Author: Michael

Wayne Gretzky is reportedly hitting the road and following the Washington Capitals wherever they go — like a hockey Deadhead — until Alex Ovechkin scores career goal number 895 and breaks the Great One’s once thought to be unstoppable goal-scoring record.
According to the Associated Press, Gretzky will be on hand when the Capitals host the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night with Ovechkin just a hat trick shy of claiming the record for himself.
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The Caitlin Clark effect is real – not only to inspire future women’s basketball players, but apparently even bodybuilders!
A new photo going viral on social media shows a massive, and I mean MASSIVE, bodybuilder casually lifting MORE THAN EIGHT HUNDRED POUNDS while wearing her jersey, and it absolutely rules.
I mean 810 pounds is impressive enough. And the dude’s bright red knee-high socks? Also guaranteed to turn some eyes in the weight room.
But doing so while wearing a basketball jersey… a WNBA jersey….

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The Golden State Warriors are 20-5 since acquiring Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline. They’re 20-4 with him in the rotation. Butler has elevated Steve Kerr’s team back to the level of contending for a championship. On Thursday, April 3, the Warriors showcased their new-found resolve by overcoming the Luka Doncic and LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers.
When speaking to the media after the game, James shared his thoughts on Butler’s addition to the Warriors rotation.

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Some comments from the Cincinnati Bengals on the topic of the upcoming expiring stadium lease at NFL league meetings went viral this week.
Now, in response to those comments, those involved in the process have responded publicly.
Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece, for example, said at a meeting on Thursday that her side of the table is ready to sign a deal.
“I’m ready to get out the blank piece of paper, get out an ink pen and let’s get down to the lease,” Reece said, according to Scott Wartman of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

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It’s not often that an amateur wins on the PGA Tour. When Nick Dunlap did it in January of 2024, he became just the eighth player to pull it off.
Ben James, 21, a junior at Virginia, is within striking distance at the 2025 Valero Texas Open and if he should go on to win, he’d pull off the unimaginable.
James shot a 1-under 71 on Friday and is 5-under overall after 36 holes.

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After more than a decade playing pro ball, queer seven-time-all-star Elena Delle Donne is retiring from the WNBA.
The 35-year-old MVP and Olympic gold medal winner announced her departure from the league in a heartfelt Instagram post, in which she discussed the injuries that forced her to sit out the 2024 season.
“One of my favorite children’s books asked, ‘How did it get so late so soon?’” Delle Donne’s announcement read. “I have asked myself that over and over again in the process of coming to the decision to retire from playing basketball.

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