Author: Mikesportz
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner announces major career decision ahead of Wimbledon debut Jannik Sinner is set to begin his Wimbledon campaign this week, but ahead of his first match, he confirmed a major decision regarding his career. On Tuesday, Jannik Sinner will face fellow Italian Luca Nardi in the first round at Wimbledon. The World No. 1 is chasing his first title since returning from a doping suspension earlier this year, following back-to-back final losses to Carlos Alcaraz. In that context, he made a significant career move. Sinner has ended his partnership with trainer Marco Panichi and physiotherapist…
In the 2025 offseason, the Detroit Tigers made a $15 million free agent signing to bolster their roster. The addition wasn’t cheap, but it was only a one-year deal, with the team unsure of what results it’d bring. But that deal has been one of the best made in the offseason. Detroit brought in second baseman Gleyber Torres on a one-year deal, and it’s been a massive signing for the team. He’s been a major factor in the Tigers’ hot start and is on pace to be the American League All-Star starting second baseman. Amid Torres’ incredible start, Bob Nightengale of…
At Truist Park, a heartwarming surprise came out when Javy Baez’s son Adrian celebrated his seventh birthday in an extremely unique way. Adrian walked onto the field on July 2, 2025, to deliver the ceremonial first pitch to his father, the Detroit Tigers infielder. Many hearts were warmed when the moment caught fans and social media by surprise. Javy Baez joins son Adrian for memorable birthday pitch On July 2, 2025, just as the Tigers were preparing for their home game in Detroit, little Adrian Baez made his way to the pitcher’s mound. The crowd cheered as he faced his…
Bojan Bogdanovic retires after 10 NBA seasons, two with Pacers Though he spent just two seasons in Indiana, Bojan Bogdanovic — the 31st pick in his draft — left a lasting impression on two Pacers playoff teams Former Indiana Pacers forward Bojan Bogdanovicannounced his retirement from basketball on Sunday. “After 14 months of battling a foot injury, two surgeries, and countless efforts to get back on the court, the time has come to close a chapter,” he shared in a post on Instagram in multiple languages. Bogdanovic, 36, played in 161 of a possible 164 games with the Pacers,…
INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers have picked up their $2.94 million team option on the contract of center Tony Bradley, a league source confirmed to the Indy Star on Sunday. Michel Scotto of HoopsHype reported it first. The Pacers signed Bradley in March to fill a hole at center. He signed two 10-day contracts before signing a deal that kept him on the roster through the rest of the season for over $300,000 with a club option for this season. Keeping Bradley gives them some center depth if they decide to keep him, but they could also trade him later…
INDIANAPOLIS – Starting at 6 p.m., Monday, NBA teams can begin negotiating with other team’s upcoming free agents and can officially sign them July 6. The Indiana Pacers did not expect to have a long list of roster decisions planned for the offseason, but any plans they did have likely had to be seriously reassessed following Tyrese Haliburton’s devastating Achilles injury in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Team president Kevin Pritchard and general manager Chad Buchanan declined season exit interviews following the Finals defeat and didn’t speak to media following last week’s NBA draft, so there’s no fresh intel…
Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavs beat the New Orleans Pelicans 131-122 to improve to 9-0, the greatest start to a regular season in franchise history. Mitchell and the 2024-25 Cavs topped the LeBron era for the impressive feat, which has put the rest of the league on notice, and NBA analyst alike, such as retired guard Jeff Teague. The Club 520 Podcast host went as far as to say Mitchell is a better player than Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards. Teague got a surprised look and a “say that again” out of his co-host, DJ Wells. Donovan Mitchell is…
The Cleveland Cavaliers have gotten off to an incredible start to the 2024-25 season, although they seem to have been hitting the brakes as of late. The Cavs have lost two of their past three games, including a demolition at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night — an uncharacteristically poor performance in a season full of signs that they might be on their way to contending for a championship. At this point, the Cavs may simply be going through some midseason blues, which is part of an 82-game regular-season grind. Regardless, they will not want to…
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a dominant 45-10 and own a five and a half game lead over the defending Boston Celtics for first place in the Eastern Conference. Donovan Mitchell remains the top guy in town, but Darius Garland and Evan Mobley are also carrying a large share of the offensive responsibilities. Jarrett Allen continues to be one of the most underrated players in the NBA, and trade acquisition De’Andre Hunter is the Cavs’ potential missing link. Coach of the Year favorite Kenny Atkinson has expertly accentuated the strengths of an already talented squad and perfectly melded the components together.…
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill has truly capitalized on the opportunity he got when he was taken last in the 2020 NBA Draft. Five years since the New Orleans Pelicans selected him last in that draft class and traded to the Milwaukee Bucks, Merrill has struck a new deal with the Cavs, who are reportedly signing him to a four-year contract worth $38 million. Merrill has come a long way in his basketball journey, as he also sets a new NBA record for being the highest-paid No. 60 draft pick, according to HoopsHype. For comparison, Isaiah Thomas has earned $32.7…