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  • Cam Newton takes high road with trash-talking kid, but Twitter reactions don't
    • Cam Newton takes high road with trash-talking kid, but Twitter reactions don't
    Newton showed considerable patience and restraint in dealing with the young player....2021
  • 'No excuses.' Chiefs own up to ugly penalties, take high road after Super Bowl loss
    • 'No excuses.' Chiefs own up to ugly penalties, take high road after Super Bowl loss
    Frank Clark dismissed any talk of conspiracy theories when discussing the Chiefs' lopsided tally of penalties compared to the Bucs.        ...2021
  • • John Tortorella (Finally) Rips Pierre-Luc Dubois After Trade
    John Tortorella no longer is taking the high road on the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation, and we’re all more entertained because of it. Tortorella benched Dubois for an embarrassing effort last Thursday in what proved to be the disgruntled center’s final game with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Two days later, he was traded to the Winnipeg […] The post John Tortorella (Finally) Rips Pier...2021
  • • Rudy Gobert Takes The High Road After Shaquille O’Neal Criticism
    Never known to mince words, Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal has been unrelenting in his criticism of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Gobert, a defensive stalwart for one of the NBA’s strongest teams, signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension with the Jazz two weeks ago. O’Neal, revered as a dominant two-way player in […] The post Rudy Gobert Takes The High Road...2021
  • • Tom Brady takes the high road regarding the Pro Bowl snub
    A day after Tom Brady was more like Tom Petty regarding a perceived diss by Tony Dungy, Brady opted to be Tommy High Road when it comes to the question of whether he was snubbed for the Pro Bowl. “I think there [are] a lot of people who end up being deserving of a really [more]...2020
  • • Lakers’ Montrezl Harrell emoji reaction to Luke Kennard’s Clippers extension
    If you were expecting Montrezl Harrell of the Lakers to take the high road following his odd breakup with the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason, guess again. The Clippers front office banked on their future Monday after signing Luke Kennard to a four-year, $64 million extension. While the news is on par with what the […] The post Lakers’ Montrezl Harrell emoji reaction to Luke Kennar...2020
  • • Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta takes high road in response to James Harden debacle
    Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta made an appearance on CNBC’s “Power Lunch” on Tuesday, and he took the high road when asked about the ongoing dispute with superstar James Harden. Fertitta was asked by host Tyler Mathisen whether Harden was “disgruntled” with the Rockets and if he still wanted to be in Houston. Fertitta largely […] The post Rockets owner Ti...2020
  • • Lakers’ Dwight Howard responds to Shaquille O’Neal’s criticism
    Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal recently took a dig at Dwight Howard for allegedly celebrating L.A.’s recent championship a bit too much. Howard caught wind of Shaq’s comments, and as it turns out, Howard has no clue as to how the beef all started. Howard took a high-road approach, as he praised Shaq for […] The post Lakers’ Dwight Howard responds to Shaqui...2020
  • Nick Foles reacts to Tom Brady's dubious explanation for handshake snub
    • Nick Foles reacts to Tom Brady's dubious explanation for handshake snub
    Nick Foles has been snubbed by Tom Brady on the traditional handshake snub not once, but twice, and the veteran quarterback continues to take the high road concerning the pair of postgame slights....2020
  • • Bubba Wallace responds to President Donald Trump's hoax tweet: 'Love over hate every day'
    Bubba Wallace is taking the high road after facing criticism from President Donald Trump....2020

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High Road injury and suspension

