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‘Something He’ll Remember’: Miles Russell Releases Emotional Statement After USGA Overlooked Rules for His Special Father’s Day Gift

Walking up the 18th fairway on Saturday, the eve of Father’s Day, Miles Russell asked his father Joe to take the bag and caddie for the final hole. Joe had no idea it was coming. But Russell had been planning it since that morning, when he quietly contacted USGA rules officials to check if he […] The post ‘Something He’ll Remember’: Miles Russell Releases Emotional Statement After USGA Overlooked Rules for His Special Father’s Day Gift appeared first on EssentiallySports .

2025 Phillies player review: Jesús Luzardo

I remember exactly where I was when the news broke that the Phillies were trading for Jesús Luzardo. I was at home, and I interrupted my busy work of listening to Christmas music to do a writeup (Wonderful Christmastime is a great song, and I won’t hear any arguments to the contrary). “A new arm […]

Syracuse football: per report Orange expected to hire Jeremy Hawkins as DL coach

The Syracuse Orange football off-season coaching carousel keeps spinning. Last night, a report from Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports indicated that the Orange would hire Georgia State assistant Head Coach Jeremy Hawkins for the role of defensive line coach. Hawkins has been at Georgia State for two seasons and has previous experience from Eastern Kentucky, […]

2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings — #3

Congratulations to Gavin Fien, who was voted the #2 prospect in the 2025-26 LSB Offseason Community Prospect Rankings, getting a little over a quarter of the vote. Our list so far: 1 — Sebastian Walcott 2 — Gavin Fien Moving on… As we do every year, twice a year — once midseason and once offseason […]

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The bet that went bust on Bill Belichick

There are a lot of things that people get wrong in poker because of the way it’s portrayed on screen. For instance, if you ever play with someone don’t say, “I’ll see you and raise you.” It goes back to the idea that you’re effectively lying about your intentions in order to gain information from […]

The wrong Rams coordinator is gaining steam for head coach openings

Three things in life are inevitable: death, taxes, and the Los Angeles Rams getting their coaching staff pilfered by other teams every offseason. Defensive coordinator Chris Shula is set to be one of the hottest names on the NFL’s head coaching carousel at the season’s conclusion. Most of the buzz is media driven, of course. […]

Saints power ranking entering Week 15

NFL.com – 25 (+5) “Tyler Shough hasn’t been amazing, but he’s played well enough for the Saints to consider him as the possible starter in 2026. Even with an interception and limited passing success in Sunday’s win over Tampa, Shough dealt well with heavy pressure and made big plays with his legs on his first two career rushing TDs. The […]

Non-Conference Opponents’ Update: December 10

Purdue is mortal, as it turns out. In my heart of hearts I knew there was very little chance of Purdue going 40-0 this year to go down as the greatest college team of all time, but moments like the final nine minutes of the first half against Texas Tech, where Purdue goes full thermonuclear […]

Send us your holiday mailbag questions!

Would you like travel advice on going to Ford Field right after Christmas? Or do you want to know who we think can step up alongside Nick Martinelli and Grace Sullivan for the Northwestern men’s and women’s basketball teams, respectively? Are you curious about Northwestern lacrosse’s upcoming season, or who on the field hockey team […]

Football: TCU CB Jonah Martinez declares for transfer portal

The TCU Horned Frogs are scheduled to battle the USC Trojans in the 2025 Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30. Because the offseason is technically underway for most programs, transfer portal movement is beginning all around college football and TCU saw its first player, cornerback Jonah Martinez, declare for the transfer portal on Tuesday. A former […]

Philip Rivers trying to become NFL’s first active grandpa

Facing the terrifying prospect of another Riley Leonard start, the Colts have done the only logical thing they can think of: sign Philip Rivers to their practice squad. In the span of a week, Philip Rivers could go from going on a recruiting trip with his son to starting an NFL game, which is a […]

Eagles News: Nick Sirianni says benching Jalen Hurts would be “ridiculous”

Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles news and links … Eagles’ Sirianni: Hurts ‘absolutely’ to start at QB vs. Raiders – ESPNEagles coach Nick Sirianni said quarterback Jalen Hurts is “absolutely” his starter for Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders and called it “ridiculous” when asked about the possibility of making a change at […]

A Titans Head Coaching Profile: Jesse Minter

Jesse Minter is the current defensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers and was known as the second-hottest coaching candidate for first-timers, at least at the beginning of the season, behind Joe Brady. While his star has fallen in the eyes of fans because of his injured defense, he still has an innovative scheme with […]

Evaluating the Texans most desirable AFC post-season opponents

The Houston Texans currently hold the 7th seed in the AFC Playoffs. It’s the first time all season the Texans are in poll position to make the playoffs. While Houston’s five-game winning streak is impressive and has captured the attention of news outlets across the league, they are still on the fringe of missing the […]