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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...

MLB

Recap: Wake Forest Women’s Soccer Drops 1-0 Loss at Clemson

The Wake Forest Demon Deacons (9-3-3, 3-2-2 ACC) dropped their second ACC game of the season last night, falling to defeat against the Clemson Tigers (6-4-5, 3-3-2 ACC) at Historic Riggs Field. For the Deacs, this result makes it 3 games without a win after their emotional victory against #9 Duke in Durham a few […]

Three thoughts about the Phillies press conference

We all look forward to the end of season press conference that is given by the people in charge. Dave Dombrowski and Rob Thomson usually give relatively honest answers when questioned by reporters, a refreshing change from other executives that dance around questions and give generic, boring answers. After letting it sit for a day, […]

College football is a people business

Bit of background: I used to work with technology and media companies at a corporate level. One thing stood out in all those interactions between engineering, accounting, news rooms, product development, tech support, sales, and all the other entities that had to work together for the product in the field to be successful: Effective leaders […]

Friday afternoon Cardinal news and notes

—Spread check: Miami by 12.5. —The CJ’s Alexis Cubit writes that continuity is the biggest key to a Cardinal upset on Friday night. —College Football News predicts a 31-20 Miami win. —The latest CC Podcast episode is here. —ESPN’s Dan Murphy has a good story on Miller Moss trying to putt his time at USC […]

USMNT weekend viewing guide: Back again

We’re back from the international break with a nice schedule of soccer matches though it is impacted a bit by injury. Availability could also be impacted by the turnaround from yet another international break but that shouldn’t impact our first match of the weekend: Friday Union Berlin v Borussia Monchengladbach – 2:30p on ESPN Select: […]

MLS

Chelsea Injury Updates: Cole Palmer, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Benoit Badiashile

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca met the media today, and he provided a ton of updates on the squad’s injury/fitness situation. Some of it is not so good, and we’ll start with the bad news first, in Cole Palmer. Maresca had said, prior to this past international break that Cole Palmer would return to action once […] The post Chelsea Injury Updates: Cole Palmer, Reece James, Enzo Fernandez, Benoit Badiashile appeared first on The Sports Bank .

Toronto Tempo head coaching search might be riding on decision of 1 candidate

When the WNBA season ended, there were 5 head coaching vacancies — Portland and Toronto as new expansion teams, in addition to the Seattle Storm, New York Liberty and Dallas Wings. With Portland announcing its choice of Alex Sarama from the Cleveland Cavaliers, the other franchises are on the clock. Per reporting from The Athletic’s […]

Rockets 2025-2026 NBA player previews: Jabari Smith Jr.

The day is June 23, 2022 as millions of NBA fans tuned into that years draft. For Rockets fans, everyone had their guy, whether that be Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, or Jabari Smith Jr. I was a Paolo fan, and the general consensus was that Houston would be able to draft him at pick three, […]

Don’t Watch This; Watch That, Week 8

I had a whole thing prepped on 2006, but then I teased the idea of Gold(en) nicknames in our Obligatory Predictions Competition, so it’s time to just pay that off instead. Maybe next week I’ll have my life together. As a reminder, the question on the floor: I would like you to name, for me […]

NFL

Latest On A.J. Preller

Padres president of baseball operations A.J. Preller is under contract through 2026. It’s been suggested by some that he is fairly safe in his job but a report today from Dennis Lin and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic casts at least a bit of doubt on that. The report notes that an extension is possible…

Team USA Submits Preliminary 2026 Olympic Roster, Adds 3 Interesting Players

The 2026 Olympic orientation camp was in August for Team USA, and there were some players left off that certain fanbases weren't happy about. It isn't easy to be one of the players representing your country at the Olympics, especially in a big hockey country like the United States. But with the expanded roster, more players are added to the mix, including three that Frank Seravalli revealed. Among the players listed on the preliminary roster submission were Lane Hutson, Thatcher Demko, and Bro...

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MVP Candidate Baker Mayfield Still Putting People in Their Place

“Every time he goes to a different team, it seems like he learns more about the league and more about himself” – Nate Burleson on Baker Mayfield When I think about Baker Mayfield, I inevitably think of Colin Cowherd.  Those Continue reading MVP Candidate Baker Mayfield Still Putting People in Their Place →

Frogs O’ War Staff Picks: College Football Week 8

Big 12 Arizona Wildcats at Houston Cougars – Sat. Oct. 18, 11:00 AM, FS1 West Virginia Mountaineers at UCF Knights – Sat. Oct. 18, Noon, TNT/HBO Max Texas Tech Red Raiders at Arizona State Sun Devils – Sat. Oct. 18, 3:00 PM, FOX Utah Utes at BYU Cougars – Sat. Oct. 18, 7:00 PM FOX […]

Match Preview: Der Klassiker is Here

Der Klassiker is here! The Bundesliga’s traditional Topspiel kicks off tomorrow at 12:30 pm EST and will see the league’s two unbeaten teams, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, face off in the Allianz Arena. For Bayern fans, this match presents the opportunity for their team to display its dominance once again. Vincent Kompany’s side is […]