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Savannah Bananas 'Baseball Circus' coming to Maine

The Savannah Bananas are bringing their “World Famous Baseball Circus” to Hadlock Field on Aug. 18, 2023. ESPN has called the Bananas "The Greatest Show in Sports," and some have compared them to the Harlen Globetrotters in basketball. Sign up for our Newsletters Fans nominated more than 700 cities and 28 countries for the 2023 tour. Portland is one of 32 cities to get a visit. “The response has been absolutely Bananas for this world tour,” said...

2022-10-05T13:15:43Z

Yankees' Aaron Judge texted personal hitting coach before HR No. 62

Aaron Judge texted personal hitting coach Richard Schenck following the opening game of Tuesday's doubleheader at the Texas Rangers, in which the four-time All-Star selection went 1-for-5 with a single.

2022-10-05T17:08:45Z

Kay Adams Hints At Why She Split From NFL Network

In May, Kay Adams announced that she was leaving NFL Network's Good Morning Football. Although a return isn't imminent, she is leaving the door open. On Wednesday, a Twitter user sent the following message to Adams: "Just want to say I hope you come back to NFL network. Your insights, ...

2022-10-05T16:54:12Z

Steelers biggest underdog in 50 years

According to Yahoo Sports, the Steelers beat the Bills in Week 1 last season when they were a 6.5-point underdog.

2022-10-05T16:38:18Z

Jets Head Coach Robert Saleh Has New Injury Update For Zach Wilson

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson is a bit banged up but it's nothing to worry about. According to head coach Robert Saleh, Wilson is dealing with an ankle injury that has him limited in practice. That said, he's alright, and looks like he'll be good to go for Sunday's game against the ...

2022-10-05T16:23:43Z

Robert Griffin III's Tweet About Philadelphia Eagles Is Going Viral

Robert Griffin III has become well-known for his peculiar analogies during his career as an NFL analyst. On Wednesday, the former NFL quarterback released yet another eyebrow-raising comparison — this time referencing the 4-0 Philadelphia Eagles. "The @Eagles are built just like you want your ...

2022-10-05T17:08:39Z

Colts LB Shaquille Leonard is dealing with more than a concussion

Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard suffered more than a concussion against the Titans on Sunday. He also broke his nose.

2022-10-04T20:51:05Z

UFC star Adesanya is warned Jones 'would KILL him'

A bout between the two has been speculated in recent years, with many claiming that Adesanya is one of the only fighters on the UFC's roster who can challenge the legendary Jones.

2022-10-05T09:06:32Z

Coaching carousel leaves 10 NHL teams with new face on bench

The coaching carousel spun a little faster than usual across the NHL, meaning nearly a third of the league will have someone new behind the bench this season. And not just bottom-feeders making changes. Ten teams go into the season next month with a new coach, from Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida and perennial playoff-contending Boston to rebuilding Chicago and San Jose. John Tortorella will try to whip Philadelphia into shape, Bruce Cassidy...

2022-10-05T05:55:56Z

Roger Maris Jr. sends message after Aaron Judge sets AL record

Roger Maris Jr. took to Twitter to congratulate Judge on homer No. 62.

2022-10-05T13:11:10Z

Former Coach Don Creasy, Colbert County legend, dies in crash

A beloved former football coach in Colbert County died in a single-vehicle crash in Sheffield on Tuesday, according to multiple reports.

2022-10-05T16:17:41Z

Bills Wide Receiver Has Troubling Admission After Entering Concussion Protocol

During this past Sunday's matchup between the Bills and Ravens, wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie was on the receiving end of a vicious hit. It forced him to miss the rest of the game. McKenzie remains in concussion protocol at this moment. While it seems he's in good spirits, he recently made a ...

2022-10-05T15:02:10Z

Veteran QB Blake Bortles announces retirement

Though he said he was retired, Bortles admitted he would come back if a team offered him a crazy contract like $15 million over two years.

