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America might have just found their new favorite tennis player if Amanda Anisimova really was drinking a beer on the job. We’re currently in the dog days of the sports calendar, and with nothing really on but baseball and WNBA (which is a mess right now), the social media world is turning their attention to tennis. Specifically, a match between American tennis pro Amanda Anisimova and Filipino star Alex Eala that happened earlier this week at the Cincinnati Open. During […] The post Was American Tennis Pro, Amanda Anisimova, Drinking Beer During A Match At The Cincinnati Open? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Safe to say Jayden Daniels is just going to have to deal with seeing his number on the field. In case you missed, the quarterback for the Washington Commanders suffered what may be the greatest self-inflicted wound to his reputation that we’ve ever seen last week when he sent a cease and desist letter to LSU, demanding that they stop using his name, image and likeness in their promotional materials. According to a spokesman for Daniels, the demand came because […] The post LSU Social Media Appears To Take A Not-So-Subtle Jab At Their Former QB Jayden Daniels After Jersey Number Controversy first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Maybe a bit of an overreaction… It was quite the weekend for Kyle Larson. The driver of the #5 car for Hendrick Motorsports finished 6th on Saturday in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway, a much-needed good run after wrecks the past two races during the Brickyard 400 and the Iowa Corn 350. But that wasn’t the only race he ran on Saturday. Larson is also a prolific dirt track racer and had qualified on the pole for […] The post A Fan Was So Mad About Kyle Larson Getting A Police Escort To A Race That He Burned All His Merch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Yikes… Whether you call yourself a fan of Pat McAfee or not, there’s no denying that the 38-year-old has really carved out a lane for himself. He flipped a punting career in the NFL, which netted him two Pro Bowl appearances and an All-Pro nod, into a sports media empire. And now, he’s one of the faces of ESPN, all while having the freedom to do whatever he wants on the sports network. He’s the biggest personality in all of sports, being […] The post Pat McAfee’s New “Bro-Country” Anthem, “Blue Collar Symphony,” is Getting Destroyed By His Own Fans first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The internet has had a field day (more like a field week) poking fun at Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels. It’s been a rough couple of days for the former LSU standout. But no need to feel bad for the 25-year-old NFL star… he and his team brought this online firestorm upon themselves. All of the “Number 5” memes that have taken over social media this past week stem from an actual cease and desist that Daniels sent his alma […] The post The Very Best Of The Jayden Daniels Number 5 Memes first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Doesn’t seem to be letting the media outrage bother her. Over the past year or so, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has become one of the most recognizable faces of the WNBA. Obviously being teammates with Caitlin Clark doesn’t hurt, but the Missouri native has exploded on social media – and of course, over the past few weeks, has found herself at the center of a firestorm for speaking out against biological men playing in women’s sports. But Sophie has […] The post Sophie Cunningham Hops On A Bar And Sings “Courtesy Of The Red White & Blue” After Indiana Fever Game first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Who do they think their audience is? I’ll be honest, I don’t really watch the NBA so I didn’t know that schedule release videos were a thing over there. I know they’ve become a big deal in the NFL over the past couple years, but apparently NBA teams are doing them too now? Well it might be time for them to stop, because after this cringeworthy schedule release video from the Toronto Raptors, I think the entire concept of schedule […] The post Toronto Raptors Destroyed For Cringeworthy “Gossip Podcast” Schedule Release Video first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Stephen A. Smith has had it up to here with the WNBA. There’s no one that talks more about sports than Stephen A. Smith. He does get paid a lot of money to do so, but one might think that Smith could get a little burnt out blabbering about sports around the clock like he does. The man is on ESPN around the clock talking about every sport under the sun. Football game on? He’s there to talk about it. […] The post Stephen A. Smith Blasts WNBA Off-Court Drama In 26-Minute Rant: “The League Needs To Wake Up” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Continuing to honor the life and legacy of Kyle Busch. It’s been nearly 3 months since we lost the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, who passed away on May 21 following a battle with pneumonia that eventually progressed into sepsis. Busch’s #8 car for Richard Childress Racing was renumbered to the #33 and has been driven by Austin Hill since his death. And throughout the summer there have been plenty of tributes to the late NASCAR legend. From his #8 […] The post “He’s Gone, We’re Not Going To Get Him Back” — Kurt Busch Gets Emotional Talking About Kyle’s Shocking Death In First Sit Down Interview Since He Passed first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

