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MLS player tricks goalkeeper for sneaky game-winning goal
Atlanta United FC’s Jamal Thiaré beat Toronto FC on Saturday with a goal that you’re probably not going to see too often, especially in the final seconds of a tied soccer game. In the final seconds of stoppage time, Toronto goalkeeper Luka Gavran secured the ball to stop an Atlanta scoring attempt — or so Read more... The post MLS player tricks goalkeeper for sneaky game-winning goal appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
NBA world reacts to huge Klay Thompson news
Klay Thompson has had a great run with the Golden State Warriors, but his time in the Bay Area is reportedly coming to an end. The Athletic‘s Shams Charania reported Saturday that Thompson and the Warriors have had “close to no communication” since the negotiating period opened June 18 for pending free agents, and the Read more... The post NBA world reacts as Warriors, Klay Thompson reportedly parting ways appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Losing challenge benefits Giants in win over Dodgers
Generally speaking, losing a challenge is detrimental to a team. But in Friday night’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, a lost challenge was the best thing to happen to the San Francisco Giants. The Giants were close to winning the game in the top half of the ninth inning. But a misplayed ball from Read more... The post Losing challenge benefits Giants in win over Dodgers appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton renew rivalry on SmackDown
While the NBA season is over, Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton found a way to add some extra spice to the rivalry between their respective teams, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. WWE SmackDown emanated from Madison Square Garden on Friday night. Madison Square Garden is WWE’s longtime “home” building and is also the Read more... The post Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton renew rivalry on SmackDown appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
5 former NFL 1st-round picks who could be breakout sophomores in 2024
Some NFL rookies become stars instantly. Some need a little more time to develop. Here are five first-round picks from the 2023 NFL Draft who could be breakout stars as sophomores. Note: This list includes players who did not get a first-place vote as offensive or defensive rookie of the year or place within the Read more... The post 5 former NFL 1st-round picks who could be breakout sophomores in 2024 appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Jets reporter Connor Hughes: ‘Aaron Rodgers minicamp absence not a distraction’
Many around the sports world have been quite critical of Jets star quarterback Aaron Rodgers skipping out on the team’s mandatory minicamp. But during a recent appearance on the Awful Announcing Podcast, Jets reporter Connor Hughes shared a different perspective. In a conversation with AA’s Brandon Contes, Hughes shared that he believes Rodgers’ absence ultimately Read more... The post Jets reporter Connor Hughes: ‘Aaron Rodgers minicamp absence not a distraction’ appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
MLB team punished after violating bizarre rule
The Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels thought they would play a normal baseball game on Wednesday. Shame on them if so. Baseball is never normal. In the second inning, A’s infielder Max Schuemann ripped an extra-base hit to left-center field. The Angels attempted to retrieve the ball and get it back in before the Read more... The post MLB team punished after violating bizarre rule appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Sports world reacts to new Oregon uniforms
The Oregon Ducks are known for their fashionable uniforms. They’ve rarely missed, if ever, and as they roll into the Big Ten, the Ducks are at it again. Oregon unveiled their first new uniforms in their inaugural season in the Big Ten. The Ducks dropped the “Fly Era” uniforms, an all-black set, with the help Read more... The post Oregon dropped their first new uniform set, and Ducks fans went bananas appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Kelce gushes over reasons he fell for Swift
Who knew? The Kansas City Chiefs are synonymous with Taylor Swift. Or vice versa — however you look at it. The Love Story between Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Swift combined the two most powerful worlds in recent history: The NFL and girly pop. Kelce recently detailed what made him fall for the 14-time Grammy award Read more... The post Travis Kelce gushes over reasons he fell for Taylor Swift appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Knicks land Mikal Bridges in trade with Nets
Mikal Bridges is headed to a new team. But while he’ll be wearing a different uniform, he’ll be in a familiar situation. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported on Tuesday night that the New York Knicks have acquired Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. The trade will reunite Bridges with Villanova teammates Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo and Read more... The post Knicks land Mikal Bridges in trade with Nets appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Sports world mourns legendary wrestler
Pola’ivao Leati Sika Anoa’i, better known to wrestling fans as Sika of The Wild Samoans, passed away Tuesday. He was 79. The legendary wrestler was the father of the great Roman Reigns and is a member of the Samoan Dynasty, one of the most prominent and prevalent pro wrestling families. Jahrus Anoa’i posted the news Read more... The post Wrestling world mourns loss of legendary Sika appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Golf world reacts to crazy Scottie Scheffler stat
Scottie Scheffler’s dominance on the PGA Tour continued Sunday, as he outlasted Tom Kim in a playoff to win the Travelers Championship at Connecticut’s TPC River Highlands. Scheffler finished the weekend with a score of -22, just three strokes under par shy of the tournament record -25 set by Tim Norris in 1982 when it Read more... The post Golf world reacts to crazy Scottie Scheffler stat appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Protesters storm green at final hole of Travelers Championship
Sunday’s final round at the Traveler’s Championship featured a close battle for first between Scottie Scheffler and Tom Kim. But unfortunately, both were distracted by a number of protesters damaging the greens on the 18th hole as they ran out from the gallery. The incident couldn’t have come at a more crucial time of the Read more... The post Protesters storm green at final hole of PGA Tour event appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Racing legend suffers horrifying crash
Legendary NHRA driver John Force has been taken to the hospital for observation following a terrifying crash Sunday at the Virginia NHRA Nationals qualifying session. The 75-year-old driver’s Nitro Funny Car blew its engine, burst into flames, veered right and then careened back across the track into the wall, where the flames exploded into a Read more... The post NHRA legend John Force involved in terrifying crash appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Reliever makes MLB history with pitch clock violation
Since Major League Baseball implemented the pitch clock in 2023, few pitchers have struggled with it more than Washington Nationals reliever Kyle Finnegan. And on Saturday night, Finnegan made unfortunate MLB history, as his issues with the pitch clock burned him at the worst possible time. With Washington leading the Colorado Rockies 7-6. Finnegan was Read more... The post Reliever makes MLB history with pitch clock violation appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Game 7 after 3-0: What history tells us about Oilers, Panthers chances
When the Florida Panthers held off the charging Edmonton Oilers in Game 3, it looked as though the Stanley Cup Final would end in a sweep for the first time in 26 years. Just over a week later, it’s a very different story. Edmonton avoided a sweep with an 8-1 blowout in Game 4, then Read more... The post Game 7 after 3-0: What history tells us about Oilers, Panthers chances appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Fans react as Panthers crucial goal gets called off
The Edmonton Oilers came into their Game 6 Stanley Cup matchup on Friday night with the Florida Panthers with all the momentum after taking the past two games of the series. And in Friday’s game, they got quite lucky when a very close offside call went in their favor, offsetting a crucial Panthers goal in Read more... The post NHL world reacts as crucial goal gets called off in Stanley Cup appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Chargers pass-rushers Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack might give Jim Harbaugh best chance at early success
The Los Angeles Chargers landed the most high-profile coaching hire of the off-season. Jim Harbaugh has a proven track record, and most experts expect him eventually to turn the Chargers into a Super Bowl contender. While the focus has been on maximizing Justin Herbert, perhaps we’re looking at the wrong side of the ball. Harbaugh’s Read more... The post Chargers pass-rushers Joey Bosa, Khalil Mack might give Jim Harbaugh best chance at early success appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
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.
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