The Whiteboard: Get ready for some new faces on the NBA All-Star teams
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. The NBA All-Starters will be announced tonight, with reserves to follow on Feb. 3. There are sure to be some surprises as the rosters are filled out but one […]
Watch: Ben Roethlisberger announces retirement with emotional video on Twitter
The Ben Roethlisberger era has come to a close for the Pittsburgh Steelers, with the quarterback announcing his retirement on Thursday. As expected, we’ve seen Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger launch his final pass in the NFL. Following the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Wild Card Round, everyone has been waiting […]
Brandon Brooks takes out full-page ad in paper to thank Eagles fans after retirement
In a truly classy move, former Philadelphia Eagles right guard Brandon Brooks took out a full-page ad to thank his fans for showing him so much love over the years. After spending the past six years with the Philadelphia Eagles, superstar guard Brandon Brooks has decided to hang up his cleats. On Wednesday, Brooks announced […]
Who will replace Nathaniel Hackett as Packers offensive coordinator?
With Nathaniel Hackett leaving the Packers to join the Broncos, Matt LaFleur is now in need of a new offensive coordinator. As expected, Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett won’t be back with the team next season. The rising assistant had interviewed for multiple head coaching openings and it was announced on Thursday morning […]
Fire up the Aaron Rodgers rumors after Broncos hire Nathaniel Hackett
The Broncos’ decision to hire Nathaniel Hackett as their head coach could give them a chance to land Aaron Rodgers. Packers fans still wallowing in the misery of their team’s early playoff exit must brace themselves for the mountain of Aaron Rodgers rumors headed their way this offseason. The Broncos’ decision to poach former Green […]
Bengals legend Ken Anderson sees parallels in 1981, 2021 teams
While the new generation of Cincinnati Bengals has taken the league by storm, older fans will tell you this team gives them a case of deja vu. It goes without saying that the 2021-22 season has been a special one for the Cincinnati Bengals. After seeing young star quarterback Joe Burrow go down with a […]
Inside the Clubhouse: Power ranking the worst MLB offseason moves so far
The MLB offseason was interrupted by a lockout which could drag on for some time. While we’re waiting we can assess some of the shakiest moves so far. Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are finally talking about a new Collective Bargaining Agreement, but there has been little progress in discussions and the lockout is […]