For most people, the Super Bowl is as connected to Sunday as Easter is. But a new petition that’s being circulated online hopes to change that. New York resident Frank Ruggeri has started a petition that calls for the big game to be switched to Saturdays. Ruggeri says doing so would attract more visitors to…… MORE
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Patrick Mahomes tells bad luck fan, ‘Watch the next game from home’
On Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs pulled off a comeback of amazing proportions, coming back from a 24-0 deficit to score an appearance in the AFC Championship. The final score of the game: 51-31. View this post on Instagram Mahomes doesn’t want to take any chances ? A post shared by The Checkdown…… MORE
Detroit Lions center Frank Ragnow falls through the ice while fishing
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Bengals, Browns fans say they deserve medical marijuana
It’s not easy being a pro football fan in Ohio. With both the Bengals and Browns coming off disastrous seasons, fans are calling for some much-needed herbal treatment. A petition has been submitted to the State Medical Board of Ohio to make “Bengals/Browns Fan” a condition that qualifies you for medical marijuana. The board has…… MORE
Philadelphia Eagles Fan Who Carried Mother Down 10 Flights to Escape Fire Invited to Wild Card Game
A son in Philadelphia was visiting his mom in a senior living facility when a fire broke out. The son, who was wearing the football jersey of his favorite Philadelphia Eagles player, Zach Ertz, jumped into action by carrying his mom down 10 flights of stairs to escape the fire. Zach Ertz saw the story…… MORE
Rob Gronkowski gives sick teen Super Bowl tickets
Rob Gronkowski may be retired, but he apparently still has some pull with the NFL. The former Patriot has made a Massachusetts teen’s dream come true by giving him tickets to this year’s Super Bowl. Gronk’s act of kindness played out on live TV during his appearance on Fox’s New Year’s Eve special. Aiden Clark,…… MORE
Ohio hospital produces Buckeyes babies
Clearly, the reason the Ohio State Buckeyes have such a huge following is residents are taught to be fans from a young age. A really young age. With the number two-ranked team’s upcoming away game against Michigan, the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is running a special promotion: Every baby born in the hospital this week will…… MORE
Browns fans bust open Mason Rudolph pinata
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Lions-Redskins tickets selling for as little as $4
The Washington Redskins are having one of their worst NFL seasons and it’s so bad that ticket prices for this Sunday’s game against the Detroit Lions are going for as little as $4. The Redskins have had one win this entire season so far, defeating the Miami Dolphins, which isn’t saying much. Washington’s had, in…… MORE
PETA wants Colorado to stop using a live mascot
PETA has a small request for the University of Colorado: Stop using live buffalo for a mascot. The request follows a Nov. 12 announcement that Ralphie V will be retired. The 13-year-old behemoth has served as the University’s mascot since 2008. CU-Boulder has had a live mascot since 1967. According to PETA’s letter to CU president…… MORE
