PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates are looking for ways to improve their bullpen, but a recent signing doesn’t address those issues. The Pirates signed right-handed pitcher Yunior Marte to a minor league contract on June 7, according to the transactions log, optionining him to the Florida Complex League (FCL) Pirates at rookie-level ball. Marte previously … Read more
Soccer is the quintessential team sport, but sometimes its defining moments are fueled by individual genius. As the ultimate stage for such solo brilliance, the World Cup—soccer’s most prestigious tournament—has often been defined by the sparkle of one player, rising above expectation to conjure their magic in front of a global audience. Nearly a century … Read more
For the final time before a one-week break after five consecutive weekends of racing and one of testing, IndyCar returned to oval racing Saturday night for the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. After Alex Palou’s victory in Detroit and pole position on Saturday, it seemed that his advantage in the championship would continue to extend over … Read more
On Saturday afternoon the Orioles trailed by two runs in the top of the eighth at Toronto and their best player, Gunnar Henderson, as powerful as anyone in baseball, fouled off a bunt attempt to open the inning. It didn’t work out, though he ended up hitting a single anyway, but revealed so much about … Read more
The showdown between Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers is inevitable. That was Aiyuk’s message to the 49ers in a video he posted on social media on Sunday. He’s going to whoop them with a belt — metaphorically, of course — when they inevitably release him and he signs with the Washington Commanders and faces them … Read more
The Ole Miss Rebels are on their way to the Men’s College World Series for the first time since winning it all in 2022. The Rebels have gone undefeated thus far in NCAA Tournament play, sweeping their action in the Lincoln Regional and Auburn Super Regional. The ticket was finally punched for Ole Miss on … Read more
All eyes are on the obviously colossal question for Virginia football —can the Cavaliers reach the College Football Playoff? Other big topics include the ACC title race against Miami, SMU, and others, or earning the best bowl bid possible. But behind the elephants in the room, there are a few storylines flying under the radar. … Read more
If you’re a long-shot player trying to make the roster for the Seattle Seahawks, EDGE is probably the best position you could be. It’s within the realm of possibility that you make a positive impression this offseason, deter the team from making a signing or trade of a veteran rusher, and end up playing at … Read more
Any Notre Dame football fan, or Penn State fan for that matter, remembers the Orange Bowl thriller from January of 2025 that sent the Fighting Irish to the National Championship game. It was just before that game was played though, that then-Penn State head coach James Franklin ruffled the feathers of Notre Dame head coach … Read more
Following the 2025 NBA Finals, Oklahoma City Thunder star guard/forward Jalen Williams was nothing short of a hero. The wing fought and played through a torn wrist ligament the entire postseason, capping off his strong run with a 40-point game to lead the Thunder to a crucial win in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. … Read more