Browsing: All news

1. A promise is a promise.
Mookie Betts learned that lesson in an extraordinary way recently when a fan named his new daughter after the superstar outfielder.
Betts took to Twitter to explain that while he was on deck during a recent game, a fan yelled out that if the slugger homered, he would name his new baby after the two-time World Series champion.
Sure enough, Betts went deep in that at bat and then fist-bumped the fan after he hit home plate In fact, Betts said in the video it was the farthest home run he’s ever hit in his career.

Colts running back Jonathan Taylor requested a trade last month after the franchise did not offer him a contract extension ahead of the new season.
Taylor, who is one of the most talented young running backs in the league, was looking to cash in with a new deal as the market for ball carriers wanes.
Indianapolis general manager Chris Ballard spoke with SiriusXM NFL Radio to discuss the status of the team with its star running back. 
“Look, I think the world of Jonathan,” Ballard said. “He’s been a great Colt, a great player for the Colts.

Jennifer Eakins reveals 17 things fantasy managers should know about coming out of the first full week of preseason action.

A Canadian female professional powerlifter is speaking out after a biological man set a women’s record during a powerlifting completion.
April Hutchinson has been a member of the Canadian Powerlifting Union for around four years, according to The New York Post. Now, she’s trying to get the sports governing body north of the border to outlaw biological men from competing against women.
This comes as transgender powerlifter Anne Andre — a 40-year-old biological male — set records at a women’s powerlifting completion.

Most baseball fans probably hadn’t heard of Orioles announcer Kevin Brown before he unfortunately made headlines last week, but it’s obvious why Baltimore fans adore him. 
Brown, the main play-by-play voice for MASN, was absent from O’s broadcasts for nearly three weeks after the team suspended him for reciting statistics about Baltimore’s recent record against the Rays. But he’s back in the booth now, and hasn’t missed a beat. 
Tuesday night’s game against the Padres didn’t go well for the Orioles, as they quickly fell behind 10–0.

There are plenty of star receivers to pick from this fantasy season, but who should the next wideout drafted after Justin Jefferson and Ja’Marr Chase?

When analyzing NFL quarterbacks, it’s easier to split them up in tiers.

Ohio State fans and others around the Big Ten don’t seem too pumped about games being on Peacock.
NBC paid a fortune to get part of the B1G’s rights in the latest media deal, and that means some of the action will stream on Peacock.
Well, the first lineup of Peacock games was revealed by Brett McMurphy, and several notable teams will play on the streaming platform.
Most notably, Rutgers plays Wisconsin at noon October 7 on Peacock and Ohio State plays Maryland on the same day on the site.

Dolphins defensive tackle Christian Wilkins is not participating in team drills because of his contract situation, coach Mike McDaniel confirmed.

England reached the Women’s World Cup final for the first time with a 3-1 win over Australia on Wednesday, breaking the hearts of the host nation.