Archive for February, 2022
NYC Lifting Mandates But Irving Still Not Eligible, Mickelson In Hot Water Over SGL Comments, MLB Deadline Today
BASKETBALL
NYC will be lifting their vaccination mandate, but Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving still won’t be eligible to play in home games until the private sector weighs in with their own lifting of restrictions.
GOLF
Phil Mickelson is in hot water after calling the Super Golf League “scary motherf—ers to get involved with.” In a comment caught off-mic, he continued to say, “We know they killed Jamal Khashoggi and have a horrible record on human rights. They execute people over there for being gay. Knowing all of this, why would I even consider it? Because this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape how the PGA Tour operates.” He has also said, the PGA Tour operates with “obnoxious greed.”
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball had set February 28th as the deadline for negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement. According to reports, the players and owners are still very far apart on a deal, which means regular-season games could be canceled.
MLB Delaying Spring Training, Roy Kent Hangs W/Oscar The Grouch, NFL Hires Lynch In Discrimination Lawsuit
FEMALE FAN WILL BE OFF NEXT WEEK!
BASEBALL
Major League Baseball will delay the start of spring training while it’s continuing to speak with the owners and players union on labor talks. The lockout began in December and opening day is still set for March 31st.
SOCCER
Ted Lasso’s Roy Kent (played by Brett Goldstein) will appear on Sesame Street and hang out with his fellow grump Oscar the Grouch.
FOOTBALL
The NFL hired former U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch to defend the organization in the racial discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Flores.
Djokovic’s Bodily Autonomy, Tafoya Leaving Sports, SB Ratings Rebound, Harbaugh Contract Extended, Canada Takes Gold, DeRozan Makes History
TENNIS
Novak Djokovic told the BBC he would rather miss tennis tournaments than have to get vaccinated because “bodily autonomy is more important than any title”.
FOOTBALL
Michelle Tafoya is leaving her job as a sports reporter to co-chair the political campaign for Army veteran Kendall Qualls.
Super Bowl ratings rebounded after last year’s 10-year low. An estimated 112.3 million viewers tuned in (a 14% increase over last year).
The University of Michigan extended head coach Jim Harbaugh’s contract through 2026.
OLYMPICS
Canada took home the Gold medal in women’s hockey handing the Americans the Silver.
BASKETBALL
DeMar DeRozan made history by becoming the first NBA player to score 35 or more points while shooting 50% or better in seven straight games.
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Rams Beat Bengals 23-20 In SB, Cooper Kupp MVP, Hip Hop Halftime, Best/Worst Commercials
FOOTBALL
Capping off one of the best NFL seasons, the Los Angels Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 in Super Bowl LVI. Thanks to the stellar play of defender Aaron Donald and Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp, the Rams won their second title. At 36 years old Coach Sean McVay became the youngest head coach to win the Super Bowl.
The night is never just about football. The halftime show featured Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and Eminem. Watch the full show here. And, of course, the day after the game, the conversation is about the best and worst commercials (which cost up to $7 million per 30 seconds). Check out some of the best/worst commercials ranked by Yahoo Sports.
Super Bowl 56, Aaron Rodgers Wins MVP, Kupp Offensive Player Of Year, Nets Trade Harden For Simmons, Nathan Chen’s Stunning Skate For Gold, White Retires
FOOTBALL
Super Bowl 56 is finally here. Tune in on. Sunday 6:30 pm ET to watch the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams battle it out at SoFi stadium in L.A. Never having won a championship, the Bengals are considered underdogs, but they have offensive weapons in quarterback Joe Burrow, receivers Cooper Kupp (Offensive Player of the Year), and Odell Beckham Jr. The Rams offensive weapons include QB Matthew Stafford and receivers Ja’Marr Chase (Offensive Rookie of the Year), Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.
In other NFL news, Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers received the AP Most Valuable Player of the Year Award (his fourth overall and second in a row), Rams Cooper Kupp named Offensive Player of the Year, Steelers T.J.Watt named Defensive Player of the Year, and Bengals QB Joe Burrow the Comeback Player of the Year. For more awards, click here.
BASKETBALL
It’s official, the Brooklyn Nets are sending James Harden and Paul Millsap to the Philadelphia 76ers for the Sixers Ben Simmons, Seth Curry, Andre Drummond, and two first-round picks. Simmons has been complaining of mental health issues and hasn’t played all season, so it will be interesting to see what he brings to the Nets.
OLYMPICS
American Nathan Chen won the Gold in skating with a must-see program where he showed off his skills to a compilation of music from Elton John. Sir Elton even tweeted his congrats to Chen for winning gold and skating to “Rocket Man”.