2022-10-05T16:11:16Z

F1 LIVE: FIA confirm delay after claims Red Bull and Max Verstappen 'off the hook'

Express Sport brings you live updates throughout the day on the FIA's crucial investigation.

2022-10-05T06:45:48Z

Former NFL Starting Quarterback Announces His Retirement At 30

Late Tuesday night, former NFL starting quarterback Blake Bortles announced his retirement in the most Blake Bortles way possible. During an appearance on Pardon My Take, Bortles was asked if he would potentially sign with an NFL team in the near future. That's when he revealed that he retired. "I ...

2022-10-05T13:32:09Z

Report: Browns expected to sign veteran tight end

Aaron Wilson of Pro Football Network is reporting that the Cleveland Browns are expected to sign veteran tight end Pharaoh Brown.

2022-10-05T17:08:18Z

2023 NFL Mock Draft: QBs fly off the board in top-10 picks

The NFL season is already entering the Week 5 mark, and here, we look at what the first round could potentially look like next April. For the 2022 NFL season, the storylines have come fast and furious, as some teams have come out of nowhere to be contenders, and others have been shockingly disapp...

2022-10-05T12:50:09Z

Hear from the man who caught Albert Pujols' 703rd home run

As the Major League Baseball season nears its end, lots of fans have had their eyes on a few home run milestones. The Pittsburgh Pirates are hosting the St. Louis Cardinals for the final regular season series of the year, as future Hall-of-Famer Albert Pujols continues to notch home runs. The first baseman hit career homer 703 at PNC Park on Monday night. It could be the final of his career. Sign up for our Newsletters "I yelled, 'Here it...

2022-10-05T15:44:04Z

Patriots QB Bailey Zappe made history at Lambeau Field

New England Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe made history in his debut at Lambeau Field on Sunday. He became the first visiting player to make his pro debut at the hallowed venue and throw a touchdown pass in the same game. This is especially significant given that…

2022-10-05T12:51:14Z

Steelers Could Be Getting Key Piece Back Soon

The Pittsburgh Steelers are getting a rookie wide receiver back at practice this week. Calvin Austin III, who was their fourth-round pick out of Memphis, will return to practice on Wednesday. The team has 21 days to activate him to the 53-man roster. If he doesn't get activated during that time, he ...

2022-10-05T17:08:39Z

Buffalo Bills, Wide Receiver Have "Agreed To Part Ways"

The Buffalo Bills and wide receiver Tavon Austin have reportedly agreed to "part ways." Austin signed with the Bills in the offseason and was released in training camp before joining the team's practice squad. However, the veteran speedster did not receive any playing time in the first four games ...

2022-10-05T17:08:39Z

Fantasy Football Rankings for Week 5, 2022: Model says start Chris Olave, but sit Najee Harris

SportsLine's computer model reveals its Week 5 Fantasy football projections, rankings, sit-start advice

2022-10-04T16:48:14Z

‘Fire Matt Rhule’ isn’t a slam-dunk move for the Carolina Panthers just yet. Here’s why.

The Carolina Panthers are off to a sluggish start in the third season of the Matt Rhule era. And while the fans at Bank of America Stadium were quick to voice their displeasure with the product on Sunday during a 26-16 loss to the Arizona Cardinals — “Fire Rhule” chants audibly mixed with the more general booing — the best thing the Panthers can do is stay the course. Sure, Rhule has won just ...

2022-10-04T18:26:29Z

Blake Bortles retires: '(I've) not touched a football since January'

On the most recent episode of Barstool Sports' 'Pardon My Take' podcast, former Jaguars starting quarterback Blake Bortles says he's retired from professional football.

2022-10-05T16:51:48Z

Mike McDaniel Offers New Health Update For Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has already ruled out quarterback Tua Tagovailoa for Week 5 against the New York Jets. But he had a new update on his star signal caller. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, McDaniel announced that Tua remains in the NFL concussion protocol. As far as his ...

