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With all the negative news nowadays, it’s nice to occasionally write up a story that’s nothing but goodness. Such a story unfolded when diminutive 7-year-old Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja grabbed the mic to sing the national anthem before Sunday’s L.A. Galaxy match. Most expect a young kid to barely know the words, but Malea absolutely crushed hers like Whitney Houston before the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Tiny 7-year-old brings the house down before Galaxy game with unexpected all-time anthem

Bartolo Colon has pitched in the big leagues for an astounding 21 years, despite being build like a bag of Totino’s Pizza Rolls, but Big Sexy does work out, and shared the secrets to his un-chiseled physique in a funny ad for Kingsford Charcoal where he shares his “grueling” offseason routine. In the ad, Bart shows his definition of “no days off” by cross training while hitting … [Read more...] about No Days Off: Bartolo Colon shares grueling offseason workout secrets in hilarious new ad

Tiger Woods officially has his swag back, coming off his first PGA Tour win in 5 years. This week he’s headed to kick some ass at the Ryder Cup on behalf the USA. In a social media video before things kick off, Tiger was asked to name his Mount Rushmore of golf. In an ultimate power move, he named Ben Hogan, Jack Nicklaus, Sam Snead, Bobby Jones, and finished with himself, of … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Tiger Woods puts Tiger Woods on his Mount Rushmore of Golf in ultimate power move

Middlekauff looks at the biggest NFL Week 3 stories, including Jimmy G going down for the year with an ACL; Baker Mayfield getting the starting nod for the Browns; and why he has the perfect personality to resurrect the franchise. John also explains why he thinks Khalil Mack could win NFL MVP if the Bears make the playoffs; and why it’s too early to declare the Pats dead. Also, … [Read more...] about Middlekauff on Jimmy G’s ACL and Baker’s debut

Le’Veon Bell’s holdout will enter it’s fourth week and it seems inevitable that Pittsburgh will eventually trade their disgruntled running back. Any team that does pull of a deal will have to do so facing the reality that Bell could walk after the season, but Colin thinks the Jets should get aggressive and make the move. Today he gave three reasons why New York rolling the dice … [Read more...] about Colin’s 3 reasons why the Jets should trade for Le’Veon Bell

NFL fans and media are in an uproar over the new roughing the passer rule that prohibits defensive players from driving QB’s to the ground and landing on them with their full body weight. Yesterday, Clay Matthews was flagged for the second time in two weeks with a borderline roughing call, only adding to the outrage. Colin disagrees with those railing against the rule. Today in … [Read more...] about Colin: NFL’s roughing the passer rule is good for the game

The Niners season looks like it’s headed into the tank after Jimmy Garoppolo went down with a non-contact knee injury, believed to be a torn ACL, against the Chiefs yesterday on a scramble near the sidelines. Many are blaming Jimmy G for the injury because he decided to fight for a couple meaningless yards instead of stepping out of bounds. Count Chiefs pass rusher Justin … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Chiefs’ LB Justin Houston says Jimmy G’s injury was his own fault

Kawhi Leonard is famous for his constantly stoic facial expressions and barely ever cracking a smile, but the newly acquired Raptors forward broke character during his media Q&A during Toronto’s media day when he briefly let out a belly laugh while responding to questions. Leonard looked like he had to fight strong internal forces in order to release the audible joy, but seemed … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Kawhi Leonard shocks basketball world with off-brand belly laugh during Raptors’ media day presser

Heading into NFL Week 3, Middlekauff looks at Patrick Mahomes taking the NFL by storm in the first 2 weeks; why his success is sustainable under Andy Reid. John also looks at Belichick’s decision to trade for Josh Gordon; why he won’t stick with the Patriots; and the different levels of dysfunction surrounding the Steelers, Browns and Raiders. Also, tons of listener questions … [Read more...] about Middlekauff on Pat Mahomes lighting up the NFL and why Josh Gordon won’t stick with the Pats

Colin is coming off his second straight 3-2 week and is a respectable 6-4 to start the NFL season. He loves the slate of games in Week 3 and is ready to go on a heater to the benefit of the bank accounts of the loyal listening audience. Here are Colin’s Week 3 Blazin’ 5 plays: Colts (+6.5) at Eagles – Carson Wentz makes his first start of the season. at home, for the defending … [Read more...] about Colin’s NFL Week 3 Blazin’ 5