Author: Michael

A PR tug-of-war between former NFL O-lineman Michael Oher and his “adoptive” family, the Tuohys, is in full swing.
After Oher alleged that the Tuohy family — highlighted in 2009’s “The Blind Side,” a movie about Oher’s journey from poverty to the NFL — tricked him into signing a conservatorship to financially benefit from his life story, the Tuohy family first spoke out with grace for the ex-lineman.
Michael Oher Accused of $15 Million ‘Shakedown’ In Fiery Response From Tuohy Family’s Lawyer
Oher petitioned to end the conservatorship in Shelby County Court (TN.).

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Throughout Stephen A. Smith’s sports media career, there’s been no shortage of pundits for the ESPN personality to verbally spar against. While the hot take artist covers a wide spectrum of sports, the NBA is arguably his top area of expertise. And when it comes to which former NBA star he’d most like to have as a debate partner on First Take, it appears there’s one name that stands above the rest.

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New Mexico State offensive lineman Shiyazh Pete has the best head of hair in college football. It is time that he gets the shine that he deserves!
Pete, a redshirt sophomore, started nine of the Aggies’ last 12 games in 2022 en route to just their third winning season since 2000. He helped pave the way for three consecutive 200+ yard rushing games to close the year and is considered to be one of the best players at his position in the Conference USA.

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Former NFL linebacker Dwight Freeney joined OutKick’s Dan Dakich on Tuesday’s edition of Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich to discuss his friendship with Michael Jordan and to dispel a rumor about His Airness’ private golf club.
Freeney told Dakich about how he wound up becoming good friends with Jordan and it was all thanks to the game of golf.
He talked about how golf has the power to connect people like him and Jordan despite having come from completely different sports.

“I got invited to his golf Invitational in the Bahamas. I think it was in 2003 or four,” the Colts great said.

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The NBA debate regarding Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James has been a hot topic for a long time, to the point it’s become a staple on sports media. For years, talking heads such as Stephen A. Smith have leaned into the comparison, which is an irresistible topic for many fans.
As a result, Smith’s relationship with James has somewhat been shaped by the fact that Smith says Jordan was a better player than James. To wit, the ESPN personality recently told a story on Paul George’s podcast about an interaction he had with James’s agent and close friend, Rich Paul, about the subject.

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