Category: Sports

  • Jeff Burton responds to Rick Hendrick pointed commentary on Ross Chastain

    Jeff Burton responds to Rick Hendrick pointed commentary on Ross Chastain

    Jeff Burton didn’t hold back while examining the heat between Ross Chastain and Rick Hendrick. The Trackhouse Racing wheelman has become public enemy No. 1 over at Hendrick Motorsports over the course of the 2023 season. That hit a peak on Sunday, when Chastain got into it with Hendrick’s darling…

  • New twist in Josh Harris ownership bid for Commanders could defer millions in payments to Dan Snyder

    New twist in Josh Harris ownership bid for Commanders could defer millions in payments to Dan Snyder

    There’s a special clause in the Commanders sale that could defer as much as $200 million in payments to outgoing owner Dan Snyder. The Washington Post reported this week that Snyder accepted the $6.05 billion offer with an earnout clause from the Josh Harris group. The earnout could provide Snyder…

  • Bubba Wallace’s pit crew previews the All-Star Race Pit Crew Challenge

    Bubba Wallace’s pit crew previews the All-Star Race Pit Crew Challenge

    One of the coolest aspects of this weekend’s NASCAR All-Star Race has to be the Pit Crew Challenge. Bubba Wallace‘s team is ready. This season the No. 23 team has been one of the best crews, even if they have had some slip-ups here and there. The Pit Crew Challenge…

  • Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan explains how he works with Mike Tomlin

    Pittsburgh Steelers GM Omar Khan explains how he works with Mike Tomlin

    The Pittsburgh Steelers are one of the gold-standard franchises of the NFL. And a collective process that involves head coach Mike Tomlin, general manager Omar Khan and ownership has been key to consistent winning. Khan, who has been with the Steelers for decades but is a year into his tenure…

  • Ja Morant’s sneakers removed from Nike website and app after second gun video

    Ja Morant’s sneakers removed from Nike website and app after second gun video

    ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon said on air during ‘NBA Countdown’ that members of his household may not purchase Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant’s signature shoes following his second gun-related incident. And on Thursday that same virtue became more of a reality to all potential customers of the Ja 1 sneaker.…

  • Carolina Panthers release QB Jacob Eason, WR Preston Williams

    Carolina Panthers release QB Jacob Eason, WR Preston Williams

    The Carolina Panthers have made some tough decisions regarding two offensive players. Both quarterback Jacob Eason and wide receiver Preston Williams have been released by the franchise. The Panthers announced the moves as they move into OTAs next week. “The Panthers made a pair of roster moves Thursday afternoon. Clearing…

  • North Wilkesboro Throwback: Dale Earnhardt ruins Harry Gant’s chance at history in 1991

    North Wilkesboro Throwback: Dale Earnhardt ruins Harry Gant’s chance at history in 1991

    While it has been close to three decades since the NASCAR Cup Series raced at North Wilkesboro, there are a ton of great races to remember. One of the most exciting finishes at the historic track came in 1991. In the second and final race at the 5/8th-mile track that…

  • Pittsburgh Steelers finalizing contract extension with QB Mitchell Trubisky

    Pittsburgh Steelers finalizing contract extension with QB Mitchell Trubisky

    The Steelers are keeping Mitchell Trubisky as the backup quarterback. General Omar Khan confirmed the news during an appearance Thursday on the Pat McAfee Show. Khan said the Steelers would be extending Trubisky’s contract. The Chicago Bears selected Tribisky with the No. 2 pick of the 2017 NFL Draft. The…

  • YouTube TV goes down during closing minutes of Heat-Celtics, airing a Little Mermaid ad on repeat

    YouTube TV goes down during closing minutes of Heat-Celtics, airing a Little Mermaid ad on repeat

    Fans tuned in to watch the Heat and Celtics open what should be an exciting Eastern Conference Finals. However, for those watching on YouTube TV, the final minutes of the game were lost to the woes of technology. That’s because during the closing minutes of game one, fans watching on…

  • Alex Smith questions defensive head coaches’ ability to develop quarterbacks

    Alex Smith questions defensive head coaches’ ability to develop quarterbacks

    Alex Smith knows a thing or two about having the wrong head coach in the NFL. That’s what makes his recent comments about defensive head coaches so poignant. The former San Francisco 49ers, Kanas City Chiefs and Washington Commanders quarterback was candied in discussing the ability of defensive-minded coaches as…

  • Micah Parsons says he’ll claim one NBA team next season

    Micah Parsons says he’ll claim one NBA team next season

    We’re thinking Micah Parsons is just a huge NBA fan. There’s no other reasonable explanation for these changing team allegiances. The Dallas Cowboys linebacker caught a lot of attention — and flak — when he showed up at a 76ers and Celtics playoff game wearing a Philadelphia jersey. As if…

  • NASCAR All-Star Race odds, favorites for North Wilkesboro Speedway

    NASCAR All-Star Race odds, favorites for North Wilkesboro Speedway

    The NASCAR All-Star Race is officially here and so are the odds with all of the favorites ready to take on North Wilkesboro Speedway. This Outsider writer was about nine months away from being born the last time the Cup Series raced there. But we are just days away from…

  • Joel Dahmen hits PGA Championship fan with tee shot, buys him a day’s worth of beer

    Joel Dahmen hits PGA Championship fan with tee shot, buys him a day’s worth of beer

