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Chris Broussard steps out of bounds with his Toronto Raptors take

When you’re in the television business of giving hot takes, some of your opinions will not be well-thought-out gems. On the Fourth of July, and three days after Canada Day, Fox Sports’ Chris Broussard inexplicably decided to sideswipe our neighbors to the north. On Monday’s edition of FS1’s First Things First, the topic of Kevin Read more... The post Chris Broussard steps out of bounds with his Toronto Raptors take appeared first on Awful...

2022-07-05T01:07:40Z

Buccaneers WR Mike Evans had funniest way of finding out Tom Brady unretired

In an interview with KPRC 2 Houston, Evans said Brady sent him some cryptic text messages hours before officially announcing his decision to unretire.

2022-07-05T02:40:22Z

Bills' Von Miller intends to play out six-year contract

By the time Von Miller’s contract comes to an end in March of 2028, he’ll be weeks away from turning 39.

2022-07-04T22:57:20Z

Julio Rodriguez breaks MLB record held by Barry Bonds, Ellis Burks with moonshot

Mariners rookie Julio Rodriguez crushed a monster home run against the Padres that set an MLB record owned by Ellis Burks and Barry Bonds. By most measures, the Seattle Mariners have been disappointing in the 2022 MLB season. Despite a talented young pitching staff and some intriguing pieces on t...

2022-07-05T00:54:29Z

The best wide receiver draft classes of all time

Stacked wide receiver classes have become the norm in NFL drafts, and 2021's appears set to continue this recent April tradition. Several eras have seen a few wideout drafts make major impacts, however.

2021-04-28T22:40:41Z

Pedro Munhoz shares medical record to prove eye injury from UFC 276 bout against Sean O'Malley

Despite what his UFC 276 opponent and others may believe, has gone to unnecessary lengths to prove he sustained a very real injury. In the second round of their main card bout, Munhoz was accidentally poked in the right eye by O'Malley. Munhoz told the doctor who e

2022-07-05T02:19:30Z

Atlanta Braves 2022 regular season schedule

Major League Baseball and the MLBPA came to an agreement Thursday on a new CBA ending a lockout that lasted 99 days. The 2022 season will feature a full 162 games and will begin on April 7. Major League Baseball has announced rescheduled dates for the first two series of the regular season that were originally cancelled during the lockout by commissioner Rob Manfred. Below is the full 162 game regular season schedule for the Atlanta Braves.

2022-03-02T14:25:23Z

Madison Bumgarner went all-out with his Fourth of July look

Though not in full Uncle Sam outfit with James Brown singing “Living in America,” Madison Bumgarner still looked very patriotic on Monday.

2022-07-05T01:25:23Z

USWNT vs. Haiti result: Alex Morgan nets twice in hard-fought qualifying opener win

The USWNT got off to a winning start to its qualifying campaign in the CONCACAF W Championship with a 3-0 win over Haiti thanks to two goals by Alex Morgan and a late goal from Midge Purce. Haiti made a game of it, but it was denied by the woodwork and U.S. 'keeper Casey Murphy.

2022-07-04T21:09:32Z

Backseat Drivers: How far does Tyler Reddick go in the Playoffs?

Steve Letarte and Mamba Smith join Alex Weaver on this week's episode of Backseat Drivers to debate how far Tyler Reddick will go in the NASCAR Playoffs.

2022-07-04T21:57:19Z

Red Sox to promote top pitching prospect Brayan Bello on Wednesday

Bello is the consensus choice as the top pitcher in Boston’s farm system, and his big 2022 season has gotten him on the radar as one of the better young arms in the sport.

2022-07-05T03:21:01Z

Caesars Sportsbook Louisiana launch: Promo codes, popular sports betting promotions, how to get risk-free bets

Louisiana sports book promo codes, 2022 sign-up and deposit offers, betting terminology, where to bet

2022-02-01T17:47:26Z

Qatar's 'majlis' gamers target eSports big leagues

World Cup host Qatar doesn't just have its sights set on football -- it also hopes to harness its people's gaming skills as it launches into the burgeoning eSports sector. A digital army is at the ready in the gas-rich emirate, where many "majlis" rooms -- communal gathering places attached to homes -- have long doubled as video game hubs for groups of friends, mostly young men. "Our majlises have a lot of equipment," enthused Ibrahim Samha, who...

2022-07-05T03:29:29Z

The free agent stock of WR Will Fuller

Will Fuller has had an up-and-down NFL career to date, and it may now stand at something of a crossroads.

2022-07-05T00:35:49Z

2022 Genesis Scottish Open odds, field: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from model that's nailed 8 majors

SportsLine's proven model simulated the Genesis Scottish Open 2022 10,000 times and revealed its PGA picks

2022-07-04T16:00:45Z

Bowness happy to be second choice to coach competitive Jets

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Rick Bowness doesn’t mind being the second choice. The Winnipeg Jets' new head coach was introduced Monday, a little more than a week after the team's first choice, Barry Trotz, declined an offer because he wanted to spend more time with his family. “If I’m in his chair, I’m going after Trotzy, too. I am. It’s that simple,” Bowness said with a laugh, referring to Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. “Trotzy is the...

2022-07-05T03:17:37Z

NFL Analyst Suggests Baker Mayfield, Jimmy Garoppolo Swap

Weeks away from training camp commencing, neither the Cleveland Browns nor San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterbacks widely expected to play elsewhere in 2022. Baker Mayfield's relationship with the Browns organization disintegrated as they pursued Deshaun Watson, whom they eventually acquired ...

2022-07-05T00:52:47Z

Rodriguez's HR, Raleigh's 4 RBIs carry M's past Padres 8-2

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Julio Rodriguez sent a drive almost to the top of the brick warehouse in the left-field corner and pointed to the relievers in the bullpen who were also watching his monster two-run homer sail out of Petco Park. “I thought it would be pretty cool to hit one up there but I wasn't really like thinking about hitting it out there,” Rodriguez said after the Seattle Mariners beat the listless San Diego Padres 8-2 Monday. The prized...

2022-07-05T02:33:38Z

Details of remaining Deshaun Watson lawsuits emerge

Further details have emerged regarding the remaining four women with outstanding allegations against the Browns quarterback.

2022-07-05T04:06:00Z

Nadal into eighth Wimbledon quarter-final

Rafael Nadal reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the eighth time on Monday with a straight-sets defeat of Botic van de Zandschulp. Nadal, who has already won the Australian and French Opens to stand halfway to the first calendar Grand Slam since 1969, triumphed 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6). Next up for the 36-year-old Spaniard is a clash against American 11th seed Taylor Fritz, who beat him in the Indian Wells final earlier in the year. "To be back...

2022-07-04T22:14:24Z

Drew Lock gave shoutout to US Open Twitter 'intern' who used him to destroy Seahawks fan

New Seattle Seahawks quarterback Drew Lock didn't deserve the stray he caught from the US Open Twitter account on Saturday. But he caught it nonetheless as a result of a fan trolling the entire tennis world by replying to a Wimbledon highlight with "Not a sport." Whoever…

2022-07-04T16:30:52Z

WATCH: Top plays from Jaylen Waddle's rookie season

A month before the 2021 NFL draft, the Miami Dolphins made their second bold move in the first round. After trading down from No. 3 to No. 12 with the San Francisco 49ers, the Dolphins then struck a deal with the Philadelphia Eagles, jumping back up to the…

2022-07-05T03:36:18Z

The best boxing fights that did not happen

With a Terence Crawford-Errol Spence fight on the MayPac trajectory, at best, boxing fans are frequently reminded can't-miss fights frequently do not happen. Various stumbling blocks have impeded much-anticipated bouts. Here are the modern era's biggest makeable fights that did not end up taking place.

2021-05-06T21:04:19Z

Odell Beckham Jr. claims he played on torn ACL for entire second half of season

Although many think that Los Angeles Rams‘ receiver Odell Beckham Jr. re-injured his knee during Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals this February, the man himself says otherwise. During a post on his Twitter account Saturday night, Beckham claims that he played the whole back half of the 2021-22 NFL season without an ACL. Read more... The post Odell Beckham Jr. claims he played on torn ACL for entire second half of season appeared...

2022-07-05T00:57:10Z

Likeliest landing spot for Kevin Durant still Phoenix?

Ralph Mason: Jake Fischer:

2022-07-04T23:17:49Z

Open Thread: July 5th, 2022

A Late Edition Of Your Daily Merengue!

2022-07-05T05:16:53Z

Chicago Sports Teams Release Statements in Wake of Mass Shooting

Organizations around the city offered condolences to those impacted by Monday’s shooting in Highland Park.

2022-07-05T03:16:38Z

Report: Flames making 'every effort' to re-sign Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk

There’s a significant sense around the league that teams are rushing to get their salary cap situations cleared up before the start of free agency next week.

2022-07-05T00:20:36Z

Davis Mills: Pep Hamilton brings out the best in quarterbacks

The Texans believe in Davis Mills. Or they at least have seen enough to want to see more of him this season. The Texans didn’t sign a veteran to compete with Mills for the starting job, and they didn’t draft one. The way Mills played as a rookie won him a chance in 2022 to [more]

2022-07-05T03:28:17Z

MLB roundup: Brewers earn walk-off win over Cubs after wild finish

Victor Caratini lined a three-run home run with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 5-2 walk-off victory over the visiting Chicago Cubs on Monday in the opener of a three-game series. Rowdy Tellez was walked intentionally with one out in the 10th to put runners at first and second. Luis Urias popped out. Caratini, who had st...

2022-07-05T01:26:33Z

Mariners' Julio Rodríguez becomes fastest player to reach 15 home runs and 20 stolen bases in career

Rodríguez reached those milestones in only 81 career games

2022-07-05T01:56:30Z

Joey Chestnut is Injured and On Crutches, But Will It Matter?

Joey Chestnut enters the hot dog eating contest injured and on crutches.

