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Since signing free agent Jeimer Candelario this summer, there has been debate regarding the Cincinnati Reds’ oversupply of infielders on their roster. With top prospects Elly De La Cruz, Matt McLain, and Noelvi Marte making their debuts last year, the Reds’ infield seemed poised to be one of the youngest and most entertaining in baseball. Unfortunately, the Reds have been dealt a big setback as Marte will be suspended for the first half of the season due to a PED violation. Marte is still considered a prospect and is ranked first in the Reds’ organization. The 22-year-old made his debut…

Jalen Reeves-Maybin, a Detroit Lions linebacker and special teams contributor, has been voted president of the NFL Players Association by the board of player representatives. Reeves-Maybin succeeds JC Tretter, a former Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns center who served two years in the position. In a statement released by the union, Reeves-Maybin stated, “It will be my mission to continue to serve and unify our membership, and I look forward to inspiring more players to use their voices in advocating for the union and our game.” Tretter and previous executive director DeMaurice Smith led the players’ discussions for the…

HAWTHORN has lost a major member of its off-field squad on the eve of the 2024 season, when Josh Vanderloo resigned. It’s understood Vanderloo handed in his resignation last month, having joined the Hawks in 2021 as their executive general manager of operations and special projects Vanderloo, who had previously spent over 15 years at the AFL in a variety of game development and list management jobs, helped shape the current phase of Hawthorn’s list makeover. Vanderloo had just helped draft Hawthorn’s strategic plan for the next three seasons and was involved in the club’s list orientation through data and…

For the first time since 2020, the Florida Gators’ starting quarterback returns for the upcoming season, and there is a buzz in the locker room. Graham Mertz, one of college football’s most experienced and, recently, most effective quarterbacks, returns to Gainesville for his sixth and final year of eligibility. “It’s a big deal for the Florida Gators that Graham Mertz is returning to play quarterback,” said UF head coach Billy Napier after the team’s first spring practice on Wednesday. However, Mertz’s return, and the excitement that accompanied it, were not always certain. A great year in 2023, with 2,903 passing…

Garrett Riley’s method was designed to be simple enough for a quarterback like Cade Klubnik to understand. Practice rep after practice rep was designed to synergize connections between quarterback and receiver, triggering something similar to muscle memory. If only the Clemson receivers’ muscles and bones had held up in 2023. “We would get to the actual game, and it would be my first time throwing a certain route to a certain man, ever, because I haven’t actually repped that with a certain guy,” Klubnik said, “because he’s been dealing with ailments. “This is not my fault. It is not his…

Matt McLain was out for nearly two weeks after straining his oblique muscle while swinging at the beginning of spring training. The good news was that an MRI indicated that the situation was not critical, but he would still miss some time while healing. McLain resumed exercises with the team after passing examinations. Manager David Bell told reporters (first reported by Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer) that McLain would start games this week. The Cincinnati Reds do not play today, but will play two games tomorrow, one against Milwaukee and one against San Diego. On Thursday, however, they will…

It was a setback when Michigan football lost defensive back Keon Sabb to Alabama via the transfer portal, but there are rumors of a return from Quinten Johnson, which would help cushion the damage. To be honest, I believed Sabb made a mistake. He knows the Michigan Wolverines’ defense, and they would have found ways to get Sabb on the field, which would have boosted his NFL draft prospects. However, it is difficult to pass down a large NiL contract and a guaranteed starting spot. However, Quinten Johnson, a critical piece of Michigan football’s secondary, could be returning. This may…

LeBron James was unable to seal the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-120 loss against the Sacramento Kings. The four-time NBA champion had to quit the game late in the fourth quarter due to ankle pain. The Lakers will face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night, and LeBron’s availability for this high-profile game is presently uncertain. At this moment, the biggest issue is if LeBron James will play tonight against the Bucks. LeBron James Questionable to Play Vs. Milwaukee Bucks The Lakers’ most valuable player could be missing Friday’s game against the Bucks. This comes after LeBron was listed…

The lightly spoken-of elephant in the room must be mentioned first. Jonathan India has been sick for the majority of the last two seasons. The one season he was really healthy (2021) was fantastic for both him and the Cincinnati Reds, as he batted his way to the National League Rookie of the Year Award while also being the most valued position player on the squad (according Baseball Reference). While it may not be the only reason I’m writing an article about ‘finding’ a place for him in the Reds lineup, there’s a fair chance that if he stays healthy,…

David Sanders Jr., an offensive tackle from Providence Day School, is currently the most sought-after recruit in Tennessee. The touted prospect has long discussed a return trip to Knoxville and has finally arranged one after a few months of rearranging his calendar. Sanders will visit a number of SEC powerhouses this offseason, including the Clemson Tigers. Clemson, Georgia, and Tennessee are leading this battle, although Alabama and South Carolina are catching up. Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee and his staff have done everything up to this point to attract Sanders’ attention. Brentwood Academy quarterback George MacIntyre remains a key…