0 comments by Derek Hanson on 9/4/2015
Just days after an Atlanta Braves fan was killed after toppling from the upper deck at Turner Field, three Indianapolis Colts fans were injured last night when bolts fell from the ceiling at Lucas Oil Stadium. The incident occurred as the roof was being retracted just before halftime during the Colts’ final preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Fans […]
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Youth football has undergone a transformation in recent years due to the increased awareness surrounding concussions. Some parents have made the decision to keep their kids off the field, while those that do let their children play are doing so with an increased eye on safety. While there are risks any time a player steps on the field, […]
0 comments by Derek Hanson on 9/3/2015
Fans are celebrating in the streets of Boston after Judge Richard M. Berman overturned the NFL’s four-game suspension of Tom Brady earlier today. However, there is no joy in Long Beach, California as famed rapper Snoop Dogg feels that the decision was unjust. Snoop took to Instagram to share his thoughts on Judge Berman’s reversal and how […]
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Donald Trump has pulled no punches during his campaign to gain the Republican nomination in the 2016 Presidential election. While Trump’s attacks have mostly focused on his political opponents and the media, “The Donald” recently took his latest battle to court. The basketball court, that is. NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar penned his critical thoughts about […]
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Former D-Leaguer Brandon Armstrong has had a busy summer of taking his “impersonations” of NBA stars to social media. The feedback has been positive from basketball fans who love his mimicry of players like LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook. Yesterday, Armstrong added to his repertoire with an impersonation of San Antonio […]
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In 2015, naming your daughter “Nancy” will raise nearly as many eyebrows as going with “Apple”. Millennials aren’t known for sticking to convention and tend go with something unique when selecting the names that their children will carry with them for the rest of their lives. In a world where North West has become the norm, […]
0 comments by Derek Hanson on 9/2/2015
Thousands of people flock to Los Angeles each year hoping to find their big break into show business. For Houston Texans defensive standout J.J. Watt, all it took was a line about a burrito. During one of Watt’s “miked up” sessions in 2012, he was caught telling ex-Ravens running back Ray Rice “I’ve eaten burritos bigger than […]
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To no one’s surprise, the fans in Boston have been adamant in their support for Patriots quarterback Tom Brady as he takes his “deflategate” suspension appeal to court. However, it now appears that Brady has an old division rival in his corner, former New York Jets kicker, Jay Feeley. ESPN.com reports that Feeley, who was present […]
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For Patriots fans, “Deflategate” is no laughing matter. That didn’t stop Tom Brady from using a moment of levity to diffuse the tension that has defined this Patriots’ off-season. Brady and his teammates were present yesterday evening at the team’s Patriots Premiere, a gala benefiting the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation held at Gillette Stadium. During one of the […]
0 comments by Derek Hanson on 9/1/2015
Sometimes you just need to get away from it all. A vacation can do wonders to relieve stress from work, ease marital tension, or in the case of the Seattle Seahawks, allow a team to move past the most gut-wrenching play of their careers. From the moment Malcolm Butler intercepted Russell Wilson’s pass in the […]
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After conquering his fellow draftees to earn the NBA Rookie of the Year Award, Andrew Wiggins is now taking on the world. The Timberwolves forward is leading the charge for Team Canada in the FIBA Americas Championship, and he’s doing so in style. Last week Wiggins made the highlight reel by dunking on J.J. Barea. […]
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The man who made us hold our collective breath with his high-flying leaps off the top turnbuckle has come crashing down. Former pro-wrestling superstar Jimmy “Superfly” Snuka was charged today with the murder of his girlfriend. The death of 23-year-old Nancy Argentino occurred more than three decades ago in May of 1983. She was pronounced dead after […]
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Many star athletes try to stay in the game long after their abilities have started to slip. According to Ronda Rousey, the UFC star will not be one of them. The 28-year-old fighter appeared on the “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast Monday, and dropped the following bombshell: “I don’t want to be fighting in my 30s. By 30s, I mean […]
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The gamesmanship continues as the college football season draws ever closer. Michigan head coach, Jim Harbaugh, is refusing to shed light on which of his two promising quarterbacks will get the start when the Wolverines take the field against Utah on Thursday Night. Senior Jake Rudock and junior Shane Morris have been competing with each […]
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Steve Sarkisian’s erratic rant at a school event turned into a viral sensation. He then threw gasoline on a burning fire by admitting that his behavior was due a combination of medication and alcohol. While many college football fans waited for the inevitable axe to fall, the USC Athletics Program opted not to suspend Sarkisian for […]
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The insanity continues to swirl in Washington the day after the Redskins named Kirk Cousins their Week 1 starter over Robert Griffin III. The news of Griffin’s demotion made national headlines yesterday. The move highlighted the dysfunction inside the Washington front office as rumors emerged that there was an internal conflict regarding whether or not RGIII should […]
0 comments by Derek Hanson on 8/29/2015
It certainly didn’t take long for the Rex Ryan era in Buffalo to get interesting. In an abrupt change from his days as the New York Jets head coach, where Ryan was saddled with the likes of Mark Sanchez, Tim Tebow, and Geno Smith at quarterback, the loquacious head coach now finds himself in a situation […]
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Canadians have found a way to make America’s pastime all their own. The streaking Blue Jays have rejuvenated the Toronto baseball scene as of late, and their 13-1 drubbing of the Detroit Tigers earlier today resulted in quite the unique celebration. When Edwin Encarnacion, who finished the game with nine RBIs, hit a grand slam for […]
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Russell Wilson is no stranger to the endorsement world. In fact, since his dominating performance in Super Bowl XLVIII, his paid for promotion work can only be rivaled by Peyton Manning and Tom Brady. In the past eighteen months, Wilson has done promotion for Microsoft, Duracell, Braun, and even bread balls. However, eyebrows were raised […]
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Enes Kanter made headlines this summer when he inked a $70 million four-year contract with Oklahoma City. However, if OKC was really looking for some “Turkish Thunder” to protect the rim, they may have been better off scouting Sultan Kosem, who, at 8’3″, just happens to be the world’s tallest man. Here’s a recently-taken picture […]
0 comments by Derek Hanson on 8/22/2015
Aaron Rodgers has made it clear that he is more than just your typical meathead jock. The Super Bowl MVP recently revealed to Dan Le Batard that he is a connoisseur of 90’s music, enjoys The Price is Right, and has a vast historical knowledge of World War II and 19th Century Reconstruction. In addition […]
