(Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Edwin Diaz’s first season back from a torn patellar tendon in his knee has been challenging. The New York Mets closer, known as one of MLB’s best pitchers when healthy, has recently struggled, leading to questions about his role as the ninth-inning stopper. The Mets have announced an update on…
If there is one thing that the Celtics have proved this season, it is that they have enough roster depth to compete for the NBA championship. Despite losing Kristaps Porzingis to a calf injury in Game 4 of the first round, they have gone 9-1 without him, with his replacement Al Horford stepping up in…
When you look at a lot of No. 1 international goalkeepers, most of them are also starters at club level, however Matt Turner is a rare exception for the U.S. men’s national team. Turner recently completed his first season with English Premier League side Nottingham Forest, jumping right into Steve Cooper’s squad during the first…
Lexi Thompson has announced her plans to retire from full-time competition at the end of the 2024 season. Before World No. 1 Nelly Korda began her dominant run, 29-year-old Thompson had been the face of American golf for a decade. Thompson turned professional at age 15 and won her first LPGA event at 16, a…
Jaylen Waddle beat Tua Tagovailoa to the finish line in the race for Miami Dolphins contract extensions. Waddle on Thursday agreed to an extension through 2028 that ESPN reports will pay him $84.5 million in new money. He was already under contract through 2025 for $20 million total, meaning his true AAV over the next…
Roland Garros title contender Alexander Zverev proved all his qualities against veteran David Goffin, beating him in straight sets. Zverev defeated Rafael Nadal in the first round of this year’s Roland Garros to solidify himself as one of the potential winners of the clay-court major. He admitted that after the match, he wanted to focus…
Unicaja-Murcia-79-88-American-forward-Dustin-Sleva-203-1995-college-Shippensburg-agency-Octagon-Europe-stepped-up-and-scored-23 points on 9 of 11 shooting from the field for the winners and Canadian Jamaican guard Dylan Ennis 188-1991 college Oregon chipped in 11 points 7 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side American Tyler Kalinoski 193-1992 college Davidson responded with 15 points and Canadian Nigerian forward Melvin Ejim 201-1991 college.
The 2024 Olympic Games are fast approaching, providing another chance for one nation to achieve major silverware. The United States Women’s National Team looks to claim a fifth gold medal and first since 2012, but there are few opportunities remaining to round into form. Providing a two-friendly challenge and tune-up is Korea Republic, which failed…
Patrick Williams, TheAHL.com Features Writer It’s only Wednesday, and it’s already been an eventful week for Coachella Valley Firebirds head coach Dan Bylsma. Make that Seattle Kraken head coach, too. Yesterday the Kraken made it official, naming Bylsma their new head coach. After the press conference in Seattle to introduce Bylsma, he was back on…
William Contreras stopped being an unheralded star a while ago. He was merely “the backup catcher” in Atlanta, but he smashed last year as the undisputed starter in Milwaukee and he’s backing it up with another spectacular season. He’s the face of one of Statcast’s new bat speed metrics. He’s a shoo-in All-Star and one…
