"I say this jokingly but part of me kind of believes it," NFL legend Ricky Williams said during our recent exclusive interview. "I think part of the reason I won the Heisman trophy was to be able to do this (promote the benefits of cannabis). The Heisman trophy in and of itself is wonderful, we celebrated my 25th anniversary (of winning it) this past December." … [Read more...] about Ricky Williams Reveals Real Reason He Won the Heisman (Exclusive)
Top 15 NFL and NBA Stars From the South Chicago Suburbs
The Chicago south suburbs, or as we call it, "SICA Country" has produced a ton of talented professional athletes. We named this term after the now defunct high school sports conference SICA (South Inter Conference Association). This area stretches from Summit to Kankakee, Bolingbrook to Chicago Heights. Obviously, SICA country is more than a geographic area, it's a state of … [Read more...] about Top 15 NFL and NBA Stars From the South Chicago Suburbs
Pirates Priester Comes from a Family of Illinois Aviation Pioneers
If Quinn Priester wasn't playing baseball right now, he'd probably be working in aviation. The Pittsburgh Pirates 2019 first round draft pick, who looks up to Chicago Cubs ace Kyle Hendricks as his pitching role model, has Illinois aviation history in his blood. His great-grandfather, George J. Priester, founded the company that is known today as Priester Aviation, a private … [Read more...] about Pirates Priester Comes from a Family of Illinois Aviation Pioneers
Revisiting Two 1990 Futurist Film World Series Prophecies
If you're doing classic Americana summer word association, then "movies" and "baseball" would probably be right at the top of anyone's list. So when these summer rights of passage combine, sometimes the result can be utterly sublime. Other times, the result is something on par with 1985's "The Slugger's Wife," or even worse, 2001's "Summer Catch." In 1990, two science fiction … [Read more...] about Revisiting Two 1990 Futurist Film World Series Prophecies
Exclusive with Shannon Sharpe, Including 10 of His Greatest One-liners
Shannon Sharpe was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton in 2011. I had an exclusive with him at CBS on NFL Media Day, back in 2014, and with the NFL preseason approaching, we're re-publishing that exclusive now. We discussed a multitude of topics here, including his outspoken personality, some of the candid things he said about others, and how they have reacted … [Read more...] about Exclusive with Shannon Sharpe, Including 10 of His Greatest One-liners
Summer Transfer Window 2024: Biggest Deals and Market Trends
Explore the biggest deals of the Summer Transfer Window 2024, analyzing financial aspects, player movements, and market trends. Discover the storylines set to shape the upcoming season. … [Read more...] about Summer Transfer Window 2024: Biggest Deals and Market Trends
Women’s World Cup 2024: Highlights and Legacy of the Tournament
Discover the key moments, standout performances, and lasting legacy of the 2024 Women's World Cup. Explore its impact on the growth and popularity of women's football globally. … [Read more...] about Women’s World Cup 2024: Highlights and Legacy of the Tournament
Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Hull City
Newcastle United are now ready to stage a friendly for public consumption, as they head to Hull City on Saturday afternoon. The Magpies pre-season training camp in Herzogenaurach, Germany wrapped with a behind-closed-doors friendly win over SpVgg Unterhaching. And no, please don't ask me to try and pronounce the name of that opponent. They are not a side of which I am … [Read more...] about Newcastle United Starting XI Prediction at Hull City