J.J. Watt is the latest example of the synergy between world football and American football. The Houston Texans and Wisconsin Badgers legend, along with his wife, former NWSL star Keila Ohai, have purchased a minority stake in English club Burnley FC. Nicknamed The Clarets, Burnley fell down from the Premier League last season, to the second tier, known as the … [Read more...] about NFL Legend J.J. Watt Buys Minority Stake in Burnley FC
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Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter
The Bears have taken full advantage of facing the weakest strength of schedule in team history over the first 5 games of the season. They’ve rode their dominating defense to a 4-1 record and now stand alone at the top of the NFC North after the Minnesota Vikings fell to the Washington Redskins this past weekend. In my first 2 installments of “Quarter Previews” (1, 2), I … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Season Outlook: 3rd Quarter
Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview
Two teams that many had as Super Bowl picks coming out of the preseason have drifted in completely different directions to start the year. The Houston Texans are one of the league's two undefeated teams at 5-0 while the Green Bay Packers have stumbled to a 2-3 record. A week six match-up between these two pits a Packers team desperate to keep pace in a competitive NFC … [Read more...] about Desperate Green Bay Packers need some help in Houston: Brutally Honest Preview
Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?
Normally Saturday nights are placid when it comes to off-field news in the sports world, but the regularly scheduled calm was interrupted in a big way when ESPN, among several other outlets, reported that Milwaukee Brewers OF Ryan Braun had tested positive for performance enhancing drugs. The slugger is coming off a season that saw him hit 33 HR's and drive in 111 RBI en route … [Read more...] about Should BBWAA Rescind Ryan Braun’s MVP Award?