Author: Michael

Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello has been suspended for this weekend’s series against Dayton, after the NCAA launched an investigation into tampering with star transfer Maui Ahuna. The punishment is self-imposed, according to UT.
OutKick was first to report news of the NCAA’s inquiry into Tennessee and Vitello.
On Friday afternoon, just before a 4:30 p.m.

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Triston Casas, an up-and-comer in the Boston Red Sox organization, did NOT make many friends during his first month in the big leagues last year, according to boots on the ground.
Apparently, several Red Sox teammates didn’t like Casas’ pregame routine, which included tanning shirtless in the outfield and taking naps in the clubhouse.
Can’t imagine that wouldn’t sit well with a bunch of MLB vets!
According to a report from Mass Live, Casas came right out of the gates FIRING last September, sunbathing shirtless in the outfield hours before his first MLB start.

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In the wake of ‘Sodgate,’ former New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola revealed how Bill Belichick was one step ahead of the poor field conditions. He made his players wear a specific type of cleat at State Farm Stadium back in 2015.
As soon as the big game got underway between the Eagles and Chiefs earlier this month, the turf immediately became one of the biggest storylines of Super Bowl LVII. Players were slipping left and right, and it played a bigger role for Philadelphia than Kansas City.

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The quarterback is looking for a long-term deal this spring.
As the NFL offseason unfolds, the status of quarterback Lamar Jackson will remain one of the top stories in the league. The quarterback’s contract will expire in March, but he and the Ravens have not been close on a potential extension.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, Jackson’s asking price in negotiations with Baltimore has been a fully guaranteed deal that is more than the contract of Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson. However, another ESPN employee has reported otherwise.
On First Take, Stephen A.

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Nagy was the team’s quarterbacks coach this past season and will now become offensive coordinator for the second time in Kansas City.
Following Eric Bieniemy’s departure to Washington to become the Commanders’ new offensive coordinator, the Chiefs have promoted quarterbacks coach Matt Nagy to offensive coordinator, the team announced.
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport was first to report that Nagy was a strong internal candidate to replace Bieniemy in Kansas City. Nagy was the offensive coordinator for Andy Reid for the 2016 and ’17 seasons.

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Phoenix may look to add depth in the backcourt ahead of the stretch run.
The Suns already made waves this NBA season by landing Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade with the Nets, but that doesn’t mean the franchise is done with trying to make moves on the margins. In fact, the latest player that Phoenix is reportedly keeping an eye on is another former MVP: Derrick Rose. 
According to Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes, the Suns are monitoring Rose as a possible buyout candidate, should the veteran guard secure a buyout from the Knicks.

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