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Colin Kaepernick Still Vying For Shot At NFL Return At 36

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Colin Kaepernick, once was about five yards away from being a Super Bowl champion. Who knows how things would have turned out for the former San Francisco 49er QB. One thing’s for sure, Kaepernick remains hopeful for a return to the NFL, despite having been away from the game for seven full seasons.

That’s a long time in the grand scheme of professional sports hiatuses let alone for NFL quarterbacks. 

At 36, years young, Kaepernick is actually still younger than New York Jets starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers (40) and the same age as Rams’ Matthew Stafford, Falcons’ Kirk Cousins, and Steelers’ Russell Wilson. Let that sink in.

Even still, unlike these active players, Kaepernick, has not played since his time with the San Francisco 49ers. So the argument, he’s been away too long is now starting to have validity. But the argument should actually be, he’s been exiled too long because we know it wasn’t his choice. 

Get this, during a recent interview with Sky Sports from the Paris Olympics, Kaepernick stated, “We’re still training, still pushing. So hopefully we just gotta get one of these team owners to open up.” He also added, “I could bring a lot to a team and help them win a championship.”

Way back when, Kaepernick led the 49ers to Super Bowl XLVII in the 2012 season and returned to the NFC Championship game the following year. His decision to kneel during the national anthem in 2016 as a protest against racial injustice became a major point of controversy. He opted out of his contract with the 49ers after that season and has not been signed by another team since. As long as we know he NEVER protested the national anthem. Period.

In what some feel wasn’t the best move, in October 2017, Kaepernick filed a collusion grievance against the NFL, which was resolved with a settlement in February 2019. Maybe he should have et the mediation play out. Perhaps he should not have settled or maybe he made the best choice at the right time. 

Kaepernick has since continually expressed an unwavering desire to return to the league, even writing to the New York Jets last season offering to join their practice squad as a “risk-free contingency plan” after Aaron Rodgers’ season-ending Achilles tendon injury. The Jets declined his offer, leaving Kaepernick without an NFL team.

Kaepernick told Sky Sports, “It’s something I’ve trained my whole life for, so to be able to step back on the field, I think that would be a major moment, major accomplishment for me.”

Whether Kaepernick receives another shot or not, one thing is true, time is not on his side. 

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Real Madrid Star Soccer Player Vinícius Jr. Reportedly Received $1 Billion Offer to Play In Saudi Arabia

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Show him the money. Yes, we had to say that because Vinícius Jr., the Real Madrid soccer star, has reportedly been offered an extraordinary contract. How crazy? Well, it’s reportedly worth over $1 billion to join the Saudi Pro League (SPL). Let’s think about that. SPL is offering this 24 year old brother over a billy. Full stop. 

Get this, according to various reports including Reuters and ESPN, Saudi officials have approached Vinícius with a proposal for a five-year deal, offering approximately 200 million euros ($218 million) per season, along with bonuses. Wow. He’ll barely be 30-years-old when the deal expires, on it’s face without diving in to the details. The he what? Re-ups? Sheesh.

Okay so the offer includes a separate 10-year contract for Vinícius to serve as an ambassador leading up to the 2034 World Cup, which will be hosted by Saudi Arabia. So he get’s a SIDE DEAL to promote the sport for Saudia Arabia? Huh, what? 

While Vinícius has yet to make a decision, he is reportedly considering the offer with his advisors. We would think so. 

If you don’t know who this young soccer star is, Vinícius Jr., 24, has been a standout performer for Real Madrid since joining from Brazilian club Flamengo in 2018. 

Last season, he scored an outstanding 24 goals and provided 11 assists in 39 matches, helping Real Madrid secure both the Champions League and La Liga titles. 

This potential eye popping move to Saudi Arabia could make him one of the most high-profile players in the country, joining the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Karim Benzema in the SPL. And not to mention, a billionaire.

This crazy offer is reminiscent of the $775 million salary package that French striker Kylian Mbappé reportedly turned down from Saudi club Al-Hilal last year. The SPL’s four founding teams—Al-Ahli, Al-Ittihad, Al-Hilal, and Al-Nassr—are primarily owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the country’s sovereign wealth fund. Yes, the PIF is a big deal. They have the bag.

What ya’ll think, is he going to take the deal? Our money says, maybe so.

