Securing a win at The Open on Sunday was just the latest highlight in American golfer Collin Morikawa’s impressive and unrelenting rise to the top of the golf world. It was also a historic win, especially considering Morikawa’s young age—and the fact that it was his first time at the British Open. His pro career, […]
MLB Home Run Derby Returns, Pete Alonso Takes The Crown
Monday night marked the return of the MLB Home Run Derby, an exciting lead-up to the MLB All-Star Game set for Tuesday evening. After the event was canceled in 2020 due to COVID concerns, baseball fans were thrilled to watch some of the league’s top hitters battle it out. The matchup pitted reigning Home Run […]
Tokyo Olympics Will Be Spectator-Free Due to COVID Concerns
On Thursday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese organizers announced that all spectators would be barred from attending the Tokyo Olympic Games. The change comes as Japan issued a state of emergency due to the spread of coronavirus in the country. Though the announcement from Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa is sure to upset fans who had been looking forward […]
Devin Booker Records First Career Triple-Double In Western Conference Finals
In a high-scoring matchup on Sunday, the Phoenix Suns took down the Los Angeles Clippers in a 120-114 victory. Although it was only Game 1 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals, it set the tone for what is sure to be a heated playoff run between the two teams. While the score remained close throughout […]
England Showcases A Fresh Twist On The Set Piece With “Inside” Throw-In
The throw-in is an often-overlooked element of the game of soccer. In most cases, a throw-in isn’t a game changer or even a particularly exciting part of the match. But when it’s used properly—or even unexpectedly—it has the potential to set players up for a great pass or shot on goal. That’s exactly what happened […]
NASCAR Updates Rules After Logano Crash To Slow Cars On Superspeedways
NASCAR driver Joey Logano’s crash at Talladega on April 25 is creating a ripple effect in the motorsport’s rulebook. With high speeds at play in the dangerous crash, officials have decided to revisit the regulations and make a few changes to increase driver safety. While the updates are positive in terms of protecting NASCAR race participants, the […]
Celtics’ Brad Stevens Promoted To President Of Basketball Operations
Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge announced Wednesday that he is stepping down, while head coach Brad Stevens plans to take over the role. It’s a big change for the front office; Danny Ainge has served as the team’s director since 2003 and formerly played for Boston from 1981-1989, winning two championships as a Celtic. But […]
Simone Biles Makes History With Yurchenko Double Pike As Olympics Approach
Olympics fever is starting to really set in, and we have Simone Biles to thank for it. On Saturday, 24-year-old Biles became the first woman to land a Yurchenko double pike vault in competition at the GK U.S. Classic in Indianapolis. THE QUEEN HAS SPOKEN 👑 Simone Biles landed her Yurchenko double pike for the first time […]
Why Are MLB Batting Averages So Low Right Now?
For decades, one of the most commonly cited statistics in baseball has been the batting average, commonly abbreviated as AVG. Hits offer the biggest moments of excitement in most games, so it’s only natural that the ability to make contact with a pitch has been a big factor in how a player ranks in their […]
5 Proposed College Basketball Rule Changes For 2021-2022 Season
With March Madness in the rearview mirror and months before college basketball is back, the NCAA is considering some significant rule changes for men’s basketball. On Friday, May 7, the NCAA’s rules committee reviewed 13 possible adjustments to the current regulations for the sport. Of those, five rule changes are being recommended. It’s not a done deal […]