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Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He’s So Impressed By Brexton Busch Stepping Up To Honor His Father, Late NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch

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He’s a very impressive kid. In May, NASCAR legend Kyle Busch sadly passed away at the age of 41, on May 21st, 2026, due to pneumonia that progressed into sepsis. It was very sudden, and he left behind his wife, Samantha, and two children, Brexton (11) and Lennix (4), as well as his parents and fellow race car driver in his brother, Kurt Busch. And this past Friday, more than NASCAR 10,000 fans gathered at Charlotte Motor Speedway for a Celebration of Life […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. On Why He’s So Impressed By Brexton Busch Stepping Up To Honor His Father, Late NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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New York Giants QB Jameis Winston Is On A Generational Run Of “Jameis-Isms”

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There’s no other way to say it… New York Giants QB Jameis Winston is a national treasure. The easiest way to explain the 32-year-old football player is that he’s the “People’s Quarterback.” You’d be hard pressed to find someone that dislikes “Famous Jameis.” He entered into all of our lives as a young playmaker at Florida State University, and he even brought a championship to the Seminoles in 2014. Many thought Winston’s success at the collegiate level would translate directly […] The post New York Giants QB Jameis Winston Is On A Generational Run Of “Jameis-Isms” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Surely That Should Reduce It” — Dale Jr. Weighs In After Greensboro Police Shut Down Iconic “Raise Hell, Praise Dale” Speeding Excuse

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How is that not a valid reason? I thought this was America… If you’re a NASCAR fan, then you’ve probably heard race fans throw out the phrase “Raise hell, praise Dale” a time or two. It’s a way to honor the late, great Dale Earnhardt who got his start racing his hometown of Kannapolis, North Carolina, first working on cars with his father, Ralph Earnhardt, who was also a pretty legendary race car driver. He went on to become the […] The post “Surely That Should Reduce It” — Dale Jr. Weighs In After Greensboro Police Shut Down Iconic “Raise Hell, Praise Dale” Speeding Excuse first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Took “Earnhardt” Off His Race Car Because Of A Legal Battle With His Stepmother Over His Use Of The Name

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Wonder why nobody likes her… There may be no greater villain for NASCAR fans than Teresa Earnhardt, the widow of the legendary Dale Earnhardt and stepmother to Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sorry, Dale Jr. Apparently “Earnhardt” is trademarked. Teresa was the third wife of the Intimidator and the niece of legendary NASCAR driver Tommy Houston, who met Earnhardt at the track back in the 1970s before the two were married in 1982. But on February 18, 2001, Teresa inherited another role […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Took “Earnhardt” Off His Race Car Because Of A Legal Battle With His Stepmother Over His Use Of The Name first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR CEO Says Tom Cruise Wanted To Actually Run A Race For ‘Days Of Thunder 2’

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Cole Trickle out on the track during a race? I’d watch. Last month, Tom Cruise announced that Days of Thunder 2 is officially in production and coming in 2028, where he will reprise his role as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, with co-star Anne Hathaway as a team owner and engineer. They shared the news via a post on Instagram, as they banter back and forth about how to reveal it, before eventually getting out of the way and revealing a […] The post NASCAR CEO Says Tom Cruise Wanted To Actually Run A Race For ‘Days Of Thunder 2’ first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Dale Got To See God’s Faithfulness Through My Life” — Former Realtree Cameraman Tells Story Of Miraculous Hunt With Dale Earnhardt

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Now that’s how you get a deer. I’ve heard so many great stories about Dale Earnhardt over the years, but this one has to be the most powerful. The seven-time NASCAR Cup Series championship was an avid hunter, though he didn’t like people shooting the deer on his property… those were like his pets. And during a sermon at Dovestone Church in Covington, Georgia, recently, former Realtree cameraman Chad Sanders recalled an incredible story about hunting with Dale many years […] The post “Dale Got To See God’s Faithfulness Through My Life” — Former Realtree Cameraman Tells Story Of Miraculous Hunt With Dale Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Former ‘SNL’ Star Thinks Show Was Planning A Mike Ditka Tribute… But It Didn’t Air

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Saturday Night Live may have apparently planned – and then canceled – a tribute to the late, great Mike Ditka. It was late last week when the world learned that the former NFL Hall of Famer and legendary Chicago Bears coach, Mike Ditka, had passed away at the age of 86. During his playing days, Ditka was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champion. His accomplishments on the football field led him to be the first […] The post Former ‘SNL’ Star Thinks Show Was Planning A Mike Ditka Tribute… But It Didn’t Air first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Legendary Chicago Bears Coach, Mike Ditka, Passes Away At Age 86

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The iconic Chicago Bears coach and former player, Mike Ditka, has sadly passed away at the age of 86 years old. During his playing days, Ditka was a five-time Pro Bowler and two-time first-team All-Pro and Super Bowl champion. His accomplishments on the football field led him to be the first ever tight end to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Following his playing career, he became a legend as the head coach of the Chicago Bears. He […] The post Legendary Chicago Bears Coach, Mike Ditka, Passes Away At Age 86 first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Tony Dungy Thinks NBC Fired Him Because He Was Outspoken About His Faith: “I’m Always Going To Do That”

