(Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) In recent years, the San Francisco 49ers have made reaching the NFC Championship Game a habit, and they will play in their fourth such contest in five seasons on Sunday when they host the Detroit Lions. All season long, they have had an understated sense of urgency about them…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Thursday January 25, 2024 Earlier this month, Naomi Osaka talked often of wanting to play a lot of tournaments in 2024, so she could get comfortable on the court again after a 15-month layoff and the birth of her first child in July of 2023. “I’m definitely thinking this…
Halftime Report Only one more half stands between Saint Mary’s and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead Pacific 32-14. Saint Mary’s entered the matchup having won six straight and they’re just one half away from another. Will they make…
CONCACAF’s plans for 2026 World Cup Qualifying have been revealed. A 30-nation second round has been divided into six qualifying groups, the federation announced Thursday. The United States, Mexico, and Canada have already been guaranteed automatic berths with all three countries set to host the World Cup in 2026. 12 finalists from the second round…
The Calgary Flames lost two players on Thursday. The Arizona Coyotes have claimed Flames forward Adam Ružička off of waivers. Ružička has appeared in 39 of Calgary’s 47 games this season, netting three goals and nine points. He’s also recorded six penalty minutes and a -8. Meanwhile, the New Jersey Devils have claimed Nick DeSimone on waivers. DeSimone…
The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons are in trade discussions regarding Zach LaVine, but the Pistons find the Bulls’ asking price too steep. Detroit values Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Jaden Ivey, and Ausar Thompson as untouchable assets and has no intention of including them in any trade. Chicago has proposed a package involving Bojan Bogdanovic…
Australian Open—Melbourne, Australia Reigning Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz was handed a heavy defeat at the Australian Open on Wednesday, losing in four sets to No. 6 seed Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-3, 6-7(2), 6-4. Needing three hours and five minutes to advance, Zverev’s flawless performance featured seven aces, 28 winners and 73 percent of his first…
Ange Postecoglou is aware that James Maddison is eager to make up for lost time but has acknowledged that the Tottenham playmaker found his time on the sidelines challenging. Maddison is set to return for Friday’s FA Cup fixture against Manchester City after nearly three months out due to ankle ligament damage. Maddison’s brilliant start…
Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs have had quite a run over the past half-decade. Last Sunday, they qualified for their 6th straight AFC Championship game, a stretch that has seen them make three Super Bowl appearances and take home two Lombardi Trophies. The quarterback is a perennial NFL MVP candidate and the reigning…
FootJoy’s Pro|SL has been a hugely successful model for the world’s no.1 golf shoe brand, but that platform is being taken to next level with the launch of the new Pro/SLX and Pro/SLX Carbon, which have been engineered to offer golfers the ultimate in traction, comfort and control. Patrick Trubiano, FootJoy’s Director of Footwear said:…
