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Jeff Pearlman: Lakers hiring JJ Redick ‘a recipe for disaster’
On Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially hired ESPN’s JJ Redick as their new head coach. The reactions to his unconventional hire were swift and mostly pretty harsh. A lot of sports media folks are concerned that this was a move to make LeBron James happy first and foremost, and trusting the storied franchise to Read more... The post Jeff Pearlman: Lakers hiring JJ Redick ‘a recipe for disaster’ appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Report: Malik Monk re-signing with Kings on multi-year deal
Malik Monk enjoyed the best season of his career in 2023-24. According to reports, he’s about to get rewarded for it. It was reported on Thursday that Monk will sign a multi-year deal to return to the Sacramento Kings. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN shared the terms on X (formerly Twitter). “ESPN Sources: Free agent G Read more... The post Play-in tournament team reportedly re-signing key player appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Sports world reacts to College World Series matchup
Three weeks ago, 64 college baseball teams set off on a journey to try and advance to the Men’s College World Series final in Omaha. Over that stretch, 62 teams have been eliminated from the 2o24 NCAA baseball tournament, and we now know our World Series matchup. The 2024 Men’s College World Series final will Read more... The post Sports world reacts to Men’s College World Series final matchup appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Pitcher makes unique web gem to secure big out
The Boston Red Sox finished off a sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. Reliever Chris Martin pitched a scoreless ninth inning to finish off the 7-3 victory. In the process of pitching that scoreless ninth, Martin made one of the more unusual defensive plays you’ll ever see. Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came up Read more... The post Pitcher makes unique web gem to secure big out appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
John Calipari explains what made him take the Arkansas job
One of the biggest moves of the college basketball offseason came shortly after the NCAA Tournament wrapped up. After 15 seasons as coach of the Kentucky Wildcats and three Final Four appearances, one of which resulted in the school’s first NCAA Tournament championship since 1998, head coach John Calipari announced on April 9 that he Read more... The post John Calipari explains what made him take the Arkansas job appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Paul Finebaum: Lane Kiffin a ‘failure’ if Ole Miss misses playoffs
It’s bound to be a very interesting college football season. Jim Harbaugh left Michigan. Alabama is rebuilding. The Pac-12 is no more. The College Football Playoff has expanded. These shifts have created a college football season that feels like uncharted territory in some ways. However, it also brings with it a whole new sense of Read more... The post Paul Finebaum: Lane Kiffin a ‘failure’ if Ole Miss misses playoffs appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Barry Bonds issues statement following godfather Willie Mays’ passing
Sad news broke on Tuesday night that Willie Mays, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in MLB history, passed away. In addition to being a great baseball player, Mays was the godfather of another great player, Barry Bonds. Mays and Bonds’ father, Bobby Bonds, were teammates on the San Francisco Giants from 1968-1972. Read more... The post Barry Bonds issues statement following godfather Willie Mays’ passing appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
MLB legend Willie Mays passes away at 93
Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. Mays’ Major League Baseball career spanned from 1951-1973. The majority of it was spent playing for the San Francisco Giants (New York Giants until 1958). He finished his career with the New York Mets from Read more... The post MLB legend Willie Mays passes away at 93 appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Michigan's big commitment excited Wolverines fans
While the Michigan Wolverines have just eight commits so far in their 2025 recruiting class, head coach Sherrone Moore and staff have already been hard at work on the 2026 class. On Tuesday, Moore and the Wolverines secured a commitment from 2026 four-star quarterback Brady Hart from Melbourne, Florida. Hart announced the news on his Read more... The post CFB world reacts to big Michigan football commitment news appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Everyone loved Scott Van Pelt's tribute to Tim Legler
ESPN’s Tim Legler has become one of the most enjoyable studio analysts in sports television. Legler, who’s been at ESPN for over two decades, will see his contract with the network expire later this summer. Legler’s analysis is valuable at a time where disgruntled NBA fans have criticized Legler’s employer and otherwise for how they’ve Read more... The post Everyone loved Scott Van Pelt’s tribute to Tim Legler appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Grab life by the ball again: Happy 20th anniversary to ‘Dodgeball’