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Topps Unveils Super Rare Autographed Card Featuring LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant

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Remember the simple days, when buying a pack of basketball cards was the highlight of your week when it came to real “content?” We do and some childhood dreams never die. Check it, following a memorable gold-medal win at the Paris Olympics, Topps is commemorating one of Team USA’s most epic basketball trios with an ultra rare, one-of-a-kind trading card. This card which is like the mega millions of trading cards, features LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Kevin Durant, all of whom have actually autographed the card.

Get this, the release is more significant than you’d think, as it’s the first Topps card to include LeBron James’ autograph and the first to feature all three players’ signatures together. 

“In celebration of an incredible gold medal performance – Topps Now is releasing an ultra-rare redemption for a 1/1 triple on-card autograph featuring the signatures of Team USA men’s basketball superstars LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant,” Topps stated. “It’s the first-ever Topps autographed card from James — and the first time all three have had an auto’d card together.”

The redemption card, will be out there somewhere in the world, a part of the 2024 Olympic Games Topps Now Card 26 series. It will be randomly distributed among customers who purchase the cards. 

Unlike back in the day with traditional trading cards, Topps Now cards are produced in response to significant sports moments and released quickly to keep up with the events. Smart marketing.

Here’s what Clay Luraschi, senior vice president of product at Topps had to say: 

“The Topps Now program kind of has revolutionized the way we do trading cards, and a lot of it had to do with technology and digital printing. So you’re able to do these products on demand and you’re able to deliver them to the consumer much faster. So it makes the moments super relevant.”

To make things super exclusive, only one collector will receive the exclusive autographed card, while fans can purchase the base card for $11.99 until August 13.

If you just want a piece of history, Topps also released individual cards from the Paris Olympics, with James’ card from the Opening Ceremony already selling nearly 14,000 copies, Curry’s card from his 36-point game against Serbia selling over 88,000, and Durant’s card selling more than 11,500 copies.

Seems like a good business for Topps and a great way to stay relevant. 

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SOURCE SPORTS: Red Sox OF Jarren Duran Suspended For Two Games For Hurling Anti-Gay Slur At Heckler While At-Bat, Issues Apology

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Bosox outfielder Jarren Duran is in some really hot water after yelling an anti-gay slur at a heckling fan at yesterday’s game at Fenway Park against the Houston Astros.

In the bottom of the sixth inning with runners on the corners and the Sox being shutout by the Astros, Duran was being heckled by a fan after fanning a strike from ‘Stros pitcher Hunter Brown. Duran turned his head to behind the plate to someone who could be heard screaming from the crowd. Duran, who was already 0-2 for the game, fired back after a few seconds, calling the heckler a “f*****g f****t”, which was picked up by a live mic on the field.

See Duran’s reaction to the heckler HERE

Duran issued a statement following the game apologizing to the Red Sox organization as well as the LGBTQ community.

Also, Duran’s salary from the suspension will be donated to PFLAG (Federation of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays), the largest organization in the country dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for the LGBTQ community.

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Flavor Flav Offers to Make Jordan Chiles a Bronze Clock in Wake of Olympic Medal Drama

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Flava Flav Offers to Make Jordan Chiles a Bronze Clock in Wake of Olympic Medal Drama

As the 2024 Summer Olympics come to a close, one of the most disappointed athletes has to be Jordan Chiles, who, in a decision reversal, lost her bronze medal for women’s gymnastics following a scoring discrepancy. While Team USA continues to challenge the decision, women’s sports most unlikely champion, Flavor Flav, has offered to step in and at least offer Chiles a consolation piece of jewelry- a bronze clock he vowed to have made specially customized for her.

Taking to X, Flav posted the following with a short gif of him cheering on Team USA.

“Ayyy YOOOO @ChilesJordan ,,, imma make you a BRONZE CLOCK NECKLACE,,, and that’s something NO ONE else has,!!! Hit me up my girl,,, I gotchu,!!!”

Flava made a splash (almost literally) at the Paris Olympics after emerging as a major sponsor for Team USA women’s water polo after finding out that many of the players were working multiple jobs just to be able to afford to participate. Flav has been seen in the stands celebrating with players, families, other athletes, and even First Lady Jill Biden.

