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Jason Kelce Just Won A NASCAR Race…As A Pit Crew Member

How many side quests does this guy have? Ever since Jason Kelce wrapped up his Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he’s seemingly been everywhere. He of course has his New Heights podcast with his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, but he also signed a massive broadcasting deal with ESPN that has seen the network send him to cover…well, pretty much everything. Earlier this month there was a big debate around whether or not we’ve reached the […] The post Jason Kelce Just Won A NASCAR Race…As A Pit Crew Member first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Georgia Tight End Oscar Delp’s Dog Stole The Show (And His Seat) During The NFL Draft

He just wanted his spot back. The 2026 NFL Draft has wrapped up, with 257 college football players learning which NFL them they’ll be playing for next season. But it wasn’t a player who stole the show and gave us one of the best moments of the draft: It was a dog. One of my favorite parts of watching the draft is seeing the reactions of the players and their families as they hear their name called. While some players […] The post Georgia Tight End Oscar Delp’s Dog Stole The Show (And His Seat) During The NFL Draft first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Major Shakeup: NASCAR CEO Jim France Is Stepping Down

That’ll send shockwaves through the garage. NASCAR CEO Jim France, who has served as the leader of the sport since 2018, will be stepping down and replaced by current President Steve O’Donnell, according to a report from Jordan Bianchi with The Athletic. The move is expected to be announced to teams ahead of this weekend’s Jack Links 500 at Talladega Superspeedway. The 81-year old France is the son of NASCAR founder Bill France, and along with his brother Bill France Jr. […] The post Major Shakeup: NASCAR CEO Jim France Is Stepping Down first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011

Jimmie Johnson will forever be grateful for the help that he got from Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Talladega in 2011. We’re just days away from action at the Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Nebraska. The iconic race track has provided so many big moments for the sport of NASCAR (and one massive hit for Eric Church), and this Sunday, the annual racetrack will surely frame yet another finish for the books. Racing fans likely remember that one of those classic, Talladega […] The post Why Jimmie Johnson Sent Dale Earnhardt Jr. 50 Cases Of Beer After Winning At Talladega In 2011 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Sherrone Moore’s Former Mistress Paige Shiver Tearfully Reveals That He Got Her Pregnant During Their Affair

Telling her story for the first time. Paige Shiver, the former mistress of Sherrone Moore, is opening up on her experience for the first time since the now-ex coach was fired from the University of Michigan and arrested on a slew of charges. Moore pled no contest last month to one charge of trespassing and one charge of malicious use of a telecommunications device after initially being charged with felony home invasion and misdemeanor charges of stalking and breaking and […] The post Sherrone Moore’s Former Mistress Paige Shiver Tearfully Reveals That He Got Her Pregnant During Their Affair first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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INSANE Dianna Russini Tweet About Her Son “Michael” Resurfaces Amidst Scandal With Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel

The scandalous NFL story that just keeps on giving. Every time you think there’s nothing else that can come out about reporter Dianna Russini (former reporter now) and current New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel, another layer is peeled back. Just in case you’ve somehow missed out on this story, it all got started when photos, first published by Page Six, surfaced a couple weeks ago showing Vrabel holding hands and lounging in a pool with the reporter on a […] The post INSANE Dianna Russini Tweet About Her Son “Michael” Resurfaces Amidst Scandal With Patriots Head Coach Mike Vrabel first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Heartwarming Reason Projected #1 Pick Fernando Mendoza Won’t Be At The NFL Draft

He won’t be in Pittsburgh…but it’s for the best possible reason. The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight at 8 PM eastern, and there’s not a whole lot of drama surrounding who’s going to be the top overall pick. Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza is pretty much guaranteed to picked at #1 by the Las Vegas Raiders, who are in desperate need of a quarterback after moving on from Geno Smith following the 2025 season. The Raiders signed Kirk Cousins to […] The post The Heartwarming Reason Projected #1 Pick Fernando Mendoza Won’t Be At The NFL Draft first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Greg Biffle’s Yacht – “Checkered Past” – Is Still Sitting At A Marina In Daytona Beach

Such a sad reminder of the life that was lost late last year. It was back on December 18 that the world lost NASCAR legend Greg Biffle. The former NASCAR driver and six others – his wife, Cristina Grossu; their 5-year old son Ryder; his 14-year old daughter (from a previous marriage) Emma; Dennis Dutton and his son, Jack; and Craig Wadsworth – passed away after a private Cessna Citation II with tail number N257BW crashed just minutes after taking […] The post Greg Biffle’s Yacht – “Checkered Past” – Is Still Sitting At A Marina In Daytona Beach first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Throwback To Russell Wilson’s Ex-Wife Thinking She Was Set For Life After He Was Drafted By The Seattle Seahawks

