New York Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy did not set out to make history during the team’s Week 6 showdown with the New Orleans Saints. Yet, with just over 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter and New Orleans holding a 34-10 lead, the Michigan product stepped onto the field to relieve beleaguered starter Jameis Winston. … Continue reading McCarthy Makes History in Relief, but Giants Fall Short vs. Saints →

The Jets struck first against the Patriots and later rallied in the second half but missed out on several opportunities in their 26-19 loss in New England. The Jets dropped to 2-4, while the Patriots improved to 4-2. Rookie WR Omar Cooper Jr. had his first career 100-yard game (6-103-1TD) and the defense recorded a pair of … Continue reading Patriots Hold Off Late Jets Comeback →

Outback Steakhouse’s parent company abruptly closed 21 restaurants across the country recently as part of a sweeping cost-cutting plan. The closures mark the start of a “comprehensive turnaround strategy” that will see 22 more Outback locations close over the next four years as leases expire. So far this year, Bloomin’ Brands’ stock has plunged over … Continue reading Outback Steakhouse Fighting Back Competition →

Hut, Hut, Bite, at Pizza Hut. The popular pizza chain will be dropping “pizza” from its name to go simply by “hut.” The temporary change coincides with the NFL season. “You can just call us HUT for the next 25 weeks,” the brand wrote on a social media post that features a photo of one of … Continue reading Pizza Hut Rebranded During Football Season →