  • • Cannon Blasts: Wyshynski was wrong, but it’s time to let it go
    Photo by: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When Elvis Merzlikins was thrust into the starting goaltender position after the injury to Joonas Korpisalo, it was announced that he would not be speaking with the media so he could instead focus exclusively on preparing for the games. John Tortorella later admitted that he was the one who suggested this move, but when it first happened E...2020
  • • Aric Almirola took the high road after Daytona 500 wreck — now he's back
    Aric Almirola is optimistic about his chances in this year's race — if he can just complete the last mile in the lead. He was that close to a win in 2018 before crashing....2019
  • Titans take high road on hits to Marcus Mariota, Taylor Lewan
    • Titans take high road on hits to Marcus Mariota, Taylor Lewan
    Both Taylor Lewan and Marcus Mariota absorbed injury-inducing hits Sunday, though neither drew a penalty flag.         ...2018
  • New York Jets Postgame Transcripts 10/15
    • New York Jets Postgame Transcripts 10/15
    2017
  • • Tom Brady opens up about Roger Goodell, dropping Deflategate fight
    With the exception of the occasional snarky commercial, Tom Brady consistently has taken the high road when asked about Roger Goodell and Deflategate.But how does the New England Patriots quarterback really feel about the NFL commissioner suspending him four games over a bag of footballs?We got somewhat closer to the truth Wednesday, courtesy of Brady’s extensive interview with the MMQB’s Peter Ki...2017
  • • Thomas Dimitroff uses Patriots model
    The Bill Belichick coaching tree hasn’t exactly set the world on fire, but the “personnel tree” has done just fine. Bob Quinn (Detroit) and Jon Robinson (Tennessee) took over as general manager of their respective teams and performed well immediately, and in Atlanta, two former Belichick staffers have their team in the Super Bowl. Thomas Dimitroff was the Patriots college scouting director from (2...2017
  • • Brandon Marshall Comments on Jets' Season and Locker Room Tension
    2017
  • • Sheldon Richardson: Brandon Marshall should be ‘embarrassed’ after loss to Patriots
    Jets defensive lineman Sheldon Richardson had some harsh words for wide receiver Brandon Marshall after New York’s 41-3 loss to the New England Patriots on Saturday. Marshall, who said after the game the loss was embarrassing, took the high road when asked later about Richardson’s comments. “He should be embarrassed,” Richardson told reporters, via the New York Daily News. Richardson, who got in h...2016
  • • Coco Crisp: Latest News, Rumors and Speculation Surrounding Athletics OF
    2016
  • • Ricky Williams says NFL drug tested him at least 500 times
    Sports Illustrated is set to premiere its new Ricky Williams documentary, “Ricky Williams Takes the High Road” on July 13. And with that comes a lot of talk surrounding Williams’ use of marijuana. In a short excerpt released by SI, Williams claims that he holds “the world record for most drug tests.” The former NFL running back claims he was drug tested more than 500 times during his 11-year caree...2016

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High Road lifestyle

  • • Marcus Mariota responds to fan who got dumb tattoo of him
    Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is a good guy. How good? Well, he decided to take the high road after a fan got a dumb tattoo of the quarterback on his arm. How dumb? Well, the tat includes “2018 NFL MVP” and the word “Mariota” with a goat on it.It’s bad. Really, really bad. Though, the man behind the tattoo, Mitch Firkins, seems to be pretty excited about his new body art. It’s also s...2018
  • • Jeremy Lin reacts to Kenyon Martin’s comments about his hair
    Jeremy Lin is taking the high road in response to former NBA big man Kenyon Martin’s negative comments about his new hairstyle.In case you missed it, Lin is now sporting dreadlocks and recently wrote a piece for The Player’s Tribune discussing it. In the piece, the Brooklyn Nets guard touches on themes such as self-expression and cultural appropriation. Nevertheless, Lin’s new look did not go over...2017

