Author: Mikesportz
Big Trouble For MLB-Best Tigers as Top Rookie Pitcher’s Season Now Threatened The Detroit Tigers continued to cruise on Friday, getting home runs from catcher Dillon Dingler, left fielder Riley Greene, and first baseman and 2020 No. 1 overall draft pick Spencer Torkelson as they got past their American League Central rivals the Kansas City Royals, 7-5, at Kaufmann Stadium. The win was the fifth in a row for Detroit and 20th in its last 28 games, and raised its division-leading record to 35-21, good for a .655 winning percentage. That’s the best record in either league. DETROIT,…
Iowa State commit, 3-star S Brayden Thomas shares photos from Michigan State official visit Robert Bondy Spartans Wire Three-star safety Brayden Thomas, currently committed to Iowa State, recently completed an official visit to Michigan State. Thomas shared photos from his visit on social media, gauging the reaction of Spartan fans. Ranked 71st among safeties in the 2026 class, Thomas is also considering Iowa State, with an official visit planned. Michigan State is actively trying to sway Thomas away from his current commitment. Michigan State football is working to flip an Iowa State commit, and it looks like they made up…
Michigan State football listed as long shot bet to win Big Ten in 2025 Robert Bondy Spartans Wire Michigan State is a long shot to win the 2025 Big Ten Championship, according to FanDuel Their +12000 odds rank 12th in the conference, ahead of Wisconsin but behind Minnesota Ohio State is the favorite at +185, followed by Penn State and Oregon at +270 To no surprise, Michigan State football has opened as a long shot to win the Big Ten in 2025. Odds for who will win the Big Ten Championship Game in 2025 have been released by FanDuel, and…
Andrija Jelavic, in a recent Q&A with Kentucky Insider, revealed that he exchanged messages with former Wildcat Koby Brea, who will be handing down his No. 4 jersey to Jelavic. The big man was asked if he had spoken with any former Wildcats after comparing his play style to Karl-Anthony Towns, and what he knew about Kentucky growing up. During a Q & A with us, Kentucky signee Andrija Jelavic said that he models his game after players like Lauri Markkanen, former Wildcat Karl-Anthony Towns and NBA legend Kevin Durant. 2025 “I exchanged some messages with Koby Brea because I’m…
After not being retained as Virginia’s men’s basketball coach, Ron Sanchez has found a new home in Waco, Texas, as he’s set to become Baylor men’s basketball’s associate head coach for the 2025-26 season. The announcement came in a press release by Baylor Athletics. For more on Virginia’s new head coach Ryan Odom: The Ryan Odom Story: Tracing the Journey of UVA Basketball’s New Head Coach Sanchez will work with Head Coach Scott Drew, who led the Baylor Bears to a National Championship in 2021. Drew has been the coach at Baylor for 24 seasons as he’s led his squad…
Montreal Canadiens prospect Ivan Demidov won the Kontinental Hockey League’s Rookie of the Year award on Thursday. “He’s incredible! Ivan Demidov won the 2025 Rookie of the Year award! In his first season in the KHL, the 19-year-old forward was SKA Saint Petersburg’s leading scorer (49 PTS, 65 G), even though he was only the 11th most-used forward (13:45),” the KHL wrote on its official English-language X account. He succeeds Metallurg Magnitogorsk goalie Ilya Nabokov, who was voted Rookie of the Year in 2024. Demidov scored one goal and added one assist in two regular season games with the Habs…
Canada has been searching for a Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens hoisted it in 1993. Since then, there have been several Canadian teams that have competed in the Cup final, but they’ve failed each time. Including this year’s final, there have been eight finals that have consisted of a Canadian team. The Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers featured in two Cup finals leading up to this season. In addition to those teams, the Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators and Canadiens made appearances. Edmonton was the last Canadian team to lose in the Cup final, falling to the Florida Panthers in…
Kansas head coach Bill Self didn’t mince words after the Jayhawks’ shocking 72–66 loss to Iowa State in the Big 12 Tournament semifinals. Despite a late surge by Kevin McCullar Jr. and a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double from KJ Adams Jr., Kansas crumbled in the final five minutes, squandering an 11-point lead. The usually composed Self was visibly frustrated during the postgame press conference, saying, “We’ve got talent, but talent doesn’t win championships—leadership and toughness do.” It was a stinging statement aimed at his upperclassmen, including Dajuan Harris Jr., who committed three crucial turnovers late in the game. Kansas shot just…
Hunter Dickinson delivered a dominant performance, scoring 23 points and pulling down 13 rebounds, but it wasn’t enough to save the Kansas Jayhawks from a stunning 79–72 loss to Arkansas in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. The upset sent shockwaves through college basketball, as Kansas—once a top contender—exited March Madness earlier than expected. Despite Dickinson’s double-double, the Jayhawks struggled to defend Arkansas guard Tramon Mark, who erupted for 24 points, including a clutch three with under two minutes left. Kevin McCullar Jr. added 14 points for Kansas, but foul trouble and inconsistent perimeter defense proved costly. Coach Bill Self admitted…
Donovan Mitchell did everything a superstar could in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He dropped 40 points, shooting 14-of-24 from the field and sinking five three-pointers, trying to will the Cleveland Cavaliers back into the series. But the Indiana Pacers’ balanced attack proved too much, and the Cavs fell 113–107, ending their postseason run. Mitchell carried the offensive load for Cleveland, especially in the fourth quarter, scoring 16 points in the final frame. However, a few costly turnovers and missed free throws down the stretch allowed Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam to seal the game. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff…