Dusty Baker was announced as the Houston Astros new manager on Wednesday. Baker, who will replace A.J. Hinch who was fired earlier this month, is signed on for one-season with a club-option and buyout for 2021. This will be the fifth managerial stop for Baker, who at 70 will be the oldest manager in Major […]
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REPORT: Kobe Bryant Killed In California Helicopter Crash
According to multiple reports, Kobe Bryant was killed in a California helicopter crash Sunday morning. The Los Angeles Lakers great was traveling with at least four others from Calabasas, when a fire broke out and the helicopter crashed into the hillside. The crash is under investigation and details are still being finalized. One note was […]
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Erupts In NBA Debut
Zion Williamson’s debut couldn’t have gone much better. Except maybe play a few more minutes. The New Orleans Pelicans’ star rookie delivered in nearly every fashion Wednesday night against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing with 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists. The climax of the night occurred when Williamson scored 17 consecutive points over […]
LSU’s Joe Burrow Caps Season With Championship & Records
For the first time since 2007, the LSU Tigers are national champions. The No. 1 Tigers barreled through a talented No. 3 Clemson Tigers team, 45-25 en route to their fourth national championship and their third title in the last 17 years. The Tigers finished as arguably the best team in college football history, becoming […]
Astros Dealt Historic Punishment, Fire A.J. Hinch & Jeff Luhnow
Major League Baseball handed the Houston Astros harsh punishment on Monday for illegally stealing signs during their championship 2017 season. Commissioner Rob Mandred announced that Houston manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow have both been suspended for one year. For the club, they were additionally fined $5 million and have been stripped of […]
Marshawn Lynch Gives Advice To Young Players At Press Conference
If Beast Mode was done for good on Sunday, Marshawn Lynch parted the NFL with words of wisdom to the next generation. Shortly after the Seattle Seahawks lost to the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Round, the usually reserved Lynch took to the podium to answer a few questions from reporters. As expected, […]
Dallas Cowboys Hire Mike McCarthy As New Head Coach
The Mike McCarthy era in Dallas has started. After weeks of speculation, the Dallas Cowboys officially moved on from former head coach Jason Garrett and just hours later, welcomed McCarthy to the family. Scoopage alert: the @dallascowboys have agreed to terms with Mike McCarthy to be their new head coach. Announcement and press conference expected […]
Report: Dallas Cowboys & Jason Garrett To Finally Part Ways
The Jason Garrett saga in Dallas may finally be coming to an end. After a week full of rumors, false reports, and unproductive meetings between the two parties, the Dallas Cowboys seem to be moving on from their head coach… despite the lack of a formal announcement that is expected to come at any time. […]
Baltimore Ravens Tie Record With 12 Pro Bowl Selections
Lamar Jackson and 11 of his teammates are going to the Pro Bowl. The Baltimore Ravens tied the record for the most players from one team selected to the Pro Bowl, joining the 1973 Miami Dolphins. Jackson, who’s having a phenomenal year, will be the starting quarterback for the AFC squad. The New Orleans Saints […]
J.J. Watt Working Hard To Return This Season
J.J. Watt refuses to give up. On Monday, Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien wouldn’t rule out Watt for the remainder of the season. Watt, who tore his pectoral muscle on Oct. 27 while trying to tackle Oakland’s Josh Jacobs, was expected to miss the remainder of the season. He even tweeted after the game […]