Felix Mantilla, a notable figure in baseball history and an original member of the 1962 New York Mets, passed away last week at the age of 90. The Mets’ public relations icon, Jay Horowitz, confirmed the sad news on Monday via the team’s Medium blog. Horowitz reflected on the loss, acknowledging the shrinking number of…
Joel Embiid will sit out the Philadelphia 76ers’ first three games of the 2024 preseason as he prepares for the upcoming season. Following an evaluation of his left knee, the team announced that the star center will also miss the final three preseason games. The 76ers stated: “As part of his left knee management, Joel…
The Arizona Cardinals have received unfortunate news as promising young linebacker BJ Ojulari will miss the upcoming season due to a torn ACL sustained in practice on Friday, according to NFL Network. Ojulari, a second-round draft pick in 2023, had a strong rookie season, recording four sacks. Despite the Cardinals’ struggles on defense last season,…
The Bengals released 11 players on Friday to trim their roster to 75, but they still need to cut 22 more by 4 p.m. Tuesday to meet the NFL’s 53-man roster requirement for the regular season. In addition to managing roster numbers across positions, the Bengals are dealing with numerous injuries. The defensive line has…
The Golden State Warriors are reportedly eyeing Jimmy Butler, who has one year remaining on his contract before potentially opting into a $52 million player option for the 2025-26 season. With tensions brewing between Butler and Miami Heat president Pat Riley after their first-round playoff exit to the Boston Celtics, the once-strong partnership between Butler…
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Guardians have traded left-handed reliever Anthony Banda to the Dodgers in exchange for cash, the team announced before Friday’s series opener against the Twins. Banda, 30, recorded a 2.12 ERA over 17 innings in 12 appearances for Triple-A Columbus. He joined Cleveland on a minor league deal in January, which included…
Which newcomer brought the most impact to the Pittsburgh Penguins this season under Kyle Dubas’ management? It’s a subject up for debate. With his consistent performance in the net during the crucial final three weeks of the season, goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic presents a compelling argument. Meanwhile, winger Reilly Smith and defenseman Ryan Graves, who struggled…
Shamar Arnoux’s recruitment by USC football was rapid, culminating in his commitment to the school on Wednesday morning. USC was the last to offer a scholarship to the 6-foot-2, 175-pound cornerback. His first offer came over two years ago from Mississippi State, and Tennessee, initially the favorite, offered him in the summer of 2022. USC…
The already banged-up Buccaneers faced more setbacks on Sunday, despite defeating the Eagles 33-16. With a quick turnaround for Thursday night’s game against the Falcons, it becomes increasingly challenging for injured players to recover in time. Second-year inside linebacker SirVocea Dennis, who has been sharing time with K.J. Britt, exited early in the game due…
The Dallas Mavericks will be short-handed for their upcoming game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd confirmed on Saturday that Naji Marshall, who is battling an illness, has been ruled out. Additionally, Jaden Hardy (ankle) and Maxi Kleber (illness) will also miss the game. …