How the Jacksonville IceMen plan to reestablish hockey culture down south
Jacksonville, Florida has been a home to the sport of hockey since 1964. And when a team from Evansville, Indiana was looking for a new home, Bob Ohrablo along with an ownership group in North Florida stepped in. Hear my interview with the team president on how to move a hockey team from Evansville, Indiana to Jacksonville, Florida that appears in the September Sports Issue of Void Magazine.
NFL anthem protests, another Louisville basketball scandal plus more on this week’s show
Sports fans were thrown into a political debate after the NFL anthem protests last weekend. But what’s the root of the issue and how do we move forward?
Is it ever OK for an NFL player to quit on the field?
The Jaguars defense and Ezekiel Elliott caught a lot of flack for presumably quitting on their team during a game. Is this ever acceptable? What happened to ‘play until the whistle’?
HURRICANE IRMA AFTERMATH AND YOUR UNDEFEATED JAGUARS ON ‘HELMETS AND HEELS’
Jaguars fans had something to cheer about on Sunday in the beat down of the Texans. We recap the game plus Hurricane Irma relief and JaxAsOne campaign.
Interview with Beth Mowins: NFL’s 2nd Woman to Call Play-by-Play
Beth Mowins is only the 2nd woman to call play-by-play for an NFL game and she joined the ladies of ‘Helmets and Heels’ to talk about those expectations.
Never learned how to play fantasy football? Grab this free guide!
Fantasy football is a game so intertwined into our experience of watching and following the NFL that we can hardly remember a time when it wasn't there. In a nutshell, fantasy football is about drafting a team of the best available players and using at an excuse to...
Are women-only sports shows sexist?
Women in sports radio have fought a long time to have a seat at the sports opinion table. But now that we have two all-female sports shows, are we sexist?
Falling in Love With a Team You Hated: An Oilers Story
Edmonton Oilers fans are dedicated and passionate enough to make others hate them. Read about Meg’s journey from hating to loving this team and fans.
How to dress ‘Better than Most’ for THE PLAYERS
After years of attending golf's 5th Major as a fan, I've been a credentialed member of the media for four years now. Therefore, I know a thing or two about what to wear for golf's 5th Major. Read on to discover these handy tips as you embark on a week full of 90...
How to Survive the Stanley Cup Playoffs
If you’re a hockey fan, there’s a pretty good chance you’re submerged in a vat of Certified Grade A Playoff Agony right now. After two weeks of Stanley Cup Playoffs action, tensions are high and you need a survival guide.
The Plight of the Long-Suffering Oilers Fan
Why do sports fans go through years of misery and disappointment for seemingly nothing? Because when you experience emotional redemption, there’s nothing else quite like it. Four Oilers fans shared their stories of emotional redemption after making the playoffs for the first time since 2006.
Colin Kaepernick and theories on why NBA ratings are down on ‘Helmets and Heels’
NBA ratings are down 20 percent compared to this time last year. What’s the reason for the drop? We theorize on the latest episode of ‘Helmets and Heels’.
Is March the greatest sports month of the year? This PLUS Ezekiel Elliott and Jaguars free agency moves
‘Helmets and Heels’ discuss if March Madness makes this the best sports month on the calendar. This PLUS Ezekiel Elliott and Jaguars free agency moves.
Joe Thornton hits 1000, NHL General Managers meet in Florida PLUS hockey in Vegas!
After a whirlwind Trade Deadline and several mumps outbreaks, we’re back to hockey news as usual this week. In this week’s roundup, Vegas Golden Knights make history by signing their first ever real life hockey player, Joe Thornton hits the 1,000 mark in assists, and the NHL general managers hold a fancy Florida meeting to discuss the future of the League.
If the NFL bans players from the combine, why not ban them from the league?
The NFL banned Joe Mixon and others from attending the combine this weekend based off their criminal past. And that left the ladies of Helmets and Heels to debate if the NFL should ban guys like this from the league altogether.
How to cope after the NHL Trade Deadline
Despite the lack of major trade drama this year, nobody leaves the Trade Deadline completely unscathed. Some of us mourn the loss of beloved players, some must come to terms with new faces on the team, and others are just having a hard time dealing with change. For those feeling lost and wondering how to go on with life, you’ve come to the right place.
The Mumps have infected the NHL and the Vancouver Canucks are the latest victim
Your hockey news roundup has only one item this week, and it’s the only item that should matter to the discerning hockey fan: the Vancouver Canucks have mumps.
This baseball team for the blind will truly inspire you
Beep Baseball is a sport that has revolutionized the game of baseball for the visually impaired and blind. And is probably the best story you’ll read today.
