Author: Shawn Christopher

Former Arizona State quarterback Jaden Rashada (above), who recently announced his transfer to the University of Georgia, is suing Florida coach Billy Napier and the University of Florida over an NIL deal gone bad. (Photo courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)
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Rashada suing Florida, Napier

Well, it’s getting real between quarterback Jaden Rashada, now formerly of the University of Florida, that university and coach Billy Napier. Rashada initially committed to Florida, wound up at Arizona State and then entered the transfer portal, and plans to

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Rapper Snoop Dogg will sponsor, along with his new alcoholic beverage, the Arizona Bowl this coming season in Tucson. Last year's game was sponsored by Barstool Sports. (Photo courtesy of PATABOOK.COM)
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Oh, it’s true: Snoop sponsoring a bowl

Are you ready for the Gin & Juice Bowl? It’s not a party recipe; it’s a bowl game. We’re not sure we’re ready, either. But it’s here. Technically, it’s a little longer name than that. But Snoop Dogg – you

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Former Southern Cal running back and Heisman Trophy winner Reggie Bush and his Heisman have been reunited, 14 years after it was removed from him, and the university, for NCAA violations. (Photo courtesy of USATODAY.COM)
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Bush, USC get Heisman Trophies returned

Not sure how to feel about THIS one. Decades after he was at Southern Cal and starred there – make no mistake about it – and earned his Heisman Trophy on the field, former Trojans running back Reggie Bush, who

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The Los Angeles Chargers introduced Jim Harbaugh (left) as head coach on Feb. 1; Harbaugh posed with John Spanos, head of business operations, for this photo. The Chargers are a team wanting very much to trade out of the No. 5 pick in next week's NFL Draft. (Photo by ASHLEY LANDIS / Courtesy of THE ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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Chargers want to deal out of fifth pick

It sounds like the Los Angeles Chargers are a team willing to deal out of the number five overall pick in next Thursday night’s first round of the NFL Draft. And it sounds like they’re wanting everyone and their brother

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Haason Reddick will rush the passer for the New York Jets in 2024, after a trade between the Jets and the Philadelphia Eagles. (Photo by RYAN KANG, courtesy of GETTY IMAGES)
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Jets trade for Haason Reddick

A couple of years ago, it would have been just about unthinkable for the Philadelphia Eagles to trade away edge rusher Haason Reddick. It’s not unthinkable now. In fact, it’s happened, not only being reported by TFB, but by ESPN,

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Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo courtesy of STADIUMDB.COM)
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SEC sets 2025 football schedule

The Southeastern Conference is ahead of all of us. To quote the great Paul Heyman, “That’s not a prediction; it’s a spoiler.” The SEC announced its 2025 slate of conference opponents on Wednesday, and as many expected, the league did

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ESPN's NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper. (Photo courtesy of NYPOST.COM)
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Kiper has few surprises in first mock

Longtime ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper is at his best, in his element, this time of year, and Kiper – who has been parodied on NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” impersonated by several comedians and even somewhat good-natured made-fun-of for

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