On Saturday night, MLB star Shohei Ohtani added yet another feather to his proverbial cap. The Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter achieved his 20th stolen base of the season in a matchup against the San Diego Padres. Because Ohtani had already notched 41 home runs in 2021 going into Saturday’s game, that placed him squarely […]
Why Roughing The Passer Is One Of The NFL’s Most Controversial Rules
In Saturday’s preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills, there was a hit so big that it made headlines. It was the fourth quarter, and newly signed Bears quarterback Justin Fields had just received the ball off the snap. As he looked up for a pass, only a couple second passed before Bills’ linebacker […]
The Little League World Series Returns on August 19
After a year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Little League Baseball World Series is scheduled to return this week. The annual tournament was planned to arrive with much fanfare, but some of the excitement was tamped down last week after an announcement regarding attendance. Learn more about this international tournament and what’s in […]
U.S. Men’s Soccer Wins CONCACAF Gold Cup, USWNT Gold Medal Dreams Dashed
U.S. soccer fans just experienced some serious highs and lows in a period of under 24 hours. First, the U.S. men’s national soccer team defeated Mexico to take home the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Las Vegas on Sunday night. But in the early hours of Monday morning, half a world away in Tokyo, the U.S. women’s […]
Collin Morikawa Wins Second Major Title at The Open
Securing a win at The Open on Sunday was just the latest highlight in American golfer Collin Morikawa’s impressive and unrelenting rise to the top of the golf world. It was also a historic win, especially considering Morikawa’s young age—and the fact that it was his first time at the British Open. His pro career, […]
MLB Home Run Derby Returns, Pete Alonso Takes The Crown
Monday night marked the return of the MLB Home Run Derby, an exciting lead-up to the MLB All-Star Game set for Tuesday evening. After the event was canceled in 2020 due to COVID concerns, baseball fans were thrilled to watch some of the league’s top hitters battle it out. The matchup pitted reigning Home Run […]
Tokyo Olympics Will Be Spectator-Free Due to COVID Concerns
On Thursday, International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Japanese organizers announced that all spectators would be barred from attending the Tokyo Olympic Games. The change comes as Japan issued a state of emergency due to the spread of coronavirus in the country. Though the announcement from Olympics Minister Tamayo Marukawa is sure to upset fans who had been looking forward […]
Devin Booker Records First Career Triple-Double In Western Conference Finals
In a high-scoring matchup on Sunday, the Phoenix Suns took down the Los Angeles Clippers in a 120-114 victory. Although it was only Game 1 of the NBA’s Western Conference Finals, it set the tone for what is sure to be a heated playoff run between the two teams. While the score remained close throughout […]
England Showcases A Fresh Twist On The Set Piece With “Inside” Throw-In
The throw-in is an often-overlooked element of the game of soccer. In most cases, a throw-in isn’t a game changer or even a particularly exciting part of the match. But when it’s used properly—or even unexpectedly—it has the potential to set players up for a great pass or shot on goal. That’s exactly what happened […]
NASCAR Updates Rules After Logano Crash To Slow Cars On Superspeedways
NASCAR driver Joey Logano’s crash at Talladega on April 25 is creating a ripple effect in the motorsport’s rulebook. With high speeds at play in the dangerous crash, officials have decided to revisit the regulations and make a few changes to increase driver safety. While the updates are positive in terms of protecting NASCAR race participants, the […]
