Author: Mikesportz
IIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTT’SSSSSSSSS MONDAY!!!!! And after being gone on vacation for a bit, it’s time to get back at it here regarding the Vols. And there certainly isn’t a shortage of things to talk about despite it being the summer. So, let’s buckle those seat belts, start up those engines, and go rumbling over those orange and white dunes of Tennessee Vols-related thoughts scattered throughout my mind. 1) Man, it’s good to be Tony Vitello lately, isn’t it? I mean, it’s probably never been bad, but man, he truly is the king of the college baseball world right now. After bringing home…
Tuesday’s “First Call” has some interesting quotes from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow about T.J. Watt and the field conditions at Acrisure Stadium. Some roadblocks are falling between Paul Skenes and a potential start in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game. Plus, at least one national source isn’t optimistic about Duquesne’s chances for an Atlantic 10 tournament championship repeat. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow was on a recent edition of Barstool’s “Pardon My Take,” and he had some good things to say about Steelers star linebacker T.J. Watt but little good to say about the playing surface at Acrisure Stadium.…
ne of the advantages of having a fortune like Michael Jordan’s is the type of vacation you can afford. In recent days, photographs came to light of the trip that the former NBA star made to Spain in the company of his family, led by his wife Yvette Prieto. It is not usual to see Jordan away from his multiple businesses. Among other ventures, the former Chicago Bulls forward is a minority owner of the NBA’sCharlotte Hornets, and he owns the NASCAR team 23XI, in addition to being associated with brands such as Adidas, Converse, and Nike.
WNBA star Caitlin Clark’s main priority may be basketball, but she also has a super important second love in her life. The Indiana Fever star has major heart eyes for Connor McCaffery, a former University of Iowa athlete who’s since become employed by the Indiana Pacers. For example, McCaffery kicked off 2024 by highlighting Clark’s 22nd birthday on Instagram. “Happy Birthday 22. Wish I was there to celebrate with you — you deserve the best day.” McCaffery captioned the slideshow of their best couple moments. “With all that you’ve already accomplished, there is so much more in store for you and your special…
Two years removed from their last championship, and fresh off of Klay Thompson‘s free agency exit, the Golden State Warriors are big-game hunting on the NBA trade market. They made a run at luring Paul George to the Bay Area, and have since pivoted to pursuing Lauri Markkanen in trade talks. But if that endeavor falls short too, what then? One option that could present itself is a trade for Cameron Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets.
collected his first steal of the Summer League, though he posted a minus-15 when he was on the floor. Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ first-round pick out of Tennessee, also struggled for Los Angeles. He shot 3 of 12 but went 5 of 9 from the charity stripe for 12 total points over 26 minutes. The Lakers’ top performer came off the bench as forward Blake Hinson had 17 points after draining 5 of 7 of his 3-pointers and hitting his two free throws. Now, James looks to silence the naysayers and doubters who didn’t believe he should’ve been drafted this…
The Miami Heat are re-signing forward Haywood Highsmith to a two-year, $11 million contract, agent Jerry Dianis told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Highsmith, 27, was listed among Hoops Wire’s top 10 remaining free agents. At 6-foot-7, he plays both forward spots off the bench and has been an underrated contributor for Miami over the past two-and-a-half seasons. Undrafted out of Division II Wheeling University in 2018, Highsmith found a spot with the Philadelphia 76ers, appearing in five games as a rookie. He then spent two years overseas before latching on with the Heat. This past season, he appeared in a…
France’s world decathlon record holder Kevin Mayer faces a race against time to be fit for his home Paris Olympics after picking up a serious leg injury. “Kevin had an MRI scan this morning (Monday) which revealed a significant ham-string tear,” the entourage of one of France’s leading lights for the Games said. The 32-year-old crashed to the ground in the hurdle leg of a triathlon at Sunday’s Diamond League meeting in the French capital.
The Tennessee Volunteers have been predicted to be a top-15 team in college football by one notable expert. While the attention around college football is centered around the upcoming 2024 season, by nature, fans and analysts are always looking ahead as well. Whether it’s the top upcoming recruits, big games penciled in for future seasons or potential changes around the game, the future is always taken into consideration. That’s the exact mindset one college football analyst took when they predicted the top-15 teams in college football for the next three years.
The Baltimore Orioles have hired former Seattle Mariners president of business operations Catie Griggs to the same role in Baltimore. Griggs will serve as the first female in that role in team history where she will oversee all aspects of the Orioles business operation. “I am genuinely thrilled to be joining the Orioles organization. Supporting this storied franchise, the city of Baltimore, and our passionate fans is an incredible honor,” Griggs said in a statement. “I look forward to contributing to the team’s success both on and off the field.” Griggs was named president of business operations for the Mariners…