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Tommy Fradenburg

Tommy Fradenburg is a freelance writer and an alumni of UNC Chapel Hill currently based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He religiously follows his favorite teams The New York Yankees and Dallas Cowboys (yes, he knows) as well as his alma mater the Tar Heels and West Ham United F.C. in the Premier League. See more of his work on Twitter @tommyfradenburg.

Watch: Marcus Stroman laughs off previous snub by Yankees GM Brian Cashman

New York Yankees starter Marcus Stroman and GM Brian Cashman are all good now that they'll be on the same side.

Eagles star misses practice ahead of Super Wild Card Weekend

The Eagles are literally and figuratively limping into the NFL playoffs, losing five of their last six games after a 10-1 start.

Watch: Nick Saban shares why he decided to retire

Saban is breaking his silence on why he decided to retire from coaching.

Watch: GM Ryan Poles responds to question about Jim Harbaugh in wake of Bears' HC news

The Chicago Bears made an unexpected announcement on Wednesday, firing most of their coaching staff except for head coach Matt Eberflus. 

Tobacco Road strength brings old school to modern college basketball

Having four founding members of the ACC in the top five of the conference standings is a reminder of the best aspects of the sport. 

T.J. Watt to miss wild-card round

The Pittsburgh Steelers weren't supposed to make the playoffs, but rode an elite defense and a steady hand from quarterback Mason Rudolph to a three-game win streak and the final wild-card spot. 

Panthers continue clearing house by firing GM Scott Fitterer

After firing head coach Frank Reich in the middle of the season, the Carolina Panthers continued to clean house on Monday by firing general manager Scott Fitterer.

Michigan HC Jim Harbaugh hilariously dodges question about his future

Jim Harbaugh will talk about his future...in the future.

LeBron James doesn't mince words on Lakers' ugly stretch of games

LeBron James has spent more years of his life in the NBA than out of it, so when he sees a team playing bad basketball, he can tell — especially when that team is his.

Bucs share promising update on Mayfield ahead of crucial Week 18

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are heading into their Week 18 contest against the Carolina Panthers with control over their own destiny in the NFC South.

Former division rival should be Yankees top free-agent target

The New York Yankees missed out on the top prize of the pitching free-agent class when Japanese phenom Yoshinobu Yamamoto signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers,

Watch: Richard Sherman still says CMC for MVP

Many believe Lamar Jackson secured the MVP award with his five-touchdown performance in Week 17. At least one former player is unconvinced.

Will Manchester United's slide cost Erik ten Hag his job?

Despite winning English Premier League Manager of the Month this November, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag is in trouble.

Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel has simple message to doubters

The Dolphins are 10-4 but have yet to defeat a team with a winning record. They have a chance to change that vs. the Cowboys on Christmas Eve.

Watch: Grizzlies' Ja Morant gets first bucket of NBA season

Grizzlies star guard Ja Morrant returned from his 25-game suspension for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans and wasted little time getting his name in the box score. 

Watch: MLB insider names 'front-runner' for Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto

Its officially open season for teams to offer contracts to highly coveted free-agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Report: Prize free agent meeting with Yanks for second time

Are the Yankees closing in on another splashy acquisition?

Teddy Bridgewater shares measured reasoning for retirement after season

After nine seasons and stints on six different NFL teams, Detroit Lions backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater announced his plans to retire at the end of this season.

Wemby vs. James the latest generational clash in NBA

Despite San Antonio's putrid record, fans must be all-in on what they've seen from the top pick in the 2024 NBA draft. Wembanyama is scoring 19 points and hauling in 10.9 rebounds per contest, with eight double-doubles in his last nine games. 

Cowboys' Micah Parsons has colorful description of Bills' Josh Allen ahead of showdown

This Week 15 contest is incredibly important for both teams' playoff aspirations.

Things keep getting worse for Louisville basketball

The Louisville men's basketball program plummeted to a new low Wednesday.

Watch: First look at Juan Soto as a Yankee at introductory news conference

While most Yankees fans are foaming at the mouth in anticipation of watching Juan Soto, there will naturally be some questions about if he can handle the limelight. 

Watch: Incredible scene unfolds at Taylor's annual 'Silent Night' tradition

In a tradition that officially began in 1997, students pour into the tiny gym, and once the game begins, they're silent until the Trojans score their 10th point.