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• Bayley Continues To Spiral, Does She Need A Hug?

Another vignette aired for Bayley this week on Raw. What’s happening to the Role Model or is it The Hugger? Following last week’s chilling vignette, this week, the voice inside of Bayley’s head gets even louder. Causing her to spiral even more, the voice, her voice, reminds her that she used to have it all. ... Read more The post Bayley Continues To Spiral, Does She Need A Hug? appeared first on D...2025
• Is A Heel Turn For Bayley Good Enough To Stop Her From Being Stale? | Question Of The Day
Welcome to another eWrestlingNews Question of the Day! In case you missed it on Raw, Bayley had a vignette where she was saying that all her years of trying to be a role model and everything she’s accomplished in WWE has led her to this point where she has “nothing” and “no one”, and it […] The post Is A Heel Turn For Bayley Good Enough To Stop Her From Being St...2025
• When a Fighter’s Biggest Opponent is Himself

In the lonely theatre of professional boxing, the most formidable adversary is rarely the man across the ring. The sport’s defining wars are waged in the silent, unforgiving arena of the mind, the minefield of boxing psychology. For every boxer who steps through the ropes, a moment arrives when the actual opponent is not the puncher in the other corner, but the doubt, fear, and history swirling wi...2025
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• Rikishi Threatened Solo Sikoa As A Child, John Cena Broke R-Truth’s Heart, Bron Breakker Reacts To Current Push, Talla Tonga Wins WWE In-Ring Debut Match
Solo Sikoa recently revealed that his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, used to jokingly threaten him with the Stink Face if he brought home bad grades. Before becoming known for his infamous finishing move, Rikishi — then wrestling as Fatu — aimed to be a positive influence and role model for kids. Ironically, it […] The post Rikishi Threatened Solo Sikoa As A Child, John Cena Broke R-Trut...2025
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• R-Truth’s Heart Was Broken By John Cena, Rikishi Threatened Solo Sikoa As A Child, & More
Solo Sikoa recently revealed that his father, WWE Hall of Famer Rikishi, used to jokingly threaten him with the Stink Face if he brought home bad grades. Before becoming known for his infamous finishing move, Rikishi — then wrestling as Fatu — aimed to be a positive influence and role model for kids. Ironically, it […] The post R-Truth’s Heart Was Broken By John Cena, Rikishi Threatene...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Terry McLaurin ends contract holdout

Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images McLaurin reported to Commanders training camp, despite wanting a new contract. The Washington Commander have been in talks with their star receiver, Terry McLaurin, over a new contract as McLaurin is on the last year of his deal. The receiver missed the first few training camp practices, but reported to camp over the weekend. He was placed on the PUP Lis...2025
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• Around SB Nation: Terry McLaurin ends contract holdout
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• We were wrong about the longevity of quarterbacks

Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Tom Brady is an outlier, not a role model, and we’re seeing that in Stafford, Rodgers, and Wilson The modern game of football was supposed to be “easier than ever” for quarterbacks because of more rules that favor them, fewer hits, and easier passing concepts. Just a year ago, Troy Aikman said 40 would be “the new norm” for quarterbacks. Tom Brady won two Su...2025
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• Tennessee Titans Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images The Tennessee Titans need more than Cam Ward to get their rebuild going. Here are three Secret Superstars who have the ability to elevate a franchise that had lost its way. In addition to detailing my picks for the NFL’s Secret Superstars heading into the 2025 season with this “Hidden Gems” series, I try to summarize where each team is in the article intro...2025
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• Raw recap & reactions: Bayley’s evolution

WWE The Kabuki Warriors reunite, Goldberg limps, and Bayley gets real on this week’s Monday Night Raw. Idols Become Rivals hey, that's not nice! ☹️ pic.twitter.com/sGp7YWbdyn— WWE (@WWE) July 8, 2025 I wouldn’t call myself a big Rick Ross fan. Actually, I wouldn’t even call myself a regular sized Rick Ross fan. But his song perfectly encapsulates everything happening between Becky L...2025
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• Shame on you, ESPN. Bobby Jenks was more than just “on the roster”

