Benjamin Adducchio

New York

Contributor News Anchor and Editor at WFUV-FM (Bronx, NY)

NYC actor and writer. West Virginia native. Author of the novels Black Diamond Dreams and The Shortage, now available in paperback and ebook on Amazon.

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Sky's Angel Reese sighting brings positive injury update ahead of training camp

2 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Benjamin Adducchio

Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is coming off a hand injury. Reese missed the final weekend of Unrivaled due to that ailment. There's good news though for Sky fans, as Reese was seen working in the gym without a hand brace. Angel Reese back in the gym and out of that hand brace today. She was ruled out of the final weekend of Unrivaled with a hand injury. Has been wearing a brace in all public appearances for the past three weeks. Good sign for Angel less than three weeks out from training camp.
Juan Soto sends Pete Alonso warning after big Mets game in frigid conditions

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Benjamin Adducchio

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is tipping his cap to one of his teammates. Soto is sending a warning to Major League Baseball about Pete Alonso , his new running mate. “Whenever they don't want to pitch to me I know I have a guy behind me that can make it worse for them so I'm really happy about that,” Soto said in an interview with SNY TV. Soto is in his first season with the Mets . He helped the team win a frigid cold game on Tuesday night against the Miami Marlins, 10-5.
Cardinals bash Paul Skenes in career-worst start

2 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Benjamin Adducchio

The St. Louis Cardinals got the bats going against the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday. St. Louis pummeled Pirates ace Paul Skenes, en route to a 5-3 victory at PNC Park. It turned out to be the worst performance from Skenes in his Major League Baseball career. “It's not like they hit the ball into the river or anything like that,” Skenes said after giving up five runs, per ESPN. “They just found some holes and I got behind in some counts and kind of let them get good swings off. Not going to sweat it.
Juan Soto sends Pete Alonso warning after big Mets game in frigid conditions

2 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Benjamin Adducchio

New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is tipping his cap to one of his teammates. Soto is sending a warning to Major League Baseball about Pete Alonso, his new running mate.
Grizzlies' Jaylen Wells responds to apology from Hornets player involved in injury

2 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Benjamin Adducchio

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Jaylen Wells is responding to an apology from Charlotte Hornets player KJ Simpson. The two players collided in a recent Grizzlies-Hornets game, when Simpson undercut Wells. At the time, Wells was completing a dazzling fast-break dunk. The collision caused Wells to fall awkwardly to the floor. He stayed there for several minutes. He had to be taken off the court on a stretcher, and game play was stopped for more than 20 minutes. “I would never purposely do that to anyone.
Angels' Kenley Jansen joins exclusive club by shutting down Rays

2 weeks ago | clutchpoints.com | Benjamin Adducchio

Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen is reaching an incredible milestone. Jansen is now the fourth reliever in Major League Baseball history to post 450 saves, per USA Today. That historic save came on Tuesday night, when the Angels nipped the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3. Jansen recorded the save to give Los Angeles their seventh win on the season. “Well, this one's definitely going to be a memorable one,” Jansen said, per MLB.com. The 450th save may be memorable, but it wasn't easy to achieve.
Bills rumors: Insider names 2 positions to target early in 2025 NFL Draft

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Benjamin Adducchio

The Buffalo Bills have been ever so close to the Super Bowl for the last few years. Buffalo has been able to reach the AFC Championship game, but always came up short against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Bills are looking for a few players in the 2025 NFL Draft who can break that glass ceiling. The Bills could be looking to find help at cornerback or defensive line, according to ESPN NFL insider Field Yates. Cornerback seems to get the edge between those two areas.
Grayson Allen issues blunt take on Mike Budenholzer’s first season with Suns

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Benjamin Adducchio

The Phoenix Suns have had a tough season. Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has taken criticism as the losses have piled up. Phoenix player Grayson Allen is commenting about the team’s performance, amidst a 35-43 campaign. "It's hard to say. It's easy to judge based off a win-loss record, but I think there's a lot more that goes into it than that."Grayson Allen on how Mike Budenholzer has done as Suns head coach.
Red Wings rumors: Team could buy out free agent signing this offseason

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Benjamin Adducchio

The Detroit Red Wings may be headed to divorce with one of their defensemen. Detroit is rumored to be buying out the contract of player Justin Holl, per NHL Trade Rumors. Holl is a 33-year-old defenseman who has put up pedestrian numbers this season. The defenseman has one goal and five points in 67 games. “Last season with the Red Wings, the Tonka Bay, MN native registered five assists in just 38 games.
Oilers lose trade deadline acquisition to injury after 7 minutes of ice time

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Benjamin Adducchio

The Edmonton Oilers are getting some bad news. Edmonton is losing forward Trent Frederic to an ankle injury, per NHL Trade Rumors. Frederic lasted just seven minutes of ice time in his first team game before getting hurt. Frederic was acquired at the NHL’s trade deadline. He had waited 14 games to make his Oilers debut. He finally got on the ice for an Oilers game against the Los Angeles Kings. “It doesn’t appear to be serious. I don’t have an update on timing at all, nor will I speculate..