Author: Michael

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The rookie RB has already proven to be worth the first round pick.
Atlanta Falcons rookie RB Bijan Robinson is here and he is perfect.
In Atlanta’s come-from-behind win over the Green Bay Packers, Robinson was masterful, running for 124 yards on 19 carries and adding on 48 yards receiving on six receptions. Not only that, but he was the engine behind Atlanta’s comeback, with the Falcons leaning on the run game and getting explosive play after explosive play on the ground.

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From allergic-reaction Hitch to ‘The Incredibles’, you’ve just got to see this tattoo to believe it.
Jayson Tatum is no stranger to getting some ink done, but his new leg tattoo is a lot to take in.

Just taking a moment to appreciate Jayson Tatum for getting a tattoo of allergic-reaction Hitch pic.twitter.com/ikPQ8erDzV
— Taylor Snow (@taylorcsnow) September 18, 2023

An ode to his love of film, Tatum got “LIFE” written on his leg after his favorite movie, the 1999 comedy starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence.

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Baylor’s matchup with FCS foe Long Island University last Saturday didn’t move the needle much during a packed slate of games, but it did have one unintended impact: putting the spotlight on LIU QB Chris Howell.
A clip of Howell, the Sharks’ freshman QB, using a very unorthodox throwing motion in the game has gone viral since Saturday’s 30–7 Baylor win. The left-hander uses a sweeping sidearm motion to throw his passes, but did produce some highlights in the process, including a 35-yard throw perfectly placed for receiver Aviyon Smith-Mack that has since set the internet ablaze.

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A quick note as we move towards the start of NBA training camps: I’ll be doing a Mailbag here every week, so if you have got questions, send them my way on X or Instagram. Longer ones to mannixmailbag@gmail.com. Let ‘er rip.

What’s with the Sixers love on the podcast? You really think James Harden is going to be there this season? And you really think they can win with him? -Harold, Newark
First—thanks for listening!
Second, hell yeah I think the Sixers can win. Look at the roster. Joel Embiid, reigning MVP. Tyrese Maxey, fast rising playmaker.

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The NFL released a statement Tuesday following an incident Monday night during the Steelers–Browns game where quarterback Deshaun Watson was seen making contact with an official but was not flagged. 
“Officials are called upon to maintain order on the field, and sometimes while performing those duties, there is inadvertent contact between players and officials,” the NFL said, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. “In this instance, in their judgment, the contact did not rise to the level of a foul.

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Sergio Brown hopped on Instagram to drop some serious allegations following his mother Myrtle being killed.
Myrtle’s body was found near a creek in Cook County, Illinois, and a coroner determined she died from injuries tied to an assault, according to CNN. It was also originally reported the former Colts DB was missing.
While his exact location might not be known, he is back on social media alleging the FBI kidnapped him and possibly is responsible for what happened to his mom.
Sergio Brown posts incoherent ramblings after his mother’s death. (Photo by Ronald C.

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As trade rumors swirl around Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard, the 33-year-old guard recently opted to join the latest edition of Cam’Ron and Mase’s sports podcast It Is What It Is. While Lillard addressed a number of topics, a few of the most interesting tidbits actually had very little to do with the trade discussion or his future in Portland.
One specific piece of the conversation that jumped out was on the idea of Lillard playing for his hometown team, the Warriors.

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Colts tight end Kylen Granson may have set a new standard for commemorating first career NFL touchdowns. 
The third-year player earned his first score on a four-yard reception from Gardner Minshew in the team’s 31–20 Week 2 win over the Texans. Typically, the football from a career milestone play is taken away as a keepsake for a player. From there, maybe the ball goes on display for family and friends to see.

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