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Pirates’ Don Kelly not thrilled after this Konnor Griffin hit-by-pitch goes uncalled

Don Kelly made sure everyone in the ballpark knew exactly how he felt. The Pittsburgh Pirates manager was ejected Monday after umpires reviewed a play involving outfielder Konnor Griffin and ruled that Griffin had not been struck in the helmet by a pitch, a call that Kelly immediately and emphatically disputed, leading to one of […] The post Pirates’ Don Kelly not thrilled after this Konnor Griffin hit-by-pitch goes uncalled appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Wilbon calls out Fox and ESPN over ‘heinous’ 24-team College Football Playoff

As the College Football Playoff moves towards expanding to 24 teams, Michael Wilbon believes it’s just a money grab that puts young athletes in danger. Wilbon is consistent. He’s ranted against the NCAA men’s basketball tournament expanding, calling it a money grab. He’s ranted against the NFL for expanding its schedule while claiming they care…

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Violent Collision Sparks College Baseball Rules Debate As Cornell Flattens Brown

Player safety is of utmost importance in college baseball. As a result, some plays once deemed legal are now subject to penalty. Brown baseball was involved in one of these instances during a rivalry series with Cornell. A vicious collision resulted in an ejection, which was quickly followed by an online debate. Was the decision […] The post Violent Collision Sparks College Baseball Rules Debate As Cornell Flattens Brown appeared first on BroBible.

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Michael Wilbon dares NFL executives to say they care about player safety to his face

The NFL loves to talk about player safety. Michael Wilbon would like them to stop. Appearing on First Take this week, Wilbon was asked about NIL and whether prospects like Ty Simpson — who turned down a $6.5 million offer from Miami to enter the draft — are making the right call by leaving college…

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NFL Rolls Out New Policy To Crack Down On Prank Calls During The Draft

A number of players fell victim to prank calls during the NFL Draft last year, including one that landed the Falcons and their defensive coordinator in hot water. The league is hoping that will not be the case this year, and it will be making a concerted effort to prevent any more from unfolding. The […] The post NFL Rolls Out New Policy To Crack Down On Prank Calls During The Draft appeared first on BroBible.

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Jerry Jones makes non-financial case to have 18th NFL game

Jerry Jones and other NFL owners are starting to bang the 18th game drum even louder. The Dallas Cowboys owner was among the figures present this week at the NFL annual league meeting in Phoenix. One of the hottest topics on deck was the possibility of expanding the season to 18 games. While the financial … The post Jerry Jones makes non-financial case to have 18th NFL game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Southeast Missouri Football Team Risks Serious Injury With Dangerous Drill At Spring Practice

The college football team at Southeast Missouri State, better known as just SEMO, began its spring practice period on March 15. Head coach Tom Matukewicz put his players at risk of injury with a drill that asks players to, essentially, dive at their teammates’ knees. He is lucky they did not get injured. (Yet!) Although […] The post Southeast Missouri Football Team Risks Serious Injury With Dangerous Drill At Spring Practice appeared first on BroBible.

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