Author: Mikesportz
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…
Tigers Not Worried About Reese Olson Despite Pulling Him From Game Early The Detroit Tigers have no injury concerns regarding their rising star pitcher. There have been a ton of great stories surrounding the Detroit Tigers this season, and that has overshadowed what one of their rising stars has done so far. Reese Olson has been incredible this year. While he had flashed solid stuff before when posting two straight sub-4.00 ERAs in his first two seasons in the Majors, he is now sitting with a 2.96 ERA across his nine starts this year after throwing another gem on Saturday.…
Missouri football gets an unexpected coaching change Calum McAndrew, Columbia Daily Tribune May 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM UTC Missouri football has had an unexpected change to its defensive coaching staff. Mizzou defensive line coach Al Davis announced Friday, May 16 that he has stepped away from the team for “personal reasons.” He will be replaced by defensive tackles coach David Blackwell, who will assume the additional coaching duties of coaching the full defensive line, according to a team news release. Mizzou also has defensive ends coach Brian Early on staff. Blackwell and Early will work together, per the release,…
WNBA investigates ‘hateful comments’ reportedly directed toward Angel Reese during Sky-Fever game The WNBA on Sunday said it launched an investigation into reports of “hateful comments” that took place during the Indiana Fever’s blowout win over the Chicago Sky on Saturday. The comments were reportedly directed at Angel Reese by fans during the game. The league didn’t get into specifics of what allegedly occurred during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark is ushered back to the bench area by teammates after being called for a flagrant foul on Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese during…
Fever Player Sends Strong Message About Alleged Fan Misconduct During Sky Game An Indiana Fever player spoke about something that stemmed from the Fever vs. Chicago Sky game. On May 18, the WNBA released a statement via social media about Saturday’s game between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. “The following is a statement from the WNBA regarding yesterday’s game in Indianapolis: The WNBA strongly condemns racism, hate, and discrimination in all forms — they have no place in our league or society. We are aware of the allegations are are looking in to the matter,” the statement wrote. Front…