The Juan Soto era in the Bronx is off to a hot start. The New York Yankees stole a 5-4 win against their archrival Houston Astros on Opening Day, and it probably would not have happened without their newest superstar. The Yankees acquired the perennial MVP candidate in a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres in the offseason after …
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Reds coach Alon Leichman shows off 'Bring Them Home Now!' glove in support of Israel
Reds assistant pitching coach Alon Leichman is a proud Israeli, and he’s showcasing a glove with a strong message on MLB opening day. Leichman’s glove with the words “Bring Them Home Now!” stitched on the outside was spotted by WCPO one day before the Reds opened their season against the Washington Nationals. Leichman, a coach for Team Israel in the …
Read More »Auburn's Bruce Pearl rips fans who criticized Chad Baker-Mazara over NCAA tournament ejection: 'Stop it'
Longtime Auburn basketball coach Bruce Pearl is speaking out once again about Chad Baker-Mazara’s early ejection from the Tigers’ first round loss in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. The junior guard was tossed for a flagrant 2 foul as less than four minutes had ticked off the clock in the opening quarter of Auburn’s game against Yale on March 22. …
Read More »MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hoping for 'short' Shohei Ohtani gambling investigation as new season begins
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is hoping the league’s investigation into Shohei Ohtani and former Los Angeles Dodgers interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is swift. As MLB kicked off the 2024 campaign, the biggest story line heading into the season is last week’s bombshell. Ohtani alleges Mizuhara stole $4.5 million from him to cover gambling debts. Ohtani issued a statement this week saying …
Read More »Commanders' Dan Quinn suggests team has yet to make up its mind as NFL Draft looms: 'We're not there yet'
The Washington Commanders finished the 2023 season with a 4-13 record, and the team’s biggest problem was a lack of consistent production at quarterback. Second-year quarterback Sam Howell was named the starter entering the 2023 campaign and played in all 17 games, finishing the year with just under 4,000 passing yards. But Howell’s body of work did not convince the …
Read More »Ex-NBA star dismisses Caitlin Clark's chances of scoring in BIG3
The BIG3 basketball league offered Caitlin Clark $5 million to play in this upcoming season once her time with Iowa was over – but not everyone appeared to be impressed. Kenyon Martin, a former NBA star who has played in the BIG3, said Wednesday he didn’t think Clark would even be able to score a point if she was out …
Read More »Opening day oopsies: Unforgettable MLB gaffes from games throughout history
Batter up! Today, baseball players and fans across the nation are gearing up for the first game of the regular season after spring training. Some AL and NL teams lack heavy hitters and All-Star pitching staffs. However, divisional matchups are looking strong for the 2024 MLB season. As baseball fans everywhere anticipate game time, we can’t help but look back …
Read More »Kristin Juszczyk describes having 'imposter syndrome' as fashion designs took off
Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of Pro Bowler Kyle Juszczyk, was the talk of the NFL playoffs as Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner were among those wearing her fashion designs, which eventually garnered her a license to sell her outfits. Juszczyk was asked about the “whirlwind of change” in a question on her Instagram Stories and admitted to having “imposter syndrome.” …
Read More »Clemson stuns Arizona, survives second-half surge to reach Elite 8
To win a national championship, making clutch baskets is a must, and that’s exactly what the No. 6 Clemson Tigers did in their Sweet 16 matchup against the No. 2 Arizona Wildcats Thursday night. The Tigers watched the Wildcats fight back and take the lead late in the second half, but they held off a late-game surge to move on …
Read More »9 MLB storylines to follow for 2024 season as opening day arrives
Some of you reading this have called out of work to head to the ballpark for the first time in months, and while baseball’s popularity has, for the most part, been at a standstill for a while, nothing tops opening day. Everyone (except the Dodgers and Padres, who played two regular-season games in Seoul) is starting all over. Opening day …
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