After a strong regular season and a dominant showing in district competition, the Eastside boys basketball team begins play in regional action. District Championship The Rams coasted through the district championship, where they faced Bradford and Santa Fe. In these games, they won by a combined margin of 45 points. …
Read More »Brewers Looking to Rebound in 2020 Season
Last season, optimism was high for the Milwaukee Brewers heading into 2019. Fresh off an appearance in the National League Championship Series a year prior, the Brewers were striving for a World Series title. While they didn’t accomplish this feat, the season wasn’t a total washout, as the Brewers still …
Read More »Angels are retooled and hopeful heading into 2020 season
Mike Trout. Anthony Rendon. Shohei Ohtani. The Los Angeles Angels are not lacking star power. They have perhaps the best player ever leading their team, along with one of the best third basemen in the MLB and a new-age Babe Ruth. Yes. pic.twitter.com/ZJI2yqprot — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) February 19, …
Read More »Two new high school football coaches are welcomed to Gainesville
Two schools will have different head coaches heading into the 2020-21 football season — Gainesville High School and Eastside High School. From Gator to Hurricane Former Florida Gator DB Dock Pollard was named the new coach of Gainesville in January after six seasons at Santa Fe (head coach last two …
Read More »Gator Great, David Ross, on managing the Chicago Cubs
Former Gator, David Ross, was announced as the General Manager of the Chicago Cubs this past off-season. After taking the Cubs to a historic World Series victory in 2016, Ross looks to lead the team but in a new role. Early Career Ross started off his collegiate career at Auburn …
Read More »MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred apologizes amid Astros scandal
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is under fire after an interview with ESPN where he described the World Series trophy as, “a piece of metal.” On Tuesday, Manfred apologized for his comments. These comments come in the wake of the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal. In the incident, the MLB investigated and …
Read More »Howie Kendrick and Nats getting ready for Spring Training
Howie Kendrick helped the Washington Nationals win the 2019 World Series and he will rejoin the Nats for this upcoming 2020 season. Kendrick and the rest of the team is ready to start the off on the best foot possible. “I think a lot of guys here are hungry. They’re …
Read More »Alabama hosts Texas A&M in SEC matchup
The Alabama Crimson Tide welcome in the Texas A&M Aggies for a Wednesday night SEC matchup. Coming into this SEC matchup Alabama sits at 14-11 while the Aggies are 12-12 on the season. Both teams sit at 6-6 in conference play making this game that much more important with the …
Read More »Brees returning to Saints in 2020-21
The quarterback who has the most passing touchdowns, passing yards and completions in NFL history will be returning to the New Orleans Saints for another season. Returning for More After considering retirement following the 2019-20 NFL season, Drew Brees came announced on Tuesday he will be returning to the Saints …
Read More »Dodgers ready to move on
Despite learning that the Astros cheated in the 2017 World Series to win, the Dodgers are ready to focus on the season ahead. Dodgers enter season with high expectations Pitchers and catchers have practiced for about a week now as more position players join them to prepare for their first …
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