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LeSean McCoy Calls Dak Prescott “Ass” On Live TV: Watch

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LeSean McCoy had a solid NFL career, and now, he finds himself giving analysis on TV. Like many former NFL stars, McCoy has gone into broadcasting. If you have seen his work with Speak For Yourself on FS1, then you know that he has gone to the Skip Bayless School of Hot Takes.

Consequently, some of the things that McCoy says are quite questionable. Additionally, he can be downright disrespectful with some of his analyses. Overall, this has led to some viral clips that don’t exactly paint him in the best light.

LeSean McCoy #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Raymond James Stadium on November 23, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Dak Prescott Roasted By LeSean McCoy

McCoy experienced this on Tuesday as he came through with his most viral take yet. This was during a segment on Dak Prescott and his recent loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Cowboys gave up a 17-point lead in this loss, and McCoy let Prescott have it.

In fact, McCoy was so disrespectful towards Dak that he ended up shocking some of the other panelists. “Dak is ass,” McCoy said. “Can I say that on TV? ‘Cause he is ass ass.” David Helman, one of the analysts at the table, could not believe what he was hearing. Consequently, fans took to the comments of the below Twitter post to sound off on what McCoy had to say.

Below, you can find some reactions where fans explain why McCoy is objectively wrong here. Overall, he probably doesn’t care about this criticism. He is bringing eyes to his show, and that is all FS1 cares about right now.

This is what sports talk television has become, and you can think Bayless for that. Whether or not you like it, is purely subjective.

Let us know what you thought of McCoy’s remarks, in the comments down below.

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Steelers Legend Franco Harris Passes Away At 72

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If you are a Pittsburgh Steelers fan, then you know how legendary Franco Harris is. He won four Super Bowls with the Steelers during the 70s and he was a frequent Pro Bowl star. Additionally, he was inducted into the Football Hall of Fame for his efforts.

Tragically, Harris passed away overnight, according to TMZ. The Steelers legend was 72 years old. At the time of writing this, a cause of death for Harris has yet to be revealed.

Rocky Bleier (L), sports reporter for WPXI television and a former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, interviews running back Franco Harris #32 of the Steelers during summer training camp at St. Vincent College in July 1982 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)

Franco Harris Remembered

Harris made a lot of exceptional plays during his time with the Steelers. Below, you can see the infamous immaculate reception. This is a play that is going to be 50 years old in just two days. Overall, this is one of the greatest plays in the history of the entire league, and it is a huge part of Harris’ legacy.

As Adam Schefter revealed on Twitter, Harris was supposed to have his number retired by the Steelers this weekend. Following Harris’ passing, Hall of Fame president Jim Porter released a statement on just how much the legend means to the football world.

“We have lost an incredible football player, an incredible ambassador to the Hall and, most importantly, we have lost one of the finest gentlemen anyone will ever meet,” Porter said. “Franco not only impacted the game of football, but he also affected the lives of many, many people in profoundly positive ways.”

Our heart goes out to Harris’ family during this difficult time. RIP to a legend of the game.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will continue to bring you all of the latest news from the sports world. Also, let us know your favorite plays from Harris, in the comments below.

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Ronnie Hillman Battling Cancer In Hospice Care: Report

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Some sad news is coming out of the NFL today. It was revealed that former Denver Broncos star Ronnie Hillman is battling cancer. The Super Bowl winner is actually in hospice care, and according to former teammates, his condition is very bad.

In a report from TMZ, it was revealed that Hillman was diagnosed with renal medullary carcinoma. Overall, this is a rare form of cancer that is incredibly hard to beat. It was noted that this cancer “primarily affects young African Americans with sickle cell trait.”

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Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman #23 finds a huge hole against the Chicago Bears in their first preseason game at Soldier Field August 11, 2016 in Chicago, IL. (Photo By Joe Amon/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

Ronnie Hillman Gets Support

Hillman is surrounded by family right now, however, they are all very worried about him. His teammates describe him as an amazing human, and the love has been palpable. Following this news, numerous fans and former Broncos players have delivered prayers to Hillman. Additionally, his family is praying for a miracle.

