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The Champions League group stage, which features 32 of Europe’s best teams, has finally been set. Here are five storylines to watch for this season.  The Champions League, Europe’s top competition and the biggest club tournament on the planet, officially began Thursday with the group stage draw. The tournament’s 32 teams, divided into eight groups […]

Despite having so much success with Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is hoping to take on a new challenge sooner rather than later.  A world where Josep ‘Pep’ Guardiola is no longer running the show for Manchester City is one that fans don’t even want to think about. Ever since arriving in England in 2016, Guardiola […]

Reggie Bush is ready for the changes coming to college football, anticipates big things for Clay Helton and USC this fall and makes his playoff and Heisman picks. It’s mid-afternoon in late August and officially the hottest day of the year where I’m at. It’s the type of oppressive humidity that lets you know college […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill is now in isolation after being placed on the COVID-19 list.  The Tennessee Titans have run into a bit of a COVID-19 problem, as the list has grown of guys who are now in isolation. On Thursday morning, news broke that starting quarterback Ryan Tannehill is now on the COVID-19 […]

The summer of Giannis Antetokounmpo continues as he makes a surprise appearance in the ring at an AEW event in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo is having himself some summer fun. He led the Milwaukee Bucks to their first title in 50 years, winning the NBA Finals MVP on the way. He celebrated with the Milwaukee faithful […]

After two strong offseasons and a Conference Finals run, the Hawks have moved to the fringes of the NBA title picture. Can they break through as a true contender? Among the most difficult questions to answer in the NBA is how an overachieving young team will carry its success into the next year. Improvement isn’t […]

After an active offseason, Charles Barkley says it’s playoffs or bust for this year’s Chicago Bulls. In the weaker Eastern Conference, the Chicago Bulls have missed the playoffs in four straight seasons and in five of the last six campaigns. Billy Donovan was an upgrade in coaching last season, and this offseason the roster has […]

Buffalo Bills slot receiver Cole Beasley is at it again, complaining about the NFL and its COVID regulations after being sent home. Brandon Beane and Sean McDermott must be really tired of Cole Beasley’s act. After being sent home last week due to COVID protocols as an unvaccinated close contact, the Bills’ slot receiver is […]

The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. Damian Lillard is committed to the Portland Trail Blazers. He’s been repeating this fact for months, using different words and different degrees of intensity but the core message has […]