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Gervonta Davis knocks out Ryan Garcia with body shot in 7th
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Gervonta Davis left uppercut to Ryan Garcia didn’t seem to do much damage initially. Garcia remained on his feet before backing up a few steps. Then he went to his right knee, and suddenly a highly anticipated boxing match was over, the lightweight bout ending at 1:44 of the seventh round Saturday night. “I didn’t think that body shot would end it, but
Column: Another domino falls on road to MLB expansion
The Oakland Athletics will be packing their bags for Las Vegas, a long-expected move that will affect baseball’s fandom far beyond those two cities. MLB is now a significant step closer to expansion, which will bring two more long-overdue franchises into the big leagues while also necessitating the creation of eight new minor-league teams around the country. When the Athletics tidy up the multi-billion-dollar details in Sin
Detroit Lions: Crafting a Winning Future in the NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions have found themselves in a promising position as they approach the NFL Draft, following their first winning season since 2017. Quarterback Jared Goff led the team to an impressive eight victories in the last ten games, filling the team and fans with hope for the future. Detroit's draft strategy, led by General Manager Brad Holmes, will be crucial for sustaining this newfound momentum. With
Michigan State Football Season Expectations
Michigan State football has the hardest schedule in the Big Ten in 2023 and the second-hardest in the NCAA. MSU's opponents have a combined record of 96-57 with a win percentage of 62.7%. On top of that, eight of the teams they play had winning records last season, which is the most for a team on a Big Ten team's schedule. It won't be an easy road
Detroit Lions Mock Draft 3.0: Rounding out the roster in the first three rounds
The NFL Draft is less than a week away. The biggest day of the offseason kicks off the festivities on Thursday, April 27 at 8 p.m. EST. The Detroit Lions enter the draft with nine selections, including four in the top 55. General manager Brad Holmes took an aggressive approach to free agency. Detroit addressed most of its major needs early in the negotiating period. Most notably,
Purdy’s success could open door for other QBs in NFL draft
"Purdy’s success could open door for other QBs in NFL draft" SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Jake Haener bristles when asked about the obvious comparison to fellow experienced but undersized quarterback Brock Purdy. “I just feel like Brock is different. I’m different. There’s different things that we do in our games,” said Haener, the former Fresno State star. “Brock did a lot of really good things. Super
Black softball coaches at Michigan State, Illinois make history
Tyra Perry of Illinois and Sharonda McDonald-Kelley of Michigan State will meet in a three-game series this weekend that is believed to be the first time two Black female coaches have squared off in Power Five softball. The Spartans were scheduled to play three games at Illinois, starting with Friday’s opener. “I think it’s great that we’re evolving and becoming more diverse in our sport,” Perry said.
Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, Angels beat Royals 2-0
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani struck out the side on 12 pitches in the first inning Friday night, throwing sweepers that broke horizontally like Frisbees and punctuating them with a 98.7-mph fastball. Angels manager Phil Nevin said he had never seen an inning more dominant during his nearly three decades in the big leagues. Ohtani remained far too much for the Kansas City Royals to handle
Orioles finally allow a run, but Detroit Tigers lose 2-1 anyway
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Baltimore Orioles showed off more of their speed on the bases — this time from an unlikely source. Ryan Mountcastle hustled home from third in the bottom of the ninth inning, scoring on Adam Frazier’s grounder to give the Orioles their fourth straight victory, 2-1 over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night. Mountcastle hit a one-out single off Jason Foley (0-1), then went to third
Burns vs. Muhammad On Short Notice! Latest UFC Fight News
UFC President Dana White went live on all social media platforms to announce the latest fight news. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/1649211757435539457?s=20 Gilbert Burns vs. Belal Muhammad Welterweights Gilbert Burns and Belal Muhammad both agreed to fight at UFC 288. The fight will be a five-round co-main event that will take place in just around two weeks. Gilbert Burns has been very active and has already fought twice in 2023.
Tyler Bertuzzi is Who we Thought He Was
While Tyler Bertuzzi was in Detroit being Dylan Larkin’s wingman, one thing stood out. This guy is going be great come playoff time. Bertuzzi plays with a grit and an edge. He’s an old school type in a new and softer league. He’s not a true pest. But you’ll get sick of playing against him. But he also backs it up by being highly skilled. Which is
Post-Jamo Suspension, Detroit Lions Still Kings of the North?
On Friday, the NFL announced the suspensions of four Detroit Lions players, including former first-round WR Jameson Williams, for violating the league's gambling policy. Williams will miss the first six games of the 2023 season, depleting the Lions of a dynamic offensive weapon. While the news comes as a complete surprise, the Lions still have their eyes set on winning the NFC North for the first time
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