Good morning, I’m Dan Gartland. I can’t be the only one who felt old watching the sons of Josh McCown and Chad Pennington go head-to-head in a bowl game last night.
In today’s SI:AM:
🐻 Ja Morant picks up where he left off
🏈 Inside the Seahawks’ QB situation
📝 How to fix signing day
The Grizzlies need to turn it around quickly
Grizzlies star Ja Morant returned from his 25-game suspension last night—and what a return it was.
Morant was suspended in June after he was seen brandishing a gun in an Instagram Live video for a second time.
Author: Michael
An under-the-weather Charles Barkley produced a hilarious moment on Tuesday night’s Inside the NBA.
Barkley sounded more nasally than usual as the result of a cold, and Shaquille O’Neal wasted no time roasting his co-host’s voice. Midway through breaking down highlights of the Pelicans– Grizzlies game, Shaq broke from his normal voice into a new character: “Stuffy Chuck.” The voice, created by talking with his nose plugged, had the rest of the set in hysterics, and for good reason.
Here’s the incredible exchange.
Shaq imitating “stuffy Chuck” 🤣 pic.twitter.
Welcome to Week 16 of the fantasy football season!
This is also the semifinals of the fantasy postseason, so we’re on our way to the ultimate goal … winning a title! As always. I’ve used a full-point PPR scoring system, which you can use in addition to the Week 16 edition of Start Em, Sit Em.
At Sports Illustrated, we always have you covered!
At quarterback, Justin Fields made a big jump upward based on a matchup against the Cardinals. Brock Purdy has a tough matchup against the Ravens, but he’s too hot to keep out of the top 10.
Welcome to Week 16 of the fantasy football season!
This is also the semifinals of the fantasy postseason, so we’re on our way to the ultimate goal … winning a title! As always. I’ve used a full-point PPR scoring system, which you can use in addition to the Week 16 edition of Start Em, Sit Em.
At Sports Illustrated, we always have you covered!
Among the running backs, Kyren Williams makes a big move up based on his recent success. Rachaad White has also moved up at the position, and Isiah Pacheco is back for the Chiefs and gets into the top 10 based on a matchup against Las Vegas.
What a steal!
If you’re looking for a holiday gift for the Packers fan in your life and your budget is $700,000, then good news! You could buy them this house that’s next door to Lambeau Field.
For a mere $700k, you can have Lambeau Field in your front yard. ️ pic.twitter.com/3j6eUahrnp
— TodayInSports (@TodayInSportsCo) December 17, 2023
Before you get our your checkbook and get ready for the downpayment let me sell you on this property a little more.
Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is expected to be the No. 1 pick in next April’s WNBA draft if she opts out of her final year of eligibility with the Hawkeyes. However, she could also decide to return for one more season with the additional year provided to all Division I and II athletes after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the 2019–20 season.
The expectation is that Clark will turn pro and begin what should be a dazzling WNBA career. The league could surely use the boost that Clark’s high profile and national notoriety would bring.
Five-star Dylan Raiola’s flip to Nebraska from Georgia is official as the QB has signed his letter of intent. See all the other big happenings for the Huskers and around the nation.
Injuries are affecting Cleveland’s current situation, but as a bona fide playoff contender, the franchise will take a measured approach to the Feb. 8 trade deadline.
Miami has a rough schedule ahead and a tough Buffalo team charging hard from behind. It’s not a stretch to start preparing for a Bills-Dolphins clash in Week 18 for the division title.
NFL fans have finally figured out what Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes was saying on the sideline after an interception late in last Sunday’s victory over the Patriots.
Mahomes’s had a frustrated outburst after his perfect pass went right off the hands of embattled wide receiver Kadarius Toney and landed in the hands of Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai.