Author: Mikesportz
The Alex Bregman sweepstakes is down to about three or four teams, with the most prominent potential suitors being the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Toronto Blue Jays. Each of these teams is captivating in its own way, but Bregman can only sign to play with one ball club. Deesha Thosar of FOX Sports recently made her prediction for where Bregman would sign this winter. Thosar predicted the star infielder would sign a six-year, $165 million deal with the Red Sox, despite her noting she would be wary of giving him more than five years. As for Bregman, the…
Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian makes one thing clear before Cotton Bowl clash against Buckeyes Ahead of the Cotton Bowl, Texas Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian knows he’ll need everyone to step up in order to defeat Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes. The narrow victory by the Texas Longhorns over the Sun Devils in their last outing secured Steve Sarkisian’s team a spot in the CFP semifinals and also set up a showdown in the Cotton Bowl against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Aware that they are not the favorites for this matchup, the HC made it clear that they will need…
The college football playoffs have wrapped up another round and Florida fans watching over the past couple of days probably took note of the outcomes from around the country. The following are three things we took note of watching the action this week. The SEC is wide open in 2025 Bowl season and the playoffs have not been kind to the SEC. While Florida did win its bowl game over Tulane, the conference is now 1-4 against the Big Ten in bowl games and had two of the three entrants to the playoffs lose their first game. Last week, we…
The Carolina Panthers defense has had a pretty rough 2024 season – but it hasn’t been all bad, all the time by any means. Last week’s humiliating blowout loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was the worst they’ve been all year, but in their defense they were missing key pieces at all three levels of their defense. Truthfully, this unit has been significantly better this year since outside linebacker DJ Wonnum joined the lineup around midseason. In seven games with the Panthers, Wonnum has put up four sacks, six quarterback hits, four tackles for a loss and 11 pressures. That’s…
LSU is losing a key offensive assistant, according to FootballScoop. Senior offensive analyst Todd Fitch is heading to Charlotte to take over the 49ers offensive coordinator role. Fitch joined LSU in 2024 after Joe Sloan was promoted to offensive coordinator. Fitch was Sloan’s right-hand man. Sloan played for Fitch at ECU, and the two worked together at USF and Louisiana Tech. Hitch was heavily involved with the LSU offense and was often the one meeting with Garrett Nussmeier and the quarterbacks on the sideline. Prior to LSU, Fitch spent three years as an offensive analyst at Ohio State, working…
Owings Mills, Md. • His eyeball felt like it would burst. In the first game of the NFL season, Baltimore Ravens outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy pursued Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes for a potential sack when he got too low. With his body prone and his arms at his sides, Van Noy’s helmet skidded in the grass, his chin strap slipped under his chin, and the top of his helmet came down over his eyes. Then Mahomes fell on Van Noy’s head and Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike fell on both of them. Van Noy’s eye socket took…
Angel Reese, the Chicago Sky’s rookie sensation, has found herself at the center of controversy once again. This time, it’s not for her on-court prowess but for a New Year’s Day dress that ignited a wave of online criticism, prompting the young athlete to delete her Instagram account. The backlash has reignited discussions about the relentless scrutiny faced by women in sports, especially women of color, and has drawn an outpouring of support from fans demanding change. Reese’s decision to step away from Instagram came after intense online backlash targeting her fashion choice. Critics were quick to pile on, with negative comments overshadowing what should have been…
afraid and hesitant when fans approach her car at gas stations as the 22-year-old Chicago Sky star reveals the amount of murders in the world have her feeling concerned. The forward is one of the more recognized faces in the Windy City and as a result, attracts attention from the public when she’s going about her daily tasks such as shopping, getting dinner or even topping up on gasoline. And whilst well-meaning fans often approach to take their chance to show appreciation to a local hero, the ex-LSU Tiger revealed sometimes it actually intimidates her despite the good intentions. “This why I…
Canterbury have made a major move in the market after winning the race for Leo Thompson’s signature. The New Zealand international informed Newcastle that he would not be renewing his contract with the Knights late last year. A hotly contested battle for him then followed with Canberra thought to have been leading contenders. Leo Thompson signs contract with Canterbury Bulldogs Canterbury have looked to be active in the market recently, with moves mooted for Ben Hunt and Ryan Papenhuyzen. Yet despite failing to get these deals over the line for the marquee stars, the Dogs have finally landed a headline…
Clemson football’s top wide receiver, Antonio Williams, announced he will return to the Tigersin 2025. Williams announced his intentions to come back for his fourth season and not enter the NFL draft on Instagram on Friday. “More to be done,” Williams wrote. Williams led Clemson in receptions (75), receiving yards (904) and receiving touchdowns (11) in 2024 and earned first-team all-ACC honors. Last season was massive for Williams, who rebounded from 2023, when ankle and foot injuries limited him to five games. The 5-foot-11, 190-pound wideout showcased his versatility for the Tigers last season. He threw for a touchdown, rushed…