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Multimedia Sports Journalist

These MLB players went straight to the majors

On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates told No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes that he will begin in the minor leagues. While it is disappointing we get robbed of seeing one of the league’s most exciting pitching prospects right out of the gate, the move is not unprecedented. In the history of the MLB, only ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|MLB

|Fri Mar 08 2024

deadspin.com | Mackenzie MeaneyTop 12 March Madness performances by current and ex-WNBA stars

As the women’s March Madness tournament approaches, there will be tons of talented players looking to make history. Whether it is in scoring a lot of points, or winning the title, there are countless players who set the standard of postseason women’s college basketball and went on to continue their ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|UConn Moore

|Fri Mar 08 2024

The best March Madness performances by players on mid-majors

Every year in the March Madness tournament, some school you have never heard of from the middle of nowhere qualifies. They almost are never expected to win, but sometimes, they have one ringer who can carry them very far. Here are some of the best players from mid-major colleges that have dazzled th...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Furman

|Fri Mar 08 2024

The NFL's best free agent signings of 2023

The 2024 NFL league year is around the corner. That gives us one full year’s sample size to judge last year’s free agent class. Among all the teams who spent big in free agency last season, whose money made the most for them? These 2023 free agents were hugely important to their teams’ success and a...

by Mackenzie Meaney|The NFL

|Fri Mar 08 2024

MLB pitchers are the new NFL RBs in terms of career length

Major League Baseball is on the precipice of a pitching crisis. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|MLB

|Fri Mar 08 2024

Mike Tyson clip from Jake Paul hype package is 4 years old

Yesterday, Jake Paul and former Heavyweight champion Mike Tyson announced that they would be fighting in July at AT&T Stadium and streaming live on Netflix. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Jake Paul

|Fri Mar 08 2024

15 most memorable women's March Madness moments

As the women’s sports movement grows, the March Madness tournament grows with it. Things like fan attendance and viewership are all growing because people want to watch these exciting athletes compete in some of the biggest moments of their careers. Each year of the tournament seemingly gets more ex...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Sedona

|Fri Mar 08 2024

15 most memorable men's March Madness moments since 2000

With March Madness approaching, we are entering the best time of year to be a college basketball fan. To usher in a new year of upsets, stellar performances and champions, here are 15 moments from 2000 to now that are some of the most memorable moments in March Madness history. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Kris Jenkins

|Fri Mar 08 2024

How far do these teams play from their namesake cities?

Does a name mean anything anymore? There is a frightening trend of professional sports teams leaving their namesake cities for the suburban sprawl. The Washington Capitals and Wizards have announced moves to Arlington, Virginia. The Tampa Bay Rays are proposing a new stadium built in the St. Petersb...

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|Thu Mar 07 2024

You probably forgot these MLB players were on these teams

The MLB is one of the oldest leagues in American sports. With that comes some legendary players and names for all of its teams, but nothing is better than watching your team acquire someone legendary from your rivals, or pass on someone who turned out to be a hall of famer because they weren’t all t...

by Mackenzie Meaney|MLB

|Thu Mar 07 2024

Mike Tyson returning to boxing to fight loudmouth Jake Paul

A soon-to-be 58-year-old Mike Tyson is returning to the ring to fight none other than loudmouth influencer turned boxer Jake Paul. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Jake Paul

|Thu Mar 07 2024

Stephen A. Smith says there's no beef with him and Pat McAfee despite reported argument [Update]

Update March 9: Stephen A. Smith says there’s no beef between him and fellow ESPN talking head Pat McAfee. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Pat McAfee

|Sat Mar 09 2024

Sports Illustrated lives on for now, but SI Sportsbook is closed

Authentic Brands Group is getting a major payout for severing ties to a licensing agreement for Sports Illustrated, just not the one you think. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Sports Illustrated

|Thu Mar 07 2024

Frostbitten Chiefs fans need amputations

Fans who attended the Chiefs-Dolphins playoff game on Jan. 13, the fourth-coldest NFL game on record, are being advised to have their affected body parts amputated....

by Mackenzie Meaney|Sports

|Thu Mar 07 2024

Spanish police confiscate pickaxes, clubs at Champions League game

Spanish police were able to stop a potentially massive and dangerous brawl from breaking out during a Champions League match between Real Sociedad and Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Champions League

|Wed Mar 06 2024

15 NBA players we wish competed in the Slam Dunk Contest

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest is on life support. The G-League’s Mac McClung has won the contest for a second year in a row. Despite Boston’s Jaylen Brown attempting to bring stars back to the iconic event, his dunks were relatively unimpressive. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Slam dunk

|Wed Mar 06 2024

Which NFL players received the franchise tag from their teams?

With free agency around the corner, the NFL is currently engaged in its age-old tradition of taking some of the best names off the market. The franchise tag period allows teams to hold onto premier players just a bit longer, extending the negotiation window for a long-term deal while still maintaini...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Franchise tag

|Tue Mar 05 2024

Vince McMahon sells TKO shares, nets $400 million

Vince McMahon made more than $400 million yesterday after selling over five million of his shares in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of WWE, according to documents provided to the New York Post by the Securities and Exchange Commission. ...

by Mackenzie Meaney|Vince McMahon

|Tue Mar 05 2024

deadspin.com | Mackenzie MeaneyFormer NFL lineman who attacked girlfriend sentenced to 81 months in prison

Former NFL offensive lineman Chad Wheeler, who, in November, was found guilty of domestic violence after attacking his girlfriend, was sentenced to 81 months in prison....

by Mackenzie Meaney|NFL

|Sat Mar 02 2024

Every No. 1 NFL Draft pick since 2000

The NFL Scouting Combine is the first sign for everyone to get serious about draft talk. It gives football fans just under two months to prepare for a new name to walk across the stage as Roger Goodell says, “With the first overall pick…” Will they become the new face of the league? Or will they fla...

by Mackenzie Meaney|NFL

|Fri Mar 01 2024

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