Tag: Sports
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LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson release juicy ‘Chip Kelly’ podcast episode
There’s Taylor Swift and Kanye West. There’s Kendrick Lamar and Drake. And then there’s LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson, a fiery pair of former Philadelphia Eagles players. The reason why they even have the title of “former” can be directed to the name of a coach who left a sour taste in Philly’s mouth. Chip…
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2024 Mental Health Series: RT Lane Johnson, Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is pretty open for his mental health struggles on- and off-field, but his advocacy for mental health awareness has been nothing short of full support. Johnson’s list of accolades includes Super Bowl LII champion, two-time first-team All-Pro, two-time second-team All-Pro, five-time Pro Bowl nominee, second-team All-Big 12, Senior…
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The 2024 Kentucky Derby, the horses with the best win rates heading into the race
Author’s Note: The information in this article is from TwinSpires. New data has revealed the most successful racehorses running in the Kentucky Derby this Saturday. Online horse racing betting operator TwinSpires analyzed the 22 horses scheduled to race in the Kentucky Derby; the number of races won compared to the number of starts was calculated…
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AI rates Bo Nix most handsome NFL draft QB
Ahh, the NFL Draft. A day of picking up the best college football has to offer: speed, agility and…good looks. With the rise of AI technology, NFL Draft players can be ranked and analyzed in many different, creative ways. A simple “Hey ChatGPT, show me the fastest running backs in the 2024 NFL Draft?” and…
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NFL offseason is proof that football is the child who lives for the attention
College and NBA basketball are in full swing, baseball is coming back and the NHL is approaching the playoffs. Yet, the National Football League continues to stay relevant well into the offseason. They’ve managed to be a talking point without the games. Amid the monumental trades lies something else equally important for the NFL community:…
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Because ‘Quarterback’ wasn’t enough, Netflix adds ‘Receiver’
While you followed the trials and tribulations of Patrick Mahomes, Marcus Mariota and Kirk Cousins, Netflix and the NFL paired up once again to showcase some more star talent with ‘Receiver.’ The second of the NFL-inspired Netflix documentaries follows Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, George Kittle, Deebo Samuel and Amon-Ra St. Brown through their respective seasons.…
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Sims 4 ‘Game Packs’ we need
I’ve been on quite the Sims 4 kick lately. With the release of Growing Together and Horse Ranch this year, the Sims 4 production team has been hard at work giving us quality packs and tons of interaction. With these packs coming out, I thought about some things I would love to see in the…
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Binge these awesome sports documentaries
You might be in a sports slump. You’re waiting for football season to return or waiting for playoff baseball. What better way to pass the time in the dog days of summer with sports than with a great sports documentary? Sports documentaries provide a lot of great insight into separating the athlete from the person.…
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1st & Jenn: Episode 2.9 – Footballs & Pride Flags
In the ninth episode, Jenn McGraw brings you some wonderful updates to the First & Jenn podcast and website. Then, she goes into breaking down the NFC North division and if they might make the playoffs. Then she lists what NFL teams will make or miss the playoffs. To wrap up the show, she celebrates…
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Fun changes coming to the ‘First & Jenn’ site & podcast
By now, if you’ve been following along on my work or casually read an article every so often, I appreciate you. I’m so lucky I get to use my voice to cover stories and write fun things that otherwise might not be out there, or out there in a way that the audience needs to…
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March Madness works for younger generations, here’s why
Have you recovered from the bad beats and busted brackets from March Madness? Odds are, if you’ve been following along with the madness that ended with a UConn national victory, you probably partook in some of the college hoops tournament festivities. Every year, eager sports fans are readily preparing their brackets and making bets left…
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Great Summer Reads
Like I talked about in my last edition of “Her Perspective,” one of the goals I have for myself is to read more. I have so many books – most of them, poetry – but I don’t think I’ve ever gotten through them fully. Because school and work took up all of my time, I…
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Perfectionist Mentality: The Intersection of Mental Health in Professional Athletes
“You have a 44-million-dollar contract, what do you have to be depressed about?” “Just suck it up, you’re fine.” “You just have performance anxiety, there’s nothing wrong with you.” When you’re an athlete, whether in the collegiate level or in the pros, the stakes and expectations set on you are high. You’re expected to develop…
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