2022-10-05T16:38:45Z

Frank Reich's Colts have gone from 1 of NFL's best 1st-quarter teams to 1 of its worst

From 2018-2021, Frank Reich's Colts were one of the league's best first-quarter teams. In 2022, they've been one of the worst

2022-10-05T09:21:13Z

NFL World Reacts To Wednesday's Tom Brady Practice News

Tom Brady is not participating in practice as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers officially begin a new game week today. Going into the year, the Bucs announced would have every Wednesday off as as a rest day. However, he has practiced on Wednesdays recently, going against the original plan. It's possible ...

2022-10-05T16:47:14Z

Reports of an assault with injuries on Dowlin Drive in Sharonville

Reports of an assault with injuries on Dowlin Drive in Sharonville This story was curated by Hearst's WLWT Alert Desk. Sign up for our Newsletters Do you have photos or video of this incident? If so, upload them to https://www.wlwt.com/upload. Be sure to include your name and any additional details so we can give you proper credit online and on TV. READ THE FULL STORY:Reports of an assault with injuries on Dowlin Drive in Sharonville CHECK OUT...

2022-10-05T10:27:43Z

NFL World Stunned By Buccaneers Wide Receiver's Sudden Retirement

It didn't take long for Buccaneers wide receiver Cole Beasley to reverse course and head for retirement on Wednesday. Per the NFL Network's Tom Pelissero: "Beasley has decided to retire effective immediately, his agents [said]. Adding, 'He is ready to be with his family after playing in 11 seasons ...

2022-10-05T17:08:42Z

New Practice Update For Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott

For the fourth week in a row, a hand injury will keep Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott off the field on Sundays. But there's a new update on his practice status that suggests he's getting a lot closer. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, Dak will be working off to the side in practice ...

2022-10-05T16:02:20Z

Fan who caught Judge’s 62nd HR unsure what he’ll do with it

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — As he walked through a concourse in the outfield at Globe Life Field, high-fiving with fans and surrounded by a sea of cameras, it was almost as if Cory Youmans had hit a huge home run. Instead, he hit the jackpot. Youmans made the catch of a lifetime Tuesday night, snagging … Read More

2022-10-05T16:52:13Z

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons meets Yankees’ Aaron Judge, gets ticket signed after witnessing record-breaking home run

Micah Parsons is an athlete that might day be partaking in a record chase of his own. • Sign up for PennLive’s new high school sports newsletter here But on Tuesday evening, the Dallas Cowboys star and Harrisburg High School graduate took some time out of his evening to witness the milestone of someone in a different sport. Parsons was in attendance on Tuesday evening at Globe Life Park, and ...

2022-10-05T14:38:12Z

Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes details what was going through his mind on bonkers TD pass

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes joined two sports talk shows this week and he was asked on both about a pass he threw Sunday night in the Chiefs’ 41-31 win over the Buccaneers. You can probably guess which one. Video of Mahomes’ 2-yard touchdown pass to running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire has been viewed more than 3.6 million times on Twitter alone. On the “Rich Eisen Show,” Mahomes was asked ...

2022-10-05T16:37:45Z

Michael Bublé roasts Columbus Blue Jackets winger Johnny Gaudreau in Calgary tour stop

The Canadian singer made comments about the Columbus Blue Jackets' major offseason signing.

2022-10-05T15:44:14Z

Carolina Panthers Announce Brutal Injury News

The bad news is that the Carolina Panthers got some brutal injury news and are sending a player to injured reserve. The good news is that for once it's not Christian McCaffrey. According to Panthers insider Joe Person, the Panthers are placing star safety Jeremy Chinn on injured reserve. He will ...

2022-10-05T17:08:39Z

Vikings officially sign Khyiris Tonga among four roster moves

After news broke that the Vikings were going to sign former Chicago Bears seventh-round pick Khyiris Tonga off the Atlanta Falcons practice squad, the Vikings made it official on Wednesday morning. Along with the signing of Tonga, they officially mad

2022-10-05T17:12:22Z

Longhorns' 5-star recruit Arch Manning breaks records set by Peyton, Eli Manning

Arch Manning may have a while before he gets onto the field at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, but in the meantime, he's overtaken his uncles, Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning, at their high school alma mater. On Friday evening, September 30, during a road blowout victory over Pearl River, the Isidore Newman High School quarterback and future Texas Longhorn tossed seven touchdowns, breaking Peyton's school record of...

