Author: Mikesportz
Penn State had current, future and past collegiate wrestlers compete in the US Open over the weekend, with multiple wrestlers coming out victorious. The Nittany Lion Wrestling Club saw each of its members make the podium, as five members and two future members competed. Luke Lilledahl (57 kg) After an impressive freshman season, Lilledahl competed once again in US tournaments — competition he’s known for succeeding in. That success continued as he decided to compete at the senior level despite being eligible for junior competition. Lilledahl received the top seed and backed that seeding up with multiple tech falls. The…
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is the reigning American League Cy Young winner and one of the best pitchers in the world. For more than five innings against the Texas Rangers on May 9, he believed he was on his way to something more — a perfect game. He started thinking about it after the first inning. Oh yeah,” Skubal said after the Tigers’ 2-1 win over the Rangers. He laughed, then flipped the switch. “I thought I had a chance of doing something special tonight,” Skubal continued. “Obviously, those things are really special, and you need a lot of…
DETROIT (AP) — Josh Jung delivered a special Mother’s Day gift to his mom, Mary. The Texas Rangers third baseman hit a two-out, two-run homer in the fifth inning of his team’s 6-1 win at Detroit on Sunday. Jung’s brother, Jace, was in the Tigers’ lineup at the same position. Before the game, Mary Jung delivered the game ball to the mound and her sons joined her on the field. “My heart is just exploding. I mean, I couldn’t ask for a better Mother’s Day gift,” Mary Jung said in an interview on the Rangers’ telecast. “We’re all in…
Kyle Busch’s Explosive Rant: Condemns NASCAR’s New Car as Race Misery Escalates Kyle Busch, the NASCAR superstar, is not holding back on his frustrations with the new Next Gen car, expressing his dismay loud and clear. Despite a mix of ups and downs in the 2025 season, Busch found himself starting in the 25th position after a challenging qualifying round. However, he didn’t let that deter his spirit as he pushed through Stage 1, making significant progress and edging closer to the top 10. Just when it seemed like things were turning in his favor, Busch encountered yet another setback,…
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – Layne Riggs’ No. 34 Front Row Motorsports Ford was disqualified from his second-place finish in Saturday night’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race following post-race inspection. Despite a thrilling battle with Carson Hocevar for the apparent race win, Riggs’ truck was ruled to have violated Section 14.4.9.A in the NASCAR Rule Book, which refers to the bed cover of the vehicle. MORE: Race results | Best Kansas photos According to the graphic listed in the rule book: “Bed cover material must be strong enough to prevent the cover from deflecting or sagging and must be sealed around…
Seven teams will drop to the rear of the field before the start of Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway because of unapproved adjustments. The move comes after eventful Saturday sessions in practice and qualifying for Sunday’s AdventHealth 400 (3 p.m. ET, FS1, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Several cars either scraped the outside retaining wall or had trouble with rear tires going flat. RELATED: Live leaderboard | At-track photos: Kansas The teams that will drop to the back of the pack before the green flag: No. 6 RFK Racing Ford for driver/owner Brad Keselowski No. 10 Kaulig…
The Boston Bruins are actively shopping for their new head coach, and the list of candidates is growing. Interim head coach Joe Sacco and assistant Jay Leach are both on the list. General manager Don Sweeney has this week all but admitted that the Bruins are also looking at outside candidates, including Rick Tocchet, Marco Sturm, and several other top-brass coaches throughout the NHL. Rick Tocchet is the most experienced and highest-profile name connected to the Bruins’ debut. The 61-year-old former NHLer just stepped down as the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks after three seasons. He led Vancouver to…
The Boston Bruins have begun an aggressive coaching search after missing the playoffs, and Rick Tocchet appears to be their top target. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff reported on May 9 that Boston is among multiple teams prepared to offer Tocchet a “mega” contract. “I think that Rick Tocchet has the coaching world eating out of the palm of his hand,” Seravalli said. “And I think that he will have multiple mega offers that are game changers for the coaching pay scale, that I think some teams will sit and wait until they get an answer from Tocchet.“ Tocchet, who recently stepped…
Boston Celtics Star Kristaps Porzingis Posts 9-Word Message After Knicks Game Kristaps Porzingis made a post to his Instagram story. On Saturday afternoon, the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks (at Madison Square Garden) by a score of 115-93. Kristaps Porzingis (who has been dealing with an illness) finished with five points, four rebounds, two assists and three steals while shooting 0/3 from the field in 19 minutes of playing time. After the game, the 2018 NBA All-Star made a nine-word post to his Instagram story. Porzingis wrote: “thankful for all the support people 🫶 onwards and upwards” Porzingis…
The Boston Celtics secured a convincing 115-93 victory over the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. After dropping the first two games at home, Boston stormed into Madison Square Garden and delivered a performance that reasserted their championship credentials. The Celtics’ offense was firing on all cylinders, connecting on 20 of 40 three-point attempts, while their defense stifled the Knicks, holding them to just 5 of 25 from beyond the arc. Payton Pritchard led the charge with 23 points off the bench, including five three-pointers, while Jayson Tatum contributed 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven…