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“We Are Not Your Mascot” – Native American Group Calls New Washington Commanders Logo “Harmful”

Here we go again… The Washington Commanders may have thought the controversy surrounding their name and logo was behind them when they changed their name from the Washington Redskins back in 2020. But that hasn’t been the case at all. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his criticism of the new name, and has advocated many times for changing it back to the Redskins: 🚨 BREAKING: President Trump calls on the NFL Washington “Whatever’s” to change back to the […] The post “We Are Not Your Mascot” – Native American Group Calls New Washington Commanders Logo “Harmful” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR President, Steve O’Donnell, Says Returning To Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Is An “Uphill Battle”

There’s some real momentum building around NASCAR returning to the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, but will it matter at all? There’s been rumblings of NASCAR returning to the Nashville Fairground ever since former Mayor John Cooper announced in 2021 that the city had signed a letter of intent with Bristol Motor Speedway to renovate the Fairgrounds Speedway, which hasn’t hosted a NASCAR Cup Series race since 1984. Evidently, that’s still been a work in progress – or maybe even a work […] The post NASCAR President, Steve O’Donnell, Says Returning To Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway Is An “Uphill Battle” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“I Feared For My Life” – Sherrone Moore’s Mistress Blasts The Former Michigan Coach’s Sentence That Allowed Him To Avoid Jail Time

Not happy with the punishment. Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced yesterday after pleading no contest last month to one charge of trespassing and one charge of malicious use of a telecommunications device. The coach was sentenced to 18 months probation and fined $1,000, which is no doubt a relief after Moore was facing years in prison with charges of felony home invasion and misdemeanor charges of stalking and breaking and entering. Moore was fired […] The post “I Feared For My Life” – Sherrone Moore’s Mistress Blasts The Former Michigan Coach’s Sentence That Allowed Him To Avoid Jail Time first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Great Says Nashville Mayor, Freddie O’Connell, Needs To Get His “Head Out Of His *ss” About Fairgrounds Speedway

NASCAR great Kenny Wallace isn’t afraid to give his two cents on Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell. Fans of NASCAR know how big of a deal it was for the sport to return to Music City. The stock car auto racing organization went over a decade without hosting race in Nashville, Tennessee before they returned in 2021 with a Cup Series race at the  Nashville Superspeedway. As far as racetracks in Nashville, the Superspeedway in Lebanon is longer, coming in at […] The post NASCAR Great Says Nashville Mayor, Freddie O’Connell, Needs To Get His “Head Out Of His *ss” About Fairgrounds Speedway first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“You, Sir, Take Her For Granted” – Judge Praises Disgraced Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore’s Wife For Standing By Him Through Arrest

Hearing that would hurt more than any sentence the judge could hand out. Disgraced Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was sentenced today after pleading no contest last month to one charge of trespassing and one charge of malicious use of a telecommunications device. The coach was sentenced to 18 months probation and fined $1,000, but during his sentencing the judge made clear that there was only one reason Moore wasn’t punished more harshly than he was: His wife, Kelli Moore. […] The post “You, Sir, Take Her For Granted” – Judge Praises Disgraced Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore’s Wife For Standing By Him Through Arrest first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Is Considering A Change Next Year That Already Has Fans Up In Arms

Doing everything but fixing the car… NASCAR 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 requiring them to use parts sourced from a single source and standardizing many of the parts of the car – think buying a model car from Walmart and just putting it together. The problem, though, has been that the car has been […] The post NASCAR Is Considering A Change Next Year That Already Has Fans Up In Arms first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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FIFA Bans Tailgating (An American Tradition) At Many World Cup Host Sites In The United States

If you can’t tailgate at the World Cup, then what’s the point? We’re closing in on the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. North America is the host of the tournament this year, with the United States, Canada and Mexico all set to host World Cup games. Many football stadiums across the country – like in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Philadelphia Seattle and the San Francisco Bay area – will be transformed […] The post FIFA Bans Tailgating (An American Tradition) At Many World Cup Host Sites In The United States first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Are Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Ty Gibbs Both “Silver Spoon” NASCAR Drivers? Debate Erupts After Gibbs Scores First Cup Series Win At Bristol

This one’s got people fired up… Ty Gibbs finally broke through and scored his first NASCAR Cup Series win this weekend in the Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway. The driver of the #54 car for Joe Gibbs Racing is in his fourth full season in the Cup Series, driving for the team owned by his grandfather, legendary Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs, and led by his mother, Heather Gibbs, who serves as team president. It’s also been a […] The post Are Dale Earnhardt Jr. & Ty Gibbs Both “Silver Spoon” NASCAR Drivers? Debate Erupts After Gibbs Scores First Cup Series Win At Bristol first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Holeshot King Challenge To Take Over Broadway TONIGHT At 7 PM In Downtown Nashville

