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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 4h
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Meteorologist warns Alabama-Georgia could be moved due to hurricane
The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs are headed to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on Saturday to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in a showdown of SEC title contenders. Unfortunately, it sounds like there’s a chance that severe weather could impact the contest. One prominent meteorologist is suggesting that the game could be impacted by a potential hurricane…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 7h
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‘You won’t be allowed around my team’: White Sox slugger goes off on reporter during ALDS
The Chicago White Sox are having a storybook season and are just one game away from clinching the ALDS. As good as the summer is going for Chicago, the clubhouse isn’t completely free of angst. Veteran slugger Tommy Pham joined the Sox late in the campaign as a platoon option against left-handed pitching, and came…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 8h
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Tyreek Hill civil trial: Ex-wife accusses WR of trying to punch her in stomach while pregnant
Star NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill, currently a free agent, is reportedly on the cusp of returning to the league after a knee injury ended his season with the Miami Dolphins last year. Hill has been heavily linked to the Kansas City Chiefs, the franchise he started his career with, following a pair of injuries…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 10h
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‘Biggest idiot in Chicago’: Cubs fan claims to be ‘happy for White Sox,’ goes on anti-White Sox tirade on radio
The Chicago White Sox are having a magical moment. The White Sox are the first team to ever make the postseason after consecutive 100-loss seasons, and Tuesday’s 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians put Chicago up 2-0 in the ALDS, just one win shy of reaching the ALCS. The Windy City’s other MLB team, the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 11h
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Victor Wembanyama reportedly done with American media except for ’60 Minutes’
The San Antonio Spurs are coming off a tough ending to last season after falling to the New York Knicks in five games in the NBA Finals. Despite New York seemingly winning the series handily, the games were tight throughout, and ESPN’s Michael C. Wright is reporting that Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, who hails from…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 13h
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Indiana Fever have a ‘big problem’ with fans that they have ‘no idea how to solve,’ Bomani Jones says
Longtime sports analyst and columnist Bomani Jones thinks that the Indiana Fever have a big problem with their fanbase, and there’s no easy way to solve it. The Fever have been fending off criticism of their fans for much of the season. Last week, general manager Amber Cox fired back, calling the attacks baseless. A…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 13h
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‘Sophie Cunningham has to go’: WNBA analyst does not hold back
The Indiana Fever saw their season come to a close last week with a loss to the Las Vegas Aces in the playoffs. Now, the team is looking at an offseason rebuild as the team prepares to reshuffle the roster and build around superstar Caitlin Clark. As that process begins, one analyst has identified a…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Chiefs face a potential problem with Tyreek Hill
With the Kansas City Chiefs suddenly needing help at the wide receiver position following injuries to Tyquan Thornton and Rashee Rice, the team has turned its attention to Tyreek Hill for a potential reunion. However, there would be one major hurdle in the way of making his return a reality. While the Chiefs are free…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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‘He wants to be the show’: Michael Wilbon insists that Stephen A. Smith is ‘not a journalist’
Although ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has a tendency to remind people that he’s a journalist when feuding with an athlete or another media personality, his colleague at the Worldwide Leader, Pardon the Interruption’s Michael Wilbon, appeared on The Awful Announcing Podcast In August and argued that Smith isn’t a journalist at all. NBA Finals MVP…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announces sports flyovers will continue ‘until morale improves’
Over the past several weeks, college football fans might have noticed a number of high-profile military flyovers before games throughout the country. As it turns out, those flyovers have a purpose, and it doesn’t sound like they’re going to be going away anytime soon. In a recent post on social media, Secretary of War Pete…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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‘This is why everyone around the world hates America’: Canada coach addresses Donald Trump World Cup incident
During the 2026 World Cup, FIFA made an unusual move when it overturned a suspension for United States star Folarin Balogun, allowing him to allow him to play in the Round of 16 match against Belgium. The move drew immediate criticism, especially after President Donald Trump confirmed calling FIFA President Gianni Infantino to request a…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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NFLPA issues statement after cameras catch ‘unacceptable’ referee behavior
During Sunday afternoon’s game between the Arizona Cardinals and the New York Giants, cameras caught a verbal interaction between a referee and Cardinals tight end Trey McBride, and it’s safe to say that the official’s language was not safe for work or for all audiences. Now, after the game, the NFL Players Association has issued…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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College coach fired in the middle of a game
