By Justin Barrasso The Weekly Takedown previews Holm’s bout vs. Ketlen Vieira and reveals exclusive news on the Polaris 20 main event. View the original article to see embedded media. Welcome to The Weekly Takedown, Sports Illustrated’s in-depth look a…
Deion Sanders Rips Nick Saban Over Pay-for-Play Accusations
By Daniel Chavkin The Alabama coach accused Jackson State of publicly paying a player to attend. View the original article to see embedded media. Nick Saban had a lot to say about teams potentially abusing the new Name, Image, and Likeness rules on Wed…
NBA Announces 2021-22 All-Rookie Teams
By Madison Williams Scottie Barnes earned a first-team All-Rookie selection after being named Rookie of the Year in April. View the original article to see embedded media. The NBA announced its 2021–22 All-Rookie teams on Wednesday night. The first tea…
Frankfurt Tastes Glory Again in a Throwback of a European Final
By Jonathan Wilson Eintracht Frankfurt won the Europa League title, ending the club’s European trophy drought of over 40 years in a final between two clubs truly appreciating the moment. View the original article to see embedded media. SEVILLE, Spain —…
Morant Responds to Fan Channeling Memphis Grit in PT Sessions
By Wilton Jackson The Grizzlies star: “Keep going Jade … I’m with you.” Ja Morant is not the only superstar who perfects his craft in the dark to shine on the biggest stages when the lights are bright. Meet Jade, an avid Grizzlies fan who is trying t…
Report: Yankees Cut Prospect Accused of Stealing from Teammates
By Madison Williams Sanford was also accused of scamming fans who ordered autographed memorabilia. View the original article to see embedded media. Yankees prospect Jake Sanford was cut from the organization last Thursday after it was revealed the form…
High Schooler Breaks Record With Sub-Four-Minute Mile
By Daniel Chavkin The record stood for 57 years before Gary Martin broke it on Monday. View the original article to see embedded media. A Pennsylvania teenager broke a track and field record that stood for almost 60 years. Gary Martin, a senior at Arch…
MLB Introduces Automated Strike Zone in Pacific Coast League
By Daniel Chavkin The “robo-ump” debuted in the league for the first time this year. View the original article to see embedded media. Major League Baseball continues to experiment with potential rule changes in the minor leagues, and a big potential ch…
2022 NBA Draft No. 1 Pick Odds: Auburn’s Jabari Smith Favored to Land With Magic
By Kyle Wood Betting analysis of the odds for the No. 1 NBA draft pick. Auburn’s Jabari Smith is the favorite to go first, followed by Gonzaga’s Chet Holmgren and Duke’s Paolo Banchero. The ping pong balls fell in the Magic’s favor Tuesday evening. The…
Carson Wentz Reacts to Colts Owner’s ‘Mistake’ Insult
By Madison Williams The quarterback played in Indianapolis for one season. Colts CEO Jim Irsay recently said that the Carson Wentz era was a “mistake” for the franchise. Wentz played one season in Indianapolis before he was traded to the Commanders in …