[ad_1] The Atlanta Falcons are on the cusp of making the playoffs for the first time in six years, with a chance to win the division for the first time since 2016. But with a 6-6 record, the NFC South is anyone’s for the taking. Veteran punter Bradley Pinion believes …
Read More »Columbus Crew wins second MLS Cup in four years, knocks off last year’s champion LAFC
[ad_1] The Columbus Crew only needed two goals to claim the 2023 MLS Cup in a thriller over 2022 champion LAFC Saturday. The 2-1 win at Columbus’ home stadium gave the franchise its third MLS Cup. Two of those titles have come in the last four seasons. Columbus advanced to …
Read More »Ravens DB talks hardships of playing defense in offensive, flag-happy league
[ad_1] Officiating has been under the microscope for some time and has been getting heavy criticism across all sports. Maybe it’s because replay technology makes officials mistakes so clear in hindsight. At the very least, drawing penalties seems to have become a part of the NFL offensive playbook. CLICK HERE …
Read More »‘Drake curse’ lives on after Shohei Ohtani-Blue Jays rumors never pan out
[ad_1] Toronto Blue Jays fans got maybe the worst false alarm of all-time, and Drake might have played a role in it. Throughout Friday, there were rumors circulating that Shohei Ohtani was traveling to meet, and potentially sign with, the Canadian ball club. A report from MLB Network on Friday …
Read More »Ex-Florida State star Christian Ponder upset over Seminoles’ CFP snub: ‘The result is outrageous’
[ad_1] Christian Ponder was walking in Central Park watching the College Football Playoff selection show on his phone and fell to his disappointment when his alma mater, the Florida State Seminoles, missed out on making the four-team field despite finishing the season undefeated. Ponder said he was still “very disappointed” …
Read More »LSU’s Olivia Dunne ‘taking a break from slaying’ amid finals week
[ad_1] Olivia Dunne is still a regular college student, believe it or not. The LSU gymnast is wrapping up the first semester of her senior year, but first she has to take her finals. Finals week is always stressful. So, perhaps Dunne doesn’t have much time for TikTok. The 21-year-old …
Read More »Olympic hockey players must wear neck guards after IIHF ruling in wake of Adam Johnson’s death
[ad_1] The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced earlier this week that its players at all levels must wear neck guards during tournament play, including the Olympics. The decision comes roughly six weeks after Adam Johnson, a former member of the Pittsburgh Penguins, died after a skate slashed his throat …
Read More »Missouri head coach ‘bothered’ by CFP committee citing Jordan Travis’ injury in playoff decision
[ad_1] Add Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz to the list of people around college football who were bothered by Florida State being left out of the College Football Playoff. The Seminoles were selected behind Michigan, Washington, Texas and Alabama on Sunday, missing out on the CFP despite going 13-0 and …
Read More »Steelers’ George Pickens ripped after frustration boil over on Steelers sidelines upset loss to Patriots
[ad_1] Pittsburgh Steelers star George Pickens was visibly frustrated on Thursday during what ended up being a three-point loss to the struggling New England Patriots. The Steelers offensive production has been widely discussed this season, prompting longtime head coach Mike Tomlin to move on from offensive coordinator Matt Canada earlier …
Read More »Rob Gronkowski explains why CFP leaving out Florida State was ‘right move’ by selection committee
[ad_1] College football fans are still trying to wrap their heads around the undefeated Florida State Seminoles being left out of the College Football Playoff final four, but NFL legend and former Arizona Wildcat Rob Gronkowski sees it differently. Florida State went 13-0, including an ACC Championship victory over Louisville, …
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