Utah is Getting an NHL Franchise and It’s a Good Thing for the League
After the announcement of an NHL franchise relocating to Utah in 2024, Belly Up contributor Ryan McCarthy says this is a good thing.
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April 16, 2024
What To Make of Shota Imanaga Hot Start
Back in the offseason, one Japanese player was stealing all the headlines, Yoshinobu Yamamoto. He was the one that everyone in baseball media was talking about and had many teams in a bidding war. However lost in this shuffle was another star Japanese pitcher, Shota Imanaga. He may not have been as dominant as Yamamoto, […]
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2024 NASCAR Power Rankings: Texas Done, Onto Dega!
Texas was well, interesting I guess. Especially compared to the last two weeks. We had a ton of cautions, and restarts and we all know what restarts bring in NASCAR. Anyway since we have another race winner that means one thing and one thing only. It’s time for another update to the 2024 NASCAR Power […]
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Seven Trends That Are Gaining Interest In The Sports Industry
The sports industry’s dynamic nature has always seen emerging trends that seek to captivate athletes, fans, and other stakeholders. This world is fast changing as many key trends gain traction, shaping the world of sport in interesting ways. These trends include technological breakthroughs and evolving consumer tastes; hence, they offer opportunities for innovation that also […]
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Esteury Ruiz Returns, But A’s Fall 3-1 to St. Louis
Happy Jackie Robinson Day. Finally, the Oakland Athletics did something right. After raking in triple-A, Esteury Ruiz was called back to the major league squad. In exchange, J.D. Davis was sent to the injured list with a right adductor strain. But, who cares? Ruiz was back where he belonged. Though he didn’t start, he made […]
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Giants Mock Draft 7.0: Let’s Mix It Up
In previous mock drafts, there have been times when we've seen the same players with certain picks. Well, not today. Here is the seventh edition of my New York Giants mock draft, with players we have not selected in previous mocks. Let's have some fun with it.
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Dan Hurley Should Never Leave UConn
Dan Hurley is the talk of the basketball world right now. After another dominant tournament run that ended in back-to-back championships for UConn, he’s quickly entered the top tier of basketball coaches. With all the success, people are beginning to wonder about his future. Is his future with Connecticut, or is there another job he’ll […]
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How Can Athletes Enhance Their Performances This Year?
Sports people always find themselves in the never-ending quest for improvement to achieve perfection in their respective disciplines. Every new calendar year brings fresh ideas, methods, and discoveries that sportsmen and women can employ to improve their performances. Moreover, there are different approaches to reaching the pinnacle of performance. It just depends on whether you […]
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NFL Starting to Lay Down Strong Roots in Ireland
The National Football League (NFL) has embarked on a deliberate strategy to expand its global footprint in recent years. One of the areas where it is making significant strides is Ireland. While the NFL has never hosted an official game or tournament on Irish soil, American football is still experiencing a surge in popularity on […]
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Red Sox Must Move Ceddanne Rafaela to Shortstop
It’s time to cut the bull(expletive). Ceddanne Rafaela is the Red Sox’s best solution to replace Trevor Story while keeping the defense respectable. We know it. The Red Sox themselves know it better than we know it. Rafaela is more than familiar with the position. He’s certainly athletic enough to make at least routine MLB plays […]
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NASCAR Three Up, Three Down After EchoPark 400 2024
If you told me that Texas would put on the best NASCAR race since Bristol this year, I’d call you a liar. But that’s exactly what happened at Texas Motor Speedway this weekend. Each stage had its fair share of bumping and banging. And with two overtime restarts, it was intense to the end. As […]
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The Yankees Defense Needs To Be Better
The New York Yankees have gotten off to a fantastic start. They’ve won five straight series including four coming against teams who made the postseason last year. The offense is much improved from last year and the starting rotation hasn’t missed a beat. However, the Yankees defense must be better going forward. In 16 games, […]
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A’s Come Back, Win Third Straight Series
For the first time since May of 2021, the Athletics won their third season series in a row. Thanks to a comeback in the sixth inning, the A's stole the rubber match against the Washington Nationals and won 7-6.
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Oswaldo Cabrera Is Making The Yankees Offense More Dangerous
The New York Yankees are off to a fantastic start. Despite injuries to key players in the rotation and bullpen, the pitching staff hasn’t missed a beat. However, this hasn’t been the biggest surprise for the Yankees early in the season. Arguably the biggest surprise early in the season is how well Oswaldo Cabrera has […]
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