2022-07-04T14:40:11Z

Lakers Owner Jeanie Buss Tweets Emotional Kobe Bryant Message

She shared a tweet paying homage to the late Hall of Famer on Sunday.

2022-07-05T00:46:26Z

Two Steps That Could Push Notre Dame to Join the Big Ten

The rapidly changing college football landscape could nudge Fighting Irish into a conference affiliation.

2022-07-04T23:16:37Z

Padraig Harrington: Still friends with LIV guys; no second Ryder Cup captaincy

Padraig Harrington says he's still friends with his fellow European Ryder Cuppers who have joined LIV Golf, but he had little comment on the possibility of those players being banned from the team event.

2022-07-04T20:54:17Z

Dodgers beat Rockies 5-3 as Thompson's 3-run HR backs Urías

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trayce Thompson hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the fifth inning, when the Dodgers finally broke though against Kyle Freeland, and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Monday night. Julio Urías (7-6) won his fourth consecutive start, allowing one run and five hits in six innings. The left-hander struck out seven and walked one to beat the Rockies at Dodger Stadium for the first time. The Rockies cut their deficit to...

2022-07-05T04:47:44Z

Birmingham Stallions surge past Philadelphia Stars for USFL championship

The Philadelphia Stars had Birmingham on the ropes in the fourth quarter of Sunday's USFL Championship Game at Tom Benson Stadium in Canton, Ohio. Stallions coach Skip Holtz was unfazed, telling backup quarterback Alex McGough they were going to win. And they did,…

2022-07-04T03:20:58Z

Hockey Things: What Caught Our Eye (July 4 Edition)

3Ice is making headlines, Johnny Gaudreau's dominance as a kid gets brought back up and Ryan McDonagh is now king of the summer press conference. Take a look at three fun moments from the past week.

2022-07-04T19:30:56Z

Report: Celtics re-signing Sam Hauser to three-year contract

The Celtics added a 3-point-shooting forward ready to help in Danilo Gallinari.

2022-07-05T00:07:20Z

DP World Tour suspensions temporarily stayed for Ian Poulter, Adrian Otaegui, Justin Harding, which could allow them to play in 2022 Genesis Scottish Open

LIV Golf Series golfers Ian Poulter, Adrian Otaegui and Justin Harding just might play in the 2022 Genesis Scottish Open after all. The three golfers are members of the upstart LIV circuit and subsequently were suspended by the DP World Tour. However, on Monday,…

2022-07-04T21:51:21Z

Alexia Putellas and the five UWCL stars to watch at UEFA Women’s Euro 2022

Some of the biggest names in women's football will take part in this year's tournament.

2022-07-04T18:58:24Z

Athletes and sports figures who have died in 2022

Athletes and sports figures who have died in 2022

2022-06-23T20:28:55Z

Gennadiy Golovkin trainer 'not worried' about GGG's age (40) going into Canelo Alvarez fight

One common theme going into the third fight between Canelo Alvarez and Gennadiy Golovkin on September 17 is Triple-G’s age, 40. Of course, it’s natural to wonder whether Golovkin has declined, particularly because he has seemed at least somewhat vulnerable in recent…

2022-07-04T02:52:19Z

U.S. women's national team all-time leading goal scorers

Here are the top all-time leading goal scorers for the U.S. women's national soccer team.

2018-10-11T05:55:41Z

Brittney Griner detainment in Russia timeline: What we know about Phoenix Mercury star's legal situation entering 2022 WNBA season

The WNBA began a new season on May 6, but one major off-the-court storyline looms large over the 2022 campaign. Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has been detained in Russia for months, and it is unclear when she will be able to return to the United States. The 31-year-old, who has played for UMMC Ekaterinburg in the Russian Premier League durin...

2022-05-06T10:15:22Z

Giants catcher Curt Casali suffers oblique strain

During the sixth inning, Curt Casali was in discomfort after taking a swing and had to leave the game before finishing his plate appearance.

2022-07-05T02:35:58Z

Twins OF Byron Buxton's highlight catch starts first 8-5 triple play in recorded MLB history

Sometimes, you go to the ballpark and see something that has never been seen before. Like the Minnesota Twins turning a kind of triple play that has never been recorded in MLB history. Facing the Chicago White Sox with no outs and men on first and second in the seventh inning, Twins pitcher Griffin Jax gave up what looked like a tiebreaking three-r...

2022-07-05T02:52:20Z

The change-of-scenery QBs who started the Super Bowl

Here are the QBs to have played elsewhere prior to starting in a Super Bowl.

2022-02-08T19:43:13Z

Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest: Best photos from Joey Chestnut's 2022 win

Check out the top shots from the 2022 competition.

2022-07-04T17:05:36Z

ESPN posts Derek Jeter documentary billboard outside Fenway Park

You may have heard ESPN has a Derek Jeter docuseries on the way called "The Captain." Some Boston Red Sox fans definitely know that now. ESPN's marketing team decided to promote the series by erecting a billboard right outside of Fenway Park in Boston, with nothing but some text and Jeter's enormous face. This is currently outside of Fenway Park. G...

2022-07-05T02:37:20Z