Author: Mikesportz
Caitlin Clark is a recently minted professional basketball player for the WNBA’s Indiana Fever. She made headlines and highlight reels throughout her college career, and by the time she left she was the NCAA Division I all-time leading scorer across men’s and women’s basketball. Clark’s success has given new life to women’s basketball, shining a spotlight on the fact that it’s historically much less popular and lucrative than the men’s game—and setting the stage for that to, at last, change. Here’s a look at Clark’s current net worth, how much she stands to make on the court and how that…
The University of Tennessee has pulled the curtain back on its latest “Smokey Grey” football uniforms, and fans can look forward to seeing the team take the field in these threads during a selected home game in the 2024 season. Unveiled last Saturday, the new gear serves up a cocktail of state pride and sporty elegance, infused with distinct symbols representing the state’s cultural and geographic identity. In a nod to Tennessee, the new incarnation of the kit flaunts the Tennessee Tri-Star emblem and includes the state flag’s white stripe adorning the pants, as WATE reported. Under the contract with…
No modern Tennis player’s career has been so brief, yet so bright, as that of Swedish legend Bjorn Borg. The former world no. 1, who rose to prominence as a teenager, retired at the age of 26 when he decided to call it a day in January 1983. Born on this day in 1956 in Sodertalje, Sweden, Bjorn Rune Bjorg turned pro in 1973 and went on to register feats that would set him apart as one of the game’s all-time greats. The Swedish enigma who dazzled tennis courts in the 1970s and 1980s with his ability to serve-and-volley on grass and stick to the baseline on…
Angel Reese’s double-double streak came to an end, the Chicago Sky rookie failed to score two more points during Chicago’s 67-81 loss to the New York Liberty. Reese reached the record of 15 consecutive double-doubles in her first season in the WNBA. Thanks to this incredible move by the Liberty players just seconds before the end of the game, put an end to Angel’s amazing streak. The New York Liberty shut down Angel Reese’s game Angel Reese needed 2 more points to keep his double-double streak alive. In an exciting game against the New York Liberty, the 22-year-old rookie had…
Here’s what I found about Tony Vitello’s mother: – *Kathy Vitello*: Tony Vitello’s mother’s name is Kathy ¹. – *Family dynamics*: She was the glue and backbone of the family, according to her husband Greg and son Tony ¹. – *Raising Tony*: Kathy was a coach’s wife and the mother of four children, which Tony says taught him a lot ¹. – *Influence on Tony*: Tony credits his success to his work ethic, his father and his loyalty, but also acknowledges his mother’s influence ¹. I couldn’t find any news about Tony Vitello’s mother. If you have any other questions…
Caitlin Clark had a very good game on Friday, and therefore continued to make WNBA history. The Indiana Fever rookie posted 20 points on 8-of-16 shooting with 13 assists and six rebounds in a 95-86 win over the Phoenix Mercury. Seven of those assists came in the first quarter, tying a Fever franchise record. From the start of the game, Clark looked in full control of the Fever offense. She proceeded to stuff the stat sheet in a way only two other rookies have done in league history: herself and Angel McCoughtry. She and McCoughtry were the only rookies to…
The Kansas City Chiefs kicker came under fire earlier this year for his commencement speech at Benedictine College. Harrison Butker and Serena Williams TOMMASO BODDI/GETTY; FRAZER HARRISON/GETTY Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Quinta Brunson called out Harrison Butker at the 2024 ESPY Awards for his Benedictine College speech earlier this year — and now the Kansas City Chiefs kicker has responded. During a segment at the sports awards show, the three women encouraged the audience to enjoy women’s sports the same way they would other sports because “they are sports,” Venus Williams said.
The Tennessee Volunteers got a huge boost in their recruiting process as they secured the signing of the Pauldo twins, Mia and Mya Pauldo. The Pauldo twins are two of the best high school prospects in the country and are ranked in the top 50. The Pauldo twins play for Morris Catholic in Denville, New Jersey. They were clear from the get-go that they would play for the same college team going forward. “We’re not shying away from this great opportunity to bring a NATTY back to Knoxville & Volnation!!” the twins wrote on their shared Instagram account.
Morris Catholic’s “twin backcourt” of Mia and Mya Pauldo have made their college decision. The sisters made a joint statement on Thursday night, announcing that the “TBC” is heading to Tennessee. “Tennessee is the home of legends and there’s no better place to call home and continue our journey,” the twins said in a video announcing the decision on their shared Instagram. The twins also shared a picture of them wearing Tennessee orange and captioned it: “We’re not shying away from this great opportunity to bring a NATTY back to Knoxville & Volnation!!
The first-pick drafting of USC star quarterback and blue chip prospect Caleb Williams is expected to have a potential franchise-altering impact in Chicago. The addition of veteran wide receiver Keenan Allen via trade with the Los Angeles Chargers and Washington standout wide receiver Rome Odunze via their other first-round pick (no. 9 overall) will add elite-level talent to their pass-catching corps. Chicago Bear Doubts at Running Back Among some analysts, though, there is legit doubt when it comes to the running back position. Despite the free agent signing of D’Andre Swift, some are expressing their concern over the strength…