Have you ever walked down Broadway in downtown Nashville and wondered what it would look like as a supercross track? That might seem like a strange thought… but that’s exactly how Lower Broadway will be set up tonight thanks to the Holeshot King Challenge, presented by Monster Energy. Needless to say, Nashville’s most famous street is going to look a whole lot different tonight. Rest assured, all of the glowing, neon signs will still be there. They’ll just be shining […] The post Holeshot King Challenge To Take Over Broadway TONIGHT At 7 PM In Downtown Nashville first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“So Tired Of This Guy”: Golf Fans Slam ESPN For Forcing Jason Kelce Into Masters Coverage

The Masters tournament and everything around it is very sacred to golf fans… so they aren’t crazy about ESPN sending out former football player and current podcaster, Jason Kelce, to the Masters Par 3 Contest. Ever since Kelce wrapped up his Hall of Fame career with the Philadelphia Eagles, he’s seemingly been everywhere on behalf of the “Worldwide Leader in Sports.” It seems like ESPN paid him a bunch of money to be a part of their football broadcast team… […] The post “So Tired Of This Guy”: Golf Fans Slam ESPN For Forcing Jason Kelce Into Masters Coverage first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Internet Is Dragging Kylie Kelce For Complaining About Questions On Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding

Are we reaching Kelce overload? It seems like we see Jason Kelce any time we turn on the TV these days. Since retiring from the Philadelphia Eagles in 2024 and signing a deal with ESPN, it’s hard to watch sports without Kelce popping up somewhere – like The Masters this week, where the former NFL center will be covering the golf tournament from Augusta National. Jason Kelce is rocking a full caddie outfit for the Par 3 Contest 😅 pic.twitter.com/dKOXv8MX01 […] The post The Internet Is Dragging Kylie Kelce For Complaining About Questions On Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Masters History: Why There’s Only One Palm Tree On The Grounds Of Augusta National Golf Club

Amidst the towering, Georgia pines at Augusta National Golf Club stands one, lone palm tree. If you plan on tuning in to the Masters this week and into the weekend, keep your eyes peeled for a tree that doesn’t look like all of the others. Granted, there’s all kinds of natural beauty to take in at Augusta National, and often times, there’s a reason and story behind everything that’s planted on the hallowed grounds. The 18-hole golf course that’s tucked […] The post Masters History: Why There’s Only One Palm Tree On The Grounds Of Augusta National Golf Club first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Drivers Say Joey Logano Is The Cheapest Guy In The Sport: “Stingiest Person Of The Group”

Some of the biggest stars of NASCAR recently aired out some dinner-tab-related grievances. Like many other sports, there’s a lot of money to go around in stock car racing. Especially at the highest level, where drivers like Kyle Busch earn upwards of $15 million a year, and the top five drivers in the sport all make over $5 million. You’d assume that with salaries like that, picking up the tab at dinner wouldn’t be much of a concern. But you […] The post NASCAR Drivers Say Joey Logano Is The Cheapest Guy In The Sport: “Stingiest Person Of The Group” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“He Ricky Bobby’d Himself” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Stabbed Himself With A Pocket Knife His Dad Gave Him & Never Told Anyone

I can imagine, had he told his dad this story, he would’ve never seen that pocket knife again. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is always telling great stories about his childhood on both his Dale Jr. Download podcast and his Bless Your Hardt podcast with his wife Amy, and a lot them revolve around things he did, and didn’t, get away with when it comes to his legendary father, Dale Earnhardt Sr. And recently, he told one where he actually go away […] The post “He Ricky Bobby’d Himself” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Once Stabbed Himself With A Pocket Knife His Dad Gave Him & Never Told Anyone first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Eagles Fans Aren’t Happy With Dianna Russini’s Reports On Their Star Wide Receiver After Photos With Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel

Was there some funny business behind the scenes of all those rumors? Philadelphia Eagles fans aren’t happy with Dianna Russini, NFL reporter for The Athletic, after photos surfaced of the married reporter spending time with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel at an adults-only hotel in Sedona, Arizona. The photos were obtained by Page Six of the New York Post, who says that they were taken two weekends ago at the Ambiente in Sedona, Arizona. Vrabel, who led the Patriots to the Super Bowl this past […] The post Eagles Fans Aren’t Happy With Dianna Russini’s Reports On Their Star Wide Receiver After Photos With Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Internet Erupts Over Photos Of (Married) Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel At A Hotel With (Also Married) Reporter Dianna Russini

Uh oh… The internet erupted this evening after photos surfaced of New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel appearing…well, pretty close…with reporter Dianna Russini, a longtime NFL reporter who covers the league for The Athletic. The photos were obtained by Page Six of the New York Post, who says that they were taken two weekends ago at the Ambiente in Sedona, Arizona. Vrabel, who led the Patriots to the Super Bowl this past season in his first season with the team, can be seen holding […] The post The Internet Erupts Over Photos Of (Married) Patriots Coach Mike Vrabel At A Hotel With (Also Married) Reporter Dianna Russini first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Cleetus McFarland Says NASCAR Denied His Approval To Run O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race At Talladega

