Zachary Draves Articles - Page 20

Since being traded to the Toronto Blue Jays, pitcher Shane Bieber has proved himself worthy. In his first start, he secured nine strikeouts in six innings pitched in a 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins. On Friday, Bieber struck out six, but the Blue Jays lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 7-2. In the process, he […]

ESPN’s College Gameday is not what it is without the legendary Lee Corso. In April, he announced his retirement as the beloved college football analyst after 38 years. Tributes came pouring in from fans and colleagues alike. On Saturday, during the opening of College GameDay, a huge banner was on display among Ohio State fans […]

Even though Deion Sanders said Colorado will be OK following a loss to Georgia Tech, some aren’t buying it. The Buffaloes lost 27-20 and Sanders failed to use the two remaining timeouts late in the game. Georgia Tech broke a 20-20 tie after a 45-yard touchdown run by QB Haynes King. Colorado had a chance […]

The New York Mets have made history during their series against the Miami Marlins. For instance, Pete Alonso joined Albert Pujols as the only MLB player to hit 30+ home runs in their first six shortened seasons.  On Friday, they achieved another feat by scoring the most runs in a home game franchise history, per […]

After Micah Parsons signed a $188 million deal with the Green Bay Packers, he shared some of that money with his mother, Sherese.  During a press conference on Friday, Parsons formally announced his retirement, citing the passing of his mother, as reported by Jordan Schultz of The Schultz Report. Parsons reflected on how hard his […]

Three days ago, the San Francisco Giants lost relief pitcher Randy Rodriguez to injury. On Friday, the Giants added insult to injury with the likelihood that Rodriguez will undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area.  Rodriguez had developed soreness in his right elbow. If he does undergo Tommy John […]

The Green Bay Packers are joyful to obtain Micah Parsons in a trade. On the other hand, the Dallas Cowboys are coming to terms with the loss of a generational talent.  Indeed, Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said that while he is excited about Parsons, he still feels bad that DT Kenny Clark had to […]

The Dallas Cowboys are feeling the heartbreak of the trading of Micah Parsons to the Packers. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is feeling the heat for letting Parsons slip from his grip following a bitter negotiation.  Upon reflection, Jones took the time to speak out about a recent incident involving Parsons, as reported by Mike Garafolo […]

It may be likely that the New York Yankees will win the AL Wild Card. If they intend to go far, they have to have Aaron Judge on top of his game both at the plate and in the outfield.  On Thursday, Yankees manager Aaron Boone discussed the prospect of Judge playing in the outfield, […]

A few days after Venus Williams was eliminated from the US Open singles tournament, she came around in a big way in doubles. On Thursday, Williams enthusiastically captured her first Grand Slam title since 2018, per ESPNW. She did so with partner Leylah Fernandez defeating the pair of Lyudmyla Kichenok and Ellen Perez 7-6 (7-4), […]

The Boston Red Sox kept their playoff surge alive following a 3-2 win on Thursday. In the process, their three-game sweep of Baltimore propelled them to go 15 games above .500 for the first time since 2021, per MLB. Altogether, the Red Sox are 75-60 and are 3.5 games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays […]

The Philadelphia Phillies just completed a three-game series against the New York Mets. Ultimately, they were swept in all three games. All of which set against the backdrop of a fierce battle in the NL East. Now, the Phillies are set to take on the Atlanta Braves in a three-game series. For MLB insider Jon […]

A few months after Georgia QB Jaden Rashada entered the transfer portal, he will take command at Sacramento State University. According to Pete Thamel of ESPN, Rashada will begin his stint with Sacramento State in its first game against South Dakota State on Saturday. After entering the transfer portal, Rashada said he was excited to […]

Syracuse basketball star Donnie Freeman is a future NBA prospect. However, a recent foot injury put those plans on hold, and he decided to come back to Syracuse. On Thursday, Freeman was officially cleared to play in his sophomore year, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports. He will take part in all future basketball activities. […]

The Savannah Bananas are to baseball what the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball. Former MLB players join the traveling exhibition team that plays and performs before adoring fans. Now it appears MLB wants to get in on the action with the prospect of a formal partnership, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic. According to Bananas […]

New York Knicks veteran player Karl-Anthony Towns isn’t one to mince words. As was the case in the aftermath of the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.  Towns took to his X page to express his dismay at the shooting.  “Heartbroken for the families affected by the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis, […]

After going through a battle with injuries, Brittney Griner came back to take on the Aces on Wednesday.  Not only that, Griner managed to secure the 17th spot on the WNBA All-Time rebounding list with 2,500 rebounds. Additionally, Griner is 21 rebounds shy of surpassing Swim Cash for 16th.  The Dream lost to the Aces […]

In this NIL-defined era of the NCAA, it is a free-for-all. A period in which student athletes are being monetized in some unique, if not drastic, ways.  On Wednesday, it was reported that Chipotle will provide a card for free meals, according to Brett McMurphy of On3Sports. The athletes who will reap this reward will […]

It goes without saying that Paige Bueckers will likely win the WNBA Rookie of the Year. With so much ahead of her, she has already done plenty in her first year as a professional.  However, when asked if she could trade places with anyone in the world, Bueckers mentioned the actress Zendaya.  “If you could […]

This year, Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley is facing high expectations. He is looking to build on the success of his Super Bowl-winning season against the Kansas City Chiefs.  With all this hoopla, Barkley is looking to defy a certain adage. That a top-notch RB can’t duplicate his success from the previous season. Something […]

