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FanView: 8/14/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 14, 2026 — 1 Comment

By Joe Torosian Kick it! Off The Top: Jeremiyah Love getting 14 touches (11 carries/3 catches) in the Arizona Cardinals game against the Las Vegas Raiders gave me Ki-Jana Carter vibes.

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FanView: 8/13/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 13, 2026 — 2 Comments

By Joe Torosian Kick it! Jayden Daniels and his handlers have decided to go to war with LSU over the use of his name/image/likeness. Daniels is upset because his #5 jersey was issued to another player. Now, it’s a battle.

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FanView: 8/12/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 12, 2026 — 3 Comments

By Joe Torosian Kick it! Big day yesterday…and bigger morning today with the sale of the Lakers. The sense is that Dodger owner Mark Walter was forced into this sale…and I’m guessing that, at some point in some meeting over the last few days, he declared, “I always lead with love…the rest of you can […]

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FanView: 8/11/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 11, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Joe Torosian Kick it! The NBA trying to gin up excitement of LeBron James playing the Lakers on Christmas Day…is like NBC trying to build intrigue over Ross getting together with Rachel in 2026.

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FanView: 8/10/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 10, 2026 — 2 Comments

By Joe Torosian Kick it! The best part of the NFL Hall of Fame induction week/weekends has always been the speeches. I love the gratitude expressed, and it stands out even more in 2026 as ingratitude has joined victimhood as the emotional currency of our culture.

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Athletics Notes: Red Sox Series

Written by jtorosian on August 10, 2026 — Leave a Comment

By Tim Byrnes The Athletics finally began making serious moves to prepare for the move to Las Vegas in 2028. Pitching coach Scott Emerson was given his walking papers mid-July, and the results were seen immediately. Starter Jacob Lopez was stuck with a 6.83 era on the season when Emerson was canned and has sported […]

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FanView: 8/7/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 7, 2026 — 2 Comments

By Joe Torosian Kick it! The Hall of Fame game…wasn’t boring. I know we all got hungry eyes, but there’s nothing like football. Nothing.

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FanView: 8/6/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 6, 2026 — 10 Comments

By Joe Torosian Kick it! I was asked if I found Sophie Cunningham attractive. I said yes. I always find someone who doesn’t back down from a bold statement attractive. Throughout history, courage has always been attractive, and lack of courage unattractive.

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FanView: 8/5/2026

Written by jtorosian on August 5, 2026 — 2 Comments

By Joe Torosian Kick it! While I don’t recommend it, it is interesting when working away from your desk—your RamCave, like at a summer camp—to hear the sports news trickle in. The stuff people are talking about, the surface stuff, the links everyone else is reading provides a healthy reset. The hot topic besides LeBron […]

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FanView: 7/27/2026

Written by jtorosian on July 27, 2026 — 6 Comments

By Joe Torosian Kick it! As the first day of my third camp in five weeks begins, I’ve had plenty of time to listen to sports and sports talk while driving north. I didn’t believe my first thought — it couldn’t be true —but it was later confirmed when I saw the lowlights of the […]

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