Updated on Jan. 11, 2021 at 7:45 p.m. EST: Several hours after posting this column, Bill Belichick released a statement saying he will not accept the Medal of Freedom offered by Donald Trump. You can read the statement in the tweet below from ESPN Insider Adam Schefter. Read more…
Everybody loves rivalries, trash-talking, and lighthearted ribbing in sports. Nobody wants to see it go too far, but competition and mutual respect that lead to heated confrontations on the field are pure entertainment. Large egos and confidence are a big factor in several athletes’ mindsets, and that’s what makes… Read more…