This one’s always worth a throwback on Draft Day. For NFL fans, there’s nothing better to get the football juices flowing – in April – than the NFL Draft. Tonight, three straight days of drafting will kick off in the springtime tradition that effectively sets the reset button and pushes the National Football League into a fresh, new season. If you think about it, it’s an event that’s specifically for the fans. This year, the draft is being hosted in […] The post Throwback To Russell Wilson’s Ex-Wife Thinking She Was Set For Life After He Was Drafted By The Seattle Seahawks first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Newly-Released Photos Show Then-Titans Coach Mike Vrabel Kissing Reporter Dianna Russini At A Bar In 2020

And there it is. I figured there was more coming from the scandal surrounding New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel when he announced late last night that he would be missing day 3 of the NFL Draft to attend counseling, following the release of photos showing the married coach with now-former NFL reporter for The Athletic, Dianna Russini. The photos, first published by Page Six, surfaced a couple weeks ago showing Vrabel holding hands and lounging in a pool with the […] The post Newly-Released Photos Show Then-Titans Coach Mike Vrabel Kissing Reporter Dianna Russini At A Bar In 2020 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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New England Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Will Miss Night 3 Of The NFL Draft To Seek Counseling

Is something else about to drop? It seemed like New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel was going to be able to move on from the recent scandal surrounding photos of the married coach getting close with now-former NFL reporter for The Athletic, Dianna Russini. The photos first, published by Page Six, surfaced a couple weeks ago and showing Vrabel holding hands and lounging in a pool with the (also married) reporter on a rooftop in Sedona, Arizona. New England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel […] The post New England Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Will Miss Night 3 Of The NFL Draft To Seek Counseling first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Colorado Rockies Fan Risks Life & Limb For Most Dangerous Foul Ball Catch of the Year

Talk about laying it all out on the line. Is it possible for a fan in the stands to have the catch of the year in Major League Baseball? Yes, I know that the pro athletes out on the field make extraordinary plays look routine. But I’m telling you… this video of a fan catching a foul ball at the Colorado Rockies-San Diego Padres game is one of the most impressive grabs I’ve ever seen. Anyone that has ever attended […] The post Colorado Rockies Fan Risks Life & Limb For Most Dangerous Foul Ball Catch of the Year first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Team Calls Out Stephen A. Smith After He Says Drivers Aren’t Athletes: “Step Out Of That Studio”

The age-old debate… NASCAR drivers are constantly dealing with people questioning whether they’re actually “athletes.” The argument from critics usually goes something like, “Well anybody can drive a car.” But I don’t think these people realize exactly what it takes to drive a race car 180 mph for 4 hours within inches of 36 other cars on a racetrack with 20 degrees of banking. That’s a little different than your Sunday drive to Dunkin Donuts. That’s like saying football players […] The post NASCAR Team Calls Out Stephen A. Smith After He Says Drivers Aren’t Athletes: “Step Out Of That Studio” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Driver, Patrick Staropoli, Leads A Double Life… As An Eye Surgeon

This NASCAR driver didn’t quit his day job. 36-year-old Patrick Staropoli is one of the more interesting figures in all of sports. Why? Because not only is Staropoli the driver of the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series… he’s also an eye surgeon. That’s right. There’s a NASCAR driver out there with a PhD, and his name is Patrick Staropoli. He even puts “Dr. Patrick Staropoli” on his name rail, since he’s a retina […] The post NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Driver, Patrick Staropoli, Leads A Double Life… As An Eye Surgeon first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Strong Feelings About A Possible Change Coming To NASCAR: “Hope This Never Happens”

NASCAR needs Dale Jr. to save them from themselves. Every time I get some hope that NASCAR leadership is finally listening to fans and moving back in the right direction, it seems like they step on their own feet and end up falling flat on their face. The sport has faced quite a few problems with their Gen 7 (or Next Gen) Cup Series car since it debuted back in 2022. The car was meant to save teams money by […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Strong Feelings About A Possible Change Coming To NASCAR: “Hope This Never Happens” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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San Francisco 49ers GM Says AI Is Being Used For NFL Draft Prep: “If You Aren’t Using It, You’re Already Behind”

The artificial intelligence era is officially underway in the NFL. From my experience, there are two type of people in this world: those who are embracing AI, and those who don’t want anything to do with it. The technology is being presented to the public as life changing, and while it does have the power to be beneficial, not everyone is having positive experiences with it. Just ask the over 70,000 people in the tech space that have been laid […] The post San Francisco 49ers GM Says AI Is Being Used For NFL Draft Prep: “If You Aren’t Using It, You’re Already Behind” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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New England Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Says He Had Some “Difficult Conversations” With Family After Dianna Russini Photos

