Buccaneers kicker Ryan Succop is first ‘Mr
Tampa Bay kicker Ryan Succop made Super Bowl history this year. With the Buccaneers' 31-9 win over the Chiefs in Super Bowl 55, Succop became the first "Mr. Irrelevant" since the term originated in 1976 to play in the Super Bowl and win the Lombardi Trophy. And the 256th pick of the 2009 NFL Draft…
Kiffin, 30 pounds lighter, preaching accountability
When Lane Kiffin met with his football team Saturday night prior to Ole Miss' first practice of the preseason on Sunday, he had a confession to make.Kiffin, now more than 30 pounds lighter than he was at the end of last season, said it was hypocritical to ask his players to be more committed to…
ESPN’s ‘Cy Young Predictor’ is laughably on the fritz
Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is listed as a top-10 AL contender according to ESPN’s Cy Young Predictor. This is not a great system.Photo: Getty ImagesPredicting who is going to win major awards across the Big 4 American sports is one of the nation’s most popular pastimes. Oftentimes, arguments can be made for several different…
Rockies probe racial slur during Brinson at-bat
The Colorado Rockies said they are investigating after a racial slur was used by a fan during an at-bat by Miami Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson, who is Black, on Sunday at Coors Field.Microphones on the Bally Sports Florida telecast picked up a fan who appeared to be yelling the N-word multiple times after the second…
Hey, sorry Bengals fans
OK Cincy you get to enjoy this week.Image: Getty ImagesThe Cincinnati Bengals accomplished something they hadn’t done since the 2018 season on Sunday. The Bengals won their season opener, beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-24 in overtime, making this their first win in a season opener at home since 2007. Carson Palmer was the Bengals starting…
U.S. Soccer offers equal pay to USMNT and USWNT… kinda?
Yay! Yay? Wait.Illustration: Getty ImagesIt’s been one of the longer lasting sagas in American sports, as the U.S. Women’s National team seeks either a new contract or a resolution to their lawsuit against U.S. Soccer that sees them make huge gains in pay for representing their country. U.S. Soccer would have you believe that it’s…
Go away now, Mike Piazza
Shut. Up. Please.Screenshot: Courtesy Elder for Governor 2021We already know what Mike Piazza’s politics are, as the Hall of Fame catcher appeared at a rally for Donald Trump last October. We can try to forget about it, and just appreciate the greatness of his career, but Piazza insists on continuing to stan the absolute worst…
Fashionable ensembles take center stage as first NFL Sunday of
The first Sunday slate of the 2021 NFL season has finally arrived.Of course, the season kicked off with the defending champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeating the Dallas Cowboys 31-29 on Thursday night.NFL Sundays are different, though -- especially opening weekend. Teams are reigniting their hopes for their own Super Bowl runs, so it's only right…
Deshaun Watson trade rumors: Texans QB photographed with Dolphins players
The Deshaun Watson trade sweepstakes have officially entered the NFL offseason. Watson's ongoing feud with the Texans remains the biggest storyline in the NFL, especially as everyone tries to parse where the quarterback wants to be traded. Houston remains adamant that it won't oblige him, so it's uncertain where Watson will ultimately end up. But…
MLB gets something right for a change with Clemente’s No
Statue of Roberto Clemente in Pittsburgh.Image: Getty ImagesEvery year when Roberto Clemente Day rolls around, the refrain comes back around that the legend’s No. 21 should be retired by Major League Baseball, the same honor given to Jackie Robinson and No. 42.Five years ago, I wrote, “It’s a noble sentiment, putting Clemente alongside Jackie Robinson…