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Bay Area born and raised, I have extensive experience in both the print and online worlds. There are few things in this world I love doing more than talking sports.

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Barry Bonds, Baseball Hall of Fame
2018-01-24
The Baseball Hall of Fame announced its class of 2018 on Wednesday. Chipper Jones, Vladimir Guerrero, Jim Thome, and Trevor Hoffman will be inducted in Cooperstown on July 29. There was plenty of reaction around those who made it, and those who didn’t.
Drew Brees
2018-01-24
Longtime New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees enters the 2018 offseason as a free agent. But general manager Mickey Loomis made it clear that he wants Brees back in The Big Easy.
Jerry Rice
2018-01-24
Jerry Rice is 55-years-old and last played in the NFL in 2004. But speaking on “The Adam Schefter Podcast,” the greatest receiver in NFL history noted that if the opportunity presented itself, he’d be back on the field. Specifically, Rice relayed a conversation he had with new (and his old) Raiders coach, Jon Gruden.
2018-01-24
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has come under fire since his team’s divisional round loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. But one man defending Tomlin is quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
NFL
2018-01-24
Following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ upset win over the New Orleans Saints in Week 17, coaches Dirk Koetter and Sean Payton were seen in a handshake that wasn’t exactly friendly. But answering a question about it on Wednesday, Payton denied that he has any animosity towards Koetter.
2018-01-23
With consecutive first round picks in the 2018 NFL Draft (21 and 22), the Buffalo Bills would seem like a prime candidate to trade up for a quarterback. On Tuesday, general manager Brandon Beane noted that the team isn’t presently looking to do that, but also didn’t rule the possibility out.
Tony Gonzalez
2018-01-23
To Tony Gonzalez, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is one of the best quarterbacks ever. But he stopped short of calling Brady the GOAT, noting several other quarterbacks including “Aaron Rodgers, Drew Brees, Joe Montana, Dan Marino, and Warren Moon.”
2018-01-23
Despite having only one hand, UCF’s Shaquem Griffin has been one of college football’s best pass rushers over the last two seasons, totaling 18.5 sacks with four forced fumbles. But as of right now, he has not been invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
2018-01-23
With many feeling bad about how Vikings fans were treated in Philadelphia, fans of the Eagles have donated money to the Mike Zimmer Foundation.
Dec 18, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills outside linebacker Lorenzo Alexander (57) against the Cleveland Browns at New Era Field. Buffalo beats Cleveland 33 to 13. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports
2018-01-23
The NCAA is no stranger to criticism and it’s getting it again from a high profile source. Buffalo Bills linebacker Lorenzo Alexander has a brother, Austin, who’s currently being recruited by colleges. Lorenzo criticized the NCAA for not letting him be an official part of his brother’s visit.