Congratulations appear to be in order for University of Texas assistant head coach Jeff Banks, who announced on Instagram earlier this week that he has married longtime girlfriend Dani Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends! We truly love you all now off to Barcelona for our honeymoon!” Banks wrote. The love story between Banks and Thomas is one for the books. It has a little bit of everything and the kitchen sink. Also a monkey. Thomas, a former exotic dancer, famously appeared on The Jerry Springer Show in 2017 under her stage name “Pole Assassin.” During…
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Sep 18, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) smiles on the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports The Pittsburgh Steelers are just a few days into training camp and already there seems to be trouble brewing with wide receiver George Pickens. During the team’s very first practice, Pickens and newly-hired wide receivers coach Zach Azzanni got into a heated exchange, reports Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. “It happened on the second-to-last play of practice,” Fittipaldo said on the North Shore Drive Podcast.…
Sep 11, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) watches prior throwing the football during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports On Friday, the Miami Dolphins and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa agreed to a four-year, $212.4 million contract extension with $167 million guaranteed. The deal is the largest in franchise history. The new contract will pay Tagovailoa an average annual salary just over $53 million per year. That number is significant because it’s more than the career earnings of Dolphins legend and Pro Football Hall…
Sep 3, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian before the game against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian revealed some unfortunate news on Friday night, sharing word that he and his wife, Loreal, have jointly filed for divorce. In a lengthy Instagram post, Sarkisian noted that professional commitments had strained their marriage and ultimately led to this parting of ways. “After many heartfelt conversations, we have decided to amicably part ways and jointly file for divorce,”…
Nov 7, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons (11) before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Denver Broncos at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons still sounds a bit ticked off about his teammate Malik Hooker calling him out for what he does in his spare time. Parsons has a podcast he regularly hosts called “The Edge,” which airs episodes on Mondays and Tuesdays — the days players typically get off during the NFL season. Last month, Hooker questioned Parsons’ commitment to helping Dallas find success on the…
LeBron James has yet to take the court for Team USA basketball in the 2024 Paris Olympics. But he already has one of the most memorable snapshots from the quadrennial event. Earlier this week, James was named one of the United States’ two flag bearers for the Olympics’ opening ceremony. Instead of being held at an indoor stadium, the 2024 opening ceremony was held along the Seine River. Each country’s athletes paraded on boats drifting along the iconic French waterway. James and other flag bearers stood in the bow of their respective boats while holding their nation’s flag. As James…
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to throw in the first quarter in the team’s first preseason game against the Houston Texans on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Credit: Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin via Imagn Content Services, LLC The Green Bay Packers believe they have a franchise quarterback in Jordan Love and are paying him accordingly. The Packers and Love have agreed to a 4-year, $220 million contract that includes a $75 million signing bonus and $155 million guaranteed, according to Adam Schefter. The contract puts Love on par with Trevor Lawrence and…
Jan 2, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators former head coach Steve Spurrier is honored prior to the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Indiana Hoosiers at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Douglas DeFelice-USA TODAY Sports Steve Spurrier offered a surprising comment about the rival Florida State Seminoles. Spurrier was a guest on “A Peek Inside Florida Gators Football” with Ali Peek and was asked about the conference realignment. Peek asked Spurrier what conference he thought Florida State and Clemson should join if they leave the ACC as they are trying to do. “I think FSU definitely belongs in…
Feb 18, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; The NBA logo on the court at Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Warner Bros. Discovery has lost the broadcasting rights to the NBA and is suing over the situation. Some people are saying that the company’s boss made a big mistake during negotiations. The NBA has signed with Amazon, Disney and NBC to be their broadcasting partners on their new 11-year media rights deal, which will begin after next season. The NBA has replaced Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of longtime broadcast partner Turner Sports/TNT, with Amazon. In…
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning claps during a Ring of Honor induction ceremony for Tarik Glenn on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, during a game against the Washington Commanders at Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Photo Credit: Jenna Watson/IndyStar/USA TODAY NETWORK Peyton Manning is serving as one of the hosts for NBC’s coverage of the Olympics, and the famous quarterback came prepared. Manning showed off the playcaller’s wristband he was wearing for NBC’s coverage of the Opening Ceremony in Paris on Friday. He was prepared for the broadcast just like he used to be prepared during his…