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NFL Legend Randy Moss Launches “Chasing 10” Series, Named Official Ambassador Of Record-Setting Bass Tournament

Simply put, Randy Moss will never stop catching. Whether it be on the football field, or out on the water, Moss is a human highlight reel. In his 14 NFL seasons, he had a staggering 156 touchdown catches (only Jerry Rice has more) and racked up over 15,000 receiving yards. And in his post-football career, he’s found another way to make big catches… through bass fishing. The four-time Pro Bowl wide receiver is such a fan of fishing that he […] The post NFL Legend Randy Moss Launches “Chasing 10” Series, Named Official Ambassador Of Record-Setting Bass Tournament first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Get Ruthlessly Trolled By ‘Inside The NBA’ After The Boston Celtics Were Eliminated

I sure hope Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel weren’t trying to escape their current situation by watching some NBA Playoff basketball. If they were (and when I say “they,” I mean separately, of course), then they were likely surprised to see themselves during an episode of Inside the NBA. The beloved sports show is hosted by Ernie Johnson and features a panel of co-hosts including Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, and Kenny Smith. They recently moved over from TNT to ESPN, […] The post Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Get Ruthlessly Trolled By ‘Inside The NBA’ After The Boston Celtics Were Eliminated first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Will NASCAR Suspend Kyle Busch For Intentionally Wrecking John Hunter Nemechek Yesterday At Texas?

Got another driver to add to his hate list apparently. Kyle Busch has never been too worried about making friends in the NASCAR Cup Series garage. From Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Carson Hocevar, the driver of the #8 car for Richard Childress Racing has found himself in plenty of feuds over his two decades-plus career in the Cup Series. Of course Busch (and RCR as a whole) has been struggling these past couple years, […] The post Will NASCAR Suspend Kyle Busch For Intentionally Wrecking John Hunter Nemechek Yesterday At Texas? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NFL Employee Alleges That Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Got Handsy At Indianapolis Bar During NFL Combine

Another allegation connected to the Dianna Russini-Mike Vrable scandal has hit the internet. It’s the sports story that just keeps on giving… even though both parties would probably prefer for it to all go away. The former reporter for The Athletic and New England Patriots head coach were apparently living some double lives in the past five years or so, and it sure seems like they weren’t all that great at hiding it. The avalanche of drama started when photos, […] The post NFL Employee Alleges That Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Got Handsy At Indianapolis Bar During NFL Combine first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar Says He Plans To Continue His Talladega Celebration Until He Catches A Beer

Gonna keep going until he gets it right. Carson Hocevar gave us one of the most electric celebrations in NASCAR history last weekend after winning his first career Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. After taking the checkered flag, Hocevar hopped out the window and sat on the door while driving his car all the way down the front stretch at Talladega to celebrate with fans: RIDE THE 'DENTE, @CarsonHocevar. Best celebration ever.pic.twitter.com/QO029DEnYD — Whiskey Riff (@WhiskeyRiff) April 26, 2026 […] The post Carson Hocevar Says He Plans To Continue His Talladega Celebration Until He Catches A Beer first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Fernando Mendoza Is Skipping Indiana’s Visit To The White House – But It Has Nothing To Do With Politics

Priorities. Fernando Mendoza was recently selected as the #1 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, being taken by the Las Vegas Raiders as they try to right the ship and find their quarterback of the future. Mendoza was a breakout star during his final season in college, not only winning the Heisman Trophy but leading the Indiana Hoosiers to their first ever national championship. Of course winning the national championship also means earning a trip to the White House, […] The post Fernando Mendoza Is Skipping Indiana’s Visit To The White House – But It Has Nothing To Do With Politics first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Michael Jordan’s 23XI NASCAR Team Hosting Fan Fest At Chief’s During Nashville Superspeedway Weekend

When NASCAR comes to Nashville at the end of May for the Cracker Barrel 400, it sounds like Chief’s will be the place to be for racing fans. Nashville Superspeedway will be the site for three straight days of racing May 29 through the 31. And on May 29, the NASCAR team that Michael Jordan co-owns (Denny Hamlin is also a co-owner), 23XI, will be hosting a fan event to help kick off the weekend’s festivities. The fan fest will […] The post Michael Jordan’s 23XI NASCAR Team Hosting Fan Fest At Chief’s During Nashville Superspeedway Weekend first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Two $15 Million Lawsuits Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate Over Deadly Plane Crash

