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. …
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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 …
Read More »Female boxing champion Claressa Shields challenges Jake Paul to fight, says 'he can't' beat her
Jake Paul has several extra months to train for Mike Tyson after Tyson had a medical scare, postponing their fight from July 20 to Nov. 15. But once Nov. 16 arrives, another superstar wants to be next in line to fight the YouTuber turned boxer. That superstar is female boxing champion Claressa Shields. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON …
Read More »Yankees-Dodgers split merchandise prompts fierce fan reaction: 'This should be a felony'
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the Bronx for a three-game set, turning back the clock on one of baseball’s all-time old rivalries. The Dodgers and New York Yankees have faced each other in the World Series 11 times, a record (but not since 1981), with most coming from the Dodgers’ days in Brooklyn. The combined rosters feature superstars from …
Read More »Broncos' Sean Payton on comparisons between rookie Bo Nix and former QB Drew Brees
The Russell Wilson experiment came to a screeching halt in March. The 35-year-old landed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite acquiring Zach Wilson in a trade in April and still having veteran quarterback Jarrett Stidham on the roster, the Denver Broncos entered this year’s draft looking to add to their quarterback room. Quarterbacks headlined the 2024 draft class, and a record-tying …
Read More »Belmont Stakes 2024 guide: A closer look at Triple Crown's final jewel as race moves to Saratoga
It’s June, which means the annual running of the Belmont is finally upon us. While Arcangelo won last year’s Belmont Stakes, Seize the Grey enters this year’s race as the odds on favorite. Seize the Grey is just a few weeks removed from winning the Preakness Stakes. Early last month, Mystik Dan won the Kentucky Derby in a photo finish …
Read More »Randy Gregory files lawsuit against NFL, Broncos over fines for alleged THC use
Veteran NFL linebacker Randy Gregory is suing the league and one of his former teams. Gregory’s lawsuit against the NFL and the Denver Broncos alleges discrimination over fines that totaled $532,500. He was fined for allegedly taking medication containing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), an active ingredient in marijuana, during his time with the Broncos. Gregory appeared in six games in 2022 and …
Read More »Reds fan fails to catch Elly De La Cruz's homer in beer cup as Cincinnati wins fifth straight game
Thursday marked the one-year anniversary of Elly De La Cruz’s Major League Baseball debut. The electrifying shortstop celebrated his anniversary by crushing a three-run homer over the right-field wall during a game against the Chicago Cubs. De La Cruz’s heroics in the third inning helped lift the Reds to a fifth consecutive victory. The baseball exploded off De La Cruz’s …
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