Happy Hump Day 🐪
Just a typical night in Bloomington, IN, when a Big Ten game is interrupted by fire alarms and fans are evacuated from Assembly Hall. The USMNT couldn’t handle Mexico what is it going to do in June when Brazil comes to Orlando? The Iowa-Ohio State women’s game ticket is the most expensive in women’s hoops history. The countdown on how much longer Russell Wilson will be in Denver is two weeks and ticking. Two men were convicted in the killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay.
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The Wisconsin-Indiana game was halted and fans were evacuated when fire alarms went off at Assembly Hall. The game was resumed after the delay.
This is a first (and wild) Assembly Hall in Bloomington is being evacuated. Alarms have been going off for about five minutes with an automated announcement telling people to leave the building. The game has been halted.
Never seen anything like this. pic.twitter.com/g129xHRzkz
— Josh Weinfuss (@joshweinfuss) February 28, 2024
NBA news: Max Strus for the win as Cavaliers rock Mavericks.
CAVS GAME WINNER FROM HALF COURT 😱
WILD ENDING IN CLEVELAND 🤯 pic.twitter.com/80xSb9W7xY
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 28, 2024
Fantastic trailer for Ngannou-Joshua.
A 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗢𝗨𝗧 trailer for #KnockoutChaos 🍿#JoshuaNgannou is live worldwide on DAZN on 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬, March 8. Buy NOW at https://t.co/FoiaUucafv. #RiyadhSeason | @Turki_alalshikh pic.twitter.com/hk9sufiqDz
— DAZN Boxing (@DAZNBoxing) February 27, 2024
UFC had a huge fiscal year in 2023.
UFC had another record-breaking year financially producing $1.3 billion in revenue for 2023, live events revenue and sponsorships skyrocketed last year.
Full details — #UFC https://t.co/i8xKIPvS4C
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) February 27, 2024
USMNT will face Brazil in Orlando on June 12.
The USMNT will face star-studded Brazil on June 12 in Orlando 🍿 pic.twitter.com/uMwNzk2diI
— B/R Football (@brfootball) February 28, 2024
Just drone footage vs. Max Verstappen.
Who are the most valuable soccer/football players in U21?
Most Valuable Football Players In The World U21
🔹 Jude Bellingham | 20 | Real Madrid | €180M
🔹 Jamal Musiala | 21 | Bayern Munich | €110M
🔹 Florian Wirtz | 20 | Bayer Leverkusen | €100M
🔹 Pedri | 21 | Barcelona | €90M📲: https://t.co/zMyDe2JTtl pic.twitter.com/7FlpcoU5pG
— BetUS Soccer ⚽ (@BetUSSoccer) February 27, 2024
This player in the Arizona Miracle League calls his shot. Hero.
Zach Wagner from the Arizona Miracle league, came to bat with the game on the line, called his shot than hits the walk off. What legends are made of. pic.twitter.com/rsOQDTCf0m
— BaseballHistoryNut (@nut_history) October 4, 2023
Iowa-Ohio State ticket – Caitlin Clark – is the most expensive women’s hoops ticket. Ever.
This Sunday’s game between #5 Iowa vs. #2 Ohio State is the most expensive ticket in women’s basketball (WNBA or NCAAW) on record
The current get-in for a non-GA ticket is $491 🤯
(Via @TickPick ) pic.twitter.com/ukMvDbwdKA
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 27, 2024
Sportsmanship wins out at ACC Swim Championships.
ACC Swimming Championship goes from horrible fiasco to beautiful lesson on sportsmanship https://t.co/KcWP1ocMeT
— SB Nation (@SBNation) February 27, 2024
The plot thickens about Justin Fields and the Bears.
Bears’ GM Ryan Poles said today that, if the team decides to draft a QB with the No. 1 overall pick, he doesn’t think it would be right not to trade Justin Fields before free agency begins. pic.twitter.com/0TkSSpZzoW
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) February 27, 2024
In their last 20 games …
Justin Fields
3,605 Passing Yards
1,376 Rushing Yards
35 Total TDsLamar Jackson
4,285 Passing Yards
1,032 Rushing Yards
32 Total TDsAre we overlooking Justin Fields’ true potential? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/XgDSqWtDB9
— uSTADIUM (@uSTADIUM) February 26, 2024
Raheem Morris with the quote from the NFL Combine.
