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Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese have emerged as two of the most exciting WNBA players after both became two of the most talked about NCAA players. The Fever and Sky faced off against one another again on Sunday, and Reese spoke to reporters about what the immense amount of media exposure has meant. It’s good for the game. It’s good for women’s basketball, but also good for women’s sports,” Reese said. “You see NBA players, rappers, and legends that have played in the league for a long time come out and show support. You…
Tracy McGrady went off on fans who try to damage Michael Jordan’s legacy by disrespecting the level of competition he played against. McGrady believes these fans are mostly Gen Z fans who never watched Jordan play in their lifetime, and he set the record straight for them. “Get the f**k out of here. That’s gotta be like these Gen Z people saying that. There’s no way in hell you saw Michael Jordan play. Stop talking about who he played against, please, we gotta stop that. ‘Oh, he was out there playing with plumbers’. The guy is not built like LeBron…
The Baltimore Orioles continue their grueling schedule of 43 games in 45 days, and for the first time in that stretch they may be thankful that they don’t have a day off on Monday. The Orioles got the week started with a dominating series winagainst the New York Yankees, and the team was flying high, only to crash and burn against the Houston Astros. Still, there is no reason to push the panic button. The Orioles are still one of baseball’s best teams and sit only 1.5 games out of first place in the AL East (tied in the loss…
Trent Williams isn’t due to hit free agency anytime soon, but the San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle may soon look to renegotiate his contract, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. Fowler reported Saturday on SportsCenter that “there are whispers around some in the industry that he might want a new deal eventually.” The 11-time Pro Bowler is under contract through the 2026 season, and his $23 million salary isn’t too far out of step with the current market. He’s the fourth-highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. Willams continues to perform at an elite level. He was an All-Pro in 2023 and…
We’ve seen them thrive in South Beach and then struggle mightily somewhere else, with most of them getting a big payday after their days with the Heat. Notably, that could be the case again this summer, this time with Caleb Martin. According to a report by Mike Scotto of HoopsHype, the swingman is going to opt out of the final year of his contract with the Heat (via NBA Central). He’s set to make just north of $7 million next season and is reportedly looking for a big payday, one that he might not be able to get with the…
The 2024 NBA Draft is nearly here, and not long after that, the Phoenix Suns will have some options to pursue in free agency. As a second tax apron team, the Suns’ trade flexibility is more limited. Making a move for established talent isn’t impossible, but as we’ve covered in painstaking detail with our weekly hypothetical trades for every player under contract, it will be exceedingly difficult. Phoenix has needs up and down the roster, from improving the center depth to adding bigger, defensive-minded wings to securing a reliable backup point guard. The Suns don’t need a starting-caliber point guard,…
Tony Vitello has become a household name in Tennessee, leading theVolunteers to the Men’s College World Series Finals for the third time in four years. As the Vols prepare for Omaha, fans are not only cheering for their team but also curious about the man steering the ship. Vitello’s success on the field is matched by his impressive earnings, reflecting his value to the University of Tennessee. Vitello’s contract is a lucrative one. Starting with a $350,000 base salary, he earns this amount just for holding the position. On top of that, he receives an additional $1,150,000in “Supplemental Pay,” a…
Either Tennessee or Texas A&M will leave the 2024 College World Series with its first national championship. The losing side will walk away from Omaha with a bitter taste in its mouth. Either way, there will be no bad blood between the two head coaches. Tennessee’s Tony Vitello and Texas A&M’s Jim Schlossnagle have a longstanding relationship, with Schlossnagle taking on the role of elder statesman between the two. Yet while Schlossnagle, 53, has been a head coach longer than Vitello has, it’s Vitello, 45, who has built a powerhouse. Tennessee was the No. 1 overall seed in 2022 and…
Between Isaiah Hartenstein‘s free agency and Mitchell Robinson trade rumors, the New York Knicks‘ center position is an unknown quantity going into the 2024-2025 season. SNY’s Ian Begley reports that amid the uncertainty, Orlando Magic center Goga Bitadze “is on New York’s radar.” “Magic big man Goga Bitadze is among the centers that’s been on New York’s radar if it needs to pivot,” Begley wrote on June 23. “There are probably many other centers under consideration for this scenario.” Bitadze is coming off of his fifth season, and his second with the Magic. He averaged 5.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, and…
Editor’s note: From now until the first practice of training camp at Saint Vincent College, TribLive is running through the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 90-man roster, looking at each player and assessing his outlook for the 2024 season. The breakdown will run in alphabetical order with at least two players each day between June 14 and July 25. Contract data courtesy spotrac.com. DT BREIDEN FEHOKO Experience/age: 19 regular-season games between 2020-22, turns 28 in October Contract status: $1.055 million cap hit if he makes the team on a one-year contract in 2024 The past: Fehoko has been a continuous member of the…