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Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate

Joe Morgan goes 6-for-6 at the plate kkundahl Wed, 2026-07-08 10:54 A record-tying performance during his first full season proved “Little Joe” could produce in big ways. Abbey Dempsey Joe Morgan’s words during his 1990 Hall of Fame induction ring charmingly ironic for a man responsible for one of Houston’s most historic days at the plate. “For me, the game has never been about numbers,” Morgan said on Aug. 6, 1990, in Cooperstown. “It’s only been about winning.” Morga...

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Falcons, Matt Ryan discussing potential front office role for former QB

If you think nothing these Atlanta Falcons do can surprise you, think again. Per FOX Sports insider Jay Glazer, the Falcons are talking to franchise legend and current CBS Sports analyst Matt Ryan about joining the franchise in what Glazer calls a “significant” front office role. After some jokey conversations about Ryan getting back out […]

Illinois legend Dave Downey dies at 84

Illinois men’s basketball legend Dave Downey has died at age 84. The program announced Downey’s death in a statement on Sunday morning. Downey led the Illini in scoring and rebounding from 1961-63 and was named team MVP each season. He was named First-Team All-Big Ten in 1963 and led the Illini to a Big Ten […]

Jets vs Patriots Second Half Thread

The first half of the New York Jets game against the New England Patriots is in the books, and the Jets are trailing the Patriots, 35 – 3. The game opened with the Jets on defense. It did not go well. The Patriots marched right down the field, meeting only token resistance by the Jets defense. If […]

Darnell Washington injured vs. Browns

It’s been a rough first half for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Cleveland Browns jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter. The Steelers added a Chris Boswell field goal to make it a one-score game, but lost a key offensive player in the process. Tight end Darnell Washington left the game with a […]

Quick bites: Sharks double up Canucks

The San Jose Sharks returned from the Christmas break rested and ready to start on time. Unlike the last few games, the Sharks were ready to go from the drop of the puck and then didn’t let up no matter what twists and turns the game took. Which is why Natural Stat Trick’s Game Flow chart in all situations shows a steady increase in Sharks possession as the game wore on. San Jose received contributions from up and down the lineup 12 players registered at least a point in this game an...

2025 SnakePit Awards: Unsung Hero nominations open

I always enjoy this category. Not least because it’s an easy one, since I don’t have to come up with a list of initial nominations. Indeed, it’s possible I may have copied the entire post wholesale from last year’s version. I’ll never tell. But it’s all on you, folks! As tradition has it, I’m not […]

Should embattled longtime Colts GM Chris Ballard be back for 2026?

Having officially been knocked out of playoff contention again, the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), and specifically team owner and CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon and her two sisters, will face some tough decisions this upcoming offseason. Chief among them is expected to be the job security of longtime general manager Chris Ballard, along with other key leadership positions […]

Bam Adebayo’s back injury flared up due to ‘overcompensation’

Regardless of his absence in the Miami Heat’s dominant 26-point win over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday, the Heat need Bam Adebayo to be healthy to get where they want to go. However, for the last stretch of games, he hasn’t been healthy. Adebayo’s missed each of the last two games with what’s been described […] The post Bam Adebayo’s back injury flared up due to ‘overcompensation’ appeared first on Hot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog .

Bears Flu Game? Darnell Wright is Flying in For Week 17

Are we about to get a Chicago Bears Flu Game? The team is getting some good news on the health front. Brad Biggs shares the latest: #Bears RT Darnell Wright is en route to Santa Clara. He did not travel with the team Saturday because of an illness. Wright is questionable and his availability will be a game-time decision. He's had a Pro Bowl-caliber season and this is potentially good news. — Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) December 28, 2025 Bears Flu Game Watch: Wright, Moore, Zac...

49ers TE George Kittle “Highly Unlikely” To Play Against the Bears

The NFC North banner is already hanging — at least figuratively — after the Bears clinched the division Saturday night thanks to Baltimore’s win over Green Bay. But the most meaningful stakes of the season are still ahead. With a win over the San Francisco 49ers tonight and a Panthers upset of the Seahawks this afternoon, Chicago would wake up Monday holding the No. 1 seed in the NFC. And on the eve of the biggest December game the franchise has played in years, the Bears may be catching ...