New #Falcons HC Raheem Morris on the team’s QB situation: “If we had better quarterback play, I probably will not be standing here at this podium.” pic.twitter.com/iD8qcJ6rsj
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) February 27, 2024
Sean Payton says the countdown on Russell Wilson is down to the next two weeks.
Sean Payton said a decision on Russell Wilson’s future with the #Broncos will come in the next two weeks so read into “next one” in the quote below what you will. https://t.co/QrnRPwHsfR
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) February 27, 2024
The Browns want the NFL to extend the trade deadline by two weeks.
The Browns have submitted a proposal to extend the trade deadline 2 weeks into November. With a longer season, they believe teams can use more time to assess making deals.
— Tony Grossi (@TonyGrossi) February 27, 2024
What QBs will throw at the NFL Combine, and what QBs won’t.
Here’s what we know in terms of QBs throwing at the Combine (verified by a team source):
Not throwing: Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, Jayden Daniels
Planning to throw: JJ McCarthy, Bo Nix, Michael Penix
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) February 27, 2024
Just Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker dunking a basketball.
I see you @buttkicker7 😂🐰 pic.twitter.com/ByzBqR3pQi
— The Kingdom (@MahomeSZN) February 26, 2024
Taylor Swift made Chiefs offensive linemen homemade Pop-Tarts during the season.
🏈| Andy Reid reveals to @CSimmsQB that Taylor made the Chiefs o-line homemade pop-tarts during the season! 👩🍳 pic.twitter.com/ubQBSMCJlr
— Taylor Swift Updates 🤍 (@swifferupdates) February 27, 2024
Patrick Willis would take Colin Kaepernick over Brock Purdy.
49ers Hall Of Fame LB Patrick Willis says he would choose Colin Kaepernick over Brock Purdy
Willis says Kap is 1A and Purdy is 1B pic.twitter.com/J0olPmrJGA
— NFL Rumors (@nflrums) February 27, 2024
Davante Adams apparently won’t be changing teams.
New #Raiders GM Tom Telesco emphasizes that WR Davante Adams is not going anywhere, despite some trade rumors: “He’s a Raider.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 27, 2024
Kirk Cousins has some new grillz.
KIRKO GRILLZ
(via @KirkCousins8) pic.twitter.com/XiGfwvFIHh
— NFL (@NFL) February 27, 2024
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart has an NIL deal…with a private jet company. Lunacy.
Ole Miss QB Jaxson Dart has signed the first private jet NIL deal.
His agreement with Nicholas Air will provide flight hours on a fleet of private jets for travel, training, and philanthropy. pic.twitter.com/NrsDqPppwD
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) February 27, 2024
MLB news: Ohtani strikes out on three pitches in first at-bat as Dodger.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Garrett Crotchet can tell his grandkids one day that he struck out Shohei Ohtani on three pitches in his first at-bat in a Dodger uniform.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 27, 2024
And then, he homers, of course.
Shohei Ohtani homers in his @Dodgers #SpringTraining debut. 💥💥 pic.twitter.com/o6vMUHKUR4
— MLB (@MLB) February 27, 2024
Shannon Sharpe compares LeBron James to LaVar Ball. Ouch.
Shannon Sharpe Compares LeBron James to LaVar Ball After Request to Stop Covering Bronny Jameshttps://t.co/XfIIHo5L2i
— The Big Lead (@TheBigLead) February 27, 2024
Packers mourn the death of Bart Starr’s widow.
A statement from the Green Bay Packers on the passing of Cherry Starr. pic.twitter.com/6w2VcKam8U
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) February 27, 2024
The Sports Illustrated saga gets weirder. An SI-branded TV channel?
Sports Illustrated’s ex-publisher makes pitch to create SI-branded TV channel: sources https://t.co/w9eIM645pi pic.twitter.com/EO3icawL9o
— New York Post (@nypost) February 27, 2024
Sports Illustrated does not exist without us pic.twitter.com/AVCngP6scv
— Sports Illustrated Union (@si_union) February 27, 2024
Fantastic finish in the Philadelphia HS basketball championship.
