The Colorado Rockies are among the worst teams in baseball, and the team hit a new low on Tuesday night in the team’s 7-6 loss to the Miami Marlins — another club having an abysmal season. The Rockies became the first team since 1900 to trail in each of its first 29 games. The mark broke a tie with the …
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Former NFL star Aldon Smith returns to league as rookie mentor using troubled past to guide new generation
The name Aldon Smith can invoke many different reactions among NFL fans. One of those reactions could be how much of a beast he was on the gridiron after the San Francisco 49ers took him seventh overall in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Missouri. Smith tallied the most sacks of any player in his first two years in the …
Read More »Lightning coach apologizes for saying goalies 'might as well put skirts on' after backlash
After the Tampa Bay Lightning lost their first-round series to the in-state rival Florida Panthers, Lightning head coach Jon Cooper sounded off on the treatment of goalies in the NHL. In Game 5 of the series, the one that knocked Tampa Bay out, the Lightning had two goals waved off for goalie interference. Cooper was skeptical of the calls, calling …
Read More »76ers owners gifting 2,000 playoff tickets to Philly first responders, local communities
The Philadelphia 76ers are making sure they have a true home-court advantage. After a wild victory over the New York Knicks on Tuesday night to keep their season alive, 76ers co-owners Josh Harris, David Blitzer and David Adelman, along with Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, purchased 2,000 tickets to Thursday’s Game 6 in Philadelphia. The tickets will be distributed to first …
Read More »WWE star AJ Styles blown away by praise from wrestling legend: 'I'm just flattered'
A.J. Styles has been one of the top stars in professional wrestling since he burst onto the scene as the high-flying X-Division leader in TNA Wrestling. It’s been nearly 22 years since he made his debut with TNA Wrestling, and in those more than two decades of climbing his way to the top, Styles’ superstardom went to new heights when …
Read More »Marcus Outzen, former Florida State QB who started in national championship game, dead at 46
Former quarterback Marcus Outzen, who rose to prominence during his standout stint at Florida State, died Tuesday. He was 46. His son Colton shared the news of his father’s death on social media. “Rest In Peace @MarcusOutzen. I love you so much Dad,” Colton wrote on X, formerly Twitter. Outzen, who was affectionately known as “The Rooster” suffered from complications …
Read More »Kentucky Derby organizers implement more safety measures after last year's string of deaths at historic track
The 149th edition of the Kentucky Derby was overshadowed by the deaths of 12 horses in the days surrounding the race at the historic track. Two horses died on May 6, 2023 — the same day as last year’s race. The deaths came at a time when the sport of horse racing traditionally draws the most attention. But, last year’s …
Read More »Appalachian State offensive lineman Jack Murphy dies
Appalachian State offensive lineman John “Jack” Murphy has died, head football coach Shawn Clark confirmed on social media Tuesday. Clark first revealed the news of Murphy’s passing in a post on X. Appalachian State Mountaineers wide receiver Dashaun Davis (6) reacts with tight end Eli Wilson (87) and offensive lineman Jack Murphy (59) after scoring a touchdown in the third …
Read More »5 quarterbacks to look for in 2025 NFL Draft class
The 2024 NFL Draft saw an unprecedented four quarterbacks taken in the top 10 and six taken in the top 12 as the talent pool was stacked heading into the new season. As those rookies get acclimated to their new teams, a group of highly talented quarterbacks await their turn in the 2025 NFL Draft. College football is set to …
Read More »Colorado's Shedeur Sanders says he doesn't 'even remember' former teammate who criticized Deion Sanders
Colorado head football coach Deion Sanders has recently faced some headwinds on the roster building front. The Buffaloes have experienced a mass exodus in the weeks after the spring opening of the transfer portal. One of the departing players, Xavier Smith, raised some eyebrows when he criticized his former coach. Smith said Sanders pushed him to transfer at some point …
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