The New York Knicks returned to the spotlight this past NBA season because of the defense-first mentality Tom Thibodeau instilled in his players. During this offseason, Thibodeau found himself a potential two-way playmaker for the 2021-22 season in rookie guard Miles McBride. McBride was exceptional as a sophomore for West Virginia, averaging 15.9 points, 4.8 […]
Read MoreQ&A With Cassius Winston: Rookie Season, Michigan State Career, NIL Rule, Year 2 Outlook
Cassius Winston’s NBA journey is far from over. With the 2021-22 season roughly a month away, the Michigan State product is ready to show what he can do at the pro level. Winston was undoubtedly one of the best guards in the country when he was at Michigan State, winning Big Ten Player of the […]
Read MoreQ&A With Allyson Felix: Tokyo Olympics, What Defines Her Legacy, Partnership With P&G
If numbers never lie, Allyson Felix firmly belongs in the conversation for greatest Olympian of all time. After all, she strengthened her argument with an incredible performance at the Tokyo Olympics. Felix, 35, finished the final race of her Olympic career with a gold medal in the 4×400 meter relay. Believe it or not, that […]
Read MoreQ&A With Alan Faneca: Battle With Epilepsy, Favorite Moments From Steelers Career, Thoughts On Ben Roethlisberger
Alan Faneca proved his toughness on the gridiron every week while he was in the NFL. What fans didn’t get to see, however, was how hard Faneca worked off the field to overcome one of the biggest obstacles of his life. When he was 15 years old, Faneca began having seizures. They were eventually diagnosed […]
Read MoreQ&A With Tony Hawk: Skateboarding At Olympics, Revisiting Iconic Career
Skateboarding made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, so it’s only fitting that the legendary Tony Hawk was there for the inaugural event. Hawk finished his career with 16 medals at the X Games, paving the way for the next generation of skateboarders. In 1999, he cemented his status as one of the […]
Read MoreQ&A With USA Gold-Medal Winning Gymnast Kerri Strug
It seems impossible to believe that this week is the 25th anniversary of Kerri Strug vaulting the U.S. women’s gymnastics team to gold in Atlanta. Strug, who famously completed the vault on an injured ankle, etched her name into the annals of American sports history on that summer night. It was an unforgettable moment that […]
Read MoreQ&A With USA Gold-Medal Winning Gymnast Dominique Moceanu
For anyone who watched Dominique Moceanu and her U.S. gymnastics teammates win gold at the summer Olympics in Atlanta, it might be hard to believe that it happened 25 years ago. Fast forward to now, and Moceanu, who at 14 was the youngest member of that 1996 gold-medal squad, is still involved in gymnastics. She’s […]
Read MoreQ&A With Francisco Lindor: Managing Expectations In New York, If The Mets Are WS Contenders, Work With Gatorade
Back in January, the New York Mets acquired star shortstop Francisco Lindor in a blockbuster trade with the Cleveland Indians. His debut year with the Mets hasn’t been picture-perfect, but the four-time All-Star is still finding ways to make an impact. In 80 games this season, Lindor has a .219 batting average with nine home […]
Read MoreQ&A With Dylan Lesko: Winning Gatorade Baseball Player Of The Year, Why He Chose Vanderbilt
Buford High School star Dylan Lesko added another achievement to his résumé this week, as he was named the Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year. This past season, Lesko had an 11-0 record with a 0.35 ERA and 112 strikeouts in 60 innings. Buford High School head coach Stuart Chester was so impressed by […]
Read MoreQ&A With Kyle Juszczyk: Reviving The FB Position, 49ers QB Room, Fans Returning To Levi’s Stadium
Fullbacks were seen as a dying breed in the NFL a few years ago, but Kyle Juszczyk is doing his best to revive the position. Juszczyk, a former fourth-round draft pick, began his professional career with the Baltimore Ravens. After spending four years with the franchise, he signed a four-year, $21 million contract with the […]
Read MoreQ&A With Zack Moss: Bills’ Super Bowl Hopes, Life After Football, Preparing For 2021 Season
Last season was anything but normal for NFL rookies, yet Buffalo Bills running back Zack Moss managed to take everything in stride. Moss, who was selected in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, finished his rookie campaign with 481 rushing yards, 95 receiving yards and five total touchdowns. An ankle injury on Wild […]
Read MoreQ&A With ESPN Soccer Analyst And USWNT Legend Julie Foudy
The summer is always a busy time for Julie Foudy. The two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist spends her days calling and analyzing soccer games and also manages to find time to host a podcast and run her annual Sports Leadership Academy. Foudy has been holding her Sports Leadership Academy at The Peddie […]
Read MoreQ&A With Michael Pittman Jr: Revisiting Rookie Season, Early Thoughts On Carson Wentz, What To Expect In Year 2
Injuries prevented Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. from hitting the ground running as a rookie last season. Once he was healthy though, the USC product showed the NFL world what he’s capable of. In eight starts, Pittman had 40 receptions for 503 yards and a touchdown. He saved arguably his best performance as […]
