Conor McGregor dropped by 2 companies, including popular whiskey brand, following verdict in assault case

Conor McGregor dropped by 2 companies, including popular whiskey brand, following verdict in assault case

Two companies have severed ties with UFC fighter Conor McGregor after an Irish court found him liable for assault following a sexual encounter with a woman who accused him of sexually assaulting her in 2018.  Proximo Spirits, the owner of Irish whiskey brand Proper No. 12, which McGregor became the face of, told the Irish Independent … Read more

Lions coach Dan Campbell appears to shade NFL after Jameson Williams fined over touchdown celebration

Lions coach Dan Campbell appears to shade NFL after Jameson Williams fined over touchdown celebration

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell appeared to shade the NFL during a press conference this week when pointing to the apparent hypocrisy of the league’s rules on touchdown celebrations.  The NFL has come down hard on celebrations in general this season, with several players being fined for making violent gestures, or finger gun celebrations, during … Read more

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins reveals how the perception of him changed after Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ released

Falcons’ Kirk Cousins reveals how the perception of him changed after Netflix’s ‘Quarterback’ released

Kirk Cousins was among the quarterbacks featured in Netflix’s “Quarterback” docuseries last year, which offered an unprecedented look into the life of an NFL quarterback during the season.  Cousins, 36, was asked if there was a change in how people viewed him after the docuseries was released during a recent appearance on Barstool Sports’ “Pardon … Read more

Lions look to end unfortunate Thanksgiving streak, Giants face hopeful Cowboys and more NFL holiday matchups

Lions look to end unfortunate Thanksgiving streak, Giants face hopeful Cowboys and more NFL holiday matchups

Thanksgiving Day wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without a full slate of NFL games. The football tradition returns with the main course: the Detroit Lions, who host the Chicago Bears on Thursday afternoon. The Lions have played every year dating back to 1934 and hope to pick up their first Turkey Day win in nearly a decade.  … Read more