In other Olympic highlights, the most celebrated snowboarder in history, Shaun White, ended his legendary career with a fourth-place finish in the halfpipe. Speaking to the media about his career, White said, “It’s been the Love of my life”.
Saints Hire Dennis Allen, Texans Hire Lovie, Kamara Under Investigation, Murray Scrubs Social Media, Reynaldo 400 Mill Followers, Team USA Wins 1st Gold
FOOTBALL
The last two head coaching positions have been filled. The New Orleans Saints hired their defensive coordinator for the last six years, Dennis Allen. Prior to the Saints, Allen worked as a head coach from 2012-2014 for the Raiders. Finally, the Houston Texans hired Lovie Smith.
In other NFL news, the Saints running back Alvin Kamara is under investigation for beating up a man outside an elevator at the Cromwell Casino in Las Vegas after the Pro Bowl.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray scrubbed his social media of Arizona associations in anticipation of his upcoming negotiations with the team now that he’s in the final year of his rookie contract.
SOCCER
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes the first person to amass 400 million followers on Instagram
OLYMPICS
Lindsey Jacobellis won gold in the snowboardcross competition, giving Team USA its first gold medal at the Beijing Olympics.
“The Cart” Heads To SB, Dolphins Hire 49ers OC, Olympics Down 43%, Russian Lands First Quad Axel
FOOTBALL
“The Cart” is making its way to the Super Bowl and even has its own social media release leading up to the trip. “The Cart” is exactly what you think…a three-tiered contraption that was wheeled out for outdoor media conferences during COVID and went viral.
The Miami Dolphins hired former San Francisco 49ers’ Offensive Coordinator Mike McDaniel as their new Head Coach.
OLYMPICS
Friday’s Opening Ceremony drew only 16 million, down 43% from 4 years ago. The athletes are complaining about the bitter cold and the inedible food at the quarantine hotels.
In other Olympic news, Russia’s 15-year-old Kamila Valiyeva is the first woman to successfully land a quad axel in an Olympic game (and she landed two).
Harbaugh Remaining At Michigan, O’Connell Vikings HC, Brian Flores Finalist W/Texans, Texas A&M Best Recruiting Class, Robots At Winter Games
FOOTBALL
After interviewing in Minnesota with the Vikings, Jim Harbaugh has instead announced he will return as head coach at the University of Michigan. The Vikings are expected to hire the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell as their new head coach but will need to wait until after the Super Bowl where the Rams play the Bengals.
In other NFL hiring news, Brian Flores (the former Miami Dolphins head coach who is now suing the NFL for racial hiring practices) is a finalist for the head coaching position with the Houston Texans.
In college football news, 247 Sports metrics reported that Texas A&M has recruited the best class in history.
OLYMPICS
The Winter Games kick off today with over 13,000 international athletes and journalists in China all contained in a “closed loop” with remote food delivery to prevent the spread of COVID. Here’s a video of the robots delivering food.
Flores Sues NFL For Racist Hiring Practices, WFT Is Now Washington Commanders
FOOTBALL
Brian Flores, the former Miami Dolphins head coach who was fired this offseason, issued a class-action lawsuit against the NFL, New York Giants, Dolphins, and Denver Broncos for racism. The lawsuit cites systemic racism and highlights the fact that none of the 32 NFL owners are black and are profiting off of the labor of players. Flores acknowledged he understands he is putting his coaching future at risk with this lawsuit.
The Washington Football Team has decided on a new name. The team, formerly known as the Redskins, will now go by Washington Commanders. The team posted this video showcasing the history and new era of the franchise.
Tom Brady Retires After 22 Year Career
FOOTBALL
It’s official, Tom Brady is retiring. The 44-year old future Hall of Famer and greatest quarterback in NFL history announced his retirement on social media. “I have always believed the sport of football is an ‘all-in’ proposition — if a 100% competitive commitment isn’t there, you won’t succeed, and success is what I love so much about our game. There is a physical, mental and emotional challenge EVERY single day that has allowed me to maximize my highest potential. And I have tried my very best these past 22 years. There are no shortcuts to success on the field or in life. This is difficult for me to write, but here it goes: I am not going to make that competitive commitment anymore. I have loved my NFL career, and now it is time to focus my time and energy on other things that require my attention. I’ve done a lot of reflecting the past week and have asked myself difficult questions. And I am so proud of what we have achieved. My teammates, coaches, fellow competitors, and fans deserve 100% of me, but right now, it’s best I leave the field of play to the next generation of dedicated and committed athletes.”