Philly at its finest: Overtime buzzer beater for the Catholic League title in the Palestra. pic.twitter.com/TR9GGl63ZP
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) February 27, 2024
A Philadelphia basketball dream !! Nothing in the world like a buzzer beater at a sold out Palestra ! Congrats to @RomanCatholicHS and much respect for @ARyanbasketball !! https://t.co/uvF5nWbxGR
— Jay Wright (@CoachJayWright) February 27, 2024
Kansas State is a wild 7-0 in overtime.
K State’s win tonight over WVU, which moved them to 7-0 in OT this year, inspired us! pic.twitter.com/pifN6pldws
— The Sickos CBB Committee (@SickosCBB) February 27, 2024
Speaking of great Philly moments. Kris Jenkins is selling his game-worn sneakers from when he hit the shot to win the NCAAF championship. It’s an auction.
THE SHOT! JENKINS, FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP! Where were you for this moment? 😱🤯
GAME-WORN SNEAKERS FROM A DAY THAT’S ENGRAVED IN SPORTS HISTORY
Kris Jenkins’ Game-Worn Sneakers from the 2016 NCAA Championship Buzzer Beater for @NovaMBB have just been consigned for #Goldin100 🏀👟 pic.twitter.com/jNNf1EtAul
— Goldin (@GoldinCo) February 27, 2024
Shaq’s college ID can be had, too.
Can’t hold on to everything forever.
As the custodian of @SHAQ’s college ID for the last couple years, it’s time to find a new home.
Would welcome bids from all, including Shaq, Charles, @TheJetOnTNT or @AdamLefkoe!
Bid here, closes Saturday night https://t.co/JxDMdcZe36 pic.twitter.com/D1M2JMzrBP
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) February 26, 2024
Kyrie Irving will see his first signature shoe released.
OFFICIAL: Kyrie Irving’s 1st signature shoe with ANTA — the KAI 1 — will release on March 6th in Dallas at Sneaker Politics and globally on https://t.co/SY6Cf31lFR for $125.
Shoe features graphics & details throughout inspired by Irving’s Native American ancestry. pic.twitter.com/mAkaTVd2JB
— Nick DePaula (@NickDePaula) February 27, 2024
The Sacramento Kings are looking for a director of marketing. Salary seems short.
Director role in the NBA in California?
The Kings can’t be serious. pic.twitter.com/ChIQIutBeu— Ata Movassaghi (@AtaMova) February 27, 2024
Who was the last goalie to play in the NHL sans a mask?
Fun Fact: Fearless Andy Brown was the last NHL goalie to play without a mask. He left the NHL maskless in ‘74, and then played another 3 seasons in the WHA, still with no mask.. pic.twitter.com/iJHJLtn4LN
— Old Hockey Cards (@oldhockeycards) February 27, 2024
Playing without a mask? How about playing when you lose a skateblade?
The play is blown dead after Adin Hill loses a skate blade.
Do you think the whistle should be blown if the goalie loses a blade? pic.twitter.com/l202mK4Yhd
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) February 28, 2024
A forklift-certified mascot? Only in the NHL.
When I’m working a game, I often wonder if the fans realize they are in the presence of a fork lift certified mascot. pic.twitter.com/7N8YFvE18X
— Gnash (@Gnash00) February 27, 2024
Wendy’s is thinking about surge pricing at lunch and dinner runs.
Wendy’s planning Uber-style ‘surge pricing’ where burger prices fluctuate based on demand https://t.co/OqMsvy3FsR pic.twitter.com/kTSYxAFNz5
— New York Post (@nypost) February 26, 2024
An empty warehouse certainly is not a golden ticket.
Police were called to an ‘immersive’ Willy Wonka Experience after families showed up to an ’empty warehouse’
The event reportedly charged $40 for entry, advertised with AI art, and said it would be a ‘journey filled with wondrous creations and enchanting surprises at every… pic.twitter.com/udz8KeWVxQ
— Culture Crave 🍿 (@CultureCrave) February 27, 2024
Darby Allin pays tribute to tag-team partner and icon Sting.
