Author: Mikesportz
Chaos erupted in the NASCAR world after Chase Elliott’s longtime pit crew chief, Marcus Taylor, was abruptly fired following a catastrophic performance at Daytona. Elliott, a fan favorite and 2020 Cup Series Champion, suffered a disastrous 29th-place finish after a miscommunication led to a slow tire change and late-race fuel issue. The incident cost Elliott valuable points in the standings and left Hendrick Motorsports scrambling for answers. According to internal sources, Taylor was let go within 24 hours of the race, with team officials citing “unacceptable execution at a critical stage.” The firing shocked the racing community, especially given Taylor’s…
Panic swept through the Alabama Crimson Tide’s spring camp as star quarterback Jalen Milroe was hospitalized following a violent hit during a non-contact drill gone wrong. The sophomore QB reportedly collapsed during a rollout pass after his foot caught the turf awkwardly, resulting in a severe ankle injury. Practice was immediately halted as medical personnel rushed onto the field. Within minutes, Milroe was transported to a local hospital for X-rays and further evaluation. Early reports suggest a high ankle sprain, but sources inside the program fear ligament damage that could sideline him for 6 to 8 weeks — or longer.…
Kansas State Wildcats running back DJ Giddens stunned fans and teammates alike with a surprise engagement announcement on social media. Giddens, who is also drawing serious NFL Draft buzz after a breakout 2024 season, posted a photo of the sunset proposal on Instagram with the caption, “Found my forever teammate.” The post racked up thousands of likes within hours, with fellow athletes and Wildcats alumni sending their congratulations. While the engagement brought joy to many, it also raises questions about how it may impact his draft preparation. Sources close to Giddens say he’s “fully locked in” on training, but balancing…
Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen has been suspended indefinitely after what insiders describe as a “serious breach of team policy.” The university has remained tight-lipped about the exact nature of the violation, citing privacy concerns, but multiple sources suggest the incident involved a late-night altercation off-campus followed by an unreported team curfew violation. Head Coach Dave Aranda confirmed the suspension in a terse press conference, stating, “We hold our student-athletes to a high standard, and those expectations were not met.” Shapen, a returning starter with big expectations for the 2025 season, was considered the lynchpin of Baylor’s offense. His sudden…
Detroit Tigers fans were dealt a brutal blow as starting pitcher Casey Mize was ruled out indefinitely following a concerning elbow flare-up. Just weeks into his long-awaited return from Tommy John surgery, Mize reported tightness and pain during a bullpen session. An MRI confirmed inflammation and possible structural issues, sparking immediate concern across the Tigers organization. Manager A.J. Hinch called it “a devastating setback for a player we all believe in.” Mize, the former No. 1 overall draft pick, had shown flashes of his old dominance, with a 2.97 ERA over his last three starts. Now, the Tigers are left…
In a shocking development out of Lexington, Kentucky Wildcats star Reed Sheppard has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal. Sources close to the program revealed growing friction between Sheppard and the coaching staff following a string of controversial locker room decisions and on-court chemistry issues. The tension reportedly boiled over after a heated film session where Sheppard openly criticized the team’s offensive sets. Teammates described the atmosphere as “toxic” and “unsalvageable,” leading many to suspect this move was inevitable. Sheppard, a fan favorite and local hero, had been averaging 15.4 points and 5.7 assists per game. His departure leaves a…
Tigers quietly moved one step closer to disaster with Tarik Skubal This is the opposite of what Tigers fans wanted to hear. There are a ton of things for Detroit Tigers fans to be excited about, but deep in the back of every fans’ mind is Tarik Skubal’s future, and understandably so. The latest update from Jon Heyman of the NY Post won’t quell any concerns on that front. “The Tigers made a long-term offer to superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal at some point, but they weren’t close,” Heyman said. The Tigers made an extension offer, according to Heyman, but weren’t…
A four-star 2025 Kentucky basketball target will commit on Tuesday Mark Pope and his staff may not be done adding to the roster after all. Kentucky may not be done adding to the upcoming roster after all. According to 247 Sports’ Travis Brnaham, 2025 top-35 prospect Braydon Hawthorne, will announce where he will be heading next season on Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET. Hawthorne will be deciding between Kentucky, Virginia Tech, Duke, Pitt and West Virginia. Hawthorne de-committed from the West Virginia Mountaineers on March 21 after the departure of head coach Darian DeVries, who is now at Indiana.…
Insider Links Canadiens to Trading for $19 Million Center From Rival By Cole Shelton via Heavy Sports, 05/17/2025 The Montreal Canadiens made the playoffs and will be looking to build on that in the offseason. The Canadiens have most of their young core all locked up to long-term extensions, so Montreal will focus on adding players this offseason. NHL insider Arpon Basu of The Athletic links the Canadiens to trading for Pavel Zacha of the Boston Bruins, the main rival of the Canadiens. “The Bruins’ view of the future is unclear, but when you have Pastrňák and Charlie McAvoy in…
Former Canadiens player Chris Nilan to hit the stage in 1-man show about addiction, career, life Chris Nilan, the former Montreal Canadiens enforcer, is taking the stage in late May in a one-man show titled Knuckles: The Chris NilanStory. The former NHLer joined Global News Morningin Montreal on Friday and said the show promises to dive deep into the emotional and physical battles that defined his turbulent life Nicknamed Chris ‘Knuckles’ Nilan, the notorious Boston-born hockey player, whose career was marked by controversy and his physicality on the ice, says the show will discuss his life story — from his career…