Joey Mistretta Articles - Page 42

The Phoenix Mercury have agreed to a seven-day contract with guard Celeste Taylor, per Women’s Hoops Network. Taylor previously signed a short-term deal with Phoenix as well, so this will be her second seven-day contract with the Mercury in 2024. Taylor, a 23-year-old rookie, has already played for three different teams in the WNBA. She […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly planning to promote top prospect Dylan Crews on Monday before their series against the New York Yankees, per Grant Paulsen of 106.7 The Fan. Crews, an outfielder, was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft. He was selected by Washington after the Pittsburgh Pirates drafted his former […]

The Seattle Mariners fired manage Scott Servais on Thursday. The Mariners’ decision drew no shortage of reaction from the MLB world. Seattle has struggled in recent action, but they are still in a position to potentially clinch a postseason spot. Servais released a statement on Thursday night, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “I have […]

The Indianapolis Colts feature one of the better quarterback-running back duos in the NFL with Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor. If both players can stay healthy in 2024, the Colts’ offense will have an opportunity to shine. Taylor recently addressed his team-up with Richardson during an interview, via the NFL. “I think it’s a lot […]

Brandon Aiyuk’s NFL future is still uncertain as of this story’s writing. Former NFL quarterback Dan Orlovsky explained how Aiyuk’s absence from the San Francisco 49ers, if he does indeed get traded, could impact QB Brock Purdy and head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense. “Yeah, it’s a big deal,” Orlovsky said, via NFL on ESPN. “This […]

The New York Liberty defeated the Dallas Wings 79-71 on Thursday night. The win represented New York’s eighth consecutive victory. However, Sabrina Ionescu has now missed two games in a row with a neck injury after not playing on Thursday, per NYL Stats on X, formerly Twitter. The Liberty also played the Wings at home […]

With Alex Bregman battling an elbow injury, the Houston Astros are considering a plan to help him return to the field soon, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “The Astros will expose Alex Bregman to first base soon in hopes that they can get him playing somewhere defensively, Joe Espada said. It is a possibility […]

The Los Angeles Angels have not reached the postseason since 2014. They allowed Shohei Ohtani to leave in MLB free agency for almost nothing. The Halos have been unable to develop quality starting pitching, and their free agency decisions have been questionable at best. With all of that being said, the team still decided to […]

Scottie Scheffler appeared in be in pain during the opening round of the BMW Championship on Thursday. Scheffler was seemingly dealing with a back issue which led to speculation that he suffered an injury during the tournament. However, the 28-year-old shut down any concern following the first round, via NUCLR GOLF on X, formerly Twitter. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly designating veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Heyward is a quality veteran who can still help a ball club. However, he has struggled from an offensive standpoint in 2024. The Dodgers shared a message for Heyward after announcing the news. “Thank you Jason for […]

It appears that Markieff Morris has interest in re-signing with the Dallas Mavericks. Morris, who was among the Mavs’ leaders during the 2023-24 season despite seeing limited playing time, responded to a post on X, formerly Twitter from MFFL NATION. Mavs fans will certainly take notice of Morris’ four-word message in the response. One of […]

The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly optioned starting pitcher Trevor Rogers, who they acquired from the Miami Marlins ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline, to Triple-A, Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post reports. Rogers had pitched to a lackluster 4.53 ERA across 21 starts with Miami. Baltimore acquired him in hopes that a fresh start […]

The Boston Celtics defeated the Dallas Mavericks 4-1 in the 2024 NBA Finals. Some of the games were competitive, but Boston ultimately emerged victorious nonetheless. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd sparked headlines during the Finals after making an attention-catching Jaylen Brown claim. Kidd called Brown the Celtics’ “best player” during an NBA Finals press conference. […]

The New York Yankees’ lineup could use a boost. Aaron Judge and Juan Soto have continued to impress, but New York’s offense has not been reliable overall in 2024. Anthony Rizzo is not the same All-Star hitter he once was, but he could help the Yankees once he returns from injury. Rizzo, 35, is battling […]

Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers received a big endorsement from a former star college football QB on Wednesday. Matt Leinart, who won the Heisman Trophy in 2004 while playing for USC football, gave Ewers a shoutout after taking a picture with the Texas QB, via Leinart’s X, formerly Twitter account. This young man is oozing […]

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell reportedly exited practice on Wednesday with a foot injury, per Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network. “Penei Sewell left practice today with a left foot injury. Trainers took off his shoe and were checking his ankle and foot before he walked – slowly but without assistance – to the […]

Luka Doncic has not always received as much respect as he deserves throughout his NBA career. However, that is beginning to change. Doncic led the Dallas Mavericks to the NBA Finals despite battling injury trouble this past season. Now, Doncic is receiving MVP love from ESPN, as he is the favorite to win the award […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Seattle Mariners by a final score of 6-3 on Tuesday night. Walker Buehler did not have his worst outing by any means, but he struggled at times. Buehler, who is still trying to find his rhythm after returning from injury, surrendered three runs across four innings of work. He […]

Nebraska football head coach Matt Rhule has reportedly named Dylan Raiola the starting quarterback for Week 1 of the season, per Brett McMurphy of Action Network. Raiola, a five-star freshman, will start the August 31 season-opener against UTEP. Nebraska landed Raiola after he flipped his commitment from Georgia. The Cornhuskers have belief in Raiola’s ceiling. […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown was recently asked about Jayson Tatum’s lack of playing time at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Brown initially shut down the question about his teammate before giving a rather blunt answer, via Celtics reporter Noa Dalzell. “I don’t have any comments right now,” Brown said on NBC Sports Bay Area. “Jayson […]

