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…
The Dallas Mavericks have improved to a 15-8 record following their recent win over the Washington Wizards, and the team is continuing to find its rhythm as players settle into their roles. P.J. Washington has been consistently solid across all areas, Luka Dončić has returned to peak form after his…
The Atlanta Falcons conducted interviews with 14 candidates for their head coach position, including seasoned coaches Bill Belichick and Mike Vrabel. However, on Thursday night, the team announced their selection of Raheem Morris, who holds a 21-38 record as an NFL head coach. Morris previously served as the Los Angeles Rams’ defensive coordinator for three…
Guardians outfield prospect George Valera will undergo season-ending surgery, as reported by Mandy Bell of MLB.com. The 23-year-old ruptured the patellar tendon in his right knee while attempting a catch at the wall in Triple-A. The surgery comes with a recovery period of six to nine months, making it likely that Valera will begin next…
After transitioning from Buck Showalter to manager Carlos Mendoza, the New York Mets have seen little change in their winning percentage, dropping slightly from 46% last year to 44% this year. Unlike the last offseason, the Mets did not make significant financial investments to pursue a World Series title, anticipating a challenging season. Despite this,…
The Alabama football program has experienced significant changes in recent months, marked by Nick Saban’s retirement and Kalen DeBoer’s assumption of the coaching reins. As with any coaching transition, there’s been turnover across various levels of the program, notably impacting on-field personnel. While the team has witnessed departures to the transfer portal, DeBoer and his…
CINCINNATI — Third baseman Noelvi Marte, the Cincinnati Reds’ No. 2 prospect, has begun a rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville as he nears his return from an 80-game suspension. Marte, who is ranked 28th overall by MLB Pipeline, went 2-for-5 with a first-inning double and a run scored during a 3-2 loss to St. Paul….
The Chicago Bears should be considered among the winners of the offseason, having significantly enhanced their roster for the 2024 NFL season. Holding the first overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, the Bears selected USC quarterback Caleb Williams, securing their cornerstone for the long term. To support Williams, the Bears made key moves by…
Seattle Seahawks veteran wide receiver Tyler Lockett is set to embark on his tenth season with the NFL franchise, having renegotiated his two-year contract with the team he’s considered his “home” since being drafted in 2015. The revised contract involves adjustments to the guaranteed portion of the 31-year-old’s salary, along with reallocating $4 million towards…
Notre Dame football made a strong comeback from their surprising Week 2 loss to Northern Illinois by crushing Purdue 66-7 on the road, demonstrating a return to the form they showed in their Week 1 victory over Texas A&M. However, the win came with a significant cost. The Fighting Irish lost three starters to injuries…