It’s been rather commonplace to say that the 13-1 Kansas City Chiefs should not be what their record is – but that’s just fuel to the fire for the back-to-back champions. Sure, the Chiefs have won multiple games on their last possession, and the ball has bounced their way plenty …
Read More »Notre Dame routs Indiana in College Football Playoff to set up Sugar Bowl date with Georgia
Notre Dame is the answer to trivia forever. The Fighting Irish became the first team to win a home College Football Playoff game with their 27-17 victory over Indiana in the first round of the new 12-team playoff. The big blow came early with Jeremiyah Love scampering for a 98-yard …
Read More »Nick Saban backs coach Ryan Day, instructs Ohio State fans to ‘quit all this negative bulls—‘
During his storied coaching career, Nick Saban rarely shied away from an opportunity to share his thoughts on college football-centric hot topics. Saban and the rest of ESPN’s “College GameDay” crew were in Indiana ahead of the 12-team College Football Playoff opener between Notre Dame and the Hoosiers. While the …
Read More »Chargers dominate 2nd half to overcome double-digit deficit against Broncos, inch closer to playoffs
In a battle of Oregon quarterbacks, the veteran reminded the rookie who is boss. Justin Herbert’s Los Angeles Chargers dominated the second half en route to a 34-27 win over Bo Nix and the Denver Broncos. The Broncos’ offense was running on all cylinders early – Audric Estime found the …
Read More »Ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson has warrants out for arrest: report
Adrian Peterson is in legal trouble again. The 2012 NFL MVP has warrants out for his arrest, according to USA Today, for failing to appear in court for two different child support cases. The warrants were issued in Fort Bend County in Texas, USA Today reported. Its sheriff’s department did …
Read More »Transgender athlete controversy sparks opposing protests at California school board meeting
The Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) in California hosted a board meeting Thursday amid a controversy over a transgender cross country runner at Martin Luther King High School and students being reprimanded for protesting the athlete’s participation. The board meeting will address recent allegations in a lawsuit that school administrators …
Read More »Chargers take advantage of obscure NFL rule with free kick field goal last successful in 1976
Is it really Thursday Night Football if there’s not some sort of oddity? Well, Thursday’s Denver Broncos-Los Angeles Chargers game had an event that last occurred way back in 1976. With eight seconds left in the half, and the Broncos leading 21-10, they punted the ball away in hopes of …
Read More »NCAA president boasts about women’s volleyball TV ratings amid SJSU trans athlete controversy and lawsuits
NCAA President Charlie Baker claimed TV ratings for the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament rose “100%” this year during an interview on ESPN’s “The Pat McAfee Show” Thursday. The surge comes just one year after the 2023 tournament saw a 115% increase from 2022. “The ratings this year grew a little …
Read More »Celtics head coach admits he’d ‘rather watch something else’ as NBA ratings decline
Fewer people are watching the NBA than in previous years, including some of the sport’s top names. Ratings for NBA games on ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV are down 25% through Saturday, according to Sports Media Watch, and there are many ideas floating about why. Three-pointer propensity and lack …
Read More »Bills’ Josh Allen gushes over fiancée Hailee Steinfeld and her impact on his stellar season
Josh Allen’s phenomenal season continues to impress as the Buffalo Bills charge toward the playoffs, and the potential league MVP has credited some of that success to his relationship. So have his teammates. Dion Dawkins and Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills celebrate after scoring a touchdown against the Lions at …
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