In New Jersey, a tradition of shaking hands after sports games is being questioned. This tradition has been around for a long time, but recently, there have been incidents of violence. For example, in 2018, a high school basketball player was punched and kicked during the handshake line. This led to a lawsuit, but it was eventually dismissed. Some coaches, like Phil...
Tadej Pogačar, the top contender in the Tour de France, had a scary moment during stage 11. He crashed hard in the last 5 kilometers but walked away with just a few scrapes. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, quickly checked him out and confirmed he was okay, even though he was a bit banged up. The crash happened when the group of top riders was speeding towards the f...
Dennis Santana, a reliever for the Pittsburgh Pirates, found himself in an unexpected situation during a game against the Detroit Tigers. This incident happened during the second game of a doubleheader on a Thursday. The fan, who was sitting in the front row above the Pirates' bullpen at Comerica Park, was wearing a Tigers hat and a shirt that honored Pirates Hall ...
In the world of tennis, emotions often run high, especially after a tough loss. Aryna Sabalenka, a top-ranked player, recently faced criticism for her comments following a defeat. She lost the French Open final to Coco Gauff. Sabalenka initially blamed her mistakes for the loss. She suggested that Gauff did not play exceptionally well. This perspective did not sit we...
At Oakmont, Scottie Scheffler is showing that even the best golfers have off days. This week's U. S. Open is proving to be a tough test for the usually unstoppable golfer. Scheffler, known for his exceptional skills, is currently facing a challenging round. He has had a rough start, but he's not ready to throw in the towel just yet. Scheffler's recent performa...
Carlos Alcaraz is one step closer to winning his second French Open title. He is now in the final after his opponent, Lorenzo Musetti, had to quit their semifinal match. Alcaraz was leading 4-6, 7-6 (3), 6-0, 2-0 when Musetti called it quits. This was not the way Alcaraz wanted to win. He knows Musetti is a strong player and wishes him a speedy recovery. Musetti...
The 2024 Paris Olympics had a moment that will likely be remembered for a long time. The moment was when Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles from the USA and Rebeca Andrade from Brazil stood on the podium. It was a big deal for a couple of reasons. First, it was a heartwarming display of sportsmanship that got people talking all over the world. Secondly, it...
In a fiery Big East Tournament matchup, tempers boiled over in the final moments of the game between Creighton and UConn. The Bluejays, leading the game, had a chance to seal their victory with a simple inbound pass. Instead, Jamiya Neal decided to dunk the ball with just 1. 8 seconds remaining. This unexpected move didn't sit well with UConn's Hassan Diarra, who saw...
The 2025 Champions Trophy final was a nail-biter, with India emerging victorious against New Zealand. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with India's victory coming down to the wire. The Indian team was off to a flying start. Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill were on fire, with Rohit Sharma scoring a quick 76 off 83 balls. He was aggressive from the star...
The Colorado Buffs had a night to forget at the Alamo Bowl. They faced the BYU Cougars, who were eager and ready to play. The Buffs' mascot, Ralphie VI, seemed to have a sense of the trouble ahead. She quickly left the field, as if she didn't want to be part of what was unfolding. The Buffs struggled throughout the game, managing only 120 yards of offense by the end ...