Sports blog entries from across the web
⇧ Trending
Jaylon Thompson talks to J.J. Picollo about the performance of Royals players at the World Baseball Classic. “Exactly what we witnessed was what you hope they get out of it,” Picollo said. “High-intensity games helps development. You kind of get to see how your players play in the big moments, and our guys did great. […]
The Knicks are supposed to be in the midst of an easy portion of the schedule. They had back-to-back games against the Trail Blazers and Kings, the latter of which is amongst the worst teams in the league. And then after consecutive games against the Warriors and Suns, two good teams, they squared off against […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver room is widely viewed as an area in need of significant overhaul, and ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. believes help could arrive early in the 2026 NFL Draft. In his latest mock draft, released Wednesday, Kiper projects the Steelers to select Washington wide receiver Denzel Boston with the 21st […]
Northeastern correspondent Lou Modestino checks in with a Frontstretch report by Kevin Rutherford…. Anthony Alfredo and Beard Motorsports will attempt the 2026 Daytona 500, the team announced Jan. 20. Alfredo, from Ridgewood, CT, will pilot the… The post Anthony Alfredo Back With Beard Motorsports For the Daytona 500 first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
IMSA: What’s New, What’s Not, and What’s Brewing in the Record Books By David Phillips DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Admit it. This time of year, even the most enthusiastic gearhead grows a trifle weary re-re-hashing last… The post All You Need for the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona to Launch 2026 IMSA Season on NBC first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
The numbers confirm what the eye test told us all season: the Chicago Bears didn’t just hit on a rookie or two in 2025 — they assembled the most impactful rookie class in football. According to Pro Football Focus , Chicago finished No. 1 in the NFL in cumulative rookie WAA/WAR (1.0207), edging out every other team once quarterback production was removed from the equation. It’s not a perfect metric, but it does a solid job capturing volume, efficiency, and real on-field value. And by that ...
Tim MacMahon of ESPN published a mid-season report on Cooper Flagg Thursday. It featured thoughts from opposing teams’ personnel and statistics comparing him to great teenagers of years past, like soon-to-be Hall of Famer LeBron James. The reviews were raving. One Western Conference scout said he was “better than advertised”. An East scout called him […]
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (January 22, 2026) – After a successful first season at Front Row Motorsports (FRM), highlighted by two wins in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, Chandler Smith will make his first attempt for the team… The post Chandler Smith to Attempt to Qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500 with Front Row Motorsports first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
At the trade deadline in 2025, the Jays traded for Shane Bieber, who hadn’t pitched in the majors to that point in 2025, coming off Tommy John surgery in 2024. The Guardians received Khal Stephens (who I mentioned was named by his Kryptonian parents). Shane didn’t pitch for the Jays until August 22nd (my wife’s […]
Twelve months after being reintroduced at Gillette Stadium, Mike Vrabel has been named the 2025 Pro Football Writers of America’s NFL Coach of the Year. The New England Patriots head coach got the call on Thursday amid preparations for the AFC Championship Game. He did so while Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider and Denver […]
The 2026 International Free Agency period just opened up, with the Chicago Cubs going for a more spread-the-bonus-pool-around strategy than in years past. That meant there weren’t as many big-name, huge-bonus prospects in the class, and not much chatter about the signings in advance. Interestingly, Francys Romero just reported a new expected signing for the Cubs for the 2027 class: Sources: Cuban catcher prospect José Muñiz is expected to sign with the Chicago Cubs for around $1.5M w...
