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Paul Skenes makes history by being named to All-Star team
It took Pittsburgh Pirates star pitcher Paul Skenes under a year to go from a top prospect to one of the best pitchers in all of baseball. And on Sunday, he was named to the 2024 All-Star Game, an honor that he has done faster than any other top draft pick in MLB history. Skenes Read more... The post Paul Skenes makes history by being named to All-Star team appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
5 potential opponents for John Cena’s final match
John Cena made major news at WWE’s Money in the Bank Premium Live Event on Saturday when the 16-time world champion announced his impending retirement from professional wrestling. But before “The Greatest of All Time” hangs up his jorts for good, he’s going on a retirement tour. That will see him wrestle for WWE throughout Read more... The post 5 potential opponents for John Cena’s final match appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Kings land six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan in three-way trade
Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan is on the move. It was reported on Saturday night that DeRozan was going to the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-way trade with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski detailed the full trade on X (formerly Twitter). “The Sacramento Kings are agreed on a Read more... The post Kings land six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan in three-way trade appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
John Cena announces his WWE retirement, farewell tour
John Cena, one of the most identifiable and prolific stars in WWE history, is nearing the end of his in-ring career. He made the announcement at WWE’s Money in the Bank event in Toronto on Saturday. Cena was introduced by Money in the Bank host and Toronto native, Trish Stratus. The shirt he was wearing Read more... The post John Cena announces his WWE retirement, farewell tour appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Football world mourns Vikings rookie
Khyree Jackson, a rookie cornerback with the Minnesota Vikings, was killed in a car accident early Saturday. Jackson was 24. Maryland State police reported that Jackson and a pair of former high school teammates, Isaiah Hazel and Anthony Lytton Jr., were involved in a three-car accident in Prince George’s County at 3:14 a.m. Another car Read more... The post Football world mourns death of Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Outfielder’s remarkable play is Catch of the Year candidate
When the 2024 MLB season is over and we’re trying to figure out who made the best catch of the season, one that Houston Astros right fielder Joey Loperfido made during Friday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins will have to be in the discussion. With nobody out and a runner on first base in Read more... The post Outfielder’s remarkable play is Catch of the Year candidate appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Carmelo Hayes on Money in the Bank, the NXT-WWE transition, and more
WWE superstar Carmelo Hayes is a burgeoning commodity. The upstart from New England may have been earmarked for success early in his NXT career. That prediction didn’t exude entitlement so much as it did a desire to meet those expectations. To set new heights and further the imagination. Hayes had sensational matches in NXT, whether Read more... The post Carmelo Hayes on Money in the Bank, the NXT-WWE transition, and more appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
CFB world reacts to major Oregon commitment
Fourth of July ended with some fireworks in the college football world. Five-star wide receiver recruit Dakorien Moore, the third-best player in the class of 2025 per ESPN’s recruiting rankings, committed to the Oregon Ducks. Moore made the announcement on his Instagram Live on Thursday evening. Boom‼️ Oregon continues to roll and lands No. 1 Read more... The post CFB world reacts to major Oregon commitment appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Trade market heating up for six-time NBA All-Star
The trade market is heating up for six-time NBA All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan, who informed the Chicago Bulls earlier this week that he wouldn’t be returning to the team, will be moved via a sign-and-trade soon. The 34-year-old’s market includes the Sacramento Kings and San Antonio Spurs. Despite DeRozan’s wishes, Miami Herald’s Barry Jackson Read more... The post Trade market heating up for six-time NBA All-Star appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Sports world reacts to MLB All-Star jerseys
The 2024 Major League Baseball All-Star Game will take place on July 16 at Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. While the starters have been named, the full rosters for the American and National Leagues have yet to be determined. One thing we do know, however, is what this year’s jerseys will look Read more... The post MLB All-Star jerseys fall flat appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Seattle Kraken make NHL history with Jessica Campbell hire
