Pat Fitzgerald hired Braun to be his defensive coordinator back in January but now Braun will take on an even bigger role following Fitzgerald’s dismissal.
Author: Michael
Pour one out for Oklahoma State. The men’s basketball program at that school has earned a historic distinction—a dubious, thankless, unfair one. The Cowboys are the last high-profile team that earned a postseason ban from the NCAA for rules violations, and quite likely will be the last to serve that penalty.
That ban was handed down in June 2020, then upheld on appeal in ’21. Since then, all manner of renegades and con artists have had their day in NCAA infractions court and come away with something less than the ultimate sanction that was bestowed upon Oklahoma State.
The Bloodline is wrestling’s most unstoppable force. And that extends outside of the ring.
Last week’s SmackDown, which featured The Bloodline’s Tribal Court, generated exceptional television ratings and high numbers on social media. It peaked with more than three million viewers on Fox while Roman Reigns, The Usos, Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa were on screen, an impressive number for any program, let alone wrestling. The segment also attracted large audiences online, with one clip posted on WWE’s YouTube channel garnering nearly three million views.
Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos made waves at the MLB All-Star Game.
It wasn’t necessarily because of how he played on Tuesday night in Seattle. He didn’t hit another awkwardly-timed home run either.
Nope. Instead, it was because he said his favorite Superhero was Scooby-Doo.
Frankly, I thought he made a compelling case. Now, he’s using that answer to raise help raise some money for a great cause.
After sitting out the entire 2022 season, defensive tackle Malik Jackson has decided its time to move on from the NFL.
Jackson, 33, announced his retirement after 10 seasons during a Friday appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football. The former Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowler confirmed his decision after also appearing on Thursday’s GMFB where he was introduced by host Sara Walsh as a free agent.
“Yeah, I’m done, I’m retired” Jackson said with a smile after Walsh teed up the breaking news.
As the fantasy football draft season begins in earnest, we’ve asked all of SI Fantasy’s writers and editors to weigh in with their top picks in five key categories. First up: SI Senior Fantasy Analyst Michael Fabiano.
Top Sleeper: Rachaad White, RB, Buccaneers
White is in prime position to outperform his middle-round average draft position, as the Buccaneers cut ties with Leonard Fournette in the offseason and didn’t replace him in the draft or free agency.
Luka Dončić has earned the admiration of NBA fans due to a stellar start to his young career, and it seems as though the Mavericks star’s peers share the same respect for him.
To wit, Nets star Mikal Bridges praised Dončić for his exquisite skill set during an interview on Sports Illustrated’s The Gaming Room.
Bridges joined college football player and social media star Jon Seaton for the latest episode of the show, which features guests discussing a wide range of topics while playing video games online.
49ers Enterprises purchased controlling ownership of Leeds United last month.
Jessica Pegula yet again fell in the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam on Tuesday after losing to Marketa Vondrousova at Wimbledon. One media outlet in London thought it was an opportune time to point out her family’s wealth, which the American did not appreciate one bit.
Pegula turned professional in 2009 and has managed to reach Grand Slam quarter-finals on six separate occasions, but has never punched her ticket into the next round.
The duo previously played for Brad Beal Elite on Nike’s EYBL circuit in high school and were one of the most dynamic backcourt pairings in AAU basketball during the summer of 2021.