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Sidney Crosby got dunked into a tank of water, Nick Suzuki holed a golf ball with a hockey stick and the NHL made hockey an outdoor sport for its skills showcase in South Florida.
The NHL took advantage of holding All-Star Weekend in South Florida by holding two Skills Competition events outside in the sun
New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner seems to be excited about landing a new quarterback, particularly if it is one of two possible veterans: https://bit.ly/3wVTfoM
New York Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner did a little recruiting on social media when he tagged Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr as Gang Green looks to find a new QB this offseason.
Both Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr have been speculated as potential trade targets for the Jets and Gardner tried to grab their attention on Twitter on Friday.
New York Jets star cornerback Sauce Gardner did a little recruiting on social media when he tagged Aaron Rodgers and Derek Carr as Gang Green looks to find a new QB this offseason.
The Pistons were playing for the first time since a 111-105 loss in Dallas on Monday. The team was stuck in Texas until Thursday by a combination of airplane problems and weather, forcing the postponement of Wednesday’s home game against the Washington Wizards.
Saddiq Bey scored 22 points, including a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 32.1 seconds left, and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Charlotte Hornets 118-112
It’s time for Yzerman rebuild to show genuine progress.
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While through 48 games, the Red Wings have only played at a slightly better pace than ’21-22, they can still finish strong. If they just keep up the same pace, they will finish 10 points better.
Michigan taxpayers could be getting inflation relief checks as part of a new plan announced Friday in Lansing. https://bit.ly/3HVObaf
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, said the plan will repeal the retirement tax to save 500,000 households an average of $1,000 a year and increase the Working Families Tax Credit to put an average of $3,150 back into the pockets of 700,000 Michiganders.
A Dearborn woman is facing an OWI charge after she was pulled over in Troy.... telling police she was coming from her job as a bartender. https://bit.ly/3DE4Tsf
A 23-year-old woman from Dearborn is facing a drunken driving charge after she was pulled over early in the morning last week in Oakland County.
The guys are faced with a brutal Friday quandary. The System that's not a system stays red hot and they discuss dialing it in further. Cookies has a gambler demand meltdown as well as a new edition of the mailbag as well.
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While Creamer reminds us that the Royals have had a powder blue top as a home alternate since 2008, the matching powder blue pants are returning when the team welcomes the Minnesota Twins to Kaufmann Stadium for Opening Day.
The Kansas City Royals plan to bring back their full powder blue uniforms to open the 2023 season, according to Chris Creamer of SportsLogos.net.
Concerned about a possible bankruptcy for the company that owns local broadcasting rights to 14 of the 30 Major League Baseball teams, the league has formed a new economic study committee that will gather next week at the owners’ meetings in Palm Beach, Florida.
Major League Baseball has formed a new economic study committee in light of a possible bankruptcy for the company that owns local broadcasting rights to 14 of 30 teams
Former Pirates player Cole Tucker is reportedly engaged to her longtime girlfriend, singer and actress Vanessa Hudgens.
Former Pirates player Cole Tucker is reportedly engaged to her longtime girlfriend, singer and actress Vanessa Hudgens. The two reportedly got engaged at the end of 2022.
In a surprising turn of events given the team’s recent play, Kyrie Irving has requested to be traded from the Nets ahead of next week’s trade deadline, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
According to multiple reports, Kyrie Irving has requested to be traded from the Nets before next week’s deadline, or he will leave in free agency.
Tom Brady not only retired this week, but also passed the torch of being the oldest active player in the four major professional sports to a fellow University of Michigan alumni: Rich Hill.
Rich Hill joined Rob Bradford on Audacy’s “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast after Tom Brady’s retirement and talked about what it’s like to play professionally into his 40s, and if he thinks he’ll play until he’s 45 – or older.
It didn’t exactly sound like a monologue from its inspiration – the beloved 1990s sitcom “Seinfeld” – but the comedy club set looked a bit familiar. An apartment set and animated shots of what appear to be New York City streets also called back to the sitcom.
“Nothing, Forever” is an A.I. generated show inspired by “Seinfeld” that streams on Twitch. Although it is inspired by the beloved sitcom, it doesn’t exactly sound the same…
While Correa has never gone on the injured list at the Major League level for anything related to the fractured right fibula that he sustained back in 2014, the two-time All-Star did have a scare last September when he felt temporary numbness and vibration after the plate in his lower right leg was hit attempting to steal a base:
We continue to get an idea of what may have caused multiple teams to balk at the idea of signing Carlos Correa for a deal in excess of a decade.
