The last team Jordan Montgomery pitched against was the Arizona Diamondbacks when he helped the Texas Rangers win the 2023 World Series. After a long, drawn out free agency, Montgomery is now pitching for the D-Backs. Just two days before MLB Opening Day, Montgomery is signing a one-year deal with Arizona worth $25 million, per the Arizona Republic. CLICK HERE …
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Rising UFC star Michael 'Venom' Page talks unconventional style that angers some in fight community
“Venom” is the perfect nickname for UFC fighter Michael Page when looking at his fighting style. Page is like a snake in the octagon – slithering around with technical precision, and before most can react, he is making a quick strike to bewilder his opponent. In some cases, the venom is too strong and the fight ends via knockout. Call …
Read More »NFL to schedule Christmas Day doubleheader despite holiday falling on Wednesday: report
Around four months ago, an NFL executive overseeing the league’s broadcasting planning reportedly indicated that it was “unlikely” that NFL games would be scheduled on Christmas Day in 2024. The NFL official cited the fact that the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, which is outside the league’s normal schedule. However, the NFL enjoyed strong viewership during last year’s …
Read More »Rams ink Tre'Davious White to one-year deal: report
Tre’Davious White has found a new home in the NFL, as the cornerback heads to the Los Angeles Rams on a one-year deal, per ESPN. The deal is reportedly worth $8.5 million with a maximum value of $10 million. Following the retirement of Aaron Donald, the Rams are looking to fortify their defense. While it wasn’t on the defensive line, …
Read More »Pete Rose makes eye-popping comment about Shohei Ohtani amid gambling scandal with ex-translator
The gambling scandal surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, where his ex-translator allegedly stole $4.5 million from him to cover his debts, has many in the baseball world speculating as to how involved Ohtani really was. Ohtani publicly addressed the situation for the first time on Monday, when he said he never placed sports bets, nor did he go …
Read More »Rebel Wilson vs. Sacha Baron Cohen: Actress may have signed ‘a PR deal with the devil,’ expert
Rebel Wilson and Sacha Baron Cohen’s back-and-forth over the actress’ upcoming memoir is another example of the “never-ending victim marketing” era we live in, according to one brand expert. “To some extent, this is just part of literary PR, i.e., chumming the waters with juicy tidbits to generate media coverage ahead of the launch,” branding expert Doug Eldridge told Fox …
Read More »NFL bans controversial hip-drop tackle despite objections
The NFL made a significant rule change on Monday that will significantly impact defensive players and anyone else trying to make a tackle during games during the 2024 season and beyond. The league’s competition committee voted at the annual league meeting to ban hip-drop tackles and penalizes anyone who decides to use the technique during play. The committee was unanimous …
Read More »Sacha Baron Cohen denies Rebel Wilson's claim he was an 'a–hole' on movie set
Rebel Wilson called out Sacha Baron Cohen by name as the “a–hole” she wrote about in her upcoming memoir, “Rebel Rising.” A representative for Cohen slammed Wilson’s accusation as “demonstrably false.” “While we appreciate the importance of speaking out, these demonstrably false claims are directly contradicted by extensive detailed evidence, including contemporaneous documents, film footage, and eyewitness accounts from those …
Read More »NFL's ban on controverisal 'hip-drop tackle' receives backlash: 'There is no such thing'
The NFL owners’ decision to unanimously vote to ban “hip-drop tackles” starting next season has the football world in an uproar. There were objections to the league creating a new 15-yard penalty, and a subsequent fine, for this controversial tackle. Yet, NFL Network reported it was a unanimous vote by all 32 owners to rid it from the league. A …
Read More »LSU's Kim Mulkey says 'sleazy reporter' didn't distract team in 2nd round win: 'Absolutely not'
The biggest story about the LSU women’s basketball team as March Madness is well underway has not been about their performance on the court, but rather comments made by their head coach, Kim Mulkey, regarding a rumored hit piece that she expects to be published. Mulkey made waves during her opening statement at a press conference before the Tigers’ second …
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