Finally addressing the elephant in the room. New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the swirling scandal surrounding himself and former NFL reporter for The Athletic Dianna Russini for the first time during a press conference today, weeks after photos showing the married coach holding hands and appearing close to the (also married) reporter on a rooftop in Sedona, Arizona. Vrabel, who led the Patriots to the Super Bowl this past season in his first season with the team, can […] The post New England Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel Says He Had Some “Difficult Conversations” With Family After Dianna Russini Photos first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“I Talk A LOT Of Trash To Him” — Denny Hamlin Explains His Reaction In Viral Video With Michael Jordan

Well, if you’re going to talk trash to Michael Jordon, this is kind of what you deserve. This past weekend at Kansas Speedway during the NASCAR Cup Series race, Denny Hamlin found himself battling his own driver at the end of the race, which Tyler Reddick ultimately won. But his boss, Denny, was ahead with just a handful of laps to go, though Reddick managed to run him down and even pass his boss – before he ran out of […] The post “I Talk A LOT Of Trash To Him” — Denny Hamlin Explains His Reaction In Viral Video With Michael Jordan first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The NFL Is Trying To Crack Down On Prank Calls During This Year’s Draft

Trying to prevent a repeat of last year. The 2026 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 23, and hundreds of players will be waiting with their phones to get the call from their next time. But over the past few years, a number of players have also gotten prank calls claiming to be from NFL teams on draft night. The most high-profile incident, obviously, came last year when Shedeur Sanders got a call pretending to be from New Orleans Saints […] The post The NFL Is Trying To Crack Down On Prank Calls During This Year’s Draft first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kyle Busch Reveals Which Of His Fellow NASCAR Drivers Are On His “Hate List”

I figured the list would be longer, to be honest. Kyle Busch is a polarizing figure in NASCAR. For most of his career, I think it’s safe to say he was one of the most hated drivers in the Cup Series thanks to his hard-nosed racing and unapologetic – and even defiant – attitude. He rubbed people the wrong way, but he won races. A lot of them. Over the past few years, Kyle has struggled to find the same […] The post Kyle Busch Reveals Which Of His Fellow NASCAR Drivers Are On His “Hate List” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Daniel Dye To Make His NASCAR Cup Series Debut Weeks After Being Suspended From Truck Series For Livestream Comments

Getting a fresh start. Daniel Dye is a free agent after leaving his NASCAR Truck Series ride earlier this month following what ended up being a two week suspension for comments the former Kaulig Racing driver made on a livestream. The whole situation started while Dye was opening trading cards during a livestream on shopping platform Whatnot when he began discussing a conversation he had with IndyCar driver David Malukas, who drives the #12 car for Team Penske. While doing […] The post Daniel Dye To Make His NASCAR Cup Series Debut Weeks After Being Suspended From Truck Series For Livestream Comments first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Nashville Will Reportedly Host Super Bowl LXIV In 2030: “Signed & Ready To Go”

Is the “Music City Super Bowl” a done deal? Many have assumed that Nashville would be a prime candidate to host the “Big Game” once they get their new, indoor Nissan Stadium up and running. It’s set to be complete in 2027, and once it is, the city will be an immediate contender for some of the world’s biggest events. The enclosed stadium will be located on the East Bank of Nashville, close to where the existing Nissan Stadium stands. […] The post Nashville Will Reportedly Host Super Bowl LXIV In 2030: “Signed & Ready To Go” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Denny Hamlin Clearly Wasn’t In The Mood For Michael Jordan’s Trash Talk After Getting Beaten By His Own Team At Kansas

He wanted to win that one for himself. It’s gotta be a little strange for Tyler Reddick and Denny Hamlin to find themselves racing each other for the win at the end of a NASCAR Cup Series race. Denny, of course, drives the #11 car for Joe Gibbs Racing, but is also the co-owner of 23XI Racing alongside NBA legend Michael Jordan, and owns the #45 car of Tyler Reddick along with the #23 car of Bubba Wallace and the […] The post Denny Hamlin Clearly Wasn’t In The Mood For Michael Jordan’s Trash Talk After Getting Beaten By His Own Team At Kansas first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“I Can Make His Life Hell” – Kyle Busch Wasn’t Happy With Comments Denny Hamlin Made About Him On His Podcast

I guess the good news for Denny is he’ll have to catch him first. It’s no secret that it’s been a tough couple of years for two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch. Busch moved to Richard Childress Racing back in 2023 after 15 seasons at Joe Gibbs Racing, and initially it seemed like things were going to work out well for both sides with three wins in the first 15 races. But since then, things have gone south for […] The post “I Can Make His Life Hell” – Kyle Busch Wasn’t Happy With Comments Denny Hamlin Made About Him On His Podcast first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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