Shamrock Shake Returning To McDonald’s

The Shamrock Shake and Oreo Shamrock McFlurry are making their much-anticipated return to McDonald’s.

First introduced in 1970, the iconic Shamrock Shake features vanilla soft serve, blended with Shamrock Shake syrup and whipped topping.

Meanwhile, Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, which made its nationwide debut in 2020, features vanilla soft serve blended with Shamrock Shake flavor and Oreo cookie pieces.

You can find both minty treats at participating McDonald’s locations nationwide for a limited time. 

XFL Gets Off To A Strong Start!

The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl 57. Now it’s time for the XFL, which kicked off its third iteration at Choctaw Stadium (former home of MLB’s Texas Rangers) in Arlington, Texas.

The first of 10 regular-season four-game slates opened with the Arlington Renegades rallying for a 22-20 win over the Vegas Vipers on Saturday and concluded with the DC Defenders’ 22-18 win over the Seattle Sea Dragons on Sunday night. 

The league co-owned by actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has a number of rule differences from those in the NFL, and those changes added intrigue to the XFL’s opening weekend.

Not only do football fans have the treat of spring football, but the XFL is treating them to an entirely new TV viewing experience.

The live feeds of both teams’ offensive and defensive coordinators calling plays — and then having announcers break down the terminology — adds a unique dimension for those who monitor the dueling strategies during a game.

It was also interesting to act like a fly on the wall inside the XFL Command Center where Dean Blandino, the league’s VP of officiating, relayed a review ruling to the on-field referee.

Is QB Derek Carr an Option for NY Jets?

The New York Jets are going shopping, seeking to purchase or trade for a starting quarterback to add to a roster they see as missing that most critical ingredient. They will bring in free agent Derek Carr for a visit, although it is believed the Jets have their sights set on landing the biggest fish in the sea: Aaron Rodgers. 

Carr, 31, is certainly an option, given his track record during his nine-year stay with the Raiders, the only NFL team he has played for. 

The Raiders released Carr after he declined to waive his no-trade clause. The timing of the release allowed the Raiders to avoid paying Carr more than $40 million on his contract, which would have become guaranteed if he had remained on the roster. 

The Jets have no plans to go into the 2023 season with Zach Wilson, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, as their first option at quarterback after his disastrous 2022 showing. Rodgers remains under contract with the Packers, but most likely not for long. If he becomes available, he instantly would be one of the most heralded players to ever hit the trade market and the Jets would be there with an offer.