Author: Mikesportz
Riley Greene, one of the most promising young stars in the Detroit Tigers’ lineup, is reportedly furious after finding out about ongoing trade discussions between the Tigers and the New York Yankees — through social media. Sources close to the situation revealed that Greene was unaware of any talks and had not been informed by the Tigers’ front office. The news came as a complete shock to the outfielder, who believed he was a central part of Detroit’s long-term rebuild. Greene, 23, has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise inconsistent Tigers offense, and fans have voiced…
Guy Carbonneau was the head coach of the Montreal Canadiens from 2006 to 2009. He was fired on March 9, 2009, and replaced by Bob Gainey. Carbonneau also served as an NHL player and executive before and after his time coaching the Canadiens. Here’s a more detailed look at his time with the Canadiens: Coaching Career: Carbonneau was hired as head coach in 2006. His coaching tenure was relatively short, ending with his firing in 2009. Reasons for Firing: Bob Gainey, who was also the general manager at the time, fired Carbonneau, citing the team’s lack of emotional engagement and…
What the Puck: Canadiens need to re-sign Lane Hutson, add toughness This is going to be a defining summer for the Canadiens management team of Jeff Gorton and Kent Hughes. The Toronto Maple Leafs had (have?) their Core Four and we all know how that worked out, right? Not so good. Their top hockey boss was shown the door this week and the team is no closer to contending for a Stanley Cup than they were back in 2014 when Brendan Shanahan was named head of hockey operations. The Canadiens have their Core Five, all of whom we got to…
TALLAHASSEE – Florida State football’s 2025 season opener against Alabama will begin at 3:30 p.m. on ABC, it was announced Tuesday at Disney’s Ad Sales Up Front presentation. The contest will be the first in the revamped Doak Campbell Stadium. The Seminoles and Crimson Tide have faced off five times previously, with Alabama holding a 3-1-1 all-time record. The lone game in the state of Florida – in Jacksonville in 2007 – was a 21-14 victory for Florida State. Florida State will play seven home games in 2025, with matchups against East Texas A&M and Kent State in September; Miami and…
Doctor Reports That Florida State Seminole football legend Jameis Winston left leg will be amputated due to….. Jameis Winston is a former Florida State University quarterback who won the Heisman Trophy in 2013 and led the Seminoles to a national championship. He also played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New Orleans Saints. He is considered a “football legend”. Here’s a more detailed look at his achievements and career: FSU Career: Heisman Trophy Winner: As a redshirt freshman, Winston became the youngest player ever to win the Heisman Trophy in 2013. National Champion: He led the…
The Wisconsin Badgers have a new general manager in place. According to a report by Pete Thamel, the Badgers are making Marcus Sedberry the team’s general manager. Prior to this role, he’s been at Wisconsin for the last three seasons as a deputy AD and COO. During that time, he had been involved in the program’s contracts. Prior to coming to Wisconsin in 2022, Marcus Sedberry spent five years with the Baylor Bears. While there, one of his roles was as a football sport administrator. He also spent time in the athletic administration with the Arkansas Razorbacks, UCF Knights, and…
Wisconsin Badgers will host top in-state linebacker later this month This is a must-get recruit for Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Badgers missed out on two top high school recruits. Chicago defensive lineman King Liggins chose to stay in-state, committing to the Illinois Fighting Illini, while St. Louis linebacker Mason Marden committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Badgers’ top two commitments in their 2026 class are both on the defensive front, but Luke Fickell and company might be looking at a rising in-state option. Appleton North (WI) Linebacker Ben Wenzel will take an official…
Aggie Football, students roll up their sleeves for annual Big Event Since 1982, Texas A&M’s Big Event has been a way for students to say “thank you” to the Bryan-College Station community. The event is the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation. Since 1982, Texas A&M’s Big Event has been a way for students to say “thank you” to the Bryan-College Station community. Now the service project has grown immensely, with students volunteering at homes, parks, and nonprofits across the area. At the Stevener home in College Station, volunteers cleaned windows, cleared the pool, and helped with outside…
Everything Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko had to say at Coaches’ Night on Wednesday night During this part of the football calendar, there’s not much happening beyond recruiting updates. However, coaching events offer valuable insights into the team’s progress following spring training. For Texas A&M, lingering questions remain after last season’s conclusion and a vanilla Spring Game. While the team is still searching for breakout stars, the Aggies boast plenty of experience on both sidesof the ball. The offensive line is set to return all five starters, providing a strong foundation for the unit. With a deep running back…
Newry-born athlete Kate O’Connor smashed her own Irish pentathlon record in Estonia on Sunday. Competing at the the World Athletics Combined Events Tour in Tallinn, O’Connor bettered or equalled her five previous personal bests as she achieved 4,683 points to take second place overall. O’Connor’s total added 287 points to the previous Irish mark she set in 2023 and secured her qualification for the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn in early March. The Dundalk-based athlete opened up with an 8.37 seconds clocking in the 60m hurdles before going on to produce performances of 1.82m in the high jump, 14.42m in…