Month: July 2022
Could surprise Giants pitcher be trade deadline target?
Could the San Francisco Giants actually end up trading Carlos Rodon at the deadline? After a recent slide, both teams by the Bay could be selling top talent. On The Baseball Insiders podcast Thursday, FanSided MLB insider Robert Murray highlighted a frequently-accepted buyer that could become a surprise seller in the San Francisco Giants. While […]
Rafael dos Anjos is taking UFC Vegas 58 as ‘another day in the office’ (video)
Rafael dos Anjos remains one of the top contenders in the UFC regardless of division. Rafael dos Anjos continues his decade-plus long journey in the UFC when he steps into the Octagon at UFC Vegas 58. This time, he’s competing against an up-and-coming prospect in Rafael Fiziev, in a bout that will either keep dos […]
UFC Vegas 58: Rafael Fiziev is ‘excited to test’ his skills against former champion (Video)
Rafael Fiziev faces a former champion in the UFC Vegas 58 main event. The lightweight division stands front and center at UFC Vegas 58 as Rafael dos Anjos and Rafael Fiziev look to carve out their places in one of the toughest groups in the sport. Fiziev is on a path to cement himself on […]
Rashidi Ellis credits sparring Canelo Alvarez and Andrade for growth
Business issues kept boxer Rashidi Ellis out of the ring for 21 months, but he stayed busy training and sparring with Canelo Alvarez and Demetrius Andrade. Rashidi Ellis is from a boxing family from Lynn, MA. Older brother Ronald and younger sister Rashida are also high-caliber boxers, and yes, it’s a coincidence that all their […]
Rafael Nadal leaves Wimbledon: Everything we know, and what it means for Nick Kyrgios
Tennis champion Rafael Nadal leaves Wimbledon due to injury, which shapes the course of Nick Kyrgios as he advances toward the finals with a bye. 2022 could have been Rafael Nadal’s year. The 36-year-old tennis champion has had plenty of winning years, to be sure, but none have resulted in a complete Grand Slam: winning […]
Cardinals: This minor-league outfielder is getting tough to ignore
The St. Louis Cardinals have an outfielder prospect who’s getting hard to ignore. The St. Louis Cardinals entered this season intending on overtaking the Brewers in the NL Central and making a deep push into the playoffs. While the club is still hanging with the Crew in the standings (44-40 and 3.0 GB of Milwaukee), […]
Kris Letang contract details: What Penguins deal means for Evgeni Malkin
The Pittsburgh Penguins signed Kris Letang to a massive six-year deal on Thursday, keeping him with the organization for likely his entire career. What does it mean for Evgeni Malkin? The contract will take Kris Letang into his age-40 season, likely meaning he’ll retire as a Penguin. While the $6 million+ price tag may look […]