More legal drama over the estate of Greg Biffle. The retired NASCAR driver was among 7 people killed in a deadly plane crash last December in North Carolina, which also claimed the life of his wife Cristina Grossu, his children Emma and Ryder, longtime NASCAR crew member Craig Wadsworth, and pilot Dennis Dutton and his son Jack Dutton. Earlier this year, the NTSB released their preliminary report on the crash and shed more light on the final moments of the […] The post Two $15 Million Lawsuits Filed Against Greg Biffle Estate Over Deadly Plane Crash first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Every Day Is A Dale Earnhardt Day” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He Doesn’t Get Sad On His Dad’s Birthday

Reflecting on what would have been his legendary father’s 75th birthday. On April 29th, 1951, an icon was born as  Dale Earnhardt came into the world to Ralph and Martha Earnhardt in Kannapolis, North Carolina. The son of a racing legend himself, Dale was born into a racing family, and he spent his life behind the wheel of a car and ultimately became the legend we all know and love. And this past Wednesday, April 29th, 2026, we marked what […] The post “Every Day Is A Dale Earnhardt Day” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He Doesn’t Get Sad On His Dad’s Birthday first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Bystander Says Viral Story About Dianna Russini’s “Heroic” Car Crash Rescue Was Greatly Exaggerated

It’s increasingly difficult to separate fact and fiction when it comes to the Dianna Russini and Mike Vrabel scandal. Just when you think the story surrounding the former sports insider and the New England Patriots head coach can’t get any crazier, another layer is peeled back. It’s the sports story that just keeps on giving… even though both parties would probably prefer for it to all go away. The avalanche of drama started when photos, first published by Page Six, surfaced […] The post Bystander Says Viral Story About Dianna Russini’s “Heroic” Car Crash Rescue Was Greatly Exaggerated first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Chief’s On Broadway And Field & Stream To Sponsor 23XI Racing Driver Corey Heim In Nashville NASCAR Cup Series Race

Eric Church fans, you know who to root for. Iconic outdoors brand Field & Stream, as well as Chief’s on Broadway, the downtown Nashville bar owned by Church, have teamed up to sponsor the #67 car of 23XI Racing driver Corey Heim in the upcoming Cracker Barrel 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway. It will be the second time Chief’s has been on the car for Heim, after sponsoring the part-time driver last year at Nashville in this […] The post Chief’s On Broadway And Field & Stream To Sponsor 23XI Racing Driver Corey Heim In Nashville NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dennis Quaid-Led NASCAR Series “Thunder Road” Officially Green Lit At AMC

The upcoming NASCAR drama series has officially been green lit at AMC. Racing fans will soon be able to take in the fictional story of Duane Whitlock and the Whitlock family, and Dennis Quad will be in the starring role. He’ll play a driver known by the nickname “The Wrecking Ball,” who is apparently a legend that’s famous for stock car racing and running moonshine in hill country. That would lead one to believe that the series will be set […] The post Dennis Quaid-Led NASCAR Series “Thunder Road” Officially Green Lit At AMC first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Search Warrants Reveal The Disgusting Message Allegedly Sent To Greg Biffle’s Email After His Death

It keeps getting worse. Search warrants are revealing new information surrounding the break-in at the home of retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, just a month after he and his wife and two children were killed in a tragic plane crash in North Carolina. According to a police report from the Iredell County Sheriff’s Department, the burglary at Biffle’s Mooresville, North Carolina home was reported by Cathy Grossu, who was Biffle’s mother-in-law and the mother of his wife Cristina Grossu. The […] The post Search Warrants Reveal The Disgusting Message Allegedly Sent To Greg Biffle’s Email After His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar Shut Down His Local Chili’s After Winning His First NASCAR Cup Series Race

Celebratory Triple Dippers? Sign me up. Carson Hocevar finally broke through for his first NASCAR Cup Series win this past weekend in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway in his 91st Cup Series start. After the race, the 23-year old pulled off one of the most electric celebrations I’ve ever seen when he drove around the track hanging out the window of his #77 Chili’s car for Spire Motorsports while hanging out the window and saluting fans. RIDE THE […] The post Carson Hocevar Shut Down His Local Chili’s After Winning His First NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing?

