Ballhawk Zack Hample is one of the baseball world’s most polarizing figures. The well-known baseball collector has lived in infamy while gaining popularity (and enemies) over the years. His collection of home run balls is remarkable — as are the lengths that he goes to grab them. During Tuesday night’s Rays vs. Angels matchup, Hample… Read More: MLB fans are outraged at another Zach Hample viral moment »
Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Source
A leak of 190,000 chat messages traded among members of the Black Basta ransomware group shows that it’s a highly structured and mostly efficient organization staffed by personnel with expertise in various specialities, including exploit development, infrastructure optimization, social engineering, and more. The trove of records was first posted to file-sharing site MEGA. The messages,… Read More: “The girl should be calling men.” Leak exposes Black Basta’s… »
The current generative Quake II demo represents a slight advancement from Microsoft’s previous generative AI gaming model (confusingly titled “WHAM” with only one “M”) we covered in February. That earlier model, while showing progress in generating interactive gameplay footage, operated at 300×180 resolution at 10 frames per second—far below practical modern gaming standards. The new… Read More: Carmack defends AI tools after Quake fan calls Microsoft AI… »
How will the post-Aaron Rodgers New York Jets look? In an offseason that’s included parting ways with the future Hall of Fame quarterback, hiring a new head coach and general manager, and signing Rodgers’ replacement in Justin Fields to a two-year, $40 million deal, the Jets hope to vastly improve their roster and record in… Read More: Jets bolster offense around Justin Fields in latest Mel Kiper… »
After striking out early in free agency on Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin, the New England Patriots finally landed a big-name target for second-year quarterback Drake Maye in the form of Stefon Diggs. The club inked the four-time Pro Bowler to a 3-year, $69 million contract, although only $26 million of the deal… Read More: New ESPN mock draft has Patriots selecting ‘explosive’ weapon for… »
SAN ANTONIO – This is not how we saw Florida All-American Walter Clayton Jr. winning it. Oh, yeah, it was no surprise he would get his hands on the NCAA Championship trophy, and the one for Most Outstanding Player, following the 2025 edition of March Madness. He was supposed to arrive in that moment, though,… Read More: Walter Clayton Jr. delivers again as Florida captures NCAA title,… »
Appearing in only their third national championship game, the Houston Cougars looked poised to finally secure their first title. A second-half 12-point lead over Florida had them in position — but it wasn’t enough. The Gators chipped away and surged ahead late, eventually handing Houston a devastating 65-63 loss. Naturally, much of the postgame conversation… Read More: Houston’s L.J. Cryer reveals what went wrong with Emanuel Sharp… »
Former NFL tight end turned broadcaster Rob Gronkowski is best known for not only being considered one of football’s greatest tight ends but also one of the sport’s most comedic personalities. In doing so, Gronkowski tends to stir the pot and show his true character. This was on no further display better than during a… Read More: Rob Gronkowski gives unbelievable recall of ‘disaster’ night during Ohio… »
The Los Angeles Lakers picked up an all-important win against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. In the 126-99 win, Luka Doncic seemed to return to form after an off-shooting night in the previous game against the Golden State Warriors. He shot 11-for-20 for 30 points, including 5-for-11 from deep. He also secured seven rebounds… Read More: JJ Redick offers insight into Lakers’ injury plan for second… »