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When NBC sent Tony Dungy packing, they said it was a youthful revamp of Football Night In America. The former NFL head coach and analyst for over 17 years thinks something else had to do with it. The two time Super Bowl winner (one as a coach, one as a player) was a staple of NBC’s Sunday Night Football across two decades. He brought expertise and experience to the network’s pregame, halftime and postgame shows… that is until NBC wanted […] The post Tony Dungy Thinks NBC Fired Him Because He Was Outspoken About His Faith: “I’m Always Going To Do That” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“It Was Hurtful” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls His Dad Cheering Against His Washington Redskins In The 1984 Super Bowl

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Dang, Dale. Dale Earnhardt Jr.  has talked extensively about his complex, at best, relationship with his dad Dale Earnhardt, on his Dale Jr. Download podcast, and the Earnhardt children actually a pretty difficult childhood compared to what most people probably think. Their relationship with their dad seemed to be strained for most of their lives. But naturally, Dale Jr. wanted to be just like his dad and race, though he sometimes had difficulty voicing that, especially when he was younger. And like many fathers […] The post “It Was Hurtful” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Recalls His Dad Cheering Against His Washington Redskins In The 1984 Super Bowl first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas & His Girlfriend Gia Duddy Tag A Guy’s Wife After He Mocked The Couple In Her Instagram Comments

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Well that escalated quickly. Gia Duddy, the influencer and infamous ex-girlfriend of former Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis, has moved on to another NFL player with her current boyfriend, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Andrei Iosivas. And it seems that the two are still a little sensitive about their relationship being out in the public. Duddy posted pictures of herself supporting her boyfriend at the Bengals game against the Jaguars over the weekend. And she was quick to defend her man […] The post Bengals WR Andrei Iosivas & His Girlfriend Gia Duddy Tag A Guy’s Wife After He Mocked The Couple In Her Instagram Comments first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Portland Trail Blazers Fire Newly-Hired Announcer Over Tweets From 2012… When He Was 15 Years Old

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I thought we were done with this kind of stuff? The Portland Trail Blazers announced yesterday that they had fired play-by-play announcer Braiden Bell – on the same day he was hired – after a local news station went all the way back to 2012 and discovered what they called “misogynistic” and “racist” tweets from Bell…who was 15 at the time. The tweets were brought to the attention of the NBA team by KGW reporter Devon Haskins, who reached out […] The post Portland Trail Blazers Fire Newly-Hired Announcer Over Tweets From 2012… When He Was 15 Years Old first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Gia Duddy Gets Dragged For Hating On Ohio While Dating A Bengals Player: “B**** I’m In Cincinnati”

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Gia Duddy – the infamous ex-girlfriend of former Tennessee Titans quarterback, Will Levis – is once again going viral. Only this time, she’s probably not going to like the reason for the virality. The world was introduced to Duddy during the 2023 NFL Draft, when former Kentucky QB Will Levis went sliding down the draft board. Gia was Levis’ girlfriend at the time, and the further he fell on draft night, the more and more he and his significant other […] The post Gia Duddy Gets Dragged For Hating On Ohio While Dating A Bengals Player: “B**** I’m In Cincinnati” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Dig Up Mike Tomlin’s Record Pre & Post Minecraft World… The Results Are Shocking

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Former NFL head coach Mike Tomlin may have been a little too into his Minecraft world. The coach that spent 19 seasons at the helm for the Pittsburgh Steelers was always known for being stoic, and never offering up too much during time with the media. Now, as he moves into his post-coaching career as an analyst, Tomlin has been more open about his personal life. Both his digital and real life, that is. It was earlier this month when […] The post Pittsburgh Steelers Fans Dig Up Mike Tomlin’s Record Pre & Post Minecraft World… The Results Are Shocking first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Team Owner, Crew Members Suspended After Attacking Corey Heim At Martinsville Hot Dog Stand

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Not going to be back at the track for a while after that one. A wild scene unfolded over the weekend during the ValleyStar Credit Union 300, a NASCAR Regional series late model race at Martinsville Speedway in Virginia. Caden Kvapil took the checkered flag, with Corey Heim and Treyten Lapcevich finishing 2nd and 3rd. But after crossing the finish line, Lapcevich apparently wasn’t happy with how Heim raced him in closing laps and took a left turn into the […] The post NASCAR Team Owner, Crew Members Suspended After Attacking Corey Heim At Martinsville Hot Dog Stand first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Unhinged New England Patriots Fans Flood The Comments Of QB Drake Maye’s Wife After Rough Start To The Season

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How quickly things change. Last year during their Super Bowl run, New England Patriots fans found who they thought was a new hero in quarterback Drake Maye. The UNC graduate was drafted third overall by the Patriots in 2024, and had a slow start to his career during his rookie season before returning in year two to lead the Patriots to a 14-3 record during the regular season and ultimately an AFC title that landed them in the Super Bowl. […] The post Unhinged New England Patriots Fans Flood The Comments Of QB Drake Maye’s Wife After Rough Start To The Season first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Tony Stewart Finally Tells The Story Of Pooping Himself (And Winning) During 2004 NASCAR Race At Watkins Glen

