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Olivia Miles Faces Elimination After Rookie Season That Redefined Minnesota
sports10 days ago

Olivia Miles Faces Elimination After Rookie Season That Redefined Minnesota

Olivia Miles, the Minnesota Lynx point guard and unanimous Rookie of the Year winner, faces elimination in the WNBA playoffs after a poor Game 1 performance. Despite a historic regular season where she led the team to the top seed and broke multiple rookie records, the 23-year-old struggled against the New York Liberty's defensive pressure. The Lynx now must win Game 2 to advance, marking a steep learning curve for the star who has become a cultural icon in Minneapolis.

via The Ringer|
#minnesota-lynx#olivia-miles#playoffs
Flagg Confirms Growth to 6'10" for 2026-27 Season
sports13 days ago

Flagg Confirms Growth to 6'10" for 2026-27 Season

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg confirmed at Media Day that he has grown to 6 feet 10 inches without shoes, up from 6 feet 9 inches last season. The 19-year-old, who won Rookie of the Year, received official measurements on Thursday. This physical development, combined with reported offseason weight gains and shooting improvements, is expected to enhance his defensive and offensive capabilities for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

via bleacherreport.com|
#cooper-flagg#dallas-mavericks#nba
Lions' 2026 ROY race: Miller vs. Moore for the rookie of the year
sports28 days ago

Lions' 2026 ROY race: Miller vs. Moore for the rookie of the year

Detroit’s 2026 rookie class looks to define the season, with five rookies on the 53-man roster and a staff split over who will win Lions Rookie of the Year. Several writers back first‑round right tackle Blake Miller for an immediate impact on the offensive line, while others point to defensive end Derrick Moore as the more disruptive, game‑changing edge. A poll included with the piece shows Miller as a leading pick among the staff, though Moore is firmly in the mix for the award depending on how the line and pass rush develop.

via Pride Of Detroit|
#blake-miller#derrick-moore#detroit-lions
Zilisch signs with Hendrick for 2028, Trackhouse calls it bittersweet
nascar-cup1 month ago

Zilisch signs with Hendrick for 2028, Trackhouse calls it bittersweet

Connor Zilisch, Trackhouse Racing’s 2026 NASCAR Cup rookie, has signed a multi-year deal with Hendrick Motorsports to drive the No. 48 Ally Chevrolet starting in 2028, leaving Trackhouse where he debuted in 2024. Justin Marks called the move bittersweet and said Trackhouse remains committed to developing a successor for 2028, as Zilisch’s 2026 season has been challenging with eight DNFs and only one top-ten amid a struggling Trackhouse lineup; the team also faces uncertain third-seat dynamics with Chastain and Van Gisbergen’s contracts through 2027.

via Motorsport.com|
#connor-zilisch#hendrick-motorsports#nascar-cup
Cardinals Sign Wetherholt to Eight-Year, $112.5M Extension
sports3 months ago

Cardinals Sign Wetherholt to Eight-Year, $112.5M Extension

The St. Louis Cardinals announced an eight-year, $112.5 million extension for rookie second baseman JJ Wetherholt, with a possible max of $132 million including $19.5 million in performance bonuses; the start year is not specified. At 23, Wetherholt has emerged as a cornerstone of the club’s youth movement, delivering a .267/.362/.411 line with 13 homers, 9 steals, elite defense (12 DRS, 16 OAA) and roughly 3.6 WAR, making him a leading NL Rookie of the Year contender. The deal marks one of the franchise’s largest guarantees and signals Bloom’s commitment to building around young talent.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#contract-extension#jj-wetherholt#mlb
Draft Deep and Debatable: Inside the 2026 NBA Draft winners and fits
sports3 months ago

Draft Deep and Debatable: Inside the 2026 NBA Draft winners and fits

Industry insiders hailed the 2026 NBA Draft as unusually deep with few misfires, praising top picks like AJ Dybantsa to the Wizards and Darryn Peterson to the Jazz for their fits and upside, while Cameron Boozer landed with the Grizzlies in a spot many call ideal; Sacramento’s Darius Acuff Jr. at No. 7 and Golden State’s Yaxel Lendeborg at No. 11 were highlighted as immediate-impact additions, and Oklahoma City’s Aday Mara and Bennett Stirtz gave them size and versatility. Late moves—Alex Karaban to Sacramento, Cameron Carr to the Lakers, and Brooklyn’s Mikel Brown Jr. at No. 6—generated discussion about culture-setting value and injury risk. Overall, there were no obvious bad first-round picks, but the draft’s ripple effects and new coaching moves (like Dallas hiring Dusty May) will drive summer trades.

