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'Negative Feedback' Caused The Nets to Pass on Ime Udoka
Sports Media (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Eric Kosky / NBA / November 10, 2022 ‘Negative Feedback’ Caused The Nets to Pass on Ime Udoka It seemed almost certain that the Nets would hire suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka to be the team’s next head coach. Following the firing of Steve Nash, the Nets expressed great interest in Udoka. However, the Nets changed course at the last minute, lifting the interim tag off of coach Jacque Vaughn instead.
Will The Lakers Trade Anthony Davis?
Sports Media (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) Eric Kosky / NBA / November 8, 2022 Will The Lakers Trade Anthony Davis? The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their last game to the Utah Jazz in blowout fashion. With that loss, the Lakers are now 2-8 to begin the season. Just a mere couple weeks into the season, the Lakers have already begun to have trade rumors surrounding them. This time around, the trade rumors are regarding star big man Anthony Davis.
Odell Beckham Jr. 'could look pretty good' with Cowboys
Sports Media AP Photo/Tony Avelar Dominic Gutierrez / NFL / November 8, 2022 Jerry Jones: Odell Beckham Jr. ‘could look pretty good’ with Cowboys Dak Prescott and the Cowboys’ offense are off to an extremely slow start. Yet, they’re 6-2 going into Week 10. Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is still a free agent, and if he has any interest in Dallas, the team’s owner would love to have him.
Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter Admits “Qatar World Cup is a mistake”
Sports Media Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter has spoken out about the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar just weeks before it starts. (Photo by Philippe Desmazes/AFP via Getty Images) Jerry Walker / Soccer / November 8, 2022 Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter Admits “Qatar World Cup is a mistake” Former FIFA President Sepp Blatter is finally realizing what the rest of the world has already known, that hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar is “a bad choice,” according to an ESPN report.
Ryan Reynolds Looking For 'Sugar Mommy / Daddy' To Buy Senators
Sports Media (DIMITRIOS KAMBOURIS/GETTY) Trey Daubert / NHL / November 8, 2022 Ryan Reynolds Looking For ‘Sugar Mommy / Daddy’ To Buy Senators It’s not a secret anymore. In fact, it turns out there is a lot of credence to the report. Ryan Reynolds is very interested in purchasing the Senators. It just may come down to some factors. One of which includes Reynolds search for a ‘sugar mommy / daddy’ to help fund the purchase. “I am trying to do that,” Reynolds said. “It’s very expensive.
Jim Irsay Defends The Jeff Saturday Hire
Sports Media Justin Casterline/Getty Images Trey Daubert / NFL / November 8, 2022 Jim Irsay Defends The Jeff Saturday Hire Never give up on your dream kids. No matter how big or small. Jeff Saturday just got an NFL head coaching job with zero experience. One of these days I will work in a front office. If Saturday can get the Colts job, they just might hire you next. For those who are still making fun of the hire like I am, Colts owner Jim Irsay is defending the hire to the death.
Raiders Release Johnathan Abram
Sports Media (Chris Unger/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NFL / November 8, 2022 Raiders Release Johnathan Abram Somebody belongs in jail. Mike Mayock, Jon Gruden, the lunch lady, etc. I don’t care who you punish but somebody has to be accountable for this. The Raiders blew the 2019 NFL Draft. Bottom line, end of story. Clelin Ferrell, Josh Jacobs, and now Johnathan Abram all had their 5th year options declined. Today is the icing on the cake for the Raiders blame pie.
2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: Germany
Sports Media There is a new generation of players for Germany that will be going to the 2022 FIFA World Cup including Leroy Sane, Ilkay Guendogan, and Joshua Kimmich. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer – GES Sportfoto/Getty Images) Jerry Walker / Soccer / November 8, 2022 2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: Germany The 2022 FIFA World Cup is less than a month away from kicking off in Qatar. Over the next 32 days, I will be previewing each team that will be taking part in the world’s most-watched event.
2023 MLB Free Agent Preview: Justin Verlander
Sports Media (Troy Taormina / USA TODAY Sports) Dominic Gutierrez / MLB / November 8, 2022 2023 MLB Free Agent Preview: Justin Verlander The 39-year-old righty put up one of the best seasons of his long career. Coming off Tommy John surgery and a chance to win his third Cy Young, Justin Verlander could be one of the best pitchers to hit the market. 2022 Review In 28 starts, Verlander went 18-4 with a 1.75 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 185 strikeouts in 175 innings.
Jeff Bezos, Jay-Z Interested in buying Washington Commanders
Sports Media Getty Composite Dominic Gutierrez / NFL / November 3, 2022 Jeff Bezos, Jay-Z Interested in buying Washington Commanders The Washington Commanders have been a poverty organization for years. The news that Dan Snyder will sell the team gives the fans hope, and their potential buyers shoot this excitement to the moon. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and rapper Jay-Z are interested in buying the team according to TMZ Sports.
Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving For At Least 5 Games
Sports Media Kyrie Irving becomes a more controversial figure by the day. (Photo: John Minchillo/AP) Eric Kosky / NBA / November 3, 2022 Nets Suspend Kyrie Irving For At Least 5 Games The Brooklyn Nets have officially suspended Kyrie Irving for at least the next 5 games, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The suspension came as a result of Irving promoting an antisemitic film across his social media.
Mat Barzal Is Not Worth $9.15 Million
Sports Media (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Emma Brown / NHL / November 3, 2022 Mat Barzal Is Not Worth $9.15 Million Yeah. You read that correctly. I don’t think Mat Barzal was worth the $73.2 million extension he signed with the New York Islanders. In early October, Mat Barzal signed an 8-year extension worth $9.15 million AAV. Barzal needs to be consistently putting up 90-100 points per season. He has never hit that. In 2018-19, he put up 85 points but hasn’t come within 20 of that since.
I Advise Fantasy Hockey Mangers To Wave The White Flag On Thatcher Demko
Sports Media (Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NHL / November 3, 2022 I Advise Fantasy Hockey Mangers To Wave The White Flag On Thatcher Demko I might be undefeated in fantasy hockey but I’m not undefeated in all my calls this year. Only about 98.7% of them. If you were with me on the Thatcher Demko train, I advise you to hop off. I already have numerous days ago. I apologize for not writing the blog sooner; I’m here telling you now. Get off the train.
2022 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: Week 9
Sports Media (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus) Matt Hanifan / Fantasy Football, NFL / November 3, 2022 2022 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: Week 9 We’re officially at the midway point of the 2022 NFL season, with Week 9 kicking off tonight between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Houston Texans — only the second-most important Philadelphia-Houston professional sports contest tonight! Let’s go over some potential Week 9 fantasy breakouts! But first, how did Week 8 go?
James Harden To Miss One Month With Injury
Sports Media (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Eric Kosky / NBA / November 3, 2022 James Harden To Miss One Month With Injury Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden is expected to miss the next month of the season due to an apparent foot injury, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Harden suffered a tendon strain in his right foot that will keep him sidelined for at least the time being. Up until this point, the 33-year-old guard has been productive to start the season for the 76ers.
2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: Denmark
Sports Media After nearly being forced into retirement, Chirstian Eriksen will be ready to go for Denmark at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. (Photo by Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images) Jerry Walker / Soccer / November 3, 2022 2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: Denmark The 2022 FIFA World Cup is less than a month away from kicking off in Qatar. Over the next 32 days, I will be previewing each team that will be taking part in the world’s most-watched event.