For Sting 🦂@PlayersTribune https://t.co/6Jrdr7LMgm
— DARBY ALLIN (@DarbyAllin) February 27, 2024
This would be considered a pro wrestling high spot.
Expectations for this match were HIGH but we took them even HIGHER! ✈️ 🐦 🌙 @MustafaAli_X @WrestlePrestige pic.twitter.com/SeTyPM4m56
— Speedball Mike Bailey (@SpeedballBailey) February 26, 2024
Now this is funny.
BREAKING: Apple has cancelled plans to make a car after realizing it would require windows
— greg (@greg16676935420) February 27, 2024
Is Justify a Hall of Fame horse? Controversy or bluster?
I cannot support a horse going into the Hall of Fame that raced for literally four months. https://t.co/Bp3x97Mpu4
— Darin Zoccali (@atTheTrack7) February 27, 2024
Throwback: The great Jim Ross as a wrestling ref in the ‘70s.
Jim Ross as a referee for NWA Tri-State (Mid-South) in the mid-70s pic.twitter.com/V9k9JP1Amg
— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) February 27, 2024
Mario Andretti needs to figure out how to get this chocolate tribute from D.C. to Pennsylvania.
If you have a sweet tooth and a love for art, this entirely dark chocolate showpiece will blow your mind. Created and given to me by the Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC. Any ideas how I can get it home to Pennsylvania? It’s 20 inches tall. And it’s amazing; I tasted it 😋 pic.twitter.com/yvfEmQi4lu
— Mario Andretti (@MarioAndretti) February 27, 2024
The Record Store
Bianca Censori was dressed for a trip to McDonald’s and Popeye’s.
Bianca Censori covers up in oversized jacket for fast food date with stepdaughter North West https://t.co/OMLPogPO5P pic.twitter.com/t29hsBDgeE
— Page Six (@PageSix) February 27, 2024
Kim Kardashian’s waist vanished.
Kim Kardashian shows off ‘non-existent’ waist in Mugler corset: ‘Insane’ https://t.co/UAdJkxkAUe pic.twitter.com/IS2dn6mFeY
— Page Six (@PageSix) February 27, 2024
Two men convicted in killing of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay.
Two men have been found guilty of killing hip-hop legend Jam Master Jay more than 20 years ago in a drug deal at a New York City recording studio. https://t.co/ZlRp0kK2UT
— Breaking News (@BreakingNews) February 27, 2024
John Fogerty is miffed by the cancelation from Country Fest Queensland.
In response to Country Fest Queensland… pic.twitter.com/zgtLNE2AKL
— John Fogerty (@John_Fogerty) February 27, 2024
Ray J and Princes Love file for divorce … for the fourth time.
Ray J and Princess Love file for divorce for a fourth time https://t.co/opVnsck0gY pic.twitter.com/9ujny8JR8e
— Page Six (@PageSix) February 26, 2024
Taken down at the Cavern Club in London.
Just a normal day at the world famous Cavern Club in Liverpool, England. pic.twitter.com/rJBeKkHBQI
— Allan (@allan_cheapshot) February 27, 2024
Doggos!
Jon Stewart gets emotional about the loss of a dog. It hits home.
Tonight, a moment caught me off guard while watching @TheDailyShow with @jonstewart doing Jon Stewart things. Then he shared the news about his dog Tipper. Many of us can relate to the moment when the joy of a dog enters our lives & the sadness of the loss. Time to adopt again… pic.twitter.com/bf5YMl0gbT
— TheDayroomExperience (@A_Dayroom) February 27, 2024
A wonderful story for all dog lovers.
“A man and his dog were walking along a road. The man was enjoying the scenery, when it suddenly occurred to him that he was dead.
He remembered dying, and that the dog walking beside him had been dead for years. He wondered where the road was leading them.
After a while, they… pic.twitter.com/yGDyBMcWlq— Dog Lovers (@DogLovers03) February 27, 2024
Doggo of the day.
A little girl teaches her puppy how to play slide..🐶🛝👧😊 pic.twitter.com/ySpLYkUg6I
— 𝕐o̴g̴ (@Yoda4ever) February 27, 2024
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