via ClutchPoints|
#draft-2026#front-office#nba
Schaefer Wins Calder Trophy as Capitals Rookies Earn Votes
sports4 months ago

Schaefer Wins Calder Trophy as Capitals Rookies Earn Votes

New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer won the NHL Calder Trophy as Rookie of the Year with 59 points (23 goals, 36 assists) in 82 games, becoming the youngest Calder winner and leading all rookies in goals; Capitals rookies Ryan Leonard (45 points in 75 games) and Justin Sourdif (35 points in 78 games) also earned votes, finishing eighth and 12th in the voting respectively.

via RMNB|
#calder-trophy#matthew-schaefer#nhl
Breer’s NFL Mailbag Highlights Early ROY Contenders and System Fits
sports4 months ago

Breer’s NFL Mailbag Highlights Early ROY Contenders and System Fits

Albert Breer’s NFL mailbag spotlights Rookie of the Year frontrunners (offense led by Jeremiyah Love with Jadarian Price and Carnell Tate in the mix; defense highlighted by David Bailey) and then dives into team-by-team outlooks: Antonio Williams in Washington; a Saints offense poised to rise under Kellen Moore and Doug Nussmeier; Cowboys with a Fangio-inspired scheme and Caleb Downs’s fit; Rams’ QB path via a potential 1st‑round trade; Raiders’ O‑line ceiling under Rick Dennison; potential Crosby trade scenarios; Stefon Diggs’s market across possible landing spots; how quickly Chiefs’ rookies will contribute; possible destinations for Cam Jordan and Tyreek Hill; Brendan Sorsby’s ~55% chance of entering the supplemental draft; and Ladd McConkey’s potential impact on the WR market.

via Sports Illustrated|
#football#mailbag#nfl
Isles' Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder in Emotional GMA3 Surprise
sports4 months ago

Isles' Matthew Schaefer Wins Calder in Emotional GMA3 Surprise

Isles defenseman Matthew Schaefer, 18, won the Calder Trophy as the NHL’s top rookie after a season in which he led rookie defensemen in goals (23) and posted 59 points over 82 games, averaging 24:41 of ice time. The award was announced in a tearful surprise on ABC’s GMA3 with his father and brother in attendance, and Schaefer honored his late mother Jennifer; he is opening the Jennifer Schaefer Child Support Center at Northwell Health’s RJ Zuckerberg Cancer Center in New Hyde Park, opening in October with support from the Islanders Children’s Foundation. He becomes the youngest Calder winner in NHL history and the Islanders’ first since Mathew Barzal in 2017-18.

via NHL.com|
#calder-trophy#matthew-schaefer#new-york-islanders
Mavericks' Flagg secures ROY as spotlight shifts to mystery date
sports5 months ago

Mavericks' Flagg secures ROY as spotlight shifts to mystery date

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg won the Wilt Chamberlain Trophy as NBA Rookie of the Year, averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists through 70 games; at his post‑award press conference a woman seated with his parents drew online buzz amid speculation she could be Arianna Roberson of Duke, though the identity remains unconfirmed.

via Larry Brown Sports|
#arianna-roberson#cooper-flagg#dallas-mavericks
Flagg edges Knueppel to claim Mavericks' third NBA ROY
sports5 months ago

Flagg edges Knueppel to claim Mavericks' third NBA ROY

Cooper Flagg narrowly won the NBA Rookie of the Year over Duke teammate Kon Knueppel, becoming the Dallas Mavericks’ third ROY after Jason Kidd and Luka Dončić. Flagg posted 21 PPG, 6.7 RPG and 4.5 APG while anchoring Dallas and delivering a record 51-point game; Knueppel averaged 18.5 PPG, 5.3 RPG and 3.4 APG for the Hornets, including a rookie-record 273 three-pointers. Voting was close: Flagg led with 56 first-place votes to Knueppel’s 44, while Knueppel had 55 second-place votes to Flagg’s 44.

via The New York Times|
#cooper-flagg#dallas-mavericks#kon-knueppel
Cooper Flagg Captures 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year
2025-26-nba-awards5 months ago

Cooper Flagg Captures 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year

Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg was named the 2025-26 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, becoming the first to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals since Michael Jordan; he edged former Duke teammate Kon Knueppel by 26 points in a close vote, with Knueppel having led the league in 3-pointers and helped Charlotte reach the play-in.

via NBA|
#2025-26-nba-awards#cooper-flagg#dallas-mavericks