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Travis Kelce talks up Greg Olsen after Fox demotion: 'They kind of did him dirty'
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce understands why Fox made the decision to bump Greg Olsen to its No. 2 analyst role in favor of Tom Brady. But that doesn’t mean he has to like it.During a recent episode of his “New Heights” podcast, Kelce had his fellow tight end’s back, stating he didn’t approve of the way the station had seemingly just cast Olsen aside and cut his pay from $10 million per season to $3M.“I love my guy Greg Olsen,” Kelce said. “They kind of did him dirty over there at Fox. But I mean, it’s Tom...
Paul Skenes makes incredible Wrigley Field history in second-career MLB start
Pulled from Friday's game after throwing 100 pitches, Pittsburgh Pirates rookie pitcher Paul Skenes didn't have the chance to ride out his six no-hit innings against the Chicago Cubs. However, he walked off the mound having still made history within the legendary confines of historic Wrigley Field. Skenes finished his remarkable day with 11 strikeouts, the most by a Pirates pitcher at baseball's second-oldest ballpark. The @Pirates have played 1,017 games at Wrigley Field.@Paul_Skenes' 11 strikeouts today are more than any Pirates starting pitcher in the previous 1,016. pic.twitter.com/ro4ELmCKEQ— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2024 Prior to Skenes' 11-strikeout afternoon, the previous record...
NFL insider expands on competition between Steelers QBs Russell Wilson, Justin Fields
Pittsburgh Steelers beat reporter Brooke Pryor of ESPN recently mentioned that she thinks head coach Mike Tomlin will hold at least somewhat of a legitimate competition for the club's starting quarterback job this summer between Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. ESPN NFL insider Field Yates of ESPN had a similar take to Pryor's during the latest edition of the "Football Today" podcast. "It's not a certainty that Russell Wilson is a starting quarterback in Week 1," Yates said, as shared by Alex Kozora of Steelers Depot. "Not a certainty at all. And words are simply words right now from the Steelers." Such "words"...
Maple Leafs tab former Stanley Cup winner as new head coach
After four first-round playoff exits in five years under former head coach Sheldon Keefe, it was clear the Toronto Maple Leafs prioritized a Stanley Cup pedigree in their search for a new head coach.Mission accomplished.The Maple Leafs have named Craig Berube as their next head coach, according to a team announcement.“We determined a new voice is needed to help the team push through to reach our ultimate goal,” Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving said after Keefe was fired, via NHL.com.Berube was the rumored front-runner for the job once Toronto was eliminated from the postseason, and it was expected the...
NYCFC vs. New York Red Bulls: Where MLS' Hudson River derby could be won or lost
The Hudson River derby — New York City FC vs. the New York Red Bulls — roared to life in 2015 when the Red Bulls' Bradley Wright-Phillips slammed in a brace to beat NYFC 2-1 in its debut season.In the nine years since it has become one of MLS's fiercest and most important rivalries. The two New York teams have faced each other 27 times, trading blows and brilliance. The #NYDerby's Greatest Hits, starring David Villa and Bradley Wright-Phillips. ⚽️ #RBNY #NYCFC pic.twitter.com/JHrOnLI5WG— COPA90 US (@Copa90US) May 5, 2018 NYCFC will host the Red Bulls at Yankee Stadium this Saturday...
Lightning speed and heavy history: What to expect at F1's 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Formula 1 returns from its two-week absence on Sunday with a perennial favorite: the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. It's F1's first visit to Imola since 2022. A little preview of what's to come tomorrow... It's been a while since @F1's last visit to Imola, so let's get reacquainted with the iconic track pic.twitter.com/XKhSMHluF1— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) October 30, 2020 Nestled in the Italian foothills between Bologna and San Marino, Imola is one of the most scenic stops on the F1 circuit. It's considered a home race for Racing Bulls, whose factory is located a few miles away in...
