOutside Linebacker1
Miles SandersRunning Back1
Darius SlayCornerback5
PITTSBURGH (2)
Minkah FitzpatrickFree Safety3
T.J. WattOutside Linebacker5
SAN FRANCISCO (6)
Nick BosaDefensive End3
Talanoa HufangaStrong Safety1
Kyle JuszczykFullback7
George KittleTight End4
Fred WarnerInside/Middle Linebacker2
Trent WilliamsTackle10
SEATTLE (4)
Quandre DiggsFree Safety3
Jason MyersKicker2
Geno SmithQuarterback1
Tariq WoolenCornerback1
TAMPA BAY (1)
Tristan WirfsTackle2
TENNESSEE (3)
Morgan CoxLong Snapper5
Derrick HenryRunning Back3
Jeffery SimmonsInterior Lineman2
WASHINGTON (4)
Jonathan AllenInterior Lineman2
Terry McLaurinWide Receiver1
Jeremy ReavesSpecial Teamer1
Tress WayPunter2

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Marta Makes History as Orlando Pride Defeat Kansas City Current 3-0

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ORLANDO, Fla. (FNN SPORTS) — The Orlando Pride extended their home dominance Friday night, defeating the Kansas City Current 3-0 at Inter&Co Stadium behind a historic performance from Marta, another goal from Barbra Banda, and a standout effort from goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse.

The victory improves Orlando to 6-6-2 (20 points), while Kansas City falls to 8-6-0 (24 points). The win marks the Pride’s fourth consecutive home victory and hands the Current its first loss in its last five visits to Orlando.

Scoreless First Half Sets Stage for Offensive Explosion

Both clubs created scoring opportunities during an evenly contested first half, but neither side was able to break through before halftime.

Orlando’s defense withstood constant pressure from Kansas City, setting the stage for a dominant second-half performance.

Marta Becomes First Pride Player to Reach 50 Goals

The Pride wasted little time after the break.

Just four minutes into the second half, Marta collected a pass from Jacquie Ovalle before curling a spectacular left-footed shot from outside the penalty area into the back of the net.

The goal gave Orlando a 1-0 lead and marked a historic milestone for the club.

Marta became the first player in Orlando Pride history to score 50 goals across all competitions.

Ovalle recorded her team-leading third assist of the season on the play.

Anderson Doubles Orlando’s Lead

The Pride struck again in the 57th minute.

Midfielder Ally Lemos delivered a perfectly placed corner kick that defender Hannah Anderson headed into the net for a 2-0 advantage.

The goal was Anderson’s second of the season, while Lemos earned her second assist of the 2026 campaign.

Barbra Banda Adds League-Leading 12th Goal

Substitute Barbra Banda put the match out of reach in the 85th minute.

After Kansas City’s goalkeeper misplayed a clearance outside the penalty area, Banda capitalized by calmly finishing into an open net.

The goal was Banda’s NWSL-leading 12th goal of the season and the first she has scored as a substitute in her professional career.

Moorhouse Records Milestone Appearance

Goalkeeper Anna Moorhouse anchored Orlando’s defense with a season-high nine saves, preserving the club’s fifth clean sheet of the season.

Friday’s match also marked Moorhouse’s 100th appearance across all competitions for the Pride, making her just the fifth player in club history to reach the milestone.

Orlando’s five shutouts rank third in the National Women’s Soccer League this season.

Seb Hines Praises Complete Team Performance

Head coach Seb Hines credited his team’s disciplined approach and collective effort.

“Really pleased with the result. I think it was quite even in the first half. We had some half-chances, and we tried to stop their key players from having a big influence on the game. I thought the players implemented the game plan very well.”

Hines continued:

“We had some really outstanding performances. It was a really big collective effort from everyone. It was nice to get some goals and a clean sheet at the end of it.”

Match Highlights

  • 49′ — Orlando 1, Kansas City 0: Marta (assist: Jacquie Ovalle)
  • 57′ — Orlando 2, Kansas City 0: Hannah Anderson (assist: Ally Lemos)
  • 85′ — Orlando 3, Kansas City 0: Barbra Banda (unassisted)

Match Notes

  • Marta scored her second goal of the 2026 season and 50th career goal for the Pride.
  • Banda extended her league lead with 12 goals this season.
  • Orlando earned its fifth clean sheet, tied for the third-most in the NWSL.
  • Hannah Anderson scored her second career NWSL goal, both coming this season.
  • Ally Lemos recorded her second assist of the year.
  • Jacquie Ovalle collected her team-leading third assist.
  • Zara Chavoshi made her first start of the 2026 season.
  • Anna Moorhouse made her 100th appearance for Orlando.
  • Orlando has now scored in seven consecutive home league matches.
  • The Pride have scored five goals in the opening 15 minutes of the second half this season, the second-most in the NWSL.

