Author: Tim Runn

By Charles Brun: A day after his team won the purse bid, a jubilant WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury is already hard at work training and promoting his still to be announced April 23rd title defense against mandatory Dillian Whyte. Fury posted a clip of him on the road, running off the pounds, predicting a knockout victory over the 34-year-old Whyte (28-2, 19 KOs). Tyson is a team player, working hard to promote his fight after his promotional team bid $41 million for his fight with Dillian. To make back that money and turn a profit, Fury and Whyte will…

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BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech will compete in the ITA Kickoff event in Athens, Ga. this weekend. The Hokies are set to face South Florida on Sunday at 10 a.m. and the winner/loser of Georgia vs. VCU on Monday.  ITA KICKOFF INFORMATIONOpponent: USFDate/Time: Sunday, Jan. 30 | 10 a.m.Location: Dan Magill Tennis Complex (Athens, Ga.)Stats/Video:   Opponent: Georgia/VCUDate/Time: Monday, Jan. 31 | 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.Location: Dan Magill Tennis Complex (Athens, Ga.)  HOKIES Virginia Tech started its season with two setbacks against Michigan State and No. 17 Michigan. Despite struggling down the stretch in singles, the Hokies have claimed both doubles points. Jordan Chrysostom…

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NFL

The NFL head coaching search picture is coming into focus. Three teams have now hired coaches. Three have hired general managers. And with the Las Vegas Raiders meeting with Josh McDaniels this weekend, a fourth job could be filled at any time. Here’s the latest on today’s NFL news and rumors. NFL News and Rumors Today The Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, and New York Giants have their coaches — Matt Eberflus, Nathaniel Hackett, and Brian Daboll, respectively. We expect several more teams, most notably the Raiders and perhaps the Texans, to make their own hires in the coming days. Chicago…

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NBA

The Indiana Pacers visit Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks in a cross-conference matchup on Saturday. The game marks the return of Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle to Dallas, where he was the head coach of the Mavericks for more than a decade. The Mavs are 28-21 and on regular rest, while the Pacers (18-32) are on the second night of a back-to-back after beating the Thunder on Friday. Tim Hardaway Jr. (foot) and Sterling Brown (foot) are out for Dallas. Malcolm Brogdon (Achilles) and Myles Turner (foot) are the notable players who will be out for Indiana.Tipoff is at…

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The 2022 NASCAR season is almost here and many are looking forward to it. Among them is reigning Cup Series champion Kyle Larson, who is getting rather impatient. The driver has confessed that he is eager to hop in the car and go racing once again. Admittedly, he has not been idle, because he competed in the Chili Bowl Nationals earlier this month.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adSpeaking about his need for racing, Larson said, “After five or six weeks of not racing, I’m like, ‘I want to race. Screw the offseason.’ [My wife] Katelyn likes it, likes the normal lifestyle…

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MLB

Carlos Beltrán, former outfielder and Mets manager, has been hired by the YES Network as a part-time game analyst. He will call 36 Yankees games in the 2022 season. Carlos Beltran has been hired as a game analyst by the YES Network and is expected to call 36 games, matching number he wore as a Yankee. Smart and insightful, @carlosbeltran15 will be a strong addition to our booth. Welcome, Carlos! @AndrewMarchand first reported possibility— Jack Curry (@JackCurryYES) January 28, 2022 This is Beltrán’s first big-time return to baseball since being fired by the Mets in 2020. After his name was…

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Who is David Prutton tipping for victory in the Sky Bet Championship this weekend? Find out here…Listen to the Prutton’s Predictions show!David Prutton joins Sky Sports’ Simeon Gholam to discuss all of his Championship predictions ahead of Gameweek 29. You can listen below, as Prutton reveals who he is backing this weekend. To avoid spoilers, hit play before scrolling down! Barnsley vs Bournemouth, Saturday 3pmBarnsley have just not been good enough this season. They are also too often responsible for their own downfall in games, making so many mistakes.This is a big chance for Bournemouth to get back on the…

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