    A fan at the PGA Championship was rewarded for taking a tee shot off his leg in the opening round on Thursday. PGA Tour golfer Joel Dahmen hit a fan — Caleb McGuire — in the calf, according to McGuire’s Twitter account. When Dahmen reached McGuire, he asked how much…

  • PFF releases rankings for top 25 NFL players under age 25

    PFF releases rankings for top 25 NFL players under age 25

    Lists and rankings about the best NFL players and teams keep us sane during the off-season. We peruse information and predict outcomes until it’s time for an actual kickoff. Did you ever think about who could be the best young players? Who are the top 25 in the under-25 set?…

  • Ross Chastain talked with Rick Hendrick, Kyle Larson, and Chevy following Darlington incident

    Ross Chastain talked with Rick Hendrick, Kyle Larson, and Chevy following Darlington incident

    After Darlington, Ross Chastain had a lot of explaining to do. He talked with Rick Hendrick, Kyle Larson, and even more this week. Having to smooth things over after wrecking a few expensive race cars is never fun. The NASCAR driver seems to have talked things out though and is…

  • Antonio Brown announces return to football

    Antonio Brown announces return to football

    After a memorable exit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown announced that he plans to return to the football field. Brown unretired from professional football on April 28 with a bizarre post via Twitter that announced he would be returning to the NFL this upcoming…

  • Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen gives hilarious interview after winning CARS Tour race at North Wilkesboro

    Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen gives hilarious interview after winning CARS Tour race at North Wilkesboro

    There are few drivers out there quite like Brenden “Butterbean” Queen. Especially after he wins a big race like he did last night. Butterbean is a beloved figure in the late model circuit. He drives in Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s CARS Tour, partly owned by Kevin Harvick as well. He had…

  • Matt Ryan explains what it would take to return to NFL, says he hasn’t ‘shut any doors’

    Matt Ryan explains what it would take to return to NFL, says he hasn’t ‘shut any doors’

    During his 15-year NFL career, Matt Ryan became an Atlanta Falcons legend, winning the 2016 MVP award and leading the Falcons to a Super Bowl appearance. Last year, he played for the Indianapolis Colts but it seemed like the wheels had fallen off and he was released following the season.…

  • Bubba Pollard holds off Chase Elliot, William Byron for ASA late model win at North Wilkesboro

    Bubba Pollard holds off Chase Elliot, William Byron for ASA late model win at North Wilkesboro

    This week is all about North Wilkesboro Speedway and the return of the historic track. Bubba Pollard got a win he’ll never forget. The ASA late model race car driver had to hold off not one, but two talented NASCAR drivers. That included Chase Elliott, one of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest…

  • Report: Former NFL player threatens U.S. Congressman, authorities alerted

    Report: Former NFL player threatens U.S. Congressman, authorities alerted

    A former NFL player, who was on the rosters of the 49ers and Jaguars, allegedly sent a Twitter DM threatening a member of Congress. Raj Mathai with NBC-Bay Area confirmed that a message was sent to Congressman Eric Swalwell. Mathai said that Swalwell notified Capitol Police of the message. Mathai…

  • Kyle Petty calls BS on Rick Hendrick criticism of Ross Chastain

    Kyle Petty calls BS on Rick Hendrick criticism of Ross Chastain

    Kyle Petty isn’t having any of Rick Hendrick’s criticism of Ross Chastain. Evidently, Chastain has become public enemy No. 1 over at Hendrick Motorsports. That was exasperated on Sunday, when the Trackhouse Racing wheelman got into it with Hendrick’s Kyle Larson at Darlington. Well, Rick Hendrick didn’t take too kind…

  • Legendary member of Steelers staff announces retirement, buys season tickets

    Legendary member of Steelers staff announces retirement, buys season tickets

    Only the most hardcore Steelers fans likely knew his name, but just about every rookie prospect in the NFL recognized his voice. Steelers scout Mark Gorscak announced his retirement this week. Scouts typically toil behind the scenes as they gather information on players the team might draft or sign. But…

  • Dustin Johnson hints he suffered back injury in bedroom incident with Paulina Gretzky

    Dustin Johnson hints he suffered back injury in bedroom incident with Paulina Gretzky

    Dustin Johnson happens to be one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game. He also happens to be married to one of the most famous, stunningly beautiful women on Planet Earth. Paulina Gretzky needs no introduction. She’s gotta be one of the most famous women on the planet.…

  • Davante Adams, Raiders front office aren’t seeing “eye-to-eye” right now, trying to be “optimistic”

    Davante Adams, Raiders front office aren’t seeing “eye-to-eye” right now, trying to be “optimistic”

    The Las Vegas Raiders decided to move on from longtime franchise quarterback Derek Carr this offseason in favor of former San Francisco 49ers QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Davante Adams, who reunited with Carr, his college QB, last season after signing a long-term deal with the Raiders doesn’t seem to agree with…

  • Stetson Bennett completes first throws in Los Angeles Rams practice

    Stetson Bennett completes first throws in Los Angeles Rams practice

    Stetson Bennett’s quest to become the backup to Matthew Stafford for the Los Angeles Rams is underway with rookie minicamp in process. And thus far, the 2023 fourth-round (128th overall) selection out of Georgia looks good. Real good, in fact. Bennett was at it once again Wednesday, showing off his…