Sarah Strong was sensational. Azzi Fudd was the Most Outstanding Player. But in so many ways, UConn’s NCAA championship win over South Carolina on Sunday was about Paige Bueckers. Win or lose, Bueckers was playing the final game of a storied and sometimes tumultuous UConn career. The former prep sensation burst on to the NCAA … Read more
WVU G Sencire Harris Transfers to Cincinnati (Photo by Ben Queen, USA Today) Portal season has officially arrived for Cincinnati as they land their second transfer portal addition within the last hour. Moments ago, former West Virginia guard Sencire Harris announced on social media that he will be transferring to Cincinnati. Harris started his career … Read more
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — This time, Azzi Fudd was healthy. And she made a big difference for UConn. Fudd was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Final Four after leading the Huskies to the program’s 12th national championship. The dynamic guard scored 24 points during Sunday’s 82-59 victory over South Carolina in the title … Read more
Whether you’re against the “Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh” narrative or all for it, it’s an easy assumption to make that both sides of the coin are likely sick of the waiting game—and ESPN insider Jeremy Fowler may have a less-than-ideal update on the situation. After discussing what the Titans, Browns, and Giants are rumored to … Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates fans wearing Roberto Clemente jersey sit by a statue paying tribute to the Hall of Famer outside PNC Park. (Photo by Justin Berl/MLB Photos via Getty Images) (Justin Berl via Getty Images) A tribute to Pittsburgh Pirates legend Roberto Clemente that adorned the right-field wall at PNC Park was taken down and replaced … Read more
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kris Bubic took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals won their first series of the season with a 4-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. Bubic (2-0) allowed five hits, walked one and struck out eight in 6 2/3 innings. His streak of 12 … Read more
DETROIT (AP) — Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run double to cap Detroit’s three-run rally in the ninth inning and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday. Torkelson’s one-out hit off Jordan Leasure (0-1) followed a bases-loaded walk by Andy Ibáñez. John Brebbia (1-0) got the win with one inning … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso hit a go-ahead single in the third inning and the New York Mets beat Toronto 2-1 on Sunday for their first series sweep of the Blue Jays in 24 years. New York extended its winning streak to four by taking three in a row from the Blue Jays. The … Read more
ESPN sports writer Bill Connelly ranked the top 90 college football quarterbacks in the 21st century. Three Georgia Bulldogs quarterbacks made the list, but there was one major name snubbed from the rankings (but earning honorable mention recognition). Honorable Mention: Matthew Stafford Stafford didn’t make the list, probably due to lack of attempts at Georgia, … Read more
The Los Angeles Lakers’ road to the playoffs will continue to severely test them when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. It will be the first of two games against the Thunder for them in a span of less than 60 hours. The Thunder, who have the NBA’s best record at 64-13, are … Read more