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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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“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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