Author: Mikesportz
The trade deadline is approaching, and over the next few weeks, more conclusive reports about whether teams are buying or selling will appear. Over the last several weeks, I’ve covered the teams that will be open to trading just about everything on their roster. If you missed any of those pieces, follow the links below. Now, we move to teams that may still be on the fence. A lot of these clubs probably should sell, but the expanded playoffs have provided hope to just about everyone, outside of a few organizations. However, the American League has a lot more teams…
Vitello has led the Volunteers to one of the best seasons in their history, and they’re one of the favorites to win it all in 2024. Thus, let’s take a closer look at the coach’s personal life and legacy with the Volunteers.
Tony Vitello spoke with the media ahead of Wednesday’s rematch against Florida State in the College World Series semifinals. Top-ranked Tennessee will take on No. 8 Florida State in the College World Series semifinals, a rematch of the teams’ thrilling opening-round contest. Head Coach Tony Vitello addressed the media ahead of the Vols matchup, highlighting if it helps to play teams they’ve already beaten and the benefits of having two days off. “I think it gives you a little bit of an understanding of what you’re looking at, but each day is different. In particular here. Everybody that you’re gonna…
Tennessee has been a consistent presence throughout the recruitment of Dejerrian Miller, and the priority receiver target said the Vols helped themselves throughout another visit in Knoxville this weekend. The 6-foot-3 receiver from Cardinal Ritter College Prep said he enjoyed his time. WES RUCKERJun 16th, 3:50 PMVIP3 Tennessee has been a consistent presence throughout the recruitment of Dejerrian Miller, and the priority receiver target said the Vols helped themselves throughout an official visit in Knoxville this weekend. The 6-foot-3 receiver from Cardinal Ritter College Prep said he enjoyed time in Knoxville, which ended Sunday morning. “Oh, I’d say they…
In a recent speculative piece by James Edwards of The Athletic, a potential blockbuster NBA trade was outlined that could significantly reshape the Detroit Pistons’ roster. The proposed trade scenario would see the Pistons parting ways with young talents Jalen Duren and Jaden Ivey in a multi-team deal involving the New Orleans Pelicans and the Portland Trail Blazers. The transaction, as outlined, would necessitate significant pre-draft and free agency maneuvers due to salary cap restrictions. For the Pistons, this would include waiving certain players and renouncing the rights to others to accommodate the salaries of Ingram and Grant, with Valančiūnas…
Bula will become the second Wests Tigers player to make his NRL debut this season when he runs out for the ANZAC Round match at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. The 21-year-old has today been elevated into Wests Tigers Top 30 squad, extending his playing contract through until the end of the 2025 season. The Auckland-born outside back has been named at fullback for Sunday’s Round 8 game against the Sea Eagles. Head coach Tim Sheens says Bula has earned this opportunity. “He had a brilliant pre-season and has played well in the KOE Cup,” said Sheens. Wests Tigers is delighted to…
Shortly after the Pittsburgh Steelers made the decision to replace Kenny Pickett with both Wilson and Fields, they clarified that it would be Wilson who got the first shot at the starting job. Head coach Mike Tomlin left the door open for Fields to win the job at some point over the summer, or even later in the regular season, but it was Wilson’s job first. “You couldn’t have asked for much more out of Wilson during OTAs and minicamp, on the field and off it. His leadership is more than noticeable, and that’s been true since the first day…
The news was not better but a bit worse on the injury front Tuesday for the New Orleans Saints. After being limited on Monday, Ryan Ramczyk did not practice on Tuesday due to his knee injury, a bad sign with a game coming up Thursday night at Ceasars Superdome against the Dallas Cowboys. Ramczyk joined bookend Terron Armstead (knee), Marcus Davenport (shoulder), Kaden Elliss (hamstring and Tanoh Kpasssagnon (ankle) on the sideline as all were out again Tuesday. Alvin Kamara remained limited with his knee issue. For Dallas, only wide receiver Cedrick Wilson was listed on the injury report as…
Can we agree that it’s pretty impressive when someone manages to stay together with their high school sweetheart? What’s even more impressive: when someone stays together with their high school sweetheart even after becoming a major celebrity. But that’s exactly what happened with Los Angeles Lakers legend and Space Jam: A New Legacy star LeBron James, who’s been with his wife, Savannah James (née Brinson), since they were teenagers. Over 20 years later, the two are still going strong and even share three kids together: sons LeBron “Bronny” Jr. and Bryce (who are promising basketball stars themselves), as well as…
The deadline to tender contracts to players under club control passed Friday night and unsurprisingly, the Mets have chosen to tender contracts to first baseman Pete Alonso, left-handers David Peterson and Joey Lucchesi and right-hander Drew Smith. Vogelbach was among the players the club opted not to tender, joining right-handed relievers Jeff Brigham, Sam Coonrod and infielder Luis Guillorme as free agents. In addition, the Mets signed outfielder DJ Stewart to a one-year contract. Vogelbach, a 30-year-old left-handed designated hitter, came to the Mets from the Pittsburgh Pirates ahead of the 2022 trade deadline in a deal for right-handed reliever…