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Embattled Cowboys fan who loves tacos with mild-medium salsa, also an advocate of breakfast for dinner. Constantly in search of the best waffles available. Eggo's are not real waffles. Just saying...

Jalen Green’s filthy jam over Anfernee Simons is Dunk of the Year Worthy

During the course of an NBA season, we get quite a few wow moments in many different ways. If it’s not a defender getting crossed up so badly he hits the canvas, it’s a rim-shattering dunk that makes folks rise up out of their seats. Sometimes it’s us watching in awe as players like Stephen Curry or...

by deadspin.com | Criss ParteeCriss Partee|Jalen Green

|Sun Mar 10 2024

Draymond Green passed <i>who</i> on the NBA's made threes list?

The explosion in three-point shooting ushered in by Stephen Curry, alongside fellow splash bro Klay Thompson, has literally changed the game we all know and love over the past decade. Once Golden State proved that you could win a championship playing largely on the perimeter offensively, the entire ...

by Criss Partee|Draymond Green

|Sun Mar 10 2024

Zion Williamson thinks he’s slick, but we know he won’t ever be in the Dunk Contest

Each year following NBA All-Star weekend, we discuss the slam dunk contest for at least two to three weeks afterward. Whether it’s good, bad or somewhere in the middle, the conversation surrounding it blazes on for some time. Now we get Zion Williamson fanning the flames dunk contest banter, with hi...

by Criss Partee|Zion Williamson

|Thu Mar 07 2024

With Russell Wilson gone, Sean Payton can’t point the finger at anyone but himself

Now that the Denver Broncos have made their decision about moving on from the Russel Wilson era, it’s time for head coach Sean Payton to get serious. There’s a lot at stake here and Payton can’t whiff on this quarterback selection. Whether it be via free agency or the draft, Payton is only going to ...

by Criss Partee|Sean Payton

|Thu Mar 07 2024

It was time for Jamal Adams and the Seattle Seahawks to part ways

The Seattle Seahawks are entering a retooling phase. It’s not quite a full-on rebuild but there’s enough movement within the organization on and off the field that the team will look quite different next season. It was announced on Tuesday that the Seahawks would be releasing three-time Pro Bowl saf...

by deadspin.com | Criss ParteeCriss Partee|Seattle Seahawks

|Tue Mar 05 2024

Don't count on the LA Clippers — they're sure to let you down

The Los Angeles Clippers have been a delightful surprise in the NBA since bouncing back from a rough start once James Harden joined the team at the end of October. ...

by Criss Partee|Paul George Clippers

|Tue Mar 05 2024

The most realistic (and logical) option for the Buccaneers now is Baker Mayfield

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have decided to keep wide receiver Mike Evans in the fold for a couple more years, announcing an agreement on an extension Monday. Now Baker Mayfield is sitting around waiting for that same call or text from his agent with the same news Evans received. It only makes sense af...

by Criss Partee|Baker Mayfield

|Mon Mar 04 2024

It's time for FS1 to do something about Skip Bayless and 'Undisputed'

Skip Bayless’ “Undisputed” has hit a dry spell since the departure of NFL Hall of Famer and current ESPN “First Take” analyst, Shannon Sharpe. Bayless’ new crew, which includes former NFL stars, rappers and a highly respected media personality, hasn’t been able to captivate the nation in the same ma...

by Criss Partee|Undisputed

|Mon Mar 04 2024

Braylon Edwards saved an 80-year-old man's life during YMCA attack

Updated March 5: The suspect in the YMCA attack — 20-year-old Malik Ali Smith of Farmington Hills, MI — has been charged with assault with intent to murder. ...

by Criss Partee|YMCA

|Tue Mar 05 2024

Dejounte Murray hurt an NBA ref's delicate feelings; wound up with a T

Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray found out the hard way Saturday night about getting on an official’s bad side. During Atlanta’s 114-102 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Murray was given a technical foul during a timeout while sitting on the sideline. Apparently, NBA referees have resorted to handing o...

by Criss Partee|Dejounte Murray

|Mon Mar 04 2024

Is Jimmy Butler's next stop Hollywood?

