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Georgia HC Kirby Smart: “Stetson Bennett Needs an Opportunity to Play for a Long Time at the Next Level”
Stetson Bennett is a back-to-back national champion at the college football level, but people are doubting that he can make it in the NFL. His head coach at Georgia, Kirby Smart says that Bennett should be given an opportunity to play for a long time at the next level. People Sleeping on Bennett says Smart Stetson Bennett will likely find his way to a place on an NFL roster come the end of April. However, there a lot of doubters on whether Bennett will make it in the professional ranks. His head coach Kirby Smart has no doubts that Bennett is a pro in the making. Kirby Smart says people are sleeping on Stetson Bennett as an NFL QB. We debate now on @undisputed — Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) January 10, 2023 “People have slept on Stetson Bennett for too long,” Smart said. “He needs an op...
The Washington Wizards Immortalize Kyle Kuzma’s Pink Sweater Fit With a Bobblehead
There are several players around the NBA that are known for making bold fashion choices, one of which is stretch forward Kyle Kuzma of the Washington Wizards. In 2021, the professional hooper broke the Internet as he was spotted in the tunnel pre-game strutting in with an oversized pink Raf Simons knit sweater that he caught a ton of flack for in the comment sections. However, the Washington Wizards have decided to immortalize this viral moment by morphing it into its latest bobblehead game takeaway. The first 10,000 fans to attend the Wizards vs. Knicks game tonight will be gifted this comical Kuzma “mini me.” Every element of the bold wardrobe moment is translated. The toy translates Kuzma’s eccentric get-up with his white knit beanie, neck chain, the meme-able pink knit sweatshirt with ...
Celtics star Jayson Tatum reveals ‘lingering’ wrist and finger injuries
Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has revealed he is currently dealing with lingering injuries to his left wrist and fingers, which need to be taped before each game. Tatum originally injured his left wrist during the 2021-22 season and aggravated it during the second round of the playoffs in May against the Milwaukee Bucks after rising up for a dunk against Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 24-year-old then sported a thick band of tape to support his left wrist throughout the rest of the postseason run as the Celtics lost the NBA Finals in six games to the Golden State Warriors. He later revealed he had suffered a non-displaced wrist fracture and played through the pain for two months as he led Boston to their best playoff finish since 2010. RELATED: Jayson Tatum Says Leaked Signature Jordan Shoe...
Turkey Puts $500k Bounty On Former NBA Star Enes Freedom’s Head
Former NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom is a wanted man back in his home country of Turkey, and the Turkish government want to capture him and have put an official bounty on his head. Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan is offering up to 10 million Turkish Lira, which equates to around $500k, for any information leading to the capture of Freedom, and told the New York Post he knew about the bounty about a week ago. Freedom has been placed on the list of the country’s most-wanted terrorists, in response to him previously being very outspoken about Turkey’s human rights abuse through Erdogan’s government. In reality,The Turkish Government is not after meThey are after your rightsI’m just in their way. I love my country, #Turkey I love my Turkish Flag 🇹🇷 I love my Turkish...
How To Bet On 2023 NFL Wild Card Weekend In Michigan | Michigan Sports Betting Sites
The NFL wild card weekend is just around the corner, so read on below to see our top Michigan sports betting sites to use in the Great Lake State across all six games, as well as how to claim some generous welcome bonuses to get you up and running. The wild card weekend is one to savour for fans around the country, and luckily we are here to show you how to bet on the NFL wild card in Michigan with two carefully selected, tried and tested sports betting sites that anyone in the States can access. We have done the hard work for you, so read on to see our top offshore and crypto sportsbooks picks for this weekend. BetOnline have established themselves as one of the best NFL betting sites due to their wide range of wagering avenues including parlays, props and a huge varie...
‘Popeyes Meme Kid’ Dieunerst Collin Signs NIL Deal With the Louisiana Fried Chicken Chain
Dieunerst Collin went viral as a child when a video of him on Vine giving some side eye in a Popeyes restaurant became a meme. Fast forward to today and Collin is playing on the offensive line of Division II college football team Lake Erie College. With some help off the internet, Collin has now translated that meme into real cash as he signed an NIL deal with the Louisiana chain famous for their fried chicken. From Meme to Money Dieunerst Collin has managed to transform his years old meme into some real life dollars after signing an NIL deal with Popeyes. Collin, who now plays Division II football with Lake Erie College won a regional championship and a picture of him posing with the trophy inspired the internet to get their boy a deal with the ‘Louisiana Kitchen.’ A tweet by @JimMWeber s...