Pirates' Paul Skenes throws six no-hit innings in his second MLB start
After a promising but up-and-down first start of his MLB career, Paul Skenes spent his second outing erasing absolutely any questions about his readiness to contribute at the big league level. After striking out the first seven batters he faced, and retiring the first 13, Skenes just kept rolling as he finished six innings of work without allowing a hit or a run. 100th pitch 100 MPH strikeoutMake it SIX no-hit innings for Paul Skenes! pic.twitter.com/gNtaKC3xNJ— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2024 The budding ace walked just one batter, and struck out 11, including the last batter he faced. Skenes sat down...
Assessing the new-look Buffalo Bills receiver room
Since acquiring QB Josh Allen in the 2018 draft, the Buffalo Bills have been a mainstay in the NFL playoffs. They’ve made it each of the last five seasons, even reaching the AFC Championship game during the 2020-21 season.Despite this continued success, the Bills have yet to reach the Super Bowl during Allen’s tenure in Buffalo. They’ve been eliminated in all five playoffs runs, three times at the hands of the Kansas City Chiefs. It’s a demoralizing one-sided rivalry and one that has the potential to get more out of hand this season.Over the course of the offseason, the Bills...
Could Tom Brady’s pending minority ownership in Raiders affect broadcast job?
Though Tom Brady’s minority ownership stake in the Las Vegas Raiders isn’t official yet, it’s expected the deal will be finalized at some point before or during the 2024 season.Many have wondered if Brady’s pending minority ownership in one NFL team would affect his new day job as a full-time broadcaster for Fox — a question that didn’t get much clarification from NFL executive VP of media distribution Hans Schroeder.“Right now, Tom's not an owner of the Raiders, and as we go into this year, Tom's able to call any game on the schedule,” Schroeder said, via NBC Sports.Schroeder’s answer seems...
Scottie Scheffler shoots improbable 66 after warming up for PGA Championship in a jail cell
Scottie Scheffler fired a 5-under 66 in the second round of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club to put himself two shots back of the lead at 9 under par. That sentence alone isn't surprising for the No. 1 player in the world who's won four of his last five starts, but considering he warmed up for his round in a jail cell, it's downright incredible. Scheffler started his day with a dark, rainy drive to Valhalla at around 6 a.m. local time. There was a ton of chaotic traffic blocking the golf course parking lot at the time because...
NFL sets outrageous prices for Eagles-Packers Brazil game
Looking for a ticket for a ticket to September’s Eagles-Packers game? Have your passport handy and get ready to pay through the nose.According to USA Today, the average NFL ticket cost $377 last year, up from $235 in 2022. In 2024 roughly a dozen of NFL teams announced they would be raising ticket prices this coming season, including the Detroit Lions who raised prices by an average of 30% with some tickets seeing an 85% increase.That’s nothing compared to what it will take to see the NFL’s first international game of 2024, though. In a recent email from NFL.com, Eagles...
Jayden Daniels earning rave reviews from Commanders teammates, coaches
The Commanders have only seen No. 2 overall pick Jayden Daniels in person for a handful of days during non-contact drills at rookie minicamp, but the reigning Heisman Trophy winner has already made quite the impression.Though he’s facing zero pressure and throwing without pads on, his coaches and fellow teammates have noticed that Daniels already looks comfortable running Washington’s offense under new offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury.“Right off the bat, you can tell he's an extremely talented player,” tight end Zach Ertz told reporters. “It kind of jumps out at you when you're on the field with him. The arm talent...
Insider expands on if Yankees' Juan Soto could sign extension during season
During Thursday's edition of the SNY "Baseball Night in New York" program, MLB insider Brittany Ghiroli of The Athletic poured cold water over the idea that All-Star outfielder Juan Soto could sign a contract extension with the New York Yankees before Soto reaches free agency after this season. On Friday, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal offered more information on the subject that became a talking point after Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner recently said he wants Soto to stay with the club "for the rest of his career." "If Steinbrenner indeed opens negotiations with Soto during the season, he essentially will be bidding against...
