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“He Teared Up”: Hank Parker Recalls Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Vulnerable Confession About His Kids

He might not have been able to say it very often, but it’s very clear that he loved all four of his children very deeply. Dale Earnhardt Jr. had Hank Parker, a well-known professional bass fisherman and close friend of his father Dale Earnhardt, on a new episode of his podcast The Dale Jr. Download a little while back, and it’s full of great stories about Dale Sr. that you’ve probably never heard before, seeing as Hank was his best friend, there was a […] The post “He Teared Up”: Hank Parker Recalls Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Vulnerable Confession About His Kids first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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The Multi-Million Dollar Reason Clemson Doesn’t Mind Country Music Fans Tearing Up Their Field

Sometimes things have to get worse before they get better. The landscape of college athletics has changed dramatically in the past decade. In 2026, and really the couple of years prior, we’ve really gotten to see the consequences of money and contracts seeping into the amateurism of college athletics. NIL, or Name, Image and Likeness, has officially opened up a can of worms, and I believe that can will be open forever more. We’re seeing the ugliness (can’t spell ugliness […] The post The Multi-Million Dollar Reason Clemson Doesn’t Mind Country Music Fans Tearing Up Their Field first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Riley Green Suited Up With The Savannah Bananas, Performed A Song & Even Got A Hit

Seems like Riley Green is somehow everywhere, all at once. The country star with multiple No. 1 Hits stays plenty busy with his music career. But lately, he hasn’t been afraid to venture off and add even more things to his plate. Green impressed a lot of people with his four-episode arc (which just ended in shocking fashion) in the Yellowstone spinoff series Marshals. He’s since expressed that he’d like to pick up more acting gigs in the future, but […] The post Riley Green Suited Up With The Savannah Bananas, Performed A Song & Even Got A Hit first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Lane Kiffin Says Recruits Told Him They Couldn’t Come To Ole Miss Because Of Racism

This guy really doesn’t miss an opportunity to take a shot at his previous employer. Lane Kiffin is one of the highest-paid coaches in college football after signing his 7-year, $91 million contract to become the head coach at LSU this past offseason. But he’s also one of the most controversial, thanks in no small part to the way he made his exit from Ole Miss to take the job with the Tigers. Of course everybody knows about the nasty […] The post Lane Kiffin Says Recruits Told Him They Couldn’t Come To Ole Miss Because Of Racism first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“What Did Mike Get Dianna?” – Harmless Mother’s Day Post Goes Horribly Wrong For The New England Patriots

Yeah, they probably should have thought that one through. First of all, happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. The hardest working women in the world who don’t get near the recognition they deserve for all that they do. So you can’t really blame the New England Patriots for wanting to share their own Mother’s Day wishes today. Happy Mother's Day Pats Nation 💗💐 pic.twitter.com/TxYTIxUA9s — New England Patriots (@Patriots) May 10, 2026 But unfortunately, the seemingly-harmless post […] The post “What Did Mike Get Dianna?” – Harmless Mother’s Day Post Goes Horribly Wrong For The New England Patriots first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“Teresa Gonna Sue Him” – Georgia Educator Named Dale Earnhardt Goes Viral & The Comments Are Gold

Guess we can’t say “Raise hell, praise Dale” about this guy. A Georgia educator who shares a name with a NASCAR legend quickly went viral this week after a his school shared a post celebrating his new gig. Meet Dale Earnhardt. No, not the seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion, one of the greatest (and most recognizable) drivers of all time. This Dale Earnhardt was recently appointed as the International Director for the Christian Heritage School in Dalton, Georgia, a […] The post “Teresa Gonna Sue Him” – Georgia Educator Named Dale Earnhardt Goes Viral & The Comments Are Gold first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Resurfaced Clip Shows Dianna Russini Making A WILD Comment About Sex With Her Husband In Front Of Mike Vrabel

