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Dan Favale Talks State of the Hornets
The 2023-24 NBA season hasn't gone the way the Hornets were hoping for, as they entered the season hoping to make the NBA postseason, or at minimum, the Play-In Tournament. Instead, Charlotte is 8-24 and was on an 11-game losing before they won at Sacramento the other night. Injuries have once derailed the season, as LaMelo Ball, Mark Williams, Terry Rozier, and Gordon Hayward have all missed extended time in the first two and a half months, which threw the season sideways.
Dan Orlovsky Lets Intrusive Thoughts Win & Sniffs Molly Qerim’s Shoe On Live TV, Social Media Creeped Out
For once, a WTF moment on ESPN‘s First Take didn’t come from mainstay Stephen A Smith. Instead, it was one of his revolving cohosts and constant ribber, Dan Orlovsky who took bonding with cohosts a bit too far during a weird moment with Molly Qerim. Qerim won a college football bet with Stephen A. and […]
Jimmy Kimmel Threatens To Sue Aaron Rodgers Over Jeffrey Epstein Allegations, Social Media Reacts
Anti-vaxxer Aaron Rodgers has always considered himself a free thinker, but now his thoughts may land him in court. During one of his frequent appearances on ESPN’s The Pat McAfee Show, he took aim at late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel with some baseless allegations. Alongside fellow sports analyst A.J. Hawk, Pat McAfee brought up the […]
Tepper’s Antics Could Cost Panthers Big Name Coach
The Carolina Panthers were shut out for the first time in 21 years on Sunday in Jacksonville, as the offense to a major step back from an extremely productive performance against Green Bay the week prior. No one is talking about the result on the field, though. Instead, the attention is once again on owner […]
David Tepper Fined by NFL For Sunday’s Incident
During the Panthers 26-0 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, footage emerged of Panthers owner David Tepper, throwing his drink at a Jaguars fan, as the game was coming to an end, Since then, there has been quite the discussion about the punishment that the league office would hand down, and if Tepper, not known to talk willingly, would issue a statement on the matter. Both transpired in the last hour or so, as the NFL handed down its punishment.
Naysayer, Please: Pat McAfee Hilariously Confused Over N-Word In ‘LANK’ Acronym, Social Media Reacts
Pat McAfee‘s unconventional broadcasting has landed us our first hilarious viral sports moment of the year. On ESPN‘s College GameDay, McAfee was joined by Desmond Howard, Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, and Joey Galloway to wax poetic about the coveted Rose Bowl where Michigan would be taking on Alabama later in the day. Davis was introducing […]
SZN Opener: Jackson State Forward Kendyl Terrell Opens Up About Grief, Uplifting Black Girls in Soccer & More
SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 4, Jackson State senior Kendyl Terrell opens up about grief and shares the […]
Zion Williamson Gets Huge Off-Centered Chest Tattoo, Social Media Immediately Judges Him
Zion Williamson is currently averaging 22.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 4.4 this season, but that’s not why he’s stayed a hot topic lately. Aside from sports pundits roasting him for his inability to lose weight –which is literally costing him money thanks to contract clauses– he’s had some battles off the court. First it was […]
Biff Poggi Talks NSD With Mac & Bone
There wasn't a coach that talked more than Charlotte head football coach, Biff Poggi did last year in the preseason, entering his first season on the job. Poggi made bold proclamations that the 49ers would finish top-15 nationally defensively, and would compete to win the AAC, in their first year as a member. None of those things happened, as the 49ers finished 3-9 on the season, and they were 89th in scoring defense.
SZN Opener: NCCU QB Davius Richard Reflects on His Senior Season, Giving Back to His Community & More
SZN Opener is back with new episodes dropping every week. On Season 2 of this dynamic podcast series, host and noted sports analyst Monica McNutt showcases Black college athletes and explores their triumphs, challenges and aspirations along their sports journeys. In Episode 3, NCCU quarterback Davius Richard reflects on giving back to his community and […]
#11 UNC Stifles #7 Oklahoma in Jumpman Invitational
After suffering back-to-back losses against high-profile competition, #11 North Carolina was seeking a win over a ranked opponent, to validate its position in the polls at #11. That opportunity came in the Jumpman Invitational, as UNC met #7 and previously unbeaten Oklahoma, in Charlotte. After a scoreless first two minutes, R.J. Davis swished in the first bucket of the game, and the Tar Heels never looked back on their way to an 81-69 win over the Sooners. Davis was one of four starters to score in double figures, as Armando Bacot (14), Cormac Ryan (13), and Harrison Ingram (11), all produced on that end of the floor. Carolina was able to overcome another poor rebounding performance, as they lost the rebounding battle 41-34, another sign that this isn't your vintage UNC rebounding team.
Underrated Roster Positions That Needs to be Addressed
When you're 2-12, there are a lot of areas that need to be addressed to become not only a winning team, but a competitive team once again. Everybody knows that Carolina needs help along its offensive line, and in the wide receiver room, to get the most out of Bryce Young, as he looks to cement himself as the franchise QB he was drafted to be. On the Wes & Walker Show earlier today on WFNZ, they tried to identify what underrated part of the team needs to be addressed the most, and their answers may surprise you.
Smush Parker Says He Wasn’t Allowed To Have Conversations With Kobe Bryant: “You Can’t Talk To Me.”
Former NBA player Smush Parker got something many within the league’s brotherhood would love: to play with the late great Kobe Bryant. However, Parker recently sat down with Pablo Torre to break down what the experience was like during his two-season tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers; he didn’t have the time of his life, […]
Ja Morant Hits Game-Winning Buzzer Beater In His Season Debut Following Gun-Flashing Suspension
Ja Morant‘s 25-game suspension ended last night, and the explosiveness the 6-19 Memphis Grizzlies have been missing was on full display. The 24-year-old even took the game into his own hands and dragged his team back from a 24-point deficit against the Zion WIlliamson-led New Orleans Pelicans. He scored 34 points, had eight assists, and […]
Mark Henry Joins Wes & Walker
It's not every day that a former two-time Olympian, or a former World's Strongest Man, let alone a former wrestler joins the show, but that is exactly what happened earlier today on WFNZ, as Mark Henry joined the Wes & Walker Show, ahead of an All Elite Wrestling event next year.
Draymond Green Enters Counseling Program, Social Media Still Roasts Him
More light has finally been shed on Golden State Warriors enforcer Draymond Green’s punishment for his WWE antics on the court. According to The Athletic‘s NBA Insider Sham Charania, Green has entered a counseling program and is expected to be benched from the league for at least three weeks while he works out his issues. […]
Smith Sr., McKillop and Nantz Headline 2024 NC Sports Hall of Fame Class
This morning on Mac and Bone, was the reveal of the 2024 North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame Class. Executive Director, Trip Durham, joined the show to make the announcement. The group of 11 honorees will be enshrined during the 60th annual Induction Celebration on Friday, May 10th, at the Charlotte Convention Center, at 5 PM.
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