Sam Galanis
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David Ortiz’s 2013 Beard Shavings Are Up For Auction — Again?
Someone apparently wasn't satisfied with their orb full of David Ortiz's beard clippings, so they're looking for a new home. The former Boston Red Sox designated hitter and former outfielder Shane Victorino shaved their iconic beards after the team won the 2013 World Series and auctioned them off... → Read More
Markelle Fultz’s Strange Injury Situation Makes Sixers Look Inept
The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with an injury to their top draft pick for the third time in four seasons, and yet again, the details behind it are murky. Markelle Fultz, whom the Sixers selected No. → Read More
Julian Edelman Promises ‘There’s About To Be Another’ ACL Comeback Story
Julian Edelman is itching to get back on the field. The New England Patriots' No. 1 wide receiver was ruled out for the season before it even began when he tore his ACL in the team's third preseason game. → Read More
Lady Gaga, Joe Torre Make Odd Pair At World Series Game 1 In Los Angeles
The World Series hasn't been in Los Angeles since 1988, so it's no surprise that plenty of Hollywood celebrities are turning up for the occasion as the Dodgers face the Houston Astros. One of those celebrities was Lady Gaga, who attended Game 1 at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday with a friend. → Read More
Hanley Ramirez Sends His Best To Gordon Hayward As Both Recover From Surgery
They don't get to interact with each other all that often, but Boston athletes still stick together. Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward has received well-wishes from people all over the sports world, including New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and tight end Rob Gronkowski, since going... → Read More
Gordon Hayward’s Daughters Help Celtic Recover By Being Adorable
Gordon Hayward has a long way to go before he recovers from a devastating leg injury, but he has plenty of help at home. The Boston forward dislocated his ankle and fractured his tibia just six minutes into his Celtics debut on NBA Opening Night and is expected to be out for the rest of the seaso... → Read More
JuJu Smith-Schuster Walks To Steelers Practice After Bike Gets Stolen
JuJu Smith-Schuster isn't having a great week. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver scored a touchdown Sunday in the team's 29-14 over the Cincinnati Bengals, so he should've had a nice, relaxing night. → Read More
Patriots’ Addition Of Cornerback Johnson Bademosi Was Long Time Coming
Johnson Bademosi would have been in New England before this season if it was up to Bill Belichick and the Patriots. The defensive back mostly has played on special teams throughout his six-year career and the beginning of this season, but Bademosi has played 128 defensive snaps at cornerback over... → Read More
Barcelona Offers Lionel Messi Lifetime Contract To Retire With Team
It sounds like Lionel Messi isn't leaving Barcelona any time soon. The Argentinian soccer superstar's contract is up this summer, and fans of the club were getting antsy that he hadn't re-signed yet. → Read More
NFL Rumors: Marshawn Lynch Will Appeal One-Game Suspension For Shoving Ref
Marshawn Lynch wouldn't be suspended next week if it were up to him. The Oakland Raiders running back received a one-game suspension from the NFL for shoving an official during the team's game against the Kansas City Chiefs on "Thursday Night Football. → Read More
Jared Goff Starts GoFundMe To Raise Money For California Wildfire Victims
Jared Goff lives in Southern California, but his heart still is in the north. Northern California has been dealing with wildfires that have left at least 42 dead and 185 more injured and have caused over $3 billion worth of damage. The Los Angeles Rams quarterback grew up in Novato, Calif. → Read More
Why Colin Cowherd Believes Tom Brady’s Recent Stretch Is Best In NFL History
The New England Patriots don't look as sharp in 2017 as they did in their Super Bowl-winning season last year, but that hasn't affected Tom Brady. Even at 40 years old, the quarterback still is leading the NFL in yards (1,959) and yards per game (326. → Read More
Jeremy Lin’s Reaction To Injuring Knee In Nets-Pacers Is Pretty Heartbreaking
The NBA season just started, but it hasn't been kind to the players so far. Opening Night kicked off Tuesday with Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward dislocating his ankle and fracturing his tibia in a terrifying scene six minutes into their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. → Read More
Watch QB Teddy Bridgewater Make Emotional Return To Vikings Practice
Teddy Bridgewater is back in action. The Minnesota Vikings quarterback suffered a horrific knee injury in training camp on Aug. 30, 2016, dislocating his knee and tearing his ACL, and it was believed at the time that it could end his career. → Read More
Chris Long To Donate Remaining 2017 Salary To Charities For Educational Equality
Chris Long won't be collecting any income during the 2017 season. Instead, the Philadelphia Eagles defensive end pledged his entire salary to charities that work to promote equality in education. → Read More
Rodney Harrison Admits He Left Super Bowl LI Early, ‘Felt Terrible’
Anyone who watched Super Bowl LI can admit that the New England Patriots looked hopeless for much of the game before their eventual 34-28 win. The Atlanta Falcons were dominating all aspects of the contest as they took a 28-3 lead in the third quarter and finished the period up 28-9. → Read More
Isaiah Thomas Clarifies Comments About Giving Danny Ainge Cold Shoulder
Isaiah Thomas doesn't have a vendetta against Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge. He'd just prefer not to run into him any time soon. The former Celtics point guard has some hard feelings for Ainge after the team traded Thomas to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a package that brought Kyrie Irv... → Read More
Jets Fan Sitting On American Flag Apparently Doesn’t Understand Irony
If you follow the NFL -- or even if you don't, honestly -- you probably know the national anthem has been a big point of contention this season. Free agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick began taking a knee during the national anthem last year as a way to protest racial injustice and police brutali... → Read More
Tony Romo Laughs At His Own Dad Jokes During ‘Thursday Night Football’
People used to make jokes about Tony Romo all the time when he still played in the NFL, but now the former Dallas Cowboys quarterback is the one telling them. → Read More
Cubs’ 9-8 NLDS Win Over Nationals Marred By Controversial Calls
The Chicago Cubs earned a trip to their third straight National League Championship Series on Thursday, but it wasn't without controversy. The Cubs beat the Washington Nationals in Game 5 of their NL Division Series, squeaking by in a hard-fought contest with a 9-8 win. → Read More