The Big 12 Conference might not know it yet, but there’s a ringer on the recruiting trail in the form of new Houston head coach Willie Fritz. Fritz, who was hired to replace Dana Holgorsen, has succeeded at every stop of his career and is getting his first opportunity on the Power Four level at […]
Willie Mays basket catch, explained: How MLB legend made iconic play famous
When it comes to imitating baseball players, there are a plethora of pros that young kids take after. A majority of the time, it’s about emulating pitcher windups or batting stances. There have been iconic movements from the mound, such as Dontrelle Willis’s high kick or Tim Lincecum’s whipping motion. In the batter’s box, kids […]
Why Willie Mays is Barry Bonds' godfather, explained: Giants legends shared lifelong relationship beyond diamond
Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93, but the Hall-of-Famer will forever be one of baseball’s biggest stars. He spent most of his career with the Giants before playing a season-and-a-half with the Mets. Not only is he forever enshrined in Cooperstown, but the outfielder is also linked with another Giants MVP […]
A minor league baseball team trolls Disney with its ‘Steamboat Willie’ jerseys
I’ve seen enough: The prize for the best use of public domain Mickey Mouse goes to the Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. For its public domain theme night, the minor league baseball team will wear jerseys made entirely of iconic images that are no longer protected by copyright: Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” King Kong, and the earliest […]
Willie Gay Jr. delights NFL fans with shirtless antics, interviews at Chiefs Super Bowl parade
Editor’s Note: This article was written before reports of a shooting at the conclusion of the Chiefs’ parade. The Sporting News has the latest news and updates on the shooting here. Patrick Mahomes was the star of Super Bowl 58, but there’s little doubt that Willie Gay Jr. will be remembered as the star of the […]