Celtics assistant, Lakers target aims to be an NBA head coach
Sam Cassell is reportedly a candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers vacant head coaching role. He is currently contracted to the Boston Celtics as a lead assistant to Joe Mazzulla. Since joining Boston, Cassell has helped instill an offensive and defensive system that has the Celtics ranking in the top three in both categories. Cassell, a former NBA champion, has been an assistant coach for the last 15 years. He's held roles with the Washington Wizards, L.A. Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Celtics. He is one of the most respected assistants in the NBA. When speaking on a recent episode of the "Point Game" podcast...
Paul Skenes strikes out first seven batters he faces in second start of MLB career
He didn't quite crack the league record, but Paul Skenes had an incredibly hot start in his second MLB outing. After coming a strike away from K'ing the side in his first MLB inning last week, Skenes completed the feat in the first inning on Friday and then again in the second in his first start on the road. Paul Skenes is on pace to strikeout 27 today ...Six batters, six strikeouts. pic.twitter.com/obSuXLYdeq— MLB (@MLB) May 17, 2024 Skenes struck out the first batter of the third inning to run the streak to seven consecutive punchouts to start the game before Pete...
Sam Howell shares how Patriots' Jacoby Brissett is perfect for Drake Maye
Before the Washington Commanders traded Sam Howell to the Seattle Seahawks in March, he spent a season sharing a quarterback room with current New England Patriots veteran Jacoby Brissett.Howell recently spoke with Mark Daniels of MassLive about how New England rookie signal-caller Drake Maye, referred to as Howell's "best friend," will grow while learning from Brissett. "It’s funny that they get to work together now," Howell said about Brissett and Maye. "Jacoby is someone who has meant so much to me. And we were only together for that one year last year, but I call him one of my better friends....
Washington Commanders 2024 NFL schedule analysis
The 2024 NFL regular-season schedule has finally been released and based on Washington's opponents, the Commanders are in better shape than they were last year.Last year, Washington opened with the league’s eighth-most difficult schedule per NFL research. This year, they’re tied with the Bengals, Chiefs and Vikings for the league’s 24th-toughest schedule, set to face opponents that put in a combined .502 winning percentage last season.Here’s what stands out about the Commanders schedule:Circle the date | Week 8, Sunday, Oct. 27: For the second year in a row, quarterbacks taken with the top two picks in the draft will square...
Don't let the media fool you, this Celtics team is battle-tested
After dispatching an injury-riddled Miami Heat team in five games and doing the same to a broken Cleveland Cavaliers roster, questions surround the Celtics. The current narrative in the media is that Boston is yet to be tested and that they could struggle against a fully healthy team motivated to knock them out of the playoffs. Even their former All-Star, Paul Pierce, is concerned regarding the Celtics' late-game capabilities. “They so good that they don’t have to be great for them to win,” Pierce said on a recent episode of "KG Certified." “We got so many good players, so many great players. Derrick...
Look of the Day for 5/17: Time to get aggressive
We nailed our Look of the Day on Thursday at +140 odds, and we're aiming to close out the week with back-to-back winners. Let's do just that with our favorite prop bet for Friday night's playoff game between the New York Knicks and the Indiana Pacers.Look of the Day: Tyrese Haliburton over 3.5 threes (+124 FanDuel)Knicks at Pacers, 8:30 p.m. ETWe cashed on a plus-money prop on Thursday, so we're going right back to the well for another one on Friday.Tyrese Haliburton has been oddly passive too often in this second-round series against the Knicks. The Pacers point guard attempted...
Insider shares huge update on potential Giants quarterback controversy
ESPN NFL reporter Jordan Raanan said earlier this month that it was "hard to envision" a healthy Daniel Jones not starting at quarterback for the New York Giants over backup Drew Lock in Week 1 this September. NFL insider Connor Hughes of SNY offered an interesting update on the situation for a piece published on Friday. "Big Blue will head into camp with Lock behind Jones," Hughes wrote. "The whispers are getting louder that the quarterbacking depth chart is written in pencil, though. (Head coach Brian) Daboll will play the player he believes gives the Giants the best chance. Understandable, considering what...
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