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#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Larry Andersen

#CardCorner: 1989 Topps Larry Andersen kkundahl Fri, 2026-08-28 10:35 After a decade battling for a spot in the big leagues, Larry Andersen became one of the game’s most dependable relievers and one of the most quotable players in baseball. Craig Muder His name surfaces once a year at the MLB trade deadline – a warning to teams on the lookout for a quick bullpen fix. On Aug. 30, 1990, the Houston Astros sent Larry Andersen to the Red Sox in exchange for a Double-A third ...

Steelers sign QB Drew Allar to rookie contract

The Pittsburgh Steelers and rookie quarterback Drew Allar have agreed to terms on a contract, the team announced. Details on the deal have not yet been disclosed. The third-round pick was the only remaining rookie without a deal. The Steelers selected Allar out of Penn State with the 76th overall pick in the 2026 NFL […]

Connor McMichael recalls the angriest he’s ever seen Capitals’ Tom Wilson: ‘Even going into the intermission, he was still seeing red’

Tom Wilson has a well-earned reputation around the NHL as a player you do not want to mess with. Many opponents have learned the hard way what happens when they push Wilson’s buttons, and most have quickly come to regret it. According to former Washington Capitals teammate Connor McMichael, sometimes even those on the same

LeBron James Is A Philadelphia 76er

Perhaps there was no weirder possible conclusion to this saga: LeBron James is moving to Philadelphia. Shams Charania reported Friday that James will sign with the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option. The 41-year-old won't be ring-chasing with Steph Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic, nor any other top-10 player, nor his hometown Cavaliers. Instead he'll join an undeniably talented but aesthetically hideous assortment of Sixers looking to take advantage of a reshu...

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“I Wanted Warriors”: Caitlin Clark Admits Selfish LeBron James Wish After Pitching Him to Pacers

A week ago at Fanatics Fest 2026, LeBron James told the crowd to “trust the process.” On Friday, those words became reality as he chose Philadelphia after spending more than twenty odd days wrestling with one question: Could he play another season? The stunning decision shook the NBA. Yet among the loudest reactions was Caitlin […] The post “I Wanted Warriors”: Caitlin Clark Admits Selfish LeBron James Wish After Pitching Him to Pacers appeared first on EssentiallySports .

HBCU legend who passed up big schools remembered

Jackie Dolberry had the chance to play at a big school. But she chose Hampton, a D2 HBCU in the CIAA. The rest was history. The post HBCU legend who passed up big schools remembered appeared first on HBCU Gameday .

“I Can Take You in a Fight”: Kyle Shanahan Once Issued Blatant Challenge to 49ers’ George Kittle That Immediately Backfired

For the past few weeks, especially since Fanatics Fest, the NFL has found itself making headlines in the wrestling world. Whether it’s the Tom Brady vs. Logan Paul discussion, Brady’s desire to showcase his athleticism in WWE, or Jake Paul’s interest in playing in the NFL, there’s been plenty of crossover between the two worlds. […] The post “I Can Take You in a Fight”: Kyle Shanahan Once Issued Blatant Challenge to 49ers’ George Kittle That Immediately Backfired appeared first on Essentiall...

Just Trying to Wrap My Head Around LeBron James Taking the Veteran Minimum to Join the Sixers

Shams with some more on LeBron: “He made it very clear from the beginning – I wanna compete for a championship. I want to win at at a high level. This is not a money-driven decision. That’s what LeBron James made very clear from the outset of this process, when he decided to leave the […] The post Just Trying to Wrap My Head Around LeBron James Taking the Veteran Minimum to Join the Sixers appeared first on Crossing Broad .

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Paige Spiranac Calls Out ‘Vile Tweets’ After Her Golf Gatekeeping Statement Went Viral

Paige Spiranac continues to push back against golf traditionalists after opposing calls to ‘shrink the game’ following its COVID-19 popularity boom. The 33-year-old took to X to call out “gatekeeping” in the sport, drawing backlash from critics. They cited her financial interests and argued that she is shielded from pace-of-play and etiquette issues at municipal […] The post Paige Spiranac Calls Out ‘Vile Tweets’ After Her Golf Gatekeeping Statement Went Viral appeared first on EssentiallySp...