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OK, it is ‘Go Boomer’ season for OU softball. But, um, head coach Patty Gasso might not have to blast it out on social media too often. You can chalk that up to the incredible freshmen class that will just be a year older, wiser, stronger, all that. And then? Look at the recruiting class. No. 2 overall prospect Allyssa Parker was honored once again at the Gatorade Oklahoma Softball Player of the Year on Tuesday. That’s two years in a row for the No. 1-ranked pitcher in the country, according to Softball America. As a senior, the 5-foot-11 pitcher…
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Former Tigers Infielder Already Failing With New Team in June Former Tigers infielder Gio Urshela hasn’t had the best season with the Athletics as he’s struggling at the plate and dealing with an injury. The 2025 MLB regular season has been a memorable one to start for the Detroit Tigers. The Tigers are currently 43-25, which means they have the best record in the American League and the major leagues. If you are a Tigers fan, you are enjoying this start, especially considering how much fun last year was from the push to get into the playoffs and taking down…
Detroit Tigers Make Historic Comerica Park Announcement After Cubs Series Nick Meyer Jun 10, 2025 at 8:14 AM GMT+1 Detroit Tigers Make Historic Comerica Park Announcement After Cubs Series originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Detroit Tigers took two of three games from the Chicago Cubs at Comerica Park this past weekend, with star pitchers Tarik Skubal and Jack Flaherty leading the way in the Motor City. The Tigers’ series win helped manager AJ Hinch’s team bounce back from its previous series, which they lost to the Chicago White Sox. The Tigers’ three-game set with the Cubs included large, boisterous…
Cubs take cautious approach with Shota Imanaga injury return Craig Counsell has made clear Chicago will not rush their ace back into action. Chicago Cubs fans have been anxiously waiting for ace Shota Imanaga to return from the Injured List, but that wait will continue a little longer than expected. The Cubs are making it clear they’re taking a cautious approach with Imanaga’s return from injury, as manager Craig Counsell said on Tuesday that the left-hander s still a few more rehab starts away from a return to the Majors. Imanaga has been sidelined since May 4, when he exited…
Chicago Cubs Should Make Huge Offer to Struggling Braves For Cy Young Winner Originally posted on Chicago Cubs on SI By Michael Brauner | Last updated Jun 10, 2025 5:00 PM ET The Chicago Cubs have been one of the best teams in baseball throughout the first half of the season, looking the part of a real World Series contender when they’re at their best. Even heading into the season though, this was a pitching staff that was fairly thin at best and after some injuries, needs to be addressed if the Cubs are going to make the kind of run they look capable of making. As…
Chicago Cubs fans have the feeling that this season may turn into the 2016 season all over again. Chicago sits in first place in the NL Central, off to its best start since 2016, when the Cubs eventually won the World Series. Despite the outstanding start, Chicago still has a few holes in its roster that will need to be addressed at the trade deadline. Team president Jed Hoyer has hinted that the Cubs will be focused on pitching help at the trade deadline. If that is indeed the route Chicago’s front office takes, here are three potential trade deadline…
Michele Dalton returns to Wisconsin as assistant coach Former Badger standout and Big Ten Goalkeeper of the Year joins Wilkins’ staff after successful run at Utah State MADISON, Wis. – Wisconsin women’s soccer and head coach Paula Wilkins have announced the hiring of former goalkeeper, Michele Dalton, as an assistant coach. “We’re excited to have Michele rejoin the Wisconsin women’s soccer family,” said Head Coach Paula Wilkins. “She was one of our first recruits when I arrived at Wisconsin and one of the early players who helped establish the culture of our program. She knows the expectations that have been…
MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin men’s track and field team heads west with seven student-athletes back to Eugene, Oregon to compete at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The University of Oregon will host the event from June 11-14 at Hayward Field. Fans can watch the action on the track on Wednesday and Thursday on ESPN while coverage shifts on Friday and Saturday to ESPN2. All track and field events can be seen online through ESPN+. 1. STELLAR SEVEN: The Badgers are sending seven standout athletes to the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships, the program’s largest group since 2013. Representing…
Wisconsin football legend absent for Steelers mandatory minicamp Mike Hall Badgers Wire T.J. Watt is skipping mandatory minicamp due to a contract dispute with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Watt is entering the final year of his current contract and is seeking a new deal comparable to recent high-value contracts signed by other top edge rushers. The Steelers star has impressive career stats, including 108 sacks and seven Pro Bowl selections. Watt’s performance in the 2024 season earned him a fourth-place finish in Defensive Player of the Year voting Former Wisconsin football and current Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt will not…