Daniel Schneemann, a 27-year-old infielder/outfielder, made a name for himself by playing six different positions in his first six Major League Baseball games, a feat that hadn’t been achieved in over 100 years. Since his debut on June 2nd, Schneemann has been a surprising contributor to the Cleveland Guardians, slashing .297/.422/.568 with two home runs…
Welcome back to Week No. 16 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman The international break is upon us but Major League Soccer plays on, forcing teams to test their depth or rely even more heavily on the stars who stayed. Our weekly awards across Matchdays 19 and 20…
The United States Women’s National Team recently completed a successful training camp, securing two victories against Korea Republic (4-0, 3-0). These matches not only served as preparation for the upcoming Olympic Games but also allowed new players to showcase their skills at the senior level. Among these newcomers was Sam Staab, a 27-year-old defender from…
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, one of the world’s largest public tennis facilities, is home to the US Open and its centre-piece arena, Arthur Ashe Stadium, this week hosted the 148th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. The event showcases more than 3,000 dogs of 200 different breeds…
What are the most memorable plays in NFL history? We offer our top 10, which includes the Philly Special and the David Tyree Catch.
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Many NFL players will gladly tell you how great they are, but true respect comes from opponents and how they scheme to work around you. Great receivers are regularly double-teamed and bumped off the line but still manage to make back-breaking plays. Longtime Detroit Lions star Calvin Johnson immediately…
R.J. Nakashian conquers “The Snake Pit” at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course to win FSGA Senior Amateur Winning a six-hole playoff against Florida’s best player in a high-profile competition was surely a test for the newly repaired back of R.J. Nakashian. On November 2, 2023, Nakashian underwent surgery for a microdiscectomy and laminotomy after having to withdraw…
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….
While collegiate soccer has declined as a development pathway, there are still several players who benefit from spending a few years as a student-athlete before making the jump to the next level. They are then able to enter into the professional game with more maturity and physical development, capable of contributing much sooner after joining….