It’s not often that you see a team make a coaching change in the middle of a game, but that’s exactly what happened with one college football program. During Saturday’s game against the Oregon State Beavers, Colorado State Rams defensive coordinator Tyson Summers was relieved of his duties and ultimately dismissed from the team in…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
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Michigan coach does not rule out benching $12 million quarterback
When the Michigan Wolverines signed Bryce Young out of high school, flipping him from the LSU Tigers with a massive NIL deal reported to be worth as much as $12.5 million over the course of a four-year, the Wolverines obviously had high hopes for his career. Now, less than halfway through the third season of…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
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‘I didn’t realize he was this soft’: Dave Portnoy blames Ryan Day’s ‘temper tantrums’ for being removed from ‘Big Noon Kickoff’
Dave Portnoy and other top personalities at Barstool Sports have been a part of Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff college football pregame show for a little over a year. That is now over, with The Athletic reporting on Friday evening that Barstool Sports would no longer feature on the program. Sources told The Athletic that “there…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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ESPN star compares Brock Purdy to ‘Brady in New England’
The San Francisco 49ers are off to a 3-0 start that includes divisional wins over both the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams. It’s been about as picturesque a start to the campaign as even the most optimistic Niners fan could’ve envisioned at the onset of the season, other than the constant injuries that seem…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Pablo Torre connects Ohio State star to nationwide Christian scandal
Last month, investigative sports reporter Pablo Torre reported on ESPN and SEC Network college football analyst Tim Tebow’s Involvement in a Christian organization called Life Surge, which contracted the former star quarterback to give speeches at dozens of events over the past five years. Torre explained that Life Surge holds events nationwide featuring prominent speakers…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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‘CBS is making a royal mistake’: Sports media reacts to CBS parting ways with Tony Romo
NFL broadcaster and former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo signed a massive 10-year, $180 million contract to feature in CBS’ lead NFL booth alongside Jim Nantz in 2020. However, after a promising start to his broadcasting career, Romo’s performance was widely viewed as a diminishing product as of late. Things took a nasty turn earlier…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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CBS announces final decision on Tony Romo
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo transitioned to the game analyst side of the NFL after his playing career, inking a lucrative deal with CBS to feature in its lead booth alongside Jim Nantz. Unfortunately for Romo, he derailed his analyst career earlier this year when he was arrested for an OWI after a golf…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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‘He operates like a slave owner’: Former boxer does not hold back on Dana White
UFC President Dana White is one of the most polarizing figures in sports, and one former professional boxer did not mince words when asked for his thoughts on White. During a recent interview, former boxing superstar Derek Chisora compared White to a “slave owner” for the way he operates his platforms and the imbalance of…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Ranking the three must-watch teams ahead of the NBA season
Media day has ended, bringing the 2026-2027 NBA season much closer. Players in new team colors cement their arrival as photos make it permanent. Preseason begins in early October, and many teams will flaunt new talent and experiment with new lineups as they head into the season’s official start. Three Must-watch teams have made drastic…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
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Caitlin Clark struggled when it mattered most
Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever had championship aspirations heading into the 2026 season. Unfortunately, those championship dreams ended in the first round of the postseason as their superstar struggled when it mattered most. On Thursday night, the Fever faced the Aces in a pivotal Game 3 showdown with the series tied 1-1. However, the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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‘We really think that’s going to last?’: Stephen A. Smith ‘not sold’ on the Las Vegas Raiders
The Las Vegas Raiders are 3-0 and tied with the Kansas City Chiefs for first in the AFC West. Off to a hot start, veteran quarterback Kurt Cousins has already thrown nine touchdowns, claiming his spot as the team’s starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. Stephen A. Smith, however, is not sold. On a recent…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Tony Romo back in public eye with CBS career hanging in the balance
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo’s future as a game analyst at CBS is uncertain following an OWI arrest after a golf tournament. Romo has since pleaded no contest to a civil offense and taken full responsibility for his actions. “This morning, I faced a recent personal failure by pleading no contest to a civil…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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‘Who would have ever thought?’ Sophie Cunningham mocks A’ja Wilson after fan incident
The Indiana Fever and the Las Vegas Aces are headed to a pivotal Game 3 showdown on Thursday night, and the drama between the two sides is ramping up a bit thanks to Sophie Cunningham’s social media behavior. During Tuesday night’s Game 2 in Indiana, which the Fever won by a final score of 99-89,…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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‘Need younger people’: Paul Finebaum criticizes Donald Trump, Nick Saban amidst college football changes