Those decisions helped fuel the team's first Super Bowl title five years ago under coach Doug Pederson and have helped Philadelphia get back to the title game this season under his successor Nick Sirianni thanks to two key fourth-down conversions in the first half of the NFC title game against San Francisco.
If the Super Bowl comes down to a key fourth-down decision, that might bode well for the the Philadelphia Eagles
For all his accomplishments on the basketball court — four championships, 19 All-Star Game nominations and an imminent coronation as the NBA’s all-time leading scorer — it is James' ambitious pursuits off-the-court that may ultimately distinguish his legacy from other superstar athletes'.
LeBron James is soon going to be in the NBA record books as the most prolific scorer ever
The apparent mix-up came during the first half of the Blue Devils' game against Florida State on Sunday, coach Kara Lawson said after her team's win over Pittsburgh on Thursday night.
Following her team’s win on Thursday night, Kara Lawson revealed that a men’s ball was mistakenly used during the first half of a recent game.
The author, Evan Drellich of The Athletic, details times during the 2018 season, Cora’s first with Boston, when Cora would talk about the 2017 Houston squad after having a few drinks, and outwardly say that his team “stole” that championship.
According to Evan Drellich’s new book, “Winning Fixes Everything,” Alex Cora would brag to his Red Sox team about how the 2017 Astros “stole” the World Series.
It’s time for Yzerman rebuild to show genuine progress.
While through 48 games, the Red Wings have only played at a slightly better pace than ’21-22, they can still finish strong. If they just keep up the same pace, they will finish 10 points better.
"They brought the Stanley Cup to the facility and asked me if I wanted to take a picture. I had my Red Wings stuff on and I said, “No I do not want to take a picture."
Tyrone Wheatley stays true to his roots:
Wheatley is bringing his football life full circle. He started both his playing career and his coaching career in Michigan, at Robichaud High in Dearborn Heights.
Interestingly, in the print version of this story, Marchand refers to it as “something of an intervention,” adding that CBS Sports personnel from Nantz to chairman Sean McManus were among those to pay Romo a visit.
The New York Post’s Andrew Marchand reported that folks from CBS Sports had an intervention with Tony Romo about his performance. The network is now pushing back against that characterization.
An ugly scuffle broke out in Thursday night's Grizzlies-Cavaliers game, when Memphis' Dillon Brooks punched Cleveland star Donovan Mitchell in the groin, prompting Mitchell to fling the ball at, and shove, Brooks in response.
Most everyone watching the game thought Memphis’ Dillon Brooks was to blame for provoking the confrontation – but, curiously, Miller seemed to see it differently.
Will Steve Yzerman and Dylan Larkin reach an agreement before it's too late?
Larkin is in a good spot. He’s a pending free agent having arguably the best season of his career: the three-time All-Star has 43 points in 47 games.
The Midland County Sheriff said the 911 call came in around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 1, and a local woman told authorities that a Chupacabra and a capybara were inside and outside of her apartment: https://bit.ly/3xcccnz
Police is Midland County have determined there is no mythological beast roaming around after a local woman called 911 and reported seeing a Chupacabra in her backyard earlier this week.
Jacob Chandonnet, 38, of Rockwood was involved in the fatal crash on Wednesday, Feb. 1, after he lost control of his snowmobile and was ejected into a tree in Northern Michigan: https://bit.ly/3HzJYYo
A 38-year-old Wayne County man was killed in Northern Michigan earlier this week after losing control of his snowmobile and crashing into a tree, authorities say.
Jay Sirianni is making one thing clear about his brother Nick's personality: it's not just for the cameras. https://bit.ly/3HPQITn
Nick Sirianni has let his personality shine since taking over as head coach of the Eagles. His brother, Jay, told “The Extra Point” that it’s not just for the cameras.
Paul came out swinging in a recent interview with Bomani Jones, insulting the popular HBO and ESPN personality in a tense exchange that will air on an upcoming episode of Game Theory. https://bit.ly/3jmvbZf
Boxer Jake Paul responded in explosive fashion to a question posed by HBO and ESPN personality Bomani Jones, claiming, “I don’t know who the f— you are.”
The incident was said to have happened “on or about” Jan. 21. https://bit.ly/3Y2bdBV
Cincinnati police have issued a warrant for Bengals running back Joe Mixon for aggravated menacing, alleging that he pointed a gun in a woman’s face.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had some advance notice about Tom Brady’s plan before he released the video announcing his retirement, but it apparently wasn’t much. https://bit.ly/3XfZSNH
For the second year in a row, Tom Brady announced his retirement on Feb. 1. Despite that, Buccaneers insider Rick Stroud told “The Rich Eisen Show” he thinks the timing of the decision surprised the team.
