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Reds’ Elly De La Cruz becomes youngest MLB player to hit for cycle in over a century

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

Reds rookie Elly De La Cruz became the youngest player in Major League Baseball to hit for the cycle in 51 years. As a result, Cincinnati extended its win streak to 12 games with Cincinnati’s 11-10 victory over the Atlanta…

Detroit Lions introduce a new backup helmet for the 2023 campaign

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

A NFL team with a lot of tradition is joining the trend for alternative helmets. On Wednesday, the Detroit Lions unveiled their new alternate helmet, a blue shelled piece of gear with the club’s iconic logo from the 1960s. Since…

New Jersey Devils and Jesper Bratt reach an eight-year, $63 million agreement

Posted on June 16, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

On Thursday, the New Jersey Devils signed Swedish forward Jesper Bratt to an eight-year, $63 million contract extension. Bratt is one of the team’s promising young players. Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet was the first person to report on the deal.…

Vegas Golden Knights defeat Florida Panthers to win the first Stanley Cup in the history of their young franchise

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

The Vegas Golden Knights, in just their sixth NHL season, defeated the Florida Panthers 9-3 on Tuesday night in Las Vegas to win the Stanley Cup for the first time in five games. Vegas skipper Imprint Stone had an objective…

James Robinson, a former Jaguar and Jet, was released by the Patriots less than three months after joining

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

In less than three months, James Robinson’s journey in New England is over. According to the official transaction wire of the NFL, the running back was released by the Patriots on Monday. After a disappointing 2022 split between the Jaguars…

Nick Taylor wins the 2023 RBC Canadian Open with a 72-foot putt on the fourth playoff hole

Posted on June 12, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

Nick Taylor will never have to buy a Molson at a Canadian 19th hole for the rest of his life. After a playoff with Tommy Fleetwood, the 35-year-old from Winnipeg captured his third PGA Tour victory on Sunday at the…

Real Madrid’s first summer signing is Fran Garcia

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

Fran Garcia has returned to Real Madrid as the club’s first summer signing, the LaLiga club announced on Friday. After spending three seasons with Rayo Vallecano, the Spanish full-back has signed a contract that will keep him with Los Blancos…

NCAA champion Rose Zhang become the first player in 72 years to win LPGA Tour in her pro debut

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

Rose Zhang lived up to the pre-event hype that she was the next great women’s golfer, at least in her first week as a professional. With a par on the second playoff hole against Jennifer Kupcho on Sunday, the two-time…

Florida defeats Georgia Tech to win the first men’s golf NCAA championship since 2001

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

Florida set itself in troublesome positions the entire season, none more critical than its profound opening against Florida State in the public elimination rounds. When things got tight Wednesday in the championship match, the experienced Gators were able to consistently…

Monty Williams signs a record 6-year, $78.5 million coaching contract with Pistons

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Priyanka Patil |

According to sources, Coach Monty Williams has agreed to a $78.5 million contract for six years with the Detroit Pistons. It is the NBA’s largest coaching contract ever. After working with the Phoenix Suns for four seasons, Williams, 51, was…