The United States won the 43rd Ryder Cup at the conclusion of this weekend’s matchup with Europe. The U.S. Ryder Cup team celebrated with a decisive 19-9 win over their rivals from across the pond. Team USA didn’t lose a session for the first time in 44 years, and the 19-9 final score broke the record for […]
What Does It Mean To Get Plunked In Baseball? The History Behind Beanballs
A wild pitch is one thing. But what if a pitcher purposefully hits a batter? That appears to be what happened last Thursday in a matchup between the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago White Sox. In the top of the ninth, White Sox pitcher Mike Wright threw two pitches that barely missed hitting Angels […]
What Is A Fourth Down Conversion—And When Should Teams Go For It?
The fourth down makes for some of the most exciting moments in many football games. It’s a time when the coach’s decision can have a make-or-break impact on the game. As players take their positions, fans wait with bated breath to see what happens. Will they punt? Are they setting up for a field goal attempt? Or will they […]
How Do Baseball Players Get In The Hall Of Fame?
This week, former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame alongside Larry Walker of the Colorado Rockies and Ted Simmons of the St. Louis Cardinals. The three players had been selected for the 2020 Hall of Fame class, but last year’s ceremony was postponed due to the pandemic. With plenty […]
All About Baseball’s Exclusive Home Run Clubs, Including The 40-20 Club
On Saturday night, MLB star Shohei Ohtani added yet another feather to his proverbial cap. The Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter achieved his 20th stolen base of the season in a matchup against the San Diego Padres. Because Ohtani had already notched 41 home runs in 2021 going into Saturday’s game, that placed him squarely […]
Why Roughing The Passer Is One Of The NFL’s Most Controversial Rules
In Saturday’s preseason matchup between the Chicago Bears and the Buffalo Bills, there was a hit so big that it made headlines. It was the fourth quarter, and newly signed Bears quarterback Justin Fields had just received the ball off the snap. As he looked up for a pass, only a couple second passed before Bills’ linebacker […]
The Little League World Series Returns on August 19
After a year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Little League Baseball World Series is scheduled to return this week. The annual tournament was planned to arrive with much fanfare, but some of the excitement was tamped down last week after an announcement regarding attendance. Learn more about this international tournament and what’s in […]
U.S. Men’s Soccer Wins CONCACAF Gold Cup, USWNT Gold Medal Dreams Dashed
U.S. soccer fans just experienced some serious highs and lows in a period of under 24 hours. First, the U.S. men’s national soccer team defeated Mexico to take home the CONCACAF Gold Cup in Las Vegas on Sunday night. But in the early hours of Monday morning, half a world away in Tokyo, the U.S. women’s […]
Collin Morikawa Wins Second Major Title at The Open
Securing a win at The Open on Sunday was just the latest highlight in American golfer Collin Morikawa’s impressive and unrelenting rise to the top of the golf world. It was also a historic win, especially considering Morikawa’s young age—and the fact that it was his first time at the British Open. His pro career, […]
MLB Home Run Derby Returns, Pete Alonso Takes The Crown
Monday night marked the return of the MLB Home Run Derby, an exciting lead-up to the MLB All-Star Game set for Tuesday evening. After the event was canceled in 2020 due to COVID concerns, baseball fans were thrilled to watch some of the league’s top hitters battle it out. The matchup pitted reigning Home Run […]