The megasports corporation carelessly announced the death of the former World Series champion, to further lose the respect of White Sox and baseball fans The tagline listed on ESPN’s website is: “Serving Sports Fans. Anytime. Anywhere.” But what we are apparently missing from the fine print is that “sports” actually refers to: (American) football, basketball, and sometimes hockey because they ar...2025
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• Raw recap & reactions: Royal chaos

WWE Bayley challenges Becky Lynch, Asuka returns, and unfortunate accident slightly darkens a very bright and exciting episode of Monday Night Raw. All the King’s Men Absolute CHAOS over here!#WWERaw pic.twitter.com/ETOENUpMcP— WWE (@WWE) June 17, 2025 The main event emanating live from Green Bay, WI was perfect. I don’t use that word often because it’s the internet and, well, one p...2025
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• Father’s Day

It’s different this year. Father’s Day can be a lot of things. Maybe you’ll have a cookout and share some beers and laughs. Maybe you’ll take the boat to the lake and take a spin. If you’re a first-time father, congratulations! There is nothing better in the world. This will be a sad Father’s Day for us as it’ll be our first without our father. After several years of health issues, he passed away...2025
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• Winnipeg Jets’ AHL Prospects Review – Part 1
In the second part of Arctic Ice Hockey’s look at the Winnipeg Jets’ prospects under the age of 25, we are moving onto to those that should be considered closest to being National Hockey League ready….since they were the ones that played last season for the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. In case you missed the first article of our Prospects’ Review, you ca...2025
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• Lyra Valkyria Explains Why Her WrestleMania Moment Was Tainted

Lyra Valkyria believes her WWE WrestleMania moment was tainted. At WrestleMania 41, Lyra and Becky Lynch defeated Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez to win the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Lyra was supposed to team with Bayley, but the Role Model was written off the card with an injury angle and replaced with Becky. Lyra […] The post Lyra Valkyria Explains Why Her WrestleMania Momen...2025
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• Cowboys news: Tyler Booker, OG, is the first-round pick - reactions, scouting reports

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Cowboys draft news on Tyler Booker Dallas Cowboys 2025 NFL draft picks: Selection analysis - Todd Archer, ESPN A look at the newest Dallas Cowboy. Round 1, No. 12: Tyler Booker, G, Alabama My take: Most mock drafts had the Cowboys taking a wide receiver in Round 1, and they had an affinity for Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan, but he went No. 8 to Carolina. McMillan woul...2025
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• Fans don’t need to worry about Puka’s retirement plan

Kara Durrette/Getty Images Puka Nacua says he wants to retire by 30, but Rams fans don’t need to worry about it It’s never easy to hear one of your favorite players talk about retirement, but Puka Nacua’s plan to retire at 30 should be the last thing on the minds of Rams fans. That is a long ways away and to even get to 30 would require playing a lot of football, avoiding a lot of things t...2025
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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite Charlie Blackmon memories

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Celebrate one last game with us... TONIIIIIIGHT! It’s official. Charlie Blackmon announced his retirement on Monday, and the final week of the season has been dedicated to honoring his illustrious 14-year career playing mile high baseball. There have been so many on- and off-field moments throughout Blackmon’s tenure that endeared him to so many fans...2024
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• MGP: WWE ushers in new ‘Era’ with Cody Rhodes as its quarterback

Welcome to another edition of the ‘Monday Gorilla Position’! A weekly column here at Cageside Seats that dissects the latest shows and reports in the world of WWE & AEW. In addition to interviews with your favorite professional wrestlers. So... loyal Cageside Seats readers. What do we want to talk about? For so long now the conversation for many pro wrestling fans has centered arou...2024
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• Tuesday Rockpile: Rockies fans, there’s a new Nolan in LoDo