One of the rare situations where a first year driver in NASCAR won’t be eligible for the “Rookie of the Year” award. Corey Heim is already a force to be reckoned with on the racetrack. The 24-year old has only been running part time in NASCAR this season, but it was announced last month that the phenom will be replacing Riley Herbst and joining 23XI Racing full time next season. That was undoubtedly the right call by 23XI Racing, considering Heim […] The post NASCAR’s Rising Star, Corey Heim, Will Not Eligible For Rookie Of The Year Award… Here’s Why first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The WNBA is putting their foot down as former NBA players like Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White have declared for the W’s upcoming 2027 Draft. Regardless of if you are a WNBA fan or not, there’s a good chance you’ve heard the latest drama out of the league. It all started when Indiana Fever forward, Sophie Cunningham, came out in an interview and said she was against biological men playing women sports. In response, Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve […] The post WNBA Slams “Bad-Faith” NBA Players Declaring for Draft… But Admits They Still Haven’t Defined A Rule On Eligibility first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A fitting tribute at a track where Kyle had so much success. It’s been nearly 3 months since we lost two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch, who passed away on May 21 following a battle with pneumonia that eventually progressed into sepsis. Busch’s #8 car for Richard Childress Racing was renumbered to the #33 and has been driven by Austin Hill since his death. And throughout the summer there have been plenty of tributes to the late NASCAR legend, from his #8 […] The post M&M’s To Return To NASCAR To Pay Tribute To Kyle Busch At Bristol first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Needs to get over himself. Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is apparently upset with his former school, and is demanding that LSU stop using his name, image and likeness in their promotional material – all because another player is now wearing his #5 jersey on the field. Daniels played at LSU from 2022-2023 after transferring from Arizona State. The quarterback led the Tigers to a 10-4 record during his first season in Baton Rouge, ultimately losing to Georgia in the […] The post Jayden Daniels Sends A Cease & Desist To LSU Because He Feels “Disrespected” That Another Player Is Wearing His Number first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Roll MF’n Wave. We’re still a couple weeks away from the long-awaited start of college football season, but I think it’s safe to say we may have just gotten one of the greatest uniform reveals of the season – and maybe of all time – thanks to Tulane University. Now, am I a little biased because Tulane happens to be my alma mater? Sure. And do I also ride in a Mardi Gras parade every year? Yes. And do I […] The post Tulane Just Dropped What Might Be The Greatest – And Most Petty – College Football Uniforms Of All Time first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Never gets old. The 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame inducted their newest members last night in a ceremony honoring this year’s class, which included Drew Brees (Who Dat!), Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly, Adam Vinatieri, and Roger Craig. While the event is always emotional for the inductees, Vinatieri took the opportunity to lighten the mood a little bit with his speech – and take a shot at his former coach. Vinatieri is one of the greatest kickers in NFL history, […] The post Adam Vinatieri Roasts Bill Belichick (And His Girlfriend) During Hall Of Fame Induction Speech first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Everybody else is at this point. Country music is obviously having a big moment right now, recently even landing the top 5 spots on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100 chart for the first time ever. (Although maybe all 5 shouldn’t REALLY be considered country songs…) Over the past few years we’ve seen a ton of pop artists make the jump to country music, whether that’s a long-term career move like seems to be the case with Post Malone or simply artists […] The post Apparently Travis Kelce Wants To Release A Country Album Now Too first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

