Ben Clarke

Despite the fact that Indianapolis Colts rookie linebacker Darius Leonard is having an impressive 2018 season, and currently finds himself as the NFL's leader in tackles, he didn't earn a Pro Bowl selection this year. This was particularly a surprise since Leonard has 146 tackles in 13 games, which is most by a rookie in the history of the league...

After another disappointing MLS campaign in 2018, Minnesota United will try to make a better impact next year with an improved midfield. The team announced on Thursday that they had signed Slovakia international midfielder Jan Gregus on a designated player contract. https://twitter.com/MNUFC/status/1075862156287954944 "We believe he can be our anchor in the midfield," – said Minnesota's sporting director Manny Lagos. "He's the...

Colorado Rapids decided to reinforce their defense for the 2019 season with an All-Star addition. The team announced on Wednesday that they had acquired U.S. international defender Keegan Rosenberry from Philadelphia Union. In order to get Rosenberry, who is considered one of the most talented young defenders in the league, Rapids gave away up to $400,000 in allocation money. Philadelphia...

Manchester City-bound, US men’s goalkeeper Zack Steffen was voted the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Male Player of the Year for 2018 on Tuesday. With 44% of the votes, Steffen edged out midfielders Weston McKennie and Tyler Adams, who each received 16% and 38% respectively. Steffen has had a phenomenal year for both his former club Columbus Crew SC and the national...

St. Louis Blues announced on Saturday that they had signed veteran defenseman Robert Bortuzzo to a contract extension. According to Blues' general manager President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong, Bortuzzo received a three-year extension, worth $1.375 million per year. This new deal will keep Bortuzzo in St. Louis through the 2021-22 season. "I believe in what's going on...

It seems like veteran wide receiver Brandon Marshall just can't keep a job this season. After being released by the Seattle Seahawks earlier in the season, Marshall now parted ways with his new team New Orleans Saints as well. The Saints announced on Thursday that they have decided to cut the 34-year-old due to several reasons including a need for...

Brooklyn Nets have signed their guard Spencer Dinwiddie to a three-year extension, the team announced on Thursday. The announcement came less than 24 hours after Dinwiddie scored 39 points to lead Nets to 127-124 win over Philadelphia 76ers. Although the organization failed to disclose the financial terms of the agreement, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Spencer Dinwiddie's extension is worth...

NFL is coming to Las Vegas in a big way in 2020. Not only the Oakland Raiders are relocating to Vegas that, but the league will also hold the 2020 NFL Draft there. This will be the first time for Vegas to host this event. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed the decision on Wednesday. "The NFL Draft is one of the...

Cleveland Cavaliers confirmed on Tuesday that center Tristan Thompson will be out for two to four weeks. Thompson was diagnosed with a sprained left ankle after undergoing an MRI and further evaluation at Cleveland Clinic Sports Health. According to the Cavs' official website, the 27-year-old will immediately be subjected to treatment and rehabilitation. Tristan Thompson was injured in the third...

According to the multiple media outlets, including ESPN and NFL Network, Oakland Raiders have fired their general manager Reggie McKenzie. NFL Insider Ian Rapaport's sources told him that McKenzie had a meeting with his scouts on Monday, where told them about the Raiders' decision. McKenzie reportedly has a chance to stay with the organization until the end of the season...