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The Pewdiepie Fiasco, One Month Later

It’s been a little over a month since the blow-up surrounding Felix ‘Pewdiepie’ Kjellberg, and the Wall Street Journal report leading to the cancellation of his premium show. Since then, a lot has happened to the YouTuber and to at least one of the reporters who worked on that story.

NFL free agents end up opting for 1-year 'prove it' deals

Terrelle Pryor’s 1,007 receiving yards ranked 22nd in the NFL last season, and his 77 catches were 27th, stats accumulated despite playing with five quarterbacks on a team that went 1-15.

"Footy McFooty Face" Leads Fan Vote For San Diego's Potential MLS Team Name

It’s pretty easy to come up with the kind of barfy, ahistorical team names MLS franchises love to pick, so kudos to the ownership group trying to invent a soccer team in San Diego and buy its way into the league for crowdsourcing a little more imagination. Though maybe “Footy McFooty Face” wasn’t quite what they…

Actually, The Huskies Didn't Want Michael Porter Jr. Anyway, Says Local Columnist

Washington Huskies head basketball coach Lorenzo Romar was fired shortly after finishing a soggy 9-22 campaign, the worst in his 14 years at the helm, despite having the likely No. 1 overall pick (Markelle Fultz) in the upcoming NBA Draft. This seemingly non-controversial decision was made much more complicated by the…

White Sox Prospect Yoan Moncada Eats Up To 85 Twinkies A Week

Twenty-one-year-old second baseman Yoan Moncada of the Chicago White Sox—the key player in a major trade the Pale Hose made last year that sent ace pitcher Chris Sale to the Boston Red Sox—is widely regarded as the best prospect in baseball. At 6’2″, 205 lbs., he’s a switch-hitter with a linebacker’s build, lightning…

Alshon Jeffery And Adam Schefter Show Us How The Scoop Game Is Played

Tim Rohan of The MMQB spent the start of NFL free agency shadowing Adam Schefter for 24 hours. What he produced was a revealing timeline that chronicles the manic energy of an NFL scoop hound on the biggest day of the year for NFL scoop hounds. And Alshon Jeffery is all pissed off about it, for some reason.

Panthers GM not second guessing playing injured Cam Newton

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman isn’t second-guessing the team’s decision to allow quarterback Cam Newton to continue to play last season despite a partially torn rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder.

Colts release veteran DT Arthur Jones

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The Indianapolis Colts released defensive tackle Arthur Jones on Friday.

Arkansas Senate Attempts To Fix Stupid Bill Allowing Guns In Football Stadium

On Wednesday, Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law one of the more ill-conceived bills in the recent history of state politics, making it legal for people to carry concealed handguns in government buildings, college campuses, and even some bars. Do you think that rowdy drunk people attending games at the…

Panthers GM not second guessing playing injured Cam Newton (Yahoo Sports)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman isn’t second-guessing the team’s decision to allow quarterback Cam Newton to continue to play last season despite a partially torn rotator cuff in his right throwing shoulder.

Senators Owner Pissed At Sidney Crosby

Sidney Crosby is at it again, “it” in this case short for “being an irritating asshole.”

Confessions Of A Petty Citrus Thief

Perhaps the best perk of living in California, better than proximity to robber barons or weed, is the ubiquitous presence of fruit trees. Anecdotally speaking, everyone has a dang lemon, orange, plum, or avocado tree. Even when our fair state was in the worst throes of the mega drought, one could grow healthy batches…

Panthers sign Jonathan Stewart to 1-year contract extension

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) The Panthers have signed veteran running back Jonathan Stewart to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the team through the 2018 season.

Redskins add size to receiving corps, sign Brian Quick

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins have signed former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick.

The Oakland A's Are Lonely

This is part of an occasional series comprising MLB season previews.

I Don't Think I Can Deal With Jim Harbaugh In Slim-Fit Khakis

The only thing Jim Harbaugh loves as much as football, Twitter, baseball dust, milk, and his bitchin’ mitt is a fresh pair of khaki pants. For years, Harbaugh has worn ill-fitting but absurdly cheap khakis, because luxury only serves to dull one’s taste for victory. It’s a little jarring, then, to see that Harbaugh is…

Agents: Redskins agree to terms with WR Brian Quick

WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Redskins have agreed to terms with former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Brian Quick.

Skip Bayless explains why the Saints might actually consider signing Johnny Manziel

They are the one team that might take the chance.

Skip and Shannon address report that the Patriots could sign Darrelle Revis

Could the cornerback return?

2017 NFL Draft Big Board: SI's top 40 prospects

2017 NFL Draft Big Board: Counting down Sports Illustrated’s top 40 prospects

Atlanta Falcons: Mohamed Sanu vs NFL, A Battle of All Time

Time is money. Time is irrelevant. When it comes to the battle of time, Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Mohamed Sanu and NFL commissioner Roger Goodellappear to be on different sides.The Atlanta Falcons’ Super Bowl 51 collapse, during which they blewa 25-point lead over the New England Patriots…

Report: Jung Ho Kang Denied Visa, In Doubt To Make 2017 Season

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jung Ho Kang has reportedly been denied a visa to the United States, according to Korean news outlet KBS. Kang has missed all of spring training at this point, and is now questionable to make it to the states for the 2017 season.