San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle is still an Iowa Hawkeye at heart. That’s easy to see when he’s attending events in his spare time at the university. And that includes women’s basketball last season, during Caitlin Clark’s final year in the black and yellow. Kittle and his wife, Claire, a former Hawkeyes basketball player, met while they …
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Commanders release Shaka Toney days after return from gambling suspension
The Washington Commanders released defensive end Shaka Toney on Monday, just days after the NFL reinstated him and four other players who were suspended last season for violating the league’s gambling policy. The Commanders announced the move on X Monday. Shaka Toney, #58 of the Washington Commanders, stands during the national anthem against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on …
Read More »Patrick Mahomes gets invite to Royals spring training: 'He's welcome anytime'
Patrick Mahomes may be turning back the clock just a little bit. Before he became a three-time Super Bowl champion and put himself in the discussion of one of the greatest quarterbacks ever, the current Kansas City Chiefs star was a stud on the baseball diamond. He was actually a top prospect in the 2014 MLB Draft, with the help …
Read More »Bo Nix not worried about what pick he's taken with in NFL Draft: 'Tom Brady was picked very far back'
“Quarterback heavy” is a term used to describe the 2024 NFL Draft prospect class, where the top three picks – maybe even four – are expected to be used on potential franchise signal callers. Those names have been discussed a bunch. USC’s Caleb Williams has been deemed the unanimous No. 1 overall pick to the Chicago Bears, while LSU Heisman …
Read More »Giants' Darren Waller, WNBA star Kelsey Plum file for divorce after one year of marriage
Two-time WNBA champion Kelsey Plum and New York Giants tight end Darren Waller filed for a joint petition for divorce just one year after the couple wed, according to online court records. The Las Vegas Aces star posted a cryptic message on social media Tuesday, seemingly aimed at her relationship. Kelsey Plum of the Las Vegas Aces dribbles the ball …
Read More »Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa recalls 'fears and doubts' about slipping out of 1st round in 2020 NFL Draft
Tua Tagovailoa was a quarterback every team wanted before the start of the 2019 college football season, which would eventually be his last with the Alabama Crimson Tide. “Tank for Tua” was in full swing. But a serious hip injury and a broken nose against Mississippi State threw his draft stock awry. Not to mention, the beginning of the coronavirus …
Read More »Ex-NFL star against rookie QBs being thrown 'into the fire' as Caleb Williams likely to go No 1 to Bears
The Chicago Bears made the move to trade Justin Fields earlier in the offseason, which signaled they were likely going to take Caleb Williams with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. Former NFL star Shawne Merriman appeared on OutKick’s “Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich” on Monday and said he didn’t agree with trading Fields, who …
Read More »Zach Wilson's mom eager for son's 'fresh new start' after reported trade from Jets
Zach Wilson’s mother, Lisa, appeared to be optimistic about her son’s future on Monday as the quarterback was reportedly traded from the New York Jets to the Denver Broncos. Lisa Wilson re-posted the news that her son was going to be vying for a spot on a new team for the 2024 season. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …
Read More »Marvin Harrison Jr's legendary father wishes NFL Draft prospect had 1 thing in his game
Pro Football Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr. will likely see his son taken early in the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Marvin Harrison Jr. starred at Ohio State for the last two seasons, where he was a two-time All-American. He had more than 1,200 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in each of the last two years on …
Read More »Colts owner Jim Irsay denies he overdosed when police found him unresponsive in December
Last December, police were called to Jim Irsay’s home around 4:30 a.m. ET and found him in bed unresponsive and cold during what authorities called a “suspected overdose.” However, the Indianapolis Colts owner denied the authorities’ report. “It wasn’t an overdose,’’ Irsay said to Fox 59 in Indianapolis. “I don’t know why when you have your name in the paper …
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