Michael O'Brien

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In remembrance of one of the most influential figures in baseball history, MLB teams paid tribute to Jackie Robinson on Tuesday. Every player across the league wore his legendary No. 42 on their backs, celebrating Robinson’s enduring legacy and the profound impact he had on the game and society. Introduced in 2004, Jackie Robinson Day coincides with the date in which the Brooklyn Dodger officially broke baseball’s color barrier in a game against the Boston Braves in 1947.

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.-- Justin Levine was absolutely dealing for St. Peter’s on Monday evening, tossing a complete-game, no-hitter to lead his team to a 5-1 CHSAA win against Mount Saint Michael’s at SIUH Community Park. But the game wasn’t decided until the home sixth when the Eagles scored all their runs to pull it out. Levine needed just 81 pitches to get through all seven innings, allowing one unearned run while striking out six and walking a single batter.

1 week ago | silive.com | Michael O'Brien

Tyron Smith, the longtime Cowboys offensive tackle often regarded as one of the league’s premier players at his position, announced his retirement from the NFL on Monday. Smith spent the final season of his illustrious career with the Jets, appearing in 10 games before injuries began to take their toll. An eight-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro with Dallas, he will sign a ceremonial contract on Wednesday to officially retire as a Cowboy.

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During the climax of Ohio State’s college football playoff semifinal game vs. Texas, defensive end Jack Sawyer capitalized on Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers coughing the ball up and took it to the house, sealing the Buckeyes’ trip to the title game; they’d go on to beat Notre Dame to win it all. But during the Buckeyes’ celebratory visit to the White House on Monday, Vice President J.D. Vance channeled Ewers’ blunder, fumbling the Buckeyes’ trophy.

1 week ago | silive.com | Michael O'Brien

The 2025 WNBA Draft took place on Monday night in New York City, and as widely expected, former University of Connecticut star Paige Bueckers was selected No. 1 overall by the Dallas Wings just eight days after leading the Huskies to a national championship. Bueckers, along with players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Cameron Brink, has been at the forefront of a historic surge in interest in women’s basketball, helping to bring the sport back into the mainstream spotlight.