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Coming clean – no pun intended. Three time NASCAR Cup Series champion Tony Stewart is finally telling the story of one of the most infamous – and messy – wins during his 18 year career. Back in 2004, Tony Stewart took the checkered flag at Watkins Glen, but instead of heading to victory lane he immediately rushed to his motorhome after pooping himself during the race. The blowout occurred early in the race, with the broadcast reporting on lap 23 […] The post Tony Stewart Finally Tells The Story Of Pooping Himself (And Winning) During 2004 NASCAR Race At Watkins Glen first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Former NASCAR Driver Ordered To Pay $850k After Affair With Cup Series Spotter

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That’s a costly affair. A jury in Davidson County, North Carolina has awarded a woman $850k (actually $850,002 if we’re being specific) in her lawsuit against a former NASCAR driver who she accused of having an affair with her husband. The lawsuit was filed by Tracy Hughes, ex-wife of longtime NASCAR spotter Clayton Hughes who has spotted for drivers like Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Martin Truex Jr., and Michael McDowell. And he also spotted for former NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver […] The post Former NASCAR Driver Ordered To Pay $850k After Affair With Cup Series Spotter first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Viral Florida Fan Has Gained 25,000 Followers After Being Shown During Ole Miss Game

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The brand deals are about to be rolling in. A sorority girl who went viral after being shown on the broadcast during the matchup between the Florida Gators and the Ole Miss Rebels over the weekend got a major boost on social media after embracing her newfound internet fame. The camera cut to the closeup shot of the young lady in the stands while the Gators were on 2nd and goal while up 31-21 with 14 minutes left in the […] The post The Viral Florida Fan Has Gained 25,000 Followers After Being Shown During Ole Miss Game first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The MLB Is Reportedly Pushing To Host A Game In Grand Teton National Park… Not The Trump Administration

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Take me out to the… national park? You’ve heard of the “Field of Dreams Game,” right? The same organization that brought you that – corn fields and Kevin Costner and all – is reportedly looking into hosting a professional baseball contest at one of the United States’ most beautiful national parks: Grand Teton National Park. When tourists travel to Grand Teton National Park (located in northwest Wyoming), they are likely to see bald eagles and ospreys flying above, bighorn sheep […] The post The MLB Is Reportedly Pushing To Host A Game In Grand Teton National Park… Not The Trump Administration first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Cameraman Called Out For Zooming In On Blonde Florida Fan: “Knew Exactly What He Was Doing”

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Got bored of the game, eh? An ESPN cameraman was called out during the matchup between the Florida Gators and the Ole Miss Rebels for zooming in on a blonde Gators fan wearing a particularly low-cut black shirt. The camera cut to the closeup shot of the young lady in the stands while the Gators were on 2nd and goal while up 31-21 with 14 minutes left in the fourth quarter. And as the live shot cut to the fan, […] The post Cameraman Called Out For Zooming In On Blonde Florida Fan: “Knew Exactly What He Was Doing” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“I’m Pulse Girl” – Viral Green Bay Packers Fans Explains Why She Was Caught On Camera Checking Her Pulse

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The Green Bay Packers haven’t had the start to the season they were hoping for… but this NFL fan can take comfort in knowing that her favorite NFL team gifted her with 15 minutes of fame. There weren’t many positives for Packers fans to take away from Thursday Night’s matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The famous NFL franchise was at home at Lambeau Field, and favored to win over a Falcons team that, prior to Thursday Night Football, had not […] The post “I’m Pulse Girl” – Viral Green Bay Packers Fans Explains Why She Was Caught On Camera Checking Her Pulse first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“They Cut Your Headsets” – Steve Sarkisian Details Unexpected Logistics Of Donald Trump Attending Texas vs. Tennessee

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Saturday’s SEC showdown between the Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers is apparently big enough for President Donald Trump to attend, and earlier today, Longhorns Head Coach Steve Sarkisian spoke about how that will affect the game. The POTUS is a big time sports fan, and he’s been known to attend a variety of different events during his time as the Commander N’ Chief. Trump is a big fan of the UFC (remember… he hosted a fight on the White House […] The post “They Cut Your Headsets” – Steve Sarkisian Details Unexpected Logistics Of Donald Trump Attending Texas vs. Tennessee first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Family Of NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Announces He’s Been Diagnosed With Cognitive Disease

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You hate to hear this one. The family of NASCAR legend Darrell Waltrip announced that the former driver has been diagnosed with a cognitive disease and will be stepping back from public life. Waltrip is a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion who won 84 races over his 29-year driving career. One of NASCAR’s biggest personalities, Waltrip was known for his epic rivalry with Dale Earnhardt and his nickname “Jaws” which he earned for his aggressive driving style and outspoken personality. […] The post Family Of NASCAR Legend Darrell Waltrip Announces He’s Been Diagnosed With Cognitive Disease first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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