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Connecticut Sun Coach Issues Blunt Response to Caitlin Clark's Early Struggles

Caitlin Clark entered the WNBA with unprecedented expectations set in front of her. And through her first two regular-season games, the No. 1 overall pick has struggled to live up to that hype. That being said, Clark still has plenty of time to make her adjustments to the WNBA level. Clark opened ...

Fury Two-Hands Usyk, Security Intervenes

Tyson Fury vs. Oleksandr Usyk face off video, chaotic staredown ahead of their WBC, WBA, IBF, and WBO heavyweight title fight this Sat. night (May 18, 2024) at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Sabrina Ionescu Has Fair Assessment Of Caitlin Clark's First Two Games

On Thursday night, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever were blown out at home by the New York Liberty. Breanna Stewart led the charge for the Liberty with 31 points and 10 rebounds. Sabrina Ionescu chipped in with 14 points. Following the Liberty's impressive win over the Fever, Ionescu ...

Paul Skenes Made MLB History In Second Career Start

Paul Skenes is breathtakingly good. There is really no word to express how good and dominant he looked on Friday, as he dismantled the Chicago Cubs for six long and merciless innings. Skenes walked just one and struck out 11 Cubs, but perhaps most importantly, he didn’t allow any runs or even a single hit. He was at 100 pitches after the sixth, and that’s why leaving him in to try and get the no-hitter was out of the question. The Cubs just had...

WNBA fans make a point after Clark struggled against New York Liberty

Indiana were thrashed 102-66. Caitlin Clark's early days in the WNBA have been challenging, but there's optimism for her future. In their home opener, the Indiana Fever faced a tough defeat, losing 102-66 to the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This game leaves the Fever at 0-2 after facing two strong teams, the Liberty and the Connecticut Sun. Struggled in her first two WNBA games Clark encountered difficulties with fouls and ended...

Justin Verlander Landing Spots: MLB insider names two 'top contenders' for All-Star pitcher

Justin Verlander, the legendary pitcher of the Houston Astros, is facing an uncertain future.

LPGA Tour Release Statement After 10 Players Withdraw From Mizuho Americas Open

The LPGA Tour has explained players have withdrawn because of either injury or illness, and stresses it is monitoring the situation

Caitlin Clark breaks unbelievable WNBA record in her debut with the Indiana Fever

Caitlin Clark just made her WNBA debut with the Indiana Fever and she is already making history by breaking an astonishing league record. Caitlin Clark is the biggest star in the WNBA nowadays. The point guard of the Indiana Fever continues making history, and she has now broken an astonishing league record with only one game played. Earlier this year, the Indiana Fever was able to select who is probably the best player in college basketball...

10 most underrated NBA players right now, including one big surprise

8 Things to Know About Cameron Brink After Her WNBA Debut

Find out how the second overall draft pick made her way to the bigs.

Maple Leafs name new head coach

The Toronto Maple Leafs already have a new head coach.

PGA Tour pros offer perspective on PGA Championship entrance debacle

An interesting morning at the PGA Championship caused a lot of PGA Tour players to alter entrance plans.

Top 5 Trade Destinations for Jimmy Butler this Offseason

Jimmy Butler's relationship with the Heat has taken a negative turn, so these five teams should look to make a deal to acquire Butler's services this offseason.

Becky Lynch’s WWE contract is about to expire. Her next one should make history.

While most industry observers don’t think there’s much chance the decorated WWE star will leave the company when her current deal ends at the end of May, they do believe she’ll be the new highest-paid woman in wrestling history regardless of where she signs next.

Lou Holtz Addresses Harrison Butker’s Polarizing Speech

Former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz stands by Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker's head-turning commencement speech. The post Lou Holtz Addresses Harrison Butker’s Polarizing Speech appeared first on Heavy.com.

Juanita ‘Lightnin’ Epton, who worked all 66 Daytona 500s, dead at age 103

Juanita “Lightnin” Epton, who has worked at every Daytona 500, died Thursday at the age of 103. Epton — whose name adorns the Daytona International Speedway ticket office — was behind the ticket window for the first-ever iconic NASCAR race in 1959. “Lightnin’ Epton and her husband Joe were part of my mom and dad Bill and Anne France’s team from the early days of NASCAR,” NASCAR CEO Jim France said in a statement. “They were scoring races,...

Diana Taurasi clarifies comments on Caitlin Clark

Diana Taruasi made headlines during the NCAA tournament as one of the loudest WNBA athlete voices doubting Caitlin Clark and her ability to dominate in the pros immediately. While the basketball world dreamed of incredible heights for the deep-shooting rookie, Taurasi used an alternate broadcast of the Final Four to pump the brakes ahead of Clark’s rookie season in the W. In an interview on Bickley & Marotta in Phoenix on Friday following...

Rory McIlroy Shines in PGA Championship Amid Personal Turmoil

Rory McIlroy excels at the PGA Championship in Round 1 with a 5-under 66, despite personal challenges. Follow his journey as he aims for another Major.

Rookie Nolan Siegel flips during Indy 500 Fast Friday practice

Trouble for 19-year-old Nolan Siegel at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The IndyCar rookie went for a flip in the Indy 500 practice session. Siegel is among the group of rookies that includes NASCAR star Kyle Larson in this year’s field. Fast Friday is all about getting dialed in for qualifying. These drivers are flying on the track, with a few reachi...

Indy 500: Herta sets quickest lap at 234.974mph, Newgarden tops four-lap average

Colton Herta unleashed the quickest single-lap run, while Josef Newgarden put together a stout four-lap effort on Fast Friday ahead of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500.

Tiger Woods will miss 2024 PGA Championship cut thanks to horrendous three-hole stretch on Friday

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Tiger Woods is heading home early. The 15-time major champion will miss the weekend cut at the 2024 PGA Championship after a lackluster 6-over 77 on Friday in the second round at Valhalla Golf Club that was doomed from the start. Woods walked…

SportsGrid's NBA Mock Draft 2.0: Where Does Atlanta Turn?

The NBA regular season has wrapped up, so as the lottery teams look ahead and eliminated playoff teams look to add pieces, here is our NBA Mock Draft 2.0.

LPGA: Rose Zhang not alone; multiple players withdraw from Liberty National event

Multiple players joined Rose Zhang and withdrew from the Mizuho Americas Open at Liberty National due to suspicious illness.

Watch Tyson Fury shove Oleksandr Usyk in heated final faceoff ahead of historic title fight

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk got physical in their final staredown ahead of Saturday’s monster battle for the undisputed heavyweight title.

Rams News: Who Won the Matthew Stafford-Jared Goff Trade?

Expert analyst Dan Patrick revisits the blockbuster NFL trade after three seasons to crown the true victor of the Stafford-Goff exchange.

3 teams who were absolutely screwed by the NFL schedule, and 3 who weren’t

The NFL hates the Steelers for this schedule.

Sue Bird points out disrespect to WNBA veterans amid Fever rookie Caitlin Clark’s struggles

WNBA legend Sue Bird highlighted the ongoing disrespect towards veteran players amid the early struggles of rookie Caitlin Clark. Bird’s remarks came after Clark’s Indiana Fever faced back-to-back losses to the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty, showcasing the challenges even a celebrated college player faces when transitioning to the professional league. Bird, appearing on […] The post Sue Bird points out disrespect to WNBA veterans amid...

Icons on Ice: The 25 Greatest NHL Players in History

Explore the legendary careers and remarkable achievements of the 25 greatest NHL players in history.

PGA Championship Day 2 Winners and Losers: Collin and Xander Shine, While Two 2023 Major Champions Head Home

Xander Schauffele is one day closer to shedding the major-less label while Jon Rahm and Wyndham Clark are surprisingly heading home.

“I thought he got out of the way” - Vince Carter wasn’t aware he jumped over 7’2” Frederic Weis

Vince Carter soared over 7'2" Frederic Weis creating one of basketball's most iconic dunks, but he wasn't aware of it until later.

Chiefs Cut Championship-Winning Running Back

The Kansas City Chiefs are parting ways with a depth piece that contributed to the team's Super Bowl-winning efforts this past season. Per reports from NFL insider Aaron Wilson, the Chiefs have cut running back La'Mical Perine ahead of OTAs. Perine, 26, signed to the Chiefs' active roster this past Christmas Eve after a few call-ups. Per ProFootbal...

Indy 500 qualifying schedule: Times, TV channels, live streams to watch 2024 time trials

Find out everything you need to know ahead of Indy 500 qualifying.

Vikings game-by-game predictions after 2024 NFL schedule release

The Minnesota Vikings are going through a season of change in 2024. Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter left the organization through free agency, and they were two of the team’s leaders and best players. The team has made multiple changes in the offseason, and perhaps the most important was the drafting of quarterback J.J. McCarthy

2024 PGA Championship missed cuts: Jon Rahm, Wyndham Clark among stars not playing weekend at Valhalla

A number of recent major champions won't be around for the action this weekend in Louisville

Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz could rewrite MLB record books: 'A freak of nature'

Cincinnati shortstop Elly De La Cruz is trending towards baseball's first 100-steal season in nearly 40 years.

John Daly pulls out of PGA Championship after brutal opening round

John Daly, who won the 1991 PGA Championship, withdrew from the 2024 edition at Valhalla, citing an injury.

NHL playoff overtime rules: Postseason hockey bracket brings major change to OT

The 2024 NHL playoffs mean true overtime hockey is back. That means three-on-three play and shootouts are out and there could be some very long games.

Chael Sonnen On Why Conor McGregor Doesn't Even Have A Puncher's Chance Against Michael Chandler At UFC 303

There is no fight that is going to attract contrasting opinions as much as the long awaited return of Conor McGregor at UFC 303. McGregor always generates discussion with anything he does and the fight with Michael Chandler has a lot of levels to dissect. As is always the case with "The Notorious", ...

Tired ESPN analysts get heated on air

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins is many things. On Friday, it appears one of those might have been “fatigued.” ESPN’s Perkins has been busy this NBA season, and during playoff time, that workload has seemingly only increased. The network aired the pivotal Game 6 matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets on Thursday night. Perkins participated in coverage of that game, which didn’t end until pretty late on the East Coast. Then, as...

Fever Coach Christie Sides Visibly Frustrated After Another Blowout Loss

Indiana Fever head coach Christie Sides was clearly annoyed after a 36-point loss to the New York Liberty on Thursday night. Sides kicked off her postgame press conference by calling the Fever's performance "unacceptable," especially since it was their home opener. "We've got to do a ...

Shohei Ohtani's opposite field HR vs. the Reds is ridiculous

Shohei Ohtani tied for the MLB lead in home runs with a ridiculous opposite-field blast.

Jon Rahm's cut streak at majors ends at 18 at PGA Championship

Rahm finished two rounds at even par and will not make the cut at Valhalla Golf Club.

Lisa Bluder shares retirement regret - and it's not failing to win national championship with Iowa

Newly-retired Iowa head coach Lisa Bluder shared what her one regret from retiring from basketball is and it is not the fact that she and the Hawkeyes never won a national title

"I'll miss him": Kyle Petty & Kenny Wallace mourn loss of legendary NASCAR figure

NASCAR veterans Kyle Petty and Kenny Wallace have lamented the sudden demise of Eddie Gossage, the former General Manager and Track President of Texas Motor Speedway.

How many points did Caitlin Clark score last night? What she did in first home game for Fever

Caitlin Clark played her first official home game as a member of the Indiana Fever. So, how did it go?

Knockout! Doumbe Stops Willis In One-Round WAR!

Cedric Doumbe stopped Jaleel Willis in the very first round in the co-main event of Bellator Paris in what was an exciting one-round war.

Tiger Woods tracker: Score and updates for golf icon from Round 1 at PGA Championship

Tiger Woods tees off at the 2024 PGA Championship with his sights set on a fifth title. Here's his final score and more from Round 1.

David Cooke Blazes Through Kohei Takegami in 87 Seconds at ONE Friday Fights 63

Britain's David Cooke prepared a delightful breakfast of violence in a hurry on Friday morning. The latest offering of One Championship's Friday Fights series staged one single MMA bout on the lineup. This curtain-jerker saw Cooke (2-0, 1-0 ONE) put on a quick and exhilarating performance against Kohei Takegami (3-4, 1 NC; 0-1 ONE) in his promotional debut. The 21-year-old Cooke claimed a knockout victory in 87 seconds to open up ONE Friday...

“Big Misunderstanding:” Scottie Scheffler describes surreal PGA Championship round

Scottie Scheffler had an unbelievable day at the PGA Championship, both on and off the golf course.

SmackDown results, live blog: Champion vs. Champion contract signing

Follow along with this week’s episode of SmackDown on FOX, featuring a contract signing between Cody Rhodes and Logan Paul, second round matches in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, and more!