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SEC Breakout Players: Revisiting 2026 preseason prognostications, part 4
To wrap up the series, Joe Healy looks back at his preseason picks for breakout players at Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt.
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#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Tom Paciorek
#CardCorner: 1979 Topps Tom Paciorek kkundahl Sat, 2026-08-08 10:31 One of three brothers who played in the big leagues, Tom Paciorek fought for a decade for a regular gig in the majors before becoming one of the most respected hitters of the early 1980s. Craig Muder Another in the long line of Dodgers prospects from the early 1970s, Tom Paciorek was well into his 30s before he became one of the game’s best bat-to-ball hitters. Those skills kept him in the majors for 18 ...
Atlanta’s Deadline Whiff
With the trade deadline now passed, it’s time for Monday morning quarterbacking. My colleague Anthony Franco already took a look at the Rangers’ underwhelming deadline, in a post for Front Office subscribers. While I agree with Anthony that the lack of moves out of Texas was disappointing, it was almost understandable for me, given their […]
Charlie Villanueva urges Karl-Anthony Towns to take pay cut
Former NBA forward Charlie Villanueva believes Karl-Anthony Towns should follow Jalen Brunson’s example and accept less than his maximum salary to help the New York Knicks keep their championship core together. Speaking on the ToTheBaha podcast, Villanueva directly challenged Towns to sacrifice financially after Brunson previously took a below-market deal to give New York greater […] The post Charlie Villanueva urges Karl-Anthony Towns to take pay cut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Padres Pause Nick Pivetta’s Rehab, May Have Contractual Ramifications
The Padres are pausing Nick Pivetta’s rehab assignment pending further evaluation, manager Craig Stammen told reporters (including AJ Cassavell of MLB.com). Pivetta departed in the middle of his first inning of his rehab assignment with Low-A Lake Elsinore on Tuesday. It’s not entirely clear what happened, as the veteran starter was able to throw a 20-30 […]
Jaylen Brown embraces 76ers move: “Winning is the agenda”
Jaylen Brown admitted the move from Boston to Philadelphia has brought “a lot of emotions,” but the five-time All-Star made clear Thursday that his attention is now on winning with the 76ers. Brown spoke at his introductory press conference on Thursday, August 6, describing the transition after spending the first 10 years of his NBA […] The post Jaylen Brown embraces 76ers move: “Winning is the agenda” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Royals To Give Daniel Lynch Rotation Opportunity
The Royals list southpaw Daniel Lynch IV as their probable starter for tomorrow’s series opener against the Cubs. He’ll oppose Kevin Gausman in the veteran righty’s team debut with Chicago. It’s the first start of the season for Lynch. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports that the Royals intend to give the 29-year-old lefty a legitimate rotation audition. […]
Tempo fall to fellow expansion Fire for eighth straight loss
It keeps getting tougher for the Tempo. The post Tempo fall to fellow expansion Fire for eighth straight loss first appeared on Raptors Republic .
Colts announce Jonathan Taylor’s extension as backfield duo stays ‘on fire’ in lone night practice
WESTFIELD, Ind. — Under the lights at Droplight Grand Park Sports Campus, the Indianapolis Colts turned up the intensity for the lone night practice of training camp. What started off as a special announcement became a celebration for the stampede of fans and evolved into the most competitive practice through the first half of camp. The […]
Joey Bart Suffers Fracture In Left Hand
11:29pm: Quero will indeed be recalled from Triple-A, reports Francys Romero. 8:56pm: New White Sox catcher Joey Bart fractured the fifth metacarpal in his left hand tonight, the team announced. Bart was drilled by a 98 mph fastball from Red Sox reliever Erik Miller, himself a deadline pickup. He was replaced by Drew Romo. The immediate […]
Juškaitės pastangų neužteko: Toronto klubo prakeiksmas tęsiasi
Laura Juškaitė buvo antra rezultatyviausia Toronto „Tempo“ (10-21) žaidėja, tačiau klubui nepavyko nutraukti pralaimėjimų prakeiksmų. Kanados klubas WNBA išvykos rungtynėse 83:97 (23:25, 14:26, 22:30, 24:16) nusileido Portlando „Fire“ (12-19) ekipai. „Tempo“ patyrė aštuntą pralaimėjimą iš eilės ir 12-ą nesėkmę per paskutines 13 rungtynių. Juškaitė mačą pradėjo starto penkete, per 25 minutes pelnė 12 taškų (5/9 dvit., 0/5 trit., 2/3 baud.), atkovo...
Starting Pitcher Chart – August 7th, 2026
A couple aces headline the day while we have a few traded arms debuting for their new clubs Source
Red Sox 12, White Sox 11 (13 innings): Every lead blown, every option exhausted
The first five lopsided losses to the Red Sox this season suggested that the White Sox simply had no answers for a resurgent Boston team that has taken the American League by storm over the last two months. Where as Thursday's grueling and gruesome 13-inning heartbreaker to seal a season series sweep simply found the White Sox exhausting every single possible pitching answer, and finding all of them wanting. They also lost their newly acquired catcher, Joey Bart, to a broken finger on a hit-...
Payton Wilson Is Playing Meaner. That’s Huge For Pittsburgh’s Defense.