Sadler-Stanley Racing announced Wednesday that Luke Baldwin will return to the Pace-O-Matic No. 7VA for another season of SMART Modified Tour racing in 2026. Baldwin will be searching for an unprecedented third straight championship on… The post Luke Baldwin To Chase Unprecedented Third Straight SMART Modified Tour Championship With Sadler-Stanley Racing first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
The Sixers’ year-long celebration of the 2001 Eastern Conference Champion squad reaches its apex this month. When the team hosts the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, Jan. 31, it’ll be a big ol’ reunion. The organization announced on Thursday that they will “honor the legendary players and coaches who electrified the city, taking the 76ers […]
Brian Flores is signed! I do not know if he will eventually get a head coach offer but at least he wont go and be a defensive coordinator for another team. At the very least, the Vikings will get two 3rd round picks if he gets hired away as a head coach. I do not […]
For the second time in four days, the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs will face off when the Spurs travel to Utah on Thursday night. In the two previous meetings between the Jazz and Spurs this season, the teams split wins, with the Jazz coming away victorious in December and the Spurs winning on […]
Chevrolet Development Driver Joined by Four-Time NASCAR Euro Series Champ for TeamSLR; 2025 COTA Finale Winner Helio Meza Returns for Six Rounds ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2026) – TeamSLR’s mission to deliver a second… The post TeamSLR: Lanie Buice, Alon Day Anchor 2026 TA2 Driver Lineup first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – FOX Sports kicks off its 26th season of NASCAR coverage with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Sunday, Feb. 1, beginning at 6:00 PM ET on FOX, FOX Deportes,… The post FOX Sports Opens 2026 NASCAR Season with The Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium on FOX first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
NASCAR and Kaulig Racing Join Tributes, Highlighted by Return of Biffle’s Iconic Stylized Numerals at Daytona CONCORD, NC (January 22, 2026) – When RFK Racing’s cars roll onto the grid to open the 2026 season, they… The post RFK Racing to Honor Greg Biffle Throughout 2026 Season first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
The Wisconsin Badgers pulled off an upset over the No. 24 Nebraska Cornhuskers on Wednesday evening, marking their second Big Ten upset over a top-25 team after they beat No. 20 Michigan State earlier this season. It was a huge win at home that propelled Wisconsin to 13-7 on the season and 5-4 in conference […]
The Dodgers will have two games televised nationally by TBS in the first half of the season, the network announced on Thursday. TBS televises games every Tuesday night throughout the regular season. Their schedule through the end of June was announced on Thursday, covering the first 14 weeks of the season. The Dodgers’ two games […]
CONCORD, N.C. – Trackhouse Racing announced today that Roto-Rooter has joined the team as part of a multi-year, multi-race agreement and will be the Official Plumbing Installation, Repair and Replacement Services Company of Trackhouse Racing. The relationship with Roto-Rooter and Connor Zilisch dates back… The post Roto-Rooter Joins Trackhouse Racing for 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Season first appeared on The MotorSportsNews.Net(work) .
The Seattle Seahawks made the San Francisco 49ers look slow on both sides of the ball. The defense struggled to catch up to Kenneth Walker and Jaxon Smith-Njigba, while the pass catchers couldn’t run away from Seattle’s secondary. Outside of a couple of routes, that was true in the Wild Card round against the Philadelphia […]
On Tuesday night, the BBWAA welcomed two new members to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Each of them—Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones—had stints for the Yankees, but were most well-known for their tenures elsewhere, and both figure to go into Cooperstown repping NL East franchises. Of course, the Yankees have more than enough players […]
Amaya needs a little more proofing but is penciled in as the full-time starter for 2027. He’ll start more as the season goes on and he is healthy and having success. Miguel Amaya, a 26-year-old Panamanian native (he turns 27 on March 9) was well on his way to winning the job outright when he […]
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has spoken about his decision to leave Barcelona after joining Girona on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season. The Germany star has moved on after losing his place in the starting XI to Joan Garcia. Ter Stegen says he respects the club’s decision and has a good relationship with Garcia. […]
It was another wild wild week in the Mountain West. But now that we are less than two months away from the season’s conclusion — at least before the NCAA Tournament — what are a few storylines to watch out for?! Let’s examine! MW is in unfamiliar NCAA Tournament territory, and not in a good […]