You know how life has a way of humbling you just when everything seems perfect? That’s exactly what just happened to Jackson Merrill and the San Diego Padres. Just a week ago, Merrill was riding the highest wave of his young career. A $135 million extension had locked him in as the Padres’ future, he…
In the aftermath of one of the most debated heavyweight fights in recent British boxing history, the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBoC) is preparing to examine the contentious finish of last Saturday’s Adeleye vs TKV bout between David Adeleye and Jeamie “TKV” Tshikeva. While the fight ended with Adeleye being declared the winner by…
The Portland Trail Blazers are staying the course. On Monday, the franchise announced that general manager Joe Cronin has agreed to a multiyear contract extension—an emphatic show of trust in the man tasked with reshaping Portland’s future. It’s not hard to see why the team made the move now. This season has been a turning…
It looks like Trey Lance is getting another shot — this time with the Los Angeles Chargers. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Lance has signed a one-year deal with the Chargers worth up to $6.2 million. It’s a fresh start for the 24-year-old quarterback, who’s still trying to find stable ground in the NFL after…
Cedric Dempsey, one of the most respected leaders in college sports history, passed away on Saturday in San Diego at the age of 92. For decades, he was the kind of steady, forward-thinking presence that helped shape college athletics into what we know today — not with ego or flash, but with integrity, vision, and…
The Blue Jays didn’t just write a big check. They made a statement. Late Sunday night, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a staggering 14-year, $500 million contract extension — a deal that not only cements Guerrero as the face of the franchise but puts him in rarified air…
In a bout that many considered the most challenging of his career, American heavyweight Richard Torrez Jr. put on a commanding performance Saturday night, winning a unanimous decision over Italy’s Guido Vianello. Torrez vs Vianello showdown took place at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, where fans showed up…
BOSTON — Kristian Campbell might still be finding his footing in the major leagues, but the Boston Red Sox have already seen enough to make a bold move. Just a little over a week into his big-league career, the 22-year-old rookie has agreed to a massive eight-year, $60 million contract extension. The moment felt surreal…
The stage is officially set. On Sunday afternoon, two of the biggest names in women’s college basketball will meet once again—South Carolina and UConn, a rivalry that now has more meaning than ever. After dominating performances in the Final Four, both teams are one win away from claiming the 2025 national championship. And if this…
HENDERSON, Nev. — It’s official: Geno Smith is the face of the Las Vegas Raiders—for now and the near future. The 34-year-old quarterback just signed a two-year, $75 million contract extension with the Raiders, locking him in through the 2027 NFL season. According to reports, the deal includes up to $85.5 million in potential earnings…
Get ready for a big Tuesday in boxing. On April 8, the WBC is holding a purse bid that could shape the future of the junior lightweight division — and it’s headlined by a can’t-miss matchup, Hernandez vs Magsayo, featuring Mexico’s Eduardo “Rocky” Hernandez and the Philippines’ Mark Magsayo. This one’s been brewing for a…
On a Thursday night in Philadelphia, the NBA world witnessed something truly remarkable. Giannis Antetokounmpo, already known as one of the league’s most versatile and dominant forces, added another chapter to his ever-growing legend by becoming the first player in NBA history to record a stat line of 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 20 assists…
The San Diego Padres didn’t waste any time. Just one week into the 2025 MLB season, they’ve locked up one of the game’s brightest young stars. Jackson Merrill — the 21-year-old outfielder who’s already become a fan favorite — has agreed to a nine-year contract extension that will keep him in a Padres uniform through…
LOS ANGELES — On a night built for heroes, Shohei Ohtani became one again. It was the bottom of the ninth. The Dodgers and Braves were tied. Over 50,000 fans were on their feet, many holding Ohtani bobbleheads they’d waited hours to get their hands on. And there he was — baseball’s biggest star walking…
