'Ridiculous' Pendlebury 'bargaining' lights bomb
It was "ridiculous" and "pretty ordinary" of Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury to on Sunday market himself to rival clubs on radio, Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes says.
The Whiteboard: Your ultimate Russell Westbrook reading list
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. For 13 seasons, Russell Westbrook has been an object of endless fascination for NBA fans — his personality, his fire, his athleticism, his style of play, his stats, his […]
Patriots say COVID misunderstanding lands Cam Newton in protocol
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton finds himself in COVID-19 protocol. Cam Newton has been placed in the COVID-19 protocol for the next five days. Why? An apparent “misunderstanding about tests conducted away from NFL team facilities.” ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that Newton will be away from the New England Patriots for the next five days. While the […]
Ranking every UFC lightweight champion through history
We take a look at how every UFC lightweight champion compares to one another in the history of the organization. The UFC lightweight division has been considered by fans in recent years as one of the most competitive divisions the organization has to offer. With the likes of Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje and Tony Ferguson […]
Report: Raiders tried to get Khalil Mack back from Bears
The Las Vegas Raiders were interested in trading for Khalil Mack with the Chicago Bears. There is no denying that the Las Vegas Raiders made a GOB Bluth-level huge mistake in trading pass-rusher extraordinaire Khalil Mack to the Chicago Bears ahead of the 2018 NFL season. Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports then-incoming Raiders head coach Jon […]
Vikings homecoming: Minnesota signing Everson Griffen
The Minnesota Vikings are looking to bring back Everson Griffen to amplify their pass rush. After splitting last season with the Dallas Cowboys and the Detroit Lions, it seems as though veteran pass-rusher Everson Griffen will be heading back to the Minnesota Vikings. 2021 will be Griffen’s age-34 season out of USC. Though he has […]
3 reasons you should be watching Serie A this season
Serie A is back and better than ever before. Here are three reasons why you should be watching Italy’s top flight this season. What did you watch this weekend? If you’re a soccer fan, you likely indulged in the Premier League. England’s top flight remains a favorite among a growing segment of U.S. fans. Maybe […]
Nylon Calculus: How experienced were your NBA Summer League opponents?
What level of competition did your favorite player actually face in the 2021 NBA Summer League, and what does it mean for future projections? NBA Summer League provides a theater for rookies to make first impressions and sophomores to make a statement. At the same time, it’s a petri dish for speculation, premature praise and […]
Caro staggered at Lloyd's 'unfathomable' Teague call
Veteran footy journalist Caroline Wilson and Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd have vastly different takes on Carlton's decision to delay their call on coach David Teague's future.