On Wednesday, history repeated itself for Jack Draper. Two years after withdrawing from Wimbledon due to injury, it happened again. Draper had to leave early from the U.S. Open due to another injury. As a result, his singles opponent Zizou Bergs advances to the third round by default. Afterward, Draper took to social media to […]

The New York Yankees have had an up-and-down season. Luckily, they have had Cody Bellinger continuing to show up and show out. On Wednesday, Bellinger etched his name into Yankees history against the Washington Nationals. In the bottom of the 3rd inning, Bellinger hit a two-run home run to straight away center field to put […]

Undoubtedly, the Dallas Mavericks suffered a significant setback after the historic trading of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. On Wednesday, it seemed they had not forgotten, as evidenced by the removal of a Doncic billboard in Dallas. According to Arash Markazi of The Sporting Tribune, the Mavericks allegedly coordinated efforts to […]

The Indiana Fever are fortunate to have Aliyah Boston. On Tuesday, she secured her 1,000th career rebound against the Seattle Storm. Additionally, Boston became the fastest player in Fever history to achieve this milestone in a 95-75 victory. All the while, the Fever are clinging on with the multitude of injuries affecting their key talent. […]

Since July, Chicago White Sox rookie Colson Montgomery has had a hot hand. Towards the end of the month, Montgomery went on a home run streak against the rival Chicago Cubs, no less.  On Tuesday, Montgomery etched his name in history by becoming the youngest player to hit a home run in four straight games, […]

Seattle Storm veteran Nneka Ogwumike is on a scoring record-breaking streak. Recently, Ogwumike surpassed Sheryl Swoopes for 5th on the WNBA all-time scoring list.  On Tuesday, she continued her historical surge by becoming the 4th player in franchise history to notch 700 points in a season. This came in the game against the Indiana Fever, […]

No matter how hobbled the Indiana Fever are, they still have Kelsey Mitchell.  On Tuesday, Mitchell achieved a new feat against the Seattle Storm. She broke the Fever’s single-season record for points scored with 770. Through all the difficulties the Fever has undergone, Mitchell continues to stand tall.  At this point, Mitchell is averaging 20.7 […]

Los Angeles Rams left tackle Alaric Jackson is cleared to practice after battling blood clots earlier in the summer. On Monday, Jackson’s clearance was granted to take part in the scheduled practice, per Sarah Barshop of ESPN. Recently, Jackson received a positive update from Rams head coach Sean McVay At the same time, quarterback Matthew […]

The Los Angeles Lakers of the early 2000s enabled Shaq and Kobe to become one of the fiercest duos. Evidently, the culmination of their dynasty run (2000-2002) was triumphing over the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 Western Conference Finals. It was something that Shaq still holds dear. Recently, Shaq was asked by a kid reporter […]

Earlier this month, Micah Parsons requested a trade from the Dallas Cowboys. Ever since, the organization has been thrown into a tailspin with the season starting and with no end in sight. However, owner Jerry Jones has confidence in Parsons that it will all work out. Nevertheless, NFL insiders are still trying to come to […]

In May, the Minnesota Frost of the PWHL notched their second consecutive league championship. Furthermore, they managed to accumulate one million fans total during the season. Now, the Frost is going all out with the hiring of a soon-to-be Hall of Famer as a coach. On Monday, the Frost officially announced eventual Hall of Fame […]

The 53-man roster for the Kansas City Chiefs is still being worked out. But there is no doubt that Patrick Mahomes will lead the charge. While age is creeping up, there is no question that Mahomes is still the premier quarterback of his generation. That was evident in the preseason game against the Chicago Bears […]

Almost a year after the Chicago Cubs traded Kyle Hendricks to the LA Angels, he’s coming back. On Sunday, Hendricks will start against the Cubs for the first time since the trade, per Marquee Sports Network. The Angels begin a three-game series with the Cubs on Friday. As of now, the Angels are 61-66 and […]

On Thursday, South Carolina announced a switch from Under Armour to Nike. This comes as the football brings on additional sponsorships for the 2025 season. One of those thrilled about this partnership is none other than Dawn Staley. On her X account, she couldn’t contain her excitement. “I’m over the moon happy about our new […]

For all the hype surrounding Sheduer Sanders in the NFL, is it possible that the league didn’t want him in the first place? According to NFL legend Eric Dickerson, the answer is yes. Recently, Dickerson implied there was a concerted effort to keep Sanders out of the league, per Christian Arnold of the New York […]

On Friday, the Baltimore Orioles signed catcher Samuel Basallo to an eight-year $67 million deal. A massive move after proving himself in only four games. But it turns out this wasn’t his first rodeo. In 2021, Basallo had a deal on the table with the New York Yankees, but it fell through, per Kiley McDaniel […]

It turns out, retirement has been good to NWSL legend Alex Morgan. Recently, Morgan’s jersey was retired by the San Diego Wave, the first in franchise history. Last month, she received the ESPY’s Icon Award with Diana Taurasi. Plus, Morgan has become a minority investor of her former team. Altogether, her legacy on the soccer […]

Thanks to the SF Giants, courtesy of Justin Verlander, things are beginning to pick up. Furthermore, he made history against the Tampa Bay Rays by reaching 9th on the all-time strikeout list, surpassing Walter “Big Train” Johnson.  However, he experienced a tough loss against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. Verlander gave up seven hits […]

Indiana football is looking to go beyond its No.20 ranking in the Top 25 AP Poll, and all the while playing on a surface with a new name.  On Thursday, Indiana officially announced the renaming of the surface at Memorial Stadium to “Merchants Bank Field”.  The culminating point of a 20-year $50 million deal with […]