Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla is prepping his team for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks after blowing out their opponent in Game 1. Mazzulla was asked Saturday during his media availability while the team practiced if he had any thoughts about what it meant to him to go up against another Black head coach …
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Former Patriots running back Damien Harris points finger at Bill Belichick for unsuccessful Mac Jones era
Mac Jones’ tumultuous run with the New England Patriots came to an end in March when the Jacksonville Jaguars acquired the quarterback in a trade. Despite helping lift the Patriots to one playoff appearance and earning Pro Bowl honors in 2021, Jones’ tenure was largely considered unsuccessful. Many have offered opinions on why the former Alabama quarterback didn’t pan out …
Read More »Caitlin Clark says 'no grudges' after Chennedy Carter's flagrant foul: 'People are competitive'
Chennedy Carter’s flagrant foul in her game against the Indiana Fever last week wasn’t anything outside the norm, Caitlin Clark suggested to reporters on Friday. Speaking ahead of the Fever’s win over the Washington Mystics, Clark was asked whether she felt the incident, which has stirred a debate over her treatment in the WNBA, warranted a public apology from Carter. …
Read More »Iga Swiatek wins third-straight French Open after defeating Jasmine Paolini in women’s final
Top ranked women’s tennis pro Iga Swiatek overpowered Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in just a little over an hour to win the French Open on Saturday, marking her third-straight win at Roland Garros. Swiatek, 23, defeated Paolini in straight sets (6-2, 6-1) in a dominating performance on the clay courts that lasted just an hour and eight minutes. Poland’s Iga Swiatek …
Read More »Bears great Steve 'Mongo' McMichael unable to travel for Hall of Fame induction ceremony, spokesperson says
It’s been a long time coming, but Chicago Bears legend Steve “Mongo” McMichael will finally be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in August. The 66-year-old was included in the 2024 seniors category of finalists. McMichael’s wife, Misty, lobbied for the former defensive tackle’s enshrinement. The announcement was met with excitement, but it now appears McMichael will not …
Read More »NHL prospect says team asked him what his Uber rating, Snapchat scores were ahead of draft
Zayne Parekh will likely be a top-10 pick in this month’s NHL Draft, but everyone wants to do their due diligence. Parekh is an 18-year-old stud from Nobleton, Ontario, who has spent the last two seasons with the OHL’s Saginaw Spirit. In 66 games during his most recent season, he scored 33 goals, dished out 63 assists and was named …
Read More »Tennessean op-ed likens Caitlin Clark's popularity to Elvis Presley's because of their 'whiteness'
Caitlin Clark’s rise in the WNBA has sparked a fierce debate about her overwhelming popularity in women’s basketball, specifically from those who argue that her race has played a major role in that success. Just last month, The Tennessean published an opinion piece by opinion columnist Andrea Williams that likened Clark’s “marketability” to that of Elvis Presley’s in the 1950s. …
Read More »Dornoch wins 156th Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
Dornoch won the 156th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday. Preakness winner Seize the Grey led at the ¾-mile mark, with Dornoch right beside him. The two were neck and neck around the final turn, but Seize the Grey fell off as Mindframe crept up from the outside. But it was Dornoch to cross the line first. Dornoch closed at …
Read More »Bryce Harper busts out Euro-style celebration after long home run in London Series
Bryce Harper is under new lights, and he sure is taking in the moment. The two-time MVP is the star of the Philadelphia Phillies, who boast the best record in baseball at 44-19. The Phillies are taking on their NL East rival New York Mets at London Stadium in the London Series, which kicked off in 2019 with the infamous …
Read More »Bizarre MLB London Series ad goes viral for featuring player no longer on Mets
Despite their record, the New York Mets still have some stars on their team. However, you wouldn’t know that based on the players who were placed on an advertisement in England for their London Series game against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Mets entered the game overseas at 27-35, while the Phillies boat the best record in baseball at 44-19. CLICK …
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