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High Road trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • John Tortorella (Finally) Rips Pierre-Luc Dubois After Trade
    John Tortorella no longer is taking the high road on the Pierre-Luc Dubois situation, and we’re all more entertained because of it. Tortorella benched Dubois for an embarrassing effort last Thursday in what proved to be the disgruntled center’s final game with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Two days later, he was traded to the Winnipeg […] The post John Tortorella (Finally) Rips Pier...2021
  • • Rudy Gobert Takes The High Road After Shaquille O’Neal Criticism
    Never known to mince words, Hall of Fame center Shaquille O’Neal has been unrelenting in his criticism of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. Gobert, a defensive stalwart for one of the NBA’s strongest teams, signed a five-year, $205 million contract extension with the Jazz two weeks ago. O’Neal, revered as a dominant two-way player in […] The post Rudy Gobert Takes The High Road...2021
  • • Darko Milicic takes high road in response to Carmelo Anthony shade
    Darko Milicic took the high road in response to some recent shade from Carmelo Anthony. Melo was on an Instagram Live conversation with friend Dwyane Wade on Friday and talked about their careers. Anthony pretended not to know who was drafted ahead of him at No. 2 overall (Detroit took Milicic). Anthony also said that if the Pistons took him instead of Darko, he would have won a few championships....2020
  • • DeAndre Hopkins takes high road in response to trade: 'Houston served me well'
    Hopkins showed love to the Texans just hours after they shipped him to Arizona....2020
  • • Bradley Beal’s agent blasts NBA coaches over All-Star snub
    There is no player in the NBA who deserves to be more irritated over not making the 2020 All-Star Game than Bradley Beal, and Beal’s agent did not exactly take the high road when discussing the snub this week. On Thursday, Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein unloaded on the Eastern Conference coaches who did not vote for the Washington Wizards star as a reserve for the All-Star Game. Bartelstein believe...2020
  • • Josh Rosen thanks Cardinals in classy farewell video
    Josh Rosen is taking the high road on his way out of Arizona. The new Miami Dolphins quarterback thanked the Cardinals organization for the opportunity and praised the fans in a video posted to his Twitter account Saturday afternoon. He also told Arizona fans that top pick Kyler Murray would be a great player, and congratulated Murray as well — even concluding by offering him a sweet deal on his a...2019
  • • Antonio Brown puts JuJu Smith-Schuster on blast with latest message
    Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster have been trading shots on social media over the past several weeks, and Brown feels he has done enough to win the war once and for all. Brown took to Twitter on Sunday to criticize Smith-Schuster for fumbling the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season away last season, a reference to Smith-Schuster’s crucial turnover late in a Week 16 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Smi...2019
  • • Nets' D’Angelo Russell takes the high road after victory over Lakers
    Nets guard D’Angelo Russell has transformed into the kind of leader the Lakers needed this season, Michael Scotto of The Athletic writes. Russell was traded to Brooklyn from Los Angeles in 2017, with Lakers president Magic Johnson saying shortly afterward the team needs to find a leader for the future. Russell, a first time All-Star this season, led the Nets to a 111-106 victory over the Lakers at...2019
  • • Reports: Kristaps Porzingis has been medically cleared to return
    Is this what Kristaps Porzingis meant when he said that the truth would come out? Porzingis was introduced to the media on Monday by the Dallas Mavericks, days after they pulled off a shocking trade with the New York Knicks to acquire him. As the Knicks seemingly smeared him on his way out, Porzingis mostly kept his mouth shut, instead taking the high road on social media. Now we’re hearing some s...2019
  • • Jabari Parker takes high road with Bulls
    Jabari Parker is refusing to lash out at the Bulls, even though he finds himself on the trading block after being pulled from the rotation, writes K.C. Johnson of The Chicago Tribune. Parker’s situation in Chicago soured quickly after he joined the team as a free agent in July. New coach Jim Boylen reportedly cites poor effort on defense and a selfish attitude on offense as the basis for his decis...2018

