Vanderbilt’s freshman ace, Kumar Rocker, whiffed 11 batters and scattered three hits over 6.1 innings to lead the Commodores to a 4-1 victory over Michigan in Game 2 of the College Baseball World Series in Omaha, Nebraska. Michigan (50-20) won Game 1, but #2 Vandy (58-12) evened the best-of-three series […]
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Bronx Bombers Set Another Record, Yankees Hit HRs in 28 Consecutive Games
Four members of the Yankees hit home runs in a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays and the Yankees set a new MLB record with at least one home run in 28 consecutive games. The first place Yankees (51-28) broke the previous record of 27 games held by the […]
Clippers, Raptors Putting on Full-Court Press to Sign Kawhi Leonard
NBA free agency doesn’t begin until Sunday, but that hasn’t stopped two teams from beginning to try and entice Kawhi Leonard. The winner of the NBA Finals MVP, who led Toronto to an unlikely title over Golden State, declared on Monday that he declined his option, and will test the […]
Second Place Big Win for Tour Grinder Zack Sucher
Famed NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt once said, “Second place is the first loser,†but Zack Sucher was overjoyed at his runner up finish at last Sunday’s Travelers Championship. The 32-year-old pro was living on credit cards trying to carve out a living in professional golf, and his performance last week […]
California Legislature Boosts Horse Racing Board’s Regulatory Muscle
The California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) will soon have increased authority over Thoroughbred racing in the state. The State Legislature unanimously approved a bill (SB 469) Monday newly empowering the regulatory body with the ability to suspend or move racing days without a 10-day public notice period. The Senate version […]
Italy Chosen Over Sweden in Bidding to Host 2026 Winter Olympics
Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will host the 2026 Winter Olympics, as Italy has won the right to host the Winter Games for the second time in the 21st century. Italy last played host to the Olympics in 2006, when Torino earned the honor. Previously, Cortina had also been the site […]
Steph Curry Produces Trippy Mini-Golf Reality TV Show ‘Holey Moley’
Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors can add TV producer to his resume. Curry’s new golf reality show, “Holey Moley”, debuted last week on ABC and it combines elements of extreme Japanese game shows and psychedelic mini-golf with contestants running through obstacles while putting. Curry is one of the […]
Stephon Marbury to Coach in China for Beijing Royal Fighters
Former NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury revitalized his career in China and won three CBA titles with the Beijing Ducks. Marbury retired at the end of last season and has now accepted a job as the new head coach of the Beijing Royal Fighters. Marbury went a long way from being […]
Jose Aldo Signs Eight-Fight Extension with UFC, Postponing Retirement Plans
Former UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo has temporarily put off plans to retire from MMA, instead choosing to sign a long-term extension with the promotion. According to UFC president Dana White, Aldo agreed to an eight-fight contract with the company before his decision loss to Alexander Volkanovski at UFC 237. […]
College World Series: Michigan Upsets Vanderbilt to Win Game 1
The Michigan Wolverines (50-20) upset No. 2 Vanderbilt (57-12) in Game 1 of the College Baseball World Series. The Wolverines were 200-1 long shots at the start of the CWS and now they’re one win away from winning the Big Ten’s first baseball title since 1966 and Michigan’s first championship […]
Giannis Wins MVP, Doncic Takes Home Rookie of the Year Honors at NBA Awards Show
The third annual NBA Awards show was held on Monday night in Los Angeles, bringing together most of the league’s stars for a celebration of players who won the league’s top honors. The show was headlined by the MVP award, which went to Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks. Giannis, […]
Boston Celtics Sign Undrafted 7-Foot-6 Tacko Fall
The Boston Celtics took a flier on Tacko Fall by signing the 7-foot-6 center from UCF to an Exhibit 10 contract after Fall went undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft. The NBA Draft is only two rounds these days. Fall did not hear his name called among the 60 potential […]
Two Penalties for Megan Rapinoe Lift United States to 2-1 Victory Over Spain
The United States escaped from its toughest test thus far in the Women’s World Cup, as Megan Rapinoe converted two penalties to lead the Americans to a 2-1 victory over Spain in the Round of 16. The win means that the US women will advance to take on France in […]
Devils Big Winners, Canadian Players Losers in NHL Draft
The NHL Draft held few surprises this year, with expected top pick Jack Hughes going first to the New Jersey Devils. Hughes should have an immediate impact for his team. That is not the case for other high draft picks. Unlike basketball or football, those chosen in the first round, […]
Mets Mickey Callaway Shows Frustration in Altercation with Reporter
It seems the New York Mets are making more news off the field rather than on it, and the latest incident showed the team’s frustration. Manager Mickey Callaway, and pitcher Justin Vargas, got into an altercation with a reporter after Sunday’s 5-3 loss to the Chicago Cubs. It started with […]
Bronx Bombers Hit HRs in 26-Straight Games, Break Streak Set by 1941 Yanks
The New York Yankees (49-28) hit a home run in 26-straight games to set a new franchise record by eclipsing a record set by the infamous 1941 Yankees squad. The Yankees are one more game away from tying the all-time MLB record, held by the Texas Rangers. The Yankees celebrated […]
Houston Astros End 7-Game Losing Streak, Avoid Sweep by Yankees
Justin Verlander won his tenth game of the year to help the Houston Astros end a seven-game losing streak and thwarted a four-game sweep of the Yankees. The Astros won 9-4 and snapped an eight-game winning streak by the Yankees. The Yanks won three in a row against the Astros […]
Martin Truex Jr. Holds Off Teammate Kyle Busch to Win at Sonoma Raceway
Martin Truex Jr. outlasted a charging Kyle Busch to win the Toyota/Save Mart 350 on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway for the second straight year. Truex and Busch, teammates on Joe Gibbs Racing, finished well ahead of the rest of the field, with nobody else being within 30 seconds of them […]
Santa Anita Bans Top Trainer Jerry Hollendorfer After Latest Horse Death
Jerry Hollendorfer, the Hall of Fame Thoroughbred trainer, has been ruled off at Santa Anita and all Stronach Group tracks. This, after a horse under his care became the 30th equine fatality at the Los Angeles-area track during the Winter/Spring season concluding Sunday. The death is the fourth horse from […]
Roger Federer Ready for Wimbledon Run After Securing 10th Halle Open Title
Roger Federer defeated David Goffin 7-6 (7-2), 6-1 to earn his record 10th Halle Open title, giving him a grass court championship right before he heads to London for Wimbledon. The win made Federer only the third player to win ten or more singles titles at the same event, joining […]