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Tuesday, October 17, 2023 It’s time to acknowledge an uncomfortable truth: Kris Bryant will never be the face of Colorado Rockies, despite their best efforts. He’s here & he’s perfect pic.twitter.com/GgnxVwuAIr— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) March 18, 2022 To be clear, Bryant is a great baseball player, and his a...2023
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• ‘F**k you to everyone’: Paige Spiranac reveals anxiety, struggles that shaped who she has become
Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images In an exclusive interview with Golf Digest, golf influencer Paige Spiranac dives into her isolation and anxiety and how it shaped her empire. Paige Spiranac is taking over golf and doesn't care if people like it. In an exclusive with GolfDigest, she details her life, opening up on her childhood struggles and how they helped shape who she is today. She ma...2023
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• Mother's Day Q&A with Nate Solder's mom
Photo courtesy of Peri Solder Nate Solder is known around the NFL as being a role model in the community. From his volunteer efforts to he and his wife Lexi's willingness to share their family's battles, the Solder family is seen for their kindness and perseverance. On this Mother's Day, Lifestyle chatted with Peri Solder, Nate's mom, to hear about her son as a child, memorable Mother's Day mom...2017
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• Give & Go With Syracuse Coach Gary Gait
Excerpts of this "Give & Go" interview with Syracuse coach Gary Gait appear in the May edition of US Lacrosse Magazine. Don't get the mag? Join US Lacrosse today to start your subscription. What’s the most played song on your favorite playlist? My No. 1 song is “Crossroads” by my son, Braedon Gait. I listen to it every workout. Go to his bio on Instagram (@braedongait) to listen for yourself. ...2017
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• Stephen Strasburg's Father-Son Bond with Tony Gwynn Made Him an MLB Star
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• Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
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"“The Role Model” has appeared on the red brand multiple times in recent weeks, as she has teased moving to the red brand through the transfer window."

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"Bianca Belair: If I Turn Heel, I Want To Be A Heel Like Bayley Who Helps Fans Care About The Babyface"

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"Ja Morant is risking his NBA career to act like an idiot on Instagram"

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"Bulls center Tristan Thompson reveals motivation to be Dennis Rodman 2.0"

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"Stephen Curry’s parting message to Kelly Oubre Jr. after Warriors exit to join Hornets"

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"Carmelo Anthony announces scholarships for 32 students, as he continues to become the role model he never had"

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"Arsenal loanee Nketiah names Henry as football hero"

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"Jaylen Brown on LeBron should “shut up and dribble” comment: “That’s a narrative… it’s time to move on from it”"

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"Presser Points - Belichick: Tom Brady a 'great role model for all of us'"

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"Former 49er Patrick Willis Has Gone from NFL LB to Silicon Valley Tech Worker"

2015
"An Icon at 40: The Untold Story of Allen Iverson"

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"Colts QB Andrew Luck Gets Inside Defenders' Heads with Polite 'Trash Talk'"

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• Around SB Nation: Terry McLaurin ends contract holdout
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• We were wrong about the longevity of quarterbacks
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• Giovanni Manu learning from Taylor Decker, hopes to follow career path

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Giovani Manu turned to Taylor Decker to help him improve as an NFL left tackle, with the goal of being his future successor. Following Day 3 of Detroit Lions training camp, as players disperse to their post-practice functions, reserve left tackle Giovanni Manu spent his recovery time running sprints up the training hill at the back of the prac...2025
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• Tennessee Titans Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster
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• Five Best Scandinavian Boxers in 2025

Boxing continues to thrive in many places around the world, with small halls and global events entertaining fans. Scandinavia has produced many great fighters, including Ingemar Johansson and Mikkel Kessler. Here are five of the best Scandinavian boxers in 2025. If you’re looking to place a bet on any of these fighters, check out vipking app download for the latest boxing odds. Best Scandina...2025
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• Shame on you, ESPN. Bobby Jenks was more than just “on the roster”
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• Coolest Franchise in the NFL: The Minnesota Vikings

Photo Credit: Isaiah Rodgers on X Today’s piece highlights a few reasons why the Minnesota Vikings Franchise is the coolest in the NFL. You can call it opinion, but opinion and fact are not always mutually exclusive. I love this franchise and can’t imagine rooting for another team. Our team is so freakin’ cool it hurts. Anyway, here we go! US Bank Stadium As fans, we are lucky that we get...2025
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• The Linc - Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is authoring a children’s book

