Chris Mortensen, a distinguished journalist known for his coverage of the NFL for ESPN over a span of more than three decades, passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday. Mortensen was an integral part of ESPN, where he made significant contributions to the network’s NFL shows and “SportsCenter.” His legacy includes breaking major
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At the NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy made history by running the fastest 40-yard dash ever recorded. Worthy, the last player to showcase his speed during the on-field workouts for wide receivers and quarterbacks, clocked in at an impressive 4.21 seconds. This official time surpassed the previous record set by
The NCAA recently made a decision to halt investigations into booster-backed collectives or third parties making name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation deals with Division I athletes following a courtroom loss. This decision was communicated to member schools by NCAA President Charlie Baker, who stated that the Division I Board of Directors directed enforcement staff
The Minnesota Vikings made the decision to release running back Alexander Mattison after five seasons with the team, signaling an end to his time with the organization. This move comes after a disappointing year for Mattison, who struggled to secure the starting job following the departure of longtime lead back Dalvin Cook. Despite starting 13
Despite sustaining a knee injury just four days prior, Kyle Filipowski made a remarkable comeback to the starting lineup for Duke’s game against Louisville. Finishing the game with 9 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists, the sophomore standout proved his determination and resilience on the court. Filipowski, a preseason Associated Press All-American, faced adversity head-on
Tuesday marked a significant day in Glendale, Arizona, as Shohei Ohtani made his spring debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Despite not having a full house, those in attendance were treated to an electrifying show, especially in Ohtani’s final at-bat. The moment was nothing short of magical as Ohtani crushed a two-run home run into
In a surprising turn of events, Mexico secured a historic victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup. This triumph marked only the second time that Mexico had managed to best its rival in a competitive match. With goals from Lizbeth Ovalle and Mayra Pelayo, Mexico emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
The upcoming free agency market for running backs is shaping up to be one of the most star-studded in recent history. Key players such as Josh Jacobs, Saquon Barkley, and Tony Pollard are all expected to hit the market, presenting teams with a wealth of options to bolster their backfield. The Las Vegas Raiders, New
The recent news about center fielder Cody Bellinger signing a three-year, $80 million contract with the Cubs has sent shockwaves through the MLB world. This agreement marks the end of a prolonged free agency for Bellinger, who put up impressive numbers during the 2023 season with Chicago. The deal includes opt-outs after the first and
The NBA game between the Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans took a chaotic turn when a scuffle broke out early in the fourth quarter. Miami’s Jimmy Butler, along with Thomas Bryant, Naji Marshall, and Jose Alvarado, were all ejected after the incident. Butler defended his actions, claiming he was merely trying to protect Kevin