The Chicago Cubs have struck a deal with the Houston Astros to acquire veteran reliever Ryan Pressly. The Astros will cover a chunk of Pressly's salary, with a prospect headed their way. Young right-hander Juan Bello, just 21, will be traded to Houston. Bello had a solid season last year in the Cubs
Let's talk about what happened last Saturday, January 25th. There were some thrilling high school sports events that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. In boys' basketball, Little Falls beat St. Francis by a score of 63 to 58. Meanwhile, Kimball faced a tough opponent in Rockford, losing wit
World Bernard Free, now age 71, had a rookie moment that shaped his NBA career. As a young player on the Philadelphia 76ers in 1975, he botched a layup during a two-on-one play with Billy Cunningham, his veteran teammate. Instead of finishing the play with a smooth layup like his mentor suggested, F
Imagine playing a high-stakes basketball game while feeling under the weather. That's exactly what Anthony Edwards faced during a recent game against the Nuggets. But Edwards wasn't just any player; he's a standout player for the Wolves. Despite not being at his best, he scored an impressive 34 poin
Get ready, sports fans! The AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Buffalo Bills is set to be a thriller on Sunday night. This isn't just any game; it's a rematch of two powerhouses that have been dominating the conference for years. The Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes,
Purdue's basketball team was in a tricky spot after their first home loss in quite a while. Their impressive 26-game winning streak at Mackey Arena had been snapped, leaving fans and players alike wondering how they'd rebound. The answer became clear in their next game against Michigan. Purdue start
Manchester United is mulling over the idea of signing French forward Christopher Nkunku on loan from Chelsea. This comes after Nkunku expressed his frustration with limited game time at Chelsea. Despite his versatility and impressive goal tally, he's not a regular starter in the Premier League. Chel
Basketball is a game that demands peak performance. But what happens when players need to reduce their training load? A recent study looked into something called Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training during a period called the "taper phase. " This phase is all about cutting back on how much exercise
If you're a Wrexham fan, you might be excited about the team playing in Europe. But hold that thought! The English Football Association (FA) has said no to a proposal from the Football Association of Wales (FAW), which wanted to let Welsh teams in English leagues play in the Welsh League Cup. The id
In yesterday's high school sports action, the ice was busy with both boys and girls hockey games. The boys' hockey scene saw Moorhead shut out St. Cloud Crush 6-0, while Sauk Rapids-Rice dominated Fergus Falls with an 8-4 victory. Bryden Prelvitz and Hunter Behling were stars for Sauk Rapids-Rice, e
