Zachary Draves Articles - Page 25

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 […]

The Atlanta Dream has a unique collection of stars—a vibrant mix of established, respected veterans and youthful energy.  A few of those stars decided to show up before their Thursday game against the Minnesota Lynx in matching Corvettes, per the WNBA. The players included Allisha Gray, Naz Hillmon, and Rhyne Howard.  Game Day Vibes In […]

On January 24, 2026, former Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose will have his jersey retired. His No.1 will be hoisted to the rafters of the United Center while the Bulls play the Boston Celtics. Among those excited about the news is his former Cavaliers teammate LeBron James. He posted multiple flower and applause emjois to […]

Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo isn’t too keen on what college basketball looks like. Recently, he called for guardrails to the NCAA transfer portal, which gives players the power to switch schools. Also, Izzo became one of the few coaches to advocate for the expansion of the NCAA tournament. Amid so much change, Izzo […]

On Wednesday, the Milwaukee Brewers lost their third straight game to the Chicago Cubs. All against the backdrop of a fierce playoff race with the Brewers leading the Cubs by six games in the NL Central. Starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski gave up three runs in four innings pitched, resulting in a 4-3 defeat. Afterward, Brewers […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Sparks dramatically defeated the Dallas Wings 81-80. A last-second shot by Kelsey Plum through the fans at the Crypto.com Arena into a frenzy. Plum finished the game with 20 points and four rebounds. Afterward, Plum was charged up with excitement. When asked about what it will take to get to […]

On Wednesday, Chicago Cubs slugger Kyle Tucker took another night off due to a hairline hand fracture. Nevertheless, the Cubs earned their third straight win over the first-place Milwaukee Brewers. Afterward, manager Craig Counsell stated outright that Tucker’s hand has fully healed, per Marquee Sports Network. "We did some more imaging, and it showed a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic is representing his home country of Slovenia well. Recently, a group of Laker fans marveled at his presence at a Slovenian gas station.  Also, it’s worth noting that he is playing for the Slovenian national team in the EuroBasket tournament. Certainly, Doncic’s talent and persona are worth admiring, and […]

The Morris Twins, Marcus and Markieff, who challenged the Jokic brothers to a boxing match, are making another move in the NBA.  On Wednesday, the twins officially signed with sports agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sport Management, per Chris Haynes.  The twins have been in the NBA together for the last 14 years.  In 2011, […]

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is a walking history in the making. But he seems to bring out the worst in people.  As was the case with Donovan Mitchell of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks. In a recent exchange, Mitchell and Hart reflected on the free agency period […]

From 2002 to 2005, Matt Leinart put USC football on the map. To this day, he still weighs in on the current state of the program under the leadership of coach Lincoln Riley.  During his tenure, he won the Heisman Trophy in 2004 and led USC to back-to-back national championships in 2003 and 2004. Additionally, […]

The football rivalry between Ohio State and Michigan is rich in tradition. A tradition in which a line is drawn in the sand and nobody dares to cross it. One of those who is fully aware of the tradition is Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith. On Wednesday, Smith didn’t mince words in expressing his disgust […]

It’s been a trying time for Coco Gauff. Recently, she lost in the quarterfinals at the Cincinnati Open to No. 9 Jasmine Paolini 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. With the U.S. Open on the horizon, Gauff is looking to put Cincinnati “in the rear view mirror”. In addition, she is cleaning house by firing two of her […]

Despite the Chicago Cubs sweeping a doubleheader against the Milwaukee Brewers, the loser is still winning. In other words, the Brewers (79-47) have a seven-game lead over the Cubs in the National League Central. Meanwhile, the Cubs (72-54) hold a 2.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres for the NL Wild Card spot. Cubs President […]

Recently, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell benched slugger Kyle Tucker due to his ongoing slump. Despite criticisms from fans and analysts, Counsell maintained that his plan was for Tucker to regain his confidence. Now, both Tucker and Counsell are opening up about the path forward, per Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. “We’ll see how it […]

When it comes to home runs, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone is at the right place at the right time. On Tuesday, the Yankees equaled a franchise record nine home runs against the Tampa Bay Rays in a 13-3 win. Much of it to the amazement of Boone. Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Belinger, and Jose […]

On Sunday, the sister of Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham called out the league and referees following her season-ending knee injury. “@WNBA maybe you should focus less on fining players for commenting on your poor officiating & more about hiring officials that are able to call a consistent game and protect your athletes. Pathetic. Praying […]

South Carolina women’s basketball coach Dawn Staley knows talent. After all, she helped put A’ja Wilson on the map along with Aliyah Boston and Kamilla Cardoso. On Tuesday, Staley took to social media to express her enthusiasm about a recent recruit visit, per Lulu Kesin of The Greenville News. “Good am! In my 25 years […]

USC women’s basketball superstar JuJu Watkins is on a whirlwind. Recently, she signed a lucrative NIL deal with the three-on-three Unrivaled League with other top college players. On Tuesday, Watkins announced the release of eight new color schemes for her upcoming Nike LeBron NXT Gen line, per Nicholas Vlahos of Sole Retriever. The first four […]

Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy. On Tuesday, the official 44-man roster for orientation camp was released, comprising of all NHL players. Introducing the 44 players who will attend the U.S. Men's Olympic Orientation Camp 🇺🇸 Details: https://t.co/lWC0ZT1AJc pic.twitter.com/16FT49FRgP — USA Hockey (@usahockey) August 19, 2025 Olympic Orientation […]

The history of the Kansas City Chiefs is rich. As is evident, the recent ESPN documentary “The Kingdom goes deep into the legacy of the franchise. Among those who made the team are Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. Both of whom got a rare glimpse into the story of the franchise underneath Arrowhead Stadium, per MLFootball. […]

It was a largely inconsequential game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Seattle Mariners. To which, former Phillies player turned analyst John Kruk, known for his hot takes, did himself one better.  In the bottom of the 4th inning with the Phillies leading 6-0, Kruk provided some in-depth analysis of all things the invention of the […]

On Sunday, New York Mets catcher Juan Soto made a friendly gesture to Little Leaguers while behind the plate against the Seattle Mariners. It came on Sunday during the 2025 MLB Little League Classic when he broke out his trademark “Soto Shuffle”  However, one Little Leaguer wasn’t necessarily thrilled to make Soto’s acquaintance, per Jomboy […]

On Sunday, the Boston Red Sox signed former Washington Nationals slugger Nathaniel Lowe. Recently, he became a free agent after Washington declared him for assignment. The terms of his contract remain unknown, but will likely ast until the end of the season. On Monday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora provided a simple assessment of Lowe […]

Azzi Fudd and Paige Bueckers created magic for UConn Women’s Basketball. In April, they led UConn to its 12th national championship in program history over South Carolina, 82-59.  Now with Bueckers playing for the Dallas Wings, Fudd is on an island by herself. Something she spoke candidly about on the podcast Around the W, presented […]