Sports history was made on Wednesday afternoon. The Seattle Kraken announced they hired the first woman to be a coach on an NHL coaching staff. The Kraken announced that Jessica Campbell would join the team as an assistant coach. Campbell joined the Kraken’s coaching staff after a successful stint in the AHL, where she also Read more... The post Seattle Kraken hire Jessica Campbell as first woman coach in NHL history appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Lyndsey D’Arcangelo ready to ‘move on’ from Diana Taurasi-Caitlin Clark narratives
Thus far in Caitlin Clark’s rookie season, there have been many narratives surrounding the Indiana Fever star regarding how her peers in the WNBA feel about her. But of all the media-driven stories pertaining to Clark, longtime women’s sports writer Lyndsey D’Arcangelo is most tired of the perceived animosity between Clark and WNBA legend Diana Read more... The post Lyndsey D’Arcangelo ready to ‘move on’ from Diana Taurasi-Caitlin Clark narratives appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
The 10 best movies of 2024, so far
We’re halfway through 2024. After watching 150 movies, here are my best so far: 10. Inside Out 2 Available: Only in theatres Quote: “Maybe that’s what happens when you grow up— you feel less joy.” The best sequels tightrope the balance of catering to fans of the original and luring in new fans who might Read more... The post The 10 best movies of 2024, so far appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese named to WNBA All-Star team
Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark and Chicago Sky star Angel Reese have been compared to one another by fans for years now dating back to their collegiate playing days. But on Tuesday, the rookies shared an accomplishment no other player in their draft class was able to do. Reese has had a significant impact this Read more... The post Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese both make WNBA All-Star team as rookies appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Klay Thompson’s departure sadly marks end of Golden Warriors as we know them
The business of sports often gets in the way of our enjoyment of sports. Few things in the NBA have been more entertaining than watching Steph Curry and Klay Thompson. Seeing them finish their careers together with the Golden State Warriors would be poetic. The Splash Brothers, the greatest shooting backcourt in league history, were Read more... The post Klay Thompson’s departure sadly marks end of Golden Warriors as we know them appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Chris Paul expected to sign with San Antonio Spurs
When it comes to distributing the basketball, there are few better players in NBA history than 12-time All-Star point guard Chris Paul. And now, he will have the chance to work alongside one of the brightest young stars in all of basketball after making a rather surprising move on Sunday night. Paul entered the day Read more... The post Chris Paul makes unexpected free agency decision appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Rangers' Wyatt Langford hits for cycle in career day
Under a year ago, Texas Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford was just finishing up his final year of college baseball for the Florida Gators. Since then, he has had a meteoric rise up the Rangers farm system, which was capped off fully with his best MLB game to date on Sunday night. As a team, the Read more... The post MLB world reacts as Rangers rookie hits for cycle appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
CFL one-yard punt play sparks more fiery debate: 'Dumbest and most embarrassing legal play in professional sports.'
The Canadian Football League has many rules that are a little different from NFL or NCAA football. Quite a few of those revolve around punts and kicks, and the majority of the different CFL rules there seem to be largely celebrated by both Canadian fans and by Americans and others who have discovered the game. Read more... The post CFL one-yard punt play sparks fiery debate appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Racing legend John Force making progress in recovery from crash-caused traumatic brain injury
Last Sunday, 75-year-old racing legend John Force was in a terrifying crash. The 16-time NHRA champion’s Nitro Funny Car blew its engine, burst into flames, and careened into a wall during a qualifying session at the Virginia NHRA Nationals. After that crash, Force was taken to hospital. He was initially described as alert, but he Read more... The post Racing legend gets good recovery news appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
George Russell gets first F1 win since 2022 after Max Verstappen-Lando Norris crash
Heading into Sunday’s Austrian Grand Prix in Spielberg, it looked likely that either Red Bull Racing’s Max Verstappen or McLaren Racing’s Lando Norris would take the race. Verstappen, who has won seven of the last 10 races and was leading the F1 driver standings with 227 points, came in as the favorite (at -175, as Read more... The post Wild crash leads to surprising F1 finish appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
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