Falcons Trade WR Calvin Ridley To The Jaguars
Sports Media Icon Sportswire / Getty Eric Kosky / NFL / November 1, 2022 The Falcons have traded suspended wide receiver Calvin Ridley to the Jaguars for two draft picks, Adam Schefter reports. The deal includes a 2023 5th-round pick and a conditional 2024 4th-round pick. Schefter also reports that the conditional 4th round pick can become a 2nd-round pick if Calvin Ridley is to reach certain incentives. Ridley is actively serving a suspension for violating the NFL’s policy on gambling.
Stanford Suspends Tree Mascot For Protest During Game
Sports Media (Douglas Stringer/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Eric Kosky / College Football / October 31, 2022 Stanford Suspends Tree Mascot For Protest During Game Yes, you are reading that headline correctly. In a wild turn of events, Stanford University has suspended its tree mascot for a sign that it held at halftime of one of its games. On Oct. 22, Stanford was hosting Arizona State when at halftime, the tree mascot held a banner that stated, “Stanford hates fun”.
Is Josh McDaniels To Blame For The Raiders' Problems?
Sports Media Sean Gardner/Getty Images Eric Kosky / NFL / October 31, 2022 Is Josh McDaniels To Blame For The Raiders’ Problems? After suffering an embarrassing 24-0 loss to the Saints on Sunday, Raiders fans are calling for head coach Josh McDaniels to be fired. The Raiders dropped to 2-5 on the season following the loss. Fans feel there needs to be a change in coaching in Las Vegas. Although McDaniels is under heavy scrutiny, is he really to blame for the Raiders’ problems?
Terrifying Ghost Stories of Baseball Through the Years
Sports Media Wrigley Field has been around since 1914 and contains multiple ghosts (Jim Young / Associated Press) Milo Coulter / MLB / October 31, 2022 Terrifying Ghost Stories of Baseball Through the Years Baseball is an old game. In over 150 years of its existence, there’s bound to be some weirdness surrounding America’s pastime. Ghost stories are abundant whether from players, fans, or others stepping into history. Today, we’ll be talking about haunted locations vital to MLB.
2022-23 Fantasy Basketball: Early Waiver Wire pickup options
Sports Media (Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports) Matt Hanifan / NBA / October 31, 2022 2022-23 Fantasy Basketball: Early Waiver Wire pickup options We are officially one full week through the 2022-23 NBA season, with roughly every team having played six-to-eight games. Plus, we are two weeks into the fantasy basketball season. You are seeing where you thrive and don’t thrive — depending on the league format you’re in — at the start of the season.
Ravens Trade For Bears Linebacker Roquan Smith
Sports Media (Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports) Trey Daubert / NFL / October 31, 2022 Ravens Trade For Bears Linebacker Roquan Smith The Ravens love doing their best Godfather three impression. Just when you think you’re out, they do their best to pull me back in. I won’t stand for it while Lamar Jackson is on the roster but boy, oh boy, did I just perk up today. The Ravens pulled off a massive trade acquiring Bears linebacker Roquan Smith.
Auburn AD John Cohen Wants Lane Kiffin Bad!
Sports Media (Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports) Trey Daubert / College Football / October 31, 2022 Keep up! These things move fast. In case you missed it, Bryan Harsin got fired (but we also knew that dead dog was getting fired a long time ago). Auburn athletic director John Cohen appears to be busy. Minutes after the Harsin official announcement, Cohen appears to be drooling at the mouth in an attempt to swipe Lane Kiffin from Ole Miss.
Auburn Officially Fires Bryan Harsin
Sports Media (AP Photo/Butch Dill)AP Trey Daubert / College Football / October 31, 2022 Auburn Officially Fires Bryan Harsin We knew this was coming. We tried to tell you this was coming. Today is the day it finally happened. Bryan Harsin was a dead man walking at Auburn and today he walks the plank Auburn has fired the former Boise State head coach in a move that surprises no one. Good morning, good afternoon, and good night for the Bryan Harsin era at Auburn.