The turf at Ford Field is getting an upgrade. But how much safer is it really? https://bit.ly/3HUitub
The Detroit Lions are upgrading the turf at Ford Field. On a new Daily J, WWJ’s Brian Fisher explores whether artificial turf can ever fully replicate natural grass and whether it’s practical for lower-level football programs to make the switch.
The veteran quarterback is taking part in the AT&T Pro-Am this weekend at Pebble Beach and was mic’d up for CBS during the Cisco Million Dollar Hole-in-One for Charity, which aired on TV Wednesday night.
Aaron Rodgers is at Pebble Beach for this weekend’s AT&T Pro-Am event and was mic’d up during a charity event Wednesday, when he said he wasn’t “going to San Fran” to join the 49ers.
The University of Illinois student cheering section known as “The Orange Krush” has been notified that 200 tickets purchased for a game against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Saturday have been invalidated.
The University of Illinois student cheering section, “The Orange Krush”, has been notified that 200 tickets purchased for Saturday’s game at the University of Iowa have been invalidated. The student group bought the tickets under false pretenses.
In the hours leading up to the NFC Championship Game, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon seemingly wasn't lacking confidence about the team's ability to advance to the Super Bowl.
In the hours leading up to the NFC Championship Game, Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon seemingly wasn’t lacking confidence about the team’s ability to advance to the Super Bowl.
A Vermont man is dead following a fight at a middle school basketball game.
A Vermont man is dead following a fight at a middle school basketball game. Video shows several people on the court, throwing punches and tackling each other.
NFL Network's Shaun O'Hara took the dubious prize for perhaps the most over-the-top response to the news, when he likened Brady's farewell to a pair of infamous moments in US history.
Former Browns and Giants offensive lineman Shaun O’Hara took the dubious prize for perhaps the most over-the-top response to Brady’s big announcement.
Maybe it’s giving him too much credit to assume this was anything other than a coincidence, though if it was done intentionally to coincide with the release of 80 for Brady, opening in theaters nationwide this weekend, you’d have to give Brady and his team props for a clever bit of guerilla marketing, giving the film plenty of free publicity by dominating the news cycle for the better part of 24 hours.
The reviews are in for 80 for Brady, which premieres in theaters this weekend. The film holds a respectable 63-percent approval rating on aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes out of 40 reviews from top critics.
Perhaps it was just nerves, but New York Giants safety Julian Love had quite the take when asked about Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni Thursday.
“I bag him in, even if he tries to stop me, I lift him off his feet and I just give him a jump hook with the right or the left, or give him a nice little bank shot step through. Easy money. He’s 210 pounds. I’m 270.”
LaVar Ball was a guest on the Audacy Original Podcast “Stacey King’s Gimme the Hot Sauce” and once again proclaimed that he could take down Michael Jordan in a 1-on-1 game.
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Home Bo Nix is a different type of player. Valenti and Costa have you covered from all angles on this game between the Ducks and Huskies. One of the guys loves the over of 71. Find out who on the latest episode of Cash the Ticket. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/6-oregon-13-5-vs-25-washington/id1477610450?i=1000585732970
Are the Lions about to win their first road game under Dan Campbell or will the Justin Fields experience prevail? Valenti and Costa are locked in on the game and give you all the information you need on Cash the Ticket. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bears-3-vs-lions/id1477610450?i=1000585847133
The Board this week presented by FanDuel America's #1 Sportsbook: #18 TEXAS -7 vs #4 TCU #9 ALABAMA -11.5 at #11 OLE MISS #6 OREGON -13.5 vs #25 WASHINGTON #17 TULANE -2.5 vs #22 UCF #1 GEORGIA -16.5 at MISS STATE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cfb-week-11-the-board-brought-to-you-by-fanduel/id1477610450?i=1000585733167
Howard Griffith brings up a hot topic across the Big Ten. Should Michigan and Ohio State look to play their game at the start of the season to give them more room for error? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/should-michigan-and-ohio-state-play-at-the-start-of-the-year/id1567686089?i=1000585544740
Detroit Lions overs seem to be a "thing" this year and it just might be the right play when they welcome the Green Bay Packers to Ford Field Sunday afternoon. Find out what Valenti and Costa think on the latest episode of Cash the Ticket. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packers-3-5-lions/id1477610450?i=1000585046036
Rico went to Michigan State and Howard played at Illinois. There is a bet between these two on this huge game for Illinois and how the heck does Michigan State bounce back? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michigan-state-illinois-preview/id1567686089?i=1000585003693
A question that Rico has wanted to know for a long time, do teams really hold back plays? Illinois legend Howard Griffin answers. Find out the answer on the latest episode of the 5 Star Zone. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/do-teams-really-hold-back-plays/id1567686089?i=1000584697993
Costa and Valenti have a lean on this game even without knowing who will start at QB for both teams. Find out who that lean is on Cash the Ticket. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/22-kansas-state-1-5-vs-9-oklahoma-state/id1477610450?i=1000584337089
Valenti and Costa won't be running up and down the isle of the plane to make this pick but they will let you know where they lean on Cash the Ticket. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jaguars-2-5-vs-broncos/id1477610450?i=1000584200403
Rico Beard and Howard Griffith breakdown the Michigan/Michigan State and Ohio State/Penn State game. Does trash talk really have an affect on the rivalry game? When was the last time the Big Ten was this down and should teams use other resources when recruiting a QB?
