By Andrew Lawrence ESPN’s do-everything announcer and HBCU football mainstay is a pitch-perfect voice for the time. Sports Illustrated and Empower Onyx are putting the spotlight on the diverse journeys of Black women across sports—from the veteran athl…
Dolph Ziggler Isn’t Ready for His Unlikely NXT Championship Run to End
By Justin Barrasso Though it seems like his role is to elevate Bron Breakker on Saturday, the WWE veteran is making the most of this unlikely opportunity. Dolph Ziggler is finally one of WWE’s top champions. It is not the WWE or universal championship….
Demetrious Johnson Wins Special Rules Bout at ONE: X, Expects Return to the Cage This Summer
By Justin Barrasso “He is great, so I knew I needed to bring my best.” Demetrious Johnson reminded the mixed martial arts world of his brilliance Saturday, defeating Rodtang Jitmuangnon in a special-rules bout in the co-main event of ONE Championship: …
Fantasy Impact: Taysom Hill Will Focus on Tight End
By Craig Ellenport Can the Saints’ do-it-all weapon become a viable fantasy option? After a few years of being the New Orleans Saints’ Swiss Army knife, lining up at quarterback, fullback, special teams and everywhere in between, it sounds like Taysom …
Report: Andy Dalton Signs One-Year Deal With Saints
By Zach Koons The 34-year-old quarterback will presumably serve as the backup to Jameis Winston. View the original article to see embedded media. Veteran quarterback Andy Dalton is poised to join the fourth team of his career in 2022. The Saints are re…
Chiefs President Says Team is Considering Building New Stadium in Kansas
By Joseph Salvador Arrowhead Stadium and Missouri have been the home of the Chiefs for the last 49 years. Arrowhead Stadium and the state of Missouri have been the home of the Chiefs for the last 49 years. But change could be on the horizon. While at t…
Christian Eriksen Scores, Captains Denmark in First Game at Site of Cardiac Arrest
By Andrew Gastelum Christian Eriksen led Denmark out onto the field as captain and scored a goal in his first appearance at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium since his June 12 collapse. View the original article to see embedded media. Ever since Christian Er…
Source: Both Teams in Playoff Games Will Have a Chance to Get the Ball in Overtime
By Joseph Salvador The final vote on the rule change was 29–3, according to SI’s Albert Breer. The NFL has passed an NFL overtime proposal that now guarantees both teams will get possession of the ball at least once, a source told Sports Illustrated’s …
Diamondbacks Sign Ketel Marte to $76 Million Extension
By Daniela Perez The infielder and Arizona have agreed on a five-year contract extension that will officially keep the 28-year-old in Arizona until 2027. View the original article to see embedded media. Ketel Marte and the Diamondbacks have agreed on a…
Robert Kraft Bothered by Patriots Not Winning Playoff Game in Last Three Years
By Zach Koons New England’s owner did express optimism about the team’s direction moving forward. View the original article to see embedded media. The Patriots ruled as a dynasty in the NFL for the better part of the last two decades, winning six Super…