Author: Naija Topz
In recent weeks, rumors have it that the Philadelphia Phillies are long shots in potentially signing top free agent Juan Soto in free agency this offseason. Not only that, even Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski appeared to have shot down that possibility with his own vision and words, stating that the team didn’t need anymore star players going forward. However, things may have changed in a complete turnaround after the latest rumblings from MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale claims that the Phillies are “expected to strongly pursue” Soto as a result of one caveat, which is to team him up with fellow…
The Michigan football quarterback room got even thinner on Monday night as Jack Tuttle, the seven-year veteran, announced his retirement from football after suffering a fifth concussion. You feel for Tuttle. But, you can never fault a guy for making the right decision about his health and I want to thank Jack for all his contributions over the past two seasons. Tuttle was a solid backup for the Wolverines last season, even though he wasn’t needed often. He provided a spark in the Washington game, leading Michigan football to 17 straight points. Yet, Tuttle had two turnovers in that game, plus…
Former Collingwood player Dale Thomas has pinpointed some of the horrible treatment Jaidyn Stephenson received from Magpies fans when he left the club amid the 25-year-old’s shock decision to quit the AFL. News emerged on Monday that Stephenson is set to retire with one year remaining on his contract with North Melbourne, in another sad twist to the former Rising Star’s career. Stephenson is said to have lost his passion for the game, after a turbulent four seasons with the Kangaroos following his switch from Collingwood. Stephenson shot to stardom at the Pies and won the Rising Star award in 2018, but suffered…
‘Not as passionate as I once was’: Roo explains shock retirement NORTH Melbourne forward and former Rising Star winner Jaidyn Stephenson has confirmed his shock retirement from the AFL at the age of 25. Stephenson, pick No.6 in the 2017 draft, played 54 games for Collingwood, including the 2018 Grand Final, and was the AFL’s Rising Star in his debut season. He moved to the Kangaroos at the end of 2020 as part of the Magpies’ salary cap dump, which also saw Adam Treloar and Tom Phillips depart the club. Stephenson played a further 68 games for the Roos in four…
Michigan, Michigan State rivalry game ends in fight: Sherrone Moore denounces ‘disappointing’ end to victory The Battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy between Michigan and Michigan State ended in dramatic fashion with the Wolverines fending off a late surge to secure a 24-17 victory, and the rivalry showdown featured additional tension after the clock hit zero. A postgame fight broke out between the Wolverines and Spartans as one player from each side engaged in a scuffle that led to the clearing of the Michigan bench. Referees and coaches from both sides stepped in to break up the situation and successfully separated the two sides after…
The Green Bay Packers have already successfully navigated one meaningful injury to QB Jordan Love this season, and now they’re staring down the barrel of a second. Green Bay eked out a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, October 27, despite losing Love in the third quarter to what the team reported following the contest was a groin strain. Backup quarterback Malik Willis was solid in relief of Love, completing 4-of-5 passes for 56 yards and 1 TD. Willis has largely be en successful in his role as Love’s stand-in this season, posting a record of 2-0 as the starter and helping the Packers secure a three-point win…
The Green Bay Packers improved to 6-2 on the season following their 30-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. For the second week in a row, new kicker Brandon McManus drilled the game-winning field goal as time expired, highlighting that the Packers, finally, have fixed their kicker situation. Indeed, kicker was an area of focus during the offseason after Anders Carlson struggled as a rookie in 2023. At the end of the day, Carlson, Greg Joseph, and Brayden Narveson were all told they simply were not good enough and released. These decisions required general manager Brian Gutekunst to acknowledge his mistakes and do what was best for the team. In a surprising…
Former Broncos QB Jay Cutler arrested in Tennessee The Franklin Police Department said Cutler was charged with DUI and possession of a handgun while under the influence. Former Denver Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler was recently arrested in Tennessee, creating a buzz in both sports and news circles. The incident reportedly occurred late at night when authorities responded to a call about a disturbance. Upon arrival, they found Cutler in a situation that led to his arrest. Details surrounding the circumstances remain limited, but law enforcement officials have indicated that no injuries were reported during the incident. Cutler, who played for…
When the Boston Red Sox were looking for more pitching help at the trade deadline, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow called the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are now battling in the World Series, to acquire a pitcher with experience in Boston – James Paxton. Paxton, who had just been on the Red Sox’s payroll for the prior two seasons (missing one due to an injury), returned to the team’s starting rotation, but his second stint in Boston was shortlived. Less than an inning into his third start with the Red Sox, Paxton suffered an injury that ended his season and…
McLaren’s Lando Norris has issued a strong statement regarding his United States Grand Prix clash with Max Verstappen, claiming that “his only job was to beat me.” Norris hinted that this would be Verstappen’s approach for the remaining five Grands Prix of the 2024 season. In response, Norris plans to make slight changes to his approach in the championship battle with the Red Bull driver. The incident occurred on Lap 52 at Turn 12, where Norris attempted an outside overtake on Verstappen through a left-hander. Verstappen reportedly forced Norris beyond track limits and also crossed the white lines himself. Norris ultimately…