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2025 Super Bowl Trivia: A Record-Breaking Game

February 12, 2025 By Ashley Henshaw

2025 Super Bowl Trivia: A Record-Breaking Game

On Sunday night, the Philadelphia Eagles outscored the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22. As new reigning champs of the Super Bowl, the Eagles had plenty to celebrate. In addition to their win in the big game, they also made football history. Here’s how Super Bowl LIX will be remembered by NFL fans for years to come. […]

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LeBron & Bronny: A Legacy Of Father-Son Duos In Pro Sports

October 8, 2024 By Ashley Henshaw

Lebron & Bronny: A Legacy Of Father-Son Duos In Pro Sports

On Sunday night, LeBron James and Bronny James marked a special moment in sports history. In the Lakers’ pre-season match against the Phoenix Suns, the two became the first-ever father and son pair to play together on an NBA team. “We stood next to each other and I kinda looked at him, and it was just […]

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The Historic Detroit Lions Playoffs Win Fans Have Been Waiting For

January 15, 2024 By Ashley Henshaw

The Historic Detroit Lions Playoffs Win Fans Have Been Waiting For

On Sunday night, the Detroit Lions secured a NFL playoff win against the Los Angeles Rams with a final score of 24-23. It wasn’t your typical wild card round matchup, however. This Lions vs Rams game at Ford Field marked the first playoff victory since 1991. On top of that, the Lions and Rams swapped […]

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Shohei Ohtani Contract: Inside The Mega-Deal That Rocked The MLB

December 22, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

Shohei Ohtani Contract: The Mega-Deal That Rocked The MLB

MLB fans had expected a massive deal to be struck following Shohei Ohtani’s time as a free agent. As Major League Baseball’s (MLB) reigning superstar, a multi-billion-dollar commitment was certainly expected. But the scope of Ohtani’s eventual contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers still came as a shock. Sports news outlets like ESPN, Sports Illustrated, […]

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Road To The NBA Cup: The NBA In-Season Tournament Explained

November 3, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

Road To The NBA Cup: The NBA In-Season Tournament Explained

The National Basketball Association (NBA) gets millions of viewers for its playoff tournament every year. But fans have to wait until the very end of the season for those matchups to take place. A new in-season tournament, however, is sure to add excitement to the regular season well before the playoffs begin. What is the […]

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Aaron Rodgers’ Achilles: A Look At Incredible Comebacks From Sports Injuries

September 18, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

Aaron Rodgers' Achilles: A Look at Incredible Comebacks from Sports Injuries

Aaron Rodgers’ Jets debut last week came to a screeching halt just four snaps into the game. As Buffalo Bills pass rusher Leonard Floyd brought Rodgers down for a sack, Rodgers left foot caught on the turf, tearing his Achilles. By almost all accounts, this was a season-ending injury. The 2021 NFL Draft No. 2 […]

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Florida Equipment Violation: Gators Receive Rare Football Penalty

September 1, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

Florida Equipment Violation: Gators Receive Rare Football Penalty

Football fans are all-too-familiar with the basics when it comes to penalties. Holding, pass interference, unnecessary roughness — they’re all bound to make an appearance in a typical gridiron matchup. But “equipment violation” isn’t a penalty that fans come across very often. In fact, Thursday night’s University of Florida vs. University of Utah game may […]

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2023 MLB Playoff Format: Everything You Need To Know

August 31, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

2023 MLB Playoff Format: Everything You Need To Know

Get ready, baseball fans. The postseason is just weeks away, and it’s sure to be packed with memorable moments as teams vie for a spot in the World Series. As the regular season for Major League Baseball (MLB) winds down, playoffs excitement and anticipation are on the rise. Starting last year, the MLB adopted a […]

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Same Game, New Rules: College Football Rule Changes For The 2023 Season

August 29, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

College Football Rules Changes For 2023

It’s that time of year again. Preseason is coming to a close, and the long-awaited return of college football is upon us. College football teams are already hitting the field, starting up the season with some big matchups right off the bat. In fact, USC and Notre Dame have already netted their first wins of […]

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On Second Thought: Are Guaranteed Sports Contracts Really Guaranteed?

February 27, 2023 By Ashley Henshaw

On Second Thought: Are Guaranteed Sports Contracts Really Guaranteed?

Guaranteed contracts are common in a number of pro leagues, including the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Hockey League (NHL), and Major League Baseball (MLB). And while you’ll find these types of agreements in the NFL as well, it’s clear that not all guaranteed contracts are made equal. In fact, guaranteed contracts for NFL […]

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Florence Griffith Joyner’s Incredible Track & Field Legacy

Florence Griffith Joyner’s Incredible Track & Field Legacy

Today marks 25 years since the untimely death of Florence Griffith Joyner. In her 38 years, she achieved some of the greatest accomplishments in … [Read More...]

Beards & Baseball: The House Of David Baseball Team’s Fascinating History

Beards & Baseball: The House Of David Baseball Team’s Fascinating History

Back in the early days of professional baseball, a clean-cut look was required for players. So when the House of David baseball team rolled into town, … [Read More...]

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How Tamara Donelson fell in love with mountain biking in spite of herself — and why she stepped back from the sport she loved to rediscover fun on her … [Read More...]

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Jim Cavale left baseball to pursue entrepreneurship — and he’s helped thousands of student-athletes in the process Jim Cavale is competitive by … [Read More...]

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