Ah, sports. The intensity. The pageantry. The emotion. The money. Yes, the sports industry is first and foremost a business. Common fans forget this simple fact when their favorite player is traded, or their favorite team relocates cities. At the end of the day, sports are a business. While the …
Read More »Gators Travel to Tallahassee to Play FSU
Last time the Florida Gators (13-4) played the Florida State Seminoles (6-6), it was the final game at McKethan Stadium. Florida fell 2-0 for their first loss of the season, and that would be it for 2020. Now, the Gators look to get payback for last year’s only loss and …
Read More »Reliving Hawthorne’s dual championships: Future (3/3)
In collaboration with Syltavius Kelley Click here to read Part 2. Once the dust had settled, a sense of relief came over everyone at Hawthorne. “Unbelievable feeling,” Torey said. “I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. The mission for this season was complete. We made history in Lakeland that …
Read More »Fantasy Football: Where Former Gators Stand
The NFL season is just around the corner, which means fantasy football players are also gearing up for their fantasy drafts. With 52 former Florida Gators currently on an active NFL roster, there are a handful of Gators alumni who could find a way to make fantasy rosters this season. …
Read More »Bills Charge a Big Bill For Diggs
It was only a matter of time, but Stefon Diggs has been traded from the Minnesota Vikings to the Buffalo Bills. The Bills acquired the Vikings’ receiver and a 2020 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2020 first-round pick (22nd overall), a 2020 fifth-round pick, a 2020 sixth-round pick and …
Read More »Playoff Preview: Vikings Visit 49ers in Divisional Round
The Minnesota Vikings are set to face off against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game. Tomorrow, for the first time ever, Levi’s stadium will see a playoff game. These two teams have met in the playoffs, though. 5 times to be exact, with San Francisco holding …
Read More »NFL Week Six Kicks Off With Pats and Giants
NFL action in Week Six kicks off with a former Super Bowl classic matchup of yesteryear. The undefeated reigning Super Bowl champion New England Patriots (5-0) will look to continue their winning ways against an injury-plagued new-look New York Giants (2-3) team in Foxborough. The Patriots are currently at the …
Read More »Not the End for Eli Manning
The New York Giants are moving on from quarterback Eli Manning. Daniel Jones, the 22-year-old rookie and 6th overall draft pick out of Duke, will be the starter. End of an era: The #Giants have named Daniel Jones as their starting QB. Eli Manning goes to the bench. — Ian …
Read More »Jaguars Moving Forward with Minshew
The Jacksonville Jaguars are moving forward with quarterback Gardner Minshew in the wake of Nick Foles’ injury. Foles, who was Jacksonville’s prized free agent acquisition this off-season, lasted just 10 minutes under center before suffering a broken left clavicle. The Jaguars’ four-year, $88 million investment will be sidelined for at …
Read More »Odell Beckham Reports to Camp and Finally Shows Browns’ Fans Why They Should Be Excited
On Tuesday, Odell Beckham Jr. finally reported to the Browns practice facility for mandatory mini-camp and quickly reminded his teammates, coaches and fans why they should be excited. New Team, Same Beckham The Browns made the headline of the offseason after acquiring star wide receiver, Odell Beckham, from the New …
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