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#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Jim Gott

#CardCorner: 1988 Topps Jim Gott kkundahl Sat, 2026-10-24 10:50 Selected by the Blue Jays in the 1981 Rule 5 Draft, Jim Gott transitioned from starting pitcher to reliever with the Pirates and became a successful set-up man and stopper. Craig Muder As future Hall of Fame manager Jim Leyland worked to revive the Pittsburgh Pirates in the late 1980s, one of the final pieces of the puzzle was finding a reliable closer. Then on Aug. 3, 1987, the Pirates made a seemingly unde...

Bucs Nearing Unwelcome Record

Here are ugly numbers that aptly represent an ugly team with an ugly record. Since the Bucs’ bye week last season, KitKat-eating Bucs coach Todd Bowles is 3-12 through 15 games. Here is the record of some other Bucs coaches […] The post Bucs Nearing Unwelcome Record appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .

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3 keys to victory: Michigan Football vs Indiana

The reigning national champions are in town, as No. 6 Indiana will play Michigan at The Big House on Saturday. The Hoosiers won the teams’ most recent matchup in 2024 after Michigan won 27 of the previous 28 meetings, including a historic streak from 1988-2019. Michigan is looking to extend Indiana’s losing streak to two […]

Alexander Volkov believes heavyweight belt lost meaning with Ciryl Gane vs. Josh Hokit at UFC 334

The UFC has dominated the MMA market in to the point that becoming champion in the organization means, in the eyes of the vast majority of fans, that you are the undisputed world’s best in that weight class. For heavyweight veteran Alexander Volkov, that understanding has shifted as of late. Volkov hoped to compete for […]

Hansi Flick talks Barcelona’s plan for Kylian Mbappe and warns of Real Madrid’s set-piece threat ahead of El Clasico

Hansi Flick spoke about the importance of a strong defensive performance as Barcelona get ready for the first El Clásico of the season against Real Madrid at Camp Nou on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, the coach spoke about the threat of Kylian Mbappé and how Barça’s two center-backs, Pau Cubarsí and […]

Game Preview: Nashville Predators @ Pittsburgh Penguins 10/24/2026

Who: Nashville Predators (3-3-3, 9 points, 7th Central Division) @ Pittsburgh Penguins (4-6-1, 9 points, 6th place Metropolitan Division) When: 7:00 p.m. ET How to Watch: Locally televised game on Sportsnet Pittsburgh and Scripps, streaming for out of market at ESPN+ Pens’ Path Ahead: The Penguins have a rare stretch of four days off before returning Thursday for another […]

“Regretting This Move”: Seahawks Put On Blast for Letting Kenneth Walker III Join Chiefs as They Lose RB to Injury

The Kansas City Chiefs knew very well what they were getting in RB Kenneth Walker III when they signed him. Six weeks into the 2026 regular season, the Chiefs have emerged as a force to be reckoned with, thanks to Walker. His former team, however, the Seattle Seahawks, are likely regretting their decision not to […] The post “Regretting This Move”: Seahawks Put On Blast for Letting Kenneth Walker III Join Chiefs as They Lose RB to Injury appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Raptors vs. Wizards: Collin Murray-Boyles’s defense changed the game

The Raptors had to grind out an ugly win in Washington. While they led the entire way, and led by as much as 17 points in the 1st half, the Raptors felt into a dry spell offensively, and fouled way too much, which opened the door for this new-look Wizards team to make a comeback. ... Read more The post Raptors vs. Wizards: Collin Murray-Boyles’s defense changed the game first appeared on Raptors Republic .

Private Equity May Need to Shift Focus to Find Scale in Sports

Today’s guest columnist is Chris Russo, CEO of Fifth Generation Sports. While much attention has been paid to private equity investment in professional teams, PE interest now spans the entire sports ecosystem, including events, agencies, technology, media, youth sports and consumer products. But firms seeking investments in the broader sports ecosystem repeatedly encounter the same […]