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Even though the Super Bowl rematch between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers will not occur until almost the midpoint of the season, NFL fans will be treated to a pair of playoff rematches on the opening weekend. 2024 NFL schedule features 9 playoff rematches, including 2 Week 1 play Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs begin their quest for an unprecedented third straight Super Bowl title when they host the Baltimore Ravens on Sept. 5 in the Kickoff Game while the Los Angeles Rams are at the Detroit Lions in the Sunday night game on Sept. The two…
In a segment on the ‘BIG’ podcast, Lakerslegend Shaquille O’Neal made an interesting admission on the NBA scripting their games. According to O’Neal, the first signs that his rings weren’t real came back in 2000 when he overheard Gary Viti (the Lakers trainer) make plans with head coach Phil Jackson about hotel plans. “True story and I never told this story,” said Shaq. “In the first round, the first championship, I hear Phil Jackson tell Gary Vitti ‘Hey get us some hotels in Indiana because that’s where we’re gonna play in the Finals.’ That was before Game 1 of the…
Anyone watching former LSU standout and current Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese can’t help but notice how she can run the floor and block shots from pretty much anywhere. But there’s another thing that might catch the eye before the start clock even begins: The forward hits the court wearing a one-leg compression tight. Turns out, her garment of choice is more than a fashion statement. It plays double duty to give her the confidence she needs to continue to dominate on the floor. When asked about her signature on-court style at a pregame press conference in March, Reese explained…
The Boston Red Sox bounced back and defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-4, in walk-off fashion in 12 innings at Fenway Park on Tuesday night. With the win, the Red Sox improved to 22-20 while the Rays fell to 21-22. Check out the full box score here. ONE BIG TAKEAWAY Tampa Bay struck first in the series opener, leaving it up to Boston to respond and spark a turn-around amid what’s become a 3-7 run in the previous 10 games played. Going toe-to-toe with a division rival in the late innings, the Red Sox had their opportunities. Second baseman Vaughn…
Is San Francisco 49ers’ quarterback Brock Purdy a game manager? Alex Smith wholeheartedly disagrees with the notion. Former 49ers QB, Alex Smith, joined The Drive Guys Thursday to talk about the Dwight Clark Legacy Series and all it entails. The guys also ask Smith about the current state of the 49ers, and what Brock Purdy has to do to prove the doubters wrong. Plus, Smith talks about his NFL journey and everything that has led to this point in his life. All that and more on Sactown Sports. “I mean, all [Brock Purdy] did this last year was lead the NFL in…
ifJalen Brunson lifted the depleted New York Knicks to victory in Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers . In case you needed a news flash: the Knicks are without their All-Star power forward, two starters, and a key rotational player. Yet, No. 11 continues to reach down to the final straw to make ends meet for his team. With another stunning performance last night, Jalen Brunson inched closer to the NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer in a postseason feat. If New York can muddle through and reach the next round, it’ll go down as quite a moment for the franchise’s superstar…
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in San Francisco 49ers fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Following a Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the 49ers offseason has been about reloading and setting up the future of the roster. Arik Armstead departed and signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Armstead was the longest-tenured 49er and participated in both Super Bowls during the Shanahan/Lynch era. Nick Bosa, Kyle Juszczyk, Fred Warner, George Kittle, Dre Greenlaw, and Deebo Samuel played in the…
Christmas Day will bring two more NFL games in 2024. The league’s Wednesday doubleheader will feature the Kansas City Chiefs heading to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in the day’s first matchup, followed by the Baltimore Ravens taking on the Texans in Houston for the second game. Both games will be streamed exclusively on Netflix for the first time ever. All four teams made the postseason last year, with the Ravens and Texans meeting in the divisional round in Baltimore (a 34-10 Ravens win). For many years, the NFL avoided scheduling Christmas games, but that has changed dramatically, especially in recent seasons.…
Justin Fields’ struggles have been starkly outlined by a former coach, but it could spell trouble for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a standout 2022 season where he rushed for over 1,100 yards and scored 25 touchdowns, Justin Fields seemed to cement his position as the Chicago Bears’ long-term quarterback, injecting much-needed dynamism into the squad. Yet, only a year on, Fields was traded for minimal draft picks, with players like Sam Howell and Kenny Pickett now viewed as more desirable options by teams across the league. The Bears secured the top pick in the draft following their deal with the Carolina Panthers, seizing…
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson is known across the league as a hard worker. From his time at the beginning of his career as a star quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks all the way to his career with the Denver Broncos, a lack of effort has never been called into question. According to the Athletic’s Mark Kaboly, he has drawn comparisons to a well known Steeler who was known for his work ethic, at the beginning of his career at least. Kaboly says that Wilson has begun receiving comparisons when it comes to work ethic with early Antonio Brown. Predicting the role for Steelers…