Author: Mikesportz
Following Joe Biden’s presidential debate performance, Democrats have been worried about the odds of winning this November election.
Unsettled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may not be close to signing a desired contract extension with the club, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to request a trade before training camp practices begin later this month. “For Aiyuk and the 49ers, they had conversations recently,” NFL insider Mike Garafolo said during the latest edition of NFL Network’s “The Insiders” program, per Marc Adams of 49ers WebZone. “They are no closer to a deal, from my understanding, but they are also no closer to a trade request. That’s never been something that he has explored in this case. Besides,…
Tennessee baseball head coach Tony Vitello had a moment before the College World Series finals. His phone sent him a memory from years before which included a photo of Vitello and his dad on a natural field at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. There were trees in left field, unclear if there were any porches — a big difference from the growing stadium that stands today. With the several off days that come with the College World Series, Vitello took a moment to remember just how far Tennessee’s baseball program had come. Vitello hosted lemonade stands on Ped Walkway to try and…
Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello holds up a commemorative News Sentinel front page after game three of the NCAA College World Series finals between Tennessee and Texas A&M at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb., on Monday, June 24, 2024. / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA Tony Vitello has had some great soundbites over the years as the head coach of Tennessee baseball. He’s been on Rocky Top for seven seasons and just brought the Vols their first national championship in program history while winning four SEC titles along the way. He’s collected a career 295–112 (.725) record as Tennessee’s…
Chris Tanev signed a six-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs for $4.5 million per year, citing the following reasons for his decision ¹ ²: – He is from Toronto and excited to raise his family there – He wants to play for a team with elite talent and a history of success – He is excited to play for Craig Berube, the new coach who won a Stanley Cup – He wants to be close to his family, including his second child on the way and his grandparents – He thinks the team has a good chance of winning…
Jimmy Butler is eyeing a 4-year contract worth $240 million when he becomes a free agent after this season. His strategy is to deliver a remarkable performance next season to show the league that he is that guy. He will not sign an extension! In a weird way this is good for the Heat. I Feel sorry for whoever is in Jimmy’s path! #HeatNation #JimmyButler
The Miami Heat have made a significant move in the NBA offseason by securing a deal with veteran shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, finalizing a contract valued at $45.7 million over four years. This high-profile signing underscores the Heat’s commitment to fortifying their roster with experienced talent and enhancing their competitiveness in the Eastern Conference. DeMar DeRozan, known for his scoring ability, leadership, and versatility on the court, brings a wealth of experience to the Miami Heat. With previous stints at the Toronto Raptors, San Antonio Spurs, and most recently the Chicago Bulls, DeRozan has consistently proven himself as a dynamic…
Now past the midway point of the offseason’s third phase, Tennessee is speeding toward the start of the 2024 college football season. After a 9-4 campaign in their third season under head coach Josh Heupel, the Vols enter a new era of the sport with an expanded SEC and the 12-team College Football Playoff heading in the right direction with 20 wins over the past two seasons, but while some position groups will be relying on a handful of veteran players, other units are turning the page to newcomers or the program’s crop of up-and-coming talent. With SEC Media Days…
The summer movie season keeps on rolling in theaters this month with the likes of “Despicable Me 4” and “Deadpool and Wolverine.” But over on streaming platforms, some giant tentpoles and acclaimed indies from earlier in 2024 are gearing up to make their own debuts. Warner Bros., for example, is launching “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” on Max after a successful box office run that saw it become the studio’s highest-grossing MonsterVerse movie to date with $570 million worldwide. The film joins “Dune: Part Two,” “Wonka” and “Barbie” as the latest recent Warner Bros. blockbuster in the Max streaming…
Former baseball player Pete Rose recently trolled current MLB star Shohei Ohtani with an autograph signing where he seemed to take shots at the Japanese-born star with what he wrote on the baseballs. These shots stemmed from the scandal involving Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara. At the start of the season, it came out that Mizuhara had been stealing from Ohtani to pay off his illegal gambling debts. However, after some confusion about what Ohtani knew and did thanks to the fact that Mizuhara was translating for him, it