High Road stats and results

  • • Four takeaways from the Cleveland Monsters 6-3 loss to the Syracuse Crunch
    Photo Credit: John Saraya/Cleveland Monsters Cleveland Monsters (3) at Syracuse Crunch (6) The Cleveland Monsters fell to the Syracuse Crunch 6-3 last night. Veini Vehvilainen stopped 15 of the 20 shots the Crunch put on net. Despite the score, the Monsters stayed in the game until the final horn blew. Despite playing with a lineup consisting of 11 forwards and 7 defender, the Monsters played ...2020
  • • Bradley Beal’s agent blasts NBA coaches over All-Star snub
    There is no player in the NBA who deserves to be more irritated over not making the 2020 All-Star Game than Bradley Beal, and Beal’s agent did not exactly take the high road when discussing the snub this week. On Thursday, Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein unloaded on the Eastern Conference coaches who did not vote for the Washington Wizards star as a reserve for the All-Star Game. Bartelstein believe...2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: Wyshynski was wrong, but it’s time to let it go
    Photo by: Marc Sanchez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images When Elvis Merzlikins was thrust into the starting goaltender position after the injury to Joonas Korpisalo, it was announced that he would not be speaking with the media so he could instead focus exclusively on preparing for the games. John Tortorella later admitted that he was the one who suggested this move, but when it first happened E...2020
  • • Nets' D’Angelo Russell takes the high road after victory over Lakers
    Nets guard D’Angelo Russell has transformed into the kind of leader the Lakers needed this season, Michael Scotto of The Athletic writes. Russell was traded to Brooklyn from Los Angeles in 2017, with Lakers president Magic Johnson saying shortly afterward the team needs to find a leader for the future. Russell, a first time All-Star this season, led the Nets to a 111-106 victory over the Lakers at...2019
  • • Todd Haley takes high road discussing Ben Roethlisberger
    The end of Todd Haley’s tenure as offensive coordinator of the Pittsburgh Steelers did not go smoothly. On Wednesday, Haley, now the offensive coordinator of the Cleveland Browns, spoke on his relationship with Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers.Haley generally took the high road when talking about his former team. Haley was Pittsburgh’s offensive coordinator from 2012-2017. During his time in th...2018
  • • Jesse James: Can't leave game in official's hands
    The Pittsburgh Steelers have plenty of reason to be upset about a non-catch ruling leading to a New England Patriots win, but Jesse James is taking the high road.James seemed to catch a touchdown, yet the tight end’s effort to stretch the ball across the goal line resulted in yet another controversial replay review.By rule, he didn’t complete the process of the catch. However, only the people who ...2017
  • View from Above: An offensive stretch is a potential problem
    • View from Above: An offensive stretch is a potential problem
    2017
  • • Thomas Dimitroff uses Patriots model
    The Bill Belichick coaching tree hasn’t exactly set the world on fire, but the “personnel tree” has done just fine. Bob Quinn (Detroit) and Jon Robinson (Tennessee) took over as general manager of their respective teams and performed well immediately, and in Atlanta, two former Belichick staffers have their team in the Super Bowl. Thomas Dimitroff was the Patriots college scouting director from (2...2017
  • • Dwight Howard on booing along with Magic fans: ‘It’s all good’
    Dwight Howard on Wednesday night made another trip back to Florida to play against his former team, the Orlando Magic, this time with his hometown Atlanta Hawks. Howard’s exodus out of Orlando obviously wasn’t a pretty one so it should come as no surprise that the Magic fans don't hold the center in high regard. The bitterness Magic fans still harbor toward Howard prompted the Amway Center crowd t...2017
  • • Terrelle Pryor Responds to Janoris Jenkins Tweets Criticizing Browns WR
    2016