Not gonna be screaming around there like a bald eagle…at least not in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. Cleetus McFarland announced this afternoon that NASCAR did not grant him approval to run the upcoming race at Talladega in NASCAR’s lower series, which would have been his second career start in the OAPS. If you’re not familiar with the racer whose real name is Garrett Mitchell, he built a massive following online as a YouTuber and in 2020 bought an abandoned […] The post Cleetus McFarland Says NASCAR Denied His Approval To Run O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Race At Talladega first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Rory McIlroy Roasts Irish Food While Talking About His Masters Champions Dinner Menu Selections: “I Want To Enjoy The Dinner As Well”

Rory McIlroy is doing everyone a favor by keeping traditional, Irish food off his Masters Champions Dinner menu. We’re nearing the start of the major championship that’s referred to as “a tradition unlike any other.” The year’s first (and undoubtedly best) major is always kicked off with an exclusive gathering: the Masters Champions Dinner.  How can you get a seat at the table you may ask? The only players allowed into the historic dinner are those who have been able […] The post Rory McIlroy Roasts Irish Food While Talking About His Masters Champions Dinner Menu Selections: “I Want To Enjoy The Dinner As Well” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR Fans Blown Away By Rare Photos Of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Without His Signature Mustache

It’s just not right. We all know Dale Earnhardt was one of the few men who could truly pull off a mustache, and he was known for that signature facial hair, having a mustache for most of his career and life, and it’s obviously just part of what made him so intimidating, if you will… he came by the nickname honest. And in an interview with ESPN back in 2015, Steve Ellsworth, Dale Sr.’s longtime barber, gave the public some insight […] The post NASCAR Fans Blown Away By Rare Photos Of Dale Earnhardt Sr. Without His Signature Mustache first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finally Addresses His Mysterious “Brother” Figgy Earnhardt

The mystery deepens… Dale Earnhardt Jr. has finally addressed his mysterious brother, Figgy Earnhardt, who took the internet by storm over the weekend. If you’re not familiar with Figgy Earnhardt, let me fill you in on the story before getting to what Dale Jr. had to say about him. It all started with a Reddit post, when someone took to the NASCAR subreddit seeking information for what they claimed was a son of the legendary Dale Earnhardt named Figgy who […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Finally Addresses His Mysterious “Brother” Figgy Earnhardt first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick Catches A Brutal Stray From Legendary Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski

Poor Belichick, can’t stop catching strays even in the offseason. Ok, it’s hard to feel sorry for the legendary NFL coach with six Super Bowl rings and the second-most wins in the history of the league. But there’s no denying that it’s been a rough couple years for Bill Belichick, who was fired by the New England Patriots back in 2024 following two consecutive seasons with losing records. Belichick was reportedly interested in making a comeback in the NFL, but […] The post UNC Football Coach Bill Belichick Catches A Brutal Stray From Legendary Duke Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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I’m Tired Of Being Gaslit That The Concessions Menu At The Masters Is Some Culinary Masterpiece

It’s that time of year again. If you’re a golf fan, it’s the biggest week of the year as The Masters officially kick off from Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. And listen, I’m not much of a golf guy, never really watch it on TV, but even I usually tune in for part of The Masters. It’s more for the hype and the pageantry than the actual golf, but it’s hard to argue the prestige and mystique around the […] The post I’m Tired Of Being Gaslit That The Concessions Menu At The Masters Is Some Culinary Masterpiece first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Here’s Your Annual Reminder That The Masters Does Concessions Better Than Any Other Sporting Event

Masters Week is officially here. For fans of golf and those who appreciate finely-mowed grass, it doesn’t get better than the “Tradition Unlike Any Other.” The golf tournament, which marks the first of the four “major” tournaments for the year, tees off on Thursday. Played at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, it is a cherished event that golfers and fans look forward to every single year, and it is the only Major tournament played at the same course […] The post Here’s Your Annual Reminder That The Masters Does Concessions Better Than Any Other Sporting Event first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Who Is “Figgy Earnhardt?” The “Forgotten” Son Of Dale Earnhardt Who’s Taken Over The Internet

If you’re a NASCAR fan, chances are you’re familiar Dale Earnhardt Jr. The son of seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion Dale Earnhardt and a Hall of Fame driver himself, Junior is obviously the most well-known of the Intimidator’s children. But you’re probably also familiar with Kelley Earnhardt Miller, the co-owner of Junior’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series team JR Motorsports and one of the best businesswomen in the sport. Then of course there’s Kerry Earnhardt, who’s the half-brother of Dale […] The post Who Is “Figgy Earnhardt?” The “Forgotten” Son Of Dale Earnhardt Who’s Taken Over The Internet first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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