Author: Michael

Brooks Koepka doesn’t sugarcoat things. Whether it be admitting that he signed a nine-figure deal to join LIV Golf or his recent admission of chocking away the Masters to Jon Rahm, the five-time major winner calls it as he sees it.
Koepka prides himself on being honest and his own biggest critic. After squandering away a 54-hole lead at Augusta National this past spring, he hasn’t changed his opinion about what happened on that Sunday.
“I don’t care what other people think. People are afraid to be honest.

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If Lincoln Riley is already having problems dealing with the circumstances surrounding his first two years in Los Angeles, USC’s arrival in the Big Ten will be an eye-opener.
How does a coach with the best quarterback in college football, along with an offense that should be vying for a playoff spot end up in his current position? The on-field saga can be traced back to a defense that hasn’t played up to a powerhouse level, filled with expectations.

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You’ll have a hard time finding anybody who predicted that these two teams would meet up in the World Series. Still, they’re both here and now it’s time to figure out exactly how they got to the Fall Classic.
The most wonderful time of the baseball season is coming to a close, as the rigors of the Postseason have whittled things down to just one team from each league.

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Count Rob Gronkowski among those who feel that NFL telecasts are showing too many Taylor Swift reaction shots during Chiefs games. The former star tight end expressed what is sure to be an unpopular opinion during an appearance on FanDuel’s Up & Adams on Wednesday. 
Host Kay Adams took the opposing view, stating that fans are being insecure over a female pop star taking over football coverage.

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Bodycam footage from Chris Olave’s Monday arrest obtained by TMZ appears to show the Saints wide receiver trying to get out of trouble by using his status as an NFL player. 
Olave was arrested Monday night in Kenner, La., on suspicion of reckless operation of a motor vehicle, police said, per ESPN. Police said Olave was driving 70 mph in a 35-mph zone on Joe Yenni Boulevard, which was described in a Kenner Police Department press release as a “mixed business/residential area.

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As the NFL nears the halfway point of its season, there are, as always, plenty of business-related topics in the news. Here’s my take on three of them.
Caleb Williams nonsense
There have been some recent reports or, in some cases, rehashes of old reports, that USC quarterback Caleb Williams, the defending Heisman Trophy winner and presumed top pick in the 2024 NFL draft will be making some business of football decisions regarding the NFL draft next year.

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As part of its 2023–24 men’s basketball preseason coverage, Sports Illustrated is rolling out previews for each of the six high-major conferences. Our final preview is the SEC.
No league has embraced the transfer portal more than the SEC in recent years. Fifty-three of SI’s 70 projected starters in the league this season are transfers, with five teams set to start five transfers and just two starting two or fewer. But while the SEC is leading on talent acquisition, it has been missing March success, with just one Final Four appearance in the last five NCAA tournaments.

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It’s time to set those Week 8 DFS lineups!
I finally feel comfortable spending up for some studs at QB this week. These three passers should return value even at their high salaries. Don’t worry if you choose to spend up to pair them with their top receivers. We will be back tomorrow with some bargains to help you stay under the salary cap.
Let’s get to work!

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