“As a family, we hope beyond hope, and we have faith that can move mountains,” the family said in a statement. “We also understand that God’s will is not always ours; therefore, we as a family subject ourselves to the will of our Almighty God. We need your prayers, but we also need your understanding and respect for Ronnie and our family’s privacy at this time.”

Denver Broncos running back Ronnie Hillman (23) rushes in for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams August 27, 2016 at Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

This is a truly difficult situation and our heart goes out to the Hillman family during this hard time. Hopefully, Hillman is able to pull through.

Stay tuned to HNHH as this is currently a developing story.

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Deion Sanders Wants To Know Why HBCUs Are “Broke”

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Deion Sanders has been taking a lot of heat as of late. This is directly due to his decision to leave Jackson State University, which is an HBCU in Mississippi. Sanders had originally made it clear that he would be with the team long-term, however, he decided to leave for a bigger school.

This has opened up a massive dialogue about HBCUs and whether or not they are a viable option for athletes. Overall, it has been a contentious issue, with Sanders taking a lot of flack. Regardless, Sanders has remained firm on the notion that he is doing nothing wrong.

Head coach Deion Sanders of the Jackson State Tigers speaks with members of the press at the Jackson State University team press conference during Cricket Celebration Bowl Media Day at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Deion Sanders Speaks

Recently, Sanders was interviewed by Shannon Sharpe for Club Shay Shay. During this interview, Sanders got to answer various questions about his JSU departure. At one point, Sanders even notes that HBCUs are underfunded and that he wanted to do an independent audit to investigate the situation.

“Let’s talk about the overall funding of school,” Sanders began. “I wanted to bring solvency to ‘how are we broke? how are we always asking? why are we always in a deficit?’ You mean everybody? That’s a problem for me. Let’s investigate and let’s find the faults. Is it the state is it the government? Where is this coming from? Let’s find it. I was willing to hire a team to audit and find this because it’s impossible for all of us to be in the same situation.

Additionally, Sanders went on to reveal that only seven percent of HBCU alumni donate to their alma maters. He feels like this number is way too low and that is has contributed to the lack of funding across the board.

Sanders had some interesting insights that will certainly stir up some debate. You can see more of Sanders’ conversation with Sharpe, below. Let us know what you thought of his analysis, in the comments section.

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Adam Zimmer’s Cause Of Death Revealed

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It’s been nearly two months since NFL coach Adam Zimmer’s tragic and sudden death.

A report released on Friday (December 16) indicates some new details surrounding his passing.

Minnesota Vikings co-defensive coordinator Adam Zimmer stands on the sidelines in the second quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

Minnesota’s Hennepin County Medical Examiner’s Office revealed Zimmer’s official cause of death to be chronic alcohol use.

Reports from ESPN indicate that police officers were called to perform a welfare check on the night of his passing (October 31). They subsequently found him deceased. In addition to discovering his body, Zimmer also had bruising and blood pooling around his eye.

Launching shortly after in order to discover the cause of death, the investigation is now over upon the official announcement.

At the time of his death, Zimmer was serving as an assistant defensive backs coach and offensive analyst for the Cincinnati Bengals.

On November 1, the Bengals released a statement confirming his passing. “Our organization has had the privilege of knowing and working with the Zimmer family for 15 years. We have the highest regard for Mike and Adam, and we are incredibly saddened by this tragic news. Mike and Adam were more than just coaches for us – they were friends. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Zimmer family at this time,” wrote Mike Brown, the team’s President.

Adam is the son of former Minnesota Vikings head coach, Mike Zimmer. Throughout his 16-year career working in the NFL, the 38-year-old also worked for the Vikings, as well as the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs.

Beginning with his first job in the league in 2006, he served as the Saints’ assistant linebacker coach. He was hired by the Chiefs for the same position in 2010. He later joined the Bengals as an assistant defensive backs coach in 2013, before joining the Vikings as a linebackers coach in 2014.

Furthermore, he continued to work various roles for the Vikings organization under his father’s head coaching duties for the next seven years. Afterwards, he rejoined the Bengals for another stint earlier this season.

