It seems likely that after years of debate over the issue, the Washington Redskins will actually change their team name in the near future. There’s been a massive push of late from sponsors and shareholders to make the switch. Currently, the franchise is reviewing its options internally. Several new monikers have been suggested for when […]
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Matt Leinart Explains Why Spring Football Would Be ‘Catastrophic’
The reality of regular season college football being played in the spring looks increasingly likely. Former USC star Matt Leinart is not a fan. This afternoon, Leinart called spring football an “absolute terrible idea” on Twitter and said he would get into his opinion more on television later. In response, USC beat writer Ryan Kartje […]
Read MoreBuckeyes Forever: Tyvis Powell’s Heartfelt Message To Cardale Jones
Tyvis Powell and Cardale Jones won Big Ten and national titles together with the Buckeyes, but their bond extends well beyond their time at Ohio State. This afternoon, Powell announced some amazing news on Twitter. He and fiancee Laurencia Walker welcomed their daughter to the world on Wednesday. “Today my life just got better. At […]
Read MoreAndy Reid Makes His Thoughts On Retirement Very Clear
The Kansas City Chiefs have Patrick Mahomes locked in through the 2031 season. How much longer will Andy Reid be around for? Reid, 62, has been an NFL head coach for the last 21 seasons. If he lasts for the duration of Mahomes’ contract, he’ll be 74. Marv Levy and George Halas both paced the […]
Read MoreAnonymous Power 5 Coach Names ‘Likely’ College Football Schedule
Time is ticking for college football administrators to make a decision on the season. Fall camps are expected to start in less than a month and we’re two months from Week 1. With COVID-19 not going away, several different courses of action are being discussed. One involves pushing the entire season back to the spring. […]
Read More2 NFL Teams Announce Plans For Reduced Stadium Crowds
Given the state of COVID-19, most NFL fans are expecting reduced crowds at games this season–if people are even allowed to attend at all. Two teams–the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs–have already announced reduced capacity for the 2020 campaign. Both revealed the news today. Baltimore is expecting a limit of less than 14,000 fans […]
Read MoreChris Bosh Has The Best ‘Favorite Sports Moment’ Tweet
Most people’s favorite sports moment is something they saw on television or from the stands. Chris Bosh actually lived his. Last night, Bosh participated in one of the latest viral crazes on Twitter: describe your favorite sports moment, as boring as possible. “I got a rebound and made a pass,” Bosh said. Of course, he […]
Read MoreFormer Redskins Player Thinks 1 Name Would Be An ‘Easy’ Fix
At this point, it seems like a matter of when, not if, the Washington Redskins will change their nickname. At this point, it seems like a matter of when, not if, the Washington Redskins will change their nickname. Currently, the team is undergoing a “full review” of the name, which has long been criticized as […]
Read MoreMike Golic’s Wife, Christine, Shares Heartfelt Message To Fans
After more than two decades on the air, Mike Golic’s incredible run at ESPN Radio is coming to an end next month. On Tuesday, ESPN released its new radio lineup. Starting August 17, Golic will no longer be on the airwaves in the mornings with longtime partner Trey Wingo. They will be replaced by Keyshawn […]
Read MoreESPN’s Elle Duncan On DeSean Jackson: “No Hierarchy When It Comes To Bigotry”
ESPN anchor Elle Duncan did not hold back in her take on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic social media post. In her parting shot on “Around The Horn” on Tuesday, Duncan condemned Jackson’s actions, which consisted of posting an anti-Semitic quote attributed to Adolf Hitler on his Instagram story. The quote was fake, […]
Read More6 CFB Coaches Must “Win Or Be Fired” According To Analyst
At the beginning of every college football season, not all coaches have the same amount of pressure on them to win. Some have considerably more than others. For a few of those guys under fire, it is because they are coaching elite programs where winning big is the only option–think Alabama, Ohio State, LSU, Clemson […]
Read MoreJim Harbaugh Shares Thoughts On Playing Football Through COVID-19
Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh addressed the possibility of playing football during COVID-19 on a conference call with reporters today. It wasn’t the only topic Harbaugh addressed, but thanks to a quote shared by The Athletic’s Austin Meek, it is the one that is generating the most discussion. That’s because Harbaugh spoke rather…curiously about the […]
Read MoreAustralian World Champion Snowboarder Dies At 32
