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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.

Is Jared Goff's growth enough to deliver division crown to Lions?

Heading into the third year of the Jared Goff era, the vibes around the Detroit Lions are much different than when he arrived before the 2021 season. Can the Lions live up to the hype?

UNC QB Drake Maye looking for more than ACC POY repeat

University of North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye took the ACC by storm in 2022, winning conference player of the year as a red-shirt freshman. On Wednesday, he was named ACC Preseason Player of the Year. He could be primed for even more.

Watch: Veteran RB explains why he's interested in Jets

Dalvin Cook rushed for almost 1,173 yards and eight touchdowns last season, yet just over a month before the regular season still finds himself a free agent. This could change soon and he joined Good Morning Football on Friday to explain why he's interested in joining Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho celebrates birthday with huge extension

The Carolina Hurricanes forward Sebastian Aho added his name to the list of notable athletes signing large contracts this week, inking an eight-year, $78M extension on his 26th birthday. 

Watch: Damar Hamlin greeted by Bills Mafia

Damar Hamlin took the field at Bills training camp and received a passionate reception from the members of Bills Mafia on hand. 

College basketball heavyweights announce home-and-home series

Two of college basketball's most prestigious programs announced they will play a home-and-home series starting in the 2024-25 season.

Watch: Raucous reception for Anthony Rizzo as Yanks sweep Royals

Rizzo busted out of his slump in a big way on Sunday, prompting a funny reception from his teammates in the dugout.

Former Pro Bowl RB joins Ravens on one-year deal

The Baltimore Ravens and 30-year-old running back Melvin Gordon III agreed to a one-year, $3.1 million deal on Friday per ESPN's Adam Schefter.  The Denver Broncos released Gordon III in November after 10 games plagued by ball security issues, with five fumbles in 10 games.

No surprise at top of 'Madden NFL 24' QB rankings

While it isn't surprising to see Patrick Mahomes top the list, there are some interesting storylines further down the list. 

Watch: Braves fan's challenge of 'The Freeze' falls short

An Atlanta Braves fan had a heartbreaking race against "The Freeze."

Manchester United manager names new captain

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has decided the next player to wear the captain's armband for the Red Devils, taking over from former captain Harry Maguire.

Takeaways from 'Madden NFL 24' RB ratings

With the reveal of the "Madden NFL 24" top-10 rated running backs on Wednesday, we have dozens of interesting storylines to follow.

Watch: Announcer's jinx caps Yankees' brutal loss

Sports are full of superstitions and the "announcer's jinx" is one of the most well-known. The Yankees were bit by that jinx in a big way Sunday.

MLB insider reveals 'most motivated' team in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes

His ability to hit for contact as well as power will be a welcome addition to a lineup with the third-lowest batting average in all MLB so far this year. 

Watch: 'Banana Ball' strikes again

When is it no longer cool to bring your own glove to a baseball game? If you're going to watch the Savannah Bananas play, the answer is never.

NBA approves new rules for next season

The NBA Board of Governors officially approved two rule changes for the 2023-24 season.

Watch: MLB commissioner serenaded by unhappy fans during draft

One such tradition is booing the commissioner of whatever league's draft you're attending; an activity baseball fans in town for the MLB Draft pounced on early and often in Seattle on Sunday night. 

Hornets star 'shooting for MVP' after signing max extension

Good news, Charlotte Hornets' fans: LaMelo Ball is here to stay. With the extension secured, Ball told Charlotte general manager Mitch Kupchak he plans to live up to his new deal.

Watch: Costly error continues Cardinals disappointing 2023

In a year where little has gone to plan for the St. Louis Cardinals, Wednesday night's loss to the Miami Marlins seemed almost inevitable. 

Angels await X-ray results on former MVP

Just four days after being named to his 11th All-Star Game, Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout is in danger of heading to the injured list. 

Watch: A's DH emotional after learning he's an All-Star

Brent Rooker is officially an All-Star, selected by his fellow players to represent Oakland in the Midsummer Classic later this month in Seattle.   

Former Cy Young candidate rocked in rookie ball

Alek Manoah made his debut for the Florida Complex League (FCL) Blue Jays, Toronto's rookie-ball minor league team, and got shelled by FCL Yankees.

Does MLB need robot umpires?

Being an umpire is hard. Tracking something three inches in diameter moving anywhere from 80-100 miles per hour is a very difficult thing to do. Is it time to let technology take over?

Imminent return of starter could jump-start Yankees

A key offseason addition for the Yankees hasn't had the opportunity to make an impact yet this season, but that could change soon.

Hornets draft SEC Player of the Year to pair with LaMelo Ball

Miller is a 6-foot-9 forward out of Alabama whom the Hornets hope will become an elite scorer to pair with their star point guard LaMelo Ball.