As it turns out, Carson Hocevar has always been a bit of a rule breaker. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsportsfirst – whose racing style often draws comparisons to the late, great Dale Earnhardt Jr. – secured his first career NASCAR Cup Series win this past weekend in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. It’s been a long time coming for Hocevar, and by that, I mean he’s been waiting for this moment ever since he […] The post Did You Know NASCAR Once Stepped In To Stop A Then 13-Year-Old Carson Hocevar From Racing? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars Allegedly Stolen From Greg Biffle’s Bank Accounts Following His Death

Throw them under the jail. We’re learning more about the break-in at retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle‘s North Carolina home following his tragic death last December – and as it turns out, that wasn’t the only theft these lowlives carried out. Early this year, officials revealed that burglars had broken into Biffle’s home in Mooresville, North Carolina back in early January, less than a month after the retired NASCAR driver was killed in a plane crash along with his wife […] The post Hundreds Of Thousands Of Dollars Allegedly Stolen From Greg Biffle’s Bank Accounts Following His Death first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Was Able To Smoke On His Race Bus Without Anybody Knowing It

I think the real reason he hid it was because he was afraid of his dad… and I don’t blame him one bit. Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spoken before on his various podcasts about how he used to be a hardcore smoker, though a lot of people didn’t know because he went out of his way to try and hide it, and it sounds like he did a pretty good job at it. Even his wife, Amy, was surprised to […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Reveals How He Was Able To Smoke On His Race Bus Without Anybody Knowing It first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Stephen A. Smith Slams Joey Logano Over Comments On “Athlete” Debate: “Can We Grow Up?”

Not backing down. Stephen A. Smith started quite the firestorm in the NASCAR community last week when he dismissed NASCAR drivers by claiming that they’re not “athletes.” During a discussion on his Mad Dog Sports Radio show on SiriusXM, Smith was discussing NBA star LeBron James and where he ranks on the list of all-time great athletes when it comes to longevity. And later on in the show, someone suggested that 7-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty should be on that […] The post Stephen A. Smith Slams Joey Logano Over Comments On “Athlete” Debate: “Can We Grow Up?” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Tony Stewart Asked Bass Pro Shop Founder Johnny Morris To Build An 8,400-Gallon Aquarium In His Home

Like walking into a Bass Pro Shop. Tony Stewart is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, and an avid outdoorsman. Smoke retired from full-time Cup Series racing in 2016, but he still keeps himself busy with his NHRA drag racing team, along with his wife and fellow racer Leah Pruett. After his wife announced in 2024 that she was pregnant with their first child, Tony took over her seat and was named […] The post Tony Stewart Asked Bass Pro Shop Founder Johnny Morris To Build An 8,400-Gallon Aquarium In His Home first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Talladega Superspeedway Shares What The Infield Crowd Left Behind In Hilarious Thread: “Not Happy With What I Found”

A tradition unlike any other… Talladega Superspeedway sharing what the infield fans left behind. This past weekend was Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. The race track is one of the most cherished venues in all of NASCAR, and it delivered some iconic moments yet again. Carson Hocevar scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win there, and there was a big time wreck that knocked out at least 26 cars from the competition. Here’s a video of that, in […] The post Talladega Superspeedway Shares What The Infield Crowd Left Behind In Hilarious Thread: “Not Happy With What I Found” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment

Not doing anything to quiet the comparisons. Carson Hocevar scored his first career NASCAR Cup Series win yesterday in the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Speedway. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports has been knocking on the door of his first win for a while now. He finished a then-career best 2nd at Nashville last year, and has consistently been at the front of the field over the past couple seasons. But like any young driver, Hocevar […] The post Carson Hocevar’s Talladega Celebration Draws Comparisons To Iconic Dale Earnhardt Moment first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Did You Know NASCAR Driver Tyler Reddick’s Grandfather Founded A Well-Known Country Record Label?

Could have had a career in the music business if the whole racing thing didn’t work out. Tyler Reddick is one of the hottest drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series right now. The driver of the #45 car for 23XI Racing, which is co-owned by fellow NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin and NBA legend Michael Jordan, is currently leading the points standings and has already won five races this season. (In fact, his worst finish of the season so far is […] The post Did You Know NASCAR Driver Tyler Reddick’s Grandfather Founded A Well-Known Country Record Label? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR CEO Confirms They Won’t Ban Carson Hocevar’s Electric Victory Celebration

Keep on riding the ‘dente. Carson Hocevar gave us what may have been the greatest celebration in the history of NASCAR today after winning his first ever Cup Series race at the Jack Link’s 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The driver of the #77 car for Spire Motorsports has been knocking on the door of his first win for a while now. He finished a then-career best 2nd at Nashville last year, and has consistently been at the front of the […] The post NASCAR CEO Confirms They Won’t Ban Carson Hocevar’s Electric Victory Celebration first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race

‘Dega, baby. The NASCAR Cup Series is at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama this weekend for the Jack Link’s 500, and as is usually the case at the sport’s biggest track, you never really know what’s going to happen. The first stage of the race was a fuel mileage game, with teams playing different strategies to make it to the end of the stage. Ryan Preece led a group of Fords to win the first stage, but it wasn’t long into […] The post The Big One Strikes At Talladega & Collects At Least 26 Cars During NASCAR Cup Series Race first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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