The Chiles controversy stems from an incident in which Chiles was allegedly scored fifth in her competition, but an appeal from her coach raised her score by .1 point, which cinched her the bronze, placing her above Romanians Bǎrbosu and Maneca-Voinea. However, the Romanian team filed an official appeal on behalf of the gymnasts surrounding the decision to revise Chiles’ score, claiming that the challenge by the Americans was made four seconds after the one-minute challenge deadline. The Olympic committee has asked Chiles to return her bronze medal, despite the fact that Chiles and the Romanian gymnasts have all agreed to calling it a three-way tie (in which they all would receive a bronze medal).

As of Monday, the committee’s decision remained in tact as they handle the appeal.

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SEE IT: Combating Concussions Steelers James Daniels Likely NFL’s First To Wear ‘Guardian Cap’ During Live Game

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Here we go, for the first time, NFL players are allowed to wear “Guardian Caps” during games. You may have seen them in practice footage. They are these exterior padded foamy caps placed onto helmets that are supposed to provide an extra layer of protection from concussions and other dangerous head trauma. 

This development is a significant change in safety protocol. Despite this new option, there weren’t any new players seen wearing the protective gear in the first three games of the 2024 preseason. 

Not so fast …

That changed on Friday night when Pittsburgh Steelers lineman James Daniels took the field wearing a Guardian Cap. 

And just like that, history made.

The first to spot from media was on a video from SteelersDepot.com that captured Daniels emerging from the tunnel with the extra padding on his helmet, while CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones shared an image of Daniels wearing the cap during the game.

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As we mentioned, the NFL introduced Guardian Caps as a safety measure, believing they can reduce the risk of injury for both the player wearing the helmet and the player on the receiving end of a hit. 

Previously, the league did not permit players to wear them during games. Maybe those CTE problems played a role in that reversal of policy. 

Get this, even though the Guardian Cap is designed to protect players by providing additional padding, its appearance has sparked debate. The cap, which is covered by a shell that mimics the helmet’s exterior, can look bulky and misshapen, leading some to argue that it disrupts the visual appeal of the game.

One would think as the season progresses, it will remain unclear how many players will opt to wear Guardian Caps. Some fans may be put off by the change in appearance, but the focus remains on player safety. As it should.

Here’s what we care about. Player safety. Long term as much as in game. So if it helps, then let’s keep em coming.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Baltimore Ravens’ Jacoby Jones Cause Of Death Revealed

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The shocking and untimely death of Baltimore Ravens star Jacoby Jones rocked the NFL, but now Jones’ cause of death has now been revealed, according to news reports.

The medical examiner revealed today(August 6) that the Super Bowl champion died from Hypertensive Cardiovascular Disease, which stems from long-term high blood pressure.

Jones’ cause of death is listed as natural.

Back in July, Jones was found dead in his New Orleans home, leaving family, friends, teammates and friends with more questions than answers.

“My brother, you will truly be missed,” Hall of Famer Ray Lewis said after receiving the news his Ravens teammate’s passing.

“They can’t take the memories and the hard work you put in on and off the football field. You always gave back and always a pillar in the community, a Ravens for life. Love ya JJ”

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Lakers Coach JJ Redick Locks Completely New Assistant Staff for Next Season

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The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to coach their way back to prominence. The storied franchise just announced their revised coaching staff for the 2024-25 season under new head coach JJ Redick who has a lot of expectations depending on who you ask. Redick, never coached a day in his life in the NBA played 15 seasons in the league as a reliable sharp shooter with solid numbers. ICYMI, he was appointed as the Lakers’ head coach earlier this year. Outside of his outside shot, he is known to have a pretty high basketball IQ but that will be put to the test as he takes on the challenges of becoming a coach on a team that has it’s hopes riding on his back, LeBron and Davis, to put it lightly.

Get this, coming on Redick’s team are six assistant coaches, because they fired all of Darvin Ham’s team, including veterans Nate McMillan and Scott Brooks.

Here’s the new staff:

Nate McMillan, Assistant coach:

Nate McMillan brings over two decades of coaching experience to the Lakers. He has previously served as the head coach for the Seattle SuperSonics, Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers, and most recently, the Atlanta Hawks from 2021-23. McMillan’s extensive experience and his background as a former player transitioning to a coach will be invaluable in supporting Redick as he adjusts to his new role.

Scott Brooks, Assistant coach:

Scott Brooks is another veteran presence on the Lakers’ coaching staff. Brooks had a successful tenure as the head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder from 2008-15, leading the team to the NBA Finals in 2012. He most recently served as an assistant coach for the Portland Trail Blazers. Brooks’ wealth of knowledge and experience will be crucial for the Lakers’ coaching team.

Bob Beyer, Assistant coach:

Bob Beyer has a long coaching career that began at the collegiate level in 1983. Though he has never been an NBA head coach, Beyer has been an assistant coach in the league for over two decades, working with eight different franchises. His extensive experience will provide another layer of support for Redick.

Greg St. Jean, Assistant coach:

Greg St. Jean was part of the Lakers’ player development staff when the team won the championship in the bubble in 2020 under Frank Vogel. His familiarity with the organization and his experience working with key players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis make his return a strategic move for the Lakers.

Lindsey Harding, Assistant coach:

Lindsey Harding, who starred at Duke alongside Redick in the mid-2000s, joins the Lakers after a successful career in the WNBA and a subsequent rise through the coaching ranks. Harding was named G League Coach of the Year last season for her work with the Stockton Kings. Her hiring marks a significant milestone as she becomes the first female coach in Lakers history.

Beau Levesque, Assistant coach:

Beau Levesque, after a brief playing career overseas, transitioned into coaching and was most recently the player development coordinator for the Los Angeles Clippers. Redick has emphasized the importance of player development, and Levesque’s role will be central to that focus.

Good luck to these new coaches, because as we know what lies ahead in the NBA’s Western Conference … they’re going to need it. 

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SOURCE SPORTS: [WATCH] Phillies Fan Called Homophobic Slur By NY Yankees Fan Before Being Slapped Unconscious

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It seems that even when the Bronx Bombers win, a celebration isn’t complete without Yankees fans brawling with the opposition, even at away games.

This past Tuesday(July 30) at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park when the Yankees beat the Phils 6-5, a Yankees fan called a Phillies fan a homophobic slur shortly before he smacked the man unconscious. In the footage, you can see two men in what appears to just be a verbal altercation until the man wearing the Aaron Judge jersey smacks the man in the black shirt, presumably a Phillies fan, leaving him out cold.

See the man smacked unconscious HERE

What’s come into question now is that prior to the assault, the man in the Judge jersey is now wanted for questioning by the Philadelphia Police for a potential hate crime after calling the man a f****t shortly before hitting him.

The Philadelphia Police Dept. said they are aware of the incident and have launched an investigation into things. “We are asking the victim and anyone who may have knowledge of the incident to come forward,” the PPD said.

Neither the Yankees nor the Phillies have commented on the incident.

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Basketball-Reference Profile Hilariously Adds ‘Captain LeMerica’ Nickname to His Profile Page

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Arguable GOAT, LeBron James is fighting to lead Team USA to gold at the Paris Olympics, and opening ceremony day, holding that American flag like George Washington, helped land him a new nickname: “Captain LeMerica.”

Get this, the hilarious moniker was added to James’ extensive list of nicknames on Basketball Reference following a tweet from USA Basketball. That easy, huh. The tweet came after James played a pivotal role in Team USA’s 110-84 victory over Serbia in their group-play opener on Sunday. But was it that flag moment?

We all know LeBron has been known by various nicknames over the years, such as “The Little Emperor,” “The Akron Hammer,” “L-Train,” and “Benjamin Buckets.” Whether “Captain LeMerica” will become a lasting addition remains to be seen. Currently, “King James” is his primary nickname, a title that has endured through his illustrious career. But he can use a few more in our opinion.

ICYMI, in the game against Serbia, James scored 21 points, provided nine assists, and grabbed seven rebounds, helping Team USA secure a commanding win. At 39, James is pursuing his third gold medal, likely in his final Olympic appearance.

Again about the nickname, it surfaced nearly a week after a viral Team USA debate about the best nickname on the roster. While “King James” was popular, Kevin Durant’s nicknames “Durantula,” “Easy Money Sniper,” and “Slim Reaper” were voted the best.

Excitingly James and Team USA will face South Sudan on Wednesday, for a rematch against a team that challenged them during an exhibition game before the Olympics. A late layup by James in that game prevented what could have been a significant upset. So basically he took over like Captain America in The Avengers. Like, it’s not a stretch. Insert Marvel reference chuckle.

“Captain LeMerica” and his teammates are expected to be highly motivated to make a statement in their upcoming matchup.

Listen, whether it’s King James or Captain LeMerica, we’re here for it.

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