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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.

Red hot: Three keys to Cincinnati's turnaround

The Cincinnati Reds started the 2022 MLB season 3-22 en route to a last-place finish in the National League Central. But as of Thursday they own the league's longest winning streak (11 straight) and lead the division.  So what's behind the Reds' resurgence?

Watch: Yankees ace gets sassy with Seattle manager

The Yankees improved to 7-0 when Gerrit Cole pitches after a loss with a 3-1 win over Mariners on Tuesday night. They're also 1-0 when Cole sarcastically wags his finger at the opposing manager.

Wake Forest hopes to break top-seed curse in Omaha

Wake Forest is the top-seed in the Men's College World Series, and hasn't lost a game in the 2023 NCAA Tournament. 

Watch: Lights out! Broadcaster goes nuts as stadium lights go out

One of the unique challenges of playing baseball is dealing with the quirks of each individual ballpark.

USMNT brings back controversial head coach

Just before kick-off of the United States vs. Mexico in the CONCACAF Nation's League Semi-Final on Thursday night, The Athletic's Paul Tenorio broke major news on Twitter: Gregg Berhalter is back as head coach.

Watch: Phillies closer battles pitch clock

Those who watched Craig Kimbrel close out the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday bore witness to an epic battle, between closer and the concept of time.

MLB commissioner angers fans with comments on A's move

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred drew criticism from fans and politicians alike for his divisive comments about the Oakland A's.

Yankees manager offers ominous update on Aaron Judge's injury

Prior to the start of the "Subway Series" between the New York Yankees and New York Mets, manager Aaron Boone joined the "Talkin' Yanks" podcast and said he's "just as curious as you guys are," when asked for an injury update on Aaron Judge.

Watch: Phillies catcher makes history in loss to D-backs

Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was 0 for his last 13 heading into Monday's clash with the Arizona Diamondbacks before busting out of his slump in a big way.

Wake Forest dominates on road to College World Series

No. 1 Wake Forest dominated No. 16 Alabama in Winston-Salem on Sunday with a 22-5 win to clinch a spot in the 2023 Men's College World Series (MCWS). Reaching Omaha for the first time since 1955 is one of many historic heights Wake has reached this season.

Can cast-off catcher's resurgence become contagious?

The San Diego Padres are hoping that the surprise performance of castoff catcher Gary Sanchez could translate to a team turnaround.

Dodgers place former All-Star pitcher on 15-day IL

A day after his latest disastrous start, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Noah Syndergaard was placed on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his right index finger.  The Dodgers, who made the announcement Thursday morning, signed "Thor" to a one-year, $13M contract in the offseason, but have yet to see positive returns on that investment.

Two Yankees All-Stars could be eyeing time on injured list

Just a week ago, the New York Yankees were excited about the return of some key players ahead of a thrilling series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers.  While Yankee fans will be happy with winning two out of three against one of the best teams in baseball, they'll be unhappy leaving L.A.

Reinforcements arrive for Yankees in time for Dodgers series

The New York Yankees have struggled with injuries early in the season, they but are about to get healthier.  The team expects to reinstate outfielder/designated

Sevilla wins another UEFA Europa League title

It took penalty kicks, but Sevilla FC beat Roma to capture the 2023 UEFA Europa League title in Budapest on Wednesday.

Ex-North Carolina star Caleb Love reveals his next stop

Love entered the transfer portal on March 27 after the Tar Heels missed the NCAA Tournament. On April 7, he revealed he would transfer to Michigan. He later reaffirmed his commitment in a since-deleted tweet but changed his mind weeks later.

76ers hire Nick Nurse as head coach

13 days after firing Doc Rivers, The Philadelphia 76ers head coaching search is over as ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports on Monday that the team has reached an agreement with Nick Nurse.

Watch: Harris English hits hole-in-one at Charles Schwab Challenge

Harris English notched a hole-in-one on the eighth hole at this weekend's Charles Schwab Challenge.

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.