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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: Yankees' Michael King tosses PitchCom device into stands

Before suffering a season-ending broken elbow during a July appearance vs. the Baltimore Orioles in 2022, Yankees reliever Michael King was one of the best in the business; recording 66 strikeouts and just 16 walks in 51 innings. 

Hurricanes visibly frustrated by Sergei Bobrovsky, Panthers

The 2023 Eastern Conference Final has been infuriating for the Carolina Hurricanes. The major reason why is Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky. 

Aaron Judge, Yankees heating (and healing) up

The New York Yankees did not get off to a great start in 2023. Despite their annual lofty expectations, a rash of early injuries at essentially every position saw the Bronx Bombers sitting at 15-15 and in last place in the American League East after a 3-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on May 1.

Newcastle United clinches spot in UEFA Champions League

In May 2022, Newcastle United was on its way to another bottom-half finish in the English Premier League. On Monday the club completed a years-long turn around clinching a spot in the next UEFA Champions League after a 0-0 draw at home against Leicester City.