I didn’t think that when I sat down at my computer this morning I’d have a goal from the world of hockey to talk about, but dammit, if Alexander Ovechkin didn’t deliver the way he so often does.
The man will probably become the top goal-scorer in NHL history in a few years, so it shouldn’t be a shock that he’s throwing down highlight-reel material in August.
This one comes from an exhibition game in Ovie’s home country of Russia, the land of vodka, bears riding unicycles and Danis Zaripov.
That last name is key in this instance.
Author: Michael
No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young met his quarterback idol Aaron Rodgers in Wednesday’s Panthers-Jets joint practice, while the Buccaneers continue their QB battle.
Former ESPN host Rachel Nichols will be among the regular panelists to join Skip Bayless on Undisputed when the show returns on August 28.
Nichols will join a rotation of Richard Sherman and rapper Lil Wayne, as first reported by SBJ. Undisputed has been on hiatus since Shannon Sharpe’s final episode in June.
Specifically, Wayne will appear for a segment each week on Fridays. Sherman is nearing a deal to appear on the program for around 75 dates, most of which will occur during the football season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday completed a dominant series win over the San Diego Padres in dramatic fashion.
A shaky start by Tony Gonsolin staked the Padres to a 5-0 lead through the first three innings. But an offensive explosion led to an eight run fourth for Los Angeles, capped off by a grand slam from superstar outfielder Mookie Betts.
MOOKIE GRAND SLAM? QUE PADRE. pic.twitter.com/HmF6PFbA3L
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 7, 2023
The Dodgers racked up six hits in the inning against starter Seth Lugo, including two doubles and the aforementioned homer.
With less than one month left until the 2023-24 NFL season kicks off, OutKick is unveiling its team-by-team preview series. We are going division-by-division, covering all 32 NFL teams. The series continues with the AFC and NFC West, now taking a look at last year’s second-place finisher in the NFC West, the Seattle Seahawks.
Seattle Seahawks 2022-23 Record: 9-8
Seattle Seahawks 2023-24 Win Total Over/Under: 9.5
Offseason Moves
The Seahawks used this offseason to go all-in. They re-signed Geno Smith — who had a career year last season — to a three-year contract extension.
Tampering is rampant with college football and it is not a secret. Money drives success in the sport and NIL made that even more true than it was when players were being compensated under the table.
Programs with more money are able to recruit pay for better talent. Better talent typically leads to better results.
In addition to NIL money’s impact on the recruiting trail, it has a big role in the transfer portal.
As the calendar approaches mid-August, the Yankees find themselves in an unfamiliar position as American League East afterthoughts. Entering play on Wednesday, the team sits 11 1/2 games behind first-place Baltimore, and is a mere one-half game ahead of the Red Sox for last place. Given that relative underperformance, there’s been rampant speculation among fans about the future of two team leaders: general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone.
Although much is left to unfold in the coming weeks, it seems as though Cashman’s job is already secured for 2024.
According to NJ.
A Netflix documentary on Johnny Manziel reminds us of his entertaining rise and dizzying descent. But it also highlights his uncertain future.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has to pay $50,000 in fines after swinging a chair out of frustration during the NBA Playoffs, which almost hit two workers at Ball Arena in Denver.
Edwards and the T-Wolves were eliminated by the Nuggets (4-1) moments before Ant’s tirade. He was charged with misdemeanor third-degree assault.
As previously reported on OutKick, footage of the incident showed Edwards walking toward the locker room in apparent frustration, grabbing a chair and swinging it.
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Out of all the PGA Tour players, McIlroy knows just how important it is to have Woods speaking for the players on the Policy Board.
Last week, Tiger Woods was named to the PGA Tour’s Policy Board. He became the sixth player alongside Rory McIlroy, Patrick Cantlay, Charley Hoffman, Peter Malnati and Webb Simpson.
As arguably the PGA Tour’s most influential player ever, Woods has been one of the biggest reasons golf is where it’s currently at. His influence hasn’t go unnoticed.
Ahead of the FedEx St.