Author: Mikesportz

Boca Raton (Fla.) West Boca four-star 2026 running back Javian Mallory had considered Miami one of his top programs since the start of the new year and was one of the Hurricanes’ top running back targets in this year’s cycle. On Saturday Miami sealed the deal with the No. 269 overall prospect. Mallory announced his commitment Saturday evening after visiting Miami’s campus that morning and afternoon, becoming the sixth pledge in the Canes’ 2026 class and first running back commit this cycle. Mallory told Miami’s staff he was ready to commit shortly after practice during a meeting with head coach…

Novak Djokovic ‘a bit sad’ that ‘greatest rivals’ Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray have departed ‘golden era’ BYOLI GENT Published 01/12/2024 at 19:22 GMT Novak Djokovic has admitted he is “a bit sad” that his “greatest rivals” Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Stanislas Wawrinka and Juan Martin del Potro “have left” tennis. Djokovic, the current world No. 7, believes that he is part of a “golden era” of men’s tennis, and he is the last one standing of the previous generation. He plays Del Potro in a farewell exhibition for the Argentine. Novak Djokovic says that he is…

There are some moments in sport that stand above all others. For Rafael Nadal, that moment came in the early evening at Wimbledon in 2008. With natural light fast running out, Roger Federer’s final forehand landed in the net and Nadal fell on his back, joy unconfined. At 22, the Spaniard was Wimbledon champion, something he – and many others – had thought might be beyond him. In that instant, Nadal became a true superstar. Already virtually unbeatable on clay, the idea that he might be able to beat Federer on the Swiss’s favourite surface, where he had won five…

The first of the Red Sox’s big three prospects to reach Boston is, on the surface, the most surprising. Kristian Campbell has made the big league club and will break camp as Boston’s Opening Day second baseman, according to multiple reports. The club’s other two highly touted prospects, Roman Anthony and Marcelo Mayer, look destined for Triple-A Worcester … at least to start the season. One report indicated Mayer just missed the cut, and it looks like Anthony — the No. 1 prospect in baseball — will be on the wrong side of the roster crunch, too, assuming Wilyer Abreu…

Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated documentary that delves into the rich and stored…Bjorn Borg Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated documentary that delves into the rich and storied career of tennis legend Bjorn Borg. The documentary, titled “Borg: The Man Behind the Legend,” promises to offer a unique and intimate look at the life and career of one of tennis’ greatest champions. Bjorn Borg is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. Born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1956, Borg began playing tennis at a young age…

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has secured a groundbreaking four-year contract extension worth $160 million, averaging $40 million annually, with $123.5 million guaranteed. This deal positions Garrett as the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history.  The architect behind this historic contract is Nicole Lynn, an alumna of the University of Oklahoma College of Law. Graduating in 2015, Lynn has rapidly ascended in the sports agency world. In 2019, she became the first Black woman to represent an NFL Draft pick when she signed defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, who was selected third overall by the New York Jets. Currently, Lynn serves…

Recent trade speculations have surfaced involving Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill and the Green Bay Packers. One proposed scenario suggests the Dolphins could trade Hill to the Packers in exchange for All-Pro cornerback Jaire Alexander. This hypothetical deal aims to address both teams’ needs, providing the Dolphins with a top-tier defensive back and the Packers with a dynamic offensive weapon.  Tyreek Hill, who joined the Dolphins in 2022 via a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, has been a pivotal player for Miami. In his inaugural season, he recorded 1,710 receiving yards and seven touchdowns, earning First-team All-Pro honors.…

Ohio State’s quarterback competition is heating up as the team seeks its next starting quarterback for the 2025 season. The battle primarily features redshirt freshman Julian Sayin, redshirt sophomore Lincoln Kienholz, and incoming freshman Tavien St. Clair.  Julian Sayin Sayin, a five-star recruit from the 2024 class, transferred to Ohio State after initially committing to Alabama. Standing at 6’1” and weighing 195 pounds, he appeared in four games during the 2024 season, completing five of 12 passes for 84 yards and one touchdown. Sayin’s quick release and pinpoint accuracy have impressed coaches, making him a strong contender for the starting…

LSU men’s basketball redshirt freshman forward Corey Chest Jr., a New Orleans native, has entered the transfer portal. Chest, a 6-foot-8, 220-pound athlete, redshirted the 2023-24 season, participating in practices and contributing significantly to the scout team.  Prior to his time at LSU, Chest played for Link Academy in Branson, Missouri, during the 2022-23 season. There, he was part of a team that clinched the Geico National High School Tournament title, finishing with a 27-1 record and earning the No. 1 spot in the final SB Live/Sports Illustrated boys basketball poll. Throughout the national championship event, Chest averaged 8.3 points…

In the aftermath of the NCAA Tournament’s second-round game between BYU and Wisconsin, NFL star and Wisconsin native J.J. Watt took to social media to express his reaction. Following BYU’s narrow 91-89 victory over the Badgers, Watt humorously tweeted, “Boycotting tator tots for the next 48 hours.”  The connection between Watt’s jest and tater tots lies with BYU’s standout player, Richie Saunders. Saunders, who scored a team-high 25 points against Wisconsin, is the great-grandson of one of the founders of Ore-Ida, the company that created tater tots.  Additionally, Saunders has an NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) sponsorship with Ore-Ida, which had…