data-mm-id=”_et6mq57e4″>Though the call-ups of vaunted pitching prospects Casey Mize and Tarik Skubal garnered most of the attention — and for good reason — it's the position player the Detroit Tigers are baptizing by Major League fire who has been the most productive of the trio. Isaac Paredes, a 21-year-old third baseman, has five hits in his last six at-bats and has reached base in all but one of his last eight plate appearances. Paredes made his debut on April 17 and promptly collected a two-RBI single in his second at-bat. From the very first time he stepped in the box, it was clear he felt comfortable. His eye is impeccable and the way he takes close but not entirely hittable pitches is something one would expect for a 10-year veteran. The righthander has drawn four base…
data-mm-id=”_k5mjhvmgl”>The Miami Heat were clicking. In the opening minutes of Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler and his teammates were on fire. They raced to a 23-10 lead with 5:38 remaining in the opening quarter, forcing the Los Angeles Lakers into an early timeout. The buzz was palpable as it was clear Miami could hang with the big boys from LA. Then reality set in and the Lakers looked like a championship team. That early run was the high point of a profoundly disappointing night for the Heat. Los Angeles answered that early onslaught with a 21-8 run of its own and actually led at the end of the first quarter, then 65-48 at halftime. It was barely a contest after that. The Lakers took Miami's best punch and never seemed rattled. Instead, they walked right on throug…
data-mm-id=”_3zuqo594z”>Alabama won the College Football National Championship on Monday night with a 52-24 win over Ohio State. After the game, Alabama students took to the streets and celebrated, but did so in exceptionally close quarters and most were maskless. Twitter was quick to react to the crowd, and it wasn't lost on anyone that it was happening in the middle of a global pandemic that has caused 375,000 deaths in the United States alone. Here's what the scene looked like:Alabama Crimson Tide fans flood the streets of Tuscaloosa after the team secured its 18th national title. pic.twitter.com/k9UCH8BC4m— James Benedetto (@james_benedetto) January 12, 2021 pic.twitter.com/V4BZ0f7Rv9— Allison R (@Allymae11) January 12, 2021More pics and video available pic.twitter.co…
data-mm-id=”_x032fh5td”>Building statues of former athletes can be tricky. Only the all-time greats are honored with a statue, no matter what the sport, but not every athlete has a signature stance or pose that makes building a statue easy. Michael Jordan, for example, has the Jumpman logo that is inseparable from his entire legacy as a player and thus the Chicago Bulls had an immediate and easy vision for his statue. Shaq, on the other hand, didn't really have a particular signature move and so the Lakers had to get creative with his likeness in statue form. Dirk Nowitzki is a similar case to Jordan. He is an all-time great and the best player in Dallas Mavericks history. He also has a signature pose– the one-legged fadeaway, synonymous with who he was during his career. Yet, th…
data-mm-id=”_m3ea5v1t6″>LeBron James coached his son Bryce's team at the 2023 Nike EYBL Peach Jam Basketball Tournament over the weekend. While the event was highlighted by some of the top prospects in the country, LeBron was able to briefly steal the show in what might have been his coaching debut. One TikTok user put together a compilation of LeBron on the sideline doing a number of classic coach things like drawing on a clipboard, talking to players and complaining to a referee. It was all very LeBron.These highlights of LeBron James coaching at Peach Jam are too funny 😂(via: brentwilson771 TikTok) pic.twitter.com/9BuV1Rq3A9— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) July 9, 2023The highlight for me was clearly LeBron arguing his case to the one referee who could not belie…
data-mm-id=”_6p5cnww2g”>Trent Williams may be the best offensive lineman in football and he's an integral part of the immensely talented and diverse San Francisco 49ers offensive attack. So Niners fans everywhere held their breath when he went down during the first quarter of today's game against the Cleveland Browns with a lower leg injury sustained when defensive lineman Shelby Harris rolled over on him. After staying on the ground for a little bit, Williams was able to make it over to the sideline and his return is questionable. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel also just sustained an injury and his return is questionable.Hoping the best for Trent! pic.twitter.com/rt24I0RfVR— Ian Valentino (@NFLDraftStudy) October 15, 2023Watching Williams rules and basic human decency means ro…
data-mm-id=”_s8brzo1h1″>We've had a lot to talk about this week regarding officiating in the NFL, not to be outdone, NBA officials must have felt left out. Early in the Denver Nuggets face-off with the Chicago Bulls Tuesday night, reigning league MVP Nikola Jokic was ejected for mildly arguing a no-call. To make matters worse, it was Serbian Heritage Night in Chicago. Jokic is probably the most famous Serbian on the planet. Check this out, even Bulls announcers Adam Amin a Stacey King couldn't believe it:Nikola Jokic is immediately ejected from the Bulls-Nuggets for arguing a no-call and even Bulls announcers Adam Amin and Stacey King are in disbelief."The people didn't come to see the officials, let's be honest, they came to see the players."It's Ser…
data-mm-id=”_rgjc5r7xq”>The Dallas Cowboys fell on their face Sunday, getting hammered by the Green Bay Packers 48-32 in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs. There is a ton of speculation that head coach Mike McCarthy will be fired after another playoff disappointment. Soon after the game, owner Jerry Jones refused to endorse his head coach. Jones sounded dejected after the loss and certainly hinted that big changes may be in store for the franchise. Here's what he had to say:Jerry Jones with a lot to say, including that "he's floored" by Sunday's loss to the Packers but hasn't thought about what it means long term for anyone, specifically Mike McCarthy and Dak Prescott. pic.twitter.com/H8tkEJYxOE— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) January 15, 2024If y…
data-mm-id=”_4z4dq0nre”>Slated to be on his couch instead of the sidelines during the upcoming NFL season after parting ways with the New England Patriots in January and failing to land another coaching job in pro football, Bill Belichick has already gotten back into the game by landing a plethora of media jobs, including a weekly appearance with Pat McAfee that's already led to some controversy. Already forever tied to former Patriots quarterback Tom Brady after their two decades of dominance over the NFL in New England, Belichick is taking on an additional media role that will further link him to the seven-time Super Bowl winner.With Brady's blessing, Belichick is adding a spot on the Let's Go podcast with veteran broadcaster Jim Gray to go with his previous media obli…
data-mm-id=”_yxn3sjq7f”>The Los Angeles Rams and the San Fransisco 49ers will square off in a Week 3 NFC divisional matchup on Sunday at SoFi Stadium.The Rams are reeling after one of the toughest defeats of Week 2, falling to the Arizona Cardinals by a score of 41-10. Adding to their struggles, the Rams have suffered two significant blows to their offense, losing standout wide receivers Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua to injuries. With these key players sidelined, the Rams will face an uphill battle as they look to regroup and pull off a win on Sunday.WATCH: 49ers vs. Rams Live | Stream free on FuboThe 49ers are dealing with significant injuries on offense as well, including running back Christian McCaffrey, who has been placed on IR, and wide receiver Deebo Samuel is still listed as doubt…