data-mm-id=”_2omiheh7o”>Jimmy Butler has always wanted to be a winner. So badly, in fact, that he got himself traded out of Chicago and Minnesota, then left Philadelphia of his own accord, leaving rumors of harsh leadership and locker room issues in his wake. Butler wants to win, to be known as a winner. Yet in his career, he has struggled to become that. He's had regular season success and playoff success, but failed to get past the second round in nine seasons heading into the 2019-20 campaign. Finally, though, Butler did just that. The Miami Heat, Butler's squad through-and-through, upset the Milwaukee Bucks in five games to advance to this year's Eastern Conference Finals. There's no complaining about Butler's demanding style of leadership or any locker roo…

data-mm-id=”_cynaxl2g9″>The 2020 NFL Draft class has gotten off to a good start this season. This is especially true in regards to the young wide receivers selected in the first few rounds. Justin Jefferson, Henry Ruggs, Chase Claypool, and CeeDee Lamb have all been big contributors for their respective teams after only five weeks. And that's just to name a few. It is not every year we get to see such a variety of talented receivers succeed early and often in their NFL careers. Pat McAfee, while discussing this development on his show today, posited that the young guns are more successful than their predecessors for one key reason out of all the others: a drive to create content on the 'Gram. These young receivers are absolute studs & I do believe it's because of the…

data-mm-id=”_behoahmc0″>While trade talks in Philadelphia have centered around Carson Wentz, one of Wentz's top targets is also expected to be shipped out of town this offseason. Zach Ertz, who came to represent the Eagles as much as any other player before, during and after their Super Bowl run, is on the trade block after reportedly getting into a "heated exchange" with general manager Howie Roseman last year amidst a contract dispute. The issues carried over to the regular season where Ertz had the worst season of his career, accumulating 335 yards and scoring only once in 11 games. Ertz will make $8.5 million this year but has nothing guaranteed after that. He wants a new contract and seems ready for a change of scenery too. So where is Ertz most likely to end up? Le…

data-mm-id=”_zcjr6o0bp”>The United States and Mexico are facing off in the World Baseball Classic Sunday night in a bit of a rivalry game. At least someone is taking this pretty seriously, as in the top of the first inning, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith refused a fist bump from Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Randy Arozarena. Check this out:This is completely speculative but it sure looked like Will Smith refused to give Randy Arozarena a fist bump.Rivalry game. pic.twitter.com/4IoeMwk5PM— Danny Vietti (@DannyVietti) March 13, 2023There's just something about guys named Will Smith on Oscar night…That honestly seems pretty lame from Smith. I get that you're a competitor but Arozarena is saying hi and probably wishing him luck. Smith looked right at him and essentially t…

data-mm-id=”_qif2j0r6b”>Madden 24 will be released this Friday, but we're already seeing snippets of the legendary NFL video game emerging thanks to early access, including the first look at Fake Bill Belichick. Since the New England Patriots coach is not part of the NFL Coaches Association, he is not collectively bargained into the Madden franchise like every other coach in the league. Instead, he is replaced by an avatar with a fake name. This year it's Peter Gaffney, a bald guy with glasses and a beard. BILL BELICHICK IN MADDEN 24 pic.twitter.com/G55W4YGRV9— RBT (@SamuelBrownRBT) August 15, 2023Coach Gaffney is not the first Belichick stand-in. Previous iterations of Fake Belichick have taken the form of Chad Masters, Josh Moore, Griffin Murphy, Hal Ophamer and simply, &…

data-mm-id=”_fgzvbb9i6″>The college football world is currently buzzing about the Michigan sign-stealing scandal and what it will mean for Jim Harbaugh's program. The Wolverines are currently ranked No. 2 and sit at 8-0 but every day a new headline seems to make things worse. We're here to catch you up on the latest news on the scandal. For those out of the loop, the general outline is that low-level staffer Connor Stalions allegedly masterminded an elaborate scheme to steal opponents' signs. While sign-stealing in-game is allowed in college football, attending games or practices in person and doing so is against the rules. Stalions is alleged to have broken that rule numerous times. He was suspended by the university with pay on Oct. 20. Stalions is a 2017 Naval Academy…

data-mm-id=”_f48lpzjte”>It was another Aaron Rodgers Tuesday on the Pat McAfee Show and there was plenty discuss. We learned that his miraculous return to the New York Jets this season will only happen if he is medically cleared to play and if the team has a chance to make the playoffs. Considering that Gang Green is currently seeded 15th out of 16 AFC teams, it seems highly unlikely that he'll be out on that field again before next year. But hey, strange things happen and one doubts Tim Boyle at their own peril.The gang also dove into a conspiracy theory that we honestly thought was more of a joke than anything serious — the notion that Rodgers didn't really tear his Achilles as was reported. "Let me just say to anybody out there who doesn't think that I tor…

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data-mm-id=”_7vjrq3eb4″>The San Francisco 49ers faced a whirlwind of uncertainty this offseason, as the future of star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk hung in the balance. After months of swirling trade rumors and contract negotiation drama, Aiyuk and the 49ers finally reached a long-term agreement just as training camp came to a close. With the deal inked, focus shifted back to the field, where questions about Aiyuk's readiness for the season opener quickly emerged. The chemistry between Aiyuk and quarterback Brock Purdy, a key factor in the 49ers' success last season, seemed intact as the duo managed to squeeze in some extra throwing sessions over the weekend. However, with only a handful of practices under his belt, Aiyuk's game-day readiness remains uncertain."You w…