It seems to be an annual occurrence – during practice, at some school, a player passes away. Sadly, this year has been no different, as ESPN recently reported that Ja’Quayvin Smalls from Western Carolina died after collapsing at practice on Wednesday.
Smalls was a brand new junior defensive back for the school, having just transferred from Georgia Military College, and was participating in a voluntary workout. Those on the scene say that Smalls complained of cramps and was taken out of the regular practice to stretch. While stretching, he stopped breathing, and athletic trainers administered CPR until the ambulance got to …read more

We all know Danica Patrick has a little edge to her from time to time. And we all know she isn’t the most popular kid on the block among other IRL drivers.
Once upon a time, we thought she was cute even when she was mad, as evidenced by our commentary in this video of a Danica tantrum aimed at Ryan Briscoe this past May.
We’re kinda sorta thinking twice about that “cute” tag. Now the old standby “crankypants” comes to mind instead. That and Hulk Hogan’s Celebrity Championship Wrestling in 20 years or so.
Wait, we need a moment to compose ourselves. We’re still …read more