High Road parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • Darko Milicic takes high road in response to Carmelo Anthony shade
    2020
  • • Four takeaways from the Cleveland Monsters 6-3 loss to the Syracuse Crunch
    2020
  • • Enes Kanter trolls LeBron James over ejection
    Enes Kanter had a little fun at LeBron James’ expense over James getting ejected from a game against his former team.James was ejected from a regular season game for the first time in his career on Tuesday by referee Kane Fitzgerald. Following the game, Fitzgerald explained why he ejected James.If anyone was going to capitalize on the moment, it was bound to be Kanter. The Knicks big man has alrea...2017
  • • View from Above: An offensive stretch is a potential problem
    2017
  • • New York Jets Postgame Transcripts 10/15
    2017
  • Ayesha Curry Takes High Road After Trump Disinvites Her Husband From White House
    • Ayesha Curry Takes High Road After Trump Disinvites Her Husband From White House
    The Curry family won’t be visiting the White House to celebrate the Golden State Warriors’ 2017 NBA championship. While a... »...2017
  • • WATCH: Isaiah Thomas talks trash about Bulls on court during Game 6
    The Boston Celtics dropped their first two games of the Eastern Conference series with the Chicago Bulls, but rebounded to win four straight, and they closed out the series at United Center on Friday night.Boston jumped out to an early lead and never looked back. At one point in the third quarter, the team found itself leading 83-54, well on the way to victory. Things got chippy at that point, but...2017
  • • Scot McCloughan’s wife sends tweet in wake of husband’s firing
    Scot McCloughan’s wife Jessica sent out a tweet concerning leadership in the wake of her husband’s firing by the Washington Redskins on Thursday.Scot was officially fired from his post as GM by Washington, which came after weeks of uncertainty surrounding his status with the organization. First he was blocked from speaking to the media, then he didn’t attend the NFL Combine, and finally he was let...2017
  • • Thomas Dimitroff uses Patriots model
    2017
  • • Terrelle Pryor Responds to Janoris Jenkins Tweets Criticizing Browns WR
    2016

Top High Road news

  • • Kevin Durant Responds to 'Westbrook Is Better' Troll with Team-First Retort
    2015
  • • Brady takes high road on Lewis
    Tom Brady didn't bite when asked for his comments on Ray Lewis' scathing opinion....2015
  • • Opinion: Johnson took high road in altercation with Harvick
    Jimmie Johnson had every right to be downright furious. He also had every right to hit back. When Kevin Harvick came storming out of his motorhome and punched Johnson in the chest a few minutes after Sunday's Chase opener at Chicagoland Speedway, the six-time Sprint Cup Series champion could have put Harvick in a headlock, threw a punch or kicked him in a delicate area. This kind of response would...2015
  • • Opinion: Johnson took high road in altercation with Harvick
    Jimmie Johnson had every right to be downright furious. He also had every right to hit back....2015
  • • Drake Daps Up Paul Pierce After Another Toronto Raptors Playoffs Loss to Wizards
    2015
  • • Peyton Manning Says Tom Brady Apologized for Critical Email in Deflategate Suit
    2015
  • • Mark Cuban on James Harden's Rockets: 'That's Not a Very Good Team over There'
    2015
  • • Russell Wilson's Former NC State Teammate Speaks on QB's Commencement Speech
    2016
  • • Rodgers' brother: Wilson right to take high road
    Rodgers' brother: Wilson right to take high road...2015
  • • Steve Smith Sr. Bodies Blogger on Twitter, Is in Midseason Trash-Talking Form
    2015
  • • Cowboys' Coin Flip Loss a Sign of Great Things to Come in Dallas
    2015
  • • Book Excerpt: Daniel Snyder and the Unreal Power of NFL Owners
    2015
  • • Houston Rockets Proving There's Method to Daryl Morey's Madness
    2014
  • • LeBron takes high road on Twitter after Kyrie Irving trade
    LeBron takes high road on Twitter after Kyrie Irving trade...2017

High Road fantasy rankings and news

  • • LeGarrette Blount lashes out at fantasy owners after one-touch game
    LeGarrette Blount was essentially a non-factor in the Philadelphia Eagles’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, but he doesn’t care if that ruined your chance at winning your fantasy football matchup.After he recorded zero carries and caught just one pass for no yards, Blount got tired of seeing fantasy football owners complain about his performance, so he fired back on Twitter. Beware that t...2017
  • • MLB Has to Do More to Control Its Bad Blood, Self-Policing Culture
    2015

