Category: Sports

The Atlanta Braves announced Thursday afternoon that right-hander Michael Soroka has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. That was generally expected considering a hamstring injury knocked him out of the race for the fifth starter’s role out of camp. An All-Star and Rookie of the Year runner-up in 2019, Soroka is looking to return to a […]

The NHL is almost never predictable. As has been established time and again over the years, pretty much any team can win any game on any given night. Nothing ever comes easy. Naturally, not every player follows the same trajectory. Some guys come out of the top development leagues in the world and immediately establish […]

Former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young has raised eyebrows because of what he didn’t do at his pro day.  As shared by Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Young declined to weigh in before he began his throwing session:  Per Eric Edholm of the NFL’s website, Young measured in at 5-foot-10 1/8 and 204 […]

There’s a lot riding on Jorge Masvidal’s UFC 287 showdown with 170-pound contender Gilbert Burns. During a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Masvidal (35-16) revealed that he has sources telling him that he — and not Colby Covington — is next in line for a shot at welterweight champion Leon Edwards if he’s victorious on […]

In new court documents, LIV Golf alleges its troubles finding television deals in 2022 was due to a PGA Tour executive using “illegal means” to kill off potential partnerships. LIV Golf and the PGA Tour’s battle for the sport’s supremacy has been going on for the last year. It has included suspensions, bans and litigation. […]

Hockey analyst Cam Charron joined hosts Matt Larkin and Tyler Yaremchuk on Thursday’s edition of “Daily Faceoff Live.” When asked whether Aleksander Barkov was an appropriate recipient of the NHLPA’s most underrated player award, Charron gave an interesting alternative choice. Given his lack of recognition in recent seasons, future Hall-of-Fame center Sidney Crosby was Charron’s […]

Connor McDavid is having the best year of his career. The 26-year-old has played in every game for the Oilers this season and has already set career highs in goals, assists and points. On Wednesday, the two-time Hart Trophy winner achieved another significant milestone, reaching the 60-goal mark for the first time in his young […]

The No. 4 UConn Huskies advanced to the Elite Eight Thursday night, knocking off No. 8 Arkansas, 88-65, while making program history in the process.  According to CBS Sports, the Huskies’ 23-point margin of victory was the largest in the Sweet 16 or later in program history. The 2004 Huskies held the previous mark, defeating […]

The reigning National League champion Philadelphia Phillies suffered a significant blow on Thursday, losing first baseman Rhys Hoskins for the season with a torn ACL.  The unfortunate injury creates a hole in the Phillies lineup for the 2023 season, but it might also mark the end of Hoskins’ run with the franchise.  Signed to a […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans may have to tone down their anticipation for LeBron James’ return. On Thursday, the Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the NBA’s all-time scoring leader was starting on-court rehab with James having hope that he can return for at least the last three games.  However, soon after Charania’s report was posted, James […]