Amanda Rykoff is a New York City-based writer. She’s a sports fan, proud Penn alum, recovering attorney, devoted aunt, and voracious consumer of media. She has contributed to ESPN, ONE World Sports, The Outside Corner and previously co-hosted the ESPN podcast, “Play Ball!” Follow her on Twitter.
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How To Win on Poker Night – Tips From Poker Pro Phil Laak
Here are five tips from Laak on how to make sure you leave with your buddies’ money at the end of poker night.
Donovan McNabb Talks 2013 NFL Draft & Tony Romo’s Contract [INTERVIEW]
Donovan McNabb hasn't seen game action on an NFL field since 2011, but he hasn't lost his competitive edge. The six-time Pro Bowl quarterback was in New York City on Tuesday to participate in the Wild Turkey American Honey Bar-sity Athletics kickball game against a team captained by Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte
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Get ‘Up To Speed’ With Terrence Stephens — Stanford DL Once Auditioned for ‘American Idol,’ Loves *NSYNC, [INTERVIEW]
If you don’t follow Stanford football, you probably haven’t heard Terrence Stephens’ name. That’s because he typically stays in the trenches and doesn’t get the attention that the playmakers do. But even with limited play — he missed the final three games of the 2012 season due to personal and eligibility issues — the 6’2”, 305-pound defensive tackle had 10 tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble i
‘Up to Speed’ with Mike James — Miami Hurricanes’ RB Used To Idolize A Florida State Seminole [INTERVIEW]
Mike James was known for his work ethic, determination and mega-watt smile during his four years at the University of Miami. James started all 12 games at running back for the Hurricanes during his senior season, when he rushed for a career-best 621 yards and six touchdowns on 147 attempts
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‘Up to Speed’ with Jordan Rodgers —Vanderbilt QB Talks About His Famous Brother & His Love For Taylor Swift [INTERVIEW]
A quarterback with the last name of Rodgers should sound familiar to football fans -- perhaps you’ve heard of Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers? Aaron’s younger brother, Jordan Rodgers (Vanderbilt ‘13), looks to take the first step towards following in his brother’s very large NFL footsteps at the 2013 NFL Draft
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Watch Hilarious Outtakes of Charles Barkley and Alec Baldwin For Capital One
Charles Barkley is known for his over-sized physique and personality and unfiltered approach to basketball analysis.
Broncos’ Von Miller on His Super Bowl Prediction — ‘I Actually Feel it and I Believe In It’
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller may be only 23, but in his two years in the NFL he’s made two Pro Bowls and has registered 30 sacks and several different post-sack celebration dances.
Brian Billick on NFL Coaching Hires — “They’re Looking For ‘Young’ and ‘Cheap'”
In the wake of the Baltimore Ravens’ thrilling Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers in New Orleans, GuySpeed had the chance to talk with Fox and NFL Network broadcaster Brian Billick, who coached the Ravens to their first Super Bowl championship in Super Bowl XXXV twelve years ago.
Redskins’ Alfred Morris — ‘Signing Contract Better Than Spending Money’
In a normal NFL year, Redskins running back Alfred Morris would have been a leading contender for Rookie of the Year. But with teammate RGIII’s sensational debut behind center and Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson making headlines at quarterback, Morris had to be content with being named to the Associated Press All-Pro team.
Joe Namath: ‘We All Need to Take Better Care of Ourselves’ — 2013 NFL Honors
When football fans talk about the NFL’s greatest stars, none enjoyed the limelight as much as Joe Namath, Hall of Famer and Super Bowl III champion with the New York Jets.
“Broadway Joe” stood out among the NFL's brightest current, former and future stars on Saturday night at the 2nd Annual National Football League Honors in New Orleans...
2013 Super Bowl Interviews: New Orleans Under Attack By ‘Swamp People’
All the stars are out this week in New Orleans for the Super Bowl. Stroll through the French Quarter and you’re sure to see current and former NFL players, familiar faces from stage and screen (this intrepid writer spotted Neil Patrick Harris and Alec Baldwin at dinner on Friday night), television personalities and even a famous musician or two (you may have heard that Beyoncé is performing the Na
Super Bowl 47: There’s a Prop Bet For That
In the week leading up to Super Bowl 47, you’re probably going to hear a few things about Ravens star linebacker Ray Lewis or 49ers sophomore stud quarterback Colin Kaepernick or the Harbaugh brothers. Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but did you know Jim and John are the first pair of brothers to coach against each other in the biggest of all the Big Games?