Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell officially declared Justin Steele as the Opening Day starter for the 2024 season on Saturday. The left-handed pitcher is set to take the mound on March 28 when the Cubs visit the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers. Despite the national spotlight of the ESPN-televised game, the pressure shouldn’t…
EDMONTON – Defensive lineman Shawn Oakman headlined a group of five players signed by the Edmonton Elks on Sunday. The Elks also signed linebacker Derrick Moncrief, defensive lineman Noah Taylor, national wide receiver Zach Mathis, and global linebacker Les Maruo. Oakman joined the Elks after being released by the Toronto Argonauts on June 11. The…
After their Week 9 loss to the Cardinals, the Bears dropped to 4-4, now at the bottom of the competitive NFC North, where all other teams are at least three games above .500. To stay in the playoff race, the Bears will need to elevate their performance, though injuries have recently slowed down Caleb Williams’…
The Cincinnati Bengals’ secondary continues to be a significant weak point for their struggling defense, ranking near the bottom in multiple key passing categories. Through their first ten games, the Bengals’ pass defense ranks among the worst in the league for passing yards, completions, and touchdowns allowed. As the team eyes a playoff run, addressing…
The San Francisco 49ers faced several setbacks following their tough Week 5 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. One major concern was kicker Jake Moody, who limped off the field after attempting a risky tackle during a kickoff return. He was later carted to the locker room, and it was revealed he suffered a high-ankle sprain…
Charlotte Hornets second-year wing Brandon Miller experienced a left hip injury during the first half of the season opener against the Rockets. After playing his typical nine-minute stint in the first quarter, he was delayed in returning to the game in the second quarter. Although he eventually made his way back onto the court, he…
There have been recent calls for Louie Varland to return to the Twins as a late-inning reliever. However, with Joe Ryan expected to miss significant time due to a grade 2 Teres Major strain, which typically requires over eight weeks to heal, the lack of a trade for a starting pitcher at the deadline likely…
The Cardinals announced the activation of rookie defensive lineman Darius Robinson from injured reserve on Monday, as noted in the NFL’s transactions. Head coach Jonathan Gannon spoke about Robinson’s return, stating, “We’ll take it day by day with him and just keep working with him every day, hoping for improvement.” With an open roster spot…
The Boston Red Sox promoted Nick Yorke from Double-A Portland to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday. Yorke, a first-round pick by Boston in the 2020 MLB Draft, spent 2023 in Portland, appearing in 110 games. The infielder finished with a .258 batting average, a .435 slugging percentage, 13 home runs, 61 RBIs, and eight stolen bases….
The Dallas Mavericks kicked off the offseason with a widely praised trade, sending Tim Hardaway Jr. and three second-round picks to the Detroit Pistons for Quentin Grimes. Grimes, who was previously linked to the Mavs at the last trade deadline, is expected to be a great fit in Dallas due to his defensive skills, shooting…