Her poor husband… At this point you’ve really gotta feel bad for Kevin Goldschmidt, the husband of Dianna Russini, after everything that’s come out about her apparent affair with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel. The scandal first erupted back in April when Page Six shared photos of the two holding hands, hugging, and lounging in a pool together at an adults-only resort in Sedona, Arizona. New England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel and top NY Times NFL reporter Dianna Russini hold hands and […] The post Resurfaced Clip Shows Dianna Russini Making A WILD Comment About Sex With Her Husband In Front Of Mike Vrabel first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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NASCAR’s Decision To Move The Watkins Glen Race To The Spring Is Turning Into A Muddy Mess

So much for that experiment. NASCAR is facing questions about their decision to move the Cup Series race at Watkins Glen from its traditional date in late summer to early May, after the weekend turned into a muddy mess before it even got started. The move was announced last year when NASCAR unveiled their 2026 schedule, and immediately had fans questioning whether the weather in New York would be suitable to host a race this early in the year. The […] The post NASCAR’s Decision To Move The Watkins Glen Race To The Spring Is Turning Into A Muddy Mess first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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College Basketball Fans Revolt After NCAA Expands March Madness Tournament To 76 Teams

Not a popular decision by the NCAA in the eyes of college basketball purists. Surprise, surprise… the NCAA decided to roll with something that absolutely no one wanted. If you consider yourself a fan of college basketball, and look forward to March Madness every year, it’s all going to look a lot different in 2027. That’s because the NCAA may have just single handedly killed the “Cinderella Run” by expanding the field from 68 teams to 76. That might not […] The post College Basketball Fans Revolt After NCAA Expands March Madness Tournament To 76 Teams first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Reportedly Rented A Private Boat Together Near Nashville Just Weeks Before She Gave Birth To Her Son Michael

I mean, these two weren’t even trying to hide it. At this point I’m not really sure how it took this long for us to find out about the apparent relationship between New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and now-former NFL reporter from The Athletic, Dianna Russini. The scandal first erupted back in April when Page Six shared photos of the two holding hands, hugging, and lounging in a pool together at an adults-only resort in Sedona, Arizona. New England Patriots’ Mike Vrabel […] The post Dianna Russini & Mike Vrabel Reportedly Rented A Private Boat Together Near Nashville Just Weeks Before She Gave Birth To Her Son Michael first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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“We Need Our Drivers In Unusual Spaces” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Loved Seeing Carson Hocevar Attend The Met Gala

NASCAR goes Hollywood. On Monday night, the Met Gala took place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. The evening celebrated the opening of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” which explores depicts of the dressed body across 5,000 years of art history. I’m sure you’ve seen photos of some of the wild looks the celebrities brought to the very exclusive event, where a single ticket costs $100,000, and a full table starts at $350,000 and […] The post “We Need Our Drivers In Unusual Spaces” — Dale Earnhardt Jr. Says He Loved Seeing Carson Hocevar Attend The Met Gala first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds Off On NASCAR Penalizing Ryan Preece & Not Kyle Busch: “Don’t Agree With This One”

Dale Earnhardt Jr. has weighed in on the penalties NASCAR handed out after this past weekend’s Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. To the surprise of many, Kyle Busch wasn’t penalized for intentionally wrecking John Hunter Nemechek during a late race run-in. However, driver Ryan Preece was fined $50,000 and was even forced to forfeit 25 points for intentionally taking out Ty Gibbs. That penalty dropped Preece out of the top 12 in the NASCAR Cup Series standings. The incident between […] The post Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds Off On NASCAR Penalizing Ryan Preece & Not Kyle Busch: “Don’t Agree With This One” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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Kyle Busch Wasn’t Penalized For Intentionally Wrecking Somebody At Texas – But Another Driver Was

Kyle Busch is safe – but not everybody was so lucky. NASCAR has issued their penalties from this past weekend’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, and to the surprise of some, Kyle Busch wasn’t penalized for intentionally wrecking John Hunter Nemechek during a late race run-in. The driver of the #8 car for Richard Childress Racing managed to qualify 6th, his best starting position since he won the pole for the season-opening Daytona 500. And he actually […] The post Kyle Busch Wasn’t Penalized For Intentionally Wrecking Somebody At Texas – But Another Driver Was first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

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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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