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Dan Treacy

Dan is a lifelong sports fan who has covered several sports on social media since he was 12. He grew up in Yonkers, New York and graduated from Boston University with a journalism degree. You can find Dan giving completely unsolicited sports takes on Twitter at @DanTreacyASN.

Texas' Steve Sarkisian refuses to say whether QB Quinn Ewers will return Saturday

All indications are that Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers is nearing a return from a left shoulder injury he suffered against Alabama, but Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is staying quiet on whether that return will come this weekend.

Francisco Alvarez set to become MLB's youngest player

Mets GM Billy Eppler hinted in August that calling-up top prospect Francisco Alvarez could be an option late in the season. That day has arrived.

Does Andy Dalton have a chance to unseat Jameis Winston as Saints' starter?

With Jameis Winston listed as doubtful for the Saints' London matchup with the Vikings this weekend, backup Andy Dalton is set to make his first start with the team.

Dolphins WR Tyreek Hill on record-setting pace

The Dolphins had a tough night all-around on Thursday, but wide receiver Tyreek Hill continued his torrid start to the season. 

What's at stake in critical Mets-Braves series?

The Mets and Braves will face off in a critical series this weekend that will go a long way toward determining the National League East winner.

Is Deion Sanders a realistic candidate for Auburn, Georgia Tech?

If these last two weeks are any indication, this year's college football coaching carousel might be defined by Deion Sanders.

Blue Jays fan laments narrowly missing Aaron Judge's 61st home run ball: 'I almost had it'

Judge's 61st home run ball was valued between $250,000 and $2 million. That's what this fan missed by mere inches.

Yankees might move game from Amazon Prime to YES Network amid Judge's record chase

The Yankees and Amazon are working together to see if Friday's game between the Yankees and Orioles can be broadcasted on the YES Network rather than exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.

Kyler Murray wants James Conner more involved in Cardinals offense

Cardinals QB Kyler Murray told reporters on Wednesday that he would like to see RB James Conner more involved in the offense.

How will the Yankees fill out their postseason rotation?

The Yankees find themselves thinner on depth, but they will have enough days off to align their postseason rotation however they'd like. 

Yankees clinch AL East title, first-round bye

This is the Yankees' first division title since 2019.

18 NFL owners make Forbes' list of 400 wealthiest Americans

Forbes published its annual list of the 400 wealthiest Americans on Thursday, and more than half of all NFL owners made an appearance.

Defensive coordinator Dan Quinn proving to be Cowboys' MVP

In two games without Prescott, the Cowboys have generated 11 total sacks, keeping Joe Burrow and Daniel Jones under constant pressure. 

Free from distractions, QB Tua Tagovailoa finally thriving with Dolphins

Through three games, Tagovailoa's 117.8 passer rating trails only Lamar Jackson.

Rams' Aaron Donald adds to legacy with 100th career sack

Donald is only the seventh active player to reach the 100-sack milestone.

Patriots QB Mac Jones unable to put weight on left leg after late INT

The Patriots lost their home opener to the Ravens on Sunday, and they may have lost their quarterback for the foreseeable future.  After throwing an interception that sealed Baltimore's win, Mac Jones limped to the sideline and was unable to put any weight on his left leg.

Kansas QB Jalon Daniels emerging as a household name

The Jayhawks have become the darlings of the college football world after getting off to a 4-0 start.

Will a weak early-season schedule hurt Alabama?

Alabama looked like an untested team against Texas, and that could be a concern when the Crimson Tide face Arkansas next weekend.

Which college football coaches could be the next to go?

The college football coaching carousel never truly stops. After 13 Power FIve programs and Notre Dame entered this season with a new head coach, two more have already made a change, with Nebraska's Scott Frost and Arizona State's Herm Edwards ousted.

The Steelers were wrong to believe in QB Mitchell Trubisky

In an offense that does him no favors, Trubisky's arm simply isn't enough to put the Steelers among the AFC's contenders.

Yankees clinch sixth consecutive postseason berth

Assuming they lock up the AL East, the Yankees will open the postseason on Oct. 11.

Can Nebraska lure a big name after firing Scott Frost?

The college football coaching carousel got started early this year when Nebraska fired head coach Scott Frost after three games. While there is still plenty of season left, 2022 is on track to be another disappointing year for a once-proud Cornhuskers program.

Report details 'uncomfortable' dynamic between Carson Wentz and Jalen Hurts during 2020 season

Some sensed Carson Wentz "spent too much time looking in the rear-view mirror" at Hurts.