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Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Lions' Penei Sewell on Dan Campbell: 'If he wants me to run through a wall, I'm going to do it'

Detroit was 3-13-1 last season but did win three of its last six games, so there is optimism that Dan Campbell has what it takes to turn the ship around.

Cardinals reportedly trade for Jose Quintana from Pirates

The St. Louis Cardinals are in need of pitching help, and they may have just gotten it in the form of left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana.

Red Sox whisk Christian Vazquez away mid-interview after trade: 'It's a business'

Chris Cotillo of Mass Live reports that Vazquez was traded to Houston in return for two minor leaguers, fielder/outfielder Enmanuel Valdez and outfielder Wilyer Abreu.

Kyle Brandt reacts to Deshaun Watson suspension: 'It pisses me off to even talk about it'

Six games is a suspension length that hasn't gone over well with many, and you can add Good Morning Football co-host Kyle Brandt to the list of people who have voiced their frustration.

Aaron Rodgers throws his support behind Packers' new No. 1 WR Allen Lazard

Allen Lazard has become an integral part of head coach Matt LaFleur's offense and he is coming off the best statistical season of his career.

Bears reportedly considering trading away former second round pick Teven Jenkins

Jenkins doesn't have a ton of experience since he spent much of the 2021 season on injured reserve.

Cowboys reportedly concerned James Washington has suffered a foot fracture

ESPN is reporting that according to its sources, the Cowboys fear Washington suffered a foot fracture during training camp on Monday. 

Yankees strike deal with A's for Frankie Montas, Lou Trivino

The New York Yankees have been busy at the MLB trade deadline, and that trend continued with a trade with the Oakland Athletics.

Brittney Griner's Russian teammates have her back in court appearance

Teammate Evgeniya Belyakova and general manager Maxim Ryabkov both spoke as character witnesses for Griner.

Suns match Pacers' maximum offer sheet on Deandre Ayton

It turns out the Phoenix Suns actually want Deandre Ayton after all.

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables excited about his new QB: 'Dillon Gabriel's a winner'

Gabriel is a bona fide starter, and Venables is understandably excited to have the veteran college quarterback under center this season.

Vince Young throws support behind Steve Sarkisian and Texas' move to SEC

Young is a Texas football legend. What he says about the Longhorns carries a ton of weight.

Lamar Odom to fight Drake impersonator in celebrity boxing match

TMZ is reporting that Lamar Odom, an NBA champion, is stepping up to defend the honor of the real Drake.

Skip Bayless: Chet Holmgren was 'completely outplayed' by Keegan Murray in Summer League game

If you're box-score watching, it seems clear that Murray outplayed Holmgren. That's if you're just looking at box scores, though.

Baker Mayfield: Progressive missed opportunity for relatable moving commercials

Wouldn't it be ironic that Baker Mayfield's lasting legacy with the Cleveland Browns was a series of insurance commercials?

Michigan beat out rival MSU for elite defensive lineman commit Enow Etta

Every big-time commitment counts, even at a school like Michigan. Those commitments count even more when you're able to steal a solid recruit away from a rival, though, and that's exactly what Jim Harbaugh and his staff were able to do with 4-star lineman Enow Etta from Colleyville, Texas.

Royals' Whit Merrifield explains why he didn't receive COVID-19 vaccine: 'Didn't think the risk was worth it'

Whit Merrifield is among the 10 Royals players who will miss the team's series in Toronto.

New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has his eye on the Pac-12: 'We're open for business'

New Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has his work cut out for him as he looks to shepherd his conference into a new era of college football. 

Mike Gundy jokes about awkward Big 12 meetings: 'I wouldn't let OU and Texas in'

Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy joked that the Big 12 shouldn't let the two defectors into this year's meetings.

The red-hot Orioles are a .500 baseball team

With a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs, the O's have found themselves at the peak of mediocrity, with a 44-44 record.

Greg Anthony on Pistons' Cade Cunningham: He's 'Grant Hill with a jump shot'

Mike Curtis of the Detroit News passed on some analysis from Greg Anthony with a subsequent reaction from Cade Cunningham.

NBA Board of Governors reportedly discussing 30-team, in-season tournament

According to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the league's Board of Governors is tossing around a game-changing, in-season idea.

Albert Pujols will try to recapture his prime in 2022 MLB Home Run Derby

Albert Pujols, who will participate in his fifth Home Run Derby, has six home runs on the season.

Andre Iguodala: Rasheed Wallace would 'be better than Giannis' in today's NBA

Wallace was a four-time All-Star, and although he never sniffed MVP status, it would certainly be fun to see how he could hold his own against the Giannis Antetokounmpo-type players of the NBA world in 2022.

Jim Boeheim: CBB coaches trying to stop super conferences, but 'football schools do what they want to do'

Football is the moneymaker in the college ranks and what's good for the goose should ultimately be good for the gander, but it seems that the "powers that be" aren't considering college basketball and what that sport needs when factoring in conference expansion.