Michael Dixon
Bay Area born and raised, I have extensive experience in both the print and online worlds. There are few things in this world I love doing more than talking sports.
15 MLB stars desperate to pick things up in second half
As far as the 2018 MLB season goes, we're well past the point where we can dismiss an unexpected event by saying, "it's early." It's true that...
Word artist creates amazing picture of Alexander Ovechkin holding the Stanley Cup
By now, we've all seen how much Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin is enjoying having the Stanley Cup. He's found creative ways to celebrate with the famed...
Fan injured after being struck by hot dog shot by Phillie Phanatic
A Philadelphia Phillies fan has suffered one of the strangest injuries in recent memory. In Monday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Kathy McVay was hit in...
MRI reveals hip strain for Jay Bruce
The New York Mets placed outfielder Jay Bruce on the DL on Tuesday. On Wednesday, it was revealed that an MRI showed a hip strain.
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That would certainly...
Report: Knicks looking to trade up to No. 4 for Mo Bamba
A day before the NBA Draft, the New York Knicks are reportedly looking to move up for University of Texas big man, Mo Bamba.
Ian Begley of ESPN...
WATCH: Cubs RF Jason Heyward nails runner at home with incredible throw
Combining the throw and tag, it will be awfully hard to top the play executed by Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward and catcher Willson Contreras.
With runners...
Hunter Strickland out 6-8 weeks with fractured hand after punching door
After San Francisco Giants closer Hunter Strickland blew a save in Monday's game against the Miami Marlins, he punched a door. As a result, he fractured his...
WATCH: Manny Machado surprises young fan with special gift
Atlanta teenager JJ Roddenberry was surprised with tickets to see the Atlanta Braves take on the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, June 24. Roddenberry's emotional reaction to getting...
Report: Diamondbacks and Orioles have talked about Manny Machado trade
A new suitor has entered the Manny Machado sweepstakes. According to a report, the Arizona Diamondbacks have been in contact with the Baltimore Orioles about possibly acquiring...
Report: Royals closer Kelvin Herrera traded to Nationals
One of baseball's best relievers is on the move. According to a report, the Washington Nationals have acquired Kansas City Royals closer Kelvin Herrera.
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Kelly Gruber axed from Canadian Hall of Fame events over apparent drunken episode
Former Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kelly Gruber was recently called upon to be a "Pitch Talks" panelist at an event around last weekend's Canadian Baseball Hall...
Tom Brady explains why he doesn’t like ‘GOAT’ label
Tom Brady may well be the greatest quarterback in NFL history. Just don't tell him that. In an interview with Oprah, the New England Patriots star made...
Mets official offers hilarious take on hypothetical Jacob deGrom trade
Will the New York Mets trade ace starter Jacob deGrom? For deGrom's sake, we sure hope so.
It's reportedly on the menu, and one team official offered an...
Clayton Kershaw inches closer to return, throws three-inning simulated game
Those hoping to see Clayton Kershaw back in action got some good news on Monday. The Los Angeles Dodgers ace threw a three-inning simulated game, and from...
Bryce Harper shaves his beard, prompting Yankees fever
The Washington Nationals are set to have a very different look -- sort of. Washington's star outfielder, Bryce Harper, has shaved his beard.
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Well, we don't know why...
Top-5 U.S. Open payouts show how meaningful every shot was
It's easy to look at winning as the only thing that matters in a golf tournament. But when we look at the payouts earned by Brooks Koepka...
Top 10 takeaways from 2018 U.S. Open
The 2018 U.S. Open is in the books and it had a very similar feeling to 2017. Brooks Koepka became the first man in 29 years to...
Mets’ offensive futility nearing historic levels
The New York Mets offense is struggling heading into Thursday's game with the Arizona Diamondbacks. In fact, it's ineffective at a near historic level.
The Mets are 1-8...
Top 15 most potent MLB lineups in the game today
While the offensive explosion that we saw in 2017 hasn't quite made its way into the 2018 MLB season, we're still seeing a lot of offense.
The American...
Golfer Adam Hadwin trolls himself after opening round 83
Adam Hadwin struggled through the opening round of the U.S. Open, shooting a 13-over 83 on Thursday. But his sense of humor is on point.
It started when...
10 biggest highlights and lowlights from Round 1 of U.S. Open
To say that the first round of the U.S. Open was a challenge is like saying that water is wet. Shinnecock Hills was merciless. Heck, even the...
Twins demote 2017 All-Star Miguel Sano to Single-A
In 2017, Miguel Sano was an All-Star for the Minnesota Twins. On Thursday, the struggling Sano was demoted all the way down to Single-A.
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Sano has a decent...
Twitter reacts to Tiger Woods’ epic blunders on first hole at Shinnecock
Things did not go according to plan for Tiger Woods on the first hole of the U.S. Open. After watching the early starters get hammered by Shinnecock...
Twitter reacts to Shinnecock taking world’s best behind the woodshed
Shinnecock Hills is decisively winning the fight against the world's best golfers during the first round of the U.S. Open.
With strong winds and a dried out course,...
