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Former Tampa Bay Great Fred McGriff Named Hitting Coach For AL All-Star Futures Team Fred McGriff, the former power-hitting first baseman for the Tampa Bay franchise, was honored with the role with the American League team in the All-Star Futures game. TAMPA, Fla. — Brody Hopkins, the Tampa Bay Rays’ top pitching prospect, will be the only player representing the organization in the 2025 All-Star Futures game, but a former franchise great will be there, too. Former Tampa Bay first baseman Fred McGriff will serve as the hitting coach for the American League team. McGriff’s time with the Rays (then…
Indiana Pacers All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton will be sidelined for the entirety of next season, according to Pacers president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard on Monday. Pritchard’s claim comes after Haliburton tore his Achilles during Game 7 of the NBAFinals against the eventual champions, the Oklahoma City Thunder, on June 22. The injury occurred with 5:02 remaining in the first quarter, when Haliburton went to shoot a 3-pointer but extended his leg and landed awkwardly on the ground. Score big savings on furniture, home essentials, kitchenware, patio sets, and tech. He was visibly in pain as multiple Pacers trainers attended…
Indiana Pacers Announce Partnership With Longtime Colts’ Sponsor The Indiana Pacers and Indianapolis Colts will share a brand partner this season. Last season, the Indiana Pacers had Spokenote QR codes on their jerseys as a part of the NBA’s sponsorship program. Fans might be happy to know that the QR codes are being replaced. While Spokenote did not invent the QR code, the company made its money on “embedding” videos and entertainment products on clothing, posters, and stickers. However, they will not be the jersey sponsor of the Pacers this season. Instead, Spokenote will be replaced with Lucas Oil, the…
Lucas Oil is well-known to Indianapolis sports fans, and its footprint is growing. The automotive products company will be represented with a patch on Indiana Pacers jerseys starting with their Summer League action Thursday. The Indianapolis-based company is namesake of Lucas Oil Stadium, where the Indianapolis Coltsplay. As part of the agreement, a portion of proceeds from every Pacers jersey sold will be donated to Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent. ‘It’s really hard not to like Taelon.’ NBA draft’s biggest surprise has purpose bigger than basketballNeed a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Mon., July…
Ranking the 4 most important games on Wisconsin Badgers 2025 football schedule Some games will have a larger impact on the program than others The Wisconsin Badgers 22-year bowl streak came to an end in 2024, with the Badgers dropping five consecutive games to end the season with a 5-7 record. Now 13-13 in the Luke Fickell era, Wisconsin has one of the hardest schedules in the country, making the 2025 campaign that much more important. Some games will have a larger impact on the program than others. Here are the four games on the schedule Badgers fans should pay…
Let’s make one thing perfectly clear: Saquon Barkley did not show signs of getting old or worn down. Even in the Super Bowl, his numbers weren’t great because the Chiefs rallied to him effectively, and didn’t miss many tackles, not because of his own skill set. He still was shifty and elusive which, for a back his size, is a big deal. Besides, the guy just ran for 2,504 yards including the playoffs, more than anyone has rushed for in a season and postseason in NFL history. He had 17 explosive runs of 20-plus yards, more than anyone in 2024…
All you need to know about buckeyes and why it’s Ohio State’s mascot The Buckeyes take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish today, fighting for a place in history if they win the College Football National Championship game. The 2025 College Football Playoff final will be decided today as the Notre Dame Fighting Irish take on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The team mascot – Brutus Buckeye – is one of the most celebrated in the world of college football and he has an interesting back story. In 1965 Ohio State students Ray Bourhis and Sally Huber set out to give…
As Larry Nance Jr. has come back to the Cleveland Cavaliers for this upcoming season, he is looking to help contribute to the team as a lateral move as they are in the quest for a championship. While the Cavs’ season ended in a crushing playoff exit to the Indiana Pacers in the second round, that outcome in some ways inspired Nance, leading to the present time. According to Danny Cunningham, Nance would speak Tuesday about watching Cleveland as an outside when he’s been on different teams over the years like just recently with the Atlanta Hawks. He said that…
Ind. – Seven members of the Notre Dame cross country and track and field programs were named to the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-District squads. Tyler Berg and Robbie Cozean were named to the men’s Academic All-District list while Alaina Brady, Siona Chisholm, Addison Berry, Sophie Novak, and Madison Schmidt were on the women’s Academic All-District honoree list. To be eligible for the All-District honor, student-athletes must be a sophomore and carry a 3.50 cumulative GPA. Additionally, student-athletes must finish in the top 50 of a cross country NCAA regional race or rank in the top 50 in the…
The Indiana Fever entered the WNBAseason with high expectations, much of which came from their offseason additions. Aside from bringing in first-year head coach Stephanie White, the Fever also signed one of the greatest players in WNBA history, DeWanna Bonner. Bonner was set to make a major impact on Indiana’s front court, but things didn’t go as expected for both parties. The former Fever forward was reportedly frustrated with her role and requested a trade out of Indiana. After the Fever were unable to find a suitable partner, Bonner was released. She wound up signing with the Phoenix Mercury…