Over the past several months, United States President Donald Trump has taken a pretty clear interest in addressing the recent changes to the college football landscape as he has pushed for the bipartisan legislation known as the Protect College Sports Act through Congress. He has also leaned heavily on legendary Alabama Crimson Tide head coach…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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‘The Cubs do not belong’: Barstool Sports star eviscerates Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs never recovered from giving up two solo home runs in the first inning of their Game 1 Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night, going on to lose 8-0. Chicago remains just two wins away from advancing and facing the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS, but one Cubs…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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‘I worry about him’: Bill Simmons concerned for Stephen A. Smith amid emergence of Pat McAfee at ESPN
After years of Stephen A. Smith being the biggest voice and personality at ESPN, there appears to be a passing of the torch at the Worldwide Leader, with former NFL punter Pat McAfee slowly emerging as the network’s most prominent face. On a recent episode of his eponymous podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons discussed the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Astros lash out at fans after being booed in loss to White Sox
The Houston Astros lost Game 1 of their Wild Card series to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, 6-3. It was a game that wasn’t even as close as the final score indicated, with the White Sox jumping out to an early lead that grew to 5-0 in the fifth inning. The crowd of 34,011…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Ranking the 5 most surprising teams of the NFL season
Every team comes into the NFL season with expectations, and those expectations can quickly be shattered through the first few weeks of the season – for better or worse. While some teams entered the season with high hopes that were quickly brought back to Earth, there are a few teams that have looked far better…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
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Three breakout players through the first quarter of the college football season
Every college football season produces a few players who go from relative unknowns to household names almost overnight. A month into 2026, several of them are already emerging. This year’s crop includes a safety who didn’t start a game last season, a running back who has already matched his sophomore touchdown total, and a quarterback…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
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Cowboys coach on brutal ending against Ravens: ‘I didn’t do very good’
The Dallas Cowboys faced the Baltimore Ravens in Rio as part of the NFL’s international series, and the game delivered one of the most exciting endings of the young NFL season. Trailing by three late in the game, the Cowboys drove the length of the field but were stuffed at the goal line, forcing Dallas…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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‘Morally, I think it’s kinda weird’: Sophie Cunningham ‘not surprised’ by Sydney Sweeney ad
Last week, actress Sydney Sweeney sparked widespread outrage from female athletes after she was at the center of an ad campaign for a U.S. sports prediction market where she wore minimal or no clothing while posing with sports equipment. Now, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has weighed in. While many athletes have expressed their shock…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
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Sean McVay: ‘We’re not playing in Australia ever again’
In the lead-up to last week’s season-opening game between the Los Angeles Rams and the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne, Australia, a lot was made of the Rams’ decision to arrive in Australia just one day before the game. That didn’t seem to work out well for the Rams, and it sounds like head coach…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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Five burning questions entering NFL Week 2
Week 2 of the NFL 2026 season arrives after a wild opening week. Here, we’ll offer some of the biggest NFL questions entering Week 2: Will the offensive explosion continue? Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season featured a ton of scoring, averaging 49.4 points per game. Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season matched…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
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LeBron James Polymarket deal is reportedly worth more than his NBA contract
In July, LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. The former Los Angeles Laker looks to earn $4 million during the 2026–27 NBA season. In his latest endeavor with Polymarket, the prediction-market platform agreed to pay James more than three times that amount. James’s off-the-court resume has never been short,…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Colin Kaepernick refused to meet with Donald Trump
Colin Kaepernick made headlines during the 2016 NFL season when he began taking a knee during the playing of the national anthem before games in protest of systemic oppression, racial injustice, and police brutality against Black people and people of color. Throughout his protest and in the years that followed, Kaepernick received some heavy pushback…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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‘They want to protect their power’: Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are ‘openly colluding’ against Macklemore
