Author: Mikesportz
One question entering Wednesday afternoon’s game between the Washington Mystics and Indiana Fever is what’s next on Caitlin Clark’s to-do list? The Fever guard will try to build on the first triple-double by a WNBA rookie when the teams meet for a matinee in Indianapolis. “I take a lot of pride in being able to do a lot of different things for this team,” said Clark, who’s just a few months removed from a standout college career for Iowa. The Fever (9-13) rode Clark’s big production — 19 points, 13 assists and 12 rebounds — in Saturday’s 83-78 victory against…
‘blown away’ by how hard Lakers’ superstar LeBron James practices One of the reasons LeBron James stood out so much during the Team USA training camp is because he operates at full tilt anytime he is on the court. And that is something that was very evident to Team USA head coach Steve Kerr. Kerr admits to being ‘blown away’ by how hard the Lakers superstar practices, even going to assistants Tyronn Lue and Erik Spoelstra, both of whom had coached LeBron in the NBA, and asking them if it was typical. Of course both acknowledged that being the case…
There’s a lot brewing in track and field lately. From the Nike debacles to pay disparities etc, we’ve seen it all. Or have we? Beyond the multi-sport spectacle, are you keeping up with the latest athletics news? According to the hottest headline, four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson partnered with Winners Alliance to develop a new pro track and field league with over $30 million already secured. Another piece of news came in yesterday (April 23): Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian and co-founder of Reddit stated that he is investing in a new women’s only track and field invitational called the…
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Vitello attended De Smet High School, where his father Greg was a hall-of-fame soccer and baseball coach for 46 years and won soccer titles in 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, and 2011, in addition to a baseball state championship in 2000.[6][7]Tony played both sports for his father and was on the state-champion soccer team in 1997.[8] After high school, Vitello attended Spring Hill College, a Division II school in Mobile, Alabama, for a year before transferring to the University of Missouri.[9] He was a three-year letter-winner for the Missouri Tigers baseball team (2000–02) under head…
Many are curious about the personal life of two-time Olympic medalist Gabby Thomas, particularly her boyfriend. As she continues to make headlines with her athletic achievements, fans are eager to know more about the man by her side. Evidently, he has become a prominent figure of interest among Thomas’ supporters. Discover the details about Gabby Thomas’ boyfriend’s background, including his age and job, and learn more about their relationship below. Who is Gabby Thomas dating? Gabby Thomas is dating Spencer McManes. Born and raised in Roswell, Georgia, Spencer McManes has an impressive athletic background. He also has a thriving career,…
Lauri Markkanen’s days on the trade block could soon come to an end, which is very bad news for the Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat, and San Antonio Spurs. We are over a week into the thick of the NBA offseason and there has been a boatload of activity around the game. All-Stars have signed with new teams and blockbuster trades have turned playoff teams into title contenders for next season. We are over a week into the thick of the NBA offseason and there has been a boatload of activity around the game. All-Stars have signed with new teams…
With just a couple of weeks to go before the MLB trade deadline, the Detroit Tigers reportedly have one of the best trade chips on the market, and teams like the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Baltimore Orioles are likely to be calling. Heading into the MLB games today, Detroit is seven games out of the final Wild Card spot and twice as many behind in the American League Central. While many teams are trying to fight their way into being realistic playoff contenders, the Tigers seem to be one of the most obvious sellers before the July…
Roger Federer recently recalled when Bjorn Borg thanked him for beating Pete Sampras at the 2001 Wimbledon Championships and protecting his record. The Swiss, still in the early stage of his career at the time, defeated the American tennis legend 7-6 (9-7), 5-7, 6-4, 6-7 (2-7), 7-5 in the fourth round to reach the first Wimbledon quarterfinals of his career. Bjorn Borg was the first man in the Open Era to win the Wimbledon Championships for five consecutive years between 1976 and 1980. Pete Sampras, who had won Wimbledon for four straight years between 1997 and 2000, was on the…
When CJ Gamble returned to Tennesseelast month, he had already visited the Vols multiple times and knew he was on their radar. But he didn’t necessarily expect to come away with his first Power Four scholarship offer. The Class of 2026 linebacker from Carrollton (Ga.) High School made the trip to A linebacker from Carrollton, Ga., returned to Tennessee last month and came away with an offer from the Vols after attending one of their camps Everyone hits the college basketball transfer portal with a different game plan. That’s on full display in the new-look ACC. New coaches like Louisville’s…
Mar 17, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) celebrates with guard Terry Rozier (2) after he hits a three point basket as time ran out to win the game against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports / Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports The real Miami Heat did not play against the Boston Celtics last year in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs. That group was only a shell of the actual team. The Heat were without star Jimmy Butler and point guard Terry Rozier, who were dealing with…