Author: Tim Runn

As we officially turn the page to 2022, we once again begin to examine the NFL free agency landscape awaiting us in just a few short months. From the beginning of free agency in March, through the 2022 NFL Draft in late April, and with a second wave of veteran signings in May, the average NFL team makes just shy of 200 transactions. Each NFL club faces a unique offseason, with big decisions awaiting those such as the Cleveland Browns with quarterback Baker Mayfield. Last offseason, the Dallas Cowboys had to make a nine-figure decision on quarterback Dak Prescott. Returns…

The NBA is celebrating players from the NBA 75 list almost daily from now until the end of the season. Today’s honoree is Gary Payton, the perennial All-Star, primarily with the Seattle SuperSonic. This column, by NBA Insider Dave D’Alessandro, appeared in the Feb. 4, 2000, issue of The Sporting News and noted that Payton’s mercurial personality was just part of the package. One cannot question Gary Payton’s greatness, one cannot question Gary Payton’s desire, but even his most ardent admirers must admit this: Gary Payton ain’t hooked up right. Usually, superstars have a pretty good reason to start an insurrection,…

Last year, Kyle Larson enjoyed a great Cup Series season, culminating in a maiden championship for him. In the process, he romped to an astonishing 10 wins during the season. This is an incredible feat, at a time when the grid has been ultra-competitive. It is also worth mentioning that retired NASCAR driver Jimmie Johnson also achieved this feat in 2007. As it happened, it was his second Cup Series title.ADVERTISEMENTArticle continues below this adSo the big question is, which of the two had the more impressive 10-win season? Coincidentally, both drivers recorded their first win of the season at…

MLB.com | Michael Guzman: There are several former Yankees on this year’s Hall of Fame ballot, and plenty of fans will remember much if not all of their careers in the Bronx. However in several cases, there are parts of their career and places they played which you may have completely forgotten about. Just for one example mentioned by Guzman: Hey, remember when Gary Sheffield was a Met? FanGraphs | David Laurila: Speaking of former Yankees on the Hall of Fame ballot, here is a deep dive into the underrated career of Bobby Abreu — specifically how he compares to…

Mario Golf: Super Rush is Mario’s latest foray into the sport, but the mascot has been playing the game since the days of the Nintendo Entertainment System. On the North American box art for 1991’s NES Open Tournament Golf, Mario traded in his trademark overalls for a stylish red, white, and blue ensemble. Nintendo Switch owners can now use this iconic outfit in Mario Golf: Super Rush, as it’s being offered as a Ranked Match reward this month! Getting an A- or higher unlocks the outfit, and it looks like it will only be available for the month of January. …

After teasing readers with a new couple reveal in the new year, Dispatch has confirmed that K-pop star Hyomin and soccer player Hwang Ui-jo are officially in a relationship. Hyomin, whose real name is Park Sun-young is a songwriter and actress. She is most notably a member of the popular K-pop girl group T-ara. Meanwhile, her beau Hwang Ui-jo is a professional footballer who is a part of the South Korean national team. He also plays in France for the Ligue 1 club Bordeaux.  Internet erupted in joy as the news about Hyomin and Hwang Ui-jo’s relationship surfaced. However, newbie…

MUMBAI: Will India’s next young batting prodigy come from Chambal, which was infamous once for being an area infested with dacoits? Yashwardhan Chouhan, who hails from Chambal, a small town in Madhya Pradesh, has piled up a series of sensational scores while playing for Chambal Division in the under-13 Inter Divisional tournament for AW Kanmadikar Trophy in Indore, organized by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association. Turning into an unstoppable run-machine, the 13-year-old right-hander has slammed scores of 47 (vs Ujjain), 425 (248 balls, 87×4, vs Shahdol), 235 (166b, 41×4 vs Bhopal) and 391 vs Indore in the semifinal of the…

By Sean Jones: Ryan Garcia rates former three-belt champion Vasily Lomachenko as the #1 fighter at 135 and current undisputed champion George Kambosos Jr. at #2 in the division despite holding four belts. Interestingly, King Ryan has Devin Haney and Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis as tied at the #3 spot in his rankings. The unbeaten Ryan Garcia (21-0, 18 KOs) is in talks to fight Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz for April on DAZN. If that fight happens, we’ll see whether Ryan belongs among the top 135-pounders in the division. Choosing Pitbull Cruz (22-2-1, 15 KOs) is a bold move by Ryan and…

Daria Saville has earned entry into the Adelaide International main draw after winning through qualifying. 3 January 2022 | Tennis Australia Daria Saville’s comeback from injury continues to gather momentum, with the Aussie winning her way into the main draw of the Adelaide International today. Saville (nee Gavrilova) defeated Britain’s Katie Boulter 7-5 3-6 6-4 in two hours and 14 minutes to secure her place alongside a host of other Australians in the main draw at Memorial Drive. What a way to start 2022! @Daria_gav is into the main draw at the 2022 Adelaide International claiming a 7-5 3-6 6-2…

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