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PGA finalizes $3B agreement with Strategic Sports Group
The PGA Tour and Strategic Sports Group have finalized a $3 billion deal to create a new for-profit operation called PGA Tour Enterprises. ...
Kim Mulkey needs to show up for Brittney Griner’s jersey retirement at Baylor
Anyone who dresses the way Kim Mulkey does loves attention. And since the ultra-competitive and always controversial head coach has never shied away from the camera, she might as well show up in Waco next month for a photo-op on Brittney Griner’s big night — even if the two can’t stand each other....
If you think Klay Thompson is on his way out of San Francisco, think again
The Golden State Warriors have had a hellacious run over the past decade in the NBA winning four championships and appearing in six Finals over this time. One of the core pieces from the beginning of this dynasty has been Klay Thompson. Despite what Thompson has meant to this franchise, many people,...
The Pittsburgh Penguins are on the brink
No one ever wants to admit the end is coming, much less is here. Especially when there are signs that it’s still a bit of a ways off, if one knows where to look. There will come a day when the Pittsburgh Penguins will recede into the background, which they haven’t really done since the beginning of ...
Lions OC who wanted $15 million to be a head coach staying in Detroit
The hottest head coaching candidate of the last two hiring cycles is staying put. ...
Doc Rivers should focus on fixing Damian Lillard before the Bucks’ defense
The Milwaukee Bucks, by virtue of having the fourth-best record in the NBA, could afford to take the gamble that is firing your coach midseason. Their position in the standings gives them the luxury of “having patience” with new skipper, same offense Doc Rivers, and if that means trading a few losse...
21 things you should know about Super Bowl LVIII
The stage is set. In two weeks’ time, the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will play in their second Super Bowl matchup in four years. In anticipation of the biggest game of the year, here are 21 facts to get you ready for Super Bowl LVIII....
It’s been a positive hiring cycle for Black head coaches in the NFL, but . . .
All of life’s wins should be celebrated, but parades are meant for special occasions. And despite how progressive this hiring cycle for Black head coaches in the NFL has been, anyone who has already poured the champagne is an idiot....
CM Punk is already back on the shelf
CM Punk will be missing Wrestlemania 40 after tearing his triceps during the men’s Royal Rumble match....
Barcelona are truly lost
While Jurgen Klopp stole most of the manager-leaving-at-end-of-season headlines, another of the biggest clubs in the world is losing their manager come May. That would be Barcelona, as Xavi announced he would be leaving his post when this season ends. The difference between the two is that one is le...
Here's what the 49ers have to do to become Super Bowl champs
The San Francisco 49ers are back in the Super Bowl for the second time under head coach Kyle Shanahan after beating the Detroit Lions, 34-31, in the NFC title game. As good as the Niners have been this season, it’s taken perseverance, dedication and a little luck in these playoffs. They have played ...
TKO, WWE's billion-dollar parent company, apparently can’t afford a PR Expert
It should be stated that wrestling press conferences are something of a farce to begin with. They’re the equivalent of asking the cast of Game of Thrones to meet the press right after a season finale, or whatever other show you want to substitute in. Are you asking the character a question or the ac...
The Ravens and Lions have no one to blame but themselves
They say you should “act like you’ve been there before.” Well, this version of the Baltimore Ravens, and any edition of the Detroit Lions, hadn’t — so they acted as such. The Chiefs and the 49ers have, and it showed....
Jurgen Klopp and the importance of Now
“It’ll never get better than this.”...
Don’t expect to see Kadarius Toney in a Chiefs uniform ever again
The AFC Championship game is underway. Both Patrick Mahomes and Lamar Jackson have put their stamp on the game with amazing plays. This matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens may very well be an all-timer. However, a familiar face will not be participating. For the third time in...
The 12 most important NFL players in the Conference Championship Games
Football is a game of X’s and O’s, but the real difference gets made by the Jimmies and Joes. As we prepare for Conference Championship weekend, here are the 12 most important players to pay attention to on Sunday. ...
The longest championship droughts in NBA history
With teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Philadelphia 76ers among the best teams in the league the season, we could see some of the longest current NBA championship droughts snap in 2024. To honor the potential for history, here are the longest active title droughts. ...
This should spell the end of Vince McMahon for good
Vince McMahon is stepping down again — and this time it really might be for good. ...
Nathan MacKinnon & the bra brigade; A requiem for the Bills; Todd Helton's magic act
Seeing a four-goal game is perhaps the rarest thing a hockey fan can witness in person. It’s not too far off from seeing a no-hitter. I’ve been going to hockey games for 364 years, and I’ve seen one. Steve Thomas vs. the Devils in March of 1990 at Chicago Stadium. I didn’t have to look that up (well...
Draymond Green nearing end of Warriors' stint?; Why Joel Embiid's 70 points isn' that great; League just can't quit Doc Rivers
Years of incidents both on and off the basketball court have finally caught up with Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green. It was announced Tuesday that Green would not be part of Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Green’s suspension history played a role in the decision according to...