Jacksonville Jaguars vs Los Angeles Chargers NFL Wild Card Parlay: Jaguars to Claim Victory in Our +1150 Pick
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing The second match-up in the NFL wild card playoff round sees the Jaguars play host Los Angeles Chargers in Florida on Saturday night, and this has the potential to be one of the more explosive ties of the weekend. The build-up to this meeting is balanced on a knife-edge, with expert observers struggling to pick a clear winner between two sides who have excelled offensively this season, and both rounded off their regular seasons with a winning record. Way back in Week 4, this weekend’s hosts claimed a resounding 38-10 on the road in California, but the Chargers have gone on to register a superior record with 10 wins and seven losses at the close of play, so attempting to decipher who progresses to the next stage is ...
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys Parlay Picks: Check Out Our +600 NFL Wild Card Bet
Join our Telegram channel to stay up to date on the latest in marketing The final wild card game of the NFL postseason sees Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys in an intriguing showdown in Florida, and for a fixture that certainly presents bundles of value in the markets, this match-up warrants a parlay. These sides last met in mid-November where Tampa ran out eventual 19-3 victors, courtesy of a flurry of field goals from Ryan Succop. However, fast-forward to now, the Cowboys have put up a commanding record losing on just five occasions this season and posting 12 wins, while veteran quarterback Tom Brady endured his first ever losing season in a career spanning 23 years after the Buccaneers fell to Atlanta Falcons in Week 18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Dallas Cowboys NFL Wild Card Pa...
Dana White Introduces the Rules of Power Slap
To mark the upcoming season premiere of Power Slap, UFC President Dana White introduced the rules of the world’s premier slap fighting organization. Licensed and sanctioned by the Nevada State Athletic Commission, Power Slap is led by Dana White and airs exclusively on TBS. Power Slap will feature competitors from across the globe battling on the ultimate stage to showcase their power, technique, and resolve. In the introduction, White explains that each match begins with a coin toss to decide who goes first in the three-round maximum slap fight. Each round will see fighters deliver open-handed strikes to the face of opponents, 30 seconds will be given to prepare and recover. Fighters must stand with their feet parallel, defenders must stand shoulders squared, chin up, and hands behind the...
Sotheby’s Is Auctioning the Most Valuable Kobe Bryant Game-worn Jersey
An iconic piece of NBA memorabilia is hitting the auction block at Sotheby’s next month. Los Angeles Lakers and Kobe Bryant fans alike will get a chance to own one of the most valuable items in the history of the sport to ever go on sale. Sotheby’s is auctioning a very special game-worn Kobe Bryant jersey. The jersey was worn 25 times during his 2007-2008 MVP season and is expected to go between $5 million and $7 million USD in the online auction. In a statement to CNBC, Brahm Wachter, Sotheby’s head of streetwear and modern collectibles discussed the magnitude of owning the jersey, “To have this jersey from that iconic moment is not only really special, but it has also served as this point of inspiration all over the world of Kobe in this jersey.” This particular jersey is the subject to ...
Naomi Osaka Announces Pregnancy And Tennis Break
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Raymond Hall / Getty After withdrawing from the upcoming Australian Open, Naomi Osaka announced that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Cordae. On Wednesday (Jan. 11), the tennis star shared a statement in Japanese and English through social media accompanied by a photo of an ultrasound with the caption, “Can’t wait to get back on the court but here’s a little life update for 2023.” In the statement shared from her notes app, the four-time Grand Slam champion said: “These few months away from the sport has really given me a new love and appreciation for the game I’ve dedicated my life to.” She continued: “I realize that life is so short, and I don’t take any moments for granted, every day is a new blessing and adventure. I know that I have s...
How To Bet On 2023 NFL Wild Card Weekend In New York | New York Sports Betting Sites
If you want to bet on 2023 NFL Wild Card weekend in New York, you can by joining some of the top New York sports betting sites listed on this page. These will then allow you bet on the NFL Super Wild Card weekend fixtures and give you some lovely NFL free bets too. NFL Wild Card weekend has games for New York sports betting lovers to enjoy with 12 sides on the quest to join the Eagles and Chiefs, who got byes, in the Divisional play-offs and then also go a step nearer to Super Bowl LVII, on Sunday February 12 at the State Farm Stadium in Arizona. If living in New York, there are many choices for NFL bettors including joining up with some of the best Crypto Sportsbooks or Offshore Sportsbooks. Both these options have a lot of pluses with the first-named being the top choice for most NFL pun...