By the Numbers

Final Score

  • Orlando Pride 3
  • Kansas City Current 0

Attendance: 8,058

Team Statistics

CategoryOrlandoKansas City
Possession45%55%
Shots1120
Shots on Goal59
Saves92
Corners14
Fouls53

Heineken Star of the Match: Marta

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The Pride remain at Inter&Co Stadium on Wednesday, July 15, when they host Boston Legacy FC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET, with the match streaming on NWSL+.

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Miami Heat Acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bobby Portis Jr. in Blockbuster Trade with Bucks

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MIAMI (FNN SPORTS) — The Miami Heat have acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. from the Milwaukee Bucks in a blockbuster trade that reshapes the franchise’s championship aspirations.

In exchange, Miami sent Tyler Herro, Kasparas Jakučionis, Jaime Jaquez Jr., and Kel’el Ware to Milwaukee, along with first-round draft picks in 2026, 2031 and 2033, a 2030 first-round pick swap, and a 2033 second-round pick.

Pat Riley: ‘One of the Great Trades in HEAT History’

HEAT President Pat Riley called the acquisition one of the most significant moves in franchise history.

“The announcement of today’s trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis Jr. is one of the great trades in HEAT history,” Riley said. “In my opinion, Giannis is one of the top five players in the league, and Bobby is one of the best power forwards. The difficult part is trading Tyler, Kasparas, Jaime and Kel’el, who have given so much to this organization. We wish them nothing but the best. We also thank the Arison family for their continued commitment to pursuing another championship.”

Antetokounmpo Brings MVP Pedigree to Miami

Antetokounmpo arrives in Miami as one of the NBA’s most accomplished players.

His résumé includes:

  • 2021 NBA Champion
  • Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player (2019, 2020)
  • 2021 NBA Finals MVP
  • 2020 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
  • 10-time NBA All-Star
  • Seven All-NBA First Team selections
  • Member of the NBA 75th Anniversary Team

Last season, Antetokounmpo averaged 27.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 assists while shooting a career-best 62.4% from the field. He became the first player in NBA history to average at least 25 points while shooting better than 60% from the field in three consecutive seasons.

He also enters Miami as the Milwaukee Bucks’ all-time franchise leader in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, field goals, free throws, triple-doubles, minutes played and games played.

Antetokounmpo will wear No. 34 with the Heat.

Portis Adds Championship Experience

Portis, an NBA champion with Milwaukee, averaged 13.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 67 games last season while shooting 48.8% from the field and 45.6% from three-point range.

The 11-year veteran has established himself as one of the league’s top reserve forwards, recording a Bucks franchise-record 61 double-doubles off the bench. He also received the NBA Cares Community Assist Award for his work in mentorship and community outreach.

Portis will wear No. 95 in Miami.

Heat Part Ways with Core Players

The trade ends the Miami careers of several key contributors.

Herro, selected 13th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, spent seven seasons with the Heat, earning 2022 NBA Sixth Man of the Year honors and a 2024 NBA All-Star selection. He averaged 19.5 points, 5.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 394 regular-season games.

Jaquez Jr., a 2023 first-round pick, averaged 12.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.3 assists over three seasons with Miami.

Jakučionis, selected in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft, averaged 6.2 points during his rookie season.

Ware, the 15th overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, averaged 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 blocks over two seasons.

Championship Expectations Rise

The acquisition of Antetokounmpo gives the Heat one of the NBA’s premier superstars and significantly strengthens Miami’s pursuit of another NBA championship. The addition of Portis further bolsters the team’s frontcourt with championship experience, scoring and rebounding.

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Argentina Survives Cape Verde Scare, Wins 3-2 in Extra Time to Advance at FIFA World Cup 2026

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Leo Messi. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

MIAMI (FNN SPORTS) — Argentina avoided what could have been one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, surviving a major scare from Cabo Verde with a 3-2 extra-time victory Friday in the Round of 32.

Leo Messi. Photo by Harry Castiblanco / Florida National News

Argentina Survives Despite Lackluster Performance

The defending World Cup champions delivered an uneven and uninspiring performance, appearing too comfortable after taking a 1-0 first-half lead on a goal by Lionel Messi.

But Argentina’s complacency proved costly as Cabo Verde, one of the tournament’s Cinderella stories, continued to press and eventually found an equalizer through Deroy Duarte.

Messi Goal Not Enough to Settle Match

Messi gave Argentina the early advantage, but the team failed to build on the lead or control the match with authority. Argentina’s attack lacked urgency for long stretches, allowing Cabo Verde to grow in confidence and push the match into extra time.

 

Extra-Time Drama

Argentina regained the lead in the 93rd minute when center back Lisandro Martínez scored to make it 2-1. Cabo Verde answered 11 minutes later with a stunning equalizer from Sidny Cabral, who curled a spectacular shot past Emiliano “Dibu” Martínez from the corner of the box.

The dramatic strike may stand as one of the best goals of the tournament.

Argentina Advances to Face Egypt

Argentina finally escaped when Cristian Romero headed a corner kick that glanced off a Cabo Verde player and into the net, giving Argentina the narrow win.

With the victory, Argentina advances to face Egypt on Tuesday in Atlanta.

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