Author: Mikesportz

The Detroit Tigers have been searching for upgrades offensively this winter, but until the ownership and front office put their money where their mouth is, they shouldn’t expect to land anyone. Now, another target is off the board. According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a deal with Anthony Santander. The deal is pending a physical. Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 says its a five-year contract, although no financial terms have been released at the time of writing. Santander was someone the Tigers could’ve used. While there were rightful questions about how…

Even on historic days in American history, like on Monday when Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, college football is top of mind for Alabama Crimson Tide fans. During C-SPAN’s coverage of the inauguration, a college football fan decided to not only call in and voice a bit of displeasure in the American people electing Trump to become President for a second term but also take aim at the College Football Playoff selection committee leaving the Tide out of the Playoff this year. “I’m a bit disappointed in how the election turned out,”…

NFL Hits Buccaneers Offensive Lineman With Fines After Multiple Incidents The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive guard has been hit with back-to-back fines from the NFL. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ 2024 season didn’t end as they had hoped. After battling adversity all season, from a midseason slump to injuries, the Bucs did just enough to win the NFC South for a fourth successive season. Still, their playoff run hopes were quickly dashed as they were knocked out by the Washington Commanders and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in the Wild Card. While the uneasy feeling of a season-ending is still fresh on…

Breaking: Georgia football commits to Alabama, Auburn, and Tennesseeshocking Ohio State with his decommitment seems they were unable to close the deal with Mitchell in the final stretch. Some have speculated that Mitchell was turned off by a lack of a clear path to the starting job, as well as concerns about the Buckeyes’ offensive system going forward. Impact on Other Programs While Ohio State was dealt a blow with Mitchell’s decommitment, the news also had significant implications for other programs, particularly Alabama, Auburn, and Tennessee, all of which had been heavily involved in the recruitment of Mitchell. Alabama, in particular, was a serious contender for Mitchell’s services. The Crimson…

Red Wings’ Star Forward Alex DeBrincat Joins Rival Toronto Maple Leafs In a shocking turn of events, Detroit Red Wings’ star forward Alex DeBrincat has signed a long-term contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs, one of the Red Wings’ most bitter rivals. The news comes as a major blow to Detroit fans, who had high hopes for DeBrincat as a cornerstone of the team’s rebuilding efforts. DeBrincat, 27, signed a six-year, $52 million deal with the Maple Leafs, solidifying his position as one of the highest-paid players in the league. The move came after months of speculation about his dissatisfaction…

Feud Between Red Wings’ Forward Vladimir Tarasenko and Head Coach Todd McLellan Escalates to Physical Altercation Tensions boiled over in the Detroit Red Wings’ locker room as forward Vladimir Tarasenko and head coach Todd McLellan were reportedly involved in a physical altercation following a heated argument. The incident, which occurred after a recent loss, has sparked controversy and raised questions about the team’s internal dynamics. According to sources close to the team, the disagreement began during a post-game meeting when McLellan criticized Tarasenko for his lack of effort on defense. Tarasenko, known for his fiery personality, allegedly responded with harsh…

In the wake of Tom Allen’s departure to Clemson, Penn State is on the hunt for a new defensive coordinator, and Jarrod Prugar of NittanySportsNow.com has thrown an intriguing name into the mix: Brad White from the University of Kentucky. For Wildcats fans, this suggestion might stir a mix of pride, concern, and curiosity. Brad White, currently the defensive coordinator for the Kentucky, has been instrumental in shaping one of the SEC’s more resilient defenses. Under his guidance since 2019, the Wildcats have consistently performed well, often ranking among the top defenses in the conference. The bend but dont break strategy has…

A former Texas Longhorns star went down early versus the Detroit Lions on Saturday following a hit to the legs that will cause him to miss next week’s divisional championship for the Washington Commanders. As Texas Longhorns alum continue to shine in the NFL this season, a few names have assisted their teams in making it to the conference championship weekend with an chance to compete for a spot in the Super Bowl on Feb. 9. Former Longhorn guard Sam Cosmi successfully aided in the Washington Commanders’ 45-31 upset win over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night, but after suffering a knee injury, Cosmi…

Head Coach Dabo Swinney and Clemson Football have announced that the Tigers have hired Tom Allen as Defensive Coordinator. The hire was finalized earlier this week by the Clemson University Board of Trustees Compensation Committee. Swinney will formally introduce Allen at a press conference at the Smart Family Media Center at 1:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Jan. 15. The press conference will be streamed live on ClemsonPlus.com. “We’ve got a great football coach — and a great leader of men — coming to Clemson,” Swinney said. “He brings a ton of experience and was highly recommended by some of the…

Former LSU football Heisman winner Jayden Daniels had what CBS Sports’ Bryan DeArdo calls the “greatest rookie season in NFL history” after his Washington Commanders defeated the Detroit Lions 45-31 in the NFL Divisional Round. Daniels went 22/31 through the air for 299 yards and two touchdowns against a Lions defense that turned Aaron Glenn into a hot NFL coaching candidate that the Dallas Cowboys were looking at. He added 52 rushing yards on 15 carries. included Daniels in the same conversation as some of the best QBs in the game, though he stopped short of seeing the LSU product on their level. The NFL teams…