Payton Wilson has all the tools. He’s never been short on talent. He just needed to flip the switch from dimly lit to all the way on. Since the pads have come on, Wilson’s light is shining bright. Wilson’s a remarkable athlete. His sideline-to-sideline range allows him to rack up more tackles by the dozen. […]
Why Anthony Davis Won’t Sign Contract Extension This Season
Anthony Davis can officially sign a contract extension with the Wizards, but don’t expect it to happen anytime soon. Despite becoming extension eligible on August 6, Washington and Davis have mutually decided to hold off on serious negotiations until after the season gets underway. Both sides are expected to revisit extension talks during the 2026-27 […] The post Why Anthony Davis Won’t Sign Contract Extension This Season appeared first on Basketball Forever .
Elayna Black Challenging Xia Brookside For Knockouts World Championship At TNA Lockdown
Elayna Black has her sights set on becoming champion. The final match of the August 6th TNA Wrestling Thursday Night iMPACT saw Xia Brookside successfully defend the Knockouts World Championship against WWE’s Wendy Choo. After Brookside’s victory, she was confronted by Elayna Black, and they faced off in the ring. TNA put out a digital … The post Elayna Black Challenging Xia Brookside For Knockouts World Championship At TNA Lockdown appeared first on Fightful | WWE News, AEW News, Pro Wrestl...
Red Sox news: Boston tops White Sox in 13-inning Game of the Year candidate on walk-off hit
The Boston Red Sox are feeling unstoppable, and who can blame them? In what turned out to be a strong contender for Game of the Year honors, the Red Sox outlasted the Chicago White Sox in a 13-inning thriller, thanks to Calen Durbin’s walk-off RBI single, which gave Boston the 12-11 victory in the series […] The post Red Sox news: Boston tops White Sox in 13-inning Game of the Year candidate on walk-off hit appeared first on ClutchPoints .
How Automated Officiating Could End Star Treatment
Today’s guest column is from professors John Cairney and Rick Burton. Every sport has its own version of star treatment. NBA fans have long suspected the biggest names, from MJ to SGA, get foul calls that role players do not. NFL supporters argue franchise quarterbacks are more carefully protected than their less prominent counterparts. Soccer fans think the […]
Will Jon Gruden Try To Emulate His Hero, Frank Gifford?
So Chucky is going back to the broadcast booth, at least for a night. Because long-time TV voice of Bucs preseason football, Chris Myers, has an assignment conflict with his employer, FOX Sports, he cannot work the Aug. 22 game […] The post Will Jon Gruden Try To Emulate His Hero, Frank Gifford? appeared first on JoeBucsFan.com .
The Terrible Podcast – Tomlin’s FNIA Debut, Thursday Injuries, Mukuamu Signing, First Depth Chart, & More
Season 17, Episode 5 of The Terrible Podcast is now in the can. In this Friday morning show that was recorded on Thursday night, Alex Kozora and I start by talking about the Football Night In America debut of former Pittsburgh Steelers HC Mike Tomlin ahead of the annual Hall of Fame game. The Steelers […]
“Awful”: Skip Bayless & Ex-NFL Star Assign Blame to Caitlin Clark After Fever’s 20-Point Collapse in OT Thriller vs Aces
The Indiana Fever looked on their way to a win on Thursday night, but after an 86-84 loss for the Fever, two prominent sports personalities placed the blame on Caitlin Clark. After a dominant first half, the Fever saw a collapse, eventually leading to the overtime loss. If there’s someone to blame for this collapse, […] The post “Awful”: Skip Bayless & Ex-NFL Star Assign Blame to Caitlin Clark After Fever’s 20-Point Collapse in OT Thriller vs Aces appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Cheryl Reeve goes off on ‘terrible’ Lynx defense in loss to Sparks
The Minnesota Lynx’s 1o-game winning streak was snapped on Thursday after they were shocked by the Los Angeles Sparks, 89-82, at Target Center. The Lynx disappeared in the fourth quarter, as they were outscored by the Sparks, 23-11. Minnesota fell to 25-7, while Los Angeles improved to 12-18. The Lynx entered the game with supreme […] The post Cheryl Reeve goes off on ‘terrible’ Lynx defense in loss to Sparks appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Saints WR Brock Rechsteiner suspended for six games
The NFL has suspended rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner for the first six games of the season, per Ari Meirov. Rechsteiner, the son of WWE Hall of Famer Scott Steiner, signed with the Saints as an undrafted free agent in May. Rechsteiner played three years at Jacksonville State, where he logged 629 receiving yards and […]
“Stupidest Thing I Ever Did”: Chiefs Legend Regrets Rejecting Tom Brady’s Offer To Join Patriots After Retirement
Tony Gonzalez has made peace with plenty of what-ifs, but one still lingers: turning down Tom Brady. After retiring in 2013, Brady reportedly pitched him one final run with the New England Patriots. Gonzalez said no. Years later, he’s admitting the answer might have been different. “Tom Brady called me up, said, come throw with […] The post “Stupidest Thing I Ever Did”: Chiefs Legend Regrets Rejecting Tom Brady’s Offer To Join Patriots After Retirement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Celtics Legend Issues Apology to LeBron James Fans After Invoking Their Wrath
Boston Celtics champion Tony Allen knows he committed a cardinal sin when he criticized LeBron James' defense and has issued an apology. The post Celtics Legend Issues Apology to LeBron James Fans After Invoking Their Wrath appeared first on HEAVY .
Nationals’ Miles Mikolas celebrates 10 years of MLB service with unique request
On Thursday, Washington Nationals veteran starting pitcher Miles Mikolas reached a milestone, as he has now 10 years of service time in the big leagues. This is not the easiest feat to accomplish, as this speaks volumes to Mikolas’ durability and reliability that he remains a contributor in the big leagues even now that he’s […] The post Nationals’ Miles Mikolas celebrates 10 years of MLB service with unique request appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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