Michigan fans may be concerned that Jim Costa has made this his "Costalock."
Cash the Ticket with Mike Valenti and Jim Costa bring you the Big Board presented by FanDuel! #2 OHIO STATE -15.5 @ #13 PSU #22 KANSAS ST -1.5 vs #9 OKIE STATE #3 TENN -12.5 vs #19 KENTUCKY #4 MICHIGAN -22.5 vs MSU #1 GEORGIA -22.5 vs FLORIDA
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The event will have 97.1 The Ticket personalities including Mike Valenti, Rico Beard, Jon Jansen, Doug Karsch, Scott Anderson and Wojo discussing all aspects of the UOFM/MSU rivalry!
The Jaguars are favored over a 5-1 Giants team? This game is one part of Valenti's "Big Apple Primer." https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jags-3-vs-giants/id1477610450?i=1000583391689
Preview of Penn State vs Minnesota | The Five Star Zone With Rico Beard https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/preview-of-penn-state-vs-minnesota/id1567686089?i=1000583351267
A backup makes Mike more comfortable to bet this game. Is there something wrong in Green Bay? Valenti and Costa give their thoughts on Cash the Ticket. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/packers-4-5-commanders/id1477610450?i=1000583391635
The Board this week presented by FanDuel America's #1 Sportsbook: #9 UCLA +6.5 at #10 OREGON #14 SYRACUSE +13.5 at #5 CLEMSON #20 TEXAS -6.5 at #11 OKLAHOMA STATE #17 KANSAS STATE +3.5 at #8 TCU IOWA +28.5 at #2 OHIO STATE https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cfb-week-8-the-board-brought-to-by-fanduel-americas-1/id1477610450?i=1000583270354
Howard Griffith explains why #Michigan has played the right schedule this season on the latest episode of The 5 Star Zone! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/michigan-has-played-the-right-schedule/id1567686089?i=1000583065440
Mike pays off his sweatshirt bet and gifts a new ornament that may have offended Jim. A new episode of Cash the Ticket is available today! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-costa-gift-bag/id1477610450?i=1000583038582
If the Lions are to compete after the bye week, what is the biggest weakness the team needs to concentrate over? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-is-the-biggest-weakness-that-the-lions-have/id1588411716?i=1000582916054
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A huge card of home dogs and the NFL matchup of the year. All that and more on Cash the Ticket. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/week-6-nfl-back-on-track/id1477610450?i=1000582622160
Jim Costa has a mind blowing stat about James Franklin on the latest episode of Cash the Ticket! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/5-michigan-6-5-vs-10-penn-state/id1477610450?i=1000582501309
The Board this week presented by FanDuel America's #1 Sportsbook: #5 MICHIGAN -6.5 vs #10 PENN ST #3 ALABAMA -7 @ #6 TENNESSEE #13 TCU -3.5 vs #8 OKIE STATE #4 CLEMSON -4 @ FSU #20 UTAH -3 vs #7 USC https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cfb-week-7-the-board-brought-to-by-fanduel-americas-1/id1477610450?i=1000582501398
Is it time to hop aboard of the Eagles express?
It's hard to imagine Bill Belichick starting a season 1-4. Can the Lions get revenge on their former coach Matt Patricia? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lions-3-5-patriots/id1477610450?i=1000581889163
Cash the Ticket with Mike Valenti and Jim Costa bring you the Big Board presented by FanDuel TEXAS -7 vs OU #8 TENN -3 @ #25 LSU #17 TCU -7 @ #19 Kansas #11 UTAH -3.5 @ #18 UCLA #1 Alabama -23.5 vs TAMU https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-board-brought-to-by-fanduel-americas-1-sportsbook/id1477610450?i=1000581768076
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