Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images Sports Illustrated’s Conor Orr predicts Baltimore Ravens safety Malaki Starks will win AP NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. But oddsmakers aren’t in agreement. Earlier this month, Baltimore Beatdown asked fans which rookie Raven has the best chance to win a Rookie of the Year award. Overwhelmingly, fans believed if any of their rookie … [Read more...] about Malaki Starks predicted to win rookie of the year; but do oddsmakers agree?
Archives for May 2025
Leonsis speaks on Mystics’ growth, rising demands for upgrades
Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Semafor The Mystics owner told Front Office Sports the Mystics have made big strides over 20 years. But fans want a bigger arena and some former players believe Washington fell behind on player resources. As the WNBA experiences unprecedented growth, the Washington Mystics find themselves at a crossroads. In a recent interview … [Read more...] about Leonsis speaks on Mystics’ growth, rising demands for upgrades
Recap: Mystics routed by Liberty, 85-63
Washington dropped to 3-4 on the season The Washington Mystics lost 85-63 to the undefeated New York Liberty on Friday, dropping to 3-4 on the season. New York got started early behind a pair of triple from Leonie Fiebich, who finished with 12 points and nine rebounds. Brittany Sykes paced the Mystics with seven first-quarter points and an and-1 layup to open the second frame … [Read more...] about Recap: Mystics routed by Liberty, 85-63
With Jackson Holliday settling in the leadoff spot, is it time to juggle the Orioles lineup?
Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images The Orioles’ offensive woes could be helped by some lineup tweaks. On Wednesday night, the Orioles dropped a winnable game, failing—as they have too often this season—to drive in runs in crucial spots. Jackson Holliday had three hits as the leadoff hitter, including two doubles, and scored not once. It’s a typical scene for a team … [Read more...] about With Jackson Holliday settling in the leadoff spot, is it time to juggle the Orioles lineup?
Orioles-White Sox series preview: Finally, a team (barely) worse than the Orioles
Denny Medley-Imagn Images The two worst teams in the American League face off If the season ended today, the only American League team farther out of a playoff spot than the Orioles would be the Chicago White Sox. At 18-38, the White Sox are 1.5 games worse than the Orioles in the standings. The difference, of course, is that the White Sox were expected to be … [Read more...] about Orioles-White Sox series preview: Finally, a team (barely) worse than the Orioles