Month: October 2021

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. (Syndication: The Greenville News)

LSU message boards are delusional, convinced Dabo Swinney could replace Ed Orgeron

Raiders QB Derek Carr sits on fence with comment on Jon Gruden

3 moves Cubs new GM Carter Hawkins can make to impress fans

LSU message boards wildly hoping Joe Burrow replaces Ed Orgeron

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 03: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets cheers from the bench during a pre season game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on October 3, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Nets no longer planning to offer Kyrie Irving an extension

Brandon Staley, Los Angeles Chargers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Chargers’ Brandon Staley has perfect response to Jon Gruden emails

JuJu Smith-Schuster, Pittsburgh Steelers. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

JuJu Smith-Schuster sends emotional message to fans after season-ending surgery

Georgia football fans. (Syndication: Online Athens)

Where is College GameDay this week (Oct. 16)?

Chicago Cubs. (Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports)

Cubs hire Carter Hawkins: Who is Chicago’s new GM?

Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward. (Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports)

Cubs hire Carter Hawkins: What does new GM mean for free agent plans?

Chicago Cubs. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

Cubs tab Carter Hawkins as next GM to guide rebuild

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 11: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after winning game four of the 2021 American League Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays to clinch the series at Fenway Park on October 11, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Alex Cora gives great update on Chris Sale just in time for ALCS

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - JULY 11: ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith during Game Three of the NBA Finals between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on July 11, 2021 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Smith calls Kyrie Iriving’s vaccine stance ‘stupidest nonsense’

HOUSTON, TEXAS - SEPTEMBER 23: Christian McCaffrey #22 of the Carolina Panthers holds off Joe Thomas #48 of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on September 23, 2021 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Panthers fans should be nervous with Matt Rhule’s comment on Christian McCaffrey

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 03: Evan Engram #88 of the New York Giants runs with the ball against the New Orleans Saints during a game at the Caesars Superdome on October 03, 2021 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)

Evan Engram says Cowboys player punched his face after Week 5 showdown

Dabo Swinney, Clemson Tigers. (USA Today)

Clemson football: Dabo Swinney has brutally honest admission on transfer portal

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 26: Las Vegas Raiders owner and managing general partner Mark Davis watches his team warm up before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium on September 26, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Raiders defeated the Dolphins 31-28 in overtime. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Raiders owner Mark Davis sounds weak talking about Jon Gruden

Caleb Williams, Oklahoma Sooners. (Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports)

Caleb Williams likely to start vs. TCU, Spencer Rattler’s father addresses transfer rumors

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Celtics already dealing with two positive COVID tests

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images

Joel Embiid can’t help throwing a little shade while he praises Andre Drummond

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 10: Conor McGregor of Ireland sits on the mat after injuring his ankle in the first round in his lightweight bout against Dustin Poirier during UFC 264: Poirier v McGregor 3 at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Conor McGregor goes on racist rant aimed at Ali Abdelaziz, Dagestan

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - OCTOBER 10: Taron Johnson #24 of the Buffalo Bills breaks up a pass intended for Tyreek Hill #10 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of a game at Arrowhead Stadium on October 10, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Chiefs have 3 stars not practicing on Wednesday before Washington game

CHICAGO - OCTOBER 12: Manager Tony La Russa #22 of the Chicago White Sox discusses a call with umpire crew chief Tom Hallion #20 after Jose Abreu #79 was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning during Game Four of the American League Division Series against the Houston Astros on October 12, 2021 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images)

Tony La Russa to return to White Sox next season under 1 condition

Oct 9, 2021; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Zamir White (3) scores a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports

College football upset picks Week 7: Georgia and 5 teams on upset alert

Oct 12, 2021; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) reacts after hitting a home run during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the 2021 ALDS at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Braves: How much will Freddie Freeman’s new contract cost?

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 11: Fans drink beverages before game 3 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on October 11, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Fans drop the gloves in potential final Dodger Stadium fight of the season (Video)

Sean Clifford, Penn State Nittany Lions. (Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

Even after Iowa loss, Kirk Herbstreit believes Penn State may be Big Ten’s best team

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 28: In this handout image provided by the UFC, Norma Dumont (L) of Brazil punches Ashlee Evans-Smith in their women's bantamweight bout during the UFC Fight Night at UFC APEX on November 28, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)

UFC Vegas 40: Aspen Ladd vs. Norma Dumont preview and prediction