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Scott Melesky

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Scott Melesky has been a sports journalist for over 30 years.  He graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in history in 1995. He has been an editor and writer for 19 publications and websites. He has contributed to eight published books and worked in the sports information department for four different colleges.

Cardinals' Nolan Arenado is interested in trade to the Red Sox

With the MLB Winter Meetings concluded, the Boston Red Sox continue their search for another star player to bolster their lineup.

After losing out on Juan Soto, Red Sox interested in familiar free-agent target

After failing to land outfielder Juan Soto, who agreed to a deal with the New York Mets late Sunday, the Boston Red Sox are targeting free-agent OF Teoscar Hernandez.

Three reasons why Red Sox should sign Juan Soto

The New York Yankees' biggest rival could poach their All-Star outfielder this winter.

UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close eyeing school history

Every win the UCLA women's basketball team has earned this season has been one that adds to the historical legacy of head coach Cori Close and her team.

Meet 'future Olympian' leading No. 1 UCLA's rise in women's hoops

UCLA center Lauren Betts is powering the No. 1-ranked UCLA Bruins to new heights. 

Potential landing spots for Japanese ace Roki Sasaki

Sasaki will have no shortage of suitors.

Getting to know Roki Sasaki

Roki Sasaki is the next Japanese superstar ready to make his presence known in the MLB next season, and all 30 teams in the league have taken notice and are ready to try to successfully recruit the 23-year-old out of Bizen, Japan, who will be an international free agent in the coming days.

Can Shohei Ohtani lead the Dodgers to another title next season?

There was a lot of hype and speculation on Shohei Ohtani's potential impact on the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 season when he was signed for a 10-year contract worth $700M.