Rest in peace, Adam Zimmer. Our condolences go out to the Zimmer family at this time.

As always, make sure to stay tuned to HNHH or the latest updates.

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LaVar Ball Rips Lakers While Speaking On LaMelo’s Future

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LaVar Ball is easily one of the most famous fathers in the entire world. A few years ago, Ball gained prominence thanks to the way he was promoting his oldest son, Lonzo. At the time, the Lakers were pathetic and they were going to get a high draft pick. As a California native, LaVar was able to advocate for his son to go to the Lakers and that is exactly what happened.

During this era, LaVar made all sorts of wild claims about his son’s talent. Overall, Lonzo was not able to live up to the hype, however, he is a very solid NBA point guard. Of course, Lonzo was traded from the Lakers to the Pelicans in exchange for Anthony Davis, back in 2019.

LaVar Ball attends the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on November 24, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)

LaVar Ball Vs. The Lakers

Subsequently, LaVar has held onto his Lakers grudge all of these years. In a recent interview with Complex, Ball was asked if he would ever let LaMelo go to the Lakers. As you can imagine, Ball wants nothing to do with that franchise, moving forward.

“Common sense would tell you, hell no,” LaVar said. “You did something to my boy Lonzo, and you think I’m going to come back with the others? I gotta be stone-cold crazy. You get rid of ‘Zo and you think I’m going to come back? I’m not that type of foolish guy.”

LaVar Ball looks on during the game between the Charlotte Hornets and the Brooklyn Nets at Spectrum Center on March 08, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)

Throughout the interview, Ball made sure to reiterate that he hopes his sons will all join forces at some point in their careers. For instance, if their contracts all end at the same time, LaVar expects them to go to the same team. Of course, this all rides on LiAngelo making the NBA.

Let us know what you think of LaVar’s remarks, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from the sports world.

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Kevin Durant Makes Huge Donation To Bowie State University

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Kevin Durant has always repped for his home state of Maryland. Whenever he has the opportunity, Durant will make charitable contributions to organizations in the area. Additionally, he has expressed support for the schools in the state, especially at the HBCU level.

KD grew up in Prince George’s County, which just so happens to be where Bowie State University is located. BSU is an HBCU, and this week, KD decided to make a massive charitable contribution to the school.

Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on December 18, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Kevin Durant x BSU

According to blackenterprise.com, Durant’s contribution is upwards of $500,000. This is a massive amount of money that will go towards renovating the school’s basketball facility. Overall, they want to improve the court, while also adding a press box, and more seats.

Subsequently, Kevin’s mom Wanda spoke to the school about this recent donation. As she explained, this is something KD always wanted to do as BSU is located right where he grew up. Moreover, Bowie State president Aminta Breaux made a statement about Durant’s generosity.

“We’re grateful for the resources that Kevin Durant and his family foundation have generously donated to Bowie State University to advance student success in achieving their academic goals,” Breaux said. “His contributions will go a long way towards updating our facilities and ensure a top-tier athletic experience for all of our students. The foundation has already built a network of community-centric services within the Durant Center in Prince George’s County that is exemplary.

Overall, this is great news for Bowie State as they will be able to provide their students with an incredible athletic experience. Hopefully, the renovations go well and Durant gets to attend a game in the future.

Stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you the latest news and updates from around the sneaker world.

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Tom Browning, World Series Winner, Dead At 62

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Tom Browning, who won the 1990 World Series with the Cincinnati Reds, has died at the age of 62. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his passing on Monday.

Officers responded to a call to Browning’s home which reported that a man was not breathing. On the scene, they discovered the retired pitcher was unresponsive on his couch. Officer and E.M.S. personnel attempted life-saving measures, but they were unsuccessful. Authorities do not suspect foul play.

1989: CINCINNATI REDS PITCHER TOM BROWNING DELIVERS A PITCH AGAINST THE DODGERS AT DODGER STADIUM IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA. MANDATORY CREDIT: STEPHEN DUNN/ALLSPORT

The Cincinnati Reds released a statement afterward mourning the loss on Tuesday.

