(Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) One of the most impressive aspects of some professional baseball players is their ability to memorize unique, elaborate handshakes with their entire roster, as even one secret handshake is difficult enough to master, let alone 25 or more simultaneously. After centuries of secret handshakes, it’s also not easy to cook…
Matt Vierling Raking for Detroit Matt Vierling has been swinging a hot bat with the Detroit Tigers. Over his last 11 games, the 27-year-old third baseman/outfielder is 16-for-41 with four doubles, a triple, four home runs, and 13 RBIs. His slash line over the span is .390/.435/.829 bringing his seasonal mark to a solid .292/.324/.509….
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…
Matt Barnes believes too many former athletes in the media are being overly harsh of today’s players in order to chase clicks. As a former player himself, Barnes advocated for a little more balance during an appearance on the Stephen A. Smith Show. “I feel there are athletes who have been former players that have…
When Matt Waldron made his major league debut for the Padres last June 24, it was a noteworthy event. While a few position players had thrown the occasional knuckleball ast a goof after taking the mound for mop-up duty, no true pitcher had thrown one in a regular season game in two years. The last…
One of the top quarterbacks in the NFL in recent memory for over a decade was Matt Ryan. After taking the year off to do some television work, Ryan has officially made a decision on his NFL future. According to NFL insider Ari Meirov, Ryan has officially retired after playing 15 NFL seasons. After being…
Former NBA champion Matt Barnes has raised questions about the COVID vaccines, highlighting concerns about their long-term effects. During an appearance on the “Sage Steel Show,” Barnes voiced regret over taking the vaccine, citing the rapid development of the shots and the lack of long-term safety testing. Expressing skepticism, Barnes referred to the population as…
Photo: WNBA/Twitter The recent contract of top WNBA draft pick Caitlin Clark has sparked controversy. Some fans were surprised to learn that despite being considered one of the best college basketball players, she could earn less than $80,000 in a WNBA rookie contract as the top pick. Fans argue that her jersey sales alone will…
Photo: si.com The New Orleans Pelicans have promoted forward Matt Ryan from a two-way contract to a standard NBA deal. Ryan, standing at 6-foot-6, has made his presence felt in 27 games for the Pelicans this season. He has contributed an average of 5.6 points per game while showcasing an impressive 45.1% shooting accuracy from…
6 Manchester United announced the official departure of John Murtough as the club’s football director this week. The news was met positively by United fans after his disastrous spell in the role, with many feeling he was never sufficiently qualified to have been entrusted with it in the first place. Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS consortium…
