Author: Michael

The NHL is reportedly trying to get its coaches to think twice before they unload a deluge of expletives at the fellas wearing stripes.
According to a piece from The Athletic, the league attempted to curb some of the vitriol directed at officials by showing coaches a series of clips at a meeting in Chicago over the offseason.
“At the end of his presentation, [NHL director of officiating Stephen Walkom] cued up a video montage, broadcast on TVs around the room, showing roughly 20 clips of the biggest names in the coaching ranks going off on officials,” wrote Michael Russo and Joe Smith.

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By all accounts, Ed Kelce is not a man with whom one should trifle.
The father of Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Eagles center Jason Kelce comes from a long line of military personnel, as he has recounted to his sons in the past on their podcast, New Heights with Jason and Travis Kelce. When Crohn’s disease forced him from the Coast Guard, he gravitated toward the steel industry, sometimes bringing his sons to his work in Northeast Ohio’s mills.

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Justin Pugh had a storybook moment for the Giants last week, going from free agent to starting offensive lineman for New York against the Bills. Pugh’s sudden elevation to the starting lineup was highlighted early in the game, when, for his Sunday Night Football intro, he mentioned he was from “off the couch” instead of his college, Syracuse.
On Wednesday, Pugh explained why he chose to go with his unique introduction.
“I was a fan last week watching football.

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Mickelson dropped a bombshell of a statement ahead of LIV Miami, suggesting more PGA Tour players will join the rival tour.
Phil Mickelson loves to drop the mic. He has done it so many times this year that it’s hard to keep up with all his hot takes.
However, ahead of the LIV Miami event this weekend, the Hall of Famer had another moment that caught everyone’s attention.
A reporter asked if he expected more to jump ship and the six-time major champion let the words flow.
“Do I think that? No.

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Travis Kelce had a career day against the Broncos on Thursday and one of his many highlights was a lateral play that came in the first half.
After a short reception, Kelce tossed the ball to fellow Chiefs tight end Noah Gray, completing an impromptu hook and lateral.

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During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast released Wednesday, Kelce explained how the play came about.

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