High Road schedule, game

  • • Lakers’ Dwight Howard responds to Shaquille O’Neal’s criticism
    2020
  • • Four takeaways from the Cleveland Monsters 6-3 loss to the Syracuse Crunch
    2020
  • • Cannon Blasts: Wyshynski was wrong, but it’s time to let it go
    2020
  • • Nets' D’Angelo Russell takes the high road after victory over Lakers
    2019
  • • Cubs, Brewers taking high road on 'rivalry' talks
    Cole Hamels doesn't think Cubs-Brewers is a proper rivalry because Chicago fans packed Miller Park on Monday for his first taste of the neighboring teams' head-to-head matchups. Brewers manager Craig Counsell's view? Whatever, man....2018
  • • Jaguars LB Telvin Smith not buying Tom Brady’s praise
    Tom Brady had high praise for the Jaguars on Tuesday when he appeared on WEEI’s “Kirk and Callahan” and stated that they are “certainly the best team” the Patriots have faced this season.Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith doesn’t believe Brady was being sincere, though. Smith responded to a tweet that contained Brady’s comments and insinuated that the Patriots quarterback and his teammates are likely...2018
  • • Enes Kanter takes shot at LeBron James after in-game scuffle
    The bad blood between Enes Kanter and LeBron James continued after Monday night’s game.It started when Kanter got into it with James after coming to Frank Ntilikina’s defense in the first quarter of the Eastern Conference matchup. James and Kanter went face-to-face, and had some words during the heated altercation. Kanter didn’t stop there, either, as he had some comments about the Cavaliers star ...2017
  • • Deion Sanders annihilates Tony Romo over tackling comments
    During Sunday’s game between the Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs on CBS, Tony Romo opened Pandora’s box after criticizing the tackling ability of Chiefs cornerback Marucs Peters.Romo likened Peters’ tackling to that of former Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deion Sanders, who was never exactly known as a solid tackler and never shied away from the fact that he wasn’t.“He makes Dei...2017
  • • Deion Sanders claps back at Tony Romo over tackling dig
    Tony Romo drew the ire of NFL Network analyst Deion Sanders over a comment about the Hall of Famer’s tackling skills, or lack thereof.Romo, along with CBS Sports broadcast partner Jim Nantz, were covering the Cowboys-Kansas City Chiefs game Sunday. Romo took a shot at Sanders when criticizing Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters.“Peters doesn’t want to tackle,” Romo said. “That’s one of the things … I’...2017
  • • LeGarrette Blount lashes out at fantasy owners after one-touch game
    2017

High Road rumors, scandals

  • • Bubba Wallace responds to President Donald Trump's hoax tweet: 'Love over hate every day'
    2020
  • • Nets' D’Angelo Russell takes the high road after victory over Lakers
    2019
  • • Reports: Kristaps Porzingis has been medically cleared to return
    2019
  • • Antonio Brown supports Steelers teammates in Instagram post
    There has been much buzz surrounding Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown since he was benched in Week 17. The receiver himself has not been shy to take to his social media and share various posts and cryptic messages about his future. However, Brown’s latest trip to social media found him sending his congratulations and best wishes to his fellow teammates who will be playing in the 201...2019
  • • CC Sabathia responds after getting fat shamed by Hall of Famer Jim Rice
    Sabathia took the high road after Rice's comments...2017
  • • Calvin Johnson Retires, Leaves Behind Near-Impossible Legacy to Match
    2016
  • • Christian Hackenberg Becoming 2016 NFL Draft's Dated Savior
    2016
  • • Jose Fernandez's Immaturity, Misery Turning Him from Beloved Phenom to Villain?
    2015
  • • Jessica Mendoza responds to sexist rant from Mike Bell
    ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza on Thursday got a chance to address being the target of a sexist social media rant, and it is no surprise that she took the high road. In an interview with Good Morning America, Mendoza was asked about Atlanta radio host Mike Bell saying some incredibly inappropriate things about her and bashing...Read More...2015
  • • Steve Smith Sr. Bodies Blogger on Twitter, Is in Midseason Trash-Talking Form
    2015

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