Australian world champion snowboarder Alex Pullin has died in a spearfishing accident, according to multiple reports. He was 32. Pullin was spearfishing on Queensland’s Gold Coast when he was found unresponsive by a snorkeler on an artificial reef. Pullin was brought to shore and resuscitation attempts were administered but he could not be revived. Police […]
Read MoreMike Golic Admits Old Patrick Mahomes Comment Was ‘Swing & Miss’
We’d like to say we all saw Patrick Mahomes being this good, but Mike Golic has no problem admitting he was wrong about the now highest-paid athlete in American history. In the wake of Mahomes signing his 10-year mega-extension that could be worth up to $503 million, an old clip of Golic from before the […]
Read MorePhoto: PGA Golfer Shows Off His Ohio State-Themed Clubs
Ohio State fans aren’t shy about showing off their allegiance whenever possible. Just ask PGA Tour golfer Ryan Armour. Armour was an All-Big Ten and All-American performer at Ohio State in the late 1990s. More than two decades later, he wears his Buckeye pride on his sleeve. Well, actually on his clubs, to be more […]
Read MoreRecruiting Expert: New School Entering Race For No. 1 Class
Ohio State is firmly atop the 2021 college football team recruiting rankings, as Ryan Day is on his way to delivering an “historic” class to Columbus. With 298.06 points, the Buckeyes are nearly 40 points ahead of their nearest competitor (Clemson) in 247Sports’ Composite Team Rankings. North Carolina is currently third, with Tennessee at No. […]
Read MoreJoel Embiid Shares Honest Thoughts On NBA Bubble
Just because an NBA player will be participating in the league restart in Orlando doesn’t mean they don’t have concerns about it. Just ask Joel Embiid. The Philadelphia 76ers star big man expressed his issues with the NBA’s “bubble” plan this afternoon. Embiid candidly admitted he’s “not a big fan” of the idea. He even […]
Read MoreWNBA Players Call For Owner Kelly Loeffler To Be Removed
Several prominent WNBA players are calling for the removal of Georgia Senator Kelly Loeffler as a co-owner of the Atlanta Dream. Loeffler, the Republican junior senator from the Peachtree State, has co-owned the team with Mary Brock since 2011. She originally purchased a minority stake in the WNBA franchise in 2010. Last month, Loeffer appeared […]
Read MoreNotre Dame Announces 103 Football Players Tested Negative For COVID-19
Notre Dame football is the latest program to announce the results of its recent testing for COVID-19, and the news is positive. According to a statement from ND, all 103 football players who were tested last Wednesday were negative for coronavirus. The one athlete who initially tested positive back on June 18 has recovered and […]
Read MoreBig Ten President Shares When Football Decision Is Expected
Whatever the ultimate decision will be on the 2020 college football season, it will have to be made soon. That much is clear. The choice is either play in the fall, as scheduled, or move the season to the spring. On Monday, new Rutgers president Jonathan Holloway addressed this issue, telling reporters that he expects […]
Read MoreESPN’s Matthew Berry Has A Message For All NFL Players
ESPN fantasy football analyst Matthew Berry has now weighed in on NFL players’ responses to the ongoing controversy involving Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson. In a story that almost defies description, Jackson has come under fire for posting an anti-Semitic quote to his Instagram story over the weekend. The quote was mistakenly attributed to […]
Read MoreThe NFL Just Released A Statement On DeSean Jackson
The NFL has officially released a statement on Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson’s anti-Semitic social media posting. Jackson recently shared an anti-Semitic quote falsely attributed to Adolf Hitler on his Instagram story. After immediate and fervent backlash, he removed the post. The Eagles weighed in on Jackson’s transgression, saying they were “disappointed” and urging […]
Read MoreReport: 1 Team In Position To ‘Swoop In’ On Jadeveon Clowney
When Jadeveon Clowney hit the open market a few months ago, few thought he’d still be available one week into July. The veteran defensive end has been patient thus far while drawing reported interest from a few teams, namely the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans. The Las Vegas Raiders also reportedly made an offer to […]
Read More247Sports College Football Analyst Identifies 4 ‘Underrated’ Teams
Heading into the 2020 season, the usual suspects in college football–Ohio State, Alabama, Clemson, LSU, Georgia and others–are getting plenty of hype. But every year, there are a handful of programs lurking in the shadows, capable of surprising the masses. 247Sports’ Josh Pate did just that in a recent episode of “The Late Kick” podcast. […]
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