“The entire Reds family is stunned and deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tom Browning,” the team said. “Affectionately referred to as ‘Mr. Perfect,’ Tom was a true Red who after his playing made the Cincinnati area his home and remained heavily involved within the organization.”

They further continued: “A fan favorite, the Reds Hall of Famer touched fans’ hearts at team events, Reds Hall of Fame festivities and Reds Community Fun activities. We join Reds Country in mourning the loss of one of our all-time greats, who created so many memories and magical moments for us all. Our deepest condolences to Tom’s family during this difficult time.”

Browning joined the Reds as a ninth-round draft pick in 1982. He made his debut with the team two years later as a 24-year-old.

In addition to winning the World Series, Browning notably threw the 12th perfect game in MLB history in 1988. He was also an All-Star in 1991. He retired with the Kansas City Royals in 1995.

Following his playing career, Browning released a book titled Tom Browning’s Tales from the Reds Dugout in 2006.

Check out the Reds’ statement below.

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Robert Sarver Finds Buyer For The Phoenix Suns

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Robert Sarver was recently exposed for a history of racism and sexism. The Phoenix Suns owner had been part of a lengthy investigation, and the results were not good. Consequently, the league hit Sarver with a $10 million fine as well as a one-year suspension from his team’s games.

Immediately after these findings, players were asking the league why Sarver wasn’t asked to sell the team. Overall, there was this sense that the league wasn’t going as hard on Sarver as they did Donald Sterling. In the end, however, Sarver decided it would be best for him to sell the franchise.

Owner Robert Sarver stands with the Western Conference Championship trophy after the Suns beat the LA Clippers to win the series in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. The Suns beat the Clippers to advance to the NBA Finals. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Robert Sarver Finds His Guy

Over the last few months, there have been plenty of rumors as to who would be most interested in the team. Subsequently, names like Jeff Bezos and Shaq had been thrown around quite a bit. However, it seems like none of those people were ever really involved.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Billionaire mortgage lender Mat Ishbia is being granted the sale of the team. His net worth is currently over $5 billion, and it remains to be seen how much he bought the Suns for. Interestingly enough, Ishbia played for Michigan State as a walk-on and even won a National title with them over 20 years ago.

Overall, this will come as great news for the players who get to move on from Sarver’s tenure. He is someone who was hated by the league, and he was certainly hated by the players themselves.

Let us know what you think of this news, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Formula One Bans Political Statements From Drivers

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Formula One has become one of the most popular sports in the entire world. Thanks to the Netflix docuseries Drive To Survive, more people are enticed in the sport than ever before. Overall, there are some amazing personalities throughout the sport. Additionally, there is plenty of drama to keep you coming back for more.

In 2020, Formula One found itself in the spotlight thanks to numerous drivers taking a stand against racism. Europe has been known for taking a blind eye to these matters, however, drivers like Lewis Hamilton led the charge for drivers to be more politically engaged.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP stands on the grid wearing a shirt in tribute to the late Breonna Taylor before the F1 Grand Prix of Tuscany at Mugello Circuit on September 13, 2020 in Scarperia, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula One Reacts

For the most part, Formula One was encouraging these sorts of statements. Hamilton would wear t-shirts that bring awareness to Breonna Taylor, while others would wear “End Racism” shirts. The only time things got dicey was when the sport would go to the middle east, where some countries have poor human rights records.

Subsequently, Formula One has decided to reverse its stance on political statements. According to TMZ, the organization has officially banned any sort of political statements at its races. However, if a player gets a message approved by F1, then they can make it.

Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes GP is pictured wearing a shirt in tribute to the late Breonna Taylor on the grid before the F1 Grand Prix of Tuscany at Mugello Circuit on September 13, 2020 in Scarperia, Italy. (Photo by Dan Istitene – Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

This is a fairly shocking decision, however, it was one that was recommended by the International Olympic Committee. The IOC wants to make sports politically neutral, and now, F1 is following suit.

Sound off on what you think of the decision, in the comments down below. Also, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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