For the second time in four years, the San Francisco 49ers blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter of the Super Bowl to the Kansas City Chiefs. The Niners have made it to the NFC championship game three straight years, and in each of their last seven playoff appearances. They found a diamond in the rough with quarterback Brock …
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Bob Baffert vs Churchill Downs: A timeline of why the Hall of Fame trainer will miss another Kentucky Derby
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby will take place at the famous Churchill Downs racetrack in Louisville on Saturday, May 4. A notable absence from the first leg of the Triple Crown will be any Bob Baffert-trained horse. For the third consecutive year, Baffert will not be at the Kentucky Derby – a suspension that began with his record-breaking …
Read More »Hall of Famer Michael Irvin out at NFL Network amid shakeup
After 15 years, Michael Irvin is no longer at the NFL Network, a source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to OutKick. The Dallas Cowboys legend joined the league-owned media company in 2009, becoming a fixture on “GameDay Morning.” Irvin was previously suspended by the network last year after alleged misconduct with a woman at a Phoenix hotel while he …
Read More »Jets' Aaron Rodgers will have 'no restrictions' from Achilles injury at this month's OTAs, coach says
Saturday, May 11, will mark eight months since New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers ruptured his Achilles. When OTAs start nine days later, he will be a full-go. According to Jets head coach Robert Saleh, the four-time MVP will have “no restrictions” once the practices begin on May 20. “Once phase three hits, we’re not anticipating any restrictions from what …
Read More »Dolphins, Odell Beckham Jr agree to one-year deal: reports
Super Bowl champion Odell Beckham Jr. is heading to Miami. The veteran NFL wideout reportedly reached a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins on Friday that is worth up to $8.25 million, the NFL Network first reported. Odell Beckham Jr., #3 of the Baltimore Ravens, looks on during training camp at Under Armour Performance Center Baltimore Ravens on July 27, …
Read More »Lakers 'real' candidates for next head coach both have strong connection to LeBron James: report
With Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham expected to be relieved of his duties soon, candidates for who takes over have already been reported. According to ESPN, two “real” candidates for Ham’s successor both have strong connections to LeBron James, whose future with the franchise is in limbo, as he has yet to make his intentions known with his …
Read More »Bucks' Patrick Beverley hurls basketball at fans behind the bench during Game 6 loss to Pacers
Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley is catching heat online after he was seen violently throwing a basketball at fans during the team’s Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night. The incident happened late in the fourth quarter with Bucks trailing the Pacers, 114-94. Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley (21) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers guard T.J. …
Read More »Patrick Beverley apologizes to ESPN producer; Bucks guard will not reprise guest analyst role, sources say
Patrick Beverley came under scrutiny for his behavior during and after the Milwaukee Bucks’ Game 6 loss to the Indiana Pacers. A video captured Beverley throwing a basketball into the stands in the final minutes of the Bucks’ blowout loss. After the game, Beverley had a tense exchange with ESPN producer Malinda Adams. On Friday, Front Office Sports reported sources …
Read More »Lakers part ways with coach Darvin Ham after disappointing playoff run
Darvin Ham’s job security was under fire in the days following the Los Angeles Lakers’ early exit from the NBA playoffs. The defending champion Denver Nuggets needed just five games to knock the Lakers out of the postseason. After Monday’s loss, many began speculating that Ham had coached his last game with the Lakers. On Friday, the Lakers made it …
Read More »Conor McGregor calls for lifetime ban of Ryan Garcia after reported positive drug test following victory
Ryan Garcia was a heavy underdog in his fight against Devin Haney in Brooklyn April 20 but still managed to win by majority decision. The fight was supposed to be for the WBC super lightweight championship, but Garcia weighed in three pounds overweight. So, the belt was not up for grabs. But the record books are what they are — …
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