Author: Michael

Deion Sanders has zero tolerance for players who want cash but not the responsibility that comes with it.
Ever since NIL became the new norm, players have been able to cash in and many get money before even proving whether or not they’re worth it.
Of course, there’s nothing wrong with that. This is America. People have the right to earn money, but if you want to be paid like a pro athlete, you better be ready to behave like one, in Deion Sanders‘ opinion.
Deion Sanders shares blunt message about money and expectations.

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A few quick Q&As.
We’ll be back in a few days with a 2023 Roland Garros preview, tips for attending the event, etc.
Television is a team sport. Congrats to Tennis Channel Studios for this Emmy win.
RIP tennis lover, Martin Amis.

Onward …

Hello Jon,
Hope you are well. Medvedev’s list of titles is so peculiar to me. He has:

1 major 
1 year-end championship
6 Masters 1000s
4 ATP 500s
8 ATP 250s

None of these tournaments were won more than once. I could understand a player that has only won a few tournaments never repeating, but Medvedev is a slam winner, former world No.

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Few would describe Heat forward Jimmy Butler—once characterized by Miami coach Erik Spoelstra as having a “Hall of Fame work ethic”—as relaxed.
However, Butler was surprisingly unbothered after the Heat lost Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals 116–99 to the Celtics on Wednesday evening. To wit, he unveiled a memorable quote when asked how Miami planned to rebound from a loss that denied it a chance to clinch a conference title at home.
“We’re gonna listen to some music. We’re gonna drink some beers back there. Gonna have some wine,” Butler said.

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Prepare yourself to go back in time.
The newest song from actor-comedian-musician Jon Lajoie captures the anticipation, excitement and beauty of Hulk Hogan’s famous bodyslam of Andre the Giant at WrestleMania III, reintroducing people to a vivid memory from childhood.
The song, entitled “Hulk Hogan Slammed Andre the Giant,” overflows with creativity and a sense of importance. The match is re-created with old-school LJN wrestling figures, which sounds lighthearted but serves to add a nostalgic touch to a superb music video.

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Brooks Koepka is having a blast celebrating his fifth major, chugging beer from his new trophy while on the Pardon My Take podcast.
Brooks Koepka told the media there would be a celebration after winning his third PGA Championship, and he wasn’t kidding. In an appearance with the Pardon My Take podcast, Koepka showed how hard it is to drink beer out of the Wanamaker Trophy.
As he took a drink, he spilled more beer than he drank. But it was clear, Koepka didn’t care.

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