2022-10-05T16:08:03Z

Aaron Judge Is Even Better Than His Home Run Total

The Yankees slugger hit his 62nd homer, breaking a still-sacred baseball mark. He’s also having a pretty good season in other categories.

2022-10-05T01:00:53Z

Von Miller Is An 'Alien!' Steelers Coach Tomlin Raves on Beyonce-Clad Bills Star

"Some of us are aliens visiting from another planet'' - Steelers coach Mike Tomlin on Bills star Von Miller.

2022-10-05T16:59:26Z

Fighters Suspended For Massive Weight Gains

California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) suspended two fighters who competed at Bellator 286 from fighting in their respective weight classes moving forward after they had massive weight gains after the official weigh ins.

2022-10-05T13:47:56Z

Eagles could get Cooper Rush, not Dak Prescott, on Sunday Night Football

Another day, another reason to think the Philadelphia Eagles could face Cooper Rush in Week 6 when the Dallas Cowboys visit Lincoln Financial Field for Sunday Night Football. Rush, the former New York Giants practice squad QB, is set to make his fourth straight start Sunday for the Cowboys while Dak Prescott recovers from surgery to repair a broken right thumb. BUY EAGLES TICKETS: STUBHUB, ...

2022-10-05T10:30:38Z

ESPN Announces New Decision On Bomani Jones

For over a decade, Bomani Jones has had a good relationship with ESPN and features often on new shows and programs. Heading into 2023, it appears that relationship is going to continue for a while. On Wednesday, ESPN announced that Jones has signed a new contract extension with the network. Terms ...

2022-10-05T15:38:44Z

Nike releases Las Vegas Raiders special edition Nike Air Pegasus 39, here's how to buy

It's that time of the year again when Nike releases their Special Edition NFL Team sneakers. The Las Vegas Raiders have once again made the list and will be included in the release on Wednesday. This year Nike has chosen the

2022-10-05T16:32:21Z

Pats CB Says It Was ‘Disrespectful’ for Rodgers to Throw at Him

The rookie intercepted the Packers quarterback and returned it for a touchdown.

2022-10-05T16:02:22Z

Mike Greenberg Has A Blasphemous NFL MVP Pick

During this Wednesday's edition of Get Up, Mike Greenberg and the rest of the crew unveiled their early MVP picks. Domonique Foxworth, Jeff Saturday and Kimberley A. Martin went with traditional picks. They chose Micah Parsons, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, respectively. Greenberg, ...

2022-10-05T15:23:58Z

Bills & Cowboys Ex Cole Beasley Reveals Why He's Retiring After 1 Week with Bucs

Cole Beasley, the former Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills receiver, is done.

2022-10-05T16:44:20Z

Robert Griffin III Names The College Football "Team To Watch" After Week 5

There have been several surprise teams in college football so far this season. Tennessee, which is ranked in the top 10 for the first time in six years, is one of them. The eighth-ranked Volunteers are 4-0 overall heading into this week's showdown at No. 25 LSU. Tennessee's play has not gone ...

2022-10-05T16:17:15Z

Golden State Warriors Officially Waive 2 Players

On Monday, the Golden State Warriors officially waived Mac McClung and Trevion Williams.

2022-10-05T15:14:10Z

Steelers Offensive Lineman Has Honest Reaction To Quarterback Change

Mitchell Trubisky out. Kenny Pickett in. With the Steelers first-round pick officially in at QB1, Pittsburgh's offense will look a little different going forward. And one member of the offensive line is fully confident in the team's rookie quarterback. Saying via ESPN's Brooke Pryor, "We had ...

2022-10-05T16:17:15Z

Conor Benn fails drug test days before Chris Eubank Jr showdown

Benn however is 'free to fight' on Saturday.

2022-10-05T11:02:20Z