Miami Heat frontman Jimmy Butler is out here living his best life despite the recent brawl (which got him suspended) he was involved in on the court. Not even going to NBA jail could bring down the Heat star as his cameo in “Fall Out Boy’s” new music video, “So Much (for) Stardust” debuted this week...

by Criss Partee|Jimmy Butler

|Fri Mar 01 2024

Is Dan Orlovsky right about Jerry Jones and the Cowboys <i>wanting</i> to be mediocre?

Former NFL quarterback, Dan Orlovsky, has become one of the better analysts on ESPN programming over the past few years. Despite not having the best NFL career he knows the game and can break it down in a way that’s easily digestible for viewers. Orlovsky sounded off on Jerry Jones and the Dallas Co...

by Criss Partee|Dan Orlovsky

|Fri Mar 01 2024

Chris Paul and Dwyane Wade let the No. 3 keep them from teaming up in Miami

When an opportunity comes along in life, sometimes you just throw caution to the wind and go for it. That’s what Chris Paul should have done when he was approached about becoming part of the Heatles in Miami, alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. It never came to pass, though, and all because Paul...

by Criss Partee|Dwyane Wade

|Wed Feb 28 2024

LeBron James is 'on that new juice' according to Kevin Garnett

Could Bronny James score a bucket against his father, LeBron? Kevin Garnett certainly doesn’t think so....

by Criss Partee|Kevin Garnett

|Thu Feb 29 2024

Monty Williams is absolutely right about bad officials missing obvious calls

Detroit Pistons head coach Monty Williams was furious following Monday night’s 113-111 loss to the Knicks. The officiating crew for the game missed a blatant foul with 8.6 seconds remaining in the game following a Pistons steal while Detroit led by one. The missed call was so bad that the most novic...

by Criss Partee|Monty Williams

|Tue Feb 27 2024

When NFL teams say they have salary cap problems, don't believe them

It’s that time of year in the NFL when you’ll hear the term ‘salary cap’ about 100 times per day. Former Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman Mark Schlereth recently spilled the beans on the cap being fake and how the league/teams use fear tactics to make fans think it’s more significant than it is ...

by Criss Partee|Salary cap

|Tue Feb 27 2024

Has Jordan Poole finally been humbled?

It has been a rough, yet eye-opening season for Washington Wizards guard, Jordan Poole. His first few months in the nation’s capital have been what most would call humbling. Poole was recently benched, which is a major hit to the ego of any player. On Sunday, Poole broke out with a huge game, scorin...

by Criss Partee|Poole

|Mon Feb 26 2024

There's a good chance you didn't hear about Richard Sherman's DUI arrest this weekend

Here’s a bit of advice for professional athletes. If you’re out having fun doing your thing and happen to get into some legal trouble on your way home, make sure it isn’t violent and that it happens just before another star goes viral. This was the case over the weekend for former NFL player and cur...

by Criss Partee|Sherman

|Mon Feb 26 2024

What a difference a year has made for the Green Bay Packers

It’s amazing the difference a year can make. Twelve months ago, there were so many questions in Green Bay surrounding the Packers’ future. Between Aaron Rodgers wanting to move on and not knowing exactly what they had in Jordan Love, there were plenty of questions entering last offseason. One year l...

by Criss Partee|Green Bay Packers

|Mon Feb 26 2024

Vince Carter spilled the beans on a $1 million dunk contest

Many of the festivities were up for discussion following the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, with none more talked about than the slam dunk contest. Former dunk champion and current TNT NBA analyst, Vince Carter, appeared on “Run it Back” on Fanduel TV and confirmed a legendary rumor. Carter said he was app...

by Criss Partee|Vince Carter

|Mon Feb 26 2024

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