Perhaps the biggest headline throughout the entertainment industry this week has been Macklemore’s removal from the lineup of Ed Sheeran’s upcoming stadium tour as a result of his vocal support of Palestine. Macklemore said that New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft, who also owns Gillet Stadium, rallied support from other NFL owners to have…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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Analyst wonders if Oregon quarterback Dante Moore could fake injury
Dante Moore made the somewhat surprising decision to return to the Oregon Ducks this season when he would have been one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL  Draft should he have decided to declare. Now, after a disappointing start to the season, one college football analyst is wondering if the star quarterback could fake…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
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‘Makes no sense to me at all’: Kirk Herbstreit not happy with AP Poll dropping Ohio State
The Ohio State Buckeyes entered Saturday night’s road showdown with the No. 4 Texas Longhorns as the No. 1 team in the country and largely played well in the game, losing 24-23 after a late touchdown from Texas helped them overcome a 20-point deficit. After the loss, Ohio State fell from No. 1 in the…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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Arch Manning issues public apology for ‘insensitive comment’
Just days after notching the biggest win of his career when he mounted a 20-point fourth-quarter comeback to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes, Texas Longhorns star Arch Manning found himself at the center of some controversy this week, but he has now issued a public apology. The incident occurred on Monday when Manning made what…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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‘We do not provide a platform for hate speech’: Patriots owner Robert Kraft removes Macklemore from Gillette Stadium performance
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, who is also the owner of Gillette Stadium, made a statement Monday, addressing the removal of Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Macklemore as an opening act for Ed Sheeran’s show at his venue later this month. Sheeran is currently on his 2026 North American “Loop Tour” that began in early June.…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
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‘Dear State Gaming Regulators’: Top leagues and player unions band together against sports betting harassment
Sports betting has officially become part of the culture. It’s commercialized, advertised all over social media, and some of your favorite athletes and media figures are even sponsored by gambling platforms. Before sports betting was so accessible, people had to travel to casinos and rely on bookies, but now that it’s in the palm of…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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Five high-profile NFL injury storylines after week 1
Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season was one of the best we’ve seen in years. Upsets, high-scoring games, and standout performances gave fans all the hope for the coming weeks ahead. Sunday has passed, and the thrill is over until the next, but some fanatics are still in shambles as some of their team’s…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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‘I thought Arch looked horrible, honestly’: A.J. McCarron does not hold back on Arch Manning
On Saturday night, Arch Manning helped lead the Texas Longhorns all the way back, overcoming a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Ohio State Buckeyes by a final score of 24-23. Despite the dramatic comeback, longtime college football analyst A.J. McCarron was not all that impressed with Manning’s performance. Following the game, McCarron went as…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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‘Obviously, there’s history there’: Baker Mayfield not shying away from Browns matchup
After a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals to open the season, Baker Mayfield will have a chance to take on his former team when his Tampa Bay Buccaneers host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. While he isn’t exactly leaning into any narratives about revenge, he also isn’t shying away from the conversation, either. During his…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
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‘Bad plays are going to happen all the time’: Deshaun Watson speaks out after blowout loss
It’s safe to say that Deshaun Watson’s return to the Cleveland Browns starting lineup did not go the way he would have hoped, but he is keeping his head up and trying his best to move forward. Watson was named the team’s starting quarterback just days after he had a rather hostile reaction to getting…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Nick Saban claims ‘some losses are better than some wins’
The College Football Playoff has changed the sport in a lot of ways, but one of the biggest is that much of the sport now centers around playoff resumes and which teams deserve to advance to the end-of-season playoff. That has now led legendary college football head coach and current ESPN analyst Nick Saban to…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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‘Three good teams at the top, then nothing’: Nick Saban criticizes Big Ten
It’s no secret that Nick Saban is a bit biased toward the SEC after coaching in the conference for the past two decades before retiring and becoming a college football analyst for ESPN. This week, he took a not-so-subtle shot at the Big Ten Conference while praising the SEC. During an appearance on The Pat McAfee…
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The Comeback @thecomeback.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
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Giants star plans to ‘exploit’ Cowboys ‘struggles’
The New York Giants are set to begin their season with a division showdown against the Dallas Cowboys, and it sounds like the team is already keying in on one area where they think they’ll have an advantage. As the Cowboys prepared for the upcoming season, the team made a roster addition that Giants star…
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