Author: Mikesportz

ATHENS — Like just about every football team in the country, the Georgia Bulldogs skew young. At most, Georgia will have only 26 players next season who will have been with the program for at least three years. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart explained why the team would not be having a traditional spring game this year. The Bulldogs had previously announced that G-Day will take place on April 12. But when ESPN announced its coverage plans for the upcoming weeks, Georgia was not set to have any programming involved. “In terms of TV, I think it was more about…

Former Boston Red Sox Star, World Series Champ to Spend Opening Day at Team Affiliate Head to Polar Park in Worcester, Mass., to snap a selfie with Jackie Bradley Jr. and grab an autograph. The Worcester Red Sox don’t need a bunch of gimmicks to draw fans to Polar Park, with the Triple-A affiliate of the Boston team of the same name finishing in the top 10 in minor league attendance in 2024. Still, it’s nice to see their fandom rewarded with a visit from a favorite. Jackie Bradley Jr., a member of Boston’s World Series-winning teams in 2013 and…

Relievers Zack Kelly and Greg Weissert have made the Opening Day roster, manager Alex Cora told reporters, including MLB.com’s Ian Browne, in Mexico on Tuesday. The Red Sox will play their final exhibition game in Monterrey, Mexico, against the Sultanes at 7:10 p.m. Kelly and Weissert will join fellow relievers Aroldis Chapman, Liam Hendriks, Justin Slaten, Garrett Whitlock and Justin Wilson on the Opening Day roster. One bullpen spot remains. It will go to either lefty Brennan Bernardino or righty Cooper Criswell. Kelly, who added a two-seam fastball this past offseason, allowed just two runs, four hits and one walk…

DENVER — Roughly 24 hours after their first-ever victory in Salt Lake City, the Detroit Red Wings will try to carry over that winning energy into Ball Arena, where they’ll go up against the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night. Detroit (33-31-6; 72 points) and Colorado (43-25-3; 89 points) will drop the puck for their season series finale at 7 p.m. MT/9 p.m. ET, with broadcast coverage on FanDuel Sports Network Detroit and the Red Wings Radio Network (97.1 The Ticket in Detroit). Last time these clubs met, the Red Wings fell, 2-1, at Little Caesars Arena on Dec. 7. “You…

NHL News: Red Wings coach Todd McLellan stuns with 4-word truth after win over Hockey Club Following the Detroit Red Wings’ win against the Utah Hockey Club, head coach Todd McLellan offered a surprising four-word perspective on the game that captured NHL attention. The Detroit Red Wings earned an important 5-2 victory over Utah Hockey Club , but postgame headlines centered on coach Todd McLellan’s blunt four-word assessment of the performance: “It isn’t even hockey” due to unusual ice conditions. Alex DeBrincat stood out with a goal and an assist, while Alex Lyon made 16 saves after Petr Mrazek’s early departure…

NCAAB News: Mark Pope rips Kentucky after ‘unacceptable’ loss to Georgia Kentucky coach Mark Pope revealed the ‘unacceptable reason’ why his team lost to Georgia. When we hear the name ‘Kentucky Wildcats,‘ we usually expect them to be national championship contenders. They’re one of the biggest powerhouses in all of college basketball history. That’s also the case this year. They’re currently ranked at No. 6, which is why it was so surprising to see them drop a game to the Georgia Bulldogs by double digits. Needless to say, coach Mark Pope was far from satisfied with his team’s performance. Following…

Kentucky’s shocking upset loss to No. 14 Oakland was the Wildcats’ second first-round loss in the last three NCAA tournaments. The No. 3 Wildcats were a popular Final Four pick ahead of this year’s March Madness. Instead, Kentucky is out on the tournament’s first weekend for the third consecutive time and is approaching a decade since its last Final Four appearance. In 2012, the Wildcats won the national title in coach John Calipari’s third season. That title felt like the first of many. Kentucky had been to at least the Elite Eight in each of Calipari’s first three seasons in…

In a deeply saddening turn of events, Ed Davender, one of the most beloved and humble players to ever wear the Kentucky Wildcats uniform, has tragically passed away. News of his death came this evening, shocking the basketball community and fans across the country. The cause of death has yet to be confirmed, but tributes have already begun pouring in from former teammates, coaches, and fans who remember his contributions both on and off the court. A Legendary Kentucky Wildcat Ed Davender was a standout guard for the Kentucky Wildcats basketball team from 1984 to 1988. Known for his humility,…

Penn State wrestling general manager Clay Steadman has make a shocking announcement ” I DON’T WANT HIM….read more Sad News: Penn State wrestling general manager Clay Steadman has make a shocking announcement ” I DON’T WANT HIM….read more It appears there has been a surprising development in the Penn State wrestling community. Clay Steadman, the general manager of Penn State Wrestling, recently made a shocking statement that left many people wondering about its implications for the program. Steadman’s announcement, which was abrupt and unexpected, included the statement, “I don’t want him…” The identity of the person in question has not…

For 10 minutes straight Saturday night, Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci downplayed his history-making fifth NCAA title the way an NBA all-star might dismiss winning a pickup game. Minutes after the final bout of Starocci’s collegiate career, an NCAA official introduced him at a press conference as the first-ever five-time national champion in the history of Division I men’s wrestling. The official asked him for a “victorious” opening statement. “I don’t have a statement,” the usually outspoken Starocci quipped, wiping his nose to scattered giggles in the media room. Without managing a smile, the stonefaced student-athlete acknowledged this was a…