The Florida Panthers Need To Trade For Erik Karlsson
Sports Media (Anda Chu/Bay Area News Group) Trey Daubert / NHL / October 28, 2022 The Florida Panthers Need To Trade For Erik Karlsson You’re not going to want to hear this Florida Panther fans but your team isn’t a contender. Bill Zito blew the Matthew Tkachuk trade (despite the fact that I love him as a player). The Florida Panthers’ identity is gone after trading Jonathan Huberdeau. Go get Erik Karlsson before it’s too late.
2022 World Series Preview: Astros Vs. Phillies
Sports Media After taking the lead in dramatic fashion in the eighth inning, the Phillies finished off the NLCS and embraced in delirious delight. They are going to the World Series. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson) Eric Kosky / MLB / October 28, 2022 2022 World Series Preview: Astros Vs. Phillies The 2022 World Series is officially here. This time around it will be the Houston Astros representing the American League and the Philadelphia Phillies representing the National League.
Revisiting The Brock Holt Trade
Sports Media (Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / MLB / October 28, 2022 Revisiting The Brock Holt Trade Cheers to the Brock star. You will be missed and never forgotten. Brock Holt recently announced his retirement from MLB. The Brock star might be gone but never forgotten. We here at Vendetta have your back, Holt. What many people don’t realize is that Holt was actually a player to be named later in a trade.
UFC Vegas 63 Preview and Predictions
Sports Media (Gregory Payan/Associated Press) James Herrick / UFC / October 28, 2022 UFC Vegas 63 Preview and Predictions The UFC is back in Las Vegas, Nevada, with UFC Vegas 63 after taking a trip to Abu Dhabi for UFC 280. This card is stacked with fun fights which should be entertaining scraps. The best example of this is the main event between elite featherweights Calvin Kattar and Arnold Allen.
2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: England
Sports Media Harry Kane is looking to break the all-time scoring record of 53 for England at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but also will be trying to bring football back home. (Photo by Matteo Ciambelli/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) Jerry Walker / Soccer / October 28, 2022 2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: England The 2022 FIFA World Cup is less than a month away from kicking off in Qatar.
Dave Clawson: Sam Hartman Is An NFL Starting Caliber QB
Sports Media (David Jensen/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Trey Daubert / College Football, NFL, NFL Draft / October 28, 2022 Dave Clawson: Sam Hartman Is An NFL Starting Caliber QB Will more people join the Sam Hartman hype train prior to the 2023 NFL Draft? As we’ve gone over in the stock report notes, if one guy can become the Derek Carr of this class, it would appear Hartman has a shot.
Left-Handed Starters
Sports Media Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images Dominic Gutierrez / MLB / October 28, 2022 MLB’s Top Players at every Position in 2022: Left-Handed Starters We’ve gone over the top right-handed starters in MLB this season. Now, it’s time to look at the best southpaws of 2022. Here are the top 10 left-handed starters this season. 1. Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers The Dodgers’ rotation is filled with aces.
James Robinson Has Been Traded to the Jets
Sports Media (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Eric Kosky / NFL / October 24, 2022 James Robinson Has Been Traded To The Jets The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded running back James Robinson to the New York Jets in exchange for a future draft pick, Ian Rapoport reports. This trade comes just hours after the reports broke of Jets running back Breece Hall being out for the season with a torn ACL. The trade sends Robinson to New York in exchange for what will be a future 6th-round draft pick.
The Dave Portnoy Show is Suspended Indefinitely
Sports Media (Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports) Juulian / Podcasts, Uncategorized / October 24, 2022 The Dave Portnoy Show Is Done Indefinitely Breaking news coming out of the Barstool world, as Dave Portnoy announced his show is done after calling his own show terrible. The news broke on the Barstool Rundown when Portnoy casually mentioned to KFC and Big Cat that the show was no longer working and changes needed to be made.
Matt Ryan Is Washed And Nobody Listened
Sports Media (Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Trey Daubert / NFL / October 24, 2022 Matt Ryan Is Washed And Nobody Listened Shame! Shame! Shame! Shame! Insert the Game of Thrones bell lady. That’s what all you people deserve that bought any stock into the Matt Ryan, Colts. This Matt Ryan thing was never going to work in Indianapolis. I’ve been very vocal about him being QB32 fantasy-wise coming into the season. Now he got benched for a hack in Sam Ehlinger. Trey wins, you lose. Why did you listen?
2023 NFL Draft Stock Report: Week 8
Sports Media (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex) Trey Daubert / College Football, NFL, NFL Draft / October 24, 2022 2023 NFL Draft Stock Report: Week 8 I’m just going to level with you right now. You’re not getting a long 2023 NFL Draft Stock Report post this week. It’s just the way it worked out this week. Some things are more important right now. Nothing is more important than watching the Yankees get pounded. Two games. That’s all you’re getting this week.
2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: Wales
Sports Media Gareth Bale will be leading Wales at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the nations first appearance in 64 years. (Photo by David Davies/EMPICS/PA Images via Getty Images) Jerry Walker / Soccer / October 24, 2022 2022 FIFA World Cup Team Previews: Wales The 2022 FIFA World Cup is less than a month away from kicking off in Qatar. Over the next 32 days, I will be previewing each team that will be taking part in the world’s most-watched event.
How Long Can Islam Makhachev Rule the Lightweight Division?
Sports Media (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) James Herrick / UFC / October 24, 2022 How Long Can Islam Makhachev Rule the Lightweight Division? At UFC 280, Islam Makachev defeated Charles Oliveira via second-round submission, as he became the UFC lightweight champion. Now, it is time to ask, how long can Islam Makhachev rule the lightweight division? After a breathtaking performance at UFC 280, it appears like Makhachev is miles ahead of the rest of the lightweight division.
Fights to Make Following UFC 280
Sports Media Khabib Nurmagomedov carries Islam Makhachev on his shoulders after Makhachev won the lightweight title at UFC 280 (Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) Garrett Burroughs / UFC / October 24, 2022 Fights To Make Following UFC 280 What a wild night fight fans were treated to this past Saturday. UFC 280 was viewed as one of the year’s best cards, and it hardly disappointed. From the undercard all the way up to the main event, every fight had a little something for everyone.
Christian McCaffrey Has Been Traded To The San Francisco 49ers
Sports Media CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 03: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball in the second quarter during their game against the Tennessee Titans at Bank of America Stadium on November 03, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Jets' Elijah Moore Has Requested A Trade
Sports Media Bill Kostroun Eric Kosky / NFL / October 20, 2022 Jets’ Elijah Moore Has Requested A Trade New York Jets wide receiver Elijah Moore has officially requested a trade from the team, Ian Rapoport reports. Moore, in his second season in the league with the Jets, has reportedly grown frustrated with how he has been utilized. The 22-year-old receiver had a solid rookie campaign for the Jets last season. He had 43 receptions for 538 yards and 5 touchdowns in 2021.
Ben Volin Admits To Using Fake Tip About Mac Jones
Sports Media (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Eric Kosky / NFL / October 20, 2022 Ben Volin Admits To Using Fake Tip About Mac Jones Boston Globe journalist Ben Volin has admitted that the tip he was given regarding Mac Jones’ “attitude problem” was actually fake. On Wednesday, Volin said on “The Greg Hill Show” that he received a direct message from a source saying that Mac Jones had an obvious attitude problem.
Mason Marchment Is A Stud, Get Over It
Sports Media (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski) Trey Daubert / NHL / October 20, 2022 Mason Marchment Is A Stud, Get Over It This one flew under the cracks and it shouldn’t have. Mason Marchment is just flat-out good. I’m not sure what else to tell you. The Dallas Stars are fringe contenders but they have gotten this one right. If Dallas hopes to be anything more than a first round exit, they need to create scoring below the first line. Marchment gives them just that chance to do so.
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