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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.

LaMelo Ball sets lofty games-played goal for 2024-25

Ball managed just 22 games in 2022-23. He has his sights set much higher in 2023-24.

One issue that could derail Yankees amid hot start

The New York Yankees are off to a dream start in 2024, leading MLB with 12 wins and winning their first five series. But once concerning issue has emerged that could rain on the parade.

Yankees' best start since 2003 is a good omen for October

There are still 150 games between now and the playoffs when this Yankees team's real measure of success will be determined. But if history is anything to go by, this team has a chance to make some real noise. 

Nestor Cortes Jr. heroics, Gerrit Cole news make for encouraging night for Yankees

Between Nestor Cortes Jr.'s heroics on the mound and positive news concerning Gerrit Cole's rehab, it was an encouraging night for the Yankees.

Panthers wisely extending Pro Bowl DT Derrick Brown's contract

The Carolina Panthers were smart to extend DT Derrick Brown, even if it cost them a pretty penny.

Oft-injured Yankees reliever placed on 60-day IL with elbow strain

The Yankees bullpen just took a major hit.

A's announce Sacramento as temporary home until Las Vegas stadium ready

Its official: 2024 will be the final season of the Oakland Athletics playing in Oakland, California.

Hornets coach Steve Clifford to step down, but team's future seems bright

Steve Clifford is stepping down as Charlotte Hornets head coach with the aim of taking a front-office role with the team. But there's still reason for optimism in the Queen City.

Yankees' Aaron Judge leads MLB in this frustrating stat

Part of Aaron Judge's aggravation likely stems from his rough first week of the season, but it may also be because he's frequently a victim of botched calls. 

Yankees SS Anthony Volpe maturing at the plate in second season

Things are going well for the New York Yankees early in 2024, and the evolution of their young shortstop has had a lot to do with it.

Newcomers provide welcome signs for Yankees

The Yankees scored five unanswered runs en route to a 5-4 Opening Day win thanks to solid at-bats and superb outfield defense.

Hornets shut down star guard for remainder of the season

The Charlotte Hornets are shutting down their star guard for the rest of the season.

Jordan Montgomery signing puts damper on Yankees' offseason

Yankees GM Brian Cashman decided that adding veteran Marcus Stroman was enough for a free-agent pitching class headlined by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell and the former Yankee Montgomery.

Maligned ACC shines in first weekend of NCAA Tournament

Leading up to Selection Sunday for the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, the conversation surrounding the ACC was about the league being below average. The conference made a statement to the contrary during the tournament's opening weekend.

Tony Bennett should be on the hot seat after embarrassing First Four loss

University of Virginia head coach Tony Bennett has achieved a great deal while leading the Cavaliers, but outside of a 2019 run to the national title the team's recent NCAA Tournament appearances have been nothing short of disastrous. Tuesday's First Four loss continued that trend.

Newcomers, not old heads key for North Carolina's national title hopes

For any team that faces No. 1 seed North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament, the names at the top of the scouting reports will be household ones: guard R.J. Davis and center Armando Bacot. 

Watch: Former Indiana head coach Tom Crean goes off on teams declining NIT invites

Over the past couple of seasons, a growing story line for college basketball has been high-profile teams on the NCAA Tournament bubble missing out on the Big Dance, then declining invitations to the National Invitational Tournament (NIT). One former coach didn't hold back in his criticism of such decisions.

Watch: Louisville HC's postgame presser encapsulates disastrous tenure

A nightmare era for Louisville men's basketball appears to be over.

Aaron Judge update will give Yankee fans deja vu

The Yankees gave a seemingly positive update on Judge, but Yankees fans have heard that before.

Vikings make smart move by adding RB who played for NFC North rival

Former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones has agreed to terms on a one-year, $7 million deal with NFC North rival Minnesota,

Bengals WR Tee Higgins requests trade

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins has requested a trade from the team after failing to make any progress on a long-term contract.

Astros ace to start season on injured list

The Astros will be without the leader of their rotation to start the season.

Hornets make another positive move with anticipated hiring of new executive

The Hornets are expected to hire Brooklyn Nets executive Jeff Peterson as their next head of basketball operations.

Could these fans sway Juan Soto to remain a Yankee past 2024?

When outfielder Juan Soto makes his New York Yankees home debut April 5, Yankee Stadium will be rocking. But that's what the former San Diego Padres star expects for every  home game.

Tim Anderson looking for bounce-back year with Miami Marlins

The Miami Marlins agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson pending a physical, ESPN's Jesse Rogers reported on Thursday.