Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar warms up at a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 27th at CoolToday Park in North Port. Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar has been suspended for 80 games without pay for violating MLB’s Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension takes effect immediately. Profar, 32, tested positive for the performance-enhancing…
Feb 12, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR president Steve Phelps during Daytona 500 media day at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Steve Phelps was named NASCAR’s first commissioner on Monday with a mission focused on “strategic growth and international expansion.” Phelps, 62, had been serving as president of NASCAR since…
Jun 18, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings first round draft pick J.J. McCarthy throws out the ceremonial first pitch in a game between the Minnesota Twins and Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images When the 2025 regular season begins, the Minnesota Vikings envision J.J. McCarthy as their QB1. But…
Right off the top, the average hoop-head with a good memory might recall that was the year Rick Pitino coached Louisville to a title, later erased due to a sex scandal. Unless you’re a fan of one of these teams, it’s a lot tougher to name No. 4 seeds Michigan and Syracuse and No. 9…
Mar 29, 2025; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl (29) and Calgary Flames forward Joel Farabee (86) battle for a loose puck during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images The vast majority of hockey people would grab Connor McDavid if they could choose one player to build their…
Nov 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Panthers head coach Frank Reich watches his team play against the Chicago Bears in the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images Stanford hired former NFL head coach Frank Reich to be the Cardinal’s interim coach for the 2025 season Monday. Reich replaces Troy Taylor,…
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) fight for position in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Phoenix superstar Kevin Durant suffered a left ankle sprain and Jalen Green scored 33 points to lead the visiting Houston…
Mar 30, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images The Utah Jazz visit the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night in a game that both front offices would probably prefer to lose. The…
Mar 18, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich (37) and catcher Adley Rutschman (35) talk at the end of the top of the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images An uptick in offense will be one of the first orders…
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets have won 12 of their past 13 games and can’t even claim to be the hottest team in the NBA. It’s not the…