This is about as angry as you’ll ever see Stephen A. Smith… and that’s certainly saying something. There’s no one that talks more about sports than Stephen A. Smith. He does get paid a lot of money to do so, but one might think that Smith could get a little burnt out blabbering about sports around the clock like he does. At the very least, the quantity of content that he puts out sometimes has to mean there’s a lack […] The post “You Coach A FEMALE Basketball Team”: Stephen A. Smith Eviscerates Minnesota Lynx Coach, Cheryl Reeve, For Undermining League With Selfish Political T-Shirt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

She crushes it every time. This morning, it was announced that Carrie Underwood would return to sing the Sunday Night Football anthem for the 14th straight year. Unlike last year, which was filmed at The Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas, this season’s open will feature scenes in the recording studio, an intimate, smaller music venue and a concert at a packed stadium, according to People. Carrie says that this year’s rendition captures the “heart of rock ‘n’ roll,” and says it’s […] The post WATCH: Every Era Of Carrie Underwood’s Iconic ‘Sunday Night Football’ Openers As She Heads Into 14th Straight Year first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

The Las Vegas Raiders might be used to losing on the football field, but off of it, they are making some very winner-like moves… the latest being how they delivered season tickets to season ticket holders. Coming off an abysmal 3-14 season last year, the Raiders and their fans are looking for anything to be excited about. One bright spot they can look towards is their rookie quarterback, Fernando Mendoza. They paired him with their splashy draft pick from last […] The post The Las Vegas Raiders Continue To Set A New Standard For Season Ticket Packages first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

There may be separation of church and state, but judging by this latest post from the Jacksonville Jaguars, it doesn’t appear there’s a separation of church and the NFL. Believe it or not, we’re only six weeks away from the return of the NFL. Soon, footballs will be flying, bets will be placed, and games will be decided by the one player on the team who actually uses their foot. Training camps are ramping up all across the country, fantasy […] The post Jacksonville Jaguars Get Fans Talking With “God Is Good… All The Time” Post first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Sounds like Dale Earnhardt Jr. is on board. Last week, the Hollywood Reporter revealed that a Days of Thunder sequel officially has the green light, or the green flag, I guess, and will be directed by Jonathan Levine, with Tom Cruise once again set to star in the movie, as he did the original. There have been plenty of rumors swirling over the last several months that a Days of Thunder remake is on the horizon, and of course, Tom Cruise […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says The Producers Behind ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ Are “Doing Homework” To Make It As Authentic As Possible first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Not good, Jim. Tony Romo, the former Cowboy great and current NFL announcer, got pulled over for suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence… and it may or may not have had to do with his golf game. It’s always a bummer to see high profile individuals arrested for something that’s very avoidable, and quite dangerous to those around them. I don’t have to sit here and tell you how irresponsible driving while under the influence is. Some […] The post It Certainly Looks Like Tony Romo Was Arrested For DUI Immediately After Shooting 35-Over In A Golf Tournament first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A lot of big names going to be available to choose from. Alex Bowman announced yesterday that he plans to retire from the NASCAR Cup Series after the 2027 season. The driver of the #48 car for Hendrick Motorsports has been the subject of quite a bit of rumors and speculation over the past couple of years, given his relative lack of success compared to his teammates, Kyle Larson, William Byron and Chase Elliott, as well as a series of […] The post Who Will Drive The #48 Car For Hendrick Motorsports In 2028 Now That Alex Bowman Has Announced His Retirement? first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Hear that? It’s the collective sound of all of the haters and the losers that were saying the 2026 World Cup would be a failure because it was being primarily hosted by the U.S. shedding tears. The 2026 World Cup really just revealed what us Americans knew all along… the United States of America is the greatest country in the world.  The largest single-sport tournament in the world was nothing short of spectacular, and proved once again that sports is […] The post FIFA Announces 2026 World Cup Was Highest Ever Attended Event In The Tournament’s History first appeared on Whiskey Riff.