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After moving from the Minnesota Vikings to the Chicago Bears last season, former Pro Bowl defensive end Jared Allen had a bit of a down year. Some even wonder whether or not the legendary pass rusher still has the ferocity that made him great. All one needs to do to find the answer is ask … Read more
Deflate-gate notwithstanding, one of the more controversial moments of last season’s NFL playoffs came when the Dallas Cowboys went head to head with the Green Bay Packers during the NFC divisional round. With the Cowboys trailing 26-21 late in the game and facing a fourth-and-two situation, Dallas QB Tony Romo went to the air in … Read more
There are many honors one can bestow on the figureheads of professional sports. Usually this comes in the form of MVP trophies, Coach of the Year awards, All-Star nods, Hall of Fame enshrinement and the like. Stokoe Farms in Scottsvale, New York has elected to honor Buffalo Bills coach Rex Ryan in an entirely different … Read more
UPDATE 9/22 – We are SOLD OUT for this week’s tailgate. Please check back for information on future tailgates! We’ll see you Sunday! Beer. Barbecue. NFL Football. Want in? On Sunday, September 27th, 2015, the New York Jets will face off against the Philadelphia Eagles, in a live rematch of many Madden games played by … Read more
In the great debate among fans to decide just which hoops star holds dominion over all others as the greatest player in NBA history, Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers are frequent contenders. In many ways, the matchup between the two is a bout between master and apprentice on … Read more
In a recent feature, we chronicled the dancing prowess of New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski. Without question, his moves with Extra host Charissa Thompson add a level of soul to the Gronk legend. However, as smooth as the NFL superstar’s moves are, nothing compares to the recent exploits of Los Angeles Clippers swingman and certified weird … Read more
Throughout his career as an NBA player and even in the years since his retirement, Shaquille O’Neal has been a lightning rod for controversy. Not so much the kind of controversy where TMZ is on the scene and we’re seeing mug shots on the news–it’s entertaining more than anything. Unless you’re Scottie Pippen. The Chicago … Read more
Let’s put something on front street here–I love Dunkin’ Donuts. As much as I cling to the hope of an all-protein, no-carb diet filled with kale, fish, egg whites and celery, it’s pretty close to impossible not to dream of a hot glazed and a coffee round the clock. That said, the northeast connection of … Read more
Former San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jerry Rice is a Hall of Famer and arguably the greatest player in the history of the NFL. After a surprisingly successful turn on ABC’s Dancing With The Stars several years ago, he’s also known as a guy who can cut a rug with the best of them. While … Read more
Any baseball fan will agree–rain delays are the worst. Whether you’re watching the big game from the comfort of your couch or in front-row seats along the third-base line at the stadium, play stoppages will literally rain on your parade. Unless, of course, you are Pittsburgh Pirates‘ infielder Jung-ho Kang. During a 36-minute rain delay at … Read more
In sports and in life, truth is often stranger than fiction. Never has this been more apparent than with the recent saga that unfolded between Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. You probably know the entire sordid tale beat by beat, but on the off chance that you’ve been … Read more
Los Angeles Lakers guard Nick Young is one of the most strange and wonderful players in the NBA. Like a J.R. Smith or a Lou Williams, Young can light up the scoreboard in a hurry and do so with swagger (hence his Swaggy P moniker). He also has the power to shoot the Lake Show right out … Read more
It’s been an amazing run for the U.S. Women’s Soccer National Team. After defeating Japan 5-2 in the 2015 FIFA World Cup Final, the squad became the first to win three championships in the event. From talk show appearances to Sports Illustrated magazine covers, the nation continues to celebrate Carli Lloyd, Hope Solo, Abby Wombach … Read more
Without question, New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is one of the best players in the NFL today. In addition to being an elite player at his position, the man known simply as Gronk is also one of the league’s zaniest personalities. In a recent segment on Extra with Charissa Thompson, Gronkwoski’s varied talents … Read more