Read MoreWill Zalatoris Q&A: Battles With Jordan Spieth, Cash Games vs. Tony Romo, Ryder Cup Dreams
Two years ago, Will Zalatoris was a relative unknown in the golf world – at least for those who don’t follow the college game. After failing to earn his Korn Ferry Tour card, the then-21-year-old took a few months away from competition to work on his game. When he came back, Zalatoris emerged as one […]
Read MoreQ&A With DJ Steward: Duke Career, Coach K’s Retirement, NBA Draft Process
After posting impressive numbers as a freshman, Duke guard DJ Steward decided to enter his name in the 2021 NBA Draft. The 6-foot-2 combo guard is hoping his skillset will translate well to the pros. In his only season with the Blue Devils, Steward averaged 13.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game. He […]
Read MoreQ&A With Micah Potter: Challenging 2021 Season, Unique Basketball Journey, What He Brings To NBA Team
It hasn’t been an easy journey, but Micah Potter is about to reach his destination. After spending multiple years at Ohio State and Wisconsin, the versatile forward is ready to show that he has what it takes to play in the NBA. Potter began his career with the Buckeyes, averaging 4.1 points and 2.8 rebounds […]
Read MoreQ&A With Marcus Spears: Bassmaster Classic, Favorite In NFC East, Which Team Should Trade For Aaron Rodgers, Why Browns Have Best Roster
There may not be an NFL analyst in the business right now more charismatic than Marcus Spears. He brings so much energy and knowledge to ESPN’s NFL Live each week. Spears, a 2005 first-round pick from LSU, spent the majority of his NFL career with the Dallas Cowboys. As a result, he’s usually brought on air […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jonathan Taylor: Biggest Lesson From Rookie Season, 2021 Expectations, Playing Alongside Carson Wentz
Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready. That’s something Jonathan Taylor learned very early in his NFL career. Taylor knew he’d have a prominent role with the Indianapolis Colts after they selected him with the 41st pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. What he didn’t know, however, was that Marlon Mack would go […]
Read MoreQ&A With Chet Holmgren: Future At Gonzaga, High Expectations, Winning Gatorade National Player Of The Year
Chet Holmgren added another accomplishment to his résumé on Wednesday, as he was named the 2020-2021 Gatorade National Player of the Year. Holmgren, the No. 1 recruit from the 2021 class, will play college basketball at Gonzaga. He announced his commitment back in April. In his final season at Minnehaha Academy, Holmgren averaged 20.8 points, […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jalen Suggs: Gonzaga Career, Game-Winner Against UCLA, First Purchase After Draft, Work With Gatorade
Jalen Suggs immediately became a sensation at Gonzaga, averaging 14.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game as a freshman. Though he didn’t finish this season with a national title, he was responsible for one of the best shots we’ve seen in college basketball history. After the NCAA Tournament came to an end, Suggs […]
Read MoreQ&A With Jaxson Dart: Gatorade Player Of The Year, Relationship With Clay Helton, What USC Fans Should Expect
USC freshman quarterback Jaxson Dart upgraded his résumé this week, as he was named the 2020-21 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year. Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence surprised Dart with the news, telling him that he won the award over a Zoom call. It was a really awesome moment for both Lawrence and Dart. […]
Read MoreQ&A With Trevor Lawrence: Relationship With Urban Meyer, Work With Gatorade, Thoughts On Tim Tebow Signing, What His Madden Rating Should Be
Immediately after Trevor Lawrence led Clemson to a national title in 2018, he was labeled the best quarterback prospect in the country. Expectations like that at such a young age can be a burden, but Lawrence was never fazed by them. Fast forward three years later, the Jacksonville Jaguars selected Lawrence with the No. 1 […]
Read MoreQ&A With Giorgi Bezhanishvili: Illinois Career, Overcoming Hardships, NBA Future, Why His Mother Is His Hero
Throughout his life, Illinois forward Giorgi Bezhanishvili has faced a ton of adversity. While he could’ve given up at any point in his basketball career, the mentality his mother instilled in him wouldn’t allow him to. Bezhanishvili’s mother left Rustavi, Georgia shortly after he was born due to economic hardships. She decided to work multiple […]
Read MoreQ&A With Cameron Krutwig: Loyola-Chicago Career, Declaring For NBA Draft, Why His Vision Makes Him A Special Player
After playing such a prominent role in yet another Loyola-Chicago postseason run in March, star center Cameron Krutwig decided to declare for the 2021 NBA Draft. There’s no question that he’ll go down as one of the best players to ever suit up for the Ramblers. Krutwig finished his Loyola-Chicago career with three regular season […]
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