Remember to dodge, dip, duck, dive, and dodge. Tune in to ESPN8 The Ocho. And be sure to thank Chuck Norris. Happy 20th anniversary to Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. One of the greatest sports comedies ever was released on June 18, 2004. This razor-sharp satire starring Ben Stiller and Vince Vaughn skewered sports, gym Read more... The post Grab life by the ball again: Happy 20th anniversary to ‘Dodgeball’ appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Andraya Carter: Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky both ‘just very mid’
The Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese rivalry heated up again when the pair faced each other Sunday with Clark’s Indiana Fever defeating Reese’s Chicago Sky, 91-83. The focus for many wasn’t on the game but the continued rivalry between the pair which drew most of the audience in. It definitely wasn’t the play of the Read more... The post Andraya Carter: Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky both ‘just very mid’ appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Elly De La Cruz just amazed everyone again
Cincinnati Reds superstar Elly De La Cruz has made a habit out of being electric on the field. Whether it’s on defense, at the plate, or on the basepaths, De La Cruz is a threat to make something happen. On Sunday, he reminded everyone of what he’s capable of in a stirring fashion. The Reds Read more... The post Elly De La Cruz amazed everyone on the basepaths again, and everyone loved it appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Christian Eriksen's epic goal in the Euros made the sports world emotional
Christian Eriksen just made good on an epic return to the pitch. With Euro 2024 commencing, sports fans have their eyes on the massive soccer tournament in Europe. Sports fans of all kinds were delighted to see an incredible moment during Sunday’s rounds. Eriksen was involved in a horrifying moment in the last edition of Read more... The post Sports world buzzing over epic Euro 2024 goal appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Defensive lapse leads to ridiculously easy steal of home
Colorado Rockies third baseman Ryan McMahon pulled off what is normally one of baseball’s riskiest plays on Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates with a steal of home. But thanks to Pittsburgh’s defense, calling this a risky steal would be a stretch. With the Rockies leading 5-1, McMahon was on third base with two outs Read more... The post Defensive lapse leads to ridiculously easy steal of home appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
College World Series game ends in controversy
Florida State and Tennessee opened their College World Series against each other on Friday night. The game’s finish could hardly have been more exciting — or controversial. The two teams went back and forth for much of the game. But when the Seminoles took an 11-7 lead going into the ninth inning, it seemed like Read more... The post College World Series game ends in controversy appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Pat Hoberg, MLBUA issue statements on disciplinary action against him
It was announced on Friday that Major League Baseball umpire Pat Hoberg is being disciplined for violating MLB’s gambling rules. In the aftermath of that news, the Major League Baseball Umpires Association and Hoberg both issued statements that were shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “The Major League Baseball Umpires Read more... The post Pat Hoberg, MLBUA issue statements on disciplinary action against him appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
MLB umpire Pat Hoberg disciplined for gambling violation
Major League Baseball has had its fair share of gambling controversies in past months with the likes of David Fletcher and Shohei Ohtani via his former interpreter being investigated for illegal bookie wagers. And on Friday, a bombshell dropped about another gambling investigation involving MLB umpire Pat Hoberg. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal broke the news on Read more... The post MLB umpire Pat Hoberg disciplined for gambling violation appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Michael Holley: Belichick and Kraft could have fixed their issues
One of the biggest questions around the New England Patriots in the past few seasons revolved around people wanting to know the relationship between owner Robert Kraft and longtime head coach Bill Belichick. Kraft seemingly grew disillusioned with the head coach over the past few years, which would ultimately lead to the sides parting ways Read more... The post Michael Holley: Belichick and Kraft ‘got sick of each other’ appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
MLB team makes notable change with season ticket holders
It’s been a bumpy season for the Toronto Blue Jays who, heading into Friday’s action, sit at 33-35. That start combined with a slight change, might leave potential season ticket holders for 2025 with a tough decision. Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday that season ticket holders are getting their Read more... The post MLB team makes notable change with season ticket holders appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
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