Miami Dolphins star receiver Tyreek Hill is dealing with a thumb injury. The Dolphins are proceeding with caution amid Hill’s concern. Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel addressed the media on Wednesday and provided the latest update on Hill’s injury, via the Miami Dolphins on YouTube. “I kind of alluded to it with Jaylen Waddle back […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and a number of other NBA players are currently preparing to participate in Goran Dragic’s final game, the “Night of the Dragon.” The game is going to be a celebration of European basketball. It will also be Dragic’s final basketball game. Dragic announced his retirement in 2023 but will participate […]

The Atlanta Braves earned a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday evening. The Phillies’ frustrations continued in the loss, as the Braves are trying to climb back in the National League East division race. Whit Merrifield, who went 2-3 with a run scored in Atlanta’s win, got brutally honest on playing against a […]

The Dallas Wings were defeated 94-74 by the New York Liberty on Tuesday night. With Sabrina Ionescu out for New York, Breanna Stewart stepped up and led the Liberty with 26 points and 12 rebounds. Satou Sabally, meanwhile, led the Wings with 24 points in the game. Sabally has played well in her first two […]

The Seattle Storm and Gabby Williams are in agreement on a rest-of-season contract, the team announced. Williams led France at the Olympics to a silver medal, averaging 15.5 points and just under five assists per game. The WNBA world is seemingly in agreement that she is talented enough to play in the league. Her performance […]

The Dallas Wings and New York Liberty will go head-to-head on Tuesday night. Satou Sabally and Jaelyn Brown returned from their previous injuries in the first game after the Olympic break on Friday, but will Maddy Siegrist return on Tuesday? Siegrist has been trending in a promising direction. The Wings forward, who has been out […]

Tyreek Hill is reportedly dealing with a “minor injury,” per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network. “Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill is latest player dealing with minor injury. He wore a removable brace on right hand during practice today. Hill was in uniform/helmet but I didn’t spot him catch a pass. Mike McDaniel has noted caution with […]

The Texas Rangers have struggled in August. They may be on the verge of receiving two important pitching reinforcements, though. Jacob deGrom and Jon Gray both threw live batting practice sessions on Saturday, a sign that the pitchers are getting close to returning. Rangers manager Bruce Bochy addressed deGrom and Gray’s performances on the mound, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren exited Saturday’s preseason game against the Buffalo Bills with a hamstring injury, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. As of this story’s writing, Warren is considered doubtful to return to the game. The Steelers are hoping Warren avoided a significant injury, but they will closely monitor the situation. One of […]

On Saturday, the Texas Rangers announced that Adrian Beltre will receive a bronze statue at Globe Life Field in 2025, via Bally Sports Southwest. Beltre, a Hall of Famer, will join Nolan Ryan and Ivan Rodriguez as Rangers players with statues. As part of Beltre’s Rangers Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, the former star […]

On Saturday, Patrick Mahomes threw an incredible behind-the-back pass to Travis Kelce. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback has made no shortage of amazing plays throughout his career, but Saturday’s was at another level. So what led to Mahomes’ jaw-dropping play? “I mean, long story short, Travis didn’t run the route he was supposed to run,” […]

Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and current superstar Luka Doncic are among the confirmed participants for Goran Dragic’s final basketball game on August 24, per nightofthedragon.com. The game is being referred to as the “Night of the Dragon,” and it will serve as both a celebration of European basketball as well as Dragic’s final basketball […]

The Los Angeles Sparks and Odyssey Sims are in agreement on a seven-day hardship contract, the team announced. LA is dealing with multiple injuries and recently signed Crystal Dangerfield to a hardship contract as well. Sims has played in the WNBA since 2014. She was selected to the WNBA All-Star team in 2019 while playing […]

Caitlin Clark recorded a 29-point, 10-assist double-double on Friday in the Indiana Fever’s 98-89 victory on Friday night. It was the Fever’s first game back following the Olympic break and they certainly looked ready to play. Clark’s performance drew no shortage of attention from around the sports world. Former NBA superstar Kevin Garnett dropped an […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings were defeated by the Connecticut Sun 109-91 on Friday night in their first game after the Olympic break. There were some positives to take away from the contest, though, as Jaelyn Brown and Satou Sabally returned to the rotation. Brown had previously only played in one game this season […]

ARLINGTON, TX — The Dallas Wings are set to open the second half of the 2024 WNBA season on Friday night against the Connecticut Sun at home. Satou Sabally and Jaelyn Brown are expected to return from their injuries for the game. Maddy Siegrist, however, is not set to return just yet. Wings head coach […]

The Boston Red Sox are reportedly designating 1B/OF Dominic Smith for assignment, per Robert Murray of FanSided. Smith, who has previously played for the New York Mets and Washington Nationals, recorded a slash line of .237/.317/.390/.706 across 83 games played for the Red Sox in 2024. The move to DFA Smith comes after it was […]

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman will not play on Friday due to an elbow injury, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Bregman is reportedly dealing with swelling in the back of his elbow. Bregman later provided an update, via Rome. “Alex Bregman said he had an MRI that showed no structural damage in his […]

The Cincinnati Bengals received a devastating injury update on Friday. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, the “initial belief” is that offense tackle D’Ante Smith will miss the entire 2024 campaign after suffering an injury Thursday. “Initial belief is #Bengals OT D’Ante Smith will miss the 2024 season with a patellar tendon injury, per source. […]