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2,131 games in a row. That’s the equivalent to playing a game every day for nearly six years. Last night, ESPN aired Cal Ripken Jr.’s record-breaking game, passing Lou Gehrig as the Iron Man. Game 2,131 This was a special night in baseball history. A record that once seemed nearly …

In these uncertain times, many of us find ourselves reflecting on when our favorite player won MVP or when our team won their respective championship. Among those reminiscing is Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim, except he coached a championship team in 2003. Seventeen years ago yesterday, the Syracuse Orange defeated …

Anyone who follows Mike Leach on Twitter knows that he uses the platform for comedic purposes. However, last Wednesday, the newly hired football coach made a controversial joke and quickly removed it. The deleted tweet In an effort to bring humor to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Leach tweeted a picture …

The NBA put their season on hold a month ago after Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19. Since then,  other sports have also postponed their seasons until further notice. The NBA’s plan Commissioner Adam Silver said decisions made about the season won’t happen until at least the …

The NFL is considering the addition of a ‘sky judge’ to each officiating crew for the 2020 season. These booth judges will serve as a backstop to on-field officials and correct any wrong calls. Talks about adding a skybox official has been an idea circling the NFL for years. Deliberations …

The University of Florida has proven to be a top sports program in the country year after year. Most noteworthy, the Gator gymnastics program has earned nine SEC titles and three NCCA championships since 2013. While the Gators gymnastics program is having an outstanding season with a perfect 10-0 overall …

Brady, Belichick and the Patriots had a historical run. It was a surprise when Tom Brady decided to take his talents to Tampa Bay. Now, the Patriots have a fight for the starting quarterback position for the first time in almost 20 years. Mel Kiper Jr. weighs in on how …

The 2020 Masters, like many of this year’s sporting events, has been rescheduled. The Augusta National Golf Club now plans to hold the event in November after initially postponing it due to the coronavirus pandemic. Andy North talks 2020 Masters The Masters was originally scheduled to take place this week, …

An unprecedented time of no sports could be nearing its end soon, as Major League Baseball released a plan that could see baseball back by May. ESPN insider, Jeff Passan, laid out a tentative plan that has the backing from leadership in the league office and inside the MLBPA. Most …

There will be no showering of threes during April in the NBA. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver announced on April 6 that the earliest possible time for the NBA to make a decision about starting back would be on May 1. Silver Makes Decision Silver made this decision clear during his …