Photo by Michael DeMocker/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 6/23/25. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Jalen Hurts is the author of a new children’s book - PE.comJalen Hurts authored a championship performance in Super Bowl LIX, accounting for three total touchdowns to earn MVP honors in the 40-22 victory over the Chiefs. Now, he’s the author of a children’s...2025
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• OBJ happier than ever that Rams paid him in Bitcoin

JUAN CARLO/THE STAR / USA TODAY NETWORK A multi-millionaire has earned thousands of dollars Odell Beckham, Jr. converting his $750,000 salary from the Rams into Bitcoin is not nearly as big of a deal as it was made out to be at the time, but regardless the receiver still believes he made the right decision in 2021 and maybe he’s right. The value of BTC at the time was roughly $64,000 and ...2025
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• The Linc - Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is authoring a children’s book
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• Africa’s Top Fighters Who Took Their Shot And Made It Count

Ask anyone to name a boxing icon, and chances are you’ll hear Ali, Tyson, maybe Floyd Mayweather or the late, great George Foreman. Fair. But Africa? Africa’s got its own heavy hitters. African boxing legends took their chances and punched through obstacles, carving out names that echo far beyond their home countries. Some became pioneers. Others sparked movements. And a few just kept swingi...2025
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• Winnipeg Jets’ AHL Prospects Review – Part 1
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• Countdown to the season opener: Day 94 Eugene Lockhart

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images We’re counting down to the season opener (Day 94) with some Cowboys history We’re counting down the days until the Dallas Cowboys battle the Philadelphia Eagles in the season opener of the 2025 NFL season. To pass the time and mark the days, we asked some of our writers to rank their top-100 players in Cowboys history using no particular criteria, and...2025
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• Fearnley gets his chance to overhaul trailblazer Norrie in battle of Britain

Scot always looked up to his fellow Texas University graduate and now faces him in historic third-round French Open meetingOver the course of his distinguished career, Cameron Norrie has become an unlikely role model to many of his fellow professionals. He has enjoyed achievements that most dream of, winning a Masters 1000 title, reaching the semi-finals of Wimbledon and breaking into the world’s ...2025
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• WWE Provides Injury Update On Bayley

We’ve got an injury update on Bayley, courtesy of Michael Cole. During the RAW after WrestleMania broadcast, Cole announced that the Role Model suffered a dislocated shoulder and a labrum tear as a result of the backstage attack during WrestleMania 41, putting her out of action for the foreseeable future. Bayley and Lyra Valkyria were originally […] The post WWE Provides Injury Up...2025
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• Giants news, 3/1: Stafford stays in LA, Aaron Rodgers, Jaxson Dart, more headlines

Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images New York Giants news for Saturday Good morning New York Giants fans! From Big Blue View Quarterback news: Matt Stafford returns to the Rams... Aaron Rodgers to the Giants? Cam Ward, Shedeur Sanders, and Jaxson Dart Speak on Their NFL Futures Greg Cosell: Cam Ward worthy of No. 1 pick in 2025 NFL Draft 2025 NFL Draft prospect profile - Nick Emmanwori, S, ...2025
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• Rikishi Threatened Solo Sikoa As A Child, John Cena Broke R-Truth’s Heart, Bron Breakker Reacts To Current Push, Talla Tonga Wins WWE In-Ring Debut Match
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• R-Truth’s Heart Was Broken By John Cena, Rikishi Threatened Solo Sikoa As A Child, & More
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• Raw recap & reactions: When creative is uncreative

WWE The SummerSlam go home show is formulaic from start to finish for the most part on this week’s Monday Night Raw. Ain’t Sayin’ Nothin’ New An absolutely SHOCKING ending to Monday Night Raw! Message. Sent. pic.twitter.com/yFfUJ5AEyt— WWE (@WWE) July 29, 2025 There was a moment early this week when Paul Heyman introduced an interesting nugget into this feud between his crew and hi...2025
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• Giovanni Manu learning from Taylor Decker, hopes to follow career path
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• Tennessee Titans Hidden Gems: 3 Secret Superstars on the 2025 roster
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• The moment David Wright became an ideal Mets role model for David Peterson

