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Watch: Julio Rodriguez hits record 41 HRs in first round of Derby

Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez put on an absolute clinic in front of his adoring home crowd at the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. passes Albert Pujols on Home Run Derby all-time list

Toronto Blue Jays superstar Vladimir Guerrero Jr. put on a show in the first round of the 2023 Home Run Derby, and in the process, he passed an absolute legend.

Ronald Acuna Jr. tops Shohei Ohtani for highest-selling jersey in first half of MLB season

MLB and the sport of baseball may not boast the popularity it once did, but the big leagues still have its fair share of superstars and that rang true in the first half of the 2023 season in the form of Ronald Acuna Jr. and Shohei Ohtani.

Scott Harris explains why Tigers passed on highly touted outfielder in MLB Draft

Scott Harris has his fingerprints all over the Detroit Tigers not even a year after replacing Al Avila as the president of baseball operations.  Like it or not, Harris has officially made his mark.

Kobe Bryant will grace the cover of 'NBA 2K24'

It will be the fourth time Kobe will grace the cover of the video game, but this time the publisher has something special lined up. 

Texas 'on a mission' in Big 12 ahead of move to SEC

From the outside looking in it would only seem natural for the players on the Texas Longhorns to have the SEC looming in the back of their minds. But their coach says they have business to handle in the Big 12 first.

Cowboys bring in USFL star to compete for kicking job

Brandon Aubrey was a star in the USFL, completing 14-of-15 field goal attempts in 2023 while going a perfect 35-for-35 on extra points.

Ohio State lands four-star 2024 cornerback Miles Lockhart

Miles Lockhart, 4-star cornerback out of Chandler, Arizona, could have chosen to play college football just about anywhere. He chose Ohio State.

Georgia likely to beat out Oklahoma, others for another massive recruiting win

Kirby Smart and his Georgia Bulldogs staff have been cleaning up on the 2024 recruiting trail, and all indications are that they could be on the verge of yet another huge win.

Packers leading scorer still without work, but remains vigilant

For the first time in his career, since being selected by the Packers in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Crosby is a free agent. He's without a home, but he's not without hope of playing in 2023.

Packers may have a secret weapon on offense: 'I feel like I've made a big jump'

Green Bay Packers WR Samori Toure feels like he is ready to take the next step after spending his first year in the NFL working on his development.

Bulldogs land commitment from four-star, 355-pound offensive line recruit

The Georgia Bulldogs just got a big commitment on the offensive line. And we mean "big" in more ways than one.

Detroit Tigers could be in for interesting second-half with Tarik Skubal back on the bump

Tarik Skubal is expected to be back on the bump for the Detroit Tigers this week, which could mark the end of a stretch of abysmal injury luck for the Tigers as it relates to their stable of pitchers.

Steelers legend thinks QB Kenny Pickett can be special

Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is a player to watch who could really jump off the page in his second season in the NFL.

Pistons could be eying 'one more trade' before the summer is out

From the perspective of fans, it may seem like the Detroit Pistons' offseason has been a bit lackluster.

LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne made over $500K in NIL, for one deal

LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne is a social media star just as much as she's a top athlete for the Tigers. She has over 7.6 million followers on TikTok and 3.8 million on Instagram, meaning that a ton of people see her content.

Ohio State lands 5-star DT Justin Scott over Georgia, Michigan, Miami and Notre Dame

Ohio State is no stranger to big-time recruiting wins. With that said, 5-star defensive tackle Justin Scott choosing to commit to Ryan Day and the Buckeyes is no small deal.

Bradley Beal says he is 'antsy' to play on Suns super-team

Bradley Beal is excited to see how he will mesh with his All-Star teammates on the Phoenix Suns.

Rece Davis makes case for Michigan over Georgia as preseason No. 1

ESPN's Rece Davis currently views Michigan as the No. 1 college football team in the country.

Harrison Barnes stays with Kings on three-year, $54 million extension

Pending unrestricted free agent Harrison Barnes isn't going anywhere.

Rutgers lands four-star TE Korey Duff Jr. over Miami, North Carolina

Korey Duff Jr. is one of the top tight-end recruits in the 2024 class. He's also an elite recruit out of New York, ranked as the No. 2 player from the state.

NCAA amending penalties for violations of gambling policy

The NCAA has made some tweaks to the punishments it will dole out for violations of its gambling policies.

Patriots finalize new deal with important offensive weapon

The new contract is an extension through 2025, which will allow Parker to make up to $33 million including per-game roster bonuses, playing time and performance incentives. 

Excited Longhorns fans have already sold out Texas football season tickets

The hype for the Texas Longhorns in 2023 is real. 

Former Georgia QB believes LSU will be better than Alabama in 2023

Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Aaron Murray has a bit of credibility when it comes to discussing SEC football — and that's a bit of an understanding.