The Oklahoma Sooners football program has to be on cloud nine right now. Sure, a lot of bad has happened over the last few weeks, with defensive coordinator Zac Alley taking a job to go to worse programs with pretty much the same role, just a bit more freedom. And then, of course, there is the fact…
The popular Serbian is searching for his 100th ATP Tour title win Novak Djokovic of Serbia hits a return during his singles match against Gael Monfils of France at the Brisbane International on Thursday. (AFP) Novak Djokovic’s bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday as the Serb thumped fellow veteran Gael…
Defensive lineman Owen Wafle is the latest Michigan player to enter the NCAA transfer portal, a team spokesman confirmed to MLive on Thursday. Wafle, a true freshman, did not appear in any games during the 2024 season. He has four years of college eligibility remaining. Though the winter transfer portal window has officially closed, NCAA…
KALAMAZOO, MI –– Western Michigan football’s running back room just got a whole lot faster. All thanks to an in-state prodigy. Michigan redshirt freshman running back Cole Cabana, a former four-star prospect and the 2022 MLive High School Football Player of the Year, has withdrawn his verbal commitment to Minnesota and instead is signing with…
Second basemen Ian Kinsler, Chase Utley and Dustin Pedroia each possess impressive credentials that could see them enshrined in Cooperstown one day, though they’re far from locks. In less than three weeks, members of the BBWAA will decide whether or not to do something they’ve done just five times in the past 60 years: elect…
The first two seasons of the star’s career hasn’t gone as planned, but the Philadelphia Phillies have reason to believe it’ll change. The Philadelphia Phillies are filled with star talent, but things get worrisome when those players don’t perform at the level they’re expected to. Unfortunately, the first two seasons of Trea Turner’s time with the Phillies haven’t…
It took a record-breaking $765 million deal to get it done, but the New York Mets found a way to bring outfielder Juan Soto to Queens. Another item on president of baseball operations David Stearns’ to-do list includes acquiring a player to hit behind the 26-year-old in New York’s lineup. Will the Mets re-sign first…
A New York Mets insider recently detailed the likely terms of a new Pete Alonso contract that would satisfy both sides. This has been an eventful last couple of months for the Mets. Heading into the offseason, the front office had a lengthy to-do list that included filling three spots in the starting rotation. While…
Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Is Sean Manaea’s three-year, $75 million contract with the New York Mets the best free agent deal of the offseason? Mets: Sean Manaea’s $75M deal among best of the offseason It sure looks like one of them. Other ball clubs around the MLB lucked up on generational talents. The Arizona Diamondbacks…
The Los Angeles Dodgers have executed a nearly perfect offseason this winter. They’ve signed Blake Snell, extended Tommy Edman, and recently re-signed Teoscar Hernández. But the Dodgers aren’t done there. They could continue to upgrade their roster, notably the bullpen, before the 2025 season arrives. FanSided’s Chris Landers recently predicted the Dodgers would pursue San…
Joel Wolfe, Roki Sasaki’s agent, invited all 30 MLB teams to submit presentations for the pitcher through a letter sent to each organization after his client was posted on Dec. 10. Twenty teams took up the offer, and several met with Wolfe and Sasaki in Los Angeles. Per the pitcher’s request, no current players were…
Three-time All-Star starting pitcher Luis Castillo may be available for trade this offseason. But, the Dodgers are not considered top contenders for the Dominican pitcher. The Seattle Mariners are in desperate need of infield pieces. To combat the lack of support in the infield, Seattle may consider trading pitchers in their rotation, which is arguably…