The Mets held a pregame ceremony on Saturday to retire Wright’s No. 5....2025
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• Five Best Scandinavian Boxers in 2025
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• Raw recap & reactions: Bayley’s evolution
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• Shame on you, ESPN. Bobby Jenks was more than just “on the roster”
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• An Icon at 40: The Untold Story of Allen Iverson
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• Titans Fan Pens Letter to Cam Newton Saying His TD Dance Offended Her 9-Year-Old
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• Carmelo Anthony Must Trust NY Knicks' Rebuild, Phil Jackson...For Now
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• Courageous veteran, amputee tries out for Tigers
Daniel Jacobs, an Iraq War veteran and amputee, made an impression at Tigertown after his tryout, and he is serving as a positive role model for others in similar situations who can use athletics as a means of support and activity....2015
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• Colts QB Andrew Luck Gets Inside Defenders' Heads with Polite 'Trash Talk'
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• Justin Blackmon Arrested: Mugshot, Details, Comments and More on Jaguars WR
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• Duncan wins Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award
NBA players have selected the San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan as the recipient of the 2014-15 Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award. The award recognizes the player deemed the best teammate based on selfless play, on- and off-court leadership as a mentor and role model to other NBA players, and commitment and dedication to team....2015
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• Greg Hardy's Jokes in Return to NFL Are Not Just Tasteless, but Very Troubling
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• Yoan Moncada Can't Stop the Hype: 'He's Got a Following Everywhere We Go'
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• David Price Right at Home with Boston Red Sox Thanks in Large Part to Big Papi
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• NFL Super-Agent: Biggest Threat to Game 'Sense That It's Rigged'
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• Around SB Nation: Terry McLaurin ends contract holdout
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• We were wrong about the longevity of quarterbacks
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• Giovanni Manu learning from Taylor Decker, hopes to follow career path
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• Raw recap & reactions: Bayley’s evolution
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• Coolest Franchise in the NFL: The Minnesota Vikings
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• The Linc - Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is authoring a children’s book
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• Raw recap & reactions: Royal chaos
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• Shame on you, ESPN. Bobby Jenks was more than just “on the roster”
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• Bayley – Hugs, Hate and Havoc – Evolution of A Role Model
Bayley’s journey in professional wrestling is a captivating tale of determination and transformation. From her early days as a fan to her evolution into a prominent WWE superstar, her career has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, culminating in a character shift that left the wrestling world buzzing. The intrigue surrounding Bayley isn’t just [...]...2025
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• WNBA stars reflect on how they are are perceived by the public — for good and for bad

Photo by Zach Barron/NBAE via Getty Images There have been positive changes to the ways WNBA players are viewed over the years, but also plenty of hurdles along the way. I had just settled into my seat on the second night of Unrivaled’s 1-on-1 tournament in February, when suddenly it felt like the wind had been swept out of the room. I looked toward the doorway, curious to know if anyone e...2025
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• Rikishi Says He'd Love To See John Cena With The New Drip After His Heel Turn
Rikishi thinks John Cena might be taking Thuganomics back to the roots. Since John Cena turned heel at WWE Elimination Chamber, fans have buzzed about the possibility that he could bring back aspects of his Dr. of Thuganomics gimmick. Cena recently teased this development by posting a TikTok of the turn with his "Basic Thuganomics" song. Speaking on his Off The Top podcast, Rikishi discussed John ...2025
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• Two former WWE Women’s champions were backstage at last night’s NXT

@MsCharlotteWWE Four-time WWE Women’s World champion Bayley ended the Jan. 14 episode of NXT in the ring with Roxanne Perez. There’s likely an angle cooking there, with speculation already rampant about when the Role Model and the Prodigy might lock up in a proper match. But Bayley wasn’t the only decorated women’s wrestler who was on hand at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando last nig...2025
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• Former Browns Kellen Winslow II denied once again for a reduced prison sentence

James Lang-Imagn Images His 14-year sentence will remain intact Former Cleveland Browns tight end Kellen Winslow II has been denied for a second time in an effort to reduce his 14-year prison sentence. This time, his filing revolved around new criminal justice reform laws in California where he is currently housed. The California Court of Appeal rejected his habeas corpus petition. The doc...2025
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• The Purple Row staff shares their favorite Charlie Blackmon memories
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