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Last July, when Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was gearing up for arguably one of the NFL’s greatest rebound seasons after a torn ACL, he made an eyebrow-raising decision. In an era when social media has become an integral part of the branding of an NFL star, he was leaving the platforms behind. Not only that, but deleting cornerstone apps from his phone altogether during training camp. “Just too many distractions,” he said. It was an interesting moment, but also worth some… Source link

The television broadcast of UFC 271 on Saturday night won’t include Joe Rogan. According to multiple reports, the controversial personality and podcast host won’t handle his normal duties for the MMA broadcast. The New York Post cited a UFC official who said that Rogan had a “scheduling conflict” preventing him from being on the broadcast. Former middleweight champion Michael Bisping will replace Rogan on the ESPN and pay-per-view broadcast. That “scheduling conflict” comes as Rogan has been… Source link

Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay is already recognized as one of the best coaches in the game. In five years with the Rams, McVay has never posted a losing season. He’ll get his second crack at a Super Bowl ring during Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals. [Join Yahoo’s free Big Game prop quiz for a chance to win up to $10K] But at some point, McVay’s coaching career will come to an end. That might come sooner than expected based on how much McVay expects he will value time with his… Source link

One of the biggest names in Los Angeles Rams history is thinking about boycotting the Super Bowl. Hall of Fame running back Eric Dickerson said he’s considering staying at home during the Super Bowl after the team reportedly offered to seat him in the nosebleeds. [Join Yahoo’s free Big Game prop quiz for a chance to win up to $10K] Dickerson made that comment during an appearance on CBS Sports radio. Dickerson said the team wanted him to sit in the 400 section. Because of that, he thinks he’ll… Source link

We haven’t seen the last of Tom Brady in the NFL … according to one of his favorite targets. Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski believes Brady will return to the NFL, but that comes with a caveat. [Join Yahoo’s free Big Game prop quiz for a chance to win up to $10K] Gronkowski expects Brady to take a few years off before he returns to action, telling USA Today Brady will be back “in a couple of years.” No, really. “The guy can play at any age,’’ Gronkowski told USA TODAY… Source link

Inflation? Oh yeah, I’m old enough to remember. As I’m sure you saw, inflation numbers came out red-hot on Thursday, with prices for the month of January rising at an annualized rate of 7.5%, the highest since February 1982. “This is a big shock to me,” says Jian Yang, professor of finance at University of Colorado. “When I hear that this inflation rate is the highest in 40 years, that really causes some concern about a challenge to the U.S. economy.” So I think it’s worth going… Source link

It wasn’t the most explosive trade deadline, but LeBron James sitting idly as power moves were being made was an unfamiliar sight. The Los Angeles Lakers had nothing to give but needed plenty, and usually that means James’ unspoken pressure tightens the vice on even the most seasoned general managers, yielding something, anything. But it was quiet on the Lakers front, as teams turned down Russell Westbrook. Perhaps the Lakers were unaware other teams have seen the film or taken advantage… Source link

Super Bowl LVI is just two days away, but the big game will not only be about football. Music icons Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J Blige, and Kendrick Lamar are all set to perform at this year’s halftime show — the third production from the NFL’s partnership with Jay-Z and Roc Nation. “The opportunity to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime show, and to do it in my own backyard, will be one of the biggest thrills of my career,” Dr. Dre said in a statement at the time of the reveal, adding… Source link

The greatest receiver in NFL history wanted the San Francisco 49ers to be more aggressive in the NFC championship. Rice questioned the 49ers’ decision to punt on a crucial 4th-and-2 late in the contest, saying, “You gotta go for it.” Rice spoke about that game — and a number of other topics — with Jared Quay of Yahoo Sports. Rice wasn’t too keen to talk about the NFC championship at first, but quickly aired a complaint about the contest. “You just hurt me, big time,” Rice said. “Because… Source link

As China’s digital yuan takes the global stage at the winter Olympics, a top cryptocurrency executive believes the U.S. is actually ahead in the worldwide digital currency game. Recently, the Federal Reserve has unveiled its thinking about how a central bank digital coin might operate, without taking any firm stance on the topic. Only 2 countries, Nigeria and the Bahamas, have functional CBDCs, while a few other economies are moving toward pilots this year. However, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire… Source link