Author: Mikesportz
Boston Red Sox left-hander James Paxton announced he will retire at the conclusion of this season. Paxton, 35, made three starts for the Red Sox following a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 26. The British Columbia native has been on the injured list since Aug. 12, one day after he sustained a strained right calf while attempting to cover first base in a game against the Houston Astros. “I’m hoping that we can squeak into the postseason and I can get the opportunity to pitch again,” Paxton said on the “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast with host Rob…
This offseason has been filled with a plethora of wildly disrespectful takes about Michael Jordan and his era. It seems like week after week, a new player from the modern era finds something new to say about Jordan for shock value. 3x NBA All-Star Trae Young is that new player of the week. During an episode of the “Million Dollaz Worth of Game Podcast”, Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young was asked to build his all-time starting five lineups in the NBA.
For Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, however, these negative comments have become an unusual source of motivation during games. ocial media has dramatically changed how fans and athletes interact, giving NBA enthusiasts a platform to discuss games and players. It has also become a space where harsh opinions can reach athletes instantly
No player in WNBA history has ever dished out more assists in a single season than Caitlin Clark. As a result, Sheryl Swoopes is forced to eat her words (emotions?) after laughing at the rookie prior to draft night. The 53-year-oldâs well-vocalized stance as a hater aged very poorly. Clark set a WNBA record during the Feverâs four-point loss to the Aces on Friday night. She recorded nine assists and eight rebounds with 18 points. That first number is the important one in this context. Indianaâs superstar guard set the single-season assist record at 321 assists and counting. There are still two games left in…
The Chicago Sky suffered a brutal loss on Wednesday, September 11, at the hands of the Washington Mystics, 89-58. It was an undeniably deflating loss for Chicago, which ended their brief two-game winning streak. Angel Reese, who recently underwent season-ending surgery on her injured wrist, still made her presence felt in this one, albeit from the bench. At one point during the game, the rookie sensation was involved in an animated discussion with Sky star Chennedy Carter during a timeout. It appears that Reese was offering some words of encouragement for her teammate amid the blowout — a moment that…
Even before Angel Reese went down with a season-ending injury, the Rookie of the Year race was already leaning significantly in favor of Indiana Fever superstar Caitlin Clark. Now that the Chicago Sky rookie has been shut down for the rest of the year due to a wrist injury, the general belief is that Clark will be lifting the trophy at the end of the season. For former two-time WNBA All-Star Chiney Ogwumike, the debate is already over. On Tuesday, September 10, right after it was announced that Clark had been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week for…
Simone Biles had more than a few big-name spectators during her highly successful stint in the 2024 Paris Olympics. At the end of the day, however, it’s hard to deny that for Simone, the most important people who came out to support her would be her family. Her mom, dad and sister all made their way to Paris to offer their unwavering support for Biles, who was taking part in her third Summer Games. Her husband, Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens also made the trip. This is after the Bears gave him permission to skip a significant part of training…
Olympic champion Gabby Thomas said that education is the key driver to her success. The sprinter took the Paris Olympics by storm, winning three gold medals in the 200m event and as part of Team USAâs womenâs relay. Thomas made her debut in the Tokyo Games, where she won bronze in the womenâs 200m and silver in the womenâs 4x100mrelay. The 27-year-old is a Harvard graduate in neurobiology and works at a volunteer healthcare clinic for uninsured patients when sheâs not on the track training. “I always say education has been my foundation for success, it opens doors and empowers us to chase…
Pareja  Saturday, 14 September 2024 The small Caribbean island nation now has one more day to celebrate on 27 September. In honour of the Paris 2024 100m Olympic champion and 400m silver medallist, the authorities have officially declared the day a public holiday. Julien Alfred made waves in one of the most important athletics events at Paris 2024, the 100 metres. She literally flew around the Olympic Stadium. The athlete’s performance was unprecedented and marked the first Olympic medal for the tiny nation. The Prime Minister announced the move, which has been well received by the public. Fans were thrilled by…
Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin, which will be held from next week. Nadal is still signed up for the 6 Kings Slam in October. Also to note, neither Nadal nor the Laver Cup stated an injury behind the withdrawal.  It has more to do with being at full fitness. The Spaniard wants to be able to play at his best and doesnât want to hurt Team Europeâs chances if he canât play at a high level. He said, âThere are better players to help Team Europe winâ. There werenât any videos of him practicing in the last month. Usually,…