John Simmons

North Hampton

Freelance Sports Reporter at Outkick

Culture Reporter at MRCTV

Reporter for OutKick. Lord of the Rings nerd and loyal Boston sports fan. You'll probably find me at the beach. Matthew 11:28-30.

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Shocking! WNBA: No Evidence To Back Up Angel Reese's Claim Of Racist Fan Behavior

1 week ago | mrctv.org | John Simmons

Earlier this month, the WNBA launched an investigation into claims from Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese that she was verbally attacked with racial slurs. That investigation is over, and has found no evidence to substantiate the claims. Shocking, I know. Reese was fouled hard by Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark, and after she went to confront Clark for the hard (yet not dirty) foul, fans booed her as she was taking her free throws.
Liverpool EPL Title Parade Turns Violent As Driver Runs Over Dozens With Minivan

1 week ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

A parade celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League title turned violent on Monday night when a suspect drove a car into the crowd of celebrating fans. According to multiple reports, the suspect in a minivan bowled over dozens of celebrating fans on Water Street in Liverpool city centre. After the van stopped, a crowd converged on the vehicle.
In Wake Of Podcast With Christian Apologist, 'Pretty Atheist' Joe Rogan Has Been Attending Church

1 week ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

Joe Rogan has made a massive life change in recent months. In January, Christian apologist Wesley Huff went on "The Joe Rogan Experience" to discuss the Biblical faith and worldview. That conversation left an indelible impression on the podcaster and UFC broadcaster. According to Huff, he and Rogan have been in touch sporadically since that episode, and on "The Living Waters" podcast, he claimed Rogan has made some lifestyle changes as a result.
What Doing A Murph On Memorial Day Taught Me About The Toughness Of Our Veterans

1 week ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

"Toughness" is a word that takes many forms and can apply to many people, but no one embodies that word better than the soldiers who have fought - and died - for America. I learned that on a more personal level on this Memorial Day. My gym hosted three separate heats for a "Murph" workout.
Former NBA Champ Tony Allen Derails Cooper Flagg Hype Train: 'I Don't See It'

1 week ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

You know Cooper Flagg, right? The kid from Duke who will most assuredly be the first overall pick by Dallas Mavericks and looks like he could be the next face of the league whenever LeBron James decides to retire? Maybe it's just a contrarian view, but one former NBA champion thinks Flagg is going to have a thoroughly unspectacular career.
After Complete-Game Shutout, No One Pitching Filthier Than Tigers' Tarik Skubal

1 week ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

If I were assembling an MLB pitching staff, I’d want a guy who is merciless, durable and a winner, which is why Tarik Skubal would be my first choice. Before diving into stats, let's discuss the Detroit Tigers ace’s name, which is super sick (say it out loud, and you’ll see what I mean). "Tarik" is Arabic and some variations of the name mean "to strike." Seems fitting for a guy that pounds the strike zone on the regular.
Travis Hunter Marries Leanna Lenee, Gifts Her A Six-Figure Mercedes

1 week ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

Jacksonville Jaguars two-way star Travis Hunter already has a ring - but not of the Super Bowl kind. On Saturday, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft married his fiance, Leanna Lenee, at a ceremony in Tennessee. In addition to getting married at a fancy location, Hunter bought his new bride a Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 Brabus 800, a car that reportedly costs six figures.
The Indy 500 and the MLB Crossed Over In The Most Epic Way Possible

1 week ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

MLB fans have done some crazy things to celebrate big moments in games, and this weekend, a pair of fans took inspiration from the Indy 500. Or Fox. Red Sox outfielder Jaren Duran hit a leadoff homerun in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Orioles on Saturday. Once the ball cleared the fence, a fan took a bottle of milk - yes, milk - and poured it all over himself. In the pouring rain. No, he didn't just win the Indy 500 (though it is scheduled for this afternoon).
WNBA Team Honors George Floyd, Not Fallen Soldiers, On Memorial Day Weekend

1 week ago | mrctv.org | John Simmons

Today is Memorial Day, which means that today (and even the whole weekend) we should be honoring the men and women who died in defense of this country. But a WNBA franchise thought it would be best to honor a drug-addicted anti-hero than our brave soldiers. The Minnesota Lynx hosted the Connecticut Sun on Friday, and before the game, Lynx forward Napheesa Collier grabbed the mike and said it was time to honor George Floyd. Yes, that George Floyd.
The Athletic's MLB Quarter Century Team Is Garbage For One Specific Reason

2 weeks ago | outkick.com | John Simmons

Picking a quarter-century team for any sport is difficult, because there’s an endless number of combinations you could come up with that will inevitably leave someone snubbed. But if you come up with criteria for how you choose your members of the squad, you need to be consistent. Jayson Stark of The Athletic was not, and it ruined the validity of the team he assembled. Before diving into what bothers me about it, here’s the team Stark put together. Personally, I think this is a solid team.