Author: Mikesportz
Is Ivan Demidov’s KHL honor a sign of things to come with the Canadiens? Ivan Demidov is receiving honors in the KHL even after leaving early to join the Canadiens Ivan Demidov was given the honor of KHL Rookie of the Year nominee on Friday morning. It’s no surprise that he received the nomination, as he broke the U20 KHL scoring record with 49 points in 65 games. It beat Kirill Kaprizov’s record of 42 points in 49 games. Semyon Zyazovoi and Yegor Surin were the other nominees. Zyazovoi had a .938 save percentage and a 1.80 goals-against average in…
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The greatest sports “what ifs” often stem from pivotal moments that forever altered a program’s trajectory. In the latest Buckeye Talk podcast, hosts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik, and Andrew Gillis explored perhaps the most tantalizing hypothetical in recent Ohio State history: What if Braxton Miller hadn’t injured his shoulder before the 2014 season? As the podcast team debated Miller’s bracket matchup against J.T. Barrett in their “Greatest Buckeye” competition, the conversation repeatedly returned to the cascading effects of that fateful injury on Ohio State’s quarterback legacy. So in 2012, sanctions kept him from winning a national title.…
Red Sox Bombshell: Phenom Emerging As First Base Option The Red Sox had an interesting update on Friday… The Boston Red Sox have had some serious questions at first base, but a surprising new answer started to emerge on Friday afternoon. Boston is back at Fenway Park and and before the team’s series-opener against the Atlanta Braves young phenom Kristian Campbell was seen and videotaped taking first base repetitions. A photo was shared on social mediaby MLB.com’s Ian Browne. Two separate videos were shared on social media by journalist Marcos Grunfeld as well Now this is pretty wild and exciting.…
College wrestling champion Carter Starocci reveals what Donald Trump told him after history-making win Penn State wrestling star Carter Starocci has lifted the lid on his conversation with Donald Trump in the wake of his historic NCAA title win. The president, and a score of other members of his inner circle, attended the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia on Saturday night. Starocci made a beeline for Trump just moments after becoming the first-ever five-time national champion. On Monday, the Penn State star revealed that Trump gave him a gift – and offered some inspiring words – when they met inside the arena.…
Penn State Wrestling vs. Iowa: The Historic Rivalry That’s Shaping the Future of College Wrestling Originally posted on Nittany Central | By Chris Snyder | Last updated May 16, 2025 5:15 PM ET Penn State Wrestling has a long and storied career in the annals of collegiate wrestling. But so too does Iowa Wrestling. And at this point, it would be fairly easy to argue they have the richer history … a total of 24 NCAA team titles tends to do that. However, the Nittany Lions are starting to nip at the heels of the Hawkeyes. With their most recent team title in the 2025 NCAA Championships,…
Marcus Freeman & Notre Dame’s Independence in Jeopardy as Analyst Warns of Drastic Overhaul Amid 16-Team Playoff Talk Notre Dame has stuck to its guns about staying independent in college football, and that choice is really paying off. In a big financial win, their decision to avoid the typical conference system is proving to be a smart move. The Fighting Irish are holding their own in the College Football Playoff (CFP) revenue game, so they’re not missing out as some might think. This financial boost helps them stay independent while still going head-to-head with conference teams. But with conferences continuing…
Koby Brea wears his love for Kentucky on his sleeve, even at the NBA Combine Chicago Koby Brea loved his time spent as a Kentucky basketball player, and he was never shy about it. Perhaps the most memorable example of Brea expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to play for the storied program came a few minutes after his time as a Wildcat officially ended. Brea was on the podium for his final press conference appearance as a college player following UK’s loss to Tennessee in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament in March, when he tried to sum…
Kentucky Basketball Head Coach Shares Humorous Response to Team’s NIL Valuation The Kentucky Wildcats head coach jokes when asked about his team’s NIL situation. The Kentucky Wildcats are one of the biggest brands in all of college basketball, and they have the NIL funding to back it up. While the exact figure the Wildcats are spending on their roster this upcoming season is unknown, it’s safe to assume the number is very high. Whatever the actual number may be, second-year head coach Mark Pope doesn’t appear to be giving any specifics. A reporter recently asked him to name the exact…
Nebraska football mailbag: Did the Huskers miscalculate on 2026 QB Jett Thomalla? MANY questions on this weeks Mailbag. And we’re still picking at something that one host mentioned a week or two ago… Alabama’s first 2026 offer is Jett Thomalla of Millard South Football QB whisperer Kalen DeBoer is looking for his next NFL draft pick with Jett. Thomalla adds his 2nd SEC offer, while currently committed to Iowa State. With a good showing at the Elite 11 finals he could approach 5 star status. He is by far the best in-state QB in Nebraska history. He notably does…
Blue Jays’ John Schneider Announces Anthony Santander News Before Tigers Game Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Elie A. Deglaoui | Last updated May 16, 2025 6:49 PM ET After losing two games in their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays will remain at home and take on the Detroit Tigers, who own the best record in the AL. This is Toronto’s first series against the Rays this season. The Blue Jays, who are 5-5 in their last 10 games, are currently four games behind the New York Yankees in the AL East standings. They are tied with the Boston Red…