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Colin Kaepernick Reportedly Offered Coaching Job From Jim Harbaugh With LA Chargers

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The new NFL season is around the corner and Colin Kaepernick is yet again causing a stir, so to speak. The exiled star QB, may have a new path back to the league, thanks to a reported offer from his former coach, Jim Harbaugh. Don’t get too excited, the opportunity is not as a player, but as a coach on Harbaugh’s staff. But Kaepernick, 36, still desires to play in the NFL.

ICYMI, Harbaugh, who is now the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, expressed his interest in having Kaepernick join his coaching staff. “If that was ever the path he was to take, I think that would be tremendous,” Harbaugh told USA TODAY Sports. “He’d be a tremendous coach if that’s the path he chose.” Sounds like a golden opportunity but we know Kaepernick believes he’s not finished under center. 

Check this out, after returning to the NFL in January, Harbaugh spoke with Kaepernick about the possibility of joining the Chargers in a non-playing role. However, there has been no progress on this front since their initial conversation. “Yeah, we talked a little bit about it,” Harbaugh said. “He’s considering it. He was out of the country. He said he was going to get back to me. We haven’t reconnected since then. That was early, early in the year.”

Kaepernick’s clear reluctance to follow up with Harbaugh might stem from his continued desire to resume his playing career. In an interview with Sky Sports, Kaepernick reiterated his goal of playing in the NFL again, despite being away from the game for seven years. He was effectively blackballed after leading protests against police brutality by kneeling during the national anthem in 2016.

“We’re still training, still pushing,” Kaepernick told Sky Sports. “So, hopefully. We’ve just got to get one of these team owners to open up.”

One thing is true, Harbaugh has been a consistent advocate for Kaepernick over the years, even arranging an open workout for him at the University of Michigan during a spring game when Kaepernick was still seeking an NFL return. Coach is a real one. 

Despite Kaepernick’s ongoing efforts to return as a player, Harbaugh’s offer for a coaching role remains on the table, highlighting their enduring professional relationship.

We’re torn. Maybe he should take it or maybe he should hold out hope to get back on the field. Brady went into his forties. GOAT notwithstanding. Rogers is 40 and Kapernick is the same age as several starting QBs right now. So what do ya’ll think?

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Stephen A Smith Feels Steph Curry Should Not Have Lost Olympics MVP To LeBron

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Stephen A. Smith is pretty convinced that Steph Curry should have earned the Olympics MVP Award over LeBron James after Curry’s pivotal role in leading Team USA to gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Coulda, woulda, shoulda. 

Curry’s iconic performance included a crucial 3-point shooting spree in the final minutes of the gold-medal game against France. Maybe he has a point but again coulda, woulda, shoulda. Yes, we said it,  

Despite Curry’s las minute main character energy, King James or Captain LeMerica as he was hilariously nicknamed, was awarded the MVP for his overall consistent play throughout the tournament. That part.

So the hot takes all went down on “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” Smith praised Curry, saying, “Steph Curry showed up, and I can’t say enough about him. Let me say this: LeBron James was the MVP. He’s the one who ultimately captured MVP for the Olympics, being the Olympics MVP. I thought Steph Curry deserved it. But under no circumstance am I throwing any shade on LeBron James for getting it because he was a model of consistency in these games.”

Smith made sure he highlighted Curry’s performance in the semifinals against Serbia, where Curry scored 36 points to ensure Team USA’s advancement to the gold-medal game. In the final against France, Curry scored 24 points, all from 3-pointers, including a perfect 4-for-4 in the last 2:48. Smith noted, “When you are as spectacular as Steph Curry was in a game against Serbia that would’ve denied Team USA a trip to the gold-medal game had Steph Curry not showed up and saved the day… what can you say? It was spectacular. Steph Curry was spectacular.”

Anywho, while Smith believed Curry’s late-game performances were deserving of the MVP, he acknowledged James’s overall impact: “The man, what can you say about LeBron James? He still seemed in better condition than practically everyone out there. LeBron James is just phenomenal. Major love goes to him for being the leader that he was, for stepping up the way he did throughout the Olympic competition. I can’t say enough about him. I’m not throwing any shade.”

We guess everybody has an opinion. 

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SOURCE SPORTS: Cleveland Browns’ Michael Hall Jr. Arrested For Putting Gun To Fiancée’s Head

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Reports have confirmed that Cleveland Browns rookie Michael Hall Jr. was arrested yesterday(Agust 13) for allegedly putting a gun to his fiancée’s head during a domestic altercation the day before.

On Monday night in Avon, OH, the mother of Brown’s fiancée called the police alleging that the defensive tackle roughed up her daughter and even hit her with a baby bottle during their fight. She also alleged that the 21-year-old second round Draft Pick dragged her down a driveway before putting a gun to her head and yelling “I will f***ing end it all” during his alleged assault.

The police report says that damage in the house showed that an altercation had taken place.

The Browns issued a statement after Hall’s arrest, stating that they were aware of the incident and are “gathering more information and will have no further comment at the time.”

Hall Jr. just played his first professional preseason game against the Packers over the weekend.

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SOURCE SPORTS: Yankees’ Juan Soto Hits First 3 HR Game Of His Career

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 Is it possible that the baseball world is underestimating this historic Juan Soto season, one playing out almost as a real-time background piece?

The thought crossed at least a few minds as Soto tracked his drive toward the right-field seats in the seventh inning on Tuesday night, flipping his bat before beginning his third trot of the night in the Yankees’ 4-1 victory over the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Aaron Judge casts a large shadow in the American League’s Most Valuable Player Award race, but even he can’t take his eyes off Soto.

Celebrating the first three-homer game of his illustrious young career, Soto responded by tossing a verbal bouquet toward the Yankees’ captain, saying that Judge’s 42 homers and 107 RBIs make him “the greatest hitter in the world.”

“Look at his numbers; he’s unbelievable,” Soto said. “He makes my job easier. When you’re hitting in front of a guy like that, you know you’re getting pitches. He’s the greatest one.”

Soto drove in all four of the Yankees’ runs, beginning with an opposite-field two-run shot in the third inning off right-hander Jonathan Cannon. Soto hit another homer off Cannon in the fifth, then crushed a solo blast in the seventh facing left-hander Fraser Ellard.

“It means a lot. It’s really fun, definitely,” Soto said. “It’s really cool to see it, and even better to get the win.”

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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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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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Drake Saves Italian Soccer Club From Bankruptcy By Helping Raise $40 Million

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Who would have thunk it. Drake is a soccer fan. Italian soccer to be exact. And when Venezia FC, an Italian soccer club, in Venice, was looking at going under via bankruptcy, Drizzy stepped in to reverse their fate. 

Check this out, according to a report by “GQ Italia”, the “Chicago Freestyle” rapper from Toronto, like we needed to say that, played a major role in raising the hefty $40 million. Basically he helped secure the big bag to keep Venezia FC alive in Serie A. From the looks of things, the club was on the brink of financial collapse as it headed into the 2023-2024 season, with the possibility of being demoted to Serie D due to its financial struggles.

If you are not familiar how things work when you drop down from one level to another, you lose out on money, respect, all that stuff. Watch “Ted Lasso” on Apple TV+ and learn all about it. 

“I got a call from Brad Katsuyama, co-owner of Venezia and a good friend of mine,” explained Drake’s Chief Business Officer, Matte Babel, who also works in management. “He laid out the problem to me in a simple way: Venezia has to raise €10 million in a couple of weeks, and then at least €30 million in a few months, or the club will go bankrupt.”

Get this, Babel quickly reached out to Drake, and together they began mobilizing efforts at lightening speed to secure the necessary bread. 

In just two weeks, they managed to raise enough money to hold off the bankruptcy wolves, allowing the club to continue competing at the top level of Italian soccer. “Venice is an incredible city and Venezia has always been a special club. I spoke to Drake, then Brad and I discussed the details of how we could help. Within two weeks we had a deal, raised the money needed to pay the salaries and avoid bankruptcy.”

So Drake didn’t just write a check. Reportedly, the $40 million came from a group of North American investors, with Drake’s involvement being heavily credited for the successful fundraising effort. Can you imagine the money people he has access to. Crazy. 

The new ownership group also formed an Operating Committee to oversee the strategic direction of the club. Big business right there. 

Check this out, Katsuyama acknowledged Drake’s crucial role, stating, “Matte was my first call when I knew the club needed help. Drake’s value to any football club is undeniable, given his scale as a global superstar and the reach of his brand. This intersection of culture and sport is exactly where we want to be, and the chance to collaborate with a brand like NOCTA, who is moving along the same lines, is incredibly valuable.”

And as part of the new deal, Venezia FC also struck an apparel partnership with Drake’s NOCTA line, which will be involved in designing the club’s new uniforms. You would think at a minimum, Drake would be involved creatively moving forward and that is the case. 

Now charging ahead, the city of Venice has invested €315 million into constructing a new stadium and indoor arena with state-of-the-art facilities, which the team aims to open for the start of the 2027 season. Wow, big win all around. Imagine all the jobs Drake saved or created. Good for him and all those involved. 

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