Christopher Hennessy Articles - Page 60

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not stopped adding in free agency. One year after the additions of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto ended in a World Series, they picked up Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki. The Dodgers also rebuilt their outfield, keeping Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernandez and adding Michael Conforto. One rival executive believes […]

The Washington Commanders lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday. They made it that far with rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels because they did not turn the ball over in the first two rounds. But three turnovers cost them multiple scoring opportunities and let the Eagles’ running game cook. The Commanders […]

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will face off in the TGL arena on Monday night. The two golf icons helped found the league through TMRW Sports and have been at the previous events. Woods and Jupiter Links lost their first match in a blowout but McIlroy’s Boston Common has not played yet. TGL fans will […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks had the best offense in the league in 2024 and still missed the playoffs. Their pitching was poor and Jordan Montgomery was a big reason why. He was their big offseason acquisition and could not stay in the starting rotation for the entire year. After signing Corbin Burnes this offseason, the Diamondbacks […]

The Kansas City Chiefs beat the Buffalo Bills on Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl. Even though Buffalo fought hard in this game, they fell just short in another Kansas City one-possession win. This is a familiar story for NFL fans. Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs have beaten Josh Allen and the Bills four […]

The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs are playing another classic playoff game. The AFC Championship Game is going back and forth and Buffalo had a chance to extend a one-point lead. Josh Allen went for a QB sneak on 4th & 1 that it looked like he got. But the instant replay review confirmed […]

The Philadelphia Eagles beat the Washington Commanders on Sunday to advance to the Super Bowl. It is Philly’s third NFC title in seven years and they can win the second Super Bowl in franchise history. Brandon Graham is an Eagles legend but has not played since November with an injury. He was overheard taunting the […]

MLB free agency is nearing a close and Kike Hernandez is still available. After a great run with the Los Angeles Dodgers, his time in Hollywood is likely over. They brought in Michael Conforto and kept Teoscar Hernandez, squeezing him out. The utility player would be a fit almost anywhere, including with the Pittsburgh Pirates. […]

The 4 Nations Face-Off is just a few weeks away and Team Canada is looking to continue their international dominance. They have won two of the last three international best-on-best tournaments, the 2016 World Cup and the 2010 Olympics. Their defensive core took a hit on Sunday with news from the Golden Knights. Defenseman Alex […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have made it to the NFC Championship Game on the back of Saquon Barkley. With nearly 400 rushing yards in the playoffs coming into the game, the offense relies on him. But backup back Kenneth Gainwell is important for the Eagles but will not return to the game against the Commanders due […]

The Washington Commanders made it to the NFC Championship Game thanks to aggressive coaching. First-year head coach Dan Quinn has gone for fourth downs and two-point conversions all season long. But one choice in the first half against the Eagles did not sit well with FOX Sports analyst Greg Olsen. He took to social media […]

The Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros already made the Kyle Tucker trade this offseason but did not stop there. After a short no-trade clause saga, Ryan Pressly is on the move. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the relief pitcher is headed to the Cubs, along with some cash. “The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a trade […]

Max Scherzer is available in free agency as his Hall of Fame career winds to a close. He made just nine starts in a disappointing 2024 season for the Texas Rangers but his results were solid. With just a 3.95 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 43.1 innings, he could be a solid back-end starter this […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are among the best stories in the National Hockey League. After the tragic passing of winger Johnny Gaudreau, they have surprised everyone with a torrid first half. Their 55 points through 50 games are enough to be in the Eastern Conference playoff race. But center Sean Monahan is out with a […]

The Chicago White Sox had the worst season in modern MLB history in 2024. They lost 121 games and traded away their best starting pitcher Garrett Crochet this offseason. They did well picking up prospects in that move but their roster is not ready for competition yet. They should continue to shed valuable pieces to […]

The New York Jets hired Aaron Glenn as their head coach after a disastrous 5-11 season. While his hire has fans and players excited due to his New York roots, there was one candidate who drew a lot of interest. The Jets were the first team to interview Mike Vrabel before the Patriots fired Jerod […]

The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the New York Rangers 6-1 on Thursday night. Despite the blowout loss to their biggest rival, the team was relieved after an injury scare in the second period. Flyers forward Anthony Richard got hit in the face with K’Andre Miller’s skate but did not suffer a serious injury. Viewer discretion […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars landed their next head coach in former Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen. In just one year with Tampa, he led Baker Mayfield to a 40-touchdown season and a playoff appearance. But the hiring did not come without a shadow of secrecy. Sports Illustrated reporter Albert Breer outlined the suspicious circumstances that led […]

The New York Islanders are in last place in the Metropolitan Division entering Friday’s action. They have struggled with injuries all season long with top defenseman Noah Dobson being the most recent loss. With Mike Reilly also out long-term dealing with a heart issue, they needed another defenseman to fill the void. The Islanders made […]

The Columbus Blue Jackets are vying for an unexpected playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. After the tragic death of Johnny Gaudreau in the offseason, the team has galvanized the fanbase with a great first half. What many thought was a sure-fire seller at the NHL trade deadline now is in question. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman […]

The New Jersey Devils beat the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Tuesday but suffered a big loss in the process. Jacob Markstrom left the Devils’ victory with a knee injury that scared fans. Last season, they struggled in goal and traded for Markstrom as their big move to compete for a championship. But the team announced […]

The Edmonton Oilers beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-2 on Thursday night. Another chippy game between the Canadian rivals featured 13 penalties, including a game misconduct, and Corey Perry was right in the middle of it. The hardnosed veteran has made a name for himself as a pest and one teammate has noticed. Leon Draisaitl praised […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series after spending over $1 billion in free agency. With Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman leading the way, they evaporated the Yankees in the Fall Classic. But the spending did not stop there, as they added Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, and brought back Teoscar Hernandez this winter. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars have hired their next head coach. Just days after Liam Coen told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he was returning as their offensive coordinator, he turned his back on the team. He is the new head coach in Jacksonville, per ESPN’s Jenna Laine. “A source told Laine that Coen reached out to Tampa […]

JD Martinez is still available as MLB free agency winds down. The 37-year-old was solid as the designated hitter for the New York Mets last year and should be on a one-year contract again. While he is not the impactful bat he was back in his Detroit Tigers days, he could be a power bat […]

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy’s simulator league, TGL, saw great ratings in the first two weeks. With over 1 million people watching Woods’ debut, things were looking up. But Week 3 saw a sharp decline with Justin Thomas and Billy Horschel as the headliners, according to Austin Karp of Sports Business Journal. But, Karp does […]

The Cincinnati Reds made multiple big trades this offseason to improve their team. They shipped off Jonathan India to the Kansas City Royals for starting pitcher Brady Singer. Following that, they added Gavin Lux in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Lux spoke with MLB.com about his expectations heading into 2025. “As these guys […]

The Seattle Kraken are well out of Western Conference playoff discussions as the second half of the NHL season begins. While they were not expected to contend this year, it has been a disappointing campaign. The NHL trade deadline is March 7 and the Kraken are one of few teams sure to sell pieces. The […]

New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera and his wife, Clara, are facing serious sexual abuse allegations. Christian Arnold of The New York Post reported on Wednesday that a lawsuit was filed in State Supreme Court in Westchester County. The plaintiff accuses the Riveras of covering up sexual abuse while she was at a summer camp […]

The Minnesota Wild are firmly in the playoff discussion as the second half of the NHL season begins. Their hot start as them in second place in the Central Divison with 60 points in 47 games. But since the end of December, the Wild have been without Kirill Kaprizov and Jared Spurgeon due to injuries. […]

MLB free agency is winding down but there are some impact names still available. Tommy Pham has been a trade deadline piece for three straight years and has been solid in multiple playoff runs. While he will likely sign a one-year deal again, the outfielder can be a key piece of a playoff run this […]

The Chicago Bears have their new head coach Ben Johnson to pair with quarterback Caleb Williams. While the season was brutal, the first-overall pick gave the fanbase some hope moving forward. Their future is staked in the quarterback but it did not work out in Year 1. Williams should have plenty of motivation after the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Roki Sasaki to the fans and media on Wednesday. His long free-agent chase ended in Hollywood, where he joined the World Champions amid another massive offseason. Many fans assumed playing with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the thing he was most excited about. But Sasaki told Spectrum SportsNet LA […]

The Houston Astros have moved on from two of their biggest stars this season. Kyle Tucker was traded to the Chicago Cubs and they got Isaac Paredes in return. He will play third base, leaving Alex Bregman in free agency. After a great nine years in Space City, he is still looking for a new […]

The Seattle Mariners will honor a franchise legend in 2025. Ichiro Suzuki was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday in a near-unanimous vote. Seattle announced later in the day that they would make 2025 a banner year for their franchise legend. The Mariners will retire Ichiro’s number 51 during the season. On […]

CC Sabathia was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday. After a career that featured 3,000 strikeouts and 251 wins, he got a spot in Cooperstown on his first ballot. But Sabathia had a great run with the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees and has to choose which cap he will wear […]

Tiger Woods’ simulator league TGL is rolling into Week 3 with high ratings and solid reviews from across the golf world. New York Golf Club made their return to the arena against debutant Atlanta Drive Golf Club. Rickie Fowler, Cameron Young, and Matt Fitzpatrick represented New York while Justin Thomas, Billy Horschel, and Patrick Cantlay […]

The New York Yankees lost the biggest free agency sweepstakes in baseball history. Juan Soto signed with the crosstown Mets, even after spending one year in The Bronx. They pivoted off Plan A, signing Max Fried and trading for Devin Williams and Cody Bellinger to improve their team. But the Yankees should make one more […]

Seattle Mariners legend Ichiro Suzuki was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. After a tremendous professional career in Japan and the United States, he secured enough votes in his first year on the ballot. There was no doubt Ichiro would enter the Hall in one try but would he be unanimous? […]