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Tigers Rumors: Bad News For Detroit’s Alex Bregman Free Agency Pursuit Bregman, arguably the best hitter left in free agency, has been connected to the Tigers, Seattle Mariners and Boston Red Sox, among others. The veteran infielder reportedly isn’t interested in signing a short-term deal, although he might not have another choice. On Tuesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press provided an update on the Bregman-Tigers negotiations. “The Detroit Tigers remain interested,” Petzold wrote, “but negotiations are at a standstill with less than one month until the first full-squad workout in spring training, according to a source with knowledge…
Red Wings name Todd McLellan Head Coach Detroit hires Trent Yawney as an Assistant Coach; Derek Lalonde and Bob Boughner relieved of coaching duties DETROIT – Detroit Red Wings Executive Vice President and General Manager Steve Yzerman today announced that the team has named Todd McLellan the 29th Head Coach in franchise history and signed him to a multi-year contract. Additionally, the Red Wings have hired Trent Yawney as an Assistant Coach. Head Coach Derek Lalonde and Associate Coach Bob Boughner have been relieved of their coaching duties, effective immediately. McLellan, 57, rejoins the organization (Assistant Coach, 2005-08) with 16…
PHILADELPHIA — Elmer Soderblom, who was recalled from the American Hockey League’s Grand Rapids Griffins on Tuesday morning, wants to take full advantage of his second career NHL stint with the Detroit Red Wings, however long it may last. “I just want to show my game and play the way I’ve been playing,” Soderblom said before Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. “Show that I can play at this level, so I’m excited.” Making his 2024-25 season debut with the Red Wings on Tuesday night, Soderblom recorded one shot and two hits in 13:54 of ice…
The first list of nominees for the Hobey Baker Award is out and it includes a pair of Detroit Red Wings prospects. Both goalie Trey Augustine of the Michigan State Spartans and forward Sam Stange of the Omaha Mavericks are on the list. The Hobey Baker Award goes to the most outstanding player in NCAA hockey. Recent winners include Macklin Celebrini of the San Jose Sharks (2024) and Adam Fantilli of the Columbus Blue Jackets (2023). Augustine, who recently was backstopping USA Hockey to a second consecutive IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal, is a sophomore with the Spartans. Detroit…
Washington Commanders WR puts perspective on previous struggles with inspiring Dan Quinn quote As the Washington Commanders prepare to take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Sunday’s NFC Championship Game, one player who has more than paid his dues to get there is star WR Terry McLaurin. During his media availability Wednesday, McLaurin shared an anecdote from the start of the season that he claims let him know this team might be special. According to McLaurin, during head coach Dan Quinn’s first meeting with the team, he told his players “If you’re a dog-a** competitor, this is the place for…
NORMAN — The Sooners announced their seven permanent team captains on Monday. After announcing weekly captains throughout the season, permanent captains represent the team for the entire 2023 campaign. They were voted on by players leading up to OU’s regular season finale against TCU at 11 a.m. Friday. The list of permanent team captains consists of Dillon Gabriel, Drake Stoops, McKade Mettauer, Woodi Washington, Danny Stutsman, Billy Bowman and Ethan Downs. “They’re just the model of consistency,” head coach Brent Venables said. “Consistency. Buy-in. Passion. Love for the game. Love for their university. Love for their teammates. They’ve been amazing.…
Bowl game opt-outs are simply a part of the game now for college football coaches. Whether due to players entering the NCAA Transfer Portal or electing to get a jump start on their preparations ahead next April’s NFL Draft, college football players regularly decide to put their own personal interests ahead of the team’s in what outsiders may view as a meaningless bowl game. But, outside of a pair of key starters in running back Rocket Sanders and pass rusher Kyle Kennard opting out to focus on their future in the NFL, the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks have mostly…
ATLANTA – UGA football quarterback Carson Beck, coming off a massive game against Clemson, breaks down Georgia’s big win. Q. Carson, Coach said you told him before the second half we’re going to get a touchdown here, Coach, right away. Tell me what obviously besides confidence did you guys make some adjustments at halftime that you felt very good about being able to execute in the second half? CARSON BECK: Yeah, I think just coming out in the first quarter, maybe there was a little bit of nerves. Maybe guys were just trying to get warmed into the game. I…
eorgia football’s season might have been an utter flop when the lights were brightest but head coach Kirby Smart’s overall performance was not. Far from it. Smart is gaining traction as one of the best college football head coaches of the 2024 season, if not the best. And that is after an embarrassing loss in the College Football Playoff and a missed shot at the national title ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum passionately vouched for Smart’s coaching record placing him higher than national title contender coaches Ryan Day and Marcus Freeman on the sport’s totem pole. “He is one of the…
Paul Finebaum Names Best College Football Coach: Kirby Smart By BVM Sportsdesk, 01/21/2025 Following the recent national championship victory by Ohio State, ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum discussed the current landscape of college football. While some may argue that Ohio State’s Ryan Day deserves acknowledgment as the best head coach, Finebaum confidently named Kirby Smart of the Georgia Bulldogs as the top coach. Despite Georgia’s early exit in the College Football Playoff, Finebaum highlighted Smart’s impressive track record, including